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ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 225
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

TNPT 77

MASTER COPY ~ WITH KEY

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:A. imagine
B. animal
C. character
D. personality
Question 2:A. minimum
B. degree
C. critical
D. fertile
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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. windsurfing B. penalty
C. opponent
D. vertical
Question 4:A. engineering B. geography
C. information
D. economics

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 5: Mary loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.
A. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it.
B. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it.
C. As Mary couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.
D. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
Question 6: The fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames. The building burned down completely.
A. Had it not been for the fire-fighters’ every effort, the building would have burned down completely.
B. The building burned down completely though the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames.
C. Making every effort to put off the flames, the fire-fighters completely burned down the building.
D. Since the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames, the building burned down completely.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 7: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "..........."
A. It’s alright
B. It’s nonsense.
C. You are welcome.
D. You shouldn’t do that.
Question 8: Mai and Nam are talking about the cell phone that Nam has just bought.
~ Mai: "Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam." ~ Nam: "..........."
A. Oh, I don’t know.
B. You’re welcome.
C. I agree with you.
D. Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
THE THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of animals will become ...
(9)... if we do not make an effort to protect them.

There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are ...(10)... for their fur or for other valuable parts of their
bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the problem is that
their habitat - the place where they live - is ...(11).... More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are
fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these
chemicals pollute the environment and ...(12)... wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will
soon be the only ones ...(13)..., unless we can solve this problem.
Question 9:A. empty
B. extinct
C. disappeared
D. vanished
Question 10:A. game
B. chased
C. hunted
D. extinct
Question 11:A. disappearing B. escaping
C. exhausting
D. departing
Question 12:A. wound
B. spoil
C. wrong
D. harm
Question 13:A. survived
B. left
C. missing
D. over
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the
following questions.
Question 14: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. economize
B. earn money

C. sit still
D. spend money
Question 15: She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. broke
B. kind
C. poor
D. wealthy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 16: Look! The yard is wet. It.....last night.
A. must have rained
B. must rain
C. couldn’t have rained
D. should have rained
Question 17: What happened.…..their car broke down on the motorway, so they didn’t get to Joe’s wedding on time.


A. to that
B. was that
C. to be that
D. being that
Question 18: I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the......of my tongue.
A. top
B. tip
C. front
D. edge
Question 19: Look this document......carefully before you sign it.
A. over
B. up
C. at
D. on

Question 20: I live next to a nursing home for.....very old.
A. a
B. the
C. Ø
D. an
Question 21: This is very......! Can’t you practise your violin somewhere else?
A. convenient
B. convenience
C. conveniently
D. inconvenient
Question 22: She is a friendly person. She gets......all her neighbours.
A. on well with
B. up well with
C. get off with
D. down well with
Question 23: ~ "I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon." ~ "Good luck! I’ll keep my.....crossed for you"
A. arms
B. fingers
C. hands
D. legs
Question 24: According to this newspaper, John is said…...a new record for the long jump.
A. established
B. to establish
C. to have established
D. establishing
Question 25: The child was told to.....for being rude to his uncle.
A. excuse
B. apologize
C. confess
D. forgive

Question 26: My problems are getting........
A. worse and worse
B. badder and badder
C. the worse and worse.
D. more and more bad
Question 27: Is he guilty or innocent.....the crime?
A. of
B. in
C. by
D. from
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 28: She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.
A. Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.
B. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
C. She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting.
D. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
Question 29: We have run out of the items you want.
A. For the items you want, we must run out.
B. The items you want are out of our shop.
C. We have to run out to buy the items you want.
D. The items you want have been out of stock.
Question 30: "Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 31: Had it not been for you help me, I wouldn't have succeeded.
A. not

B. succeeded.
C. wouldn't
D. you help me
Question 32: It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning.
A. vitally
B. takes
C. that
D. medication
Question 33: I enjoyed talking to the people with them I met at the party last night.
A. the
B. talking
C. at the party
D. with them
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 34: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. sufficiency
B. small quantity
C. excess
D. large quantity
Question 35: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. excited
B. dissatisfied
C. shocked
D. interested
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
On March 15, Dunes View Middle School held a contest for school bands. Student bands tried out for the opportunity
to perform at the school picnic, which will be held at the end of June. The winner of the contest was the band called Four
Square. "We’re very proud that we won the contest and are excited to perform at the picnic," says Peter Zandt, who plays

the guitar in the band. "And since we hope to perform someday at other local places, like restaurants and parks, this will
be a great first step."
The contest was the creation of music teacher Mr. Lopez and drama teacher Ms. Cho. The two thought of the idea
while discussing recent years’ school picnics. "The picnic is one of the biggest events of the year, but it has become a bit
formulaic," said Ms. Cho. "The activities are the same every year. We thought that a performance by a student band
would make the school picnic more interesting and fun." Mr. Lopez, Ms. Cho, and three other teachers judged the
contest, which took place in the gym. Eight-student bands signed up to audition. The bands varied in their musical forms:


there were several rock bands, a folk band, and even a jazz band. "I’m disappointed that my band didn’t win, but I think
the judges made the right choice," says student Marisol Varga, a member of the folk trio called The Bell Girls. "Four
Square is really good."
To see if the bands could present a wide range of musical skills, the teachers asked them each to prepare two songs:
one song with original words, and another in which students played instrumental music only. The judges finally chose
the band Four Square as the winner of the contest. Four Square is a rock band with an unusual twist: it includes a violin
player! The members of Four Square write their own songs and practise three times a week after school. Students and
teachers agreed that the band competition was a big success. All are looking forward to the school picnic in June.
Question 36: According to the article, what is unusual about the band Four Square?
A. It is named after a popular children’s game.
B. It is a rock band with a violinist.
C. Its members practise several times a week.
D. Its members all play the guitar.
Question 37: What is probably true about school picnics in recent years?
A. They included musical performances
B. They were not very exciting.
C. They were held in March.
D. They were very hard to organize.
Question 38: Which would be the most appropriate headline for the article?
A. Students Have Fun at School Picnic
B. Teachers Give Music Lessons

C. Famous Band Visits School
D. School Holds Student Band Contest
Question 39: What type of band is NOT mentioned in the article?
A. Folk
B. Rock
C. Pop
D. Jazz
Question 40: Why did the teachers ask each band to play two songs?
A. To make sure the contest did not go on too long
B. To make the concert more enjoyable for students
C. To see if the bands could play a variety of songs
D. To decide which songs to play at the picnic
Question 41: Who will play music at the picnic this year?
A. Ms. Cho
B. Marisol Varga
C. Peter Zandt
D. Mr. Lopez
Question 42: The word formulaic is closest in meaning to......
A. long
B. uncertain
C. expensive
D. dull
Question 43: According to the article, what does the band Four Square hope to do in the future?
A. Perform in many different places
B. Buy new instruments
C. Perform at the school picnic every year
D. Record an album
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Dodder is an unusual and unwanted plant that attacks other plants. Except for its flowers, the plant looks like spaghetti

noodles. Its almost leafless, thread-like stems hang down atop other plants that dodder needs to stay alive. Dodder does
not produce its own food. Instead, it steals it from other plants. It feeds by sucking juices from the plant it is wrapped
around, often making its host very weak or even killing it.
Dodder can find other plants by their smell. When a dodder seedling starts growing, it follows the scent of plants it
prefers, like tomato plants, potato plants, or other farm crops.
Unlike most plants that usually grow in the direction of light or warmth, a dodder plant will grow in the direction of,
for example, tomato odour--if a tomato happens to be growing nearby.
However, a young dodder plant must find a host plant quickly. If it cannot catch a whiff of a potential host within a
few days, it will dry up and disappear-even if there is plenty of water around. Once it finds a host, the young dodder plant
will attach itself to it and start growing faster. At that point, the dodder plant will drop its root.
Dodder is thus a difficult weed to manage and a real headache for farmers. When it does get out of hand, dodder can
greatly reduce a farmer’s harvest or even destroy crops completely. Before sowing their produce, farmers in warm parts
of the world often check to make sure no unwanted dodder seeds have intermingled with their crop seeds. This is a good
way to stop dodder plants from sneaking their way into a crop field.
Question 44: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The special abilities of a dangerous plant
B. Plants that are harmful to humans
C. Recent improvements in farming methods
D. A new variety of farm crop
Question 45: What will happen if a dodder plant starts growing where there are no other plants around?
A. It will soon die.
B. It will attract other plants.
C. It will grow deeper roots.
D. It will cover the entire area of soil.
Question 46: The word it refers to.......
A. dodder
B. food
C. plant
D. host
Question 47: Why does the author mention spaghetti?

A. To explain where the dodder plant came from
B. To argue that dodder plants can be used to make food
C. To analyze the content of some food
D. To describe the shape of a dodder plant
Question 48: The expression catch a whiff is closest in meaning to......
A. determine the size
B. find the location
C. eat the seeds
D. notice the smell


Question 49: The expression get out of hand is closest in meaning to.......
A. change its colour
B. dry up and die
C. grow uncontrollably
Question 50: What causes dodder to grow in a particular direction?
A. Temperature
B. Odour
C. Water

Dodder, a threat to crops!

D. become hard to find
D. Light


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NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 633
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:A. critical
B. degree
C. fertile
D. minimum
Question 2:A. character
B. imagine
C. personality
D. animal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the
following questions.
Question 3: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. spend money
B. sit still
C. economize
D. earn money
Question 4: She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. broke
B. kind
C. poor

D. wealthy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 5: Had it not been for you help me, I wouldn't have succeeded.
A. succeeded.
B. not
C. you help me
D. wouldn't
Question 6: I enjoyed talking to the people with them I met at the party last night.
A. at the party
B. with them
C. the
D. talking
Question 7: It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning.
A. takes
B. that
C. medication
D. vitally
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 8: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity
B. sufficiency
C. small quantity
D. excess
Question 9: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. excited
B. interested
C. shocked
D. dissatisfied

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 10:A. economics B. engineering
C. geography
D. information
Question 11:A. vertical
B. windsurfing
C. penalty
D. opponent
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 12: We have run out of the items you want.
A. We have to run out to buy the items you want.
B. For the items you want, we must run out.
C. The items you want have been out of stock.
D. The items you want are out of our shop.
Question 13: She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.
A. She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting.
B. Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.
C. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
D. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
Question 14: "Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 15: This is very......! Can’t you practise your violin somewhere else?
A. conveniently
B. convenient
C. convenience

D. inconvenient
Question 16: What happened.…..their car broke down on the motorway, so they didn’t get to Joe’s wedding on time.
A. being that
B. to that
C. to be that
D. was that
Question 17: Is he guilty or innocent.....the crime?
A. by
B. of
C. in
D. from
Question 18: ~ "I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon." ~ "Good luck! I’ll keep my.....crossed for you"
A. fingers
B. legs
C. arms
D. hands
Question 19: I live next to a nursing home for.....very old.
A. the
B. Ø
C. a
D. an
Question 20: Look! The yard is wet. It.....last night.


A. should have rained
B. must rain
C. couldn’t have rained
D. must have rained
Question 21: Look this document......carefully before you sign it.
A. on

B. over
C. at
D. up
Question 22: The child was told to.....for being rude to his uncle.
A. excuse
B. apologize
C. forgive
D. confess
Question 23: She is a friendly person. She gets......all her neighbours.
A. on well with
B. up well with
C. get off with
D. down well with
Question 24: According to this newspaper, John is said…...a new record for the long jump.
A. to have established
B. established
C. to establish
D. establishing
Question 25: I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the......of my tongue.
A. tip
B. edge
C. front
D. top
Question 26: My problems are getting........
A. badder and badder
B. more and more bad
C. worse and worse
D. the worse and worse.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.

On March 15, Dunes View Middle School held a contest for school bands. Student bands tried out for the opportunity
to perform at the school picnic, which will be held at the end of June. The winner of the contest was the band called Four
Square. "We’re very proud that we won the contest and are excited to perform at the picnic," says Peter Zandt, who plays
the guitar in the band. "And since we hope to perform someday at other local places, like restaurants and parks, this will
be a great first step."
The contest was the creation of music teacher Mr. Lopez and drama teacher Ms. Cho. The two thought of the idea
while discussing recent years’ school picnics. "The picnic is one of the biggest events of the year, but it has become a bit
formulaic," said Ms. Cho. "The activities are the same every year. We thought that a performance by a student band
would make the school picnic more interesting and fun." Mr. Lopez, Ms. Cho, and three other teachers judged the
contest, which took place in the gym. Eight-student bands signed up to audition. The bands varied in their musical forms:
there were several rock bands, a folk band, and even a jazz band. "I’m disappointed that my band didn’t win, but I think
the judges made the right choice," says student Marisol Varga, a member of the folk trio called The Bell Girls. "Four
Square is really good."
To see if the bands could present a wide range of musical skills, the teachers asked them each to prepare two songs:
one song with original words, and another in which students played instrumental music only. The judges finally chose
the band Four Square as the winner of the contest. Four Square is a rock band with an unusual twist: it includes a violin
player! The members of Four Square write their own songs and practise three times a week after school. Students and
teachers agreed that the band competition was a big success. All are looking forward to the school picnic in June.
Question 27: The word formulaic is closest in meaning to......
A. expensive
B. uncertain
C. dull
D. long
Question 28: What type of band is NOT mentioned in the article?
A. Pop
B. Folk
C. Rock
D. Jazz
Question 29: Which would be the most appropriate headline for the article?
A. Students Have Fun at School Picnic

B. Teachers Give Music Lessons
C. School Holds Student Band Contest
D. Famous Band Visits School
Question 30: According to the article, what is unusual about the band Four Square?
A. It is a rock band with a violinist.
B. It is named after a popular children’s game.
C. Its members practise several times a week.
D. Its members all play the guitar.
Question 31: Why did the teachers ask each band to play two songs?
A. To make the concert more enjoyable for students
B. To make sure the contest did not go on too long
C. To decide which songs to play at the picnic
D. To see if the bands could play a variety of songs
Question 32: What is probably true about school picnics in recent years?
A. They were not very exciting.
B. They were very hard to organize.
C. They included musical performances
D. They were held in March.
Question 33: According to the article, what does the band Four Square hope to do in the future?
A. Perform at the school picnic every year
B. Buy new instruments
C. Perform in many different places
D. Record an album
Question 34: Who will play music at the picnic this year?
A. Ms. Cho
B. Marisol Varga
C. Peter Zandt
D. Mr. Lopez
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.

Question 35: The fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames. The building burned down completely.
A. Since the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames, the building burned down completely.
B. Had it not been for the fire-fighters’ every effort, the building would have burned down completely.


C. Making every effort to put off the flames, the fire-fighters completely burned down the building.
D. The building burned down completely though the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames.
Question 36: Mary loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.
A. As Mary couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.
B. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it.
C. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
D. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
THE THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of animals will become ...
(37)... if we do not make an effort to protect them.
There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are ...(38)... for their fur or for other valuable parts of their
bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the problem is that
their habitat - the place where they live - is ...(39).... More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are
fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these
chemicals pollute the environment and ...(40)... wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will
soon be the only ones ...(41)..., unless we can solve this problem.
Question 37:A. empty
B. extinct
C. disappeared
D. vanished
Question 38:A. extinct
B. hunted
C. game

D. chased
Question 39:A. escaping
B. disappearing
C. exhausting
D. departing
Question 40:A. wound
B. wrong
C. spoil
D. harm
Question 41:A. left
B. over
C. survived
D. missing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 42: Mai and Nam are talking about the cell phone that Nam has just bought.
~ Mai: "Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam." ~ Nam: "..........."
A. Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
B. You’re welcome.
C. I agree with you.
D. Oh, I don’t know.
Question 43: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "..........."
A. You shouldn’t do that. B. It’s alright
C. It’s nonsense.
D. You are welcome.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Dodder is an unusual and unwanted plant that attacks other plants. Except for its flowers, the plant looks like spaghetti
noodles. Its almost leafless, thread-like stems hang down atop other plants that dodder needs to stay alive. Dodder does
not produce its own food. Instead, it steals it from other plants. It feeds by sucking juices from the plant it is wrapped

around, often making its host very weak or even killing it.
Dodder can find other plants by their smell. When a dodder seedling starts growing, it follows the scent of plants it
prefers, like tomato plants, potato plants, or other farm crops.
Unlike most plants that usually grow in the direction of light or warmth, a dodder plant will grow in the direction of,
for example, tomato odour--if a tomato happens to be growing nearby.
However, a young dodder plant must find a host plant quickly. If it cannot catch a whiff of a potential host within a
few days, it will dry up and disappear-even if there is plenty of water around. Once it finds a host, the young dodder plant
will attach itself to it and start growing faster. At that point, the dodder plant will drop its root.
Dodder is thus a difficult weed to manage and a real headache for farmers. When it does get out of hand, dodder can
greatly reduce a farmer’s harvest or even destroy crops completely. Before sowing their produce, farmers in warm parts
of the world often check to make sure no unwanted dodder seeds have intermingled with their crop seeds. This is a good
way to stop dodder plants from sneaking their way into a crop field.
Question 44: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. The special abilities of a dangerous plant
B. Recent improvements in farming methods
C. Plants that are harmful to humans
D. A new variety of farm crop
Question 45: The word it refers to.......
A. food
B. plant
C. dodder
D. host
Question 46: The expression get out of hand is closest in meaning to.......
A. dry up and die
B. change its colour
C. become hard to find
D. grow uncontrollably
Question 47: The expression catch a whiff is closest in meaning to......
A. determine the size
B. find the location

C. notice the smell
D. eat the seeds
Question 48: Why does the author mention spaghetti?
A. To explain where the dodder plant came from
B. To analyze the content of some food
C. To argue that dodder plants can be used to make food D. To describe the shape of a dodder plant
Question 49: What causes dodder to grow in a particular direction?


A. Light
B. Temperature
C. Odour
D. Water
Question 50: What will happen if a dodder plant starts growing where there are no other plants around?
A. It will soon die.
B. It will cover the entire area of soil.
C. It will attract other plants.
D. It will grow deeper roots.


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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:A. fertile
B. critical
C. minimum
D. degree
Question 2:A. personality B. character
C. animal
D. imagine
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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. engineering B. information
C. economics
D. geography
Question 4:A. opponent
B. windsurfing
C. vertical
D. penalty
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 5: Mary loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.
A. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
B. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it.
C. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it.
D. As Mary couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.
Question 6: The fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames. The building burned down completely.
A. Since the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames, the building burned down completely.
B. Making every effort to put off the flames, the fire-fighters completely burned down the building.
C. Had it not been for the fire-fighters’ every effort, the building would have burned down completely.

D. The building burned down completely though the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 7: I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the......of my tongue.
A. top
B. tip
C. front
D. edge
Question 8: I live next to a nursing home for.....very old.
A. the
B. a
C. Ø
D. an
Question 9: ~ "I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon." ~ "Good luck! I’ll keep my.....crossed for you"
A. hands
B. fingers
C. arms
D. legs
Question 10: Look this document......carefully before you sign it.
A. over
B. at
C. up
D. on
Question 11: What happened.…..their car broke down on the motorway, so they didn’t get to Joe’s wedding on time.
A. was that
B. to be that
C. to that
D. being that
Question 12: Is he guilty or innocent.....the crime?
A. from
B. of

C. by
D. in
Question 13: This is very......! Can’t you practise your violin somewhere else?
A. inconvenient
B. conveniently
C. convenience
D. convenient
Question 14: According to this newspaper, John is said…...a new record for the long jump.
A. to establish
B. to have established
C. establishing
D. established
Question 15: The child was told to.....for being rude to his uncle.
A. forgive
B. excuse
C. confess
D. apologize
Question 16: She is a friendly person. She gets......all her neighbours.
A. on well with
B. get off with
C. up well with
D. down well with
Question 17: Look! The yard is wet. It.....last night.
A. must rain
B. should have rained
C. couldn’t have rained
D. must have rained
Question 18: My problems are getting........
A. the worse and worse. B. worse and worse
C. badder and badder

D. more and more bad
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 19: She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.
A. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
B. Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.
C. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
D. She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting.
Question 20: We have run out of the items you want.
A. We have to run out to buy the items you want.
B. For the items you want, we must run out.
C. The items you want are out of our shop.
D. The items you want have been out of stock.


Question 21: "Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 22: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "..........."
A. You are welcome.
B. You shouldn’t do that.
C. It’s alright
D. It’s nonsense.
Question 23: Mai and Nam are talking about the cell phone that Nam has just bought.
~ Mai: "Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam." ~ Nam: "..........."
A. I agree with you.
B. You’re welcome.

C. Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
D. Oh, I don’t know.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 24: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. excess
B. sufficiency
C. small quantity
D. large quantity
Question 25: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. shocked
B. dissatisfied
C. interested
D. excited
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
On March 15, Dunes View Middle School held a contest for school bands. Student bands tried out for the opportunity
to perform at the school picnic, which will be held at the end of June. The winner of the contest was the band called Four
Square. "We’re very proud that we won the contest and are excited to perform at the picnic," says Peter Zandt, who plays
the guitar in the band. "And since we hope to perform someday at other local places, like restaurants and parks, this will
be a great first step."
The contest was the creation of music teacher Mr. Lopez and drama teacher Ms. Cho. The two thought of the idea
while discussing recent years’ school picnics. "The picnic is one of the biggest events of the year, but it has become a bit
formulaic," said Ms. Cho. "The activities are the same every year. We thought that a performance by a student band
would make the school picnic more interesting and fun." Mr. Lopez, Ms. Cho, and three other teachers judged the
contest, which took place in the gym. Eight-student bands signed up to audition. The bands varied in their musical forms:
there were several rock bands, a folk band, and even a jazz band. "I’m disappointed that my band didn’t win, but I think
the judges made the right choice," says student Marisol Varga, a member of the folk trio called The Bell Girls. "Four
Square is really good."
To see if the bands could present a wide range of musical skills, the teachers asked them each to prepare two songs:

one song with original words, and another in which students played instrumental music only. The judges finally chose
the band Four Square as the winner of the contest. Four Square is a rock band with an unusual twist: it includes a violin
player! The members of Four Square write their own songs and practise three times a week after school. Students and
teachers agreed that the band competition was a big success. All are looking forward to the school picnic in June.
Question 26: The word formulaic is closest in meaning to......
A. dull
B. expensive
C. long
D. uncertain
Question 27: What type of band is NOT mentioned in the article?
A. Jazz
B. Folk
C. Rock
D. Pop
Question 28: Why did the teachers ask each band to play two songs?
A. To see if the bands could play a variety of songs
B. To make the concert more enjoyable for students
C. To make sure the contest did not go on too long
D. To decide which songs to play at the picnic
Question 29: What is probably true about school picnics in recent years?
A. They were held in March.
B. They were not very exciting.
C. They included musical performances
D. They were very hard to organize.
Question 30: Which would be the most appropriate headline for the article?
A. Famous Band Visits School
B. Students Have Fun at School Picnic
C. School Holds Student Band Contest
D. Teachers Give Music Lessons
Question 31: According to the article, what is unusual about the band Four Square?

A. Its members all play the guitar.
B. It is a rock band with a violinist.
C. Its members practise several times a week.
D. It is named after a popular children’s game.
Question 32: According to the article, what does the band Four Square hope to do in the future?
A. Perform in many different places
B. Record an album
C. Perform at the school picnic every year
D. Buy new instruments
Question 33: Who will play music at the picnic this year?


A. Mr. Lopez
B. Peter Zandt
C. Ms. Cho
D. Marisol Varga
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the
following questions.
Question 34: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. sit still
B. earn money
C. spend money
D. economize
Question 35: She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor
B. broke
C. kind
D. wealthy
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.

THE THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of animals will become ...
(36)... if we do not make an effort to protect them.
There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are ...(37)... for their fur or for other valuable parts of their
bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the problem is that
their habitat - the place where they live - is ...(38).... More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are
fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these
chemicals pollute the environment and ...(39)... wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will
soon be the only ones ...(40)..., unless we can solve this problem.
Question 36:A. disappeared B. extinct
C. empty
D. vanished
Question 37:A. extinct
B. chased
C. hunted
D. game
Question 38:A. disappearing B. departing
C. exhausting
D. escaping
Question 39:A. spoil
B. wound
C. harm
D. wrong
Question 40:A. missing
B. survived
C. over
D. left
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 41: I enjoyed talking to the people with them I met at the party last night.

A. at the party
B. with them
C. the
D. talking
Question 42: Had it not been for you help me, I wouldn't have succeeded.
A. wouldn't
B. you help me
C. not
D. succeeded.
Question 43: It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning.
A. medication
B. that
C. takes
D. vitally
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Dodder is an unusual and unwanted plant that attacks other plants. Except for its flowers, the plant looks like spaghetti
noodles. Its almost leafless, thread-like stems hang down atop other plants that dodder needs to stay alive. Dodder does
not produce its own food. Instead, it steals it from other plants. It feeds by sucking juices from the plant it is wrapped
around, often making its host very weak or even killing it.
Dodder can find other plants by their smell. When a dodder seedling starts growing, it follows the scent of plants it
prefers, like tomato plants, potato plants, or other farm crops.
Unlike most plants that usually grow in the direction of light or warmth, a dodder plant will grow in the direction of,
for example, tomato odour--if a tomato happens to be growing nearby.
However, a young dodder plant must find a host plant quickly. If it cannot catch a whiff of a potential host within a
few days, it will dry up and disappear-even if there is plenty of water around. Once it finds a host, the young dodder plant
will attach itself to it and start growing faster. At that point, the dodder plant will drop its root.
Dodder is thus a difficult weed to manage and a real headache for farmers. When it does get out of hand, dodder can
greatly reduce a farmer’s harvest or even destroy crops completely. Before sowing their produce, farmers in warm parts
of the world often check to make sure no unwanted dodder seeds have intermingled with their crop seeds. This is a good

way to stop dodder plants from sneaking their way into a crop field.
Question 44: What will happen if a dodder plant starts growing where there are no other plants around?
A. It will attract other plants.
B. It will grow deeper roots.
C. It will cover the entire area of soil.
D. It will soon die.
Question 45: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. A new variety of farm crop
B. Recent improvements in farming methods
C. Plants that are harmful to humans
D. The special abilities of a dangerous plant
Question 46: The expression get out of hand is closest in meaning to.......
A. grow uncontrollably B. change its colour
C. become hard to find
D. dry up and die
Question 47: The word it refers to.......
A. plant
B. food
C. dodder
D. host
Question 48: What causes dodder to grow in a particular direction?
A. Light
B. Water
C. Temperature
D. Odour
Question 49: Why does the author mention spaghetti?


A. To explain where the dodder plant came from
B. To analyze the content of some food

C. To describe the shape of a dodder plant
D. To argue that dodder plants can be used to make food
Question 50: The expression catch a whiff is closest in meaning to......
A. determine the size
B. eat the seeds
C. notice the smell
D. find the location


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MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 318
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mã Phách ……….

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:A. fertile
B. degree
C. minimum
D. critical
Question 2:A. personality B. animal
C. imagine
D. character
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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. economics B. information
C. engineering
D. geography
Question 4:A. windsurfing B. penalty
C. vertical
D. opponent
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
THE THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of animals will become ...
(5)... if we do not make an effort to protect them.
There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are ...(6)... for their fur or for other valuable parts of their
bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the problem is that
their habitat - the place where they live - is ...(7).... More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are
fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these
chemicals pollute the environment and ...(8)... wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will soon
be the only ones ...(9)..., unless we can solve this problem.
Question 5:A. vanished
B. extinct
C. disappeared
D. empty
Question 6:A. chased
B. game
C. hunted
D. extinct
Question 7:A. exhausting B. departing
C. escaping
D. disappearing
Question 8:A. wound

B. spoil
C. wrong
D. harm
Question 9:A. over
B. survived
C. left
D. missing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 10: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested
B. shocked
C. dissatisfied
D. excited
Question 11: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. large quantity
B. small quantity
C. excess
D. sufficiency
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the
following questions.
Question 12: She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. broke
B. wealthy
C. kind
D. poor
Question 13: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. economize
B. earn money
C. sit still

D. spend money
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 14: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "..........."
A. It’s alright
B. You are welcome.
C. It’s nonsense.
D. You shouldn’t do that.
Question 15: Mai and Nam are talking about the cell phone that Nam has just bought.
~ Mai: "Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam." ~ Nam: "..........."
A. Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
B. You’re welcome.
C. I agree with you.
D. Oh, I don’t know.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 16: We have run out of the items you want.
A. The items you want are out of our shop.
B. For the items you want, we must run out.
C. The items you want have been out of stock.
D. We have to run out to buy the items you want.
Question 17: "Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
Question 18: She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.


A. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
B. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting.

C. Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.
D. She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 19: Is he guilty or innocent.....the crime?
A. in
B. from
C. by
D. of
Question 20: Look! The yard is wet. It.....last night.
A. must have rained
B. must rain
C. couldn’t have rained
D. should have rained
Question 21: She is a friendly person. She gets......all her neighbours.
A. up well with
B. on well with
C. get off with
D. down well with
Question 22: I live next to a nursing home for.....very old.
A. a
B. Ø
C. the
D. an
Question 23: What happened.…..their car broke down on the motorway, so they didn’t get to Joe’s wedding on time.
A. was that
B. to that
C. to be that
D. being that
Question 24: ~ "I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon." ~ "Good luck! I’ll keep my.....crossed for you"
A. legs

B. hands
C. fingers
D. arms
Question 25: This is very......! Can’t you practise your violin somewhere else?
A. conveniently
B. convenience
C. convenient
D. inconvenient
Question 26: According to this newspaper, John is said…...a new record for the long jump.
A. to have established
B. establishing
C. established
D. to establish
Question 27: I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the......of my tongue.
A. tip
B. front
C. top
D. edge
Question 28: The child was told to.....for being rude to his uncle.
A. excuse
B. confess
C. forgive
D. apologize
Question 29: My problems are getting........
A. the worse and worse. B. more and more bad
C. badder and badder
D. worse and worse
Question 30: Look this document......carefully before you sign it.
A. up
B. at

C. on
D. over
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 31: Mary loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.
A. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it.
B. As Mary couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.
C. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
D. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it.
Question 32: The fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames. The building burned down completely.
A. Making every effort to put off the flames, the fire-fighters completely burned down the building.
B. Since the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames, the building burned down completely.
C. The building burned down completely though the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames.
D. Had it not been for the fire-fighters’ every effort, the building would have burned down completely.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 33: Had it not been for you help me, I wouldn't have succeeded.
A. not
B. succeeded.
C. you help me
D. wouldn't
Question 34: I enjoyed talking to the people with them I met at the party last night.
A. the
B. at the party
C. with them
D. talking
Question 35: It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning.
A. takes
B. that
C. vitally

D. medication
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
On March 15, Dunes View Middle School held a contest for school bands. Student bands tried out for the opportunity
to perform at the school picnic, which will be held at the end of June. The winner of the contest was the band called Four
Square. "We’re very proud that we won the contest and are excited to perform at the picnic," says Peter Zandt, who plays
the guitar in the band. "And since we hope to perform someday at other local places, like restaurants and parks, this will
be a great first step."
The contest was the creation of music teacher Mr. Lopez and drama teacher Ms. Cho. The two thought of the idea
while discussing recent years’ school picnics. "The picnic is one of the biggest events of the year, but it has become a bit
formulaic," said Ms. Cho. "The activities are the same every year. We thought that a performance by a student band
would make the school picnic more interesting and fun." Mr. Lopez, Ms. Cho, and three other teachers judged the
contest, which took place in the gym. Eight-student bands signed up to audition. The bands varied in their musical forms:


there were several rock bands, a folk band, and even a jazz band. "I’m disappointed that my band didn’t win, but I think
the judges made the right choice," says student Marisol Varga, a member of the folk trio called The Bell Girls. "Four
Square is really good."
To see if the bands could present a wide range of musical skills, the teachers asked them each to prepare two songs:
one song with original words, and another in which students played instrumental music only. The judges finally chose
the band Four Square as the winner of the contest. Four Square is a rock band with an unusual twist: it includes a violin
player! The members of Four Square write their own songs and practise three times a week after school. Students and
teachers agreed that the band competition was a big success. All are looking forward to the school picnic in June.
Question 36: What is probably true about school picnics in recent years?
A. They were held in March.
B. They included musical performances
C. They were very hard to organize.
D. They were not very exciting.
Question 37: Why did the teachers ask each band to play two songs?
A. To decide which songs to play at the picnic

B. To see if the bands could play a variety of songs
C. To make sure the contest did not go on too long
D. To make the concert more enjoyable for students
Question 38: Which would be the most appropriate headline for the article?
A. School Holds Student Band Contest
B. Famous Band Visits School
C. Students Have Fun at School Picnic
D. Teachers Give Music Lessons
Question 39: The word formulaic is closest in meaning to......
A. dull
B. expensive
C. long
D. uncertain
Question 40: According to the article, what does the band Four Square hope to do in the future?
A. Buy new instruments B. Perform at the school picnic every year
C. Record an album
D. Perform in many different places
Question 41: According to the article, what is unusual about the band Four Square?
A. Its members all play the guitar.
B. It is a rock band with a violinist.
C. It is named after a popular children’s game.
D. Its members practise several times a week.
Question 42: What type of band is NOT mentioned in the article?
A. Rock
B. Jazz
C. Folk
D. Pop
Question 43: Who will play music at the picnic this year?
A. Peter Zandt
B. Ms. Cho

C. Marisol Varga
D. Mr. Lopez
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Dodder is an unusual and unwanted plant that attacks other plants. Except for its flowers, the plant looks like spaghetti
noodles. Its almost leafless, thread-like stems hang down atop other plants that dodder needs to stay alive. Dodder does
not produce its own food. Instead, it steals it from other plants. It feeds by sucking juices from the plant it is wrapped
around, often making its host very weak or even killing it.
Dodder can find other plants by their smell. When a dodder seedling starts growing, it follows the scent of plants it
prefers, like tomato plants, potato plants, or other farm crops.
Unlike most plants that usually grow in the direction of light or warmth, a dodder plant will grow in the direction of,
for example, tomato odour--if a tomato happens to be growing nearby.
However, a young dodder plant must find a host plant quickly. If it cannot catch a whiff of a potential host within a
few days, it will dry up and disappear-even if there is plenty of water around. Once it finds a host, the young dodder plant
will attach itself to it and start growing faster. At that point, the dodder plant will drop its root.
Dodder is thus a difficult weed to manage and a real headache for farmers. When it does get out of hand, dodder can
greatly reduce a farmer’s harvest or even destroy crops completely. Before sowing their produce, farmers in warm parts
of the world often check to make sure no unwanted dodder seeds have intermingled with their crop seeds. This is a good
way to stop dodder plants from sneaking their way into a crop field.
Question 44: The expression get out of hand is closest in meaning to.......
A. change its colour
B. become hard to find
C. dry up and die
D. grow uncontrollably
Question 45: What causes dodder to grow in a particular direction?
A. Odour
B. Water
C. Light
D. Temperature
Question 46: Why does the author mention spaghetti?

A. To explain where the dodder plant came from
B. To analyze the content of some food
C. To describe the shape of a dodder plant
D. To argue that dodder plants can be used to make food
Question 47: The expression catch a whiff is closest in meaning to......
A. notice the smell
B. find the location
C. eat the seeds
D. determine the size
Question 48: The word it refers to.......
A. host
B. dodder
C. food
D. plant
Question 49: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Recent improvements in farming methods
B. A new variety of farm crop


C. Plants that are harmful to humans
D. The special abilities of a dangerous plant
Question 50: What will happen if a dodder plant starts growing where there are no other plants around?
A. It will soon die.
B. It will cover the entire area of soil.
C. It will grow deeper roots.
D. It will attract other plants.


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Mã Phách ……….

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 1: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested
B. shocked
C. excited
D. dissatisfied
Question 2: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. excess
B. small quantity
C. large quantity
D. sufficiency
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
THE THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of animals will become ...
(3)... if we do not make an effort to protect them.
There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are ...(4)... for their fur or for other valuable parts of their
bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the problem is that
their habitat - the place where they live - is ...(5).... More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are
fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these

chemicals pollute the environment and ...(6)... wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will soon
be the only ones ...(7)..., unless we can solve this problem.
Question 3:A. extinct
B. empty
C. vanished
D. disappeared
Question 4:A. chased
B. game
C. extinct
D. hunted
Question 5:A. exhausting B. escaping
C. departing
D. disappearing
Question 6:A. wrong
B. harm
C. spoil
D. wound
Question 7:A. over
B. left
C. missing
D. survived
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 8:A. animal
B. imagine
C. personality
D. character
Question 9:A. minimum B. degree
C. critical
D. fertile

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10: ~ "I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon." ~ "Good luck! I’ll keep my.....crossed for you"
A. fingers
B. legs
C. hands
D. arms
Question 11: I live next to a nursing home for.....very old.
A. the
B. a
C. Ø
D. an
Question 12: Look this document......carefully before you sign it.
A. at
B. up
C. over
D. on
Question 13: The child was told to.....for being rude to his uncle.
A. confess
B. forgive
C. excuse
D. apologize
Question 14: This is very......! Can’t you practise your violin somewhere else?
A. inconvenient
B. convenient
C. convenience
D. conveniently
Question 15: She is a friendly person. She gets......all her neighbours.
A. on well with
B. down well with
C. up well with

D. get off with
Question 16: According to this newspaper, John is said…...a new record for the long jump.
A. to have established
B. established
C. establishing
D. to establish
Question 17: Look! The yard is wet. It.....last night.
A. must have rained
B. should have rained
C. must rain
D. couldn’t have rained
Question 18: I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the......of my tongue.
A. front
B. top
C. edge
D. tip
Question 19: My problems are getting........
A. badder and badder
B. worse and worse
C. the worse and worse.
D. more and more bad
Question 20: What happened.…..their car broke down on the motorway, so they didn’t get to Joe’s wedding on time.
A. being that
B. to be that
C. to that
D. was that
Question 21: Is he guilty or innocent.....the crime?
A. in
B. from
C. of

D. by
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.


On March 15, Dunes View Middle School held a contest for school bands. Student bands tried out for the opportunity
to perform at the school picnic, which will be held at the end of June. The winner of the contest was the band called Four
Square. "We’re very proud that we won the contest and are excited to perform at the picnic," says Peter Zandt, who plays
the guitar in the band. "And since we hope to perform someday at other local places, like restaurants and parks, this will
be a great first step."
The contest was the creation of music teacher Mr. Lopez and drama teacher Ms. Cho. The two thought of the idea
while discussing recent years’ school picnics. "The picnic is one of the biggest events of the year, but it has become a bit
formulaic," said Ms. Cho. "The activities are the same every year. We thought that a performance by a student band
would make the school picnic more interesting and fun." Mr. Lopez, Ms. Cho, and three other teachers judged the
contest, which took place in the gym. Eight-student bands signed up to audition. The bands varied in their musical forms:
there were several rock bands, a folk band, and even a jazz band. "I’m disappointed that my band didn’t win, but I think
the judges made the right choice," says student Marisol Varga, a member of the folk trio called The Bell Girls. "Four
Square is really good."
To see if the bands could present a wide range of musical skills, the teachers asked them each to prepare two songs:
one song with original words, and another in which students played instrumental music only. The judges finally chose
the band Four Square as the winner of the contest. Four Square is a rock band with an unusual twist: it includes a violin
player! The members of Four Square write their own songs and practise three times a week after school. Students and
teachers agreed that the band competition was a big success. All are looking forward to the school picnic in June.
Question 22: Which would be the most appropriate headline for the article?
A. School Holds Student Band Contest
B. Famous Band Visits School
C. Teachers Give Music Lessons
D. Students Have Fun at School Picnic
Question 23: According to the article, what is unusual about the band Four Square?
A. Its members practise several times a week.

B. It is a rock band with a violinist.
C. It is named after a popular children’s game.
D. Its members all play the guitar.
Question 24: According to the article, what does the band Four Square hope to do in the future?
A. Perform at the school picnic every year
B. Buy new instruments
C. Perform in many different places
D. Record an album
Question 25: What type of band is NOT mentioned in the article?
A. Folk
B. Rock
C. Jazz
D. Pop
Question 26: The word formulaic is closest in meaning to......
A. expensive
B. uncertain
C. long
D. dull
Question 27: What is probably true about school picnics in recent years?
A. They included musical performances
B. They were not very exciting.
C. They were held in March.
D. They were very hard to organize.
Question 28: Why did the teachers ask each band to play two songs?
A. To see if the bands could play a variety of songs
B. To make sure the contest did not go on too long
C. To make the concert more enjoyable for students
D. To decide which songs to play at the picnic
Question 29: Who will play music at the picnic this year?
A. Ms. Cho

B. Mr. Lopez
C. Peter Zandt
D. Marisol Varga
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 30: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "..........."
A. It’s nonsense.
B. It’s alright
C. You shouldn’t do that.
D. You are welcome.
Question 31: Mai and Nam are talking about the cell phone that Nam has just bought.
~ Mai: "Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam." ~ Nam: "..........."
A. You’re welcome.
B. Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
C. Oh, I don’t know.
D. I agree with you.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 32: It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning.
A. takes
B. medication
C. that
D. vitally
Question 33: I enjoyed talking to the people with them I met at the party last night.
A. with them
B. at the party
C. talking
D. the
Question 34: Had it not been for you help me, I wouldn't have succeeded.
A. you help me

B. not
C. wouldn't
D. succeeded.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 35: She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.
A. Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.
B. She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting.


C. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
D. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
Question 36: "Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
Question 37: We have run out of the items you want.
A. We have to run out to buy the items you want.
B. For the items you want, we must run out.
C. The items you want are out of our shop.
D. The items you want have been out of stock.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 38: Mary loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.
A. As Mary couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.
B. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
C. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it.
D. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it.
Question 39: The fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames. The building burned down completely.
A. Since the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames, the building burned down completely.

B. Making every effort to put off the flames, the fire-fighters completely burned down the building.
C. The building burned down completely though the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames.
D. Had it not been for the fire-fighters’ every effort, the building would have burned down completely.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 40:A. vertical
B. opponent
C. windsurfing
D. penalty
Question 41:A. information B. economics
C. engineering
D. geography
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the
following questions.
Question 42: She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. kind
B. broke
C. poor
D. wealthy
Question 43: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. earn money
B. sit still
C. economize
D. spend money
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Dodder is an unusual and unwanted plant that attacks other plants. Except for its flowers, the plant looks like spaghetti
noodles. Its almost leafless, thread-like stems hang down atop other plants that dodder needs to stay alive. Dodder does
not produce its own food. Instead, it steals it from other plants. It feeds by sucking juices from the plant it is wrapped
around, often making its host very weak or even killing it.

Dodder can find other plants by their smell. When a dodder seedling starts growing, it follows the scent of plants it
prefers, like tomato plants, potato plants, or other farm crops.
Unlike most plants that usually grow in the direction of light or warmth, a dodder plant will grow in the direction of,
for example, tomato odour--if a tomato happens to be growing nearby.
However, a young dodder plant must find a host plant quickly. If it cannot catch a whiff of a potential host within a
few days, it will dry up and disappear-even if there is plenty of water around. Once it finds a host, the young dodder plant
will attach itself to it and start growing faster. At that point, the dodder plant will drop its root.
Dodder is thus a difficult weed to manage and a real headache for farmers. When it does get out of hand, dodder can
greatly reduce a farmer’s harvest or even destroy crops completely. Before sowing their produce, farmers in warm parts
of the world often check to make sure no unwanted dodder seeds have intermingled with their crop seeds. This is a good
way to stop dodder plants from sneaking their way into a crop field.
Question 44: The expression get out of hand is closest in meaning to.......
A. become hard to find B. dry up and die
C. grow uncontrollably
D. change its colour
Question 45: Why does the author mention spaghetti?
A. To describe the shape of a dodder plant
B. To argue that dodder plants can be used to make food
C. To explain where the dodder plant came from
D. To analyze the content of some food
Question 46: What causes dodder to grow in a particular direction?
A. Light
B. Odour
C. Water
D. Temperature
Question 47: The expression catch a whiff is closest in meaning to......
A. eat the seeds
B. notice the smell
C. determine the size
D. find the location

Question 48: What will happen if a dodder plant starts growing where there are no other plants around?
A. It will soon die.
B. It will grow deeper roots.
C. It will attract other plants.
D. It will cover the entire area of soil.


Question 49: The word it refers to.......
A. dodder
B. host
Question 50: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. A new variety of farm crop
C. The special abilities of a dangerous plant

C. plant

D. food

B. Recent improvements in farming methods
D. Plants that are harmful to humans


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MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 713

Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mã Phách ……….

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:A. animal
B. imagine
C. personality
D. character
Question 2:A. degree
B. fertile
C. minimum
D. critical
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the
following questions.
Question 3: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. spend money
B. sit still
C. earn money
D. economize
Question 4: She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. poor
B. wealthy
C. kind
D. broke
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
Question 5: It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning.
A. vitally
B. takes

C. that
D. medication
Question 6: I enjoyed talking to the people with them I met at the party last night.
A. talking
B. at the party
C. with them
D. the
Question 7: Had it not been for you help me, I wouldn't have succeeded.
A. wouldn't
B. you help me
C. not
D. succeeded.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 8:A. penalty
B. vertical
C. windsurfing
D. opponent
Question 9:A. information B. engineering
C. geography
D. economics
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 10: Mai and Nam are talking about the cell phone that Nam has just bought.
~ Mai: "Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam." ~ Nam: "..........."
A. You’re welcome.
B. Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
C. I agree with you.
D. Oh, I don’t know.
Question 11: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "..........."

A. It’s nonsense.
B. You are welcome.
C. You shouldn’t do that.
D. It’s alright
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following
questions.
Question 12: Mary loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.
A. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
B. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it.
C. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it.
D. As Mary couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.
Question 13: The fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames. The building burned down completely.
A. Since the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames, the building burned down completely.
B. Making every effort to put off the flames, the fire-fighters completely burned down the building.
C. The building burned down completely though the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames.
D. Had it not been for the fire-fighters’ every effort, the building would have burned down completely.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of
the following questions.
Question 14: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A. sufficiency
B. excess
C. small quantity
D. large quantity
Question 15: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.
A. interested
B. dissatisfied
C. shocked
D. excited
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 16: We have run out of the items you want.

A. For the items you want, we must run out.
B. We have to run out to buy the items you want.
C. The items you want have been out of stock.
D. The items you want are out of our shop.
Question 17: "Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.


B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
Question 18: She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.
A. Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.
B. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
C. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
D. She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Dodder is an unusual and unwanted plant that attacks other plants. Except for its flowers, the plant looks like spaghetti
noodles. Its almost leafless, thread-like stems hang down atop other plants that dodder needs to stay alive. Dodder does
not produce its own food. Instead, it steals it from other plants. It feeds by sucking juices from the plant it is wrapped
around, often making its host very weak or even killing it.
Dodder can find other plants by their smell. When a dodder seedling starts growing, it follows the scent of plants it
prefers, like tomato plants, potato plants, or other farm crops.
Unlike most plants that usually grow in the direction of light or warmth, a dodder plant will grow in the direction of,
for example, tomato odour--if a tomato happens to be growing nearby.
However, a young dodder plant must find a host plant quickly. If it cannot catch a whiff of a potential host within a
few days, it will dry up and disappear-even if there is plenty of water around. Once it finds a host, the young dodder plant
will attach itself to it and start growing faster. At that point, the dodder plant will drop its root.
Dodder is thus a difficult weed to manage and a real headache for farmers. When it does get out of hand, dodder can

greatly reduce a farmer’s harvest or even destroy crops completely. Before sowing their produce, farmers in warm parts
of the world often check to make sure no unwanted dodder seeds have intermingled with their crop seeds. This is a good
way to stop dodder plants from sneaking their way into a crop field.
Question 19: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Plants that are harmful to humans
B. The special abilities of a dangerous plant
C. Recent improvements in farming methods
D. A new variety of farm crop
Question 20: The word it refers to.......
A. plant
B. food
C. host
D. dodder
Question 21: What will happen if a dodder plant starts growing where there are no other plants around?
A. It will soon die.
B. It will grow deeper roots.
C. It will attract other plants.
D. It will cover the entire area of soil.
Question 22: What causes dodder to grow in a particular direction?
A. Temperature
B. Water
C. Odour
D. Light
Question 23: Why does the author mention spaghetti?
A. To describe the shape of a dodder plant
B. To argue that dodder plants can be used to make food
C. To analyze the content of some food
D. To explain where the dodder plant came from
Question 24: The expression get out of hand is closest in meaning to.......
A. grow uncontrollably B. change its colour

C. become hard to find
D. dry up and die
Question 25: The expression catch a whiff is closest in meaning to......
A. determine the size
B. notice the smell
C. eat the seeds
D. find the location
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
THE THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of animals will become ...
(26)... if we do not make an effort to protect them.
There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are ...(27)... for their fur or for other valuable parts of their
bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the problem is that
their habitat - the place where they live - is ...(28).... More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are
fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these
chemicals pollute the environment and ...(29)... wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will
soon be the only ones ...(30)..., unless we can solve this problem.
Question 26:A. vanished B. extinct
C. empty
D. disappeared
Question 27:A. extinct
B. hunted
C. game
D. chased
Question 28:A. exhausting B. escaping
C. departing
D. disappearing
Question 29:A. wound
B. wrong

C. spoil
D. harm
Question 30:A. left
B. survived
C. over
D. missing
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 31: My problems are getting........
A. more and more bad
B. the worse and worse.
C. badder and badder
D. worse and worse


Question 32: This is very......! Can’t you practise your violin somewhere else?
A. convenience
B. convenient
C. inconvenient
D. conveniently
Question 33: What happened.…..their car broke down on the motorway, so they didn’t get to Joe’s wedding on time.
A. being that
B. was that
C. to that
D. to be that
Question 34: Look! The yard is wet. It.....last night.
A. must rain
B. should have rained
C. must have rained
D. couldn’t have rained
Question 35: She is a friendly person. She gets......all her neighbours.

A. down well with
B. get off with
C. on well with
D. up well with
Question 36: Is he guilty or innocent.....the crime?
A. of
B. from
C. by
D. in
Question 37: ~ "I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon." ~ "Good luck! I’ll keep my.....crossed for you"
A. fingers
B. arms
C. hands
D. legs
Question 38: I live next to a nursing home for.....very old.
A. the
B. a
C. Ø
D. an
Question 39: The child was told to.....for being rude to his uncle.
A. confess
B. forgive
C. excuse
D. apologize
Question 40: According to this newspaper, John is said…...a new record for the long jump.
A. established
B. establishing
C. to establish
D. to have established
Question 41: I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the......of my tongue.

A. edge
B. tip
C. front
D. top
Question 42: Look this document......carefully before you sign it.
A. on
B. at
C. over
D. up
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
On March 15, Dunes View Middle School held a contest for school bands. Student bands tried out for the opportunity
to perform at the school picnic, which will be held at the end of June. The winner of the contest was the band called Four
Square. "We’re very proud that we won the contest and are excited to perform at the picnic," says Peter Zandt, who plays
the guitar in the band. "And since we hope to perform someday at other local places, like restaurants and parks, this will
be a great first step."
The contest was the creation of music teacher Mr. Lopez and drama teacher Ms. Cho. The two thought of the idea
while discussing recent years’ school picnics. "The picnic is one of the biggest events of the year, but it has become a bit
formulaic," said Ms. Cho. "The activities are the same every year. We thought that a performance by a student band
would make the school picnic more interesting and fun." Mr. Lopez, Ms. Cho, and three other teachers judged the
contest, which took place in the gym. Eight-student bands signed up to audition. The bands varied in their musical forms:
there were several rock bands, a folk band, and even a jazz band. "I’m disappointed that my band didn’t win, but I think
the judges made the right choice," says student Marisol Varga, a member of the folk trio called The Bell Girls. "Four
Square is really good."
To see if the bands could present a wide range of musical skills, the teachers asked them each to prepare two songs:
one song with original words, and another in which students played instrumental music only. The judges finally chose
the band Four Square as the winner of the contest. Four Square is a rock band with an unusual twist: it includes a violin
player! The members of Four Square write their own songs and practise three times a week after school. Students and
teachers agreed that the band competition was a big success. All are looking forward to the school picnic in June.
Question 43: What is probably true about school picnics in recent years?

A. They were very hard to organize.
B. They were not very exciting.
C. They included musical performances
D. They were held in March.
Question 44: Which would be the most appropriate headline for the article?
A. Famous Band Visits School
B. School Holds Student Band Contest
C. Students Have Fun at School Picnic
D. Teachers Give Music Lessons
Question 45: Why did the teachers ask each band to play two songs?
A. To make sure the contest did not go on too long
B. To decide which songs to play at the picnic
C. To see if the bands could play a variety of songs
D. To make the concert more enjoyable for students
Question 46: What type of band is NOT mentioned in the article?
A. Rock
B. Pop
C. Jazz
D. Folk
Question 47: The word formulaic is closest in meaning to......
A. dull
B. long
C. uncertain
D. expensive
Question 48: According to the article, what does the band Four Square hope to do in the future?
A. Perform in many different places
B. Record an album
C. Perform at the school picnic every year
D. Buy new instruments
Question 49: According to the article, what is unusual about the band Four Square?



A. Its members all play the guitar.
C. Its members practise several times a week.
Question 50: Who will play music at the picnic this year?
A. Peter Zandt
B. Marisol Varga

B. It is a rock band with a violinist.
D. It is named after a popular children’s game.
C. Mr. Lopez

D. Ms. Cho


SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
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Mark(s)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 334
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mã Phách ……….

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 1: Mai and Nam are talking about the cell phone that Nam has just bought.
~ Mai: "Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam." ~ Nam: "..........."
A. I agree with you.

B. Oh, I don’t know.
C. You’re welcome.
D. Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
Question 2: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "..........."
A. It’s alright
B. It’s nonsense.
C. You are welcome.
D. You shouldn’t do that.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Dodder is an unusual and unwanted plant that attacks other plants. Except for its flowers, the plant looks like spaghetti
noodles. Its almost leafless, thread-like stems hang down atop other plants that dodder needs to stay alive. Dodder does
not produce its own food. Instead, it steals it from other plants. It feeds by sucking juices from the plant it is wrapped
around, often making its host very weak or even killing it.
Dodder can find other plants by their smell. When a dodder seedling starts growing, it follows the scent of plants it
prefers, like tomato plants, potato plants, or other farm crops.
Unlike most plants that usually grow in the direction of light or warmth, a dodder plant will grow in the direction of,
for example, tomato odour--if a tomato happens to be growing nearby.
However, a young dodder plant must find a host plant quickly. If it cannot catch a whiff of a potential host within a
few days, it will dry up and disappear-even if there is plenty of water around. Once it finds a host, the young dodder plant
will attach itself to it and start growing faster. At that point, the dodder plant will drop its root.
Dodder is thus a difficult weed to manage and a real headache for farmers. When it does get out of hand, dodder can
greatly reduce a farmer’s harvest or even destroy crops completely. Before sowing their produce, farmers in warm parts
of the world often check to make sure no unwanted dodder seeds have intermingled with their crop seeds. This is a good
way to stop dodder plants from sneaking their way into a crop field.
Question 3: Why does the author mention spaghetti?
A. To argue that dodder plants can be used to make food B. To analyze the content of some food
C. To explain where the dodder plant came from
D. To describe the shape of a dodder plant

Question 4: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Plants that are harmful to humans
B. A new variety of farm crop
C. Recent improvements in farming methods
D. The special abilities of a dangerous plant
Question 5: The word it refers to.......
A. dodder
B. plant
C. host
D. food
Question 6: The expression get out of hand is closest in meaning to.......
A. change its colour
B. become hard to find
C. dry up and die
D. grow uncontrollably
Question 7: What causes dodder to grow in a particular direction?
A. Light
B. Water
C. Odour
D. Temperature
Question 8: The expression catch a whiff is closest in meaning to......
A. find the location
B. eat the seeds
C. determine the size
D. notice the smell
Question 9: What will happen if a dodder plant starts growing where there are no other plants around?
A. It will soon die.
B. It will grow deeper roots.
C. It will attract other plants.
D. It will cover the entire area of soil.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks.
THE THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger. Many species of animals will become ...
(10)... if we do not make an effort to protect them.
There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are ...(11)... for their fur or for other valuable parts of their
bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the problem is that
their habitat - the place where they live - is ...(12).... More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are
fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these
chemicals pollute the environment and ...(13)... wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will
soon be the only ones ...(14)..., unless we can solve this problem.
Question 10:A. extinct
B. empty
C. disappeared
D. vanished