Đề luyện thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2016 - Đề số 29 - Lê Quốc Bảo

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ĐỀ SỐ 29 
SECTION A (8 points) 
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. 
Question 1: A. weekends B. things C. sometimes D. stops 
Question 2: A. family B. parents C. frankly D. sacrifice 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the word that differs from the other three in 
the position of primary stress in each of the following question. 
Question 3: A. hospital B. mischievous C. supportive D. special 
Question 4: A. confident B. important C. together D. exciting 
Question 5: A. biologist B. generally C. responsible D. security 
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 car stopped for the children who _________to cross the road. 
 A. waiting B. were waiting C. has waiting D. are waiting 
Question 7: By the end of this year, Tony ____________English for three years. 
 A. will be studying B. had studied C. will have studied D. has studied 
Question 8: The phone __________constantly since Jack won the first prize this morning. 
 A. rang B. had rung C. had been ringing D. has been ringing 
Question 9: _______ a doctor, you have to meet some certain requirements of the medical college. 
A. To become B. Become C. Becoming D. Became 
Question 10: It was not until late 1960s_______on the moon. 
A. that Americans walked B. did Americans walk 
C. when Americans walked D. when did Americans walk 
Question 11: It is vital that everyone _______aware of the protection of the environment. 
A. is B. be C. are D. to be 
Question 12: Scandinavia consists of four countries. One is Denmark, __________ are Finland, Norway and 
Sweden. 
A. others B. the other C. the others D. other 
Question 13: I’m terrified __________ breaking down on a motorway at night. 
A. from B. with C. for D. of 
Question 14: My Dad is always willing ______________with cleaning the house. 
 A. to give a hand B. give part of his body C. use his hand D. help 
Question 15: You are old enough to take _______ for what you have done. 
A. responsible B. responsibility C. responsibly D. irresponsible 
Question 16: He was looking at his parents _______, waiting for recommendations. 
A. obey B. obedience C. obedient D. obediently 
Question 17: One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in _______ families and in preserving their cultures. 
A. wealthy B. secure C. safe D. close-knit 
Question 18: ____________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser. 
 A. Being not B. Not having been C. Have not been D. Having not been 
Question 19: __________the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time. 
 A. Because of B. Because C. In spite of D. But for 
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Question 20: We enjoy _______ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room 
after a day of working hard. 
A. spending B. caring C. taking D. doing 
Question 21: It _______ it is parents' responsibility to take good care of their children. 
A. commonly says that B. commonly to be said that 
C. is commonly said that D. is commonly saying 
Question 22: Peter was _______ a hurry to go so he did not stop to greet me. 
A. in B. on C. with D. over 
Question 23: John : “ Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” 
 Laura : “ ” 
 A. Of course not , you bet! B. Well, that’s very surprising 
 C. There is no doubt about it D. Yes, it’s an abserb idea 
Question 24. “Thank you for your lovely dinner. You are an excellent cook.” “ __________” 
A: I’m glad you like it. You must come again. B: No, thanks. I’ll have to try more. 
C: No. I’m not. My sister cooks better than me. D: Yes, right. I often cook in my family. 
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 25: Whenever problems come up, we discuss them frankly and find solutions quickly. 
A. happen B. encounter C. arrive D. clean 
Question 26: In the early days of baseball, the game was played by young men of means and social 
position. 
A. with ambition B. with money C. with skill D. with equipment 
Question 27: The province of British Columbia offers visitors breathtaking views of the Canadian Rocky 
Mountains. 
A: stunning B: intimate C: distant D. high altitude 
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. 
Question 28: We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being. 
A. revealed B. frequented C. accessible D. lively 
Question 29: They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners. 
A. vicious B. warmhearted C. callous D. coldblooded 
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 30: When Mr. Conway was promoted to vice president, he was trying to avoid being transferring to another 
district. A B C 
 D 
Question 31: The doctor advised him to stop to smoke and to take up some sport. 
 A B C D 
Question 32: The tourists were sunbathing on the beach after a big wave swept ashore carrying everything to the 
sea. A B C 
 D 
Question 33: He learnt to play the guitar since he was a small boy 
 A B C D 
Question 34: The meeting was so length that many people had to leave before it ended. 
 A B C D 
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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 35 to 44. 
There are many reasons (35) _____ taking regular time with our family is important: 
It (36) _____ a place to listen, teach, learn, and (37) _____ ourselves freely and safely. 
It provides (38) _____ to discuss family joys, issues, and problems. 
Family members can practice skills in a non-threatening (39) _____. 
Families are a (40) _____ part of our society and the fabric of our communities - we spend (41) _____ time 
together to get our feelings (42) _____ belonging, our values, support and understanding. 
It helps (43) _____ family members together and feel safe in today's world where (44) _____ can lead to 
family disintegration 
Question 35: A. that B. why C. when D. which 
Question 36: A. creates B. invents C. develops D. makes 
Question 37: A. think B. show C. express D. say 
Question 38: A. opportunities B. conditions C. situations D. circumstances 
Question 39: A. air B. nature C. space D. atmosphere 
Question 40: A. attractive B. real C. deep D. basic 
Question 41: A. a B. an C. the D. no article 
Question 42: A. in B. of C. on D. for 
Question 43: A. keep B. keeping C. kept D. with keeping 
Question 44: A. push B. press C. pressure D. pull 
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 45 to 54. 
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius (thiên tài), they will cause a 
disaster. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious 
parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental 
expectations can cause great damage to children. 
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a 
sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child. 
Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and 
arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons. 
Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra. However, he 
never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling. Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not 
so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son 
to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when 
he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and 
unhappy. 
Question 45: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to ______. 
A. push their child into trying too much B. help their child to become a genius 
C. make their child become a musician D. neglect their child’s education 
Question 46: Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they ______. 
A. force their children into achieving success B. themselves have been very successful 
C. understand and help their children sensibly D. arrange private lessons for their children 
Question 47: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents? 
A. Successful musicians. B. Unrealistic parents. C. Their children. D. Educational psychologists. 
Question 48: Michael Collins is fortunate in that ______. 
A. his father is a musician B. his parents are quite rich 
C. his mother knows little about music D. his parents help him in a sensible way 
Question 49: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means ______. 
A. "surprised at" B. "extremely interested in" C. "completely unaware of" D. "confused 
about" 
Question 50: Winston’s parents push their son so much and he ______. 
A. has won a lot of piano competitions B. cannot learn much music from them 
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C. has become a good musician D. is afraid to disappoint them 
Question 51: The word "They" in the passage refers to ______. 
A. concerts B. violin lessons C. parents in general D. Michael’s parents 
Question 52: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _____. 
A. Winston’s father B. Winston’s mother C. Michael’s father D. Michael’s 
mother 
Question 53: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means ______. 
A. "getting ready to do something" B. "eager to do something" 
C. "not objecting to doing anything" D. "not wanting to do something" 
Question 54: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that ______. 
A. successful parents always have intelligent children 
B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children 
C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants 
D. parents should spend more money on the child’s education 
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 55 to 64. 
 Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do 
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is 
born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop. The truth lies somewhere 
between these two extremes. 
 It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability 
to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one 
psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” 
 Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were 
separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on intelligence, 
and later influenced by the child’s environment. 
 One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and 
performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible 
opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, 
performed even better. 
 This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the 
more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and 
socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this 
does not affect the intelligence. 
 Gifted people can not be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of 
music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because 
their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in 
order to reach the level they were capable of attaining. 
 People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice: 
- Marry an intelligent person. 
- Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents. 
- Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard. 
- Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who wants to 
become an outstanding musician. 
Question 55: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ______. 
 A. different twins generally have different levels of ability 
 B. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement 
 C. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability 
 D. ability depends both on intelligence and environment 
Question 56: Scientists chose twins for their study because ______. 
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 A. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing 
 B. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence 
 C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities 
 D. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin 
Question 57: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development? 
 A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured 
 B. They practice playing their instruments for many years 
 C. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic 
 D. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas 
Question 58: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ______. 
 A. only their interests in computer games B. only their interests in musical instruments 
 C. their own interests D. their parents’ interests 
Question 59: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ______. 
 A. pushing their children too hard B. starting their education at an early age 
 C. letting them play their own way D. permitting them to follow their own interests 
Question 60: The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that in 
order to become a genius, ______. 
 A. you need to have good health and good nourishment 
 B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently. 
 C. you need intelligence and you need to develop it 
 D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard 
Question 61: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean ______. 
 A. “of high quality or an acceptable standard” 
 B. “under the control or in the power of somebody else” 
 C. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people” 
 D. “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful” 
Question 62: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______. 
 A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents 
 B. educational development depends completely on economic well-being 
 C. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure 
 D. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development 
Question 63: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ______. 
 A. an expensive education B. wealthy and loving parents 
 C. good musical instruments D. parental support and encouragement 
Question 64: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to ______. 
 A. other scientists B. other people C. other geniuses D. other children 
SECTION B (2 points) 
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 
Write your answers on your answer sheet. 
Question 65: The last time I came here was 10 years ago. 
 I haven’t ______________________________________________________________________ 
Question 66: It’s no use asking him for advice. 
 There is no point ______________________________________________________________ 
Question 67: No sooner had we finished the test than the bell rang. 
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 Hardly ______________________________________________________________________ 
Question 68: Mary bought this skirt last week, and has been wearing it ever since. 
 Mary _______________________________________________________________________ 
Question 69: This food is so good that I’m going to have some more. 
 This is _____________________________________________________________________ 
II. Is your family important to you? Give reasons. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about this. 
Topic sentence: My family is so important to me because it gives me love, support and education. 
Supporting ideas: 
Love: love me and care for me 
Support: share our joys and sorrows, helps me to cope with challenges, 
Education: teach me the first steps, the first speech, good behavior, social skills, ... 
Conclusion: 
My family is the only place where my life begins and love never ends. 
KEYS 
A. SECTION A 
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. 
1. D 
2. B 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the word that differs from the other three in 
the position of primary stress in each of the following question. 
3. C the second syllable stress 
4. A the first syllable stress 
5. B the first syllable stress 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following 
questions. 
6. B S + was/were + Ving -> happening in the past. 
7. C By the time of this year, S + will have + V3/ed 
8. D S + have/has + V3/ed ( have/has been + Ving) since S + V2/ed 
9. A To Vo, S + V -> express a purpose 
10. A It was not until .....that S + V2/ed 
11. B Cấu trúc giả định 
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It is vital/ essential/ important/ recommended that S + Vo 
It is a good/bad idea that S + Vo 
12. C The others: những ... còn lại ( đã được xác định) 
13. D be terrified of: sợ 
14. A be willing to/ give a hand = help 
15. B take responsibility for 
16. D S + V + O + Adv(ly) 
17. D Close-knit family: gia đình yêu thương nhau 
18. B Rút gọn mệnh đề khi cùng chủ từ 
- Chủ động: ( Not) V-ing / (Not) Having V3/ed ( nhấn mạnh hành động xả