SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017

Môn: TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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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. afterward B. advice C. agree D. allow
Question 2: A. please B. measure C. rise D. pause
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. attract B. event C. daunting D. aside
Question 4: A. competent B. academic C. lemonade D. economic
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 5: Many animal species are totally colors blind but the condition is very rare in humans.
A B C D
Question 6: It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as soon as possible in order to assure a
A B C
successful cure.
D
Question 7: Dr. Roberts, the first woman to be elected president of the university, is intelligent, capable
A B
and awareness of the problem to be solved.
C D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: Books are a wonderful……………of knowledge and pleasure.
A. way B. information C. source D. type
Question 9: Western women are more…………….than Asian women.
A. depend B. independent C. independently D. dependent
Question 10: John lost the…………….bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry
with him because of his carelessness.
A. beautiful Japanese blue new B. beautiful new blue Japanese
C. new beautiful blue Japanese D. Japanese beautiful new blue
Question 11: Look! The yard is wet. It……………last night.
A. must have rained B. couldn’t have rained
C. must rain D. should have rained
Question 12: The Southeast Asian Games……………its origin to the Southeast Asian Peninsular
Games.
A. has B. owes C. returns D. dates back
Question 13: Nagging Susan because she smokes too much has no effect on her whatsoever – it’s like
water off…………….. .
A. a windmill B. a duck’s back C. dripping tap D. an umbrella
Question 14: Of all the factors affecting agricultural yields, weather is the one…………..the most.
A. that influences farmers B. farmers that is influences
C. why farmers influence it D. it influences farmers
Question 15: …………….is the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants
which make a balanced environment.
A. Extinction B. Biodiversity C. Habitat D. Conservation
Question 16: No…………….the news was, it could not interest Mary who cared for nothing else but her
collection.
A. longer interesting B. matter how interested
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 C. matter what interest D. matter how interesting
Question 17: We wish that you …………..such a lot of work, because we know that you would have
enjoyed the party.
A. wouldn’t have B. hadn’t C. didn’t have D. hadn’t had
Question 18: It’s none of your business, please don’t …………….things that don’t concern you.
A. bump into B. meddle with C. come across D. bring up
Question 19: You will spend at least one year working abroad …………….you can find out how things
operate overseas.
A. in that B. in order that C. in order for D. as long as

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Nick and Daisy are talking about Daisy’s dogs.
Nick: How lovely your dogs are!
Daisy: ………………
A. Really? I know. B. Thank you. It’s nice of you to say so.
C. Can you say it again? D. I love them, too.
Question 21: Mike is late for class. He is talking to his teacher.
Mike: Sorry, I’m late.
Teacher:………………
A. Well, it’s worth a try. B. Not on my account.
C. That’s all right. D. No, I wouldn’t mind at all.

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 22: In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior B. mandatory C. beneficial D. constructive
Question 23: The swimmer dived into the pool at one end and swam under the water to the other end,
where she emerged from the water.
A. came out B. dried off C. sank to the bottom D. injured herself

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: If you are at a loose end this week, I will show you round the city.
A. free B. confident C. occupied D. reluctant
Question 25: The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings
of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisioners of war.
A. happiness B. worry and sadness C. pain and sorrow D. loss

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 26: City centres are more dangerous than they were 20 years ago.
A. City centres aren’t as safe as they used to be 20 years ago.
B. 20 years ago, I wasn’t aware that city centres were dangerous places.
C. It has been 20 years since I was last in a city centre as dangerous as this one.
D. In the last 20 years, city centres have become the most dangerous part of the cities.
Question 27: He delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research.
A. He delayed writing the book as he had already done any research.
B. It was only when he had written the book that he did a lot of research.
C. He did a lot of research after he finished writing the book.
D. Only after he had done a lot of research did he begin to write the book.
Question 28: It started raining at eight o’clock this morning, and it hasn’t stopped yet.
A. It had been raining for eight hours when it stopped this morning.
B. It has been eight hours since the rain started this morning.
C. It has been raining since eight o’clock this morning.
D. The rain stopped in the morning, about eight hours ago.

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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 29: My brother can’t find a job. He is very well-qualified.
A. My brother can’t find a job, but he is very well-qualified.
B. My brother can’t find a job even though he is very well-qualified.
C. My brother can’t find a job despite he is very well-qualified.
D. My brother can’t find a job despite a fact that he is very well-qualified.
Question 30: Companies spent millions of dollars on advertising. They wanted to increase their sales.
A. Companies spent millions of dollars on advertising so that they wanted to increase their sales.
B. Companies spent millions of dollars on advertising, but they wanted to increase their sales.
C. Companies spent millions of dollars on advertising with the aim of increasing their sales.
D. In order that they want to increase their sales, companies spent millions of dollars on advertising.

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 31 to 35.
Criticism
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (31) _______ you are.
One thing you have to be aware of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people
who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (32)_______ to achieve a
certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching
your target, and let constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says you’re
totally (33)_______ in talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to
revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (34) _______ their suggestions
carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of work. There are many famous novelists who
made a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of
publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent.
But things are more likely to (35) _______ well if you preserve and stay positive.
(Source: Destination B2 by Malcolm Mann & Steve Taylore-Knowles)
Question 31: A. talented B. invested C. mixed
D.workable Question 32: A. mind B. brain
C. thought D. idea Question 33: A. lacking
B. short C. missing D. absent
Question 34: A. think B. consider C. look round D. take
Question 35: A. sail through B. come into C. deal with D. turn out

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 36 to 42.

Are you interested in seeing the beautiful fall foliage of New England but tires of traffic jams and
overbooked hotels? Then this year forget the crowds in New England and see the beautiful colors of
autumn in the Catskills.
These rugged mountains in New York State, just 90 miles northwest of New York City, are famous for
the legendary tales of Rip Van Winkle, and more recently for the summer hotels that sprang up in the
region during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Families trying to escape the heat of New York City found the
Catskills the perfect place to stay for a month or so each summer. By the late 1950s there were over 500
resorts and hotels offering nighttime entertainment as well as all kinds of outdoor activities. Famous
comedians like Jackie Gleason, Joan Rivers, and Sid Caesar all got their start touring 15 the hotel clubs
here. Since the introduction of air-conditioning and cheaper air travel, however, families have stopped
coming to the Catskills in such large numbers, choosing instead more distant locations at different times of
the year. Many of the Catskill hotels closed in the 1970s, but some remain and have expanded and changed
their facilities to meet the needs of today’s visitors.

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 Currently, there are many activities available to the traveler besides witnessing the changing colors of
the leaves. There is an all-organic sheep farm where visitors can see how a traditional sheep farm operates.
There are also hundreds of miles of scenic drives in the area. Route 42, for instance, is an excellent site for
spotting bald eagles. For more information on vacations in the Catskills, call the Office of Public
Information.
(Source: Reading comprehension –TOEFL)

Question 36: What is the author’s main purpose in this passage?

A. To promote the Catskills as a vacation destination.
B. To introduce visitors to famous entertainers.
C. To describe the history of the Catskills region.
D. To compare the Catskills to New England.
Question 37: According to the passage, which of the folllowing caused the decline in the number of resorts
in the 1970s?
A. television B. shorter vacations C. affordable air travel D. more traffic
Question 38: The phrase “sprang up” in paragraph 2 most probably refers to something that has ______.
A. burst forth B. spread out C. operated vigorously D. joined together
Question 39: In what season would a tourist most likely have visited the Catskills in the 1950s?
A. autumn B. winter C. spring D. summer
Question 40: What does the passage imply that a visitor might be lucky enough to do?
A. see fall leaves in color B. see a kind of bird
C. work on a sheep farm D. drive on scenic road
Question 41: As used in paragraph 3, which of the following could best replace the word “spotting”?
A. photographing B. seeing C. painting D. shooting
Question 42: The author implies that in Catskills, there are few ______.
A. leaves B. eagles C. people D. sheep

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 43 to 50.

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 diverse occupations – 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 is 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

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 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 43: The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by _____.
A. discovering B. considering C. measuring D. disposing
Question 44: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to ______.
A. emphasize that each person’s answers will be differrent.
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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 a flight attendant.
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.

THE END

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