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ĐỀ THI THỬ THPTQG LẦN I NĂM HỌC 2016-2017
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Mã đề thi 452
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Question 1: 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 question.
The policemen told Marie not to look back. She couldn’t help it.
A. The policemen told Marie not to look back. However, she could not help it.
B. The policemen told Marie not to look back. So she could not help it.
C. The policemen told Marie not to look back. Even she could not help it.
D. The policemen told Marie not to look back. Although she could not help it.
Question 2: 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 the following question.
Paris is the ideal place to learn French; it’s a beautiful and hospitable city with Institutions for high quality linguistic teaching.
A. natural	B. friendly	C. noticeable	D. affectionate
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 3 to 10
Psychologist 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 3: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ______.
A. ability depends both on intelligence and environment
B. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
C. different twins generally have different levels of ability
D. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
Question 4: Scientists chose twins for their study because ______.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin
B. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
C. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
D. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
Question 5: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They practice playing their instruments for many years
B. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
C. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
D. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured
Question 6: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ______.
A. their parents’ interests	B. their own interests
C. only their interests in musical instruments	D. only their interests in computer games
Question 7: 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 must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
B. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently.
D. you need to have good health and good nourishment
Question 8: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean ______.
A. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
B. “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful”
C. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
D. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people”
Question 9: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.
A. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure
B. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
C. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
D. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
Question 10: 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 11: 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 the following question.
The point at which pain becomes intolerable is known as the pain perception threshold.
A. altered	B. intensified	C. bearable	D. elusive
Question 12: 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 the following question.
A. essential	B. habitat	C. protection	D. priority
Question 13: 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 question.
Nam was not at home either. Perhaps he went out with his girlfriend.
A. Nam must go out with his girlfriend
B. It’s sure that Nam went out with his girlfriend
C. Nam might have gone out with his girlfriend
D. Nam probably goes out with his girlfriend
Question 14: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
I am wondering how the outdoor activities in the school organized as well.
 A B C D
Question 15: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The soldiers attacked the town _______ the danger of causing large numbers of civilian casualties there.
A. for fear of	B. in addition to	C. besides	D. despite
Question 16: 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 the following question.
This shouldn’t be too taxing for you.
A. comfortable	B. relaxing	C. easy	D. demanding
Question 17: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
The __________ source of power in 1970 was from natural gas, with almost 25%.
A. second most important	B. most second important
C. most important second	D. second important most
Question 18: 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 the following question.
A. disaster	B. prisoner	C. president	D. researcher
Question 19: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
 “Will you do me a favour?” “__________”
A. What’s a favour? I don’t have any	B. Absolutely, but I’m busy now
C. No, thanks anyway. I have enough favour.	D. Sure. What can I do for you?
Question 20: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
Using a computer is a piece of cake.
A. Using a computer is something very easy
B. It is very funny to use a computer
C. A computer is just like a piece of cake.
D. Using a computer is like eating a piece of cake.
Question 21: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
You ___________ late for school too many times. I will talk to your parents about this.
A. were	B. have been	C. has been	D. was
Question 22: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
 “We have been receiving reports of an alarming rate of malnutrition in southern Somali regions, where thousands of children are _______ death,” said Health Minister Isse Weheliye.
A. with respect to	B. in relation to	C. in terms of	D. on the verge of
Question 23: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
She clearly joined the firm with a(n) _______ to improving herself professionally.
A. aim	B. view	C. ambition	D. plan
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 24 to 30
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment. Recycling means finding was to use products a second time. The motto of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle ".
The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils ̣. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products. When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy. For example. If a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way. if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop.
The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After customers. Empty the bottles, they return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles.
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources.
Question 24: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. what is involved in the recycling movement
B. how to live sensitively to the environment.
C. how to reduce garbage disposal
D. what people often understand about the term 'recycle'
Question 25: Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A. South America	B. Asia	C. Europe	D. Middle East
Question 26: What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' mean?
A. friendly	B. logical	C. cautious	D. responding
Question 27: People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A. buy simply-wrapped things	B. reuse cups
C. buy high-quality product	D. buy fewer hamburgers
Question 28: Why is it a waste and customers buy low-quality products?
A. Because they produce less energy.
B. Because people will soon throw them away.
C. Because they have to be repaired many times.
D. Because customers change their ideas all the time.
Question 29: The word 'motto' is closest in meaning to_________
A. belief	B. meaning	C. reference	D. value
Question 30: What best describes the process of reuse?
A. he bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
B. The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed.
C. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
D. The bottles are washed, retuned, filled again and collected.
Question 31: 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 the following question.
A. unnoticed	B. comic	C. knowledge	D. swallow
Question 32: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
With what my parents prepare for me in terms of education, I am _________ about my future.
A. confidential	B. confidence	C. confident	D. confide
Question 33: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Why don’t we go on the coach? It is _________ cheaper than the train.
A. quite	B. a quite bit	C. a bit quite	D. quite a bit
Question 34: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
He had to make a great _________ so that his child could have a good education.
A. offer	B. loss	C. sacrifice	D. contract
Question 35: 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 the following question.
A. establish	B. endanger	C. volunteer	D. protection
Question 36: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
You needn’t take the course if you don’t want to do.
A. You don’t have to take any course you don’t like.
B. You shouldn’t take this course if it is not necessary.
C. You’d better not take the course if you don’t like.
D. You are under no obligation to take this course
Question 37: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
I would have written to you long time ago had I known of your new address.
 A B C D
Question 38: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
It is imperative that this letter _________ immediately.
A. sent	B. were sent	C. was sent	D. be sent
Question 39: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
________ on the bus the other day, I bumped into Alice.
A. I was travelling	B. Travelling	C. When I travelled	D. Having travelled
Question 40: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
John asked Julie to marry him but she ____________ him down
A. pushed	B. looked	C. broke	D. turned
Question 41: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Peter. “Don’t forget to drop me a line when you settle down”
 Susan. “Trust me. ____________”
A. I drop you a line when I settle down	B. I won’t. I’ll keep you posted
C. I will. I’ll keep you in touch	D. I don’t. I’ll keep you in touch
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 42 to 46
	The sea has been (42)____ for at least 100 years, geologists say. During that same period, the Atlantic Coast has eroded an average of 2 to 3 feet per year, the Gulf Coast even faster. Many engineers maintain that seawalls and replenished beaches are necessary to protect (43)_______. Too many people live or vacation in Miami Beach, Atlantic City, or Martha’s Vineyard to allow their roads and building to (44)________.
	The problem with seawalls is that they simple don’t work. One study has shown that, in fact, seawalls accelerate the erosion of beaches.
	(45) ____________ the loss of their beaches, other communities have tried a simple but expensive solution: replace the loss sand. These replenishment programs, however, are costly and (46) _________. Another study has shown that only 10 percent of replenished beaches lasted more than five years.
Question 42: A. rising the land	B. risen to land	C. rising to land	D. to rise to land
Question 43: A. national shoreline	B. the nation’s shoreline
	 C. nation’s shoreline	D. the nation shoreline
Question 44: A. fall into the sea simply	B. fall in simply to the sea
	 C. simply fall into the sea	D. fall simply in to the sea
Question 45: A. Facing with	B. To have faced with
	 C. Faced with	D. Being facing
Question 46: A. in dubious value	B. with dubitation value
	 C. for dubious value	D. of dubious value
Question 47: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in the following question.
Poland and Japan have very little common, but what they do share is national pride.
 A B C D
Question 48: 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 the following question.
She still has an awful lot to learn.
A. a large amount	B. a great desire	C. a great pleasure	D. a terrible thing
Question 49: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.
Mary was ill. She’s still feeling a bit under the __________
A. weather	B. rain	C. climate	D. temperature
Question 50: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.
I was on the point of leaving the house when he came.
A. When he came, I had just left the house
B. I was just about to leave the house when he came.
C. I had hardly left the house when he came
D. No sooner had I left the house than he came
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