Bài thi thử kì thi tốt nghiệp trung học phổ thông - Môn: Tiếng Anh - Mã đề 401

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1. SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2020- 2021 (Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 401 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề 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 following questions. The Internet has become an important part of our modern lives. In fact, it is impossible for many people to imagine a day without some contact with the Internet. Most people use the Internet to shop, send e-mail, and for social networking. However, some people find it hard to control how much time they spend online. So, how much Internet is too much Internet? Experts agree that people who use the Internet so much that it causes problems with their daily activities are spending too much time online. They say that some people may actually be addicted to the Internet in much the same way as some people are addicted to gambling or alcohol. Signs of Internet addiction include spending more and more time online, reducing or giving up social, work-related, or hobby-related activities in favour of spending time online, and giving up sleep to spend time on the Internet. Experts say that this becomes a real problem when a person starts experiencing problems sleeping, problems in their home and work life, and problems in having good social relationships. People who use the Internet excessively also seem to be more likely to show signs of depression. How do you know if you are spending too much time online? Some common warning signs include checking your e-mail every few minutes, always thinking about your next online session, and getting complaints from the people around you about how much time you spend online. Showing any of these signs may mean that you are on your way to becoming addicted to the Internet. However, experts agree that there is hope. They say that simply understanding that spending too much time online is a problem may be the first step to solving the problem. They believe that, in most cases, doing something as simple as creating a better system for managing your time online can solve the problem. The Internet is a wonderful tool for communicating and finding information. However, as with most things in life, you have to learn to use it carefully, and make sure you keep a healthy balance between it and the other important things in your life. 01. The main idea of the reading passage is A. too many people use the Internet nowadays B. most people use the Internet too much C. using the Internet too much can be a big problem D. the Internet is the most useful modern tool for communication 02. In paragraph 3, which of the following could be used in place of the word “excessively”? A. too muchB. too littleC. too fastD. too late 03. In the last sentence of the passage, what does “it” refer to in both cases? A. E-mailB. Most things in lifeC. InformationD. The Internet 04. Which of the following is NOTmentioned as a sign of Internet addiction? A. giving up social activitiesB. spending less time at home C. reducing time spent on hobbiesD. sleeping less 05. According to the author, what do most people use the Internet for? A. shopping, e-mail, social networkingB. shopping, social networking, getting information C. social networking, e-mail, web searchesD. e-mail, web searches, social networking Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the ollowing questions. 06. Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. A. are satisfied withB. fall in love with C. coexist peacefully withD. cooperate friendly with 07. Teenagers can become addicted to social networking if they can't control time they spend online. A. exhausted byB. indifferent toC. hooked onD. dependent on Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 08. From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the that its disadvantages are far greater than its advantages. A. answerB. conclusionC. solutionD. attention 09. When Carol last night, I my favourite show on television. A. had called - watchedB. called - have watched C. called - was watchingD. was calling - watched 10. Everybody is tired of watching the same comercials on TV everynight, ? A. are theyB. isn’t itC. don't theyD. aren't they 11. The Vietnam’s government has every effort to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19. A. createdB. broughtC. madeD. done 12. I object the way some people look down you just because you’re a foreigner. A. to - onB. at - onC. with - onD. to - at 13. for about 4 weeks, we now can perform most of the tasks confidently. A. Being trainedB. Having been trainedC. Having trainedD. Training 14. John lost the bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him,because of his carelessness.
2. A. beautiful new blue JapaneseB. Japanese beautiful new blue C. new beautiful blue JapaneseD. beautiful Japanese blue new 15. A lot of research in medical science has been to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 epidemic. A. given offB. taken upC. made upD. carried out 16. Many schools in Vietnam were closed for a month .the outbreak of Covid-19. A. because ofB. althoughC. despiteD. because 17. In 1959, the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman that as a full professor at Princeton University. A. was appointedB. had been appointedC. were appointedD. to be appointed 18. It is not uncommon for students to have second thoughts prior to starting higher education, but that adage about “a/an .in the hand is worth two in the bush” comes to mind. A. birdB. batC. owlD. cat 19. People should not have children unless they are to being responsible parents. A. committedB. promisedC. allowedD. involved 20. The larger the area of forest is destroyed, . A. the most frequently natural disasters occurB. the more frequently natural disasters occur C. the most frequent natural disasters areD. the more frequent are natural disasters 21. People didn't believe his that he had stolen the money in order to give it to charity. A. explainableB. explanationC. explanatoryD. explain 22. We’ll send you an email of confirmation . A. after we had made our final decisionB. while we were making our final decision C. before we made our final decisionD. as soon as we have made our final decision Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences. 23.A. approachedB. photographed C. accomplishedD. wicked 24.A. engagementB. enterprise C. establishD. effective 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 sentences. 25. He finally contracted the disease. He was aware of the importance of preventive measures only then. A. Not until he was aware of the importance of preventive measures did he contract the disease. B. Only when he had contracted the disease he was aware of the importance of preventive measures. C. Only after he had contracted the disease was he aware that preventive measures were essential. D. Hardly had he been aware that preventive measures were essential when he contracted the disease. 26. I didn’t get admitted to Harvard University. It would have been fantastic otherwise. A. I wish I had gained admission to Harvard University. B. If only I gained admission to Harvard University. C. I regretted having been admitted to Harvard University. D. That I got admitted to Harvard University was fantastic. 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 questions. 27. Different from English taught to all Vietnamese students, Chinese and Russian have been made optional languages taught at secondary schools in Vietnam. A. necessaryB. comfortableC. importantD. compulsory 28. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially. A. lastlyB. basicallyC. officiallyD. firstly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. 29. I’m certain Luis was on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. A. Luisa must be on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. B. Luisa may be very on top of the world when his wife gave birth to thefr first child. C. Luisa could have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to thefr first child. D. Luisa must have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. 30. "Get away now or I will call the police," shouted the girl to the man. A. The girl threatened to call the police if the man didn't get away. B. The girl said that she would call the police if the man didn't get away. C. The girl promised to call the police if he didn't get away. D. The girl informed the man that she would call the police ifhe didn't get away. 31. Mr. Smith started working for this company in 1990. A. Mr. Smith hasn’t worked for this company in 1990. B. Mr. Smith has been working for this company in 1990. C. Mr. Smith has been working for this company since 1990. D. Mr. Smith worked this company since 1990.
3. 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. 32. ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, regional peace as well as providing opportunities for their members. A. providingB. economic growthC. theirD. aims at 33. Factories located on the coastlines have released untreated pollution directly into the ocean. A. pollutionB. haveC. directlyD. located 34. My sister said that she has met my teacher at the supermarket the day before. A. has metB. saidC. at the supermarketD. the day before 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 following questions. What was, just a few days ago, the object of eager speculation among British children has become a reality. Schools are shut. For an unspecified period, learning will take place at home, except for a minority of pupils who are deemed to be vulnerable, or whose parents are key workers. Closing schools was a necessary step that should have been taken sooner, as it was in other countries. Across the world, school is part of the rhythm of life - for parents and teachers as well as pupils. Because of coronavirus, an estimated 800 million children globally are now having their education interrupted. Some may welcome this, at least at first. Nobody wants to catch Covid-19, or be responsible for spreading it. With British schooling in preparation for primary school SATs, GCSEs and A-levels, lessons can be more like drills than investigations. Some parents have already begun sharing plans (and jokes) about homeschooling. However, most parents will feel less well equipped to teach older children. The social impact of being separated from peers also varies for different age groups. Almost all children, including some who find school difficult, benefit from the social experiences that it offers. But for teenagers, whose emotional development requires them to become more separate from their parents and carers, being forced back into the family nest carries particular stresses. But economic inequality will be the biggest variable between the experiences of British children over the next few months. In any society, school is a leveller. When they are there, pupils share the same spaces, lessons, menus and teachers. At home, children of well-off parents invariably live in bigger houses, are more likely to have their own bedrooms, two parents rather than one to support them, and better access to technology as well as books and other learning resources, and food. We must do our best over the coming months, and no one should begrudge those who are looking forward to lessons or weekday lunches with their children. But during this particular period, the government should do everything in its power to ensure that more vulnerable children and families do not lose out. When things get back to normal, anyone who have fallen behind must be helped to catch up. 35. The word "them ” in paragraph 3 refers to A. teenagersB. experiencesC. stressesD. carers 36. The word “invariably” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to A. doubtfullyB. certainlyC. variouslyD. changeably 37. Which is the most suitable title for thepassage? A. Life at School: No Pain No GainB. In Praise Of Homeschooling C. Life without School: Not a Level Playing FieldD. Homeschooling: You've Missed the Boat 38. According to paragraph 2, why does the idea of school closure seem appealing at first? A. Because lessons at school have become unnecessary B. Because people are unwilling to put their well-being at risk C. Because most students haven't been well-prepared for the coming exams D. Because parents hope to have more time with their children 39. According to the passage, which of the following would best facilitate homeschooling? A. Teenagers' separation from peersB. Parents' working experience C. Teachers' expertiseD. Families' wealth 40. The word “deemed" inparagraph 1 is closest in meaning to A. persuadedB. consideredC. affectedD. chosen 41. Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A. In any particular school, children have equal access to learning resources. B. Children whose parents work in important industries are more vulnerable. C. Modern parents believe they are in a good position to teach their offspring. D. British schools are considering closure on account of Covid-19. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Every summer, when the results of university entrance exam (42) out, many newspaper stories are published about students who are top-scorers across the country. Most portray students as hard-working, studious, smart and, (43) , from low- income families. They are often considered heroes or heroines by their families, communes, villages and communities. And they symbolise the efforts made to lift them, and their relatives, out of poverty. The students are often too poor to attend any extra- classes, (44) make their achievements more illustrious and more newsworthy. While everyone should applaud the students for their admirable efforts, putting too much emphasis on success generates some difficult questions. If other students look up to them as models, of course it's great. (45) , in a way, it contributes to society's attitude that getting into university is the only way to succeed. For those who fail, their lives are over. It should be noted that about 1.3 million high school students take part in the annual university (46) exams and only about 300,000 of them pass. What's about the hundreds of thousands who fail?
4. Should we demand more stories about those who fail the exam but succeed in life or about those who quit university education at some level and do something else unconventional? 42.A. fallB. help C. comeD. throw 43.A. actuallyB. merely C. totallyD. generally 44.A. whichB. what C. thatD. why 45.A. InsteadB. Therefore C. HoweverD. Whereas 46.A. enterB. entered C. entranceD. entering 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. 47.A. philosopherB. economics C. discriminateD. significant 48.A. agreeB. remind C. surviveD. partner 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. 49. Jennifer and Katherine are having a discussion about supermarkets or traditional markets. ~ Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.” ~ Katherine: “ . Each has its own features.” A. I disagree with you.B. That’s completely true. C. I couldn’t agree with you more.D. I can’t help thinking the same. 50. Matthew is talking about Ann’s new schoolbag. ~ Matthew: “You really have a beautiful schoolbag, Ann, I’ve never seen such a perfect thing on you.” ~ Ann: “ .” A. Oh, it’s not my favourite choice.B. What a shame! C. Thanks. That’s nice compliment.D. Thanks for your compliment, I’m afraid The End
5. SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2020- 2021 (Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 424 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề 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 sentences. 01. He finally contracted the disease. He was aware of the importance of preventive measures only then. A. Not until he was aware of the importance of preventive measures did he contract the disease. B. Only after he had contracted the disease was he aware that preventive measures were essential. C. Hardly had he been aware that preventive measures were essential when he contracted the disease. D. Only when he had contracted the disease he was aware of the importance of preventive measures. 02. I didn’t get admitted to Harvard University. It would have been fantastic otherwise. A. I wish I had gained admission to Harvard University. B. If only I gained admission to Harvard University. C. That I got admitted to Harvard University was fantastic. D. I regretted having been admitted to Harvard University. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the ollowing questions. 03. Teenagers can become addicted to social networking if they can't control time they spend online. A. hooked onB. exhausted byC. indifferent toD. dependent on 04. Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. A. coexist peacefully withB. cooperate friendly with C. fall in love withD. are satisfied with Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 05. John lost the bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him,because of his carelessness. A. new beautiful blue JapaneseB. beautiful new blue Japanese C. Japanese beautiful new blueD. beautiful Japanese blue new 06. People didn't believe his that he had stolen the money in order to give it to charity. A. explainableB. explanatoryC. explanationD. explain 07. From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the that its disadvantages are far greater than its advantages. A. answerB. attentionC. solutionD. conclusion 08. Many schools in Vietnam were closed for a month .the outbreak of Covid-19. A. because ofB. despiteC. althoughD. because 09. Everybody is tired of watching the same comercials on TV everynight, ? A. aren't theyB. are theyC. isn’t itD. don't they 10. We’ll send you an email of confirmation . A. before we made our final decisionB. after we had made our final decision C. while we were making our final decisionD. as soon as we have made our final decision 11. I object the way some people look down you just because you’re a foreigner. A. with - onB. at - onC. to - atD. to - on 12. A lot of research in medical science has been to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 epidemic. A. carried outB. taken upC. given offD. made up 13. for about 4 weeks, we now can perform most of the tasks confidently. A. Being trainedB. TrainingC. Having been trainedD. Having trained 14. It is not uncommon for students to have second thoughts prior to starting higher education, but that adage about “a/an .in the hand is worth two in the bush” comes to mind. A. batB. birdC. catD. owl 15. In 1959, the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman that as a full professor at Princeton University. A. was appointedB. were appointedC. had been appointedD. to be appointed 16. When Carol last night, I my favourite show on television. A. called - have watchedB. called - was watching C. had called - watchedD. was calling - watched 17. The Vietnam’s government has every effort to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19. A. madeB. doneC. broughtD. created 18. People should not have children unless they are to being responsible parents. A. allowedB. promisedC. involvedD. committed 19. The larger the area of forest is destroyed, . A. the more frequently natural disasters occurB. the more frequent are natural disasters C. the most frequent natural disasters areD. the most frequently natural disasters occur 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. 20. Factories located on the coastlines have released untreated pollution directly into the ocean.
6. A. directlyB. pollutionC. haveD. located 21. My sister said that she has met my teacher at the supermarket the day before. A. the day beforeB. at the supermarketC. saidD. has met 22. ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, regional peace as well as providing opportunities for their members. A. aims atB. theirC. providingD. economic growth 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. 23.A. significantB. discriminate C. philosopherD. economics 24.A. remindB. survive C. partnerD. agree 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 following questions. What was, just a few days ago, the object of eager speculation among British children has become a reality. Schools are shut. For an unspecified period, learning will take place at home, except for a minority of pupils who are deemed to be vulnerable, or whose parents are key workers. Closing schools was a necessary step that should have been taken sooner, as it was in other countries. Across the world, school is part of the rhythm of life - for parents and teachers as well as pupils. Because of coronavirus, an estimated 800 million children globally are now having their education interrupted. Some may welcome this, at least at first. Nobody wants to catch Covid-19, or be responsible for spreading it. With British schooling in preparation for primary school SATs, GCSEs and A-levels, lessons can be more like drills than investigations. Some parents have already begun sharing plans (and jokes) about homeschooling. However, most parents will feel less well equipped to teach older children. The social impact of being separated from peers also varies for different age groups. Almost all children, including some who find school difficult, benefit from the social experiences that it offers. But for teenagers, whose emotional development requires them to become more separate from their parents and carers, being forced back into the family nest carries particular stresses. But economic inequality will be the biggest variable between the experiences of British children over the next few months. In any society, school is a leveller. When they are there, pupils share the same spaces, lessons, menus and teachers. At home, children of well-off parents invariably live in bigger houses, are more likely to have their own bedrooms, two parents rather than one to support them, and better access to technology as well as books and other learning resources, and food. We must do our best over the coming months, and no one should begrudge those who are looking forward to lessons or weekday lunches with their children. But during this particular period, the government should do everything in its power to ensure that more vulnerable children and families do not lose out. When things get back to normal, anyone who have fallen behind must be helped to catch up. 25. Which is the most suitable title for thepassage? A. Life at School: No Pain No GainB. Homeschooling: You've Missed the Boat C. Life without School: Not a Level Playing FieldD. In Praise Of Homeschooling 26. The word “deemed" inparagraph 1 is closest in meaning to A. affectedB. persuadedC. chosenD. considered 27. According to the passage, which of the following would best facilitate homeschooling? A. Teachers' expertiseB. Teenagers' separation from peers C. Parents' working experienceD. Families' wealth 28. The word “invariably” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to A. certainlyB. changeablyC. doubtfullyD. variously 29. According to paragraph 2, why does the idea of school closure seem appealing at first? A. Because most students haven't been well-prepared for the coming exams B. Because lessons at school have become unnecessary C. Because people are unwilling to put their well-being at risk D. Because parents hope to have more time with their children 30. Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A. Children whose parents work in important industries are more vulnerable. B. Modern parents believe they are in a good position to teach their offspring. C. British schools are considering closure on account of Covid-19. D. In any particular school, children have equal access to learning resources. 31. The word "them ” in paragraph 3 refers to A. experiencesB. teenagersC. stressesD. carers 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 following questions. The Internet has become an important part of our modern lives. In fact, it is impossible for many people to imagine a day without some contact with the Internet. Most people use the Internet to shop, send e-mail, and for social networking. However, some people find it hard to control how much time they spend online. So, how much Internet is too much Internet? Experts agree that people who use the Internet so much that it causes problems with their daily activities are spending too much time online. They say that some people may actually be addicted to the Internet in much the same way as some people are addicted to gambling or alcohol. Signs of Internet addiction include spending more and more time online, reducing or giving up social, work-related, or hobby-related activities in favour of spending time online, and giving up sleep to spend time on the Internet.
7. Experts say that this becomes a real problem when a person starts experiencing problems sleeping, problems in their home and work life, and problems in having good social relationships. People who use the Internet excessively also seem to be more likely to show signs of depression. How do you know if you are spending too much time online? Some common warning signs include checking your e-mail every few minutes, always thinking about your next online session, and getting complaints from the people around you about how much time you spend online. Showing any of these signs may mean that you are on your way to becoming addicted to the Internet. However, experts agree that there is hope. They say that simply understanding that spending too much time online is a problem may be the first step to solving the problem. They believe that, in most cases, doing something as simple as creating a better system for managing your time online can solve the problem. The Internet is a wonderful tool for communicating and finding information. However, as with most things in life, you have to learn to use it carefully, and make sure you keep a healthy balance between it and the other important things in your life. 32. In the last sentence of the passage, what does “it” refer to in both cases? A. E-mailB. The InternetC. InformationD. Most things in life 33. Which of the following is NOTmentioned as a sign of Internet addiction? A. reducing time spent on hobbiesB. giving up social activities C. spending less time at homeD. sleeping less 34. The main idea of the reading passage is A. too many people use the Internet nowadays B. most people use the Internet too much C. using the Internet too much can be a big problem D. the Internet is the most useful modern tool for communication 35. According to the author, what do most people use the Internet for? A. shopping, e-mail, social networkingB. social networking, e-mail, web searches C. e-mail, web searches, social networkingD. shopping, social networking, getting information 36. In paragraph 3, which of the following could be used in place of the word “excessively”? A. too fastB. too muchC. too lateD. too little 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. 37. Matthew is talking about Ann’s new schoolbag. ~ Matthew: “You really have a beautiful schoolbag, Ann, I’ve never seen such a perfect thing on you.” ~ Ann: “ .” A. Thanks. That’s nice compliment.B. Oh, it’s not my favourite choice. C. What a shame!D. Thanks for your compliment, I’m affraid 38. Jennifer and Katherine are having a discussion about supermarkets or traditional markets. ~ Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.” ~ Katherine: “ . Each has its own features.” A. I disagree with you.B. That’s completely true. C. I couldn’t agree with you more.D. I can’t help thinking the same. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences. 39.A. establishB. engagement C. enterpriseD. effective 40.A. wickedB. photographed C. accomplishedD. approached 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 questions. 41. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially. A. lastlyB. basicallyC. firstlyD. officially 42. Different from English taught to all Vietnamese students, Chinese and Russian have been made optional languages taught at secondary schools in Vietnam. A. comfortableB. importantC. compulsoryD. necessary Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. 43. "Get away now or I will call the police," shouted the girl to the man. A. The girl threatened to call the police if the man didn't get away. B. The girl informed the man that she would call the police ifhe didn't get away. C. The girl promised to call the police if he didn't get away. D. The girl said that she would call the police if the man didn't get away. 44. Mr. Smith started working for this company in 1990. A. Mr. Smith has been working for this company in 1990. B. Mr. Smith hasn’t worked for this company in 1990. C. Mr. Smith has been working for this company since 1990. D. Mr. Smith worked this company since 1990. 45. I’m certain Luis was on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child.
8. A. Luisa could have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to thefr first child. B. Luisa must have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. C. Luisa must be on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. D. Luisa may be very on top of the world when his wife gave birth to thefr first child. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Every summer, when the results of university entrance exam (46) out, many newspaper stories are published about students who are top-scorers across the country. Most portray students as hard-working, studious, smart and, (47) , from low- income families. They are often considered heroes or heroines by their families, communes, villages and communities. And they symbolise the efforts made to lift them, and their relatives, out of poverty. The students are often too poor to attend any extra- classes, (48) make their achievements more illustrious and more newsworthy. While everyone should applaud the students for their admirable efforts, putting too much emphasis on success generates some difficult questions. If other students look up to them as models, of course it's great. (49) , in a way, it contributes to society's attitude that getting into university is the only way to succeed. For those who fail, their lives are over. It should be noted that about 1.3 million high school students take part in the annual university (50) exams and only about 300,000 of them pass. What's about the hundreds of thousands who fail? Should we demand more stories about those who fail the exam but succeed in life or about those who quit university education at some level and do something else unconventional? 46.A. comeB. help C. throwD. fall 47.A. actuallyB. totally C. generallyD. merely 48.A. whatB. that C. whichD. why 49.A. InsteadB. Therefore C. WhereasD. However 50.A. enteringB. entrance C. enterD. entered The End
9. SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2020- 2021 (Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 421 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề 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 sentences. 01. He finally contracted the disease. He was aware of the importance of preventive measures only then. A. Only when he had contracted the disease he was aware of the importance of preventive measures. B. Only after he had contracted the disease was he aware that preventive measures were essential. C. Hardly had he been aware that preventive measures were essential when he contracted the disease. D. Not until he was aware of the importance of preventive measures did he contract the disease. 02. I didn’t get admitted to Harvard University. It would have been fantastic otherwise. A. I wish I had gained admission to Harvard University. B. That I got admitted to Harvard University was fantastic. C. I regretted having been admitted to Harvard University. D. If only I gained admission to Harvard University. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences. 03.A. effectiveB. enterprise C. establishD. engagement 04.A. approachedB. photographed C. accomplishedD. wicked Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 05. People didn't believe his that he had stolen the money in order to give it to charity. A. explainableB. explainC. explanationD. explanatory 06. In 1959, the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman that as a full professor at Princeton University. A. had been appointedB. was appointedC. were appointedD. to be appointed 07. The Vietnam’s government has every effort to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19. A. madeB. createdC. doneD. brought 08. We’ll send you an email of confirmation . A. as soon as we have made our final decisionB. before we made our final decision C. after we had made our final decisionD. while we were making our final decision 09. for about 4 weeks, we now can perform most of the tasks confidently. A. Having been trainedB. Being trainedC. Having trainedD. Training 10. I object the way some people look down you just because you’re a foreigner. A. to - atB. at - onC. to - onD. with - on 11. Many schools in Vietnam were closed for a month .the outbreak of Covid-19. A. althoughB. despiteC. becauseD. because of 12. People should not have children unless they are to being responsible parents. A. committedB. allowedC. promisedD. involved 13. Everybody is tired of watching the same comercials on TV everynight, ? A. aren't theyB. are theyC. don't theyD. isn’t it 14. When Carol last night, I my favourite show on television. A. was calling – watchedB. called - was watching C. had called - watchedD. called - have watched 15. A lot of research in medical science has been to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 epidemic. A. made upB. given offC. taken upD. carried out 16. From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the that its disadvantages are far greater than its advantages. A. conclusionB. answerC. attentionD. solution 17. The larger the area of forest is destroyed, . A. the more frequently natural disasters occurB. the most frequently natural disasters occur C. the more frequent are natural disastersD. the most frequent natural disasters are 18. John lost the bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him,because of his carelessness. A. beautiful new blue JapaneseB. Japanese beautiful new blue C. new beautiful blue JapaneseD. beautiful Japanese blue new 19. It is not uncommon for students to have second thoughts prior to starting higher education, but that adage about “a/an .in the hand is worth two in the bush” comes to mind. A. catB. birdC. owlD. bat 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. 20. Jennifer and Katherine are having a discussion about supermarkets or traditional markets. ~ Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.” ~ Katherine: “ . Each has its own features.”
10. A. I disagree with you.B. That’s completely true. C. I couldn’t agree with you more.D. I can’t help thinking the same. 21. Matthew is talking about Ann’s new schoolbag. ~ Matthew: “You really have a beautiful schoolbag, Ann, I’ve never seen such a perfect thing on you.” ~ Ann: “ .” A. Thanks. That’s nice compliment.B. Oh, it’s not my favourite choice. C. What a shame!D. Thanks for your compliment, I’m affraid 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. 22.A. agreeB. remind C. partnerD. survive 23.A. philosopherB. discriminate C. significantD. economics Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. 24. I’m certain Luis was on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. A. Luisa may be very on top of the world when his wife gave birth to thefr first child. B. Luisa must have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. C. Luisa could have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to thefr first child. D. Luisa must be on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. 25. "Get away now or I will call the police," shouted the girl to the man. A. The girl informed the man that she would call the police ifhe didn't get away. B. The girl promised to call the police if he didn't get away. C. The girl threatened to call the police if the man didn't get away. D. The girl said that she would call the police if the man didn't get away. 26. Mr. Smith started working for this company in 1990. A. Mr. Smith hasn’t worked for this company in 1990. B. Mr. Smith has been working for this company since 1990. C. Mr. Smith worked this company since 1990. D. Mr. Smith has been working for this company in 1990. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the ollowing questions. 27. Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. A. are satisfied withB. coexist peacefully with C. cooperate friendly withD. fall in love with 28. Teenagers can become addicted to social networking if they can't control time they spend online. A. indifferent toB. dependent onC. exhausted byD. hooked on Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Every summer, when the results of university entrance exam (29) out, many newspaper stories are published about students who are top-scorers across the country. Most portray students as hard-working, studious, smart and, (30) , from low- income families. They are often considered heroes or heroines by their families, communes, villages and communities. And they symbolise the efforts made to lift them, and their relatives, out of poverty. The students are often too poor to attend any extra- classes, (31) make their achievements more illustrious and more newsworthy. While everyone should applaud the students for their admirable efforts, putting too much emphasis on success generates some difficult questions. If other students look up to them as models, of course it's great. (32) , in a way, it contributes to society's attitude that getting into university is the only way to succeed. For those who fail, their lives are over. It should be noted that about 1.3 million high school students take part in the annual university (33) exams and only about 300,000 of them pass. What's about the hundreds of thousands who fail? Should we demand more stories about those who fail the exam but succeed in life or about those who quit university education at some level and do something else unconventional? 29.A. helpB. throw C. comeD. fall 30.A. generallyB. merely C. totallyD. actually 31.A. thatB. why C. whichD. what 32.A. InsteadB. Therefore C. HoweverD. Whereas 33.A. entranceB. entering C. entered D. enter 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 following questions. The Internet has become an important part of our modern lives. In fact, it is impossible for many people to imagine a day without some contact with the Internet. Most people use the Internet to shop, send e-mail, and for social networking. However, some people find it hard to control how much time they spend online. So, how much Internet is too much Internet? Experts agree that people who use the Internet so much that it causes problems with their daily activities are spending too much time online. They say that some people may actually be addicted to the Internet in much the same way as some people are addicted to gambling or alcohol. Signs of Internet addiction include spending more and more time online, reducing or giving up social, work-related, or hobby-related activities in favour of spending time online, and giving up sleep to spend time on the Internet.
11. Experts say that this becomes a real problem when a person starts experiencing problems sleeping, problems in their home and work life, and problems in having good social relationships. People who use the Internet excessively also seem to be more likely to show signs of depression. How do you know if you are spending too much time online? Some common warning signs include checking your e-mail every few minutes, always thinking about your next online session, and getting complaints from the people around you about how much time you spend online. Showing any of these signs may mean that you are on your way to becoming addicted to the Internet. However, experts agree that there is hope. They say that simply understanding that spending too much time online is a problem may be the first step to solving the problem. They believe that, in most cases, doing something as simple as creating a better system for managing your time online can solve the problem. The Internet is a wonderful tool for communicating and finding information. However, as with most things in life, you have to learn to use it carefully, and make sure you keep a healthy balance between it and the other important things in your life. 34. The main idea of the reading passage is A. too many people use the Internet nowadays B. the Internet is the most useful modern tool for communication C. most people use the Internet too much D. using the Internet too much can be a big problem 35. In paragraph 3, which of the following could be used in place of the word “excessively”? A. too lateB. too muchC. too fastD. too little 36. According to the author, what do most people use the Internet for? A. e-mail, web searches, social networkingB. social networking, e-mail, web searches C. shopping, social networking, getting informationD. shopping, e-mail, social networking 37. In the last sentence of the passage, what does “it” refer to in both cases? A. E-mailB. The InternetC. InformationD. Most things in life 38. Which of the following is NOTmentioned as a sign of Internet addiction? A. spending less time at homeB. giving up social activities C. reducing time spent on hobbiesD. sleeping less 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 following questions. What was, just a few days ago, the object of eager speculation among British children has become a reality. Schools are shut. For an unspecified period, learning will take place at home, except for a minority of pupils who are deemed to be vulnerable, or whose parents are key workers. Closing schools was a necessary step that should have been taken sooner, as it was in other countries. Across the world, school is part of the rhythm of life - for parents and teachers as well as pupils. Because of coronavirus, an estimated 800 million children globally are now having their education interrupted. Some may welcome this, at least at first. Nobody wants to catch Covid-19, or be responsible for spreading it. With British schooling in preparation for primary school SATs, GCSEs and A-levels, lessons can be more like drills than investigations. Some parents have already begun sharing plans (and jokes) about homeschooling. However, most parents will feel less well equipped to teach older children. The social impact of being separated from peers also varies for different age groups. Almost all children, including some who find school difficult, benefit from the social experiences that it offers. But for teenagers, whose emotional development requires them to become more separate from their parents and carers, being forced back into the family nest carries particular stresses. But economic inequality will be the biggest variable between the experiences of British children over the next few months. In any society, school is a leveller. When they are there, pupils share the same spaces, lessons, menus and teachers. At home, children of well-off parents invariably live in bigger houses, are more likely to have their own bedrooms, two parents rather than one to support them, and better access to technology as well as books and other learning resources, and food. We must do our best over the coming months, and no one should begrudge those who are looking forward to lessons or weekday lunches with their children. But during this particular period, the government should do everything in its power to ensure that more vulnerable children and families do not lose out. When things get back to normal, anyone who have fallen behind must be helped to catch up. 39. Which is the most suitable title for thepassage? A. Life without School: Not a Level Playing FieldB. In Praise Of Homeschooling C. Homeschooling: You've Missed the BoatD. Life at School: No Pain No Gain 40. Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A. British schools are considering closure on account of Covid-19. B. In any particular school, children have equal access to learning resources. C. Children whose parents work in important industries are more vulnerable. D. Modern parents believe they are in a good position to teach their offspring. 41. The word "them ” in paragraph 3 refers to A. stressesB. carersC. experiencesD. teenagers 42. The word “invariably” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to A. doubtfullyB. changeablyC. certainlyD. variously 43. According to the passage, which of the following would best facilitate homeschooling? A. Families' wealthB. Teachers' expertise C. Parents' working experienceD. Teenagers' separation from peers
12. 44. According to paragraph 2, why does the idea of school closure seem appealing at first? A. Because lessons at school have become unnecessary B. Because parents hope to have more time with their children C. Because people are unwilling to put their well-being at risk D. Because most students haven't been well-prepared for the coming exams 45. The word “deemed" inparagraph 1 is closest in meaning to A. consideredB. chosenC. persuadedD. affected 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 questions. 46. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially. A. officiallyB. basicallyC. firstlyD. lastly 47. Different from English taught to all Vietnamese students, Chinese and Russian have been made optional languages taught at secondary schools in Vietnam. A. necessaryB. compulsoryC. importantD. comfortable 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. 48. ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, regional peace as well as providing opportunities for their members. A. economic growthB. aims atC. theirD. providing 49. Factories located on the coastlines have released untreated pollution directly into the ocean. A. haveB. pollutionC. locatedD. directly 50. My sister said that she has met my teacher at the supermarket the day before. A. at the supermarketB. saidC. the day beforeD. has met The End
13. SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC NĂM HỌC 2020- 2021 (Đề gồm có 04 trang) MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 411 Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề 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. 01. My sister said that she has met my teacher at the supermarket the day before. A. the day beforeB. has metC. at the supermarketD. said 02. ASEAN aims at promoting economic growth, regional peace as well as providing opportunities for their members. A. theirB. economic growthC. aims atD. providing 03. Factories located on the coastlines have released untreated pollution directly into the ocean. A. haveB. locatedC. directlyD. pollution 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. 04.A. discriminateB. significant C. philosopherD. economics 05.A. agreeB. partner C. surviveD. remind Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 06. John lost the bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him,because of his carelessness. A. Japanese beautiful new blueB. beautiful Japanese blue new C. new beautiful blue JapaneseD. beautiful new blue Japanese 07. People should not have children unless they are to being responsible parents. A. committedB. involvedC. promisedD. allowed 08. Many schools in Vietnam were closed for a month .the outbreak of Covid-19. A. becauseB. because ofC. despiteD. although 09. People didn't believe his that he had stolen the money in order to give it to charity. A. explanatoryB. explainableC. explanationD. explain 10. Everybody is tired of watching the same comercials on TV everynight, ? A. don't theyB. are theyC. aren't theyD. isn’t it 11. From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the that its disadvantages are far greater than its advantages. A. solutionB. answerC. attentionD. conclusion 12. I object the way some people look down you just because you’re a foreigner. A. to - atB. to - onC. at - onD. with - on 13. It is not uncommon for students to have second thoughts prior to starting higher education, but that adage about “a/an .in the hand is worth two in the bush” comes to mind. A. batB. catC. birdD. owl 14. In 1959, the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman that as a full professor at Princeton University. A. was appointedB. to be appointedC. had been appointedD. were appointed 15. for about 4 weeks, we now can perform most of the tasks confidently. A. TrainingB. Having been trainedC. Being trainedD. Having trained 16. A lot of research in medical science has been to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 epidemic. A. carried outB. taken upC. given offD. made up 17. We’ll send you an email of confirmation . A. after we had made our final decisionB. as soon as we have made our final decision C. while we were making our final decisionD. before we made our final decision 18. The larger the area of forest is destroyed, . A. the most frequent natural disasters areB. the more frequent are natural disasters C. the most frequently natural disasters occurD. the more frequently natural disasters occur 19. The Vietnam’s government has every effort to stop the rapid spread of COVID-19. A. doneB. broughtC. madeD. created 20. When Carol last night, I my favourite show on television. A. was calling - watchedB. called - have watched C. called - was watchingD. had called - watched 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. 21. Matthew is talking about Ann’s new schoolbag. ~ Matthew: “You really have a beautiful schoolbag, Ann, I’ve never seen such a perfect thing on you.” ~ Ann: “ .” A. What a shame!B. Thanks. That’s nice compliment. C. Thanks for your compliment, I’m affraidD. Oh, it’s not my favourite choice. 22. Jennifer and Katherine are having a discussion about supermarkets or traditional markets. ~ Jennifer: “I believe that supermarkets are much better than traditional markets.” ~ Katherine: “ . Each has its own features.”
14. A. I disagree with you.B. I can’t help thinking the same. C. I couldn’t agree with you more.D. That’s completely true. 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 questions. 23. Different from English taught to all Vietnamese students, Chinese and Russian have been made optional languages taught at secondary schools in Vietnam. A. importantB. comfortableC. compulsoryD. necessary 24. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, joining hands initially. A. firstlyB. officiallyC. basicallyD. lastly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences. 25.A. wickedB. photographed C. approachedD. accomplished 26.A. engagementB. establish C. effectiveD. enterprise 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 sentences. 27. I didn’t get admitted to Harvard University. It would have been fantastic otherwise. A. I regretted having been admitted to Harvard University. B. That I got admitted to Harvard University was fantastic. C. If only I gained admission to Harvard University. D. I wish I had gained admission to Harvard University. 28. He finally contracted the disease. He was aware of the importance of preventive measures only then. A. Hardly had he been aware that preventive measures were essential when he contracted the disease. B. Only when he had contracted the disease he was aware of the importance of preventive measures. C. Not until he was aware of the importance of preventive measures did he contract the disease. D. Only after he had contracted the disease was he aware that preventive measures were essential. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions. 29. I’m certain Luis was on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. A. Luisa must have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. B. Luisa could have been on top of the world when his wife gave birth to thefr first child. C. Luisa must be on top of the world when his wife gave birth to their first child. D. Luisa may be very on top of the world when his wife gave birth to thefr first child. 30. "Get away now or I will call the police," shouted the girl to the man. A. The girl said that she would call the police if the man didn't get away. B. The girl informed the man that she would call the police ifhe didn't get away. C. The girl threatened to call the police if the man didn't get away. D. The girl promised to call the police if he didn't get away. 31. Mr. Smith started working for this company in 1990. A. Mr. Smith has been working for this company in 1990. B. Mr. Smith hasn’t worked for this company in 1990. C. Mr. Smith has been working for this company since 1990. D. Mr. Smith worked this company since 1990. 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 following questions. What was, just a few days ago, the object of eager speculation among British children has become a reality. Schools are shut. For an unspecified period, learning will take place at home, except for a minority of pupils who are deemed to be vulnerable, or whose parents are key workers. Closing schools was a necessary step that should have been taken sooner, as it was in other countries. Across the world, school is part of the rhythm of life - for parents and teachers as well as pupils. Because of coronavirus, an estimated 800 million children globally are now having their education interrupted. Some may welcome this, at least at first. Nobody wants to catch Covid-19, or be responsible for spreading it. With British schooling in preparation for primary school SATs, GCSEs and A-levels, lessons can be more like drills than investigations. Some parents have already begun sharing plans (and jokes) about homeschooling. However, most parents will feel less well equipped to teach older children. The social impact of being separated from peers also varies for different age groups. Almost all children, including some who find school difficult, benefit from the social experiences that it offers. But for teenagers, whose emotional development requires them to become more separate from their parents and carers, being forced back into the family nest carries particular stresses. But economic inequality will be the biggest variable between the experiences of British children over the next few months. In any society, school is a leveller. When they are there, pupils share the same spaces, lessons, menus and teachers. At home, children of well-off parents invariably live in bigger houses, are more likely to have their own bedrooms, two parents rather than one to support them, and better access to technology as well as books and other learning resources, and food. We must do our best over the coming months, and no one should begrudge those who are looking forward to lessons or weekday lunches with their children. But during this particular period, the government should do everything in its power to
15. ensure that more vulnerable children and families do not lose out. When things get back to normal, anyone who have fallen behind must be helped to catch up. 32. Which is the most suitable title for thepassage? A. Life without School: Not a Level Playing FieldB. In Praise Of Homeschooling C. Homeschooling: You've Missed the BoatD. Life at School: No Pain No Gain 33. The word “invariably” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to A. variouslyB. changeablyC. doubtfullyD. certainly 34. According to the passage, which of the following would best facilitate homeschooling? A. Families' wealthB. Teenagers' separation from peers C. Teachers' expertiseD. Parents' working experience 35. The word "them ” in paragraph 3 refers to A. carersB. stressesC. experiencesD. teenagers 36. Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage? A. Children whose parents work in important industries are more vulnerable. B. Modern parents believe they are in a good position to teach their offspring. C. In any particular school, children have equal access to learning resources. D. British schools are considering closure on account of Covid-19. 37. According to paragraph 2, why does the idea of school closure seem appealing at first? A. Because parents hope to have more time with their children B. Because lessons at school have become unnecessary C. Because people are unwilling to put their well-being at risk D. Because most students haven't been well-prepared for the coming exams 38. The word “deemed" inparagraph 1 is closest in meaning to A. consideredB. persuadedC. chosenD. affected Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Every summer, when the results of university entrance exam (39) out, many newspaper stories are published about students who are top-scorers across the country. Most portray students as hard-working, studious, smart and, (40) , from low- income families. They are often considered heroes or heroines by their families, communes, villages and communities. And they symbolise the efforts made to lift them, and their relatives, out of poverty. The students are often too poor to attend any extra- classes, (41) make their achievements more illustrious and more newsworthy. While everyone should applaud the students for their admirable efforts, putting too much emphasis on success generates some difficult questions. If other students look up to them as models, of course it's great. (42) , in a way, it contributes to society's attitude that getting into university is the only way to succeed. For those who fail, their lives are over. It should be noted that about 1.3 million high school students take part in the annual university (43) exams and only about 300,000 of them pass. What's about the hundreds of thousands who fail? Should we demand more stories about those who fail the exam but succeed in life or about those who quit university education at some level and do something else unconventional? 39.A. helpB. throw C. fallD. come 40.A. generallyB. totally C. actuallyD. merely 41.A. thatB. what C. whyD. which 42.A. InsteadB. Therefore C. WhereasD. However 43.A. enterB. entering C. entered D. entrance 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 following questions. The Internet has become an important part of our modern lives. In fact, it is impossible for many people to imagine a day without some contact with the Internet. Most people use the Internet to shop, send e-mail, and for social networking. However, some people find it hard to control how much time they spend online. So, how much Internet is too much Internet? Experts agree that people who use the Internet so much that it causes problems with their daily activities are spending too much time online. They say that some people may actually be addicted to the Internet in much the same way as some people are addicted to gambling or alcohol. Signs of Internet addiction include spending more and more time online, reducing or giving up social, work-related, or hobby-related activities in favour of spending time online, and giving up sleep to spend time on the Internet. Experts say that this becomes a real problem when a person starts experiencing problems sleeping, problems in their home and work life, and problems in having good social relationships. People who use the Internet excessively also seem to be more likely to show signs of depression. How do you know if you are spending too much time online? Some common warning signs include checking your e-mail every few minutes, always thinking about your next online session, and getting complaints from the people around you about how much time you spend online. Showing any of these signs may mean that you are on your way to becoming addicted to the Internet. However, experts agree that there is hope. They say that simply understanding that spending too much time online is a problem may be the first step to solving the problem. They believe that, in most cases, doing something as simple as creating a better system for managing your time online can solve the problem. The Internet is a wonderful tool for communicating and finding information. However, as with most things in life, you have to learn to use it carefully, and make sure you keep a healthy balance between it and the other important things in your life.
16. 44. The main idea of the reading passage is A. the Internet is the most useful modern tool for communication B. using the Internet too much can be a big problem C. most people use the Internet too much D. too many people use the Internet nowadays 45. According to the author, what do most people use the Internet for? A. e-mail, web searches, social networkingB. shopping, social networking, getting information C. social networking, e-mail, web searchesD. shopping, e-mail, social networking 46. In the last sentence of the passage, what does “it” refer to in both cases? A. Most things in lifeB. The InternetC. InformationD. E-mail 47. Which of the following is NOTmentioned as a sign of Internet addiction? A. spending less time at homeB. giving up social activities C. reducing time spent on hobbiesD. sleeping less 48. In paragraph 3, which of the following could be used in place of the word “excessively”? A. too lateB. too muchC. too littleD. too fast Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the ollowing questions. 49. Stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. A. are satisfied withB. coexist peacefully with C. fall in love withD. cooperate friendly with 50. Teenagers can become addicted to social networking if they can't control time they spend online. A. hooked onB. indifferent toC. dependent onD. exhausted by The End