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ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016

ĐỀ MINH HỌA SỐ 3

Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 và Khối D1

(Đề thi gồm có 6 trang)

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Họ, tên thí sinh:...................................................................................... Số báo danh: .........................
I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 64 (8 điểm)
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. work
B. stork
C. force
D. form
Question 2: A. supply
B. sensitive
C. reserve
D. universal
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.
Question 3: A. similar
B. attractive

C. chemical
D. calculate
Question 4: A. prestigious
B. reception
C. evaluate
D. literal
Question 5: A. discovery
B. difficulty
C. simplicity
D. commodity
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: In 1959 the political philosopher Hannah Arendt became the first woman _____ a full
professor at Princeton University.
A. to appoint
B. was appointed
C. to be appointed
D. who be appointed as
Question 7: Your car is too dirty! When did you have it _____?
A. to be washed
B. washed
C. wash
D. to wash
Question 8: There has been a great increase in retail sales, _____?
A. hasn’t there
B. isn’t there
C. isn’t it
D. doesn’t it
Question 9: You can use my car _____ you drive carefully.
A. though

B. as though
C. as long as
D. lest
st
Question 10: By the end of the 21 century, the first car running on the sea water _____.
A. will finish
B. will be finished
C. will have been finished
D. will be finishing
Question 11: It is _____ pictures that everyone wants to have a look at it.
A. such an unusual
B. such unusual a
C. a so unusual
D. so an unusual
Question 12: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs. Smith paid _____ we asked.
A. four time much than
B. four times as much as
C. four times much as
D. four time as many as
Question 13: You _____ the washing. My sister could have done it for you.
A. needn't have done B. couldn't have done C. hadn't to do
D. mustn't have done
Question 14: Her boss fired her, _____ made her angry.
A. that
B. this
C. what
D. which
Question 15: The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _____ a good answer.
A. made way for
B. came up with

C. put up with
D. kept pace with
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Question 16: Paul: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re studying?”
Joe: “_____________________”
A. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t
B. Well, if only you didn’t.
C. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t.
D. Well, I’d rather not.
Question 17: Hurry up! They’ve only got _____ seats left.
A. a lot of
B. a little
C. a few
D. plenty of
Question 18: Any child has the right to an education _____ of sex, creed, race or nationality.
A. despite
B. regardless
C. because
D. providing
Question 19: Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier flight!”
Alex: “_____”
A. Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.
B. It was fully booked.
C. Why not?
D. Yes, I should
Question 20: You can get _____ therapy in this center.

A. occupation
B. occupied
C. occupant
D. occupational
Question 21: _____ are often used for laboratory experiments.
A. They are smal grey mice
B. Grey smal mice
C. Smal grey mice
D. That grey smal mice
Question 22: _____ her tears, she waved goodbye to her family from the station platform.
A. Filling out
B. Bringing in
C. Turning over
D. Fighting back
Question 23: Mark first _____ his wife three years ago when they _____ at university.
A. met/ have studied
B. met/ were studying
C. has met/ studied
D. met/ had been studying
Question 24: It is essential that Alice _____ Tom of the meeting tomorrow.
A. will remind
B. must remind
C. reminds
D. remind
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: The introduction of credit cards radically modified North Americans’ spending habits.
A. reduced
B. altered
C. resolved

D. devoted
Question 26: The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A. absolutely
B. relevantly
C. almost
D. comparatively
Question 27: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece.
A. an expensive work of art
B. a down-to-earth work of art
C. an excellent work of art
D. a large work of art
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: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade
relations with other countries.
A. boosted
B. restricted
C. balanced
D. expanded
Question 29: The teacher is simply too lenient with her students and is passing people who ought to
fail.
A. occupied
B. satisfied
C. strict
D. disappointed

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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: Looking from afar, the village resembles a small green spot dotted with tiny fireballs.
Question 31: When the chemicals inside a cell no longer produce ions, the cell stops to function.
Question 32: The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam.
Question 33: The Canadian province of British Columbia is rich of minerals and, because over 50
percent of the land is covered with forest, lumbering is its major industry.
Question 34: Opened the letter from her boyfriend, she felt extremely excited.
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 35 to 44.
There are many theories of aging, but virtually all fall into the category of hypotheses with a
minimum of supporting evidence. One viewpoint is that aging occurs as the body's organ systems
become less efficient. Thus failures in the immune system, hormonal system, and nervous system could
all produce characteristics that we associate with aging. Following a different vein, many current
researchers are looking for evidence at the cellular and sub cellular level. It has been shown that cells
such as human fibroblasts (generalized tissue cells) grown in culture divide only a limited number of
times and then die. Only cancer cells seem immortal in this respect. Fibroblast cells from an embryo
divide more times than those taken from an adult. Thus some researchers believe that aging occurs at
the cellular level and is part of the cell's genetic makeup. Any event that disturbs the cell's genetic
machinery such as mutation, damaging chemicals in the cell's environment, or loss of genetic material,
could cause cells to lose their ability to divide and thus bring on aging. Other theories of aging look at
different processes.
Chronological aging refers to the passage of time since birth and is usually measured in years.
While chronological age can be useful in estimating the average status of a large group of people, it is a
poor indicator of an individual person's status because there is a tremendous amount of variation from
one individual to the next in regard to the rate at which biological age changes occur. For example, on
the average, aging results in people losing much of their ability to perform strenuous activities, yet
some elderly individuals are excellent marathon runners.
Another type of aging is cosmetic aging, which consists of changes in outward appearance with

advancing age. This includes changes in the body and changes in other aspects of a person's
appearance, such as the style of hair and clothing, the type of eyeglasses, and the use of a hearing aid.
Like chronological aging, it is frequently used to estimate the degree to which other types of aging have
occurred. However, it is an inaccurate indicator for either purpose because of variation among
individuals and because a person's appearance is affected by many factors that are not part of aging,
including illness, poor nutrition, and exposure to sunlight.
Question 35: The author believes the theories of aging are _______.
A. well-supported hypotheses
B. poorly supported hypotheses
C. proven theories
D. interesting ideas
Question 36: In paragraph 1, the word “evidence” refers to _______.
A. evidence of aging
B. evidence of cancer
C. evidence of human fibroblasts
D. evidence of cell division
Question 37: The word “vein” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. part of the body
B. point of view
C. blood vessel
D. cellular level
Question 38: The author of the article points out that cancer cells _______.
A. divide infinitely
B. divide and then die
C. divide more in adults than in embryos
D. bring on aging

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Question 39: The word “culture” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______ .
A. libraries
B. a society's traditions and values
C. a special environment
D. a toxic substance
Question 40: It can be inferred from the passage that fibroblast cells ________.
A. disfunction in the aging process of the body's immune system
B. are not a focus in cellular research on aging
C. are similar to cancer cells in rate of division
D. divide fewer times at later stages in human life
Question 41: As explained in this passage, the theory of aging which examines the cellular level would
NOT assign which of the following as a cause of aging?
A. Mutation
B. Failure of the body's organ system
C. Loss of genetic material
D. Chemical damage from the environment
Question 42: According to the passage, chronological aging is not a good indicator of an individual's
status regarding aging because ______.
A. elderly people are often athletic
B. there is individual variation in the rate of biological aging
C. strenuous activities are not good measures of age
D. it is difficult to get accurate records of birth dates
Question 43: The author implies all of the following about cosmetic aging EXCEPT _______.
A. It does not occur at the same rate for all people
B. It is a poor indicator of chronological age
C. Illness, poor nutrition, and exposure to sunlight cause aging to occur
D. It is described by changes in outward appearance
Question 44: This article can be extracted from ______.

A. a fashion magazine
B. a cookbook
C. a health journal
D. a travel brochure
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.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also
contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases. One egg yolk, in
fact, contains a little more than two-thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has
caused egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of
several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These egg
substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the
advantage of having low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One
disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative
to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called 'designer' eggs. These eggs are produced by hens
that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran. In spite of
their diets, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular
eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in
humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to
back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol
levels have brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of egg that is the main determinant
of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol
derived from food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the
body's production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one's intake of
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eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help
reduce the blood cholesterol level.
Question 45: What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol level.
B. To inform people about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol.
C. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten
D. To convince people to eat 'designer' eggs and egg substitutes.
Question 46: According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?
A. minerals
B. cholesterol
C. canola oil
D. vitamins
Question 47: Which of the following could best replace the word “somewhat”?
A. in fact
B. a little
C. indefinitely
D. a lot
Question 48: What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. increasing price
B. decreased production
C. dietary changes in hens
D. concerns about cholesterol
Question 49: According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the
suggested daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A. 3/4
B. 2/3
C. 1/2
D. 1/3
Question 50: The word “portrayed” could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. studied

B. destroyed
C. tested
D. described
Question 51: What is the meaning of “back up”?
A. reverse
B. advance
C. block
D. support
Question 52: What is meant by the phrase “mixed results”?
A. The results are blended.
B. The results are a composite of things.
C. The results are inconclusive.
D. The results are mingled together.
Question 53: According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of following types
of eggs EXCEPT _____.
A. boiled
B. poached
C. scrambled
D. fried
Question 54: According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
A. reducing egg intake but not fat intake
B. increasing egg intake and fat intake
C. decreasing egg intake and fat intake
D. increasing egg intake but not fat intake
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 55 to 64.
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they need for
such everyday (55)_______ as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the
specialized training they may need to (56)_______ for a job or career. For example, a person must meet
certain educational requirements and obtain a (57)_______ or certificate before he can practice law or

medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, (58)_______ satisfactory completion of
special training courses.
Education is also important (59)_______ it helps people get more out of life. It increases their
knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them acquire the skills that make life more
interesting and enjoyable, (60)_______ the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or
play a musical (61)_______ . Such education becomes (62)_______ important as people gain more and
more leisure time.
Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social
changes today take place with increasing speed and (63)_______ the lives of more and more people.
Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (64)_______ the skills for
adjusting to them.
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Question 55: A. works
Question 56: A. do
Question 57: A. license
Question 58: A. requires
Question 59: A. therefore
Question 60: A. such as
Question 61: A. appliance
Question 62: A. increased
Question 63: A. effect
Question 64: A. with

B. jobs
B. prepare
B. card

B. requiring
B. despite
B. for instance
B. equipment
B. increasing
B. affect
B. for

C. actions
C. make
C. diploma
C. require
C. although
C. such that
C. instrument
C. increase
C. affective
C. in

D. activities
D. work
D. paper
D. to require
D. because
D. for example
D. device
D. increasingly
D. effective
D. to


II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 điểm)
Part 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 book is so interesting that it has become the best-seller of this year.
 It is_______________________________________________________________________
Question 66: People think that he is an excellent football player.
 He _______________________________________________________________________
Question 67: My mother started cooking for the party two hours ago.
 My mother has______________________________________________________________
Question 68: In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday.
 Although __________________________________________________________________
Question 69: “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number” said Paula to Susan.
 Paula apologized____________________________________________________________
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of working for an international
organization.. Write your paragraph on your answer sheet.
The following prompts might be helpful to you:
 Practice English
 Higher salary/ wages
 Travel more
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