Đề tham khảo môn Tiếng Anh - Kỳ thi THPT Quốc gia năm học 2015-2016 - Trường THCS - THPT Mỹ Phước

	SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH LONG	ĐỀ THAM KHẢO - KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016
	TRƯỜNG THCS - THPT MỸ PHƯỚC	Môn: Tiếng Anh
	Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
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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. amount	 B. astound	C. mouthful	D. shoulder
Question 2: A. finished	B. advised	C. slipped	D. looked
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 the primary stress in each of the following questions. 
Question A. university	B. certificate	C. sociology	D. application 
Question A. successful	B. communicate	C. energetic	D. discussing
Question A. encourage	B. complete	C. producer	D. economical
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 6: This morning traffic was __________ by an accident outside the hall.
A. held up	B. held back	C. held on	D. held together
Question 7: It lost my Honda last week; I hadn't locked it. You______ it.
A. should lock	B. should have locked	C. must lock	D. could lock
Question 8: I’ve been reading this book for hours. It is _____ that I can’t put it down.
A. such good book	B. so a good book	C. such a good book 	D. a so good book
Question 9: The more electricity you use, _______your bill will be.
 	A. the highest	B. the more high	C. higher	D. the higher
Question 10: The water will be further polluted unless some measures ___________.
A. had been taken	B. are taken	 	C. were taken	D. will be taken
Question 11: I will stand here and wait for you ______ you come back.
	A. because	B. though	C. so	D. until
Question 12: Frankly, I'd rather you _____ anything about it for the time being.
	A. don't do	B. hadn't do	C. didn't do	D. haven't done
Question 13: Your house needs _______before the new year.
A. painting	B. painted	C. to paint	D. paint
Question 14: Many children are under such a high _______ of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
	A. recommendation 	B. interview           	C. pressure              	D. concentration
Question 15: The tourists asked me how _________to Hoan Kiem lake.
A. did they get 	B. they could get	C. would they get	D. could they get
Question 16: A _____ is the person who sells flowers.
	A. greengrocer	B. vegetarian	C. vegetable	D. florist
Question 17: Sarah is sorry that she didn't applied for that job. She wishes ______.
	A. she had applied	B. she hasn't applied	C. she applied	D. she has applied
Question 18: Why didn’t you tell me about this before? I certainly wish I _____ earlier.
A. had informed	B. had been informed	C. were informed	D. informed
Question 19: Both the driver and the passengers _____ very much scared by the terrorists.
	A. was	B. has been	C. were	D. are
Question 20: John: “I don’t like your attitude.” – Jill: “ I don’t care _____”
A. if you didn’t like it.	B. whether you like it or not.
C. do you like it or not.	D. you like it or not
Question 21: Since I moved in, my upstairs neighbour _________his stereo loudly every night.
	A. is playing	B. played	C. has played	D. plays
Question 22: Tommy is going to out. Unfortunately, the sky is dark. He wants to borrow Naomi's umbrella.
	- Naomi: "It might rain this evening. Why don't you take an umbrella?
	- Tommy: " ____________"
	A. I know, thanks for warning me.	B. That's a good. Must I borrow yours?
	B. That's a good idea. May I borrow yours?	D. Thank you for your umbrella.
Question 23: My brother doesn’t do any household chores but _________out the garbage.
	A. taking	B. takes	C. to take	D. take
Question 24: The team look really confident tonight _____ the coach has had them pratise hard.
	A. if	B. because	C. even	D. while
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: After her mother died, she was raised by her grandparents.
A. brought up   	B. come into           	C. grown up          	D. put up
Question 26: When he passes the entrance exam, his parents will be walking on the air.
A. extremely happy 	B. extremely light
C. feeling extremely airy 	D. feeling extremely unhappy 
Question 27: Cancer is becoming one of the common diseases. 
A. ordinary 	B. universal 	C. rare 	D. usual
Question 28: Overpopulation tends to create conditions which may result in famine after the failure of a single crop.
	A. bring about	B. bring over	C. bring up	D. bring back
Question 29: There was no one take over the army when the general died in a battle.
	A. fight	B. defend	C. protect	D. control
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 30: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of 
	 A	 B	C
communication.
 D
Question 31 : It was not until after midnight when the noise next door stopped..
	 A 	 B C D
Question 32: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday
 A B C D	
Question 33: I've just spoken to Sally, that send you her love.
	 A B C	D
Question 34: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
	 A B 	 C D 
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.
The warming of the Pacific Ocean has created weather patterns (35)___ strongly affect the world. When the water is warm, the (36)___ of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding regions decreases. Australia could (37)___ experience a drought in many parts. On (38)___ hand, Chile (which borders the Pacific Ocean) is preparing for (39)___ rainstorms. In Pakistan and northwestern India, the weather pattern makes the rainy season weaker and makes the area much drier. This happening is called El Nino and is used (40)___ weather forecasters to make long-range weather predictions. They also know that El Nino will (41)___ unusually heavy rains to the southwestern part of the United States and make the central part of the country drier at the same time. According to research, weather forecasters (42)___ know about the coming weather with certainty. Now everything has become completely different. El Nino itself used to be (43)___. It would occur every two to seven years. But now, this weather pattern is becoming more frequent. We cannot say when and how often tornadoes or cyclones occur. Scientists are unsure of the reason for this (44)___ on a global scale either.
Question 35: A. that	B. when	C. what	D. whether
Question 36: A. figure	B. number	C. deal	D. amount
Question 37: A. nevertheless	B. ever	C. however	D. even
Question 38: A. the other	B. another	C. other	D. others
Question 39: A. strict	B. severe	C. cruel	D. angry
Question 40: A. to	B. by	C. on	D. at
Question 41: A. fetch	B. bring	C. carry	D. take
Question 42: A. get used to	B. are used to	C. used to be	D. used to
Question 43: A. remarkable	B. notable	C. incredible	D. predictable
Question 44: A. transfer	B. shift	C. change	D. transformation
Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.
LEVEL OF VOCABULARY
Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described. 
Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and expression are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speed or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. 
Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than writing. Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to require its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events. 
It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population.
Finally, it is worth noting that the terms “standard”, “colloquial”, and “slang” exist only as abstract labels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use three types of expressions. 
Question 45: The word "appropriate" in line 9 is closest in meaning to ________. 
A. old 	B. large 	C. important 	D. correct 
Question 46: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? 
A. Standard speech 	B. Different types of vocabulary 
C. Idiomatic phrases 	D. Dictionary usage 
Question 47:The word "obscurity" in line 13 could best be replaced by ________. 
A. tolerance 	B. influence 	C. qualification 	D. disappearance 
Question 48: How is “slang” defined by the author? 
A. Words and phrases accepted by the majority of formal usage.
B. Words or phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries. 
C. Words or phrases that are understood by a restricted group of speakers. 
D. Words or phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal 
Question 49: Where in the passage does the author explain where colloquial language and slang are most commonly used? 
A. Line 21-23 	B. Line 16-17 	C. Line 10-11 	D. Line 3-4
Question 50:Which of the following is true of standard usage? 
A. It is constantly changing 	B. It is limited to written language 
C. It is only understood by the upper classes D. It can be used in formal and informal settings 
Question 51: The word “them” in line 14 refers to ________. 
A. slang phrases 	B. words 	C. the majority 	D. memories 
Question 52:The author mentions all of the following as requirements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT ________. 
A. new situations 	 	B. a number of linguists 
C. interaction among diverse groups 	D. new generation 
Question 53: It can be inferred from the passage that the author ________. 
A. does not approve of either slang or colloquial speech in any situation 
B. approves of slang and colloquial speech in appropriate situations 
C. approves of colloquial speech in some situations, but not slang 
D. does not approve of colloquial usage in writing 
Question 54: What does the author mean by the statement in line 5-7: "Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations."? 
A. Informal language contains colloquialisms, which are not found in more formal language. 
B. Familiar situations that are experienced by most people are called colloquialisms. 
C. Familiar words and phrases are found in both speech and writing in formal settings. 
D. Most of the speakers of a language can used both formal and informal speech in their appropriate situations.
Read the following passage and mark A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54.
	Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider.
	Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?” There are no right or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank them in order of importance to you.
	The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields in concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country.
	If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission. 
	Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one.
Question 55: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to _______.
 	A. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.
 	B. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
 	C. indicate that the answers are not really important. 
D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time. 
Question 56: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to_______.
 	A. questions	B. answers	C. features	D. jobs
Question 57: The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by_______.
 	A. discovering	B. considering	C. measuring	D. disposing 
Question 58: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city? 
A. plumbing	 	B. law	 	C. retail sales	D. advertising
Question 59: The word “evoke” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to_______.
 	A. agree on	B. bring to mind	C. be related to 	D. differ from
Question 60: The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to_______.
 	A. occupation	 	B. the traveling life	C. a flight attendant	D. commission 
Question 61: It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 that________.
A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid. 
B. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.
C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion.
D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.
Question 62: In paragraph 5, the author suggests that________.
 	A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
 	B. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.
 	C. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully. 
D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future.
Question 63: Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4? 
 	A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
 	B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
 	C. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
 	D. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
Question 64: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
 	A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
 	B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
 	C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant
 	D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate. 
WRITING
PART I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 65.They planted this trees a long time ago.
These trees ......................................................................................................................
Question 66.His father lent him the money, so he was able to buy that expensive car made in Japan.
Had it .........................................................................................................................
Question 67.After the committee members had considered the consequences, they voted on the proposal.
Having..
Question 68.“How did you get that scar on your face?”, he said to me .
He asked .........................................................................................................................
Question 69.Hollywood is an ideal place for yearly filming .It has year-round sunny climate.
Hollywood ......................................................................................................................
PART II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the importance of family in your life.
The following prompt might be helpful to you.
 - supporting us 
 - sharing feelings, secrets, problems 
 - helping us improve our personality
Question 65.These trees were planted a long time ago.
Question 66.Had it not been for his father’s money, he wouln’t have been able to buy that expensive car made in Japan.
Question 67. Having considered the consequences, they voted on the proposal.
Question 68.He asked me how I had got that scar on my face.
Question 69.Hollywood, which has year-round sunny climate, is an ideal place for yearly filming,