Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2017 - Đề thi số: 13 (Có đáp án)

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ĐỀ ĐÁNH GIÁ NĂNG LỰC 
(Đề thi có 50 câu / 7 trang) 
 KÌ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017 
Môn: TIẾNG ANH 
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 
Read the passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer for each numbered blank. 
If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to (1) ________ to your 
education or your work, try reading more books. (2) ________ up some of the interestingly 
informative books and search for well - researched materials that can help you grow. 
We should encourage our children to read more books and spend less time watching TV. 
Some people have commented that this is inconsistent. "Why is the written word a superior way to get 
information than television?" That is (3) ________ interesting point of view worth further (4) 
________. Reading is a skill that is in much greater demand than the demand for watching TV. There 
are no jobs that require a person to be able to watch TV but reading is an integral part of many jobs. 
The written word is an incredibly flexible and efficient way of communication. You can write 
something down and, in no time, it can be communicated to many different people. Not only that, we 
can (5) ________ vast amounts of information through reading in a very short time. A good reader 
can acquire more information in reading for two hours than someone watching TV can acquire in a 
full day. You are able to gain a lot of information quickly because you are a fast reader with good 
comprehension skills. It will save you massive amounts of time and you will be able to assimilate vast 
quantities of information. 
Question 1: A. gain B. gather C. collect D. contribute 
Question 2: A. Make B. Pick C. Set D. Take 
Question 3: A. a B. an C. the D. X 
Question 4: A. exploration B. explore C. explorer D. explorative 
Question 5: A. digest B. inhale C. breathe D. eat 
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 
Question 6: ________ parents of Thomas claimed that he was at _____ home at the time of
 _________________ robbery. 
A. X-X-the B. The -X- the C. The -the-the D. X – X - a 
Question 7: Nowadays children would prefer history ________ in more practical ways. 
A. be taught B. teach C. to be taught D. to be teaching 
Question 8: The discovery was a major _______ for research workers. 
A. breakthrough B. break-in C. breakdown D. breakout 
Question 9:1 accidentally ________ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday. 
A. lost touch with B. kept an eye on C. paid attention to D. caught sight of 
Question 10: Jane: “It's going to rain”. 
ĐỀ THI SỐ 13 
 Mary: “________.” 
A. I hope not so B. I hope not C. I don't hope so D. I don't hope either 
Question 11: _______ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth. 
A. Small as the stars B. The stars as small 
C. As the small stars D. Despite of the small stars 
Question 12: In the United States _______ the states but Hawaii is an island. 
A. all of B. neither of C. none of D. no of 
Question 13:I know his name, but I can‟t recall it at the moment. It‟s on the tip of ________. 
A. brain B. tongue C. mind D. memory 
Question 14: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view. He is very . 
A. narrow-minded B. kind-hearted C. open-minded D. absent-minded 
Question 15: It’s good idea to see your doctor regularly for ________. 
A. a revision B. a check up C. an investigation D. a control 
Question 16: When ________ a European, we should stick to the last name unless he suggests that 
we use his first name. 
A. speaking B. discussing C. talking D. addressing 
Question 17: - Jordan: "________" 
- Jim: "No, thanks." 
A. Would you want another drink? B. Would you care for another drink? 
C. Can you help me with this? D. Come in, please! breath. 
Question 18: After running up the stairs, I was ______ 
A. without B. out of C. no D. away from 
Question 19: She listened so attentively that not a word 
A. she had missed B. did she miss C. she didn't miss D. She missed 
Read the passage and choose A, B, c or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 
Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual 
not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the 
phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool 
and connected. 
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. 
Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use 
of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone 
companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that 
mobile phones are bad for your health. 
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use 
mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modem 
scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious 
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memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own 
son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working 
week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor 
didn't agree. 
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech 
machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies 
agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about. 
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it‟s best to use mobile phones less 
often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when 
you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the 
future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's 
wise not to use your mobile phone too often. 
Question 20: The most suitable title for the passage could be ____ . 
A. “The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular” 
B. “Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time” 
C. “The Way Mobile Phones Work” 
D. “Technological Innovations and Their Price” 
Question 21: According to the passage, cellphones are especially popular with young people because __ . 
A. they make them look more stylish 
B. they are indispensable in every day communications 
C. they keep the users alert all the time 
D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones 
Question 22: The changes possibly caused by the cellphones are mainly concerned with ___ , 
A. the mobility of the mind and the body B. the resident memory 
C. the arteries of the brain D. the smallest units of the brain 
Question 23: According to the passage, what makes mobile phones potentially harmful is ________. 
A. their radiant light B. their power of attraction 
C. their raiding power D. their invisible rays 
Question 24: According to the writer, people should 
A. never use mobile phones in all cases 
B. only use mobile phones in medical emergencies 
C. keep off mobile phones regularly 
D. only use mobile phones in urgent cases 
Question 25: The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cellphone too often, __ . 
A. suffered serious loss of mental ability B. had a problem with memory 
C. abandoned his family D. could no longer think lucidly 
Question 26: The word "potentially" in the passage most closely means 
A. obviously D. possibly C. certainly D. privately 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part that 
differs from the other three in the pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
Question 27: A. dirty B. early C. learn D. near 
Question 28: A. theater B. author C. thumb D. clothes 
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress 
in each of the following questions. 
Question 29: A. opponent B. habitat C. contribute D. eternal 
Question 30: A. museum B. position C. recommend D. commitment 
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 31: The Arctic fox‟s brownish-gray coat blends in with the barren tundra landscape in the 
months without snow. 
A. poor B. fruitful C. arid D. desert 
Question 32: Many animals, like the otter who uses a stone to crack mussel shells, are capable of 
using objects in the natural environment as rudimentary tools. 
A. technical B. basic C. superior D. original 
Choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined 
part in each of the following sentences. 
Question 33: I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry. 
A. have been successful B. have not got wet 
C. have got no water D. have got home dry 
Question 34: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or 
asking you 
A. pay all attention to B. be related to 
C. be interested in D. express interest to 
Choose A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following 
sentences. 
Question 35: For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs 
 A B 
and flowers and using them for perfume or medicine, 
 C D 
Question 36: I think I can reach your requirements so I am writing to apply for the position of 
 A B C D 
English-speaking local guide. 
Question 37: Today the number of people who enjoys winter sports is almost double that of twenty 
 A B C D 
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years ago 
Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 
American music, in most of its various forms, can be traced back to the music of the earliest 
African- Americans. Even though these Americans came here under the worst of circumstances, they 
still brought with them traditions, and developed new traditions of their own, that have grown into 
what is recognized around the world today as American music. 
 Musicians, like other artists, are usually quick to give credit where credit is due. Just as a writer 
quotes his sources, a musician credits those musicians who inspired him. In the case of the early 
African - Americans that is not always easy. Many of the slaves who brought musical traditions from 
Africa will never be known by name. No one wrote their history. Many of the slaves who sang work 
songs in the fields will never be known by name No one wrote their history either. 
However, there is a lot that we do know. 
The first well-recognized form of African-American music was spirituals. Spirituals are religious 
songs They are songs that tell a story or express emotions. Spirituals have a strong rhythm. They are 
often sung by a group, sometimes with a leader who sings a line or two alone and a chorus that sings 
the refrain. Spirituals originated in the Southern United States. Spirituals sung by slaves often 
expressed the hope for freedom that was so important in their lives. Well know spirituals include "Go 
Down Moses," "Deep River, " and "Swing Low Sweet Chariot." 
After slavery ended, spirituals began to spread to other parts of the United States. Harry Thacker 
Burleigh was one of the first singers to perform spirituals on stage in a concert. Marian Anderson, 
well known for her classical singing, helped spirituals to gain a wider audience too. Spirituals 
influenced the development of another well-known form of American music - the blues. 
The blues were a more individual style of music than spirituals. Blues were often sung solo, and 
sometimes they were accompanied by guitar music. As the name suggests, the blues were often about 
sadness and facing troubles. However, the blues could also be funny, positive, and even defiant. One 
blues singer, loved for her strong, beautiful voice, was Bessie Smith. Another early blues musician 
was w. C. Handy. Handy was not only a musician, he also wrote music, promoted concerts, and 
published blues songs. 
During the time that the blues were spreading across the country, another style of music was also 
quickly gaining in popularity. Ragtime was energetic music with a complicated, syncopated beat. 
Often played on the piano, ragtime was the latest and most sophisticated in American popular music. 
The best-known ragtime musician was probably Scott Joplin, who wrote many hit ragtime pieces for 
the piano including "Maple Leaf Rag. ” 
Eventually, elements from all of these forms of music and more came back together. In their own 
kind of melting pot, African rhythms, slave work songs, spirituals, blues, ragtime, and other 
influences recombined to form the beginnings of that truly American art form - jazz. In the late 1800‟s 
jazz was just beginning, but not long after the turn of the century, it would be the most popular 
American music. It would go on from there to worldwide popularity. Jazz would branch out into 
many forms, and it would influence future styles of American music. 
Many musicians today credit earlier musicians such as Scott Joplin or Bessie Smith with inspiring 
their music. It‟s a shame that they can‟t also name the earliest African-Americans who really began 
the traditions that led to the American music of today. 
Question 38: According to the passage, who introduced the early form of American music? 
A. American natives B. Harry Thacker Burleigh 
C. slaves from Africa D. people from the South of the United States 
Question 39: Which type of music is often involved with piano accompaniment? 
A. spirituals B. ragtime C. blues D. jazz 
Question 40: What is NOT true when talking about blues? 
A. they could be amusing and optimistic 
B. a well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin 
C. they gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular 
D. they were a more individual style of music than spirituals 
Question 41: When did jazz become the most popular American music? 
A. sometime in the early 20
th
 century 
B. when elements from other American music combined 
C. after the hit “Maple Leaf Rag” was written 
D. in the late 1800s 
Question 42: Scott Jopljn and Bessie Smith were ______ . 
A. famous ragtime musicians 
B.people who really began the American musical traditions 
C. artists who inspired many musicians today 
D. songwriters who wrote blues songs 
Question 43: What is the closest meaning to the word “chorus” used in the passage? 
A. a group of singers that sing together B. the main part of a song 
C. an accompanying singer D. none of the above 
Question 44: The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to ______ . 
A. today‟s musicians B. Scott Joplin and Bessie Smith 
C. the musicians‟ music D. the names of the earliest African-American singers 
Question 45: What is the main idea of the passage? 
A. today‟s style of American music is mostly influenced by African-rooted songs 
B. it is hard to exactly recognize the people who started the American musical tradition 
C. spirituals, blues and ragtime are the major components that formed jazz 
D. American‟s musical history was built by several famous musicians 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each 
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pair of sentences in the following questions. 
Question 46: Joe does a lot of exercise. He‟s still very fat 
A. Despite the fact that doing a lot of exercise, Joe‟s still very fat 
B. Joe does a lot of exercise, so he‟s very fat 
C. Even though joe does a lot of exercise, he‟s very fat. 
D. Joe‟s very fat, but he does a lot of exercise. 
Question 47: Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country. Mexico 
does not require US citizens to do the same. 
A. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does 
either 
B. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and Mexico does 
not, either 
C. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country, and neither Mexico 
does 
D. Canada does not require us citizens to obtain passports to enter the country while Mexico does 
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 48: "It can't be Mike who leaked the document, it might be Tom.” said our manager. 
A. Our manager suspected Tom of having leaked the document, not Mike. 
B. Our manager blamed Tom for having leaked the document instead of Mike. 
C. Our manager showed his uncertainty about who leaked the document: Mike or Tom 
D. Our manager made it clear that Tom was the one who leaked the document, not Mike. 
Question 49: Their holiday plans fell through because there was a strike at the airport. 
A. They couldn‟t go on holiday as planned as a result of a strike at the airport 
B. They failed to go on the holiday like they had planned because a strike took place at the airport 
C. A strike at the airport almost put a stop to their holiday plans. 
D. Disappointingly, a strike at the airport forced their holiday plans to nothing 
Question 50: He was driving so fast that he could have had an accident. 
A. An accident happened, and it was caused by his very fast driving 
B. He didn‟t have an accident although he was driving very fast 
C. If he had been driving very fast, he would have had an accident. 
D. He wasn't driving slowly enough to avoid the accident. 
ĐÁP ÁN VÀ GIẢI THÍCH CHI TIẾT 
1D 2B 3B 4A 5A 6B 7C 8A 9D 10B 
11A 12C 13B I4A 15B 16D 17B 18B 19B 20D 
21A 22A 23D 24D 25B 26A 27D 28D 29B 30D 
31Đ 32C 33A 34A 35C 36A 37B 38C 39B 40B 
41A 42C 43A 44A 45B 46C 47B 48A 49A 50B 
GIẢI THÍCH CHI TIẾT 
Question 1: Chọn D 
Tạm dịch: . . . If you want to prepare yourself for great achievement and have more to ________ to 
your education or your work, try reading more books: 
... Nếu bạn muốn chuẩn bị cho để thành công và ________ nhiều hơn vào học vấn và công việc của 
mình, hãy thử đọc nhiều sách hơn. 
 Gain (đạt đirợc) 
 Gather (tập hợp lại) 
 Collect (sưu tập, thu lượm) 
 Contribute (đóng góp) 
Cấu trúc “to gain something”: đạt được điều gì không phù hợp với cấu trúc đề bài phải đi với giới từ 
“to”. Đáp án B và C không họp nghĩa, đọc sách để mở mang tri thức, tác giả không đề cập tới ý sách 
giúp ôn tập hay thu lượm kiến thức. 
Đáp án D hợp lý vì theo cấu trúc “to contribute to”: đóng góp vào. 
Question 2: Chọn B 
Tạm dịch: _____ up some of the interestingly informative books and search for well-researched 
materials that can help you grow: 
Hãy _____ một vài cuốn sách giàu thông tin thú vị và tìm đến những tài liệu được nghiên cứu kỹ 
lưỡng có thể giúp bạn phát triển 
Xét các đáp án khi đi với “up”: 
 Make up (trang điểm/bịa đặt/pha chế thuốc theo đơn) 
 Pickup (Chọn/Nhặt) 
 Set up (chuẩn bị, dựng lên) 
 Take up (nhặt lên, cầm lên) 
Đáp án A, C và D dù theo nghĩa nào cũng không phù hợp khi đứng trong câu. Đáp án B với nghĩa 
“chọn” phù hợp với văn cảnh vì việc tìm đọc sách là việc phải đưa ra các sự lựa chọn. 
Question 3: Chọn B 
Tạm dịch: . . . That is ________ interesting point of view: 
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Đây là _______ quan điểm thú vị 
A. a B. An C. the D. X 
Loại ngay đáp án A vì intersting bắt đầu bằng nguyên âm, không thể đi với "a". Vì “point of view” lần 
đầu được nhãc tới nên dùng “the” không hợp lý, tiếp tục loại đáp án C. Không thể không sử dụng mạo 
từ trong trường hợp này, loại D. 
Vậy chọn đáp án B là hợp lý. 
Question 4: Chọn A 
Tạm dịch: That is an interesting point of view worth Đây là một quan điểm thú vị cần kỹ càng hơn. 
 Exploration (n) (tìm hiểu) 
 Explore (v) (tìm hiểu) 
 Explorer (n) (người tìm hiểu) 
 Explorative (adj) (có tính thăm dò) 
Có cấu trúc worth + Ving hoặc worth + noun/noun phrase. Loại đáp án B vì động từ ờ dạng nguyên 
thể. Loại đáp án D vì là tính từ. Đáp án A và C đều là danh từ nhưng không thể sử dụng đáp án D tính 
từ “further”: kỹ càng, sâu rộng không đi với danh từ chỉ người. 
Question 5: Chọn A 
Tạm dich: ... Not only that, we can ______ ___ vast amounts of information through reading in a 
very short time: ... Không chỉ vậy, chúng ta có thể _________ một khối lượng lớn thông tin qua việc 
đọc trong một thời gian rất ngắn 
 Digest (tiếp thu) 
 Inhale (hít vào) 
 Breathe (hít thở) 
 Eat (ăn) 
Đối với tân ngữ lả “khối lượng lớn thông tin” thì ta không đì với động từ ăn, hít vào hay hít thờ. 
“Digest” có nghĩa là tiêu hóa. Ngoài ra khi nói tới việc tiếp thu một lượng kiến thức lớn thì chúng ta 
cũng sử dụng “digest”. 
Question 6: Chọn B 
Không cần “ the” trước cấu trúc “ at home”. Bố mẹ của Thomas và vụ cướp đã xác định nên phải có 
quán từ “the” phía trước. 
Question 7: Chọn C 
Cấu trúc to prefer to do something kết hợp với bị động với động từ to V: V1 + to be P2 
Question 8: Chọn A 
Tạm dịch: Phát hiện là một bước đột phả lớn cho các công nhân nghiên cứu, 
 Breakthrough (bước đột phá) 
 Break-in (cuộc đột nhập)Breakdown (sự suy sụp) 
 Breakout (sự nổ ra) 
Question 9: Chọn D 
Tạm dịch: Tôi tình cơ thoáng thây mike khi tôi đang qua đường ngày hôm qua. 
 Lost touch with: mất liền lạc với 
 Kept an eye on: để mat tới, chú ý tới 
 Paid attention to: tập trung, chú ý tới 
 Caught sight of: thoáng nhìn thấy 
Question 10: Chọn B 
Để thể hiện hi vọng trái với ý kiến được đưa ra sử dụng cấu trúc I hope not (Tôi hi vọng là không). 
Thể hiện hi vọng đồng với ý kiến được đưa ra sử dụng I hope so (Tôi hy vọng vậy). 
Question 11: Chọn A 
Cấu trúc nhượng bộ: Adj / adv + as / though + s + verb; mặc dù ... 
Question 12: Chọn C 
Tạm dịch: Ở Mỹ, không có bang nào ngoài Hawaii là đảo. 
Mệnh đề quan hệ có từ định lượng đứng trước: most/none/all/both ../whom/which Vì các bang còn lại 
là số nhiều hơn 2, ờ dạng phủ định nên ta dùng “none of‟. 
Question 13: Chọn B 
 It„s on the tip of my tongue: gần nghĩ ra 
Question 14: Chọn A 
 Narrow -minded: báo thú 
Question 15: Chọn B 
A check up: kiểm tra sức khỏe định kì 
Question 16: Chọn D 
Hai cấu trúc speak to và talk to đều đúng. Nhưng ta có thể thấy là trong đề bài không có "to" và cả 2 
đáp án A và C đều cũng không có "to". 
Đáp án chính xác nhất phải là D. addressing, cấu trúc to address somebody là xưng hô với ai, gọi ai. 
When addressing a European (=when you address a European), we should stick to the last name 
unless he suggests that we use his first name. 
Question 17: Chọn B 
“No, thanks” thường được sử dụng để từ chổi một lời mời. Trong các đáp án chỉ có đáp án A và B là 
lời mời. Tuy nhiên đáp án A sử dụng từ “want” không được lịch sự. Mặt khác, Care for = like. Do đó 
ta chọn đáp án B 
Question 18: Chọn B 
 Out of breath: hết hơi 
Question 19: Chọn B 
Có từ “not “ đứng đầu câu phải đảo ngữ: “She didn‟t miss a word” đào ngữ thành “Not a word did she 
miss. ” 
Question 20: Chọn D 
Bài đọc đề cập đến hai mặt cùa một vấn đề: sự hữu ích của điện thoại di dộng và những tác hại của nó 
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gây ra với con người. Như vậy chỉ có đáp áp D “Technological Innovations and Their Price” 
(Những cách tân công nghệ và cái giả của chúng) là đúng. 
Question 21: Chọn A 
Keywords: popular, young people 
Clue: “...having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected”: có điện thoại di động thề 
hiện rằng họ phong cách và luôn được kết nối. 
cool (a) ~ fashionable (a) ~ stylish (a): phong cách,kiểu cách, thời trang. 
Như vậy chọn A. They make them look more stylish (Chúng giúp họ trông thời trcmg, phong cách 
hơn). 
Question 22: Chọn D 
Keywords: The changes 
Clue: “On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who 
use mobile phones”; Mặt khác, những nghiên cứu y học đã chỉ ra những thay đổi trong tế bào não 
của những người sử dụng điện thoại di dộng. brain cells = the smallest units of the brain (tế bào não) 
Question 23: Chọn D. 
Keywords: makes mobile phones potentially harmful 
Clue: What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. Điều gì 
khiến cho điện thọai di động có khả năng tiềm ẩn những