Bộ 3 đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2017 - Năm học 2016-2017 - Nguyễn Thị Anh Phú

ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QG – MÔN ANH VĂN
NĂM HỌC 2016 - 2017
Mỗi đề thi có 5 trang
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút
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ĐỀ SỐ 1
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 1: “No students can get with cheating in the exam.” the teacher said.
A. along B. up C. away D. on
Question 2: He said he couldn’t give me a detailed description of the man because he had only at him briefly.
A. gazed B. stared C. glanced D. glared
Question 3: The children ran away as if they a ghost.
A. saw B. see C. had seen D. have seen
Question 4: We were so late that we had time to catch the train.
A. hardly B. nearly C. almost D. simply
Question 5: Frankly, I’d rather you in that case.
A. not involved B. were not involved C. will not be involved D. wouldn’t be involved Question 6: Most of archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on studies of material remains. 
A. the B. what C. which D. those
Question 7: He was expecting a prison sentence but the judge took on him.
A. disgrace B. shame C. dishonor D. pity
Question 8: It is high time that measures to prevent further traffic accidents.
A. are taken B. were taken C. should be taken D. should have been taken
Question 9: Don’t drop litter wherever you want, ?
A. don’t you B. won’t you C. will you D. do you
Question 10: We the car for half a year before it was stolen.
A. had owned B. have owned C. were owning D. owned
Question 11: The fire was caused by an failure in the engine.
A. electrician B. electricity C. electric D. electrical Question 12: I would have paid for my car if the salesman had insisted, because I really wanted it. 
A. two times as much B. much twice C. twice as much D. as much twice
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 13: A. unselfish
B. acquaintance
C. humorous
D. attraction
Question 14: A. introduce
B. currency
C. marvelous
D. delegate
Question 15: A. champagne
B. change
C. challenge
D. teacher
Question 16: A. introduction
B. question
C. production
D. expectation
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.
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 17: Because the jury had reached deadlock, the judge called for a retrial.
A. reduction B. disagreement C. impasse D. verdict
Question 18: His tenacious personality made him top salesperson in the company.
A. explosive B. charming C. tenable D. persistent
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 19: Not only was John very obedient, but he rarely spoke out his own thoughts as well.
A. understanding B. fresh C. indiscreet D. insubordinate
Question 20: That was electrifying news to all of the company’s staff.
A. comforting B. shocking C. astounding D. boring
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 21: It is recommended (A) that each person drinks (B) 2 liters of (C) water a (D) day.
Question 22: One of (A) the largest oceans (B) in the world (C) is Atlantic Ocean (D).
Question 23: Human body (A) does not stay at alike (B) temperature from (C) the morning till (D) the end of the day.
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 24: Mason: "In my opinion, horror films are really exciting." - Lydia: " _"
A. You shouldn’t have said that. B. What an opinion!
C. There’s no doubt about that. D. I don’t think so, either.
Question 25: Stephen: "It's been a difficult time, but I think everything is over now." - Sarah: " "
A. I’m afraid not. B. I hope so. C. Good luck with that! D. Yes, I can’t agree less.
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 26: My father regrets taking up smoking. He can’t give it up now.
A. My father regrets having taken up smoking because he’s not able to give it up now.
B. My father wishes he hadn’t taken up smoking since he can’t cut down on it now.
C. My father can’t give up smoking now and feels regret about it.
D. Regretful as my father is, there might be a chance for him to stop smoking.
Question 27: Strip mining is one of the cheapest methods of mining. It is controversial because it harms the environment. A. Strip mining, which is among the cheapest methods of mining, is controversial because it jeopardizes the environment. B. Strip mining is one of the cheapest methods of mining, which is controversial because it does harm to the environment. C. However harmful to the environment it is, strip mining is one of the cheapest methods of mining.
D. Strip mining is not the cheapest methods of mining, but it is controversial because it harms the environment.
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 28: Because they made too many mistakes, they failed in the exam.
A. They made very many mistakes that they failed in the exam.
B. They made too many mistakes that them to failed in the exam.
C. They made so many mistakes that they failed in the exam.
D. They made such many mistakes that they failed in the exam.
Question 29: No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door.
A. It was difficult for me to open the door. B. I tried hard to open the door.
C. I could open the door easily. D. Try as hard as I might, I couldn’t open the door.
Question 30: Flooding in this region was the result of heavy rain.
A. Heavy rain caused flooding in this region.
B. Flooding in this region was the cause of the heavy rain.
C. Heavy rain resulted from flooding in this region.
D. Because of flooding in this region, there was heavy rain.
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.
Comic Relief is a charitable organization based in London. It was set (31) by comedians in 1985 in response to the famine in Ethiopia, and uses comedy and laughter to get serious messages across. Since then over two thousand celebrities have given their time and talent to Comic Relief, helping to raise 300 million to date.
Every two years, Comic relief organizes a nationwide fundraising event (32) “Red Nose Day”. It is usually on a
Friday in March. On Red Nose Day, everyone in the country is encouraged to put a red nose and do something silly to raise money for charity. In an event that unites the country, people from all walks of life do their bit for poor and under-privileged people in the UK and Africa.
In schools, uniforms are replaced by fancy dress, in offices across the nation, assistants (33) over from their bosses for the day. Every contribution is important, whether it is standing in the street collecting money from passers-by, or taking (34) in a sponsored event like sitting in a bathtub full of baked beans for twenty-four hours, or not talking for a(n) whole day.
The event is televised in the evening, when the combination of comedy and hard-hitting documentaries persuades (35)
 to make donations on their credit cards - over the phone or on the Internet - to those less fortunate than themselves.
Question 31: A. up
Question 32: A. described
B. off
B. called
C. on
C. known
D. out
D. named
Question 33: A. do
Question 34: A. involvement
Question 35: A. viewers
B. get
B. part
B. observers
C. take
C. participation
C. spectators
D. make
D. place
D. audience
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.
Traditionally in America, helping the poor was a matter for private charities or local governments. Arriving immigrants
depended mainly on predecessors from their homeland to help them start a new life. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several European nations instituted public-welfare programs. But such a movement was slow to take hold in the United States because the rapid pace of industrialization and the ready availability of farmland seemed to confirm the belief that anyone who was willing to work could find a job.
Most of the programs started during the Depression era were temporary relief measures, but one of the programs Social Security - has become an American institution. Paid for by deductions from the paychecks of working people, Social Security ensures that retired persons receive a modest monthly income and also provides unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and other assistance to those who need it. Social Security payments to retired persons can start at age
62, but many wait until age 65, when the payments are slightly higher. Recently, there has been concern that the Social Security fund may not have enough money to fulfill its obligations in the 21st century, when the population of elderly Americans is expected to increase dramatically. Policy makers have proposed various ways to make up the anticipated deficit, but a long-term solution is still being debated.
In the years since Roosevelt, other American presidents have established assistance programs. These include Medicaid and Medicare; food stamps, certificates that people can use to purchase food; and public housing which is built at federal expense and made available to persons on low incomes.
Needy Americans can also turn to sources other than the government for help. A broad spectrum of private charities and
voluntary organizations is available. Volunteerism is on the rise in the United States, especially among retired persons. It is estimated that almost 50 percent of Americans over age 18 do volunteer work, and nearly 75 percent of U.S. households contribute money to charity.
Question 36: It took welfare program a long time to gain a foodhold in the US due to the rapid growth of _.
A. industrialization B. population C. urbanization D. modernization
Question 37: The Social Security program has become possible thanks to .
A. enforcement laws B. deductions from wages
C. donations from companies D. people's willingness to work Question 38: Most of the public assistance programs after the severe economic crisis. A. were introduced into institutions B. did not become institutionalized C. functioned truthfully in institutions D. did not work in institutions Question 39: American on low incomes can seek help from .
A. non-governmental agencies B. governmental agencies C. federal government D. state government Question 40: The word "instituted" in the first paragraph mostly means _.
A. executed B. introduced C. studied D. enforced Question 41: That Social Security payments will be a burden comes from the concern that . A. the program discourages working people B. younger people don't want to work
C. elderly people ask for more money D. the number of elderly people is growing
Question 42: New immigrants to America could seek help for _.
A. only charity organizations B. volunteer organizations
C. the people who came earlier D. the US government organization
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.
According to the best evidence gathered by space probes and astronomers, Mars is an inhospitable planet, more similar
to Earth’s Moon than to Earth itself - a dry, stark, seemingly lifeless world. Mars’ air pressure is equal to Earth’s at an
altitude of 100,000 feet. The air there is 95 percent carbon dioxide.
Mars has no ozone layer to screen out the sun’s lethal radiation. Daytime temperatures may reach above freezing, but because the planet is blanketed by the mere wisp of an atmosphere, the heat radiates back into space. Even at the equator, the temperature drops to -50C (-60F) at night. Today there is no liquid water, although valleys and channels on the surface show evidence of having been carved by running water. The polar ice caps are made of frozen water and carbon dioxide, and water may be frozen in the ground as permafrost.
Despite these difficult conditions, certain scientists believe that there is a possibility of transforming Mars into a more Earth-like planet. Nuclear reactors might be used to melt frozen gases and eventually build up the atmosphere. This in turn could create a “greenhouse effect” that would stop heat from radiating back into space. Liquid water could be thawed to from a polar ocean. Once enough ice has melted, suitable plants could be introduced to build up the level of oxygen in the atmosphere so that, in time, the planet would support animal life from Earth and even permanent human colonies. “This was once thought to be so far in the future as to be irrelevant,” said Christopher McKay, a research scientist at NASA. “But now it’s starting to look practical. We could begin work in four or five decades.”
The idea of “terraforming” Mars, as enthusiasts call it, has its roots in science fiction. But as researchers develop a more profound understanding of how Earth's ecology supports life, they have begun to see how it may be possible to create similar conditions on Mars. Don’t plan on homesteading on Mars any time soon, though. The process could take hundreds or even thousands of years to complete and the cost would be staggering.
Question 43: The word "there" in bold in paragraph 1 refers to _.
A. the Earth's Moon B. Mars
C. outer space D. a point 100 miles above the Earth
Question 44: Which of the following does the author NOT list as a characteristic of the planet Mars that would make colonization difficult?
A. There is little liquid water. B. The sun's rays are deadly.
C. Daytime temperatures are dangerously high. D. Night time temperatures are extremely low.
Question 45: It can be inferred from the passage that the "greenhouse effect" mention in paragraph 3 is .
A. the direct result of nuclear reactions B. the cause of low temperatures on Mars C. caused by the introduction of green plants D. a possible means of warming Mars Question 46: According to Christopher McKay, the possibility of transforming Mars _.
A. could only occur in science fiction stories B. will not begin for hundreds, even thousands of years
C. is completely impractical D. could be started in forty to fifty years
Question 47: According to the article, the basic knowledge needed to transform Mars comes from .
A. the science of astronomy B. data from space probes
C. a knowledge of Earth's ecology D. science fiction stories
Question 48: According to the passage, the Martian atmosphere today consists mainly of _.
A. oxygen B. carbon dioxide C. ozone D. water vapor
Question 49: The word "inhospitable" in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.
A. generous B. uninhabitable C. hostile D. green
Question 50: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The possibility of changing the Martian environment B. The challenge of interplanetary travel
C. The need to study the Martian ecology D. The advantages of establishing colonies on Mars
ĐỀ SỐ 2
Question 1: A. required
B. blamed
C. dissolved
D. talked
Question 2: A. attract
B. argument
C. apply
D. vacancy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words whose pronunciation is different from the others in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. approximate
B. congratulate
C. psychological
D. biography
Question 4: A. rhinoceros
B. advertisement
C. eventually
D. dedicated
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.
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: An increasing number of companies has changed dress codes, allowing employees to wear casual clothing in
the work place.
A. increasing B. has changed C. to wear D. in the work place
Question 6: Among the earliest telescopes were Galilean telescopes, modeled after the simple instruments built by Galileo, the first person having used telescopes to study the stars and planets.
A. telescopes B. were C. modeled D. having used
Question 7: Mr. Lam insisted that we show our best knowledge, our enthusiasm, our keen on work and our sense of responsibility when working in a team.
A. show B. keen on C. sense of D. when working
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: In England, English, Math and Science are subjects at school.
A. more B. store C. score D. core
Question 9: It’s to transfer drugs in our country.
A. legally B. illegally C. illegal D. legal
Question 10: The guidelines in this book can help you become a speaker.
A. confide B. confident C. confidence D. self-confidence
Question 11: If people drove more carefully, there so many accidents on the road.
A. would not be B. will not be C. wouldn’t have been D. aren’t
Question 12: he got top marks at high school, he never went to university.
A. Despite B. Although C. Meanwhile D. Nevertheless
Question 13: When Jack me, I a letter.
A. phoned - has been writing B. has phoned - was writing C. phoned - was writing D. was phoning - wrote
Question 14: migrate long distances is well documented.
A. That birds B. Birds C. A bird D. The birds
Question 15: - Joe: “This file is very important. You should include it in our document.”
- Paul: “I know. It is .”
A. significant B. optional C. indistinct D. indispensable
Question 16: This carpet really needs . Can you do it for me, son?
A. being cleaned B. clean C. cleaned D. cleaning
Question 17: I realized that he was a thief.
A. eventually B. sooner or later C. at the beginning D. all along
Question 18: Designers are experimenting with a new material flexibly with lightness.
A. combines B. combination of C. combining D. is combining
Question 19: When she died, she gave all her money to a charity for cats.
A. on B. off C. out D. away
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: “That’s a beautiful dress you are wearing!” - “ ”
A. Can I have it? B. It’s in the wash C. I’m glad you like it D. Oh, no, not really
Question 21: “Would you like some chocolate?” - “_ ”
A. I love it B. Yes, please! C. Here you go D. Here you are
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: The fourth-year sociology class was a homogeneous group of university students.
A. unrelated B. uniform C. distinguishable D. dreary
Question 23: I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details.
A. fist B. gist C. twist D. list
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: My mother is a caring woman and always thoughtful of others.
A. rude B. inconsiderate C. inconsiderable D. critical Question 25: There is no excuse for your discourtesy. Think twice before you are going to say anything. A. bravery B. impoliteness C. politeness D. boldness
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: If there hadn’t been such a strong wind, it would not have been so difficult to put out the fire.
A. It was the strong wind which made it difficult for us to put out the fire.
B. When a strong wind began to blow, it was even more difficult to control the fire.
C. If the wind hadn’t been so strong, it would have been much easier to put out the fire. D. As the wind was really very strong, it took them a long time to put out the fire. Question 27: You should have finished the report by now, Jason told his secretary.
A. Jason reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B. Jason said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C. Jason reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
D. Jason scolded his secretary for not having finished the report.
Question 28: No sooner had Mary begun her new job than she knew she had made a mistake.
A. As soon as Mary started working, she realized that her decision had not been a good one.
B. Had Mary not just begun a new job, she would have gone looking for a better one.
C. Just before Mary took up her new post, she realized that she was not suited for it.
D. Since Mary did not like her new job, she began looking for one more suitable to her.
Mark the letter on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
Question 29: Despite his seeming control over nature, there are still some points where man remains helpless against her.
A. Man is defenseless against nature, because he cannot have any influence on her.
B. Although man has an apparent control over nature, he hasn't fully conquered her yet. C. Man believes he has complete control over nature, but in many respects, this isn 't so. D. Even though man can affect her, in many areas nature still does things better. Question 30: The teacher gave some instructions. I don’t understand any of them.
A. The instructions the teacher gave are not understanding to me.
B. It was the instructions the teacher gave that confused me.
C. It hasn’t been clear to me about the instructions given.
D. I’m finding it difficult to figure out what the teacher required according to his instructions.
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
Our Homes: Now and Then
Everyone needs a home where they feel sheltered and safe. Today we live in modern flats and houses,
(31) have air-conditioning to keep us cool, and heating to keep us warm. There is electricity for lighting and supplies of gas or oil for the heating. Hot and cold water (32) from the taps and dirty water disappears (33) the drains. Many of our homes have balconies or
gardens.
In the past, people made their homes from materials that they found nearby. When we look at different houses we can tell how old they are from the materials used and the way they were built.
It was different long (34)
people did not have water in their homes and there were no
Question 31: A. who
Question 32: A. flows
B. which
B. finds
C. where
C. flies
D. whose
D. floats
Question 33: A. up
Question 34: A. back
B. towards
B. then
C. on
C. ago
D. down
D. time
Question 35: A. flames
B. food
C. fires
D. furnaces
 electric lights. To keep warm, they sometimes made (35) inside their homes. With a fire started they could cook their food and heat water.
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 43
First man on the moon
On July 16, 1969, America launched the Apollo 11, Lunar Landing Mission from Kennedy Space Center. This was a 363 - foot-tall space vehicle, the five engines of which on the Saturn V rocket generated 7.5 million pounds of thrust. Twelve minutes after the launch, the astronauts were in orbit 120 miles above the Earth. [1] At a speed of 17,400 mph, they began their four-day journey to the moon. [2] They had nearly a quarter of a million miles to go.
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong descended from the lunar module ladder. [3] Just prior to taking his first step on the moon, Armstrong pilled on a special ring, causing a TV camera to automatically deploy. As he stepped onto the moon’s surface he proclaimed, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. [4] However, Armstrong inadvertently omitted the “a” before “man”. This error slightly changed the meaning of what was to become known as Armstrong’s famous statement.
Question 36: What is this passage mainly about?
A. the first manned mission to the moon B. how fast the rocket traveled
C. the first man in space D. the reason Neil Armstrong is so famous
Question 37: The word “They” in the passage refers to .
A. Apollo 11