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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 03 
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 
differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
Question 1: A. how B. know C. town D. brown 
Question 2: A. cough B. rough C. laugh D. although 
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 3: A. comfort B. nation C. apply D. moment 
Question 4: A. evaluate B. favorable C. convenient D. relationship 
Question 5: A. accurate B. customer C. computer D. exercise 
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: Prior to his appointment as secretary of state, Henry Kissinger was a professor of 
government and international affairs at Harvard. 
A. Instead of B. Before C. During D. After 
Question 7: When the protestor entered the meeting clad only in a beach towel, the audience 
was dumbfounded. 
A. speechless B. excited C. content D. applauding 
Question 8: Married couples can get a divorce if they find they are not compatible. 
A. able to budget the money B. capable of having children 
C. capable of living harmoniously D. able to share an apartment or a house 
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 9: My parents always disapproved of my smoking. They even told me once it would stop 
me growing taller. 
A. objected to B. supported C. denied D. refused 
Question 10: Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest. 
A. hungry B. rich C. poor D. full 
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 11: Before television became popular, people used to entertain each other in the evening 
by playing games, and saying stories. 
A. became popular B. to entertain C. each other D. saying 
Question 12: My father is very busy with his business; therefore , he is always willing to give 
a hand with the housework. 
A. willing to give a hand B. with C. therefore D. the 
Question 13: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end. 
A. my new B. strangely C. got used D. in the end 
Question 14: The first important requirements for you to become a mountain climber are your 
strong passion and you have good health. 
A. The first important B. to become C. are D. you have good health 
Question 15: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out. 
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A. did he enter B. when C. the lights D. went out 
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: ___________ TV for the last four hours? Turn it off and get some exercise. 
A. Do you watch B. Are you watching 
 C. Did you watch D. Have you been watching 
Question 17: He is wearing a gold ring on his fourth finger. He must___________. 
 A. have been married B. be married C. marry D. have married 
Question 18: It can be an amazing experience for those who have the___________ to leave their family 
and friend and live in a new place. 
 A. courage B. courageous C. encourage D. encouragement 
Question 19: It should be easy for Peter to find more time to spend with his children___________ he no 
longer has to work in the evenings and on weekends. 
 A. even though B. but C. now that D. due to 
Question 20: __________ man suffering from__________ shock should not be given anything to drink. 
 A. A/ the B. The/ a C. Ø/ a D. A/ Ø 
Question 21: Scarcely had he stepped out of the room__________ he heard a loud laughter within. 
 A. until B. when C. than D. then 
Question 22: Daisy’s marriage has been arranged by her family. She is marrying a man___________. 
 A. she hardly knows him B. whom she hardly know 
 C. she hardly knows D. that she hardly know 
Question 23: During our stay in Venice, we bought a___________ bottle. 
A. glass lovely perfume B. lovely glass perfume 
C. lovely perfume glass D. glass perfume lovely 
Question 24: If it ___________ a trouble, I’d love to have a cup of coffee. 
A. hadn’t been B. isn’t C. wasn’t D. weren’t 
Question 25: The villagers strongly recommend that a new school___________ immediately. 
A. must be built B. is going to be built C. be built D. will be built 
Question 26: He’ll be very upset if you___________ his offer of help. 
A. turn away B. turn from C. turn down D. turn against 
Question 27: ___________ my personal qualities, I have experience of working in a multi-national 
company for three years. 
A. Beside B. In addition C. Instead of D. Apart from 
Question 28: Although________ satisfied with the contract, the officials hesitatingly agreed to sign it. 
A. complete B. completed C. completion D. completely 
Question 29: While talking with native English speakers, we can take___________ a lot of new words and 
structures. 
A. on B. up C. in D. over 
Question 30:__________, they decided not to go to Australia for their holidays but went to America 
instead. 
A. At the end B. At least C. In the end D. In the least 
Question 31: In many families the important decisions are_________ by women. 
A. done B. arrived C. made D. given 
Question 32: Albert Einstein’s contributions to scientific theory_________ those of Galileo and Newton. 
A. was important than B. were more important 
C. was the most important D. were as important as 
Question 33: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted. 
- Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight?” –Sarah: “___________.” 
A. That’s a great idea B. That’s acceptable 
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C. You are very welcome D. It’s kind of you to invite 
Question 34: Cindy wanted to drive her best friend to have dinner at an Italian restaurant but her car 
couldn't start. Therefore, she had to borrow one from Nancy. Choose the most suitable response to fill 
in the blank in the following exchange. 
- Cindy: "Would you mind lending me your car?" 
- Nancy: " _______________." 
A. Yes. Here it is B. Yes, let's C. Great D. No, not at all 
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. 
It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity. Both are commonly used for lighting and 
heating today. We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame. But it was not 
long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters. To make fire, it was necessary to strike 
a piece of iron on flint for sparks to ignite some tinder. If the tinder was damp, or the flint old, you had 
to borrow some fire from a neighbor. We do not know exactly when or how people first used fire. 
Perhaps, many ages ago, they found that sticks would burn if they were dropped into some hole where 
melted lava from a volcano lay boiling. They brought the lighted sticks back to make their fire in a cave. 
Or, they may have seen trees catch fire through being struck by lightning, and used the trees to start 
their own fires. 
Gradually people learned they could start a fire without traveling far to find flames. They 
rubbed two pieces of wood together. This method was used for thousands of years. When people 
became used to making fires with which to cook food and stay warm at night, they found that certain 
resins or gums from trees burnt longer and brighter. They melted resins and dipped branches in the 
liquid to make torches that lit their homes at night. Iron stands in which torches used to be fixed can 
still be seen in old buildings of Europe. There was no lighting in city streets until gas lamps, and then 
electric lamps were installed. Boys ran about London at night carrying torches of burning material. 
They were called torch boys, or link boys, and earned a living by guiding visitors to friends’ houses at 
night. For centuries homes were lit by candles until oil was found. Even then, oil lamps were no more 
effective than a cluster of candles. We read about the splendors and marvels of ancient palaces and 
castles, but we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night. 
Question 35: The word “lighter” in the passage mostly means__________. 
A. a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light 
B. a small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc. 
C. the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc. that makes it possible to see things 
D. a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire 
Question 36: To make a fire in times just before the advent of matches, it was essential to have access 
to__________. 
A. a burning fire or to possess flint B. a burning fire or to possess iron 
C. flint, iron and dry tinder D. a magnifying glass 
Question 37: The first fire used by people was probably obtained__________. 
A. from the sun’s heat through glass B. by rubbing wood together 
C. from heat or fire caused by nature D. by striking iron against flint 
Question 38: Torches for lighting were made from__________. 
A. the wood of gum trees B. iron bars dipped in melted resins 
C. wooden poles dipped in oil D. tree branches dipped in melted resins 
Question 39: Before the electric lamp was invented__________. 
A. oil lamps and then candles were used 
B. candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time 
C. candles and then oil lamps were used 
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D. people did not use any form of lighting in their houses 
Question 40: The word “splendors” in the passage mostly means__________. 
A. wonderful things that have been achieved 
B. places where a lot of people go on holiday 
C. things that fill one with surprise and admiration 
D. the beautiful and impressive features of a place 
Question 41: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passage? 
A. We know exactly when and how people first used fire. 
B. A world is impossible without gas or electricity. 
C. We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder. 
D. Matches and lighters were invented not long ago. 
Question 42: The word “gloomy” in the passage mostly means__________. 
A. totally covered with darkness B. badly lit in a way that makes one feel sad 
C. containing a lot of white D. full of light; having the natural light of day 
Question 43: What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there? 
A. Gas lighting. B. No lighting at all. C. Electric lighting. D. Oil lighting. 
Question 44: The best title for the passage could be__________. 
A. Prehistoric People and Fire B. Fire: Discovery and Uses 
C. Different Types of Lamps D. The Advantages of Candles 
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. 
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant 
information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your (45)__________, experiences, 
education, work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples 
that support the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye 
and (46)__________ areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information. Think 
about how you can answer difficult questions (47)__________ and positively, while keeping each answer 
brief. 
An interview gives the employer a (48)__________ to get to know you. While you do want to 
market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (49)__________. Never say 
anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors. Always think of 
something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be (50)__________. If you 
are genuinely interested (51)__________ the job, let the interviewer know that. 
 One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched 
the organization prior to the interview. You can also (52)__________ interest by asking questions about 
the job, the organization, and its services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask 
questions that build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and (53)__________ 
close attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an 
insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the 
(54)__________ of an interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the 
employer. 
Question 45: A. practices B. strengths C. pressures D. promotions 
Question 46: A. hide B. limit C. identify D. express 
Question 47: A. sharply B. accurately C. hardly D. rightly 
Question 48: A. change B. chance C. practice D. way 
Question 49: A. expression B. ability C. response D. respect 
Question 50: A. enthusiast B. enthusiastic C. enthusiastically D. enthusiasm 
Question 51: A. with B. on C. for D. in 
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Question 52: A. show B. appear C. conceal D. cover 
Question 53: A. make B. spend C. pay D. choose 
Question 54: A. finish B. final C. close D. end 
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. 
It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What 
causes extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a changed environment, it may perish. The 
exact causes of a species’ death vary from situation to situation. Rapid ecological change may render 
an environment hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change and a species may not be 
able to adapt. Food Resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause 
problems for a species requiring these resources. Other species may become better adapted to an 
environment, resulting in competition and, ultimately, in the death of a species. 
 The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent 
analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time – a 
mass extinction. One of the best-known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago 
with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life. Perhaps the largest mass extinction was 
the one that occurred 225 million years ago. When approximately 95 percent of all species died, mass 
extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the 
close interrelationship of many species. If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of 
the plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not 
living in the oceans. Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction. 
 One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years 
have tended to be more intense every 26 million years. This periodic extinction might be due to 
intersection of the Earth’s orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some 
researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may be 
eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason. A species’ survival may have nothing to do 
with its ability or inability to adapt. If so, some of evolutionary history may reflect a sequence of 
essentially random events. 
Question 55: The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to__________. 
A. environment B. species C. extinction D. 99 percent 
Question 56: The word “ultimately” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to__________. 
A. exceptionally B. dramatically C. eventually D. unfortunately 
Question 57: What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth’s history? 
A. They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms. 
B. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes. 
C. They have caused rapid change in the environment. 
D. They are no longer in existence. 
Question 58: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from rapid 
ecological change? 
A. Temperature changes B. Availability of food resources 
C. Introduction of new species D. Competition among species 
Question 59: The word “demise” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to__________. 
A. change B. recovery C. help D. death 
Question 60: Why is “plankton” mentioned in the second paragraph? 
A. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species 
B. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction. 
C. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in 
 the ocean 
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D. To point out that certain species could never become extinct. 
Question 61: According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that__________. 
A. extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history. 
B. extinctions on Earth have generally been massive 
C. there has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history. 
D. dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed. 
Question 62: The word “finding” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to__________. 
A. published information B. research method 
C. ongoing experiment D. scientific discovery 
Question 63: Which of the followings can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned 
in paragraph 3? 
A. Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it 
B. Evidence to support the theory has recently been found. 
C. The theory is no longer seriously considered. 
D. Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate. 
Question 64: In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species’ 
survival? 
A. It reflects the interrelationship of many species. 
B. It may depend on chance events. 
C. It does not vary greatly from species to species 
D. It is associated with astronomical conditions. 
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 điểm) 
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence 
printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. 
Question 1: It is said that he escaped to a neutral country. 
→ He is said to have escaped to a neutral country. 
Question 2: Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis. 
→ Tired as he was, he agreed to play tennis. 
Question 3: You have done really well to pass your driving test so quickly. 
→ She congratulated me on passing my driving test so quickly. 
Question 4: I regret not going to airport to say goodbye her. 
→ I wish I had gone to the airport to say goodbye to her. 
Question 5: As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful. 
→ The older he grew, the more and more forgetful he became. 
II. With around 140 words, write a paragraph to describe a person you admire most. 
Your writing should include: 
- Who the person is? 
- Why you admire him or her? 
- How he/she affects your life and work? 
SAMPLE WRITING 
Of all my acquaintances, the principal of our school is the one who has created the greatest impression 
on me. I am not only impressed by his good managerial skills but also his personalities. First, he is a 
dedicated educational manager who always knows how to find ways to run the school effectively. For 
example, he has initiated various ideas and programs to improve the school’s educational quality, the 
teaching staff’s lives despite limited resources. He knows very well that he cannot do all things by 
himself. Therefore, he tries to motivate all others to join him towards better achievements treating 
them fairly. Secondly, he sets a clear example of a moderate but dedicated officer who loves to work 
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more than to talks. He has led a simple life. In short, his leadership skills and personalities are greatly 
admired by not only me but by everyone in our school. (146 words) 
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