7 Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2016

 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn: TIẾNG ANH
 (Đề thi có 03 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 242
I. 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.
01. A. stomach	B. cholera	C. pschology	D. machine
02. A. bear	B. deer	C. hear	D. mere
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
03. As we waited on the pavement, a black Mercedes pulled up beside us.
A. ran over	B. stopped running	C. crashed down	D. picked up
04. Don’t rush to any conclusion before you know the full facts.
A. move fast	B. decide hastily	C. run quickly	D. dismiss at once
III. 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.
05. Although Connecticut occupies a small area, its weather can vary from one area to others.
A. its	B. vary	C. others	D. small
06. When you come after class this afternoon, we’ll discuss about the possibility of your writing a research paper.
A. your writing	B. after class	C. ‘ll discuss about	D. When
IV. 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.
07. If only I had taken that job in the bank.
A. I wish I took that job in the bank.	B. I regret not taking that job in the bank.	
C. I wish I have taken that job in the bank. 	D. I regret not take that job in the bank. 	
08. They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic.
A. They left early in order to not get caught in the traffic. 
B. They left early so as to not get caught in the traffic. 
C. They left early so that they not to get caught in the traffic.
D. They left early to avoid getting caught in the traffic. 
V. 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 09 to 14.
TIME FOR COFFEE
 The story of coffee drinking is one of the greatest and most fascinating in history. Millions of coffee drinkers worldwide cannot imagine life without a cup of aromatic coffee in the morning. Coffee is a natural stimulant which makes us feel more awake, alert and ready to concentrate.
 The qualities of mocca, as coffee was once known, were first discovered in Ethiopia more than one thousand years ago. However, it was not Africans but Turks and Arabs who actively encouraged coffee drinking. The habit of coffee drinking quickly spread throughout the Arab world, where coffee won a reputation as the wine of Islam.
Coffee was first grown in Yemen. It was popular with Turks who served the drink to visiting Italian merchants. In 1615 traders from Venice brought coffee to Europe, where it was originally sold as a medicine.
 By the end of the sixteenth century coffee was drunk in major European cities from Paris to London. Now, around the world there are different methods of preparing coffee, for example, in Turkey coffee is traditionally boiled three times while Italians are the inventors of espresso and cappuccino.
 We drink coffee because of its aroma, taste and stimulating effect. However, extensive consumption of coffee may be harmful to our health, for instance, it may increase one's blood pressure or make one's heart beat irregularly. Fortunately, new brands of coffee have been appearing on the market recently. As they do not contain substances harmful to health, many people will not have to give up their coffee-drinking habits.
09. By the end of the sixteenth century people drank coffee..
A. around the world	B. in the most important European cities.
C. in northern Europe.	D. in Paris and London only.
10. New brands of coffee..
A. are as harmful as the original mocca.	B. make people give up their coffee-drinking habits.
C. are less harmful than regular coffee.	D. may influence our concentration ability.
11. In Europe, coffee was popular as..
A. a medicine.	B. a natural stimulant.	C. the wine of Islam.	D. a soft drink.
12. Coffee was first grown..
A. in Italy.	B. in Yemen.	C. in Africa.	D. in Turkey.
13. Coffee drinking was popularised by..
A. the Turks.	B. the Ethiopians.	C. the Africans.	D. the Italians.
14. Coffee was discovered.
A. in Europe.	B. in Yemen	C. in Africa.	D. in Asia.
VI. 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.
15. Admittedly, the engineers’ report was relatively well-organized, but it was on the whole irrelevant.
A. preferentially chosen	B. connected to what is being discussed 
C. litererally composed	D. clear and carefully informed
16. The police intervened in order to stop the riot.
A. patrolled	B. ignored 	C. cautioned	D. attended
VII. 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.
17. Linda: “Mum is spending too much on her fashionable clothes.” ~ Tom: “.”
A. It’s a great pleasure.	B. No wonder Dad has to do more part-time work.
C. That’s why Dad goes to bed early.	D. Great! I didn’t think she can make it well!
18. A: “Has an announcement been made about the 8:00 flight to HCM City?” ~ B: “..”
A. Gate 5 upstairs.	B. Soon.	C. Not yet.	D. In 5 minutes.
VIII. 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 17 to 20.
 Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had more practical purpose. 
 Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show that they had no weapons, and clasped them. This was the beginning of the handshake.
 The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South Seas islands greet by rubbing noses.
19. The word “came on” in the 2nd sentence of paragraph 2 can best be replaced by.
A. waited for	B. happened to meet	C. attacked	D. visited
20. The practice of shaking hands.
A. is being replaced by other customs	B. is considered not to be very polite
C. used to be popular, but now it is out of date	D. is very popular in the world
21. To show that one has no intention to fight,.
A. shaking hands has been practised all over the world
B. the Oriental people kiss each other’s hand
C. there have been various ways depending on different cultures
D. people laid aside their weapons
22. The purpose of shaking hands was.
A. a gesture of good will	B. to show that both parties were ready for a fight
C. to show that the two parties had no weapons	D. just a ceremony showing friendship
IX. 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. magazine	B. refrigerator	C. alphabetical	D. dictionary
24. A. pedestrian	B. petrol	C. document	D. penalty
X. 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 25 to 36.
MONEY
 Money is something we all take for granted in our lives. Some of us may ...(25)... we had more of it but we all recognise it when we see it, whether in the ...(26)... of coins, notes or cheques. It is difficult to imagine how people ...(27)... without money. In the earliest periods of human history, people used to exchange goods directly. They would exchanged goods they had ...(28)... of for things they were in ...(29)... of. For example, they might offer food for tools. This ...(30)... of exchange, which is known as “barter”, has many disadvantages. Certain goods may be difficult to carry, they may not ...(31)... long, or may be impossible to ...(32)... into smaller units. It can also be very difficult to know the ...(33)... of something compared with other goods.
 According to historians, the first money, in the sense we understand it today, ...(34)... of gold coins produced about 2,500 years ago. Gold, being a very precious metal, was a ...(35)... material. The introduction of gold coins was acceptable to everyone and they were still being used at the beginning of this century, although they have been ...(36)... by paper money and coins made of ordinary metals.
25. A. desire	B. wish	C. hope	D. expect
26. A. image	B. form	C. design	D. figure
27. A. managed	B. dealt	C. arranged	D. spent
28. A. amount	B. plenty	C. sufficient	D. supply
29. A. want	B. need	C. lack	D. demand
30. A. business	B. procedure	C. operation	D. method
31. A. last	B. remain	C. continue	D. stay
32. A. decrease	B. reduce	C. share	D. divide
33. A. worth	B. level	C. charge	D. rate
34. A. consisted	B. composed	C. developed	D. created
35. A. right	B. just	C. suitable	D. correct
36. A. taken over	B. replaced	C. reformed	D. put away
XI. 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.
37. I lost my key. I had to wait in the dark for hours.
A. If I hadn’t lost my key, I wouldn’t have to wait in the dark for hours. 
B. If I didn’t lose my key, I wouldn’t have to wait in the dark for hours.
C. If I hadn’t lost my key, I wouldn’t have had to wait in the dark for hours. 
D. Having to wait in the dark for hours because I had lost my key. 
38. I tried hard. I couldn’t open the door.
A. It is difficult for me to open the door.
B. Try as hard as I might, I couldn’t open the door.
C. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door. 
D. I could open the door with difficulty.
XII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
39. Mr. Duncan does not know..the lawn mower after they had finished using it.
A. where they did put	B. where they put 	C. where to put	D. where did they put
40. He claimed that he was not a remarkable businessman, but that he had simply had the good..to be in the right place at the right time.
A. fate	B. fortune 	C. destiny	D. opportunity 
41. Several vehicles were involved in a..due to a crash on Saigon Bridge.
 A. congestion	 B. jam	 C. pile-up D. stoppage
42. If you aren’t sure what day the 24th is, look it up on the..
A. directory	B. agenda	C. diary	D. calendar 
43. On returning home, Peter discovered..his horror that the pipes had burst and the entire houe ws flooded.
A. by	B. at	C. of	D. to 
44. I just love my present. I..have wished for anything better.
A. shouldn’t	B. couldn’t 	C. mustn’t	D. mightn’t
45. Everyone thought he was asleep, but when they looked closely at him, his eyes were..
A. wide open 	B. opened wide	C. opening widely	D. widely open
46. My father is a(n)..reader of science fiction novels.
A. avid 	B. fervent	C. zealous	D. ardent
47. Donald Trump.that he had three Rolls-Royces at home.
A. reminded	B. threatened	C. boasted 	D. informed
48. Rosa certainly..her mother in her devil-may-care approach to life.
A. takes after	B. looks after	C. cares for	D. calms down
49. Tom never makes mistakes because he does his work so..
A. tactfully	B. superficially	C. essentially	D. meticulously 
50. However irritating they are, you shouldn’t.your temper with small children.
A. lose 	B. drop	C. fail	D. miss
The End
 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016
 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn: TIẾNG ANH
 (Đề thi có 03 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã Để 558
I. 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.
01. A. stomach	B. pschology	C. cholera	D. machine
02. A. mere	B. bear	C. deer	D. hear
II. 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.
03. A. pedestrian	B. petrol	C. penalty	D. document
04. A. magazine	B. alphabetical	C. dictionary	D. refrigerator
III. 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.
05. The police intervened in order to stop the riot.
A. ignored 	B. attended	C. patrolled	D. cautioned
06. Admittedly, the engineers’ report was relatively well-organized, but it was on the whole irrelevant.
A. preferentially chosen	B. litererally composed
C. connected to what is being discussed 	D. clear and carefully informed
IV. 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.
07. Although Connecticut occupies a small area, its weather can vary from one area to others.
A. its	B. vary	C. others	D. small
08. When you come after class this afternoon, we’ll discuss about the possibility of your writing a research paper.
A. after class	B. ‘ll discuss about X	C. When	D. your writing
V. 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 09 to 12.
 Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had more practical purpose. 
 Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show that they had no weapons, and clasped them. This was the beginning of the handshake.
 The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South Seas islands greet by rubbing noses.
09. The purpose of shaking hands was.
A. just a ceremony showing friendship	B. a gesture of good will
C. to show that the two parties had no weapons	D. to show that both parties were ready for a fight
10. To show that one has no intention to fight,.
A. the Oriental people kiss each other’s hand
B. shaking hands has been practised all over the world
C. there have been various ways depending on different cultures
D. people laid aside their weapons
11. The practice of shaking hands.
A. is very popular in the world	B. is being replaced by other customs
C. used to be popular, but now it is out of date	D. is considered not to be very polite
12. The word “came on” in the 2nd sentence of paragraph 2 can best be replaced by.
A. visited	B. waited for	C. attacked	D. happened to meet
VI. 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.
13. If only I had taken that job in the bank.
A. I wish I took that job in the bank. 	B. I regret not taking that job in the bank.
C. I wish I have taken that job in the bank. 	D. I regret not take that job in the bank.	 
14. They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic.
A. They left early so as to not get caught in the traffic. 
B. They left early so that they not to get caught in the traffic.
C. They left early in order to not get caught in the traffic. 
D. They left early to avoid getting caught in the traffic. 
VII. 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.
15. I tried hard. I couldn’t open the door.
A. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door. 
B. Try as hard as I might, I couldn’t open the door.
C. It is difficult for me to open the door.
D. I could open the door with difficulty.
16. I lost my key. I had to wait in the dark for hours.
A. Having to wait in the dark for hours because I had lost my key. 
B. If I hadn’t lost my key, I wouldn’t have had to wait in the dark for hours. 
C. If I hadn’t lost my key, I wouldn’t have to wait in the dark for hours. 
D. If I didn’t lose my key, I wouldn’t have to wait in the dark for hours.
VIII. 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.
17. Linda: “Mum is spending too much on her fashionable clothes.” ~ Tom: “.”
A. Great! I didn’t think she can make it well!	B. That’s why Dad goes to bed early.
C. It’s a great pleasure.	D. No wonder Dad has to do more part-time work.
18. A: “Has an announcement been made about the 8:00 flight to HCM City?” ~ B: “..”
A. Not yet.	B. Soon.	C. In 5 minutes.	D. Gate 5 upstairs.
IX. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning tothe underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
19. Don’t rush to any conclusion before you know the full facts.
A. decide hastily	B. run quickly	C. move fast	D. dismiss at once
20. As we waited on the pavement, a black Mercedes pulled up beside us.
A. picked up	B. crashed down	C. stopped running	D. ran over
X. 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 21 to 32.
MONEY
 Money is something we all take for granted in our lives. Some of us may ...(21)... we had more of it but we all recognise it when we see it, whether in the ...(22)... of coins, notes or cheques. It is difficult to imagine how people ...(23)... without money. In the earliest periods of human history, people used to exchange goods directly. They would exchanged goods they had ...(24)... of for things they were in ...(25)... of. For example, they might offer food for tools. This ...(26)... of exchange, which is known as “barter”, has many disadvantages. Certain goods may be difficult to carry, they may not ...(27)... long, or may be impossible to ...(28)... into smaller units. It can also be very difficult to know the ...(29)... of something compared with other goods.
 According to historians, the first money, in the sense we understand it today, ...(30)... of gold coins produced about 2,500 years ago. Gold, being a very precious metal, was a ...(31)... material. The introduction of gold coins was acceptable to everyone and they were still being used at the beginning of this century, although they have been ...(32)... by paper money and coins made of ordinary metals.
21. A. wish	B. desire	C. expect	D. hope
22. A. design	B. form	C. figure	D. image
23. A. arranged	B. managed	C. dealt	D. spent
24. A. supply	B. sufficient	C. amount	D. plenty
25. A. need	B. want	C. lack	D. demand
26. A. method	B. business	C. operation	D. proced