Đề luyện thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2016 - Đề số 15 - Lê Quốc Bảo

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ĐỀ SỐ 15 
SECTION A: MULTIPLE –CHOICE QUESTIONS (8 points) 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words whose pronunciation is 
different from the others in each of the following questions. 
Question 1: A. watched B. stopped C. pushed D. naked 
Question 2: A. cooks B. loves C. joins D. spends 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the 
position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 
Question 3: A. cancer B. treatment C. tissue D. disease 
Question 4: A. intensity B. accurate C. erosion D. miraculous 
Question 5: A. participate B. interviewer C. honorable D. intimacy 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
Question 6: The theory of relativity________ by Einstein, who was a famous physicist. 
A. was developed B. is developed C. develops D. developed 
Question 7: The guidelines in this book can help you become a _________ speaker. 
A. confide B. confident C. confidence D. self-confidence 
Question 8: _______he got top marks at high school, he never went to university. 
A. Despite B. Although C. Meanwhile D. Nevertheless 
Question 9: In England, English, Math and Science are_______ subjects at school. 
A. more B. store C. score D. core 
Question 10: “It’s about time you_______ your homework, Mary.” 
A. must do B. did C. do D. will do 
Question 11: If people drove more carefully, there_______ so many accidents on the road. 
A. would not be B. will not be C. wouldn’t have been D. aren’t 
Question 12: Tom said that he __________his motorbike the day before. 
A. had lost B. lost C. has lost D. lose 
Question 13: When Jack __________me, I__________a letter. 
A. phoned/ has been writing B. has phoned/ was writing 
C. phoned/ was writing D. was phoning/ wrote 
Question 14: You should concentrate on what the __________is saying and try to answer all the 
questions thoroughly. 
A. Interview B. interviewer C. interviewee D. interviewed 
Question 15: Last night’s concert did not _________ our expectations. 
A. catch up with B. stand in for C. come up to D. look up to 
Question 16: A college is a public institution ______ higher education to young men and women. 
A. providing B. which provide C. to provide to D. provided to 
Question 17: There are __________ in the universe that we can not count them all. 
A. so many stars B. so much stars C. such stars many D. such stars much 
Question 18: __________ migrate long distances is well documented. 
A. That it is birds B. That birds C. Birds that D. It is that birds 
Question 19: There are about 50 _________ for each vacancy. 
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A. competitors B. attendants C. applicants D.interviewers 
Question 20: ______ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call. 
A. Having quarreled B. Because having quarreled 
C. Because-of she quarreled D. Had quarreled 
Question 21: The company fell deeper and deeper into the _________ and then went bankrupt. 
A. black B. green C. yellow D. red 
Question 22: Tim: Do you work full time at the supermarket? 
 Mary: No, only_________when they need extra staff. 
A. on and off B. in and out C. by and by D. up and down 
Question 23: Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: "_______ .” 
A. You’re welcome B. That would be great C. I feel very bored D. I don't agree, I'm 
afraid 
Question 24: Peter: I didn’t know you could play badminton so well, David. 
David: Thank you. _________. I wish I could play half as well as you. 
A. That’s a nice compliment B. That is not your fault 
C. You’re welcome D. I certainly play very excellent 
Question 25: Peter: “ Janet, make us some tea, will you?” 
Janet: “_________” 
A. No, I won’t I’m afraid. B. Sorry, I don’t 
C. Don’t worry. Go ahead D. I’m afraid I can’t 
Question 26: Peter: Do you have a minute please? 
Tim: ____________. 
A. Yes. But you should be brief B. That’s just fantastic. Thank. 
C. Sorry, I left my watch at home. D. Well, it is not as good as I think 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 27: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or 
asking you. 
A. be related to B. be interested in C. pay all attention to D. express 
interest in 
Question 28: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking. 
A. steers me B. irritates me C. moves me D. frightens me 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 29: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional. 
A. voluntary B. free C. pressure D. mandatory 
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank. 
Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to (30) 
______ about their children’s career. Should they (31) ______ their children to train to become top 
sportsmen and women? For many children it (32) ______starting very young and school work, going out 
with friends and other (33) ______ have to take second place. It’s very difficult to explain to a young child 
why he or she has to train for five hours a day, even at the weekend, when (34) _______ of his or her friends 
are playing. 
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Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is (35) ______ from 
the government for the very best young sportsmen and women. If this help cannot be given, it means that it 
is the parents (36) ______ have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development- and 
sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment etc. can all be very expensive. 
Many parents are understandably (37) _______ that it is dangerous to start serious training in a 
sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young (38) _______ may be damaged by training before they 
are properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by starting young that you can 
reach the top as a successful sports person. What is clear is that very (39) _______ people reach the top and 
both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training. 
Question 30: A. do B. plan C. make D. prepare 
Question 31: A. allow B. let C. leave D. offer 
Question 32: A. should B. means C. helps D. tries 
Question 33: A. wishes B. dreams C. satisfactions D. interests 
Question 34: A. almost B. mostly C. most D. plenty 
Question 35: A. enough B. available C. possible D. enormous 
Question 36: A. that B. whom C. they D. which 
Question 37: A. distributed B. concerned C. cared D. worried 
Question 38: A bloods B. capacities C. muscles D. physics 
Question 39: A. little B. few C. a few D. many 
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 questions from 46 to 55. 
Increasing numbers of parents in the U.S. are choosing to teach their children at home. In fact, the 
U.S. Department of Education has estimated that in 1999, about 850,000 children were being homeschooled. 
Some educational experts say that the real number is double this estimate, and the ranks of homeschooled 
children seem to be growing at the average rate of about eleven percent every year. At one time, there was 
a theory accounting for homeschooling: it was traditionally used for students who could not attend school 
because of behavioral or learning difficulties. Today, however, more parents are taking on the responsibility 
of educating their own children at home due to their dissatisfaction with the educational system. Many 
parents are unhappy about class size, as well as problems inside the classroom. Teacher shortages and lack 
of funding mean that, in many schools, one teacher is responsible for thirty or forty students. The children 
are, therefore, deprived of the attention they need. Escalating classroom violence has also motivated some 
parents to remove their children from school. 
Although there have been a lot of arguments for and against it, homeschooling in the U.S. has 
become a multimillion dollar industry, and it is growing bigger and bigger. There are now plenty of 
websites, support groups, and conventions that help parents protect their rights and enable them to learn 
more about educating their children. Though once it was the only choice for troubled children, 
homeschooling today is an accepted alternative to an educational system that many believe is failing. 
Question 40: The past participle “homeschooled” in the first paragraph is best equivalent to “_____at 
home”. 
A. taught B. self-learned C. untaught D. self-studied 
Question 41: This estimated number was presented by _____. 
A. a governmental office B. school teachers C. the parents D. homeschooled 
children 
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Question 42: According to some experts, the exact number of homeschooled children in the US in the last 
year of the 20th century must be _____. 
A. 1,600,000 B. 850,000 C. 1,900,000 D. 1,700,000 
Question 43: Parents can teach children at home with the support of __________. 
A. The internet, conventions along with support groups B. support groups, teachers and websites 
C. documents, websites and support groups D. books, support groups and the Internet 
Question 44: More parents teach their children because they completely _____ the current educational 
system. 
A. please with B. object to C. appeal to D. approve of 
Question 45: The word “arguments” at the beginning of the third paragraph can be best replaced by 
“_____”. 
A. rows B. quarrels C. viewpoints D. discussions 
Question 46: The attitude of the author towards homeschooling can be best described as _____. 
A. acceptable B. favorable C. remarkable D. unfavorable 
Question 47: The number of parents who want to teach their own children in the U.S. is _____. 
A. remaining unchanged B. remaining the same C. going up D. going down 
Question 48: Many parents stop their children from going to school because it is now too _____ for them. 
A. explosive B. expensive C. dangerous D. humorous 
Question 49: Which is the best tittle for the passage: 
A. Reasons for Homeschooling in the USA. B. The Trend of homeschooling in the 
USA. 
C. Homeschooling- one of the ways of education in the USA. D. Education system in the USA. 
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
questions from 50 to 59. 
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. 
View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing 
the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating 
and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work 
influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a 
few of the factors to consider. 
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin 
by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and 
surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel? Do 
you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?” There are no right 
or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you. 
Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you 
cannot accept. Then rank them in order of importance to you. The setting of the job is one factor to take 
into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not, there are diversity occupations – building 
inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the office. Geographical 
location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions. Advertising 
job can generally be found only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law 
education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country. If a high salary is important to you; do not 
judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting 
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salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions 
and commission. 
Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or 
negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber 
does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits 
that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers 
can be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to consider is that as you get mature, you will likely 
to develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today 
need not be your final one. 
Question 50: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to _______. 
A. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different. 
B. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process. 
C. indicate that the answers are not really important. 
D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time. 
Question 51: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to _________. 
A. questions B. answers C. features D. jobs 
Question 52: The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by ________. 
A. discovering B. considering C. measuring D. disposing 
Question 53: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who 
does not want to live in a big city ? 
A. plumbing B. law C. retail sales D. advertising 
Question 54: Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job 
except__________. A.Your likes and your dislikes B. The atmosphere at work 
C. Geographical location D. Your strengths and weaknesses 
Question 55: The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to 
A. occupation B. the traveling life C. a flight attendant D. commission 
Question 56: It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 that ________. 
A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid. 
B. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career. 
C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion. 
D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career. 
Question 57: In paragraph 5, the author suggests that ________. 
A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future. 
B. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling. 
C. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully. 
D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future. 
Question 58: Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4 ? 
A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber. 
B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception. 
C. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen. 
D. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant. 
Question 59: According to the passage, which of the following is true ? 
A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary. 
B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs. 
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C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant 
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate. 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction 
in each of the following questions. 
Question 60: Dogs that (A) are trained (B) to lead the (C) blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm 
Question 61: Paulo(A) has learnt (B) English for five years ago. 
Question 62: Mrs. Stevens, along with (A) her cousins(B) from New Mexico, are (C) planning to 
attend(D) the festivities. 
Question 63: A thunder(A) usually follows lightning by five seconds (B) for every mile(C) between (D) 
the flash and the observer 
Question 64: Foreign students who are doing(A) a decision about which (B) school to attend (C) may 
not know exactly where the choices (D) are located. 
SECTION B: WRITING (2 points) 
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that means the same as the sentence printed 
before it. 
Question 1: Because the chemicals were properly combined, the prescription has brought about the 
expected result. 
Because of .. 
Question 2: Years ago women were too busy to take part in social activities. 
Years ago women didn’t . .. 
Question 3: “ The Times” was first printed 200 years ago 
It is . 
Question 4: John outran the others in the race. 
John was   
Question 5: Although he was tired, he managed to finish the marathon race 
In spite of  
II. Writing: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the most your favorite sport