Đề luyện thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2016 - Đề 1 - Đỗ Bình

All rights reserved: Đỗ Bình, THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 1/5 Đề 01 
MR. BEAN’S MATERIALS 
ĐỀ LUYỆN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút 
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (Gồm 64 câu hỏi; 8 điểm) 
Find the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others of the same group. 
Question 1. A. candy B. sandy C. many D. handy 
Question 2. A. earning B. learning C. searching D. clearing 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is 
different from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 
Question 3: A. president B. physicist C. inventor D. property 
Question 4: A. economy B. unemployment C. communicate D. particular 
Question 5: A. recommend B. volunteer C. understand D. potential 
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 following questions. 
Question 6. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull. 
 A. simple B. complicated C. boring D. slow 
Question 7. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at 
general assemblies in schools and churches. 
 A. concerts B. public libraries C. gatherings D. prayer services 
Question 8. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again. 
 A. honor B. advantage C. favor D. right 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the 
bold, italic part in each of the following questions. 
Question 9. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being. 
 A. lively B. frequented C. accessible D. revealed 
Question 10. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community. 
 A. cooperate B. put together C. separate D. connect 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 
Question 11: The root of the trees allow the water to go into the soil, that gradually releases it to flow 
down rivers. A B C D 
Question 12: I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are making to the environment. 
 A B C D 
Question 13: Alike oxygen, which is chemically changed by our bodies into carbon dioxide, nitrogen is 
merely exhaled back into the air. A B 
 C D 
Question 14: I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been working like a teacher for a 
long time. A B C D 
Question 15: Passengers are required to arrive to the gate fifteen minutes before departure time. 
 A B C D 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
Question 16: He is doing very badly but he tries to_____________ appearances. 
A. hold on B. stick to C. keep up D. make out 
Question 17: I regret going to the cinema. I wish I_____________. 
A. didn't go there B. haven't gone there C. hadn't gone there D. would not go there 
Question 18: Today's weather will be a_____________ of yesterday. 
ĐỀ LUYỆN SỐ 01 
All rights reserved: Đỗ Bình, THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 2/5 Đề 01 
A. continuing B. continuation C. continuity D. continual 
Question 19: The children had been_____________ of the danger, but had taken no notice. 
A. warned B. explained C. shown D. prevented 
Question 20: Our country has large areas of_____________ beauty. 
A. unharmed B. undamaged C. unspoilt D. uninjured 
Question 21: Scientists and engineers have invented devices to remove_____________ from industrial wastes. 
A. pollutions B. pollute C. polluting D. pollutants 
Question 22: The_____________ polluted atmosphere in some industrial regions is called "smog". 
A. much B. largely C. fully D. heavily 
Question 23: Too many factories dispose_____________ their waste by pumping it into rivers and the sea. 
A. out B. of C. away D. off 
Question 24: He was so mean that he could not bear to___________ the smallest sum of money for the charity 
appeal. A. part with B. pay off C. give in D. let out 
Question 25: - Teacher: "Janet, you've written a much better essay this time." 
 - Janet: "__________________________" 
A. Writing? Why? B. Thank you. It's really encouraging. 
C. You're welcome. D. What did you say? I'm so shy. 
Question 26: The_____________ north we go, the less likely we are to meet high temperatures. 
A. far B. furthest C. farther D. farthest 
Question 27: Unlike the other Asian states, Singapore has_____________ raw materials. 
A. hardly any B. any hardly C. hardly no D. hardly some 
Question 28: Although the patient's condition is serious, she seems to be out of_____________. 
A. place B. control C. danger D. order 
Question 29: "ATM" stands for_____________. 
A. automatic talking machine B. automation telling mate 
C. automobile teller mate D. automated teller machine 
Question 30: - Jane: "Do you feel like going to the stadium this afternoon?" 
 - Peter: “___________________________” 
A. I don't agree. I'm afraid. B. I feel very bored. 
C. You're welcomed. D. That would be great. 
Question 31: - Ann: "I don't think I can do this." - Pete: “ ________________________” 
A. Oh, come on! Give it a try! B. Yeah. It's not easy. 
C. No, I hope not. D. Sure, no way! 
Question 32: If you want your children to play football well, you need to find a good_____________. 
A. supervisor B. teacher C. coach D. captain 
Question 33: "Don't count your chickens_____________ they are hatched." 
A. after B. since C. while D. before 
Question 34: - Cindy: "Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!" - Mary: "___________________________." 
A. Yes, all right. B. Thanks, Cindy. I had it done yesterday. 
C. Never mention it. D. Thanks, but I'm afraid. 
Question 35. Jane wasn't in when I arrived. I suppose she___________ I was coming. 
A. must have forgotten B. must forget C. may forget D. can't have forgotten 
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. 
One of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom 
and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheop in 1720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this 
construction make it truly one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen-acre structure near the 
Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are a number of hidden 
passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The 4 
sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east and west – an incredible 
engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for 
the great pyramid were based on astronomical observations. 
All rights reserved: Đỗ Bình, THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 3/5 Đề 01 
 Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines. 
Further scientific study indicates that these represent type of timeline of events – past, present and future. 
Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are 
prophesied for future generations and currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have 
supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its 
extraterrestrial being of the ancient past. 
 Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today. 
Question 36. What has research of the base reveal? 
A. There are racks in the foundation. B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body. 
C. The lines represent important events. D. A superior race of people built it. 
Question 37. Extraterrestrial beings are________________. 
A. very strong workers B. astronomers in the ancient times 
C. researchers in Egyptology D. living beings from other planets 
Question 38. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? 
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly. 
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night. 
C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife. 
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh. 
Question 39. The word “intersecting” in the passage is nearest in meaning to______________. 
A. crossing B. coming C. observing D. cutting 
Question 40. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize? 
A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar body. 
C. Astrological computation. D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time. 
Question 41. The word “prophesied” in the passage is closest in meaning to________________. 
A. said B. armed C. terminated D. foretold 
Question 42. What is the best title for the passage? 
A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid. B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid. 
C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza. D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop. 
Question 43. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation? 
A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology. 
C. Advanced tools of measurements. D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface. 
Question 44. Why was the Great pyramid constructed? 
A. As a solar observatory. B. As a religious temple. 
C. As a tomb for the pharaoh. D. As an engineering feat. 
Question 45. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world? 
A. It is perfectly aligned with the 4 cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies. 
B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop. 
C. It was built a super race. D. It is very old. 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the 
correct answer for each of the blanks. 
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an 
employee? The schools teach a (46)____________ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or 
electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that 
it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother (47)____________ 
it. This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that 
your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to 
(48)____________ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (49)____________ understand what you are 
driving at and be persuaded. 
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (50)____________ itself. You must have something to say in 
the first place. The effectiveness of your job depends (51)____________ your ability to make other people 
understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself. 
All rights reserved: Đỗ Bình, THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 4/5 Đề 01 
Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (52)____________ teach. The foundations for 
skill in expression have to be (53)____________ early: an interest in and an ear for language; experience in 
organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If 
you do not lay these foundations (54)____________ your school years, you may never have an opportunity 
again. 
Question 46. A. large B. great C. far D. lots 
Question 47. A. learning B. to learn C. with learning D. learn 
Question 48. A. interpret B. give out C. transfer D. present 
Question 49. A. both B. not C. as well D. either 
Question 50. A. on B. for C. by D. in 
Question 51. A. on most B. most on C. much on D. on much 
Question 52. A. quite B. hardly C. truly D. really 
Question 53. A. lied B. laid C. lain D. lay 
Question 54. A. during B. of C. for D. when 
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. 
Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the 
natural environment surrounding their homes. This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the 
oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practiced for at least the last two million years. It was, 
indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary farming and the domestication of wild animals were 
introduced about 10,000 years ago. Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their 
agricultural cousins, their numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal 
environments, such as deserts and arctic wastelands. In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have 
restricted the availability of plant life. Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and 
on fishing along the coasts and waterways. The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the 
tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants. In short, the 
environmental differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the development of 
subsistence societies. Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors. 
We know from the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based 
on hunting and gathering must be very mobile. While the entire community camps in a central location, a 
smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp. When the food in the area has 
become exhausted, the community moves on to exploit another site. We also notice seasonal migration 
patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division of labor between the sexes. These 
patterns of behavior may be similar to those practiced by mankind during the Paleolithic Period. 
Question 55: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means____________. 
A. adapting animals to suit a new working environment 
B. hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home 
C. teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home 
D. making wild animals used to living with and working for humans 
Question 56: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on____________. 
A. hunter-gatherers’ tools B. nature’s provision 
C. farming methods D. agricultural products 
Question 57: The word “marginal” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “__________________.” 
A. disadvantaged B. suburban C. forgotten D. abandoned 
Question 58: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers____________. 
A. can free themselves from hunting B. have better food gathering from nature 
C. live along the coasts and waterways for fishing D. harvest shorter seasonal crops 
Question 59: According to the passage, studies of contemporary subsistence societies can provide 
a____________. 
A. further understanding of prehistoric times 
B. broader vision of prehistoric natural environments 
All rights reserved: Đỗ Bình, THPT Liễn Sơn, Lập Thạch, Vĩnh Phúc – www.violet.vn/quocbinh72 5/5 Đề 01 
C. further understanding of modern subsistence societies 
D. deeper insight into the dry-land farming 
Question 60: The word “conditions” in the second paragraph refers to____________. 
A. the places where plenty of animals and fish can be found 
B. the situations in which hunter-gatherers can grow some crops 
C. the environments where it is not favorable for vegetation to grow 
D. the situations in which hunter-gatherers hardly find anything to eat 
Question 61: A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that____________. 
A. they live in the forests for all their life B. they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet 
C. they don’t have a strong sense of community D. they often change their living places 
Question 62: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned? 
A. Harvesting from the natural environment had existed long before farming was taken up. 
B. The environmental differences produce no effect on subsistence societies. 
C. The number of hunter-gatherers decreases where farming is convenient. 
D. Hunting or fishing develops where there are no or short growing seasons. 
Question 63: According to the author, most contemporary and prehistoric hunter-gatherers 
share____________. 
A. some methods of production B. some patterns of behavior 
C. some restricted daily rules D. only the way of duty division 
Question 64: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage? 
A. Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies B. Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods 
C. A Brief History of Subsistence Farming D. Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move 
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Gồm 2 phần; 2 điểm) 
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same 
as the provided one. 
Question 1. “Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara?” said John. 
→ John suggested................................................................................................. 
Question 2. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it 
exploded. 
 → Despite his....................................................................................................... 
Question 3. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. 
 → This is the first............................................................................................... 
Question 4. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house. 
 → Plans.................................................................................................................. 
Question 5. It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday. 
 → You..................................................................................................................... 
II. Paragraph writing: 
With around 140 words, write a paragraph describing a person you admire most. 
Your writing should include: 
- Who the person is? 
- Why you admire him or her? 
- How he/she affects your life and work? 
-------------------------HẾT----------------------