Bài thi thử kỳ thi tốt nghiệp Trung học Phổ thông môn Tiếng Anh - Năm học 2018-2019 - Mã đề 627

SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG 
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2018- 2019
 (Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 627
 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
 Question 1:A. flew	B. chew	C. jewel	D. stew
 Question 2:A. machine	B. architech	C. orchid	D. chaos
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 3: ~ A: "I see you’re wearing a new suit. You look very professional." ~ B: "............."
A. Thank you. I'm seeing a client after work.	B. I intend to have some rest.
C. Yes. I am a professor at Leeds University. 	D. Thanks. It got torn in the bottom.
Question 4: ~ A: "............." ~ B: "Not today. It seems she is being really moody with everyone."
A. Is she angry with you?	B. When did she run across that tall man?
C. Kim is such an easy-going person.	D. Do you often get on well with her?
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Despite all the problems that she faced, she.....her goal.
A. won	B. gained	C. achieved	D. managed
Question 6: I learned how to swim.....an early age.
A. at	B. during	C. since	D. from
Question 7: I.......myself for not being prepared for the exam.
A. rebuke	B. charge	C. blame	D. accuse
Question 8: The teacher got annoyed because the student showed a (n).......of concentration.
A. absence	B. shortage	C. lack	D. omission
Question 9: I'm......to work long hours, if necessary.
A. glad	B. eager	C. willing	D. anxious
Question 10: The Earth is......rotating.
A. regularly	B. usually	C. constantly	D. frequently
Question 11: Tina’s most......possession is her grandma's ring.
A. adored	B. cherished	C. favourite	D. dear
Question 12: Katya was.....by very strict parents.
A. closed up	B. raised up	C. taught up	D. brought up
Question 13: I can......say I don’t care what people think about me.
A. really	B. in fact	C. honestly	D. sincerely
Question 14: I make sure I exercise on a......basis.
A. basic	B. standard	C. modal	D. regular
Question 15: The teacher.....the errors in my homework.
A. pointed out	B. made out	C. took out	D. picked out
Question 16: Please......to borrow any books you like.
A. help yourself	B. select	C. feel free 	D. choose
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17: Do you think £400 would suffice for the trip?
A. be economical	B. be enough	C. be lacking	D. cost much
Question 18: My father will blow his top when he sees what happened to the car.
A. speak his mind	B. wash his head	C. feel at ease	D. become extremely angry
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
TRAVEL AND TECHNOLOGY
 It wasn't long ago that going on holiday meant visiting or calling a travel agent to book your flights and hotel. Now, technology may be putting these travel agencies out of business. For one, more people are going online to find and compare prices of flights and hotels, and plan their own itineraries, while connecting with other travellers and reading about each others' experiences. The Internet has a wealth of resources so travellers can learn more about their destination, discover local treasures, or uncover any potential problems they could encounter. Here are three travellers who have not looked back since going online:
Geoff, 37
 The first thing I do when I'm preparing to travel is to visit traveller-review websites like TripAdvisor. These interactive sites let travellers share their experiences at tourist attractions, restaurants, and hotels. They can give each place a rating, write a review, or discuss them in online forums. Reading the opinions of genuine travellers can be much more convincing than any advertisement. On top of that, reviewers ofen provide tips, like where to find a money changer in a small town, or which is the best room in a hotel. Also, being able to search for attractions by location, price, or quality rating is a big help because the kind of place I'm looking for depends on whether I'm travelling for work or for leisure. When I travel for work, I focus on comfort and location. But when I'm with my wife and three kids, I always try to get the best value for our money. We also love making peronalized travel plans that focus on our interests, such as food and beautiful beaches. 
Hanna, 24
 I used to accompany my family on package trips with tour guides and expensive accommodation, but travelling like that separates you from the local culture. It's not really my style. When I go travelling by myself, I love to stay with local people, so I use websites like Couchsurfing and Airbnb to find people to stay with. These sites help you connect with someone in your destination city so that you can rent their space or even stay in their spare room for free. I find that staying with someone is often more comfortable than staying in a hotel, and it's usually cheaper. Also, by staying with locals, you get to meet new people and can get sightseeing tips about the city you're visiting. I love to experience the culture and not just the tourist attractions. So when I stay with people, I ask them to telI me about cool places they go to, like their favourite cafés, markets, and shops. And by the end of my stay, I've usually made a few friends!
Rajeev, 28
 These days, I never leave for a trip without my smartphone. I use apps and the Internet to access maps, airport information, and many other things. I used to take taxis or the subway to get everywhere in a new city. But not only does the cost of these rides add up, they're also not a great way to see a city or learn about a new place. With my smartphone, I'm more confident finding my own way around. I always have access to a map, so I do a lot of walking tours. I don't have to worry about getting lost because I can enter my destination into my phone and it will give me directions, and even re-adjusts the route if I make a wrong turn. I've even used smartphone apps to tour museums in New York and London. With the right apps and an Internet connection, a smartphone makes navigating the city a breeze!
Question 19: Why does Geoff like using traveller-review websites?
A. Real travellers often give the most accurate and, helpful information.
B. He wants to find cheap accomodations.
C. He tries to find the cheapest options for his business trips.
D. The sites help him meet local people in the places he travels to.
Question 20: Which traveller is LEAST likely to use a website like Couchsurfing?
A. Hanna	B. Rajeev	C. All of them	D. Geoff
Question 21: How do websites like Couchsurfing or Airbnb work?
A. They give you sightseeing tips and information on the local culture.
B. They help you meet local people who are willing to let you stay with them.
C. They help you find cheap and comfortable accommodation in hotels.
D. They help tourists with finding information about hotels and restaurants.
Question 22: What does the writer mean when he says the three travellers have not looked back (line 5)?
A. They are thinking back to their experiences using technology while travelling.
B. They now prefer to use technology instead of going to travel agencies.
C. They do not regret travelling by themselves.
D. They only use the best and latest technology when travelling.
Question 23: What does a smart phone makes navigating the city a breeze (last line) mean?
A. You get exercise and fresh air doing a walking tour with a smart phone.
B. It’s quite easy to navigate on the map for new destinations.
C. A smart phone helps you connect to other people for information about a city.
D. It's very easy to get around the city with a smart phone.
Question 24: The writer collected these three opinions to......
A. show teenagers’ trend of travelling
B. show the different ways people are using technology to improve travel
C. convince people that technology is not necessary for travel
D. illustrate the pros and cons of travel-related technology
Question 25: Why does the writer think travel agencies are going out of business?
A. The prices are too expensive	B. Travel agancies are not available.
C. Booking for a tour is complicated.	D. More people are going online to suitable flights and hotels.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
OUR ENERGY RESOURCES
 There are two categories of energy resources: renewable and non-renewable. Non-renewable energy resources cannot be replaced once they have been used up. Renewable energy resources, on the other hand, never run out. 
 Non-renewable energy comes from fossil fuels ...(26)... as coal, oil and natural gas. They were formed over millions of years from the remains of living things, and it would take millions of years to replace them. Fossil fuels release energy when they are burnt, but they also release large amounts of carbon dioxide, ...(27)... pollutes the atmosphere and increases global warming.
 Renewable energy resources include wind, water and solar power. The Earth has an endless supply of these forms of power, and using them causes little or no pollution. The power of the wind is ...(28)... into electricity using wind turbines. The power of moving water, whether from dams, or the ocean waves, can drive hydroelectric turbines, while energy from the sun can provide heat or be turned into electricity.
 Cutting down on the amount of fossil fuels we use would ...(29)... pollution and conserve the Earth’s resources before they disappear completely. We can all help. For example, we can slow down when driving and walk to school ...(30)... than travel by car, and we can turn off the lights when we leave the room.
 Question 26:A. such	B. well	C. same	D. similar
 Question 27:A. that	B. it	C. which	D. this
 Question 28:A. changed	B. converted	C. put	D. made
 Question 29:A. raise	B. settle	C. reduce	D. solve
 Question 30:A. faster	B. more	C. better	D. rather
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
 Question 31:A. cathedral	B. tragedy	C. fortunat	D. satellite
 Question 32:A. competent	B. departure	C. momentary	D. contrary
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
A JOURNEY UNDER THE SEA
 Several years ago, my wife and I came upon an advertisement in a travel magazine for an international exchange programme promising “the chance of a lifetime”. Not one to let such an intriguing opportunity pass me by, but a bit hesitant about taking such a leap into the unknown, I did some research and discovered that the programme involved something called houseswapping.
 After much discussion, my family and I decided to, as they say, go for it. Consequently, we were soon jetting off for a holiday in the Peak District of England while our exchange partners were settling down for their vacation in our flat back home in Mt Vernon, Washington. The exchange was for a month and the time passed quickly. To end our time away on a high note, we decided to travel to Paris via the engineering marvel known as the Channel Tunnel.
 Being on a fairly tight budget, we opted for a package deal which included round-trip tickets on the Eurostar passenger train, five nights in a three-star hotel in Paris, Metro passes and unlimited use of the Paris bus system. When the package still hadn't arrived after a week, I began to think that perhaps our trip hadn't been such a good idea after all. Maybe it was a sign that we shouldn't go.
 The tickets and vouchers eventually arrived and I scolded myself for having had such silly thoughts. On the day of departure, with plenty of time to spare, my two teenage children, my wife and I stood waiting eagerly on the platform at Waterloo Station. At exactly 7.57 am, we boarded our train and began our journey through the picturesque county of Kent. About an hour into our journey, an announcement, in both English and French, informed us that we were about to enter the Channel Tunnel.
 The Eurostar adverts had boasted proudly about the engineering feat that was the ‘Chunnel', and the convenience it offered to those travelling between England and the Continent. They had spoken highly of the “lack of rough seas” and to me, a person who gets seasick very easily, this was a major selling point. When all is said and done, however, I must admit that there were moments when I felt quite nervous about travelling 50 metres below the bottom of the English Channel. Inside the tunnel itself, there really wasn't much to grab my attention - no posters or other artwork, so I busied myself studying the occupants of our carriage. Some calmly read novels or newspapers; others quietly looked through business reports and notes. I quickly realised, however, that most of my fellow passengers were like my family in that they looked excited and very happy to be enjoying such a novel travel experience.
 Our underwater journey ended as quickly as it had begun. All of a sudden, we left the darkness of the tunnel behind and nosed out into the light of the pleasant French morning. The tracks being well-built, we quickly accelerated to 300 kph, the speed of a Boeing 747 at take-off. We arrived in Paris' busy city centre a mere 180 minutes after leaving London. That journey, and indeed the whole time that we spent on the exchange programme, have given us all a yearning for new experiences, and many wonderful memories that we will cherish forever.
[Source: WISHES, B2.1, Student’s Book, Virginia Evans, 2010]
Question 33: How did the writer first learn about the house-swapping scheme?
A. by doing research	B. purely by chance	C. through a travel agent	D. from his wife
Question 34: How was the writer’s attitude changed by his experiences?
A. He began to think more about the past.	B. He saw the value of doing new things.
C. He realised his journey was special	D. He saw that he needn’t have worried so much.
Question 35: The writer uses the phrase ‘go for it’ (paragraph 2) to express the idea of ...
A. having a choice.	B. flying on a jet.	C. going abroad.	D. taking a risk.
Question 36: Why did the writer choose the package deal?
A. It was cheap for what it offered.	B. They wanted to travel via the Channel Tunnel.
C. It included a stay in a top-class hotel.	D. It allowed them to use the Metro and bus system.
Question 37: The writer was most attracted by the fact that the Eurostar train ...
A. used such a well-designed tunnel.	B. travelled so far below sea level.
C. offered a convenient way to travel.	D. was unaffected by sea conditions.
Question 38: The writer ‘scolded’ himself (paragraph 4) because ...
A. the tickets arrived late.	B. they had to wait a long time on the platform.
C. he had worried unnecessarily.	D. he thought the trip was a silly idea.
Question 39: We learn from the writer that ...
A. the trip from London to Paris took 3 hours.	B. the train’s top speed is 300 kph.
C. Paris’ city centre is busier than London’s.	D. the train accelerates faster than a Boeing 747.
Question 40: What did the writer do during his journey through the tunnel?
A. He studied a business report.	B. He looked at the other passengers.
C. He wished the journey would end quickly.	D. He read a novel about travelling.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 41: The first global polution convention was held in Hong Kong and it was attended by scientists from over the world.
A. was attended	B. first global polution	C. over	D. was held
Question 42: He is the only person in this factory knows how to operate that new equipment.
A. knows how to	B. that	C. the only	D. in
Question 43: They bought that book for trying to learn Portuguese.
A. bought	B. for trying	C. learn	D. Portuguese
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 44: I'm so bored at work, I wish they'd give me something I could really get my teeth into.
A. raise my lips at	B. set my heart on	C. begin eating	D. drop out from
Question 45: I don’t think John is quite a soft touch, easy to persuade.
A. red brick	B. hard nut	C. fast talker	D. stiff wall
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46: He didn't realise his experiments would change the future of science.
A. The realisation of his experiments was not thought to change the future of science.
B. He thought his experiments would never change the future of science.
C. Little did he realise that his experiments would change the future of science.
D. His experiments would really never change the future of science.
Question 47: Can you describe your son to the policeman, please?
A. Will you please tell the policeman your son’s description?
B. Can your description be made to the policeman?
C. Is it possible that the policeman describe your son?
D. Can you tell the policeman what your son looks like please?
Question 48: No matter how hard he tries, he’ll never pass the exam.
A. There’s no point in trying because he’ll never pass the exam.
B. Although he tries hard, he will pass the exam.
C. Hard as he tries, he will ever pass the exam.
D. Unless he tries hard, he won’t pass the exam.
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: He got married to a celebrity. He got divorced two years later.
 A. He got divorced to a celibrity after getting married to her for two years.	 
B. After two years of getting married to a celebrity, he got divorced. 
C. After getting married to a celebrity, he got divorced two years.
D. After he got married to a celebrity, he got divorced two years later.
Question 50: She had attempted a lot. She kept failing her driving test.
A. Despite numerous attempts, she kept failing her driving test.
B. Hard as she had tried to, she was failed in her driving test.
C. Her driving test was failed although she had tried much.
D. Her driving test was a failure in spite of her numerous attempts.
The End
SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG 
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2018- 2019
 (Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 528
 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
 Question 1:A. orchid	B. machine	C. architech	D. chaos
 Question 2:A. jewel	B. stew	C. chew	D. flew
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 3: Can you describe your son to the policeman, please?
A. Can you tell the policeman what your son looks like please?
B. Can your description be made to the policeman?
C. Is it possible that the policeman describe your son?
D. Will you please tell the policeman your son’s description?
Question 4: He didn't realise his experiments would change the future of science.
A. Little did he realise that his experiments would change the future of science.
B. His experiments would really never change the future of science.
C. He thought his experiments would never change the future of science.
D. The realisation of his experiments was not thought to change the future of science.
Question 5: No matter how hard he tries, he’ll never pass the exam.
A. Hard as he tries, he will ever pass the exam.
B. There’s no point in trying because he’ll never pass the exam.
C. Although he tries hard, he will pass the exam.
D. Unless he tries hard, he won’t pass the exam.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 6: My father will blow his top when he sees what happened to the car.
A. become extremely angry 	B. feel at ease	C. speak his mind	D. wash his head
Question 7: Do you think £400 would suffice for the trip?
A. cost much	 	B. be economical	C. be lacking	D. be enough
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 8: He got married to a celebrity. He got divorced two years later.
 A. He got divorced to a celibrity after getting married to her for two years.	 
B. After he got married to a celebrity, he got divorced two years later.
C. After getting married to a celebrity, he got divorced two years.
D. After two years of getting married to a celebrity, he got divorced. 
Question 9: She had attempted a lot. She kept failing her driving test.
A. Her driving test was a failure in spite of her numerous attempts.
B. Hard as she had tried to, she was failed in her driving test.
C. Despite numerous attempts, she kept failing her driving test.
D. Her driving test was failed although she had tried much.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
 Question 10:A. fortunat	B. cathedral	C. satellite	D. tragedy
 Question 11:A. competent	B. contrary	C. departure	D. momentary
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 12: ~ A: "............." ~ B: "Not today. It seems she is being really moody with everyone."
A. Do you often get on well with her?	B. When did she run across that tall man?
C. Is she angry with you?	D. Kim is such an easy-going person.
Question 13: ~ A: "I see you’re wearing a new suit. You look very professional." ~ B: "............."
A. Yes. I am a professor at Leeds University. 	B. Thank you. I'm seeing a client after work.
C. Thanks. It got torn in the bottom.	D. I intend to have some rest.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
A JOURNEY UNDER THE SEA
 Several years ago, my wife and I came upon an advertisement in a travel magazine for an international exchange programme promising “the chance of a lifetime”. Not one to let such an intriguing opportunity pass me by, but a bit hesitant about taking such a leap into the unknown, I did some research and discovered that the programme involved something called houseswapping.
 After much discussion, my family and I decided to, as they say, go for it. Consequently, we were soon jetting off for a holiday in the Peak District of England while our exchange partners were settling down for their vacation in our flat back home in Mt Vernon, Washington. The exchange was for a month and the time passed quickly. To end our time away on a high note, we decided to travel to Paris via the engineering marvel known as the Channel Tunnel.
 Being on a fairly tight budget, we opted for a package deal which included round-trip tickets on the Eurostar passenger train, five nights in a three-star hotel in Paris, Metro passes and unlimited use of the Paris bus system. When the package still hadn't arrived after a week, I began to think that perhaps our trip hadn't been such a good idea after all. Maybe it was a sign that we shouldn't go.
 The tickets and vouchers eventually arrived and I scolded myself for having had such silly thoughts. On the day of departure, with plenty of time to spare, my two teenage children, my wife and I stood waiting eagerly on the platform at Waterloo Station. At exactly 7.57 am, we boarded our train and began our journey through the picturesque county of Kent. About an hour into our journey, an announcement, in both English and French, informed us that we were about to enter the Channel Tunnel.
 The Eurostar adverts had boasted proudly about the engineering feat that was the ‘Chunnel', and the convenience it offered to those travelling between England and the Continent. They had spoken highly of the “lack of rough seas” and to me, a person who gets seasick very easily, this was a major selling point. When all is said and done, however, I must admit that there were moments when I felt quite nervous about travelling 50 metres below the bottom of the English Channel. Inside the tunnel itself, there really wasn't much to grab my attention - no posters or other artwork, so I busied myself studying the occupants of our carriage. Some calmly read novels or newspapers; others quietly looked through business reports and notes. I quickly realised, however, that most of my fellow passengers were like my family in that they looked excited and very happy to be enjoying such a novel travel experience.
 Our underwater journey ended as quickly as it had begun. All of a sudden, we left the darkness of the tunnel behind and nosed out into the light of the pleasant French morning. The tracks being well-built, we quickly accelerated to 300 kph, the speed of a Boeing 747 at take-off. We arrived in Paris' busy city centre a mere 180 minutes after leaving London. That journey, and indeed the whole time that we spent on the exchange programme, have given us all a yearning for new experiences, and many wonderful memories that we will cherish forever.
[Source: WISHES, B2.1, Student’s Book, Virginia Evans, 2010]
Question 14: How did the writer first learn about the house-swapping scheme?
A. from his wife	B. through a travel agent	C. by doing research	D. purely by chance
Question 15: What did the writer do during his journey through the tunnel?
A. He looked at the other passengers.	B. He studied a business report.
C. He read a novel about travelling.	D. He wished the journey would end quickly.
Question 16: Why did the writer choose the package deal?
A. It was cheap for what it offered.	B. It allowed them to use the Metro and bus system.
C. It included a stay in a top-class hotel.	D. They wanted to travel via the Channel Tunnel.
Question 17: How was the writer’s attitude changed by his experiences?
A. He realised his journey was special	B. He saw the value of doing new things.
C. He began to think more about the past.	D. He saw that he needn’t have worried so much.
Question 18: We learn from the writer that ...
A. the train accelerates faster than a Boeing 747.	B. the trip from London to Paris took 3 hours.
C. the train’s top speed is 300 kph.	D. Paris’ city centre is busier than London’s.
Question 19: The writer was most attracted by the fact that the Eurostar train ...
A. travelled so far below sea level.	B. was unaffected by sea conditions.
C. used such a well-designed tunnel.	D. offered a convenient way to travel.
Question 20: The writer uses the phrase ‘go for it’ (paragraph 2) to express the idea of ...
A. going abroad.	B. having a choice.	C. flying on a jet.	D. taking a risk.
Question 21: The writer ‘scolded’ himself (paragraph 4) because ...
A. they had to wait a long time on the platform.	B. he had worried unnecessarily.
C. the tickets arrived late.	D. he thought the trip was a silly idea.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
OUR ENERGY RESOURCES
 There are two categories of energy resources: renewable and non-renewable. Non-renewable energy resources cannot be replaced once they have been used up. Renewable energy resources, on the other hand, never run out. 
 Non-renewable energy comes from fossil fuels ...(22)... as coal, oil and natural gas. They were formed over millions of years from the remains of living things, and it would take millions of years to replace them. Fossil fuels release energy when they are burnt, but they also release large amounts of carbon dioxide, ...(23)... pollutes the atmosphere and increases global warming.
 Renewable energy resources include wind, water and solar power. The Earth has an endless supply of these forms of power, and using them causes little or no pollution. The power of the wind is ...(24)... into electricity using wind turbines. The power of moving water, whether from dams, or the ocean waves, can drive hydroelectric turbines, while energy from the sun can provide heat or be turned into electricity.
 Cutting down on the amount of fossil fuels we use would ...(25)... pollution and conserve the Earth’s resources before they disappear completely. We can all help. For example, we can slow down when driving and walk to school ...(26)... than travel by car, and we can turn off the lights when we leave the room.
 Question 22:A. similar	B. same	C. such	D. well
 Question 23:A. which	B. that	C. it	D. this
 Question 24:A. made	B. converted	C. changed	D. put
 Question 25:A. reduce	B. solve	C. settle	D. raise
 Question 26:A. better	B. faster	C. more	D. rather
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 27: I don’t think John is quite a soft touch, easy to persuade.