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MR. BEAN’S MATERIALS 
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ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 
Môn: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ SỐ 02 
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is 
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 
Question 1: A. measles B. meant C. leader D. teacher 
Question 2: A. needed B. afforded C. advanced D. invented 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in 
the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 
Question 3: A. favor B. deny C. decide D. again 
Question 4: A. information B. calculation C. energetic D. investigate 
Question 5: A. history B. mathematics C. literature D. physics 
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: The majority of workers find it quite hard to live on the amount of the money they earn. 
A. most of B. entire C. almost D. all of 
Question 7: Paul always gets nervous whenever he has to give a presentation. 
A. anxious B. fearful C. impressed D. supportive 
Question 8: Tests are regularly conducted in this area to ascertain whether pollution levels have 
dropped. 
A. contemplate B. behold C. determine D. consider 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE 
in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. 
Question 9: The dim lights made it hard to see, so Ben squinted to make out the stranger's face in the 
distance. 
A. faint B. muted C. strong D. weak 
Question 10: Henry hoped that his sons would someday take over his retail business and maintain 
the high level of customer service and satisfaction that Henry valued so much. 
A. uphold B. continue C. eliminate D. connect 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs 
correction. 
Question 11: The rate of snow accumulation in the formation area are critical to the pace of glacial 
movement. 
A. accumulation B. are C. to the D. movement 
Question 12: More murders are reported in December in the United States than for any other month. 
A. More B. are reported C. the D. for 
Question 13: Although Emily Dickinson publishes only three of her verses before she died, today 
there are more than one thousand of her poems printed in many important collections. 
A. publishes B. there are C. thousand of D. in 
Question 14: Humans who lived thousands years ago, long before alphabets were devised, they used 
pictures to record events and to communicate ideas. 
A. who B. ago C. they D. to communicate 
Question 15: More companies returned to the task of development new kinds of antibiotics, and as 
this book is being prepared, a number are undergoing clinical trials. 
A. to B. development C. kinds of D. a 
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
Question 16: The students don’t know how to do the exercise___________ by the teacher yesterday. 
A. written B. is writing C. who written D. which written 
Question 17: It’s only a small flat but it___________ my needs perfectly. 
A. settles B. meets C. supplies D. fills 
Question 18: A___________ of interest briefly crossed his face at the mention of her name. 
A. flicker B. trace C. mark D. hint 
Question 19: The teacher made up a difficult question, but at last, Tung___________ a good answer. 
A. came up for B. came up to C. came up against D. came up with 
Question 20: ___________ disabled children cannot enjoy toys designed for nondisabled youngsters is 
the subject of the report. 
A. What B. Those C. That D. Because 
Question 21: You should have___________ your research paper again before you handed it in. 
A. gone over B. gone under C. gone with D. gone down with 
Question 22: Manh asked me___________ that film the night before. 
A. that I saw B. had I seen C. if I had seen D. if had I seen 
Question 23: We’ve got another set to___________ if this one doesn’t work. 
A. fall back on B. come out with C. set out D. go in for 
Question 24: I said that I had met her___________. 
A. yesterday B. the previous day C. the day D. the before day 
Question 25: When we arrived at the meeting place, the others___________. 
A. left B. have left C. had left D. are leaving 
Question 26: She has been studying engineering___________. 
A. since 5 years B. for 5 years C. 5 years before D. during 5 years 
Question 27: She told me___________. 
A. shut the door but don’t lock it. B. shut the door but not lock it. 
C. to shut the door but not lock it. D. to shut the door but not to lock it. 
Question 28: - Alice: “What shall we do this weekend?” 
 - Carol: “________________________” 
A. I went out for dinner. B. Oh, that’s good. 
C. Let’s go out for dinner. D. No problem. 
Question 29: Don’t be late for the class often, ___________ people will think you are a disobedient 
student. 
A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so 
Question 30: If Bean___________ with us, he would have a good time. 
A. would had come B. came C. would come D. have come 
Question 31: - Khanh: “I’d like the blue jacket, pleases! Can I try it on?” 
 - Tien: “Yes, _____________________.” 
A. you would B. you must C. certainly D. you do 
Question 32: ___________, he would have passed the exam. 
A. were Manh studied B. Had Manh studied harder 
C. If Manh had not studied harder D. If Manh studied harder 
Question 33: By the time you get back, I___________ all my correspondence and then I_________ you with 
yours. 
A. will have finished/ can help B. will finish/ can have helped 
C. will be finished/ have helped D. have finished/ have helped 
Question 34: - Toan: “Thank you for the delicious meal” 
 - Minh: “______________________.” 
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A. Never wonder B. No problem C. All right D. I’m glad you enjoyed it 
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. 
One of the major problems in the art world is how to distinguish and promote an artist. In 
effect, a market must be created for an artist to become successful. The practice of signing and 
numbering individual prints was introduced by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, the nineteenth-century 
artist best known for the painting of his mother, called “Arrangement in Grey and Black,” but known to 
most of us as “Whistler’s Mother.” Whistler’s brother-in-law, Sir Francis Seymour Haden, a less well-
known artist, had speculated that collectors might find prints more attractive if they knew that there 
were only a limited number of copies produced. By signing the work in pencil, an artist could 
guarantee and personalize each print. 
As soon as Whistler and Haden began the practice of signing and numbering their prints, their 
work began to increase in value. When other artists noticed that the signed prints commanded higher 
prices, they began copying the procedure. 
Although most prints are signed on the right-hand side in the margin below the image, the 
placement of the signature is a matter of personal choice. Indeed, prints have been signed within the 
image, in any of the margins, or even on the reverse side of the print. Whenever the artist elects to sign 
it, a signed print is still valued above an unsigned one, even in the same edition. 
Question 35: Which of the following would be a better title for the passage? 
A. Whistler’s Mother B. Whistler’s Greatest Works 
C. The Practice of Signing Prints D. Copying Limited Edition Prints 
Question 36: What made Whistler’s work more valuable? 
A. His fame as an artist B. His painting of his mother 
C. His signature on the prints D. His brother-in-law’s prints 
Question 37: The word “speculated” could be best replaced by_____________. 
A. guessed B. noticed C. denied D. announced 
Question 38: The word “distinguish” is closest in meaning to_____________. 
A. recognize differences B. making improvement C. allow exceptions D. accept changes 
Question 39: The word “it” refers to_____________. 
A. the same edition B. the image C. the reverse side D. a print 
Question 40: Where in the passage does the author indicate where an artist’s signature might be 
found on a work? 
A. the second paragraph B. the third paragraph C. the first paragraph D. no evidence 
Question 41: What does the author mean by the statement: “As soon as Whistler and Haden began 
the practice of signing and numbering their prints, their work began to increase in value.”? 
A. The prints that were signed and numbered were worth more. 
B. The signing and numbering of prints was not very popular. 
C. The signatures became more valuable than the prints. 
D. Many copies of the prints were made. 
Question 42: What was true about the painting of Whistler’s mother? 
A. It was painted by Sir Francis Seymour Haden. 
B. Its title was “Arrangement in Grey and Black.” 
C. It was not one of Whistler’s best paintings. 
D. It was a completely new method of painting. 
Question 43: The author mentions all of the following as reasons why a collector prefers a signed 
print EXCEPT_____________. 
A. it guarantees the print’s authenticity B. it makes the print more personal 
C. it encourages higher prices for the print D. it limits the number of copies of the print 
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Question 44: It can be inferred from the passage that artists number their prints_____________. 
A. as an accounting procedure B. to guarantee a limited edition 
C. when the buyer requests it D. at the same place on each of the prints 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the 
correct word. 
English is spreading fast and it has been predicted that one in ten of the world’s 6000 languages 
will become (45)___________ over the next century. Even countries with millions of native language 
speakers are so worried by the growth of English that they have devised policies to fight back. 
The French have (46)___________ regulations to deal with what they see as an American cultural 
invasion. Corporations and government bodies are not (47)___________ to use English terms where there 
are French (48)___________. And to ensure there are as many of these as possible, a Terminology 
Commission has been set up with the task of creating them. In order to protect local languages and 
culture, the European Union introduced a new set of laws, (49)___________ states that half of the TV 
programmes shown in member states must be European. New technology does not make things easy 
for (50)___________ languages. Today there is another medium to worry about: the Internet. English 
covers about 90 per cent of traffic and the World Wide Web will only accelerate its spread around the 
world. (51)___________ broadcasting, however, most communication on the Net is written, so it needn’t 
present the same threat to regional accents and dialects. It is also decentralized and more interactive 
than broadcasting, which may help to (52)___________ the disappearance of minority languages. 
Even if English were universally (53)___________, this would not mean the end of diversity. 
English is not exactly the same the world over: you only have to compare American and British English 
to realize that. The Net, too, is an instrument of change. Because Net communication is mainly written, 
many people use abbreviations (54)___________ things up and this trend means the language is changing 
with Internet use. In 10 to 20 years from now the English on the Net may well be unrecognizable 
compared with the English we know now. 
Question 45: A. extinct B. ruined C. vanished D. devastated 
Question 46: A. brought up B. brought in C. brought down D. brought off 
Question 47: A. advised B. let C. given D. allowed 
Question 48: A. correspondences B. interactions C. equivalents D. same 
Question 49: A. which B. that C. who D. what 
Question 50: A. other B. another C. the other D. others 
Question 51: A. Likely B. Alike C. Unlike D. Unlikely 
Question 52: A. decrease B. ban C. prohibit D. prevent 
Question 53: A. adapted B. adopted C. modified D. changed 
Question 54: A. look B. break C. take D. speed 
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. 
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where staff physicians practice a special integrated 
approach to patient care, is one of the largest medical facilities in the world. The clinic staff consists of 
a 12-member, committee-based board of governors and 900 physicians and medical personnel whose 
records are updated by approximately 200 auxiliary personnel. About 800 resident doctors assist the 
full time physicians as a phase of their training in medicine and surgery while they acquire their 
specializations. The Mayo approach to treatment has been hailed for its almost miraculous patient 
recovery rate. 
William Worral Mayo was born in Manchester, England, immigrated to the United States in 
1845, and immediately began his medical training. In 1860, he took an active part in organizing the 
Minnesota Territory and accepted the position of an Army surgeon during a Sioux Indian outbreak. 
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This appointment became a stepping stone for his advancement to the post of provost surgeon for the 
southern portion of the state in 1863. His personal dedication and courage became legendary when a 
cyclone struck Rochester, and he was placed in charge of an emergency hospital. 
William Worral Mayo provided crucial assistance to his sons in launching their team practice in 
1889, while they were holding positions at St. Mary’s Hospital. William James became recognized for 
his surgical skill in gallstone, cancer, and abdominal operations. He and his brother, Charles Horace, 
founded the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and donated $1.5 million to establish the foundation 
for contributions. Charles William, the son of Charles Horace Mayo, became a member of the board of 
governors at the Mayo Graduate School and an alternate delegate to the United Nations General 
Assembly before retiring from the clinic in 1963. 
William James Mayo presided in the American Medical Association and served in Army military 
corps as a brigadier general in the medical reserve. Charles Horace was a professor of surgery and a 
health officer of Rochester subsequent to serving in the armed forces between 1914 and 1918. The 
Mayo practice became known far and wide for its success in surgical procedures. In 1914, the practice 
moved into its own medical center, and today the number of patients equals approximately 280,000 
per annum. Since the clinic opened in 1907, 4.5 million patients have been treated. 
Question 55: What is best title for the passage? 
A. A welcome to the Mayo Clinic B. Brilliant American Surgeon 
C. The Contribution of the Mayo Family D. The Start of a Successful Practice. 
Question 56: The word “integrated” is closest in meaning to_____________. 
A. unified B. goal-oriented C. ready-made D. unique 
Question 57: What can be inferred from the first paragraph? 
A. Rochester, Minnesota is a city with large population. 
B. The Mayo Clinic employees have set many medical records. 
C. They Mayo Clinic is a large specialized teaching hospital. 
D. The clinic’s physicians represent many medical specializations. 
Question 58: According to the passage, William Worral Mayo was involved in caring for the patients 
affected by_____________. 
A. an outbreak of an epidemic B. a spread of disease among Indians 
C. a devastating natural disaster D. a brief military confrontation 
Question 59: The word “dedication” is closest in meaning to_____________. 
A. dejection B. devotion C. deliberation D. delectation 
Question 60: According to the passage, who were the first physicians in the clinic? 
A. William Worral Mayo and Charles Horace Mayo 
B. William James Mayo and Charles Horace Mayo 
C. William Worral Mayo and William James Mayo 
D. William James Mayo and Charles William Mayo 
Question 61: The word “founded” is closest in meaning to_____________. 
A. found B. established C. fortified D. articulated 
Question 62: The word “contributions” is closest in meaning to_____________. 
A. contractions B. conventions C. gifts D. prizes 
Question 63: In addition to their medical expertise, what common characteristics distinguished the 
careers of the Mayo brothers? 
A. Funding of schools in Minnesota B. Positions on the board of directors 
C. Military and political service D. Donations for poor patients 
Question 64: The phrase “subsequent to” is closest in meaning to_____________. 
A. because B. regardless of C. after D. contrary to 
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 điểm) 
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Part I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is 
exactly the same as the provided one. 
Question 1: I think you should tell the police about the accident. 
→ If I were you, I would tell the police about the accident 
Question 2: “I’m sorry that I broke the glass,” Vinh said to Hien. 
→ Vinh apologized to Hien for breaking/ having broken the glass. 
Question 3: We started cooking for the party four hours ago. 
→ We have been cooking for the party for four hours. 
Question 4: They were so excited that they couldn’t sit still. 
→ Such was their excitement that they began to jump up and down. 
Question 5: The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several years. 
→ It looked as if the house had been unoccupied for several years. 
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of reading books. Write your 
paragraph on your answer sheet. 
The following prompts might be helpful to you. 
 - Widening knowledge 
 - Improving language 
 - Relaxing. 
SAMPLE WRITING 
A book is a wonderful source of knowledge and entertainment, therefore, reading book enriches the 
reader’s understanding, improves his ability of language and entertains him as well. First, books 
contain knowledge that is passed through generations to generations, so readers can provide 
themselves with wonderful experience and skills. We can learn a lot from reading and apply the things 
we get to better our lives. Second, through reading the readers’ language will be enriched and 
bettered. Some readers may even become linguists or else. Moreover, books of all kinds are 
entertaining means as they help the readers relax and enjoy life. Stories, poems, biographies, thrillers, 
comics or even scientific books bring their readers all satisfying wishes of joys and happiness. To 
conclude, books, cheap storage of knowledge, entertainment and language, can be kept for long to read 
whenever you wish to update and enjoy yourself. (145 words) 
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