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SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG 
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
 (Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 536
 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 that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
 Question 1:A. instrumental	B. mathematics	C. communicate	D. accidental
 Question 2:A. recoil	B. cloister	C. turmoil	D. typhoid
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 03 to 09.
THE SUCCESS OF J. K. ROWLING
 There are few modern-day writers as renowned as Joanne Kathleen Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter. With over 30 awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time. In addition, her novels have famously been adapted into a series of box-office hits. These earn her so much income that the 47-year-old could comfortably retire, and live off Harry Potter royalties for the rest of her life! However, this lucrative success story started at the most humble of beginnings, with a talented but insecure writer too afraid to pursue her dreams.
 Joanne grew up in a house full of books that fuelled her creativity. She was so enchanted by fairy tales that she began to dream up her own, and by the time she was six years old she had written her first story about a rabbit and a giant bee. “Ever since Rabbit and Miss Bee, I have wanted to be a writer, though I rarely told anyone so,” recalls Joanne, “I was afraid they'd tell me I didn’t have a hope."
 Throughout her life, Joanne continued to write, filling entire boxes with stories and unfinished novels. But due to her lack of confidence, she never approached a publisher with any of her work. It wasn’t until later life, when Joanne lost her job and was living in poverty, that she finally devoted her time to writing. Then with nothing to lose, she contacted an agency with her first completed manuscript: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
 Joanne’s first novel was rejected by twelve different publishers and eventually found itself in the hands of Nigel Newton, the founder of Bloomsbury Press. He did not read the book himself, but gave it to his eight-year-old daughter. The girl loved the novel so much that Nigel agreed to take it on; but not without apprehensions. “You’ll never make any money out of children’s books,” he warned Joanne.
 Well, she certainly proved him wrong! To date, she has sold 500 million copies of her novels globally, and the Harry Potter franchise has reaped profits of £15 billion! Now, as the richest author in the world, no publisher in their right mind would dream of turning down one of her books! And as for Joanne’s confidence; well, let’s just say It’s been given quite a boost.
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]
Question 3: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to show how profitable the publishing industry can be
B. to describe the career of a famous author
C. to compare the publishing and film industries
D. to raise publicity about a children's book
Question 4: As a child, how did the works of other writers make Joanne feel?
A. Intimidated	B. Determined	C. Inspired	D. Hopeful
Question 5: W hat drove Nigel Newton to publish Joanne's first novel?
A. The fact that children's books sold well.	B. He was captivated upon reading it.
C. His daughter's reaction to the book.	D. He took pity on Joanne.
Question 6: According to the text, what initially stopped Joanne from contacting a publisher?
A. her financial situation	B. her self-doubt
C. her lack of time	D. her inability to complete a novel
Question 7: In the fourth sentence of the first paragraph, what does these refer to?
A. awards	B. books	C. films	D. royalties
Question 8: The word “turn down” is opposite of........
A. agree to	B. reject	C. admit	D. let off
Question 9: The word “fuelled” is closest in meaning to.......
A. gave impetus to	B. raised	C. brought in money	D. hinted
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10: Youth hostels are a good.......of accommodation when travelling on a budget.
A. preference	B. pick	C. selection	D. choice
Question 11: Temperate climates are best for people who cannot tolerate.......weather conditions.
A. radical	B. drastic	C. extreme	D. strict
Question 12: The restaurant had a.......atmosphere despite its uninviting exterior.
A. convenient	B. confident	C. comfortable	D. cosy
Question 13: When swimming in the Caribbean, it is not unusual to see.......of fish in knee-deep water.
A. herds	B. flocks	C. shoals	D. swarms
Question 14: Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and bold so we ventured to places off the beaten.......
A. track	B. road	C. path	D. route
Question 15: Living in an area with a (n).......climate, such as the desert, can be difficult.
A. humid 	B. dense	C. arid	D. barren
Question 16: Foreign......is hard to obtain in some countries.
A. currency	B. cash	C. current	D. change
Question 17: According to the latest news.......three mountain climbers have been killed in the blizzard.
A. bulletin	B. notice	C. notification	D. announcement
Question 18: The.....across the desert was made impossible by the sandstorm.
A. outing	B. excursion	C. trek	D. stroll
Question 19: Most national museums contain.......works of art.
A. priceless	B. worthless	C. worthwhile	D. costly
Question 20: The mountain.......illustrated in the brochure is breathtaking.
A. position	B. set	C. scene	D. scenery
Question 21: The......vegetation in the jungle made it difficult to spot snakes and lizards.
A. thick 	B. heavy	C. elaborate	D. strong
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 22: ~ A: “Are you going to that speed dating event on Saturday?” ~ B: “......................”
A. Saturday? His birthday is Friday, next week, I bet.
B. Which boy? No. He’s quite a bore.
C. Boring. I’ve seen it on the Net a lot of times.
D. I can't go this weekend after all but I want to go the following week.
Question 23: ~ A: “......................” ~ B: “Well, what I mean is, I think it’s a good idea.”
A. Do you mean it?	B. What’s the meaning of this word?
C. Is it what you mean?	D. I don't get what you mean.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 24: When I told my bank manager that I wanted to borrow £100,000, she showed me the door. 
A. asked to leave	B. ushered in	C. gave information	D. said hello
Question 25: It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it. 
A. cautious	B. reckless	C. secret	D. confidential
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 26: Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.
A. one	B. cook	C. so long	D. after having
Question 27: He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
A. without	B. knows to	C. the	D. apart
Question 28: How much times did Rick and Jennifer have to do the experiment before they obtained the results they had been expecting?
A. much	B. obtained the results	C. did Rick and Jennifer have to	D. been expecting
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 29:A. syndrome	B. rhythm	C. symphony	D. rhyme
 Question 30:A. occasion	B. session	C. illusion	D. erosion
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 37.
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
 On 16th December 1773, three British ships sat anchored in Boston harbour, America. Their cargo: 42,000 kgs of black tea. Unfortunately, this colossal shipment would never set foot on American soil. Instead, it would find itself at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. And here’s why... 
 By the late 18th century, Britain had conquered a significant portion of North America, including the eastern coast. This gave the British a monopoly over international trade. Among the many British imports, one of the most popular was tea, a product which was consumed in the colonies at a rate of 540,000 kg per year! However, as the British government ruled over this region, they decided to implement a tax on tea. This meant that for every ten kilograms of tea which landed on American soil, a tax of 66 pence would have to be paid to the British. The colonists were not impressed.
 Although the tax imposed on tea was relatively small, the colonists were unhappy about paying any tax at all. They felt unfairly governed by the British, who were at liberty to tax them in any way they wished. As such, they refused to allow the shipment to be unloaded and instead insisted that the tea be returned to England. However, the Royal British Governor, Thomas Hutchinson, would not let the ships leave without first unloading the cargo.
 For the protestors, this was the last straw. They descended upon the harbour and stormed the ships. Then, with few options remaining, they began opening the crates and dumping the tea into the ocean. In the end, every last crate was destroyed, amounting to 18 million cups of tea! The sheer quantity turned the water in the harbour brown for several days, and the event forever became known as the Boston Tea Party. The importers of the tea, the British-owned East India Tea Company, reported losses of £9,700, which is equivalent to millions in today’s economy! This angered the British to such an extent that they dispatched an army of soldiers to teach the rebels a lesson. However, fuelled by the events in Boston, the colonists fought back in what later became known as the American Revolutionary War. And after eight years of rebellion, they finally gained their independence, giving birth to a brand new nation: the United States of America.
[From STARLIGHT 10, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2013]
Question 31: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to faise aw areness about a political campaign	B. to explain the motive behind an act of rebellion
C. to discourage people from paying taxes	D. to criticise the British governent
Question 32: Why did the colonists refuse to accept the tea?
A. They disliked the Royal British Governor.	B. They discovered that it was from England.
C. They could not afford the tax.	D. They felt the British were abusing their power.
Question 33: How did colonising the eastern coast of America benefit the British government?
A. It allowed them to control trade.	B. They could m anipulate the price of goods.
C. It provided a base from which to conquer other regions.	D. It boosted British exports.
Question 34: What effect did the Boston Tea Party have on America?
A. It damaged their economy.	B. It made their water unsafe to drink.
C. It drove colonists to seek independence.	D. It led to harsher rule by the British.
Question 35: In the 4th sentence of the first paragraph, what does "it" refer to?
A. a British ship	B. the ships' cargo	C. American soil	D. an anchor
Question 36: What does the writer mean by "the last straw"?
A. the only lifebuoy to save the sinking ship	B. the last event of the bad uncontrollable siuation
C. The remains of the tea cargo	D. the last incident of the ship’s journey
Question 37: The word implement is closest in meaning to......
A. oblige	B. start to use	C. put into action	D. adopt
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 38: With over 30 awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time. 
A. kept safe	B. presented in public	C. ready to receive	D. advantageous for future
Question 39: We had a horrific journey, but we lived to tell the tale. 
A. were safe and sound	B. were home and dry
C. wrote lively stories	D. had memorable experience
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 40 to 45.
JOURNEY DEEP INTO THE EARTH
 In 1991, a local farmer in Vietnam found a cave deep in the Vietnamise jungle. Little ...(40)... a team of British cave explorers know what awaited ...(41)... as they followed the farmer into the cave years later in 2009. They were about to discover the world's largest cave measuring approximately 9 kilometres long and 150 metres high with a river running ...(42).... The cave, called Son Doong, was created some 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away limestone underneath a mountain. Some parts of the cave's roof have collapsed creating huge skylights. As a ...(43)... of these skylights, vegetation began to grow and formed the largest underground jungle. According to explorer and photographer Carsten Peter, who spent weeks inside the cave, the Son Doong cave is by ...(44)... the largest and most unique cave ever discovered. It is so large that explorers are still searching ...(45)... its end!
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]
 Question 40:A. did	B. was	C. would	D. had
 Question 41:A. this	B. them	C. there	D. for
 Question 42:A. in	B. past	C. through	D. over
 Question 43:A. column	B. result	C. unit	D. outfit
 Question 44:A. then	B. far	C. now	D. large
 Question 45:A. for	B. to	C. at	D. until
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: She tends to lose her temper for no reason.
A. My boss has no reason so she loses her temper.
B. My boss has no reason for tending to lose her temper.
C. My boss easily gets angry when there is a reason.
D. My boss often gets angry for no reason.
Question 47: Dancing was an activity that Dane had never wanted to do.
A. Dancing was an activity that had never appealed to Dane.
B. Dane always avoided dancing alone.
C. Never had Dane missed any dancing activity.
D. Dane often did nothing while he was dancing.
Question 48: No matter how hard he tried, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s heart.
A. How hard did he try, Henry couldn’t separate from Alice.
B. He tried as hard as possible, Henry couldn’t defeat Alice.
C. As much harder as he tried, Henry couldn’t love Alice.
D. Even though he tried very hard, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s affections.
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: Mum offered me another piece of pie. I told her I was full.
A. If I were not full Mum would offer me another piece of pie.
B. Because Mum offered me another piece of pie I was full as she told me.
C. I refused the piece of pie offered by Mum because I was full.
D. I told Mum that I had had enough when she offered me another piece of pie.
Question 50: We didn't like the holiday resort. We decided to enjoy what we could.
A. Finally we agreed to enjoy the holiday resort however little we liked it.
B. We preferred not to enjoy the holiday resort much according to our decision. 
C. We decided to make the most of the holiday resort even though we didn't like it much.
D. We might as well stay at the holiday resort despite our not liking I mucht.
The End
SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG 
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2017- 2018
 (Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 794
 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 that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
 Question 1:A. typhoid	B. turmoil	C. recoil	D. cloister
 Question 2:A. instrumental	B. mathematics	C. communicate	D. accidental
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 3:A. symphony	B. rhyme	C. rhythm	D. syndrome
 Question 4:A. erosion	B. illusion	C. occasion	D. session
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 5: With over 30 awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time. 
A. ready to receive	B. advantageous for future	C. kept safe	D. presented in public
Question 6: We had a horrific journey, but we lived to tell the tale. 
A. wrote lively stories	B. had memorable experience
C. were home and dry	D. were safe and sound
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 7: No matter how hard he tried, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s heart.
A. As much harder as he tried, Henry couldn’t love Alice.
B. He tried as hard as possible, Henry couldn’t defeat Alice.
C. How hard did he try, Henry couldn’t separate from Alice.
D. Even though he tried very hard, Henry couldn’t win Alice’s affections.
Question 8: She tends to lose her temper for no reason.
A. My boss has no reason so she loses her temper.
B. My boss easily gets angry when there is a reason.
C. My boss often gets angry for no reason.
D. My boss has no reason for tending to lose her temper.
Question 9: Dancing was an activity that Dane had never wanted to do.
A. Dancing was an activity that had never appealed to Dane.
B. Dane often did nothing while he was dancing.
C. Dane always avoided dancing alone.
D. Never had Dane missed any dancing activity.
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 10: It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it. 
A. confidential	B. secret	C. cautious	D. reckless
Question 11: When I told my bank manager that I wanted to borrow £100,000, she showed me the door. 
A. ushered in	B. gave information	C. asked to leave	D. said hello
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 12: He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
A. apart	B. without	C. knows to	D. the
Question 13: Janet is finally used to cook on an electric stove after having a gas one for so long.
A. so long	B. one	C. after having	D. cook
Question 14: How much times did Rick and Jennifer have to do the experiment before they obtained the results they had been expecting?
A. much	B. obtained the results	C. did Rick and Jennifer have to	D. been expecting
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 15: ~ A: “......................” ~ B: “Well, what I mean is, I think it’s a good idea.”
A. I don't get what you mean.	B. What’s the meaning of this word?
C. Is it what you mean?	D. Do you mean it?
Question 16: ~ A: “Are you going to that speed dating event on Saturday?” ~ B: “......................”
A. I can't go this weekend after all but I want to go the following week.
B. Which boy? No. He’s quite a bore.
C. Boring. I’ve seen it on the Net a lot of times.
D. Saturday? His birthday is Friday, next week, I bet.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 17 to 22.
JOURNEY DEEP INTO THE EARTH
 In 1991, a local farmer in Vietnam found a cave deep in the Vietnamise jungle. Little ...(17)... a team of British cave explorers know what awaited ...(18)... as they followed the farmer into the cave years later in 2009. They were about to discover the world's largest cave measuring approximately 9 kilometres long and 150 metres high with a river running ...(19).... The cave, called Son Doong, was created some 2 to 5 million years ago by river water eroding away limestone underneath a mountain. Some parts of the cave's roof have collapsed creating huge skylights. As a ...(20)... of these skylights, vegetation began to grow and formed the largest underground jungle. According to explorer and photographer Carsten Peter, who spent weeks inside the cave, the Son Doong cave is by ...(21)... the largest and most unique cave ever discovered. It is so large that explorers are still searching ...(22)... its end!
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]
 Question 17:A. did	B. was	C. had	D. would
 Question 18:A. for	B. there	C. this	D. them
 Question 19:A. in	B. over	C. through	D. past
 Question 20:A. result	B. column	C. outfit	D. unit
 Question 21:A. then	B. far	C. now	D. large
 Question 22:A. at	B. to	C. for	D. until
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 29.
THE SUCCESS OF J. K. ROWLING
 There are few modern-day writers as renowned as Joanne Kathleen Rowling, the creator of Harry Potter. With over 30 awards under her belt, she is one of the most successful authors of all time. In addition, her novels have famously been adapted into a series of box-office hits. These earn her so much income that the 47-year-old could comfortably retire, and live off Harry Potter royalties for the rest of her life! However, this lucrative success story started at the most humble of beginnings, with a talented but insecure writer too afraid to pursue her dreams.
 Joanne grew up in a house full of books that fuelled her creativity. She was so enchanted by fairy tales that she began to dream up her own, and by the time she was six years old she had written her first story about a rabbit and a giant bee. “Ever since Rabbit and Miss Bee, I have wanted to be a writer, though I rarely told anyone so,” recalls Joanne, “I was afraid they'd tell me I didn’t have a hope."
 Throughout her life, Joanne continued to write, filling entire boxes with stories and unfinished novels. But due to her lack of confidence, she never approached a publisher with any of her work. It wasn’t until later life, when Joanne lost her job and was living in poverty, that she finally devoted her time to writing. Then with nothing to lose, she contacted an agency with her first completed manuscript: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
 Joanne’s first novel was rejected by twelve different publishers and eventually found itself in the hands of Nigel Newton, the founder of Bloomsbury Press. He did not read the book himself, but gave it to his eight-year-old daughter. The girl loved the novel so much that Nigel agreed to take it on; but not without apprehensions. “You’ll never make any money out of children’s books,” he warned Joanne.
 Well, she certainly proved him wrong! To date, she has sold 500 million copies of her novels globally, and the Harry Potter franchise has reaped profits of £15 billion! Now, as the richest author in the world, no publisher in their right mind would dream of turning down one of her books! And as for Joanne’s confidence; well, let’s just say It’s been given quite a boost.
[STARLIGHT 9, Workbook, Express Publishing, 2014]
Question 23: What is the purpose of this article?
A. to describe the career of a famous author
B. to raise publicity about a children's book
C. to compare the publishing and film industries
D. to show how profitable the publishing industry can be
Question 24: According to the text, what initially stopped Joanne from contacting a publisher?
A. her financial situation	B. her lack of time
C. her inability to complete a novel	D. her self-doubt
Question 25: In the fourth sentence of the first paragraph, what does these refer to?
A. awards	B. films	C. royalties	D. books
Question 26: The word “turn down” is opposite of........
A. reject	B. agree to	C. let off	D. admit
Question 27: W hat drove Nigel Newton to publish Joanne's first novel?
A. His daughter's reaction to the book.	B. He took pity on Joanne.
C. The fact that children's books sold well.	D. He was captivated upon reading it.
Question 28: The word “fuelled” is closest in meaning to.......
A. hinted	B. brought in money	C. raised	D. gave impetus to
Question 29: As a child, how did the works of other writers make Joanne feel?
A. Intimidated	B. Inspired	C. Hopeful	D. Determined
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 30: Mum offered me another piece of pie. I told her I was full.
A. I refused the piece of pie offered by Mum because I was full.
B. I told Mum that I had had enough when she offered me another piece of pie.
C. If I were not full Mum would offer me another piece of pie.
D. Because Mum offered me another piece of pie I was full as she told me.
Question 31: We didn't like the holiday resort. We decided to enjoy what we could.
A. Finally we agreed to enjoy the holiday resort however little we liked it.
B. We might as well stay at the holiday resort despite our not liking I mucht.
C. We preferred not to enjoy the holiday resort much according to our decision. 
D. We decided to make the most of the holiday resort even though we didn't like it much.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 32: Youth hostels are a good.......of accommodation when travelling on a budget.
A. choice	B. pick	C. preference	D. selection
Question 33: Temperate climates are best for people who cannot tolerate.......weather conditions.
A. drastic	B. extreme	C. strict	D. radical
Question 34: The......vegetation in the jungle made it difficult to spot snakes and lizards.
A. heavy	B. elaborate	C. thick 	D. strong
Question 35: Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and bold so we ventured to places off the beaten.......
A. road	B. route	C. path	D. track
Question 36: According to the latest news.......three mountain climbers have been killed in the blizzard.
A. announcement	B. notification	C. notice	D. bulletin
Question 37: Most national museums contain.......works of art.
A. costly	B. worthwhile	C. worthless	D. priceless
Question 38: Living in an area with a (n).......climate, such as the desert, can be difficult.
A. barren	B. arid	C. dense	D. humid 
Question 39: The mountain.......illustrated in the brochure is breathtaking.
A. scenery	B. position	C. set	D. scene
Question 40: When swimming in the Caribbean, it is not unusual to see.......of fish in knee-deep water.
A. swarms	B. herds	C. shoals	D. flocks
Question 41: The.....across the desert was made impossible by the sandstorm.
A. excursion	B. trek	C. stroll	D. outing
Question 42: The restaurant had a.......atmosphere despite its uninviting exterior.
A. comfortable	B. cosy	C. confident	D. convenient
Question 43: Foreign......is hard to obtain in some countries.
A. current	B. currency	C. cash	D. change
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
THE BOSTON TEA PARTY
 On 16th December 1773, three British ships sat anchored in Boston harbour, America. Their cargo: 42,000 kgs of black tea. Unfortunately, this colossal shipment would never set foot on American soil. Instead, it would find itself at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. And here’s why... 
 By the late 18th century, Britain had conquered a significant portion of North America, including the eastern coast. This gave the British a monopoly over international trade. Among the many British imports, one of the most popular was tea, a product which was consumed in the colonies at a rate of 540,000 kg per year! However, as the British government ruled over this region, they decided to implement a tax on tea. This meant that for every ten kilograms of tea which landed on American soil, a tax of 66 pence would have to be paid to the British. The colonists were not impressed.
 Although the tax imposed on tea was relatively small, the colonists were unhappy about paying any tax at all. They felt unfairly governed by the British, who were at liberty to tax them in any way they wished. As such, they refused to allow the shipment to be unloaded and instead insisted that the tea be returned to England. However, the Royal British Governor, Thomas Hutchinson, would not let the ships leave without first unloading the cargo.
 For the protestors, this was the last straw. They descended upon the harbour and stormed the ships. Then, with few options remaining, they began opening the crates and dumping the tea into the ocean. In the end, every last crate was destroyed, amounting to 18 million cups of tea! The sheer quantity turned the water in the harbour brown for several days, and the event forever became known as the Boston Tea Party. The importers of the tea, the British-owned East India Tea Company, reported losses of £9,700, which is equivalent to millions in today’s economy! This angered the British to such an extent that they dispatched an army of soldiers to teach the rebels a lesson. However, fuelled by the events in Boston, the colonists fought back in what later became known as the American Revolutionary War. And after eight years of rebellion, they finally gained their independence, giving birth to a brand new nation: the United States of America.
[From STARLI