10 Đề thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh - Năm học 2019-2020 - Trường THPT Mỹ Đức A (Kèm đáp án)

Nội dung text: 10 Đề thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh - Năm học 2019-2020 - Trường THPT Mỹ Đức A (Kèm đáp án)

1. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 TRƯỜNG THPT MỸ ĐỨC A - 2020 ĐỀ THI THPT NĂM HỌC 2019 ĐỀ SỐ 01 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 1: A. interviewer B. variety C. simplicity D. triangular Question 2: A. material B. survival C. pyramid D. official Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 3: A. iron B. restaurant C. parents D. celebrate Question 4: A. compose B. wholesale C. opponent D. colony Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: Going from air condition room to a natural environment can cause respiratory illness. A B C D Question 6: Many people are afraid that in the future there will be no space leaving for human beings and A B C they express the idea of robots replacing human beings. D Question 7: The book offers a fascinated sight of the lives of the rich and famous. A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 8 to 15 Fossils are the remains and traces (such as footprints or other marks) of ancient plant and animal life that are more than 10,000 years old. They range in size from microscopic structures to dinosaur skeletons and complete bodies of enormous animals. Skeletons of extinct species of human are also considered fossils. An environment favorable to the growth and later preservation of organisms is required for the occurrence of fossils. Two conditions are almost always present: The possession of hard parts, either internal or external, such as bones, teeth, scales, shells, and wood; these parts remain after the rest of the organism has decayed. Organisms that lack hard parts, such as worms and jelly fish, have left a meager geologic record. Quick burial of the dead organism, so that protection is afforded against weathering, bacterial action, and scavengers. Nature provides many situations in which the remains of animals and plants are protected against destruction. Of these, marine sediment is by far the most important environment for the preservation of fossils, owing to the incredible richness of marine life. The beds of former lakes are also prolific sources of fossils. The rapidly accumulating sediments in the channels, floodplains, and deltas of streams bury fresh- water organisms, along with land plants and animals that fall into the water. The beautifully preserved fossil fish from the Green River soil shale of Wyoming in the western United States lived in a vast shallow lake. The frigid ground in the far north acts as a remarkable preservative for animal fossils. The woolly mammoth, along-haired rhinoceros, and other mammals have been periodically exposed in the tundra of Siberia, the hair and red flesh still frozen in cold storage. Volcanoes often provide environments favorable to fossil preservation. Extensive falls of volcanic ash and coarser particles overwhelm and bury all forms of life, from flying insects to great trees. Caves have preserved the bones of many animals that died in them and were subsequently buried under a blanket of clay or a cover of dripstone. Predatory animals and early humans alike sought shelter in caves and brought food to them to the eater, leaving bones that paleontologists have discovered. Question 8: The passage primarily discusses which of the following? A. Types of fossils found in different climates B. What is learned from studying fossils School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 1/40
2. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 C. How fossils are discovered D. Conditions favorable to the preservation of fossils Question 9: The word "traces" in line 1 is closest in meaning to ___. A. skeletons B. structures C. imprints D. importance Question 10: All of the following facts about fossils are refereed to by the author (paragraph 1) EXCEPT the fact that they can be A. complete animal bodies B. microscopically small C. fragile D. skeletons of human ancestors Question 11: The fossil fish from the Green River (paragraph 3) were probably preserved because they were ___. A. covered by sediment B. buried slowly C. protected by oil D. in a deep lake Question 12: The word "exposed" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. located B. photographed C. uncovered D. preserved Question 13: Which of the following is LEAST likely to be found as a fossil, assuming that all are buried rapidly? A. a worm B. a dinosaur C. a human ancestor D. a woolly mammoth Question 14: It can be inferred that a condition that favors fossilization when volcanic ash falls to Earth is ___. A. high temperature B. cold storage C. quick burial D. lack of water Question 15: Which of the following is true of the environments in which fossil are found? A. There are few environments in which fossils are protected. B. Very different environments can favor fossilization. C. Environments that favor fossilization have similar climates. D. Environments that favor fossilization support large populations of animals. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 16 to 20 American Indians played a central role in the war known as the American Revolution. To them, however, the dispute between the colonists and England was peripheral. For American Indians the conflict was a war for American Indian independence, and whichever side they chose they lost it. Mary Brant was a powerful influence among the Iroquois. She was a Mohawk, the leader of the society of all Iroquois matrons, and the widow of Sir William Johnson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs. Her brother, Joseph Brant, is the best- known American Indian warrior of the Revolution, yet she may have exerted even more influenced in the Confederacy than he did. She used her influence to keep the western tribes of Iroquois loyal to the English king, George III. When the colonists won the war, she and her tribe had to abandon their lands and retreat to Canada. On the other side, Nancy Ward held position of authority in the Cherokee ration. She had fought as a warrior in the war against the Creeks and as a reward for her heroism was made "Beloved Woman" of the tribe. This office made her chief of the women's council and a member of the council of chiefs. She was friendly with the White settlers and supported the Patriots during the Revolution. Yet the Cherokees too lost their land. Question 16: What is the main point the author makes in the passage? A. Siding with the English in the Revolution helped American Indians regain their land. B. Regardless of whom they supported in the Revolution, American Indians lost their land. C. The outcome of the Revolution was largely determined by American Indian women. D. At the time of the Revolution, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs had little power. Question 17: According to the passage, Mary Brant's husband had been a ___. A. Mohawk chief B. government official C. Cherokee council member D. revolutionary hero Question 18: To which tribe did Nancy Ward belong? A. Mohawk B. Iroquois C. Creek D. Cherokee Question 19: How did Nancy Ward gain her position of authority? A. By being born into a powerful family B. By joining the Confederacy C. By bravery in battle D. By marriage to a chief Question 20: According to the. passage, what did Mary Brant and Nancy Ward have in, common? School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 2/40
3. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 A. Each influenced her tribe’s role in the American Revolution B. Each went to England after the American Revolution. C. Each lost a brother in the American Revolution. D. Each was called "Beloved Woman" by her tribe. 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 21: Scientists know him well. However, very few ordinary people have heard of him. A. He is the only scientist that is not known to the general public. B. Many ordinary people know him better than most scientists do. C. Although he is well known to scientists, he is little known to the general public. D. Not only scientists but also the general public know him as a big name. Question 22: Martin missed his flight because he had not been informed of the change in flight schedule. A. Not having been informed of the change in flight schedule, Martin missed his flight. B. Not having missed his flight, Martin was informed of the change in flight schedule. C. Martin had been informed of his flight delay, which was due to the change in flight schedule. D. Martin missed his flight, though he had been informed of the change in flight schedule. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks, from 23 to 27 Millions of people of all ages enjoy a hobby which is both interesting (23)___ fun. And every year, more and more people start a stamp collection on their own and discover an interest which can last a (24)___. Starting your collection is easy because stamps can be found everywhere. Holiday postcards from friends, birthday cards from relatives and letters from pen pals can all (25)___ you with stamps from all over the world. But once you have started collecting (26)___, you will probably want to join the Stamp Collectors’ Club (27)___ exists to provide collectors with new British stamps. Question 23: A. and B. also C. but D. or Question 24: A. life buoy B. lifetime C. life insurance D. lifelong Question 25: A. consider B. give C. provide D. take Question 26: A. attractively B. seriously C. competitively D. greatly Question 27: A. what B. when C. which D. where Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges Question 28: Customer: Can I have a look at that pullover, please? - Salesgirl: ___ A. Can I help you? B. Which one? This one? C. It’s much cheaper. D. Sorry, it’s out of stock. Question 29: - Mike: Good morning. Could I speak to Mr. Brown, please? - Carter: ___ A. Propably by Monday next week. B. I’ll have to ask the person you want to ring first. C. Certainly. Would two o’clock be OK? D. He’s in a meeting. Can I take a message? Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 30: In order to enjoy fine wine, one should drink it slowly, a little at a time. A. spill it B. stir it C. smell it D. sip it Question 31: John boasting again. I’ve heard him telling everyone he’s the best tennis player in the County. A. speaking too much B. pulling my leg C. holding his tongue D. blowing his own trumpet Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 32: He usually stays in peace in stressful situations but this time he really lost his head. A. lost touch B. excited C. took leave of his sense D. kept calm School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 3/40
4. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 Question 33: Perhaps the customer has overlooked his monthly statement and not paid the bill. A. perused B. confused C. received D. neglected Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 34: bought that second-hand car and he then recognized that he shouldn’t have done that. A. Jack wished he did not buy that second-hand car. B. Jack wished he had not bought that second-hand car. C. Jack regretted to buy that second-hand car. D. Jack regretted not buying that second-hand car. Question 35: “John shouldn’t have behaved so badly,” said Janet. A. Janet objected to John’s bad behavior. B. Janet was angry with John. C. Janet dislikes John. D. Janet doesn’t like John’s behavior. Question 36: My goal was to train myself to learn as much as possible to prepare for the future. A. Self-training to learn as much as possible to prepare for the future is my desire. B. I aimed at training myself to learn as much as possible to prepare for the future. C. I train myself as much as possible with the aim of preparing for the future. D. I try to attain the goal of learning as much as possible to prepare for the future. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 37: The discovery of penicillin was a significant medical ___. A. innovation B. revolution C. breakthrough D. novelty Question 38: Little ___ about mathematics that the lecture was completely beyond me. A. do I know B. I knew C. I have known D. did I know Question 39: Please don't ___ it amiss if I make a few suggestions for improvement. A. judge B. take C. assume D. think Question 40: I must confess I was ___ myself with rage. A. outside B. beside C. beyond D. above Question 41: Different cultures ___ dreams in different ways. A. express B. interpret C. associate D. interfere Question 42: Can I ___ your brain for a moment? I can’t do this crossword by myself. A. have B. use C. pick D. mind Question 43: Our family is a ___ from which we can go into the world with confidence. A. basis B. basal C. basic D. base Question 44: Natural gas often occurs ___ petroleum in the minute pores of rocks such as sandstone and limestone. A. both together with B. both together C. both with D. with Question 45: It is the greatest happiness on earth ___. A. to love and to be loved B. love and be loved C. loving and to be loved D. to love and being loved Question 46: The authorities recommend that the meeting ___ next Wednesday. A. be held B. is held C. will be held D. held Question 47: An eccentric is by definition someone whose behavior is ___, someone who refuses to conform to the accepted norms of his society. A. abnormalities B. abnormally C. abnormal D. abnormality Question 48: ___, his television would not be so loud. A. Had Rafael being studied B. Were Rafael studying C. If Rafael studies D. Unless Rafael was studying Question 49: If you need any support, you can rely on me to ___. A. set you down B. back you up C. face up to you D. put you through Question 50: Life is a diary ___ each line contains a story of experience. A. who B. that C. in which D. which School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 4/40
5. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 TRƯỜNG THPT MỸ ĐỨC A - 2020 ĐỀ THI THPT NĂM HỌC 2019 ĐỀ SỐ 02 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A. behave B. academic C. examination D. grade Question 2: A. introduces B. practices C. wishes D. leaves Mark the letter A, B, C or D 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. technology B. achievement C. economics D. dependent Question 4: A. humidity B. incredible C. necessary D. endangered Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 5: Neither of the two candidates who had applied for admission to the Industrial Engineering A B C Department were eligible for admission. D Question 6: Prevented the soil from erosion, the trees planted by the farmer many years before were what A B C stopped the flood from reaching his house. D Question 7: The medical problems of parents and their children tend to be very similar to because of the A B C D hereditary nature of many diseases. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 8: Face-to-face socializing is not as preferred as virtual socializing among the youth. A. direct B. facial C. available D. instant Question 9: With so many daily design resources, how do you stay up-date with technology without spending too much time on it? A. connect to the Internet all day B. update new status C. use social network daily D. get latest information Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 10: This boy is poorly-educated and doesn’t know how to behave properly. A. knowledgeable B. ignorant C. rude D. uneducated Question 11: Urbanization is the shift of people moving from rural to urban areas and the result is the growth of cities. A. transposition B. maintenance C. movement D. variation Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks, from 12 to 16 Working as a novelist is not really a career like being a doctor or a scientist. Although a few well-known ones, like Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling, have become very (12)___, most writers find it difficult even to make a living from their book sales. Novels take a long time to write and authors can get into financial (13)___ if they don’t have money coming in regularly from another job. But for those (14)___ to write novels, it is without doubt one of the most enjoyable kinds of work to do. The writer has to be creative, thinking up completely new stories, and (15)___, meaning they put all their time and effort into their work. They also need to be able to cope in a crisis, as nobody else can write their book for them. For this, a good sense of humor often helps. Or the thought that may be their novel might one day be turned into a film and become a Hollywood (16)___! Question 12: A. worth B. plenty C. wealthy D. valuable Question 13: A. problem B. trouble C. worry D. upset Question 14: A. fixed B. convinced C. agreed D. determined Question 15: A. dedicated B. delivered C. deliberate D. decided School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 5/40
6. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 Question 16: A. best-seller B. attraction C. blockbuster D. victory Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 17 to 24 Did you know that humans aren't the only species that use language? Bees communicate by dancing. Whales talk to each other by singing. And some apes talk to humans by using American Sign Language. Meet Koko, a female gorilla born at the San Francisco Zoo on July 4th, 1971. Koko learned sign language from her trainer, Dr. Penny Patterson. Patterson began teaching sign language to Koko in 1972, when Koko was one year old. Koko must have been a good student, because two years later she moved onto the Stanford University campus with Dr. Patterson. Koko continued to learn on the campus until 1976. That's when she began living full-time with Patterson's group, the Gorilla Foundation. Patterson and Koko's relationship has blossomed ever since. Dr. Patterson says that Koko has mastered sign language. She says that Koko knows over 1,000 words, and that Koko makes up new words. For example, Koko didn't know the sign for ring, so she signed the words finger and bracelet. Dr. Patterson thinks that this shows meaningful and constructive use of language. Not everyone agrees with Dr. Patterson. Some argue that apes like Koko do not understand the meaning of what they are doing. Skeptics say that these apes are just performing complex tricks. For example, if Koko points to an apple and signs red or apple, Dr. Patterson will give her an apple. They argue that Koko does not really know what the sign apple means. She only knows that that if she makes the right motion, one which Dr. Patterson has shown her, then she gets an apple. The debate is unresolved, but one thing is for certain: Koko is an extraordinary ape. Sign language isn't the only unusual thing about Koko. She's also been a pet-owner. In 1983, at the age of 12, researchers said that Koko asked for a cat for Christmas. They gave Koko a stuffed cat. Koko was not happy. She did not play with it, and she continued to sign sad. So for her birthday in 1984, they let her pick a cat out of an abandoned liter. Koko picked a gray cat and named him "All Ball." Dr. Patterson said that Koko loved and nurtured All Ball as though he were a baby gorilla. Sadly, All Ball got out of Koko's cage and was hit by a car. Patterson reported that Koko signed "Bad, sad, bad" and "Frown, cry, frown, sad" when she broke the news to her. It seems like Patterson and Koko have a good relationship, but not everyone agrees with it. Some critics believe that Patterson is humanizing the ape. They believe that apes should be left in the most natural state possible. Even Dr. Patterson struggles with these feelings. When asked if her findings could be duplicated by another group of scientists, she said, "We don't think that it would be ethical to do again." She went on to argue that animals should not be kept in such unnatural circumstances. Nonetheless, Koko lives in her foundation today. As for the future, Dr. Patterson and the Gorilla Foundation would love to get Koko to an ape preserve in Maui, but they are having trouble securing the land. So unless you have a few million dollars to spare, Koko's going to be spending her time in Woodland, California with Dr. Patterson. Koko probably doesn't mind that. If she moved to Hawaii, she'd have to give up her Facebook page and Twitter feed, and she's got like 50 thousand likes. Some may deny that she knows sign language, but nobody says that she doesn't know social networking. Question 17: Which best expresses the main idea of this article? A. It is natural for gorillas and house cats to live together. B. If you want a lot of "likes" on Facebook, get a talking gorilla. C. Koko uses sign language but some people think it's just a trick. D. Bees, whales, and apes like Koko all use language to communicate. Question 18: Which best expresses the author's purpose in writing the second paragraph? A. The author is persuading readers that Koko should be freed. B. The author is telling readers about Koko and Dr. Patterson's background. C. The author is informing readers how Dr. Patterson developed her skills. D. The author is describing the environment in which Koko lives. Question 19: Which happened LAST? A. Dr. Patterson began teaching Koko to sign. B. Koko began living with the Gorilla Foundation. C. Koko got a stuffed cat for Christmas. D. Koko lost All Ball. Question 20: Which statement would the author most likely AGREE with? A. Koko doesn't really know sign language. B. Some people are troubled by how Koko was raised. C. Everybody likes how Dr. Patterson has raised Koko. D. Koko has mastered sign language without a doubt. Question 21: Which best defines the word "duplicated" as it is used in the sixth paragraph? A. To copy or recreate something B. To dispute a fact or disagree with someone School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 6/40
7. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 C. To be disproven through debate D. To lie to someone or to fool them Question 22: Which event happened FIRST? A. Koko began living with the Gorilla Foundation. B. Koko moved onto the Stanford University campus. C. Koko picked All Ball out for her birthday. D. Koko got a stuffed cat for Christmas. Question 23: Which best describes the main idea of the SIXTH paragraph? A. Dr. Patterson has treated Koko very cruelly. B. Some people are working very hard to prove that Dr. Patterson is wrong. C. Dr. Patterson and Koko have a beautiful, pure, and unconflicted relationship. D. Some people think that Koko should not have been treated like a human. Question 24: Which statement would the author most likely DISAGREE with? A. Some people think that Koko only signs to get food. B. Dr. Patterson has no regrets about working with Koko. C. The Gorilla Foundation would like to move Koko to an ape preserve. D. Dr. Patterson has worked hard to teach Koko sign language. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 25 to 29 The first English attempts to colonize North America were controlled by individuals rather than companies. Sir Humphrey Gilbert was the first Englishman to send colonists to the New World. His initial expedition, which sailed in 1578 with a patent granted by Queen Elizabeth was defeated by the Spanish. A second attempt ended in disaster in 1583, when Gilbert and his ship were lost in a storm. In the following year, Gilbert's half brother, Sir Water Raleigh, having obtained a renewal of the patent, sponsored an expedition that explored the coast of the region that he named "Virginia." Under Raleigh's direction efforts were then made to establish a colony on Roanoke island in 1585 and 1587. The survivors of the first settlement on Roanoke returned to England in 1586, but the second group of colonists disappeared without leaving a trace. The failure of the Gilbert and Raleigh ventures made it clear that the tasks they had undertaken were too big for any one colonizer. Within a short time the trading company had supplanted the individual promoter of colonization. Question 25: Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the passage? A. British - Spanish Rivalry in the New World B. Early Attempts at Colonizing North America C. The Regulation of Trading Companies D. Royal Patents Issued in the 16th Century Question 26: The passage states which of the following about the first English people to be involved in establishing colonies in North America? A. They were acting on their own. B. They were members of large trading companies. C. They were immediately successful. D. They were requested to do so by Queen Elizabeth. Question 27: According to the passage, which of the following statements about Sir Humphrey Gilbert is true? A. He fought the Spanish twice. B. His trading company was given a patent by the queen. C. He died in 1587. D. He never settled in North America. Question 28: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about members of the first Roanoke settlement? A. Most were not experienced sailors. B. They named the area "Virginia". C. Some did not survive. D. They explored the entire coastal region. Question 29: According to the passage, which of; the following statements about the second settlement on Roanoke Island is true? A. It was conquered by the Spanish. B. Its settlers all gave up and returned to England. C. The fate of its inhabitants is unknown. D. It lasted for several years. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 30: We are aware that, ___, the situation will get worse. A. if dealt not carefully with B. if not carefully dealing with C. unless dealing with carefully D. if not carefully dealt with Question 31: - "Can you read that sign?" - "Just a minute. Let me ___ my glasses." A. put away B. put off C. put on D. put with Question 32: Because the waiter didn’t ___ what I ordered, he brought me a mutton steak instead of the chicken wings that I’d wanted. A. stay up B. call on C. check in D. take down Question 33: It is thought that traditional marriage ___ are important basis of limiting divorce rates. A. records B. responses C. appearances D. values Question 34: She agreed that all the present paperwork ___ for everyone to have more time to socialize. A. to stop B. stopping C. be stopped D. stopped School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 7/40
8. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 Question 35: A large number of inventions and discoveries have been made ___ accident. A. by B. at C. in D. on Question 36: The world famous physicist and ___ Stephen Hawking published an important paper before he died at the age of 76 A. cosmonaut B. cosmology C. cosmologist D. cosmologic Question 37: ___ did not surprise us. A. That Peter failed his exam B. Peter failed his exam that C. Peter failed his exam, that D. Peter failed his exam Question 38: Why don't you have the documents ___? A. to photocopy B. photocopied C. photocopying D. photocopy Question 39: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye ___ with the interviewers. A. touch B. connection C. contact D. link Question 40: Italian TV has ___ a young composer to write an opera for the TV’s thirtieth anniversary. A. ordered B. consulted C. commissioned D. appointed Question 41: Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one ___ the most. A. that influences B. why farmers influence it C. it influences farmers D. farmers that is influences Question 42: It is not easy to ___ our beauty when we get older and older. A. maintain B. develop C. gain D. collect Question 43: The government was finally ___ by a minor scandal. A. pulled down B. taken down C. put back D. brought down Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges Question 44: - Ann: Do you need any help? - Kate: ___. A. No, thanks. I can manage B. That’s fine by me C. I haven’t got a clue D. That’s all for now Question 45: - "What’s the matter? You don’t look very well." - "___." A. I feel a little under the weather B. I feel a little under the impression C. I feel a little out of the blue D. I feel a little out of order Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: Despite her inexperience in the field, Lynn applied for the job. A. Lynn applied for the job even though she had no experience in the field. B. Lynn was unable to do the job because she was inexperienced. C. Lynn applied for the job because she had experience in the field. D. Lynn did not apply for the job because of her inexperience in the field. Question 47: Without his help, I wouldn’t have been able to complete my essay. A. Had he helped me, I wouldn’t have been able to complete my essay. B. If he hadn’t helped me, I wouldn’t have been able to complete my essay. C. He didn’t help me, so I hadn’t been able to complete my essay. D. He hadn’t helped me, but I could complete my essay. Question 48: "Believe me. It's no use buying that machine," Jimmy told his friend. A. Jimmy suggested to his friend that buying the machine was useful. B. Jimmy tried to convince his friend that the machine was not worth buying. C. Jimmy opposed his friend's idea that buying the machine was not useful. D. Jimmy managed to persuade his friend that buying the machine was worthwhile. 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: Sheila worked on a project together with Keith. She got married to him afterwards. A. Sheila worked on a project with Keith, whom she had married earlier. B. Sheila got married to Keith before they worked on a project together. C. Sheila and Keith were married, so they began to work on the project together. D. Sheila got married to Keith, with whom she had worked on a project together. Question 50: What the teacher told me has given me food for thought. A. The teacher told me about the food that was good for me. B. The teacher told me something that was too difficult for me to do. C. I didn't care much about what the teacher told me. D. I must think seriously of what the teachers told me. School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 8/40
9. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 TRƯỜNG THPT MỸ ĐỨC A - 2020 ĐỀ THI THPT NĂM HỌC 2019 ĐỀ SỐ 03 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 1: A. decoration B. opportunity C. expectation D. temperature Question 2: A. digest B. describe C. swallow D. advice Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 3: A. necessity B. economy C. society D. facility Question 4: A. schedule B. picture C. match D. children Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 5: He asked the salesman for his refund for the laptop he had bought. A. pay back B. charge C. repay D. return Question 6: Despite all my anxiety, I got hired for the job I wanted. A. was offered B. was offering C. was dismissed from D. took Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 7: Our new house is modern but there is not enough room to swing a cat. A. there's no space for children B. there's no playground for cats C. it's very small D. there's no room to keep cats Question 8: We played my brother's school at football and beat them hollow. A. had a draw B. lost the game C. defeated easily D. broke a nil score Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges Question 9: - Trang: "I live in Vietnam." - Thomas: "___” A. About where? B. Whereabouts? C. What is it about? D. How about in Hanoi? Question 10: - Tom: Sorry, I’m late, Peter. My car has broken down on the way here. - Peter: ___ A. Well, it’s worth a try. B. No, I wouldn’t mind at all. C. That’s all right. D. Not on my account. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 11: Lake Superior, ___, borders on the United States and Canada. A. in the world is the largest lake B. is largest lake in the world C. it is the largest lake in the world D. which is the largest lake in the world Question 12: I must confess that I was ___ myself with rage. A. outside B. beside C. above D. beyond Question 13: ___ I can't make the presentation myself, I've asked my assistant to be prepared to do it for me. A. For B. In the event that C. Only if D. On the other hand Question 14: - "What was the groom wearing?" - "He was dressed in a ___." A. light summer suit B. suit summer light C. summer suit light D. light suit summer Question 15: Just put your coat in ___. A. the hall's closet B. hall closet C. the hall closet D. the closet of the hall Question 16: Please go to ___ to pick up your ID card. A. window third B. the third window C. the window three D. third window Question 17: The ___ dressed woman in the advertisement has a posed smile on her face. A. stylistic B. stylistically C. stylish D. stylishly Question 18: The thief managed to ___ the police barricade. A. break on B. break down C. break in D. break through School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 9/40
10. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 Question 19: ___ excellent art museums, Moscow has a world-famous ballet company. A. Because of B. In spite of C. In case of D. In addition to Question 20: The teacher is going to ___ the children according to height. A. group B. collect C. flock D. gather Question 21: Lightning currents ___ to the interior of an airplane. A. penetrate in rarity B. penetrate seldom C. seldom penetrate D. rare penetrate Question 22: You ___ your seats today if you want to go to the game. A. had better to reserve B. had better reserve C. had to better reserve D. had to reserve better Question 23: Gabriel Garcia Marquez, a Colombian writer whose book One Hundred Years of Solitude is among his most famous, ___ the Nobel prize in 1982. A. who won B. having won C. which won D. won Question 24: When he went to Egypt, he knew ___ no Arabic, but within 6 months he had become extremely fluent. A. scarcely B. virtually C. entirely D. barely Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 25: The bones of the elderly are more prone to fractures than of young people. A B C D Question 26: Folklore consists of the beliefs, customs, traditions, and telling stories that people pass from A B C generation to generation. D Question 27: Laura expected to give her mother a hand in housework at the weekend, but she did nothing. A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks, from 28 to 32 The final stage before adulthood is adolescence. This is a period of transition for teenagers and there are many crucial milestones. Socially and emotionally, teens worry that they may not be developing at the same rate (28)___ their peers. They become extremely self-conscious and may be sensitive about their appearance. Teens may rebel (29)___ their parents but are also more able to accept the consequences of their actions. This is also a period of enormous physical changes and adolescents experience changes in their physical development at a rate unparalleled since infancy. These changes include significant gains in height and weight. Within a year, boys and girls can gain an (30)___ of 4.1 inches and 3.5 inches repectively. This growth spurt typically 2 years earlier for girls than for boys and can tend to make both sexes go through a clumsy phase. (31)___ their cognitive development, adolescents have greater reasoning skills and have developed the ability to think logically and hypothetically. They are also able to discuss more abstract concepts. They should also have (32)___ strategies to help them study. Question 28: A. like B. just C. along D. as Question 29: A. against B. to C. for D. with Question 30: A. amount B. addition C. average D. increase Question 31: A. In terms of B. In addition to C. In spite of D. Regardless of Question 32: A. developed B. grown C. achieved D. advanced Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 33 to 37 As viewed from space, the Earth's distinguishing characteristics are its blue waters and white clouds. Enveloped by an ocean of air consisting of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, the planet is the only one in our solar system known to harbor life. Circling the Sun at an average distance of 149 million km (93 million miles). The Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the fifth largest planet in the solar system. Its rapid spin and molten nickel-iron core give rise to an extensive magnetic field which, coupled with the atmosphere, shields us from nearly all of the harmful radiation coming from the Sun and other stars. Most meteors burn up in the Earth's atmosphere before they can strike the surface. The planet's active geological School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 10/40
11. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 processes have left no evidence of the ancient pelting it almost certainly received soon after it was formed. The Earth has a single natural satellite - the Moon. Question 33: Approximately how much of the Earth's atmosphere isnitrogen? A. Over three-fourths B. Over one-half C. Over one-fourth D. All of it Question 34: Which of the following helps to create Earth's magnetic fields? A. Its nitrogen atmosphere B. Its blue waters C. The Moon D. Its molten metal core Question 35: What two factors help protect the Earth from radiation? A. Magnetic field and atmosphere B. Blue waters and white clouds C. Rapid spin and molten iron-nickel core D. The Sun and the Moon Question 36: The main idea of this passage is that ___. A. Earth has no common characteristics with other planets B. Earth is predominantly watered C. Earth is the only planet with a moon D. there are life-supporting characteristics on Earth Question 37: This selection leads one to believe that ___. A. Earth may be bombarded by meteors in the near future B. Earth always gets hit by meteors C. Earth never gets hit by meteors D. Earth was hit by meteors in some past time period Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 38: The way to get the best out of me is to make me work very hard. A. My work is under consideration, so I do my best. B. If you make me work hard, I can't get the best. C. I work best when I am under pressure. D. Don't make me work hard or I can't make the best out of me. Question 39: I found myself at a loss to understand my closest friend’s words. A. I found my closest friend's words quite incomprehensible. B. I understood my closest friend's words completely. C. I found my closest friend's words easy to understand. D. I lost heart and didn't understand my closest friend's words. Question 40: Peter had very little money but managed to make both ends meet. A. Peter found it hard to live on very little money. B. Peter could hardly live on little money. C. Peter got by on very little money. D. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet. 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 41: It was raining cats and dogs outside. I wanted to climb the mountain this morning but I couldn’t. A. I couldn’t carry out my mountain climbing because there were many cats and dogs falling out the sky. B. I found it rather hard to climb the mountain despite a heavy downpour outside. C. The heavy rain made it posssible for me to continue going climbing this morning. D. It was the heavy rain that prevented me from climbing the mountain today. Question 42: The most successful candidates are not always the best educated. They are the best trained in the technique. A. The most successful candidates are not only the best educated but also the best trained in the technique. B. The most successful candidates are not always the best educated, but the best trained in the technique. C. The most successful candidates are the best at training in the technique, if not they will need education. D. The most successful candidates are people who are trained well in the technique, although well educated. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 43 to 50 Imagine that you're a fly. You're just zipping around the sky, looking for a place to rest, when you see nice pink leaf. That looks like a nice place to land. You think to yourself in your fly head. As you rest your feet on the leaf, you notice something strange. This leaf is hairy. You begin to make your move, but you trigger the plant's reflex. Snap! In one-tenth of a second, you are caught in the Venus flytrap. You will be digested in five to twelve days. Welcome to the world of carnivorous plants! There are over a quarter of a million plant species. Only 600 or so are carnivorous. We call them this because they attract, trap, and eat bugs. Like other plants, they get energy from the sun. But unlike other plants, they get their nutrients from their prey. Carnivorous plants live in bogs and places where the soil lacks nutrients. Most plants get nutrients from the soil. Carnivorous plants have turned to other sources. School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 11/40
12. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 The snap of the Venus flytrap is not the only way that plants eat bugs. Pitcher plants trick their prey into landing on them. They offer nectar bribes to the foolish insects that would take them. True to their name, pitcher plants have deep chambers. Their landing surface is slippery. They have inward pointing hairs, making it hard to escape. The fly lands on the pitcher plant to eat, but slips into a pit filled with digestive fluids and is eaten. Then there're sundews. We call them sundews because they sparkle in the sun as if covered in morning dew. Of course, that sparkle is from something much more treacherous. It is a sweet goo called mucilage that bugs can't resist. Sundews create mucilage to attract bugs. As they fly in to eat, bugs become trapped in the very object of their desire. They soon exhaust themselves by trying to escape the mucilage. Or the sundew's tentacles, which respond to prey by curling around them, smother them. Bugs usually die in about 15 minutes. Then the plant dissolves its prey in enzymes and absorbs the nutrients. Have you ever walked into trouble and found that you couldn't get out? So has every insect that has ever wandered into a corkscrew plant. Bugs love to investigate plants for nectar and food. Corkscrew plants have inviting stems. Curved hairs line the inside of these stems. These hairs allow insects to go up the stems, but not back. Going forward leads a chamber filled with digestive fluid, the plant's stomach. Bugs who wander into the corkscrew plant find that they are unable to escape. They must march to their own demise. And then there are the bladderworts. They're about as nice as they sound. They live in water and float near the surface. Their traps are like small bladders hidden beneath the water. Only their flowers are visible from the surface. When bugs swim into the trigger hairs, the plant reacts. A trapdoor in the bladder opens up. The bladder sucks up the prey and the water surrounding it. A tenth of a second later, the bladder shuts again. The plant has trapped the prey. It releases digestive fluids. The prey will be digested within hours. Carnivorous plants might sound tough, but they are difficult to keep at home. They are built to survive in places that other plants cannot. This specialization comes at a cost. They have a hard time adapting to other environments. Their strengths become weaknesses in rich soil. They depend on the harsh yet delicate environments in which they thrive. They are not so hardy after all. Still, there's something to be said about the power of life when one finds a plant that can survive in barren soil. Question 43: Which statement would the author most likely AGREE with? A. Only a small number of plants are carnivorous. B. There are too few plant species in the world. C. There are too many species of carnivorous plants. D. A majority of plants are carnivorous. Question 44: Which plant traps bugs in its stem and forces them to walk forward? A. Bladderworts B. Corkscrew plants C. Sundews D. Pitcher plants Question 45: Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. Carnivorous plants get their energy from eating bugs. B. Carnivorous plants get their nutrients from eating bugs. C. Carnivorous plants do not get nutrients from the soil. D. Carnivorous plants get their energy from the sun. Question 46: Which event happens LAST when a sundew eats a meal? A. The bug is attracted to the mucilage. B. The sundew's tentacles curl in response to the prey. C. The sundew releases enzymes. D. The sundew creates mucilage. Question 47: Which best expresses the main idea of the THIRD paragraph? A. There are more types of carnivorous plants than the Venus fly trap. B. The pitcher plant tricks bugs into falling into its stomach. C. The Venus flytrap kills its prey in various ways. D. Some plants attract bugs by offering them nectar. Question 48: Which best describes the overall text structure of the second paragraph? A. Sequential order B. Chronological order C. Compare and contrast D. Spatial Question 49: Which statement would the author most likely DISAGREE with? A. Carnivorous plants are tough and can live in any environment. B. Bladderworts react quickly when their trigger hairs are bumped. C. Carnivorous plants cannot thrive in rich soil. D. Bladderworts hide their traps just below the surface of the water. Question 50: Which title best expresses the author's main purpose in writing this text? A. Watch Out! How To Avoid Being Eaten by Carnivorous Plants B. At Risk: How You Can Help to Preserve Carnivorous Plants C. Venus Flytrap: Nature's Most Beautiful and Dangerous Plant D. Fatal Flowers: Plants That Kill Insects. School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 12/40
13. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 TRƯỜNG THPT MỸ ĐỨC A - 2020 ĐỀ THI THPT NĂM HỌC 2019 ĐỀ SỐ 04 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A. handcraft B. handbag C. handbook D. handkerchief Question 2: A. procession B. depression C. erosion D. tension Mark the letter A, B, C or D 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. accompany B. optimistic C. minority D. eradicate Question 4: A. renovation B. stability C. eliminate D. accelerate Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges Question 5: - Peter: Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house. - Linda: ___. A. Nothing more to say B. You can say that again C. Yes, I hope so D. No, dogs are good, too Question 6: - Lan: How do you find Hanoi? - Justin: ___ A. Are you living here? B. Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. C. It’s a beautiful city. D. I got a map from the tourist office. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 7: He hid the gun in his pocket. A. concealed B. put C. hit D. covered Question 8: "She always expresses her deep sympathy towards homeless children.” A. broad B. inside C. profound D. kind Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 9: The economy has shuddered to a halt because of the civil war. A. been flying high B. lingered to success C. gone to the moon D. stopped suddenly Question 10: He firmly believes that she is innocent of the crime. A. aware B. ignorant C. informative D. guilty Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 11: In some nations coffee in the favourite beverage, while ___. A. I like tea B. in has caffeine C. in others it is tea D. tea has caffeine too Question 12: Could you please tell me the ___ for Biology 457 and Chemistry 610? A. room's number B. rooms numbers C. rooms number D. room numbers Question 13: Friends can help you to ___ a difficult time in your life. A. get around B. get by C. get through D. get over Question 14: There is a ___ vase on the table. A. small-nice-China-blue B. nice-blue-small-China C. China-small-blue-nice D. nice-small-blue-China Question 15: They stayed for hours, ___ my mother was very annoyed about. A. this B. whom C. which D. that Question 16: The ballon festival is ___ event that we all desire to attend it. A. a too wonderful B. a very wonderful C. such wonderful an D. so wonderful an Question 17: Many countries can attract many tourists in summer because their weather is ___ warm, often hot. A. independently B. dependence C. dependably D. dependently Question 18: I like that photo very much. Could you make an ___ for me? School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 13/40
14. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 A. enlargement B. expansion C. increase D. extension Question 19: After the interview, don’t neglect the thank-you note or ___ letter. A. follow-up B. break-up C. turn-up D. start-up Question 20: ___ unprepared for the exam, I felt sure I would get a low score. A. Upon B. Having C. Being D. Because Question 21: Although born in Germany, ___ a citizen of the United States in 1940. A. that Albert Einstein became B. but Albert Einstein became C. Albert Einstein became D. since became Albert Einstein Question 22: Bell's doctor insists ___ for a few days A. him to rest B. his resting C. that he is resting D. that he rest Question 23: Sending ___, "special delivery", costs about fifteen times as much as sending it "regular delivery". A. pieces of a mail B. a mail C. mails D. a piece of mail Question 24: ___, meat takes on the flavor of the wood it was smoked in. A. When smoking B. When is it smoked C. When smoked D. It's when it's smoked Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 25: You could not have made a very good impression on them. A. Something appears to have made them think you are unsuitable. B. It’s impossible that the effect you made on them was particularly positive. C. You seem to have impressed them very unfavourably. D. You should have tried harder to make them think well of you. Question 26: Many people lack enough water due to population growth and climate change. A. Many people lack enough water; therefore, the population grows, and climate changes. B. Owing to many people’s lack of water, the population grows, and climate changes. C. Because many people lack enough water, the population grows, and climate changes. D. Many people lack enough water not only due to population growth, but also because of climate change. Question 27: My boy was just not strong enough to have caused so much damage. A. Someone else, not my boy, caused the damage. B. My boy wasn’t strong, but he caused great damage. C. My boy, though quite strong, caused little damage himself. D. Not much damage was caused because my boy was very weak. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 28 to 35 SOICHIRO HONDA Soichiro Honda was born in 1906 in a small village in Japan. It was so small that it didn’t even have electricity. His family was poor. Soichiro had eight brothers and sisters. Sadly, five of them died when they were young because they did not have good medical care. When Soichiro was eight years old, he saw his first automobile. He was amazed by it. For the next 50 years, he loved machines on wheels. When he was 15 years old, Soichiro left his village to work at an auto repair shop in Tokyo. It was then that Honda discovered motorcycles. He spent all of his free time fixing and riding motorcycles. He returned to his village six years later to open his own garage. Soon he owned several shops and had over 50 employees. At the same time, he began to build and race motorcycles and cars. Honda loved to race, and he became one of Japan’s most competitive drivers. In 1936, his race car crashed while he was driving 100 miles per hour. Half of Honda’s face was crushed, and he had other serious injuries. It took him a year and a half to recover. After this, his family begged him to give up racing. He looked for a less dangerous job and finally decided to become a manufacturer. At first, he manufactured engine parts. The Japanese navy used a lot of his engine parts in World War II. In 1948, after the war, he started the Honda Motor Company. He started the company with only $3,300. He made his first machines from engine parts that the military did not need after the war. These machines were not real motorcycles; they were bicycles with motors. People bought them because they needed a reliable form of transportation. As Honda’s business grew, he began to make different types of motorcycles. By 1950, his School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 14/40
15. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 motorcycles were selling all over Japan. But there were 50 other motorcycle makers in Japan at the time. In 1958, Honda designed a lightweight motorcycle called the Super Cub. It was a huge success and Honda made a lot of money. Two years later, Honda built the world’s biggest motorcycle factory in Japan. By the 1960s, the Super Cub was popular all over Asia. But Honda wanted the motorcycle to be popular all over the world. In Europe, he put his motorcycles in difficult races to show how good they were. In the United States, he tried a different method. He used a magazine ad with the words “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda.” It showed ordinary Americans such as students, businessmen, and older people all riding happily on the Honda Super Cub. The ad appeared in many popular magazines. Readers who had never ridden a motorcycle saw the ad. The ad showed that motorcycles were not just for crazy young people who wore black leather jackets.They were good for other people too. The company sold thousands of motorcycles to new riders. Honda then started to put the ads on television. This was also very successful. For example, he put an ad for his motorcycle on during the Academy Awards program. Millions of people watched that program, and on the next day, sales of the motorcycle went up tremendously. By 1968, Honda had sold 1 million motorcycles in the United States. In 1963, his company started to make cars. In 1972, it produced the Civic; the next year, the Accord; and then in 1978, the Prelude. Soon, the company was one of the world’s biggest automobile makers. Honda was also famous for his business style. He believed that workers and bosses should have a close relationship. He also thought it was important to encourage workers to do their best. In 1973, Soichiro Honda retired as president of his company. He died in 1991. Honda was very important to Japan’s recent history. He and many other business leaders helped make Japan into a leading industrial nation. Question 28: Where did Honda go when he left his village? A. He went to open repair shop. B. He went to work at an auto repair shop in Tokyo. C. He went to work as a motor racer. D. He went to fix and ride motorcycles. Question 29: Honda was very successful because he ___. A. wasn’t afraid to take chances B. had a good education C. owned the only motorcycle maker D. put his motorcycles in difficult races Question 30: Soichiro Honda ___. A. wasted his time working at an auto repair shop B. was poor when hestarted out, but later became a success C. manufactured cars and motorcycles all his life D. a mechanic coming from a poor family Question 31: What was different about the new motorcycle that Honda designed? A. It was the biggest one B. It was a cheaper one C. It was a lightweight one D. It was a bicycle with motor. Question 32: What happened to Honda’s race car in 1936? A. It collapsed. B. It was crushed. C. It was injured. D. It crashed. Question 33: Honda started the Honda Motor Company in ___. A. 1984 B. 1948 C. 1960 D. 1950 Question 34: The word "tremmendously" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by ___. A. terribly B. awfully C. slowly D. enormously Question 35: Honda’s business was ___. A. small in the beginning only and then expanded B. selling motorcycles to young people C. a huge success from the beginning D. a huge success in the United States Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks, from 36 to 40 LIFE OF EARTH IN 2110 The worst prediction for the next century (36)___ the weather. Many people think that global warming will cause important environmental changes. There is scientific evidence that suggests cities on the coast may disappear if the sea level (37)___. There is better news regarding health. Medical advances mean that people will live longer. Doctors will be more successfully diagnosing an illness (38)___ of new technology. Infective diseases will disappear in many areas of the world and new drugs will be how to treat muscular aches and pains. Futuristic organ transplants will be easier. Finally, scientists think they are near to solving the mystery (39)___ to make people invisible. Technological progress will give experts the chance to manufacture invisibility cloaks, which may be (40)___ the market before the end of the century. Question 36: A. involves B. concerns C. relates D. contacts School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 15/40
16. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 Question 37: A. lifts B. rises C. roars D. raises Question 38: A. because B. approving C. in spite D. regardless Question 39: A. necessary B. accessible C. available D. essential Question 40: A. at B. on C. in D. to 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 41: My mother is on a business trip. However, we have a cooked dinner every evening. A. We have a cooked dinner every evening, so my mother is on a business trip. B. Although my mother is on a business trip, we have a cooked dinner every evening. C. When we have a cooked dinner every evening, my mother is on a business trip. D. Because my mother is on a business trip, we have a cooked dinner every evening. Question 42: Collectimg decayed teeth is an unusual hobby. I know a lot of people who do this. A. However collectimg decayed teeth is an unusual hobby, I know a lot of people who do this. B. Because collectimg decayed teeth is an unusual hobby, I know a lot of people who do this. C. Collectimg decayed teeth is an unusual hobby; therfore, I know a lot of people who do this. D. Despite collectimg decayed teeth being an unusual hobby, I know a lot of people who do this. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Can you get everybody altogether for the meeting in ten minutes? A B C D Question 44: David was surprised by the amount of time necessary to fix the store house. A B C D Question 45: They arrived to Paris sometime early in the summer. A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 46 to 50 Today, I’d like to begin a discussion on the problem of the heating up of the earth. First, we’ll touch on the relationship between fluorocarbons and the ozone layer. You probably remember that the ozone layer is the protective shield around the earth. It is important to all life, because it filters out harmful ultraviolet light from the sun. Ozone itself, a form of oxygen, is regularly made by the action of the sun in the upper atmosphere. It is also regularly destroyed by natural chemical processes. The problem now is that too much of the ozone layer is being destroyed. Scientists suspect that certain chemicals, such as fluoro-carbons, are contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer. And how do we use fluoro-carbons? The most common uses are in spray cans and cooling systems. The chemical pollution from these fluoro-carbons can account for some of the ozone losses that have been reported. There are, however, new studies linking the sun itself to the depletion of the ozone layer. We’ll go into that new study more next time. Question 46: Who is the most likely speaker? A. A mechanic B. A professor C. A chemist D. A doctor Question 47: What is the most important purpose of the ozone layer? A. Protecting the earth B. Shielding the sun C. Destroying chemicals D. Providing fluorocarbons Question 48: What is the ozone layer made of? A. Oxygen B. Fluorocarbons C. Ultraviolet light D. Shields Question 49: The speaker’s main topic is ___. A. fluoro-carbons and the ozone layer B. the use of spray cans C. ultraviolet light D. air-conditioning systems Question 50: What will the speaker probably discuss next? A. How to make air conditioners with fluorocarbons B. Harmful effects of ultraviolet light C. The sun as a cause of ozone layer depletion D. The make-up of the ozone layer School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 16/40
17. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 TRƯỜNG THPT MỸ ĐỨC A - 2020 ĐỀ THI THPT NĂM HỌC 2019 ĐỀ SỐ 05 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges, from 1 to 2 Question 1: - Laura: "What a lovely hat you have!" - Maria: "___" A. Thank you. It’s a present from my father. B. No problem. It’s a present from my father. C. Of course not, it's not costly. D. I think so. It’s costly. Question 2: - Kate: ___! - Jackie: Thanks, I will write to you when I come to London. A. Have a nice trip B. Better luck next time C. Let’s go ahead D. Have a go Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions, from 3 to 4 Question 3: A. mathematics B. engineering C. scientific D. laboratory Question 4: A. university B. technology C. entertainment D. application Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions, from 5 to 6 Question 5: A. average B. indicate C. application D. grade Question 6: A. each B. achieve C. chemistry D. choice Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions, from 7 to 20 Question 7: He ___ to be offered the job. A. was such inexperienced or was too inexperienced B. was too inexperienced C. was such inexperienced D. not experienced Question 8: ___ colleges and ___ universities are the main institutions that provide tertiary education. A. Ø / the B. The / Ø C. Ø / Ø D. The / the Question 9: In most ___ developed countries, up to 50% of ___ population enters higher education at some time in their lives. A. Ø / the B. the / a C. Ø / Ø D. the / Ø Question 10: How much money do you manage to ___? A. go in for B. deal with C. come into D. live on Question 11: We’ve got a very ___ teacher, who doesn’t mind if we are a bit late. A. open-minded B. tolerated C. easy-going D. broad-minded Question 12: Why exactly did war between the two countries ___? A. break out B. go off C. set in D. call off Question 13: He graduated with doctorates of ___ and surgery from Florence, gaining the highest honors that year. A. medicine B. medication C. medical D. medicate Question 14: You shouldn't ___ to your teacher like that. It was very rude. A. talked B. talk C. have talked D. have be talked Question 15: A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants ___ degrees at all levels in a variety of subjects. A. secondary B. optional C. academic D. vocational Question 16: They didn’t find ___ in a foreign country. A. it to live easy B. easy to live C. it easy to live D. it easy live Question 17: Many scientists have shown ___ can be used for an ever-increasing number of tasks. A. that lasers how B. that what lasers C. lasers how D. how lasers Question 18: We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no ___ for them. A. request B. claim C. demand D. requirement School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 17/40
18. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 Question 19: It is important that ___. A. an exact record to be kept B. to keep an exact record C. keeping an exact record D. an exact record should be kept Question 20: Hardly anyone knows about the incident, ___? A. don’t they B. doesn’t he C. does he D. do they Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions, from 21 to 23 Question 21: Peter said if he were me, he would stop smoking. A. I wanted Peter to stop smoking and he promised to do. B. Peter promised to stop smoking. C. Peter said he would stop smoking as I wanted him to. D. Peter advised me to stop smoking. Question 22: John speaks Chinese fluently because he used to live in China for ten years. A. Unless John had lived in China for ten years, he could not have spoken Chinese fluently. B. John could not speak Chinese fluently if he had not lived in China for ten years. C. Suppose John has lived in China for ten years, he can speak Chinese fluently. D. Provided that John lived in China for ten years, he could speak Chinese fluently. Question 23: If only I had studied hard enough to pass the final exam. A. I had studied hard enough and I passed the final exam. B. I regret not studying hard enough to pass the final exam. C. I studied hard otherwise I would fail the final exam. D. I studied too hard to pass the final exam. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 24 to 28 America's foods began to affect the rest of the world. American emphasis on convenient and rapid consumption is best represented in fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries and soft drinks. By the 1960s and 1970s, fast foods became one of America's strongest exports as franchises for Mc Donalds and Burger King spread through Europe and other parts of the world, including Russia and China. Traditional meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace gave way to quick lunches and dinners eaten on the run as other countries imitated American cultural patterns. By the late 20th century, Americans had become more conscious of their diets, eating more poultry, fish and vegetables, and fewer eggs and less beef. Cooks began to rediscover many world cuisines in forms closer to their original. In California, chefs combined fresh fruits and vegetables available with ingredients and spices borrowed from immigrant kitchens to create an innovative cooking style that was lighter than traditional French, but more interesting and varied than typical American cuisine. Along with the states wines, California cuisine took its place among the acknowledged forms of fine dining. Question 24: Fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks ___. A. became more popular than meals cooked at home in China B. are traditional meals of the US people C. became popular with other European and Asian countries D. are popular because of their nutritious values Question 25: Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word "cuisine"? A. cook B. cooking C. cookery D. style of cooking Question 26: What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A. Fast foods became one of America's strongest exports. B. Traditional meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace are not common in the US. C. Mc Donalds and Burger King are American food suppliers successful in Europe. D. America's cuisine used to have an influence on many countries. Question 27: Which of the following statements is true? A. Americans used to eat more poultry, fish, and fresh fruits and vegetables than they do now. B. Cooking styles of other countries began to affect Americans by the late 20th century. C. Fewer eggs and less beef in Americans' diet made them fitter. D. By the late 20th century, fast foods had lost their popularity in the USA School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 18/40
19. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 Question 28: An innovative style of cooking was created in California ___. A. and made the states wines well-known B. by borrowing recipes from immigrant kitchens C. to attract more immigrants to the state D. by combining the local specialities with immigrants spices Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 29 to 36 At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately in need of reform. Private schools existed, but only for the very rich. There were very few public schools because of the strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not "waste" their time on education but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work. It was in the face of this public sentiment that educational reformers set about their task. Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that there was no excuse in a republic for any citizen to be uneducated. As Superintendent of Education in the state of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school districts around the country. He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality of teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries. Although these changes did not bring about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased public awareness as to the need for a further strengthening of the system. Question 29: The best title for the passage could be ___. A. Nineteenth - the Century of Reform B. American education in the beginning of the 19 th century C. a flight for change D. The beginnings of reform in American education Question 30: The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed ___. A. good grades B. a strong educational background C. a high level of intelligence. D. a lot of money Question 31: The word "desperately" in the passage mostly means "___". A. partly B. urgently C. obviously D. completely Question 32: According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because ___. A. all citizens should be educated in republic B. Massachusetts residents needed something to do with their spare time C. people had nothing else to do except go to school D. education at the time was so cheap Question 33: The word "reformers" in the passage mostly means ___. A. people who really enjoy teaching B. people who work for the government C. people who try to change things for the better D. people who believe that education is wasted Question 34: The word "citizen" in the passage mostly means ___. A. a person who works ,especially one who does a particular kind of work B. a person who works in a particular country C. a person who lives in a particular city D. a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country Question 35: From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann ___. A. worked as a headmaster in a school in the state of Massachusetts B. funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans C. managed education in the state of Massachusetts D. raised money for their educational development in Massachusetts Question 36: According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted? A. The matching of the other districts’ policies B. Increased pay for students C. The five-month school year D. Better teacher training School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 19/40
20. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions, from 37 to 38 Question 37: Every opponent must take a drug test before the race. A. friend B. ally C. partner D. competitor Question 38: The movie was so funny that we couldn’t help laughing. A. chuckling B. crying C. weeping D. moaning Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions, from 39 to 40 Question 39: The lawn needs mowing again. A. bending B. cutting C. repairing D. making Question 40: My father is willing to contribute to household chores. A. agreeable B. reluctant C. ready D. responsive Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions, from 41 to 43 Question 41: Sleep is controlled by the brain and associated by characteristic breathing rhythms. A B C D Question 42: As many as 50 percent of the income from motion pictures produced in the United States A B comes from marketing the films abroad. C D Question 43: Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport at home. A B C D 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, from 44 to 45 Question 44: She worked hard. She wanted to become a good teacher of English. A. She worked so hard that she could become a good teacher of English. B. She worked hard so as become a good teacher of English. C. She worked so hard as to become a good teacher of English. D. She worked hard so that she could become a good teacher of English. Question 45: They asked him about the countries. He visited them last month. A. They asked him about the countries which he visited last month. B. They asked him about the countries where he visited them last month. C. They asked him about the countries which he visited them last month. D. They asked him about the countries where he visited last month. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks, from 46 to 50 It was Pasteur who (46)___ the process of immunization. When he was experimenting with causes of chicken cholera, he began to inoculate healthy chickens with weak cholera bacteria after inoculation, the chickens became only slightly ill. And later, when he inoculated the chickens with normal cholera bacteria, the chickens did not get the (47)___. Thus Pasteur discovered that the body builds (48)___ substances called antibodies in the blood. These antibodies, which attack harmful bacteria, can be formed by injections of small amounts of the (49)___ themselves. For thousands of years, men had known that certain diseases (50)___ people only once. Now Pasteur had shown what this process of immunization was and how it could be used to control diseases. Question 46: A. thought B. discovered C. controlled D. invented Question 47: A. disease B. illness C. ease D. sickness Question 48: A. preservative B. productive C. protective D. active Question 49: A. drugs B. medicine C. bacteria D. water Question 50: A. attach B. attain C. attack D. attend School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 20/40
21. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 TRƯỜNG THPT MỸ ĐỨC A - 2020 ĐỀ THI THPT NĂM HỌC 2019 ĐỀ SỐ 06 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A. fifteenth B. mouth C. southern D. author Question 2: A. misses B. goes C. potatoes D. leaves Mark the letter A, B, C or D 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. occupation B. miraculous C. determine D. diversity Question 4: A. contact B. constant C. concern D. concert Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: The play lasted two hours with a(n) ___ of 15 minutes between part one and part two. A. interval B. pause C. stop D. interruption Question 6: The public are concerned ___ the increasing crime rates in the city. A. with B. for C. about D. at Question 7: Unless you ___ all of my questions, I can’t do anything to help you. A. answered B. don’t answer C. are answering D. answer Question 8: I was enjoying my book, but I stopped ___ a programme on TV. A. reading to watch B. to read to watch C. to read for watching D. reading for to watch Question 9: Standing on top of the hill, ___. A. we can see a castle in the distance B. lies a castle in the middle of the island C. people have seen a castle far away D. a castle can be seen from the distance Question 10: When he went to Egypt, he knew ___ no Arabic, but within 6 months he had become extremely fluent. A. scarcely B. virtually C. entirely D. barely Question 11: Make sure you ___ us a visit when you are in town again. A. give B. have C. do D. pay Question 12: The ___ dressed woman in the advertisement has a posed smile on her face. A. stylish B. stylishly C. stylistic D. stylistically Question 13: Students can ___ a lot of information just by attending class and taking good notes of the lectures. A. absorb B. provide C. transmit D. read Question 14: ___ are that stock price will go up in the coming months. A. Conditions B. Opportunities C. Possibilities D. Chances Question 15: My uncle’s company made a very good profit in ___. A. 1990’s B. the 1990 C. the 1990s D. 1990s Question 16: ___ one of the most beautiful forms of performance art, ballet is a combination of dance and mime performed to music. A. To consider B. Considering C. Considered D. Being considering Question 17: We all felt cold, wet and hungry; ___, we were lost. A. so that B. although C. moreover D. however Question 18: He ___ a terrible accident while he ___ along Ben Luc Bridge. A. have seen / were walking B. see / am walking C. saw / was walking D. was seeing / walked Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: How on earth could they do away with a lovely old building like that and put a car park there instead? A. keep B. destroy C. decrease D. upgrade Question 20: To absorb a younger workforce, many companies offered retirement plans as incentives for older workers to retire and make way for the young ones who earned lower salary. A. opportunities B. rewards C. motives D. encouragements School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 21/40
22. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 21: I don’t know what they are going to ask in the job interview. I’ll just play it by ear. A. plan well in advance B. be careful about it C. listen to others saying D. do not plan beforehand Question 22: Most universities have trained counselors who can reassure and console students who have academic or personal problems. A. sympathize B. please C. satisfy D. discourage Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges Question 23: Two friends, Peter and Linda, are talking about pets. - Peter: Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house. - Linda: ___. A. Nothing more to say B. You can say that again C. Yes, I hope so D. No, dogs are good, too Question 24: Tom is apologizing to Peter for being late. - Tom: Sorry, I’m late, Peter. My car has broken down on the way here. - Peter: ___ A. Well, it’s worth a try. B. No, I wouldn’t mind at all. C. Not on my account. D. That’s all right. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks, from 25 to 29 The invention of the mobile phone has undoubtedly revolutionized the way people communicate and influenced every aspect of our lives. The issue is whether this technological innovation has (25)___ more harm than good. In order to answer the question, we must first turn to the types of consumers. Presumably, most parents (26)___ are always worrying about their children’s safety buy mobile phones for them to track their whereabouts. We can also assume that most teenagers want mobile phones to avoid missing out on social contact. In this context, the advantages are clear. (27)___, we cannot deny the fact that text messages have been used by bullies to intimidate fellow students. There is also (28) ___ evidence that texting has affected literacy skills. The widespread use of mobile phone has, out of question, affected adult consumers too. What employee, on the way home from work, would be reluctant to answer a call from their boss? Apparently, only 18% of us, according to a survey, are willing to switch off our mobile phones once we've left the office. Admittedly, mobile phones can be intrusive but there are obvious benefits to possessing one. Personally speaking, they are invaluable when it comes to making social or business arrangements at short (29) ___. They also provide their owners with a sense of security in emergency situations. Question 25: A. done B. made C. played D. brought Question 26: A. what B. which C. whom D. who Question 27: A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. So that Question 28: A. doubtless B. unhesitating C. indisputable D. arguable Question 29: A. warning B. term C. time D. notice Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 30 to 34 In Africa, people celebrate with joy the birth of a new baby. The Pygmies would sing a birth-song to the child. In Kenya, the mother takes the baby strapped to her back into the thorn enclosure where the cattle are kept. There, her husband and the village elders wait to give the child his or her name. In West Africa, after the baby is eight days old, the mother takes the baby for its first walk in the big, wide world, and friends and family are invited to meet the new baby. In various African nations, they hold initiation ceremonies for groups of children instead of birthdays. When children reach a certain designated age, they learn the laws, beliefs, customs, songs and dances of their tribes. Some African tribes consider that children from nine to twelve are ready to be initiated into the grown up world. They may have to carry out several tests. Maasai boys around thirteen years old to seventeen undergo a two-stage initiation. The first stage lasts about three months. The boys leave their parents' homes, paint their bodies white, and are taught how to become young warriors. At the end of this stage, they have their heads shaved and they are also circumcised. At the second stage, the young warriors grow their hair long and live in a camp called a “manyatta” where they practice hunting the wild animals that might attack the Maasai herds. This stage may last a few years. When they are ready, they School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 22/40
23. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 will marry and become owners of large cattle herds like their fathers. The girls are initiated when they are fourteen or fifteen. They are taught by the older women about the duties of marriage and how to care for babies. Soon after that they are married and lead a life similar to that of their mothers. Question 30: What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Activities in a birth celebration. B. Traditions of Maasai people when having a new baby. C. Celebrations in Africa. D. Birthday ceremonies for children in Africa. Question 31: Where do people in Kenya give the name to the child? A. near the thorn fence B. on the cattle farm C. at their house D. at the village church Question 32: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2? A. An eight-day-old child will be taken for the first walk by his or her mother. B. Children are initiated for a mature life in the presence of their friends and family. C. Children have to overcome a few trials to enter the grown-up world. D. Children have to learn their tribes' cultures and traditions when they are old enough. Question 33: The word "undergo" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___. A. experience B. participate in C. explore D. commence Question 34: What does the word "they" in paragraph 3 refer to? A. the cattle owners B. the Maasai herds C. the young warriors D. the wild animals Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 35 to 42 What picture do you have of the future? Will life in the future be better, worse or the same as now? What do you hope about the future? Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050 in all the fields, from entertainment to technology. First of all, it seems that TV channels will have disappeared. Instead, people will choose a program from a "menu" and a computer will send the program directly to the television. Today, we can use the World Wide Web to read newspaper stories and see pictures on a computer thousands of kilometers away. By 2050, music, films, programs, newspapers and books will come to us by computer. In what concerns the environment, water will have become one of our most serious problems. In many places, agriculture is changing and farmers are growing fruit and vegetables to export. This uses a lot of water. Demand for water will increase ten times between now and 2050 and there could be serious shortages. Some futurologists predict that water could be the cause of war if we don't act now. In transport, cars running on new, clean fuels will have computers to control the speed and there won't be any accidents. Today, many cars have computers that tell drivers exactly where they are. By 2050, the computer will control the car and drive it to your destination. On the other hand, space planes will take people halfway around the world in two hours. Nowadays, the United States Shuttle can go into space and land on Earth again. By 2050, space planes will fly all over the world and people will fly from Los Angeles to Tokyo in just two hours. In the domain of technology, robots will have replaced people in factories. Many factories already use robots. Big companies prefer robots - they do not ask for pay rises or go on strike, and they work 24 hours a day. By 2050, we will see robots everywhere - in factories, schools, offices, hospitals, shops and homes. Last but not least, medicine technology will have conquered many diseases. Today, there are electronic devices that connect directly to the brain to help people hear. By 2050, we will be able to help blind and deaf people see and hear again. Scientists have discovered how to control genes. They have already produced clones of animals. By 2050, scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how they look, how they behave and how much intelligence they have. Question 35: The passage mainly discusses ___. A. The effect of telecommunication on our future life. B. The changes in our future life compared with our life today. C. The importance of cloning in the future. D. The effect of the futurologists' prediction on our lives. Question 36: What can be inferred about the life in 2050 according to the passage? A. People will not suffer from the shortage of water due to the polar melting. B. TV will be an indispensable means of communication and business. C. The deaf will not have to depend any longer on the electronic hearing devices. D. Life in 2050 will be much better than that of today. Question 37: We can conclude from the passage that in 2050 ___. A. Fewer cars will be used to keep the environment green and clean. B. People will be able to travel around the world in two hours. School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 23/40
24. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 C. No one will be injured or die because of accidents. D. Space planes will take the place of cars as a means of transport. Question 38: The word "This" in paragraph 3 refers to ___. A. the cash crop planting B. the serious shortage C. the possible war D. the demand for water Question 39: What is the author's attitude in paragraph 3? A. concerned B. outraged C. explanatory D. emotional Question 40: Why does the author use "prefer robots" in paragraph 5? A. To show the importance of robots in production. B. To compare the robots with the workers. C. To emphasize the scientist's role in inventing robots. D. To encourage the workers to resign from work. Question 41: The word "conquered" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to ___. A. diagnosed B. controlled C. transmitted D. caused Question 42: What may NOT be true about life in 2050? A. Blind and deaf people will be helped by scientists to see and hear again. B. Our sources of water for agriculture will increase ten times. C. Scientists will be able to produce clones of people and decide how intelligent they are. D. Many forms of entertainment will come to us thanks to computer. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 43: Laura expected to give her mother a hand in housework at the weekend, but she did nothing. A B C D Question 44: It’s less expensive to buy a computer part by part; you can save a few hundred dollars all together. A B C D Question 45: My brother is enough young to get a scholarship from the government. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: The living room isn’t as big as the kitchen A. The living room is bigger than the kitchen. B. The kitchen is not bigger than the living room. C. The kitchen is smaller than the living room. D. The kitchen is bigger than the living room. Question 47: “Why don’t you complain to the company, John?” said Peter. A. Peter asked John why he doesn’t complain to the company. B. Peter suggested that John should complain to the company. C. Peter advised John complaining to the company. D. Peter suggested John to complain to the company. Question 48: I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now. A. It mustn’t have been Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now. B. It couldn’t be Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now. C. It can’t have been Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now. D. It mightn’t be Mr. Park you saw at the conference because he is in Seoul now. 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: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café. She now regrets it. A. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the café. B. If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the café. C. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the café. D. Susan feels regret because she didn’t apply for the summer job in the café. Question 50: The Prime Minister failed to explain the cause of the economic crisis, he did not offer any solutions. A. Although the Prime Minister explained the cause of the economic crisis, he failed to offer any solutions. B. Not only did the Prime Minister explain the cause of the economic crisis, but he also offered solutions. C. The Prime Minister offered some solutions based on the explanation of the cause of the economic crisis. D. The Prime Minister didn’t explain the cause of the economic crisis, nor did he offer any solutions. School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 24/40
25. Prepared by Nguyen Sy Chien, : 0986621363 Friday, April 24, 2020 TRƯỜNG THPT MỸ ĐỨC A - 2020 ĐỀ THI THPT NĂM HỌC 2019 ĐỀ SỐ 07 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút; (50 câu trắc nghiệm) Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 1: A. facilities B. particular C. inhabitant D. governmental Question 2: A. measurement B. information C. engineer D. economic Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 3: A. thereupon B. thrill C. through D. throne Question 4: A. advanced B. orphaned C. weighed D. surprised Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks, from 5 to 9 Very often, newborn babies are not beautiful. They are wrinkled or bald, or they have an angry expression on their faces that seems to say, "Go away! I hate everybody". But (5)___ a parent, that bald, wrinkled, mean- faced baby is the most beautiful and perfect child in the world. When that proud father or mother asks you, "Well, what do you think isn't she beautiful?" What are you going to say? Is this the time for the truth? Of course not! "You look that proud father in his eyes and say," Yes, she is! She's a (6)___ beauty. She's one in a million. She's going to be a movie star! I can tell! She's as pretty as a fairy. This is what we call in English a white lie. White lies don't hurt people; they aren't cruel or angry words. People use them to make a difficult situation (7)___ easier. When people (8)___ dates, forget their homework, or taste something new that they don't particularly. Like while eating at a friend's house, they tell a white lie. They are trying to be kind. They don't want to hurt someone's feelings. It is important to be honest. But many people feel that being kind and (9)___ is sometimes more important. Question 5: A. with B. to C. as for D. for Question 6: A. true B. genuine C. real D. exact Question 7: A. a little B. little C. far D. more Question 8: A. disregard B. reject C. refuse D. deny Question 9: A. considering B. considerate C. considered D. considerable Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions, from 10 to 17 What's fiercer than a lion but smaller than a beagle? The honey badger, one of the toughest mammals in Africa and western Asia. Honey badgers stand less than a foot high. They are only a couple feet long. They weigh just over 20 pounds. Yet they have a reputation for toughness that is far greater than their size. Some honey badgers will chase away lions and take their kills. I guess that goes to show you that size isn't the only thing that matters in a fight. So what makes the honey badger so tough? They have speed, stamina, and agility, but so do many animals. They aren't stronger than lions, so how do they stop them? The thing that sets the honey badger apart is their skin. Their skin is thick and tough. Arrows, spears, and bites from other animals can rarely pierce it. Small bullets can't even penetrate it. Not only is their skin thick and tough, it is also loose. This allows them to twist and turn to attack while another animal is gripping them. The only safe grip one can get on a honey badger is on the back of their necks. Honey badgers have long, sharp claws. These claws are good for attacking and even better for digging. Honey badgers are some of nature's most skilled diggers. They can dig a nine-foot tunnel into hard ground in about 10 minutes. They love to catch a meal by digging up the burrows of frogs, rodents, and cobras. They also use their digging skills to create their homes. They live in small chambers in the ground and defend them fiercely. They will attack horses, cows, and even water buffalo if they are foolish enough to poke around a honey badger's den. You don't get a reputation like the honey badger by running from danger. The honey badger is fearless and a tireless fighter. They will attack any creature that threatens them, man included. Because of the honey badger's reputation, most predators avoid them. Some animals use the honey badger's rep to their advantage. Adult cheetahs have spotted coats, but their kittens have silver manes and look like honey badgers. Some scientists believe that their coloring tricks predators into avoiding them. Wouldn't you walk the other way if you saw a honey badger? You might be wondering: "If honey badgers are so tough, how did they get a name that makes them sound like a piece of candy?" The answer makes sense. Since honey badgers have such thick skin, bee stings rarely harm School year 2019 - 2020, Grade 12 Page 25/40