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TNPT 62

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 233
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
ĐỀ THỬ NGHIỆM 02 BỘ GD-ĐT

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
in each of the following questions.
Question 1: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject.
A. studious
B. practical
C. clever
D. helpful
Question 2: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
A. allow
B. employ
C. help
D. make
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. deserve
B. bamboo
C. channel
D. forget
Question 4:A. determine
B. furniture

C. departure
D. endanger
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works.
A. turning up
B. putting on
C. trying out
D. looking after
Question 6: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago.
A. having graduated
B. to have graduated
C. being graduated
D. to be graduated
Question 7: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the word..
A. the more and the more B. more and more
C. the most and the most
D. most and most
Question 8: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the word. of science and technology.
A. have witnessed
B. witness
C. witnessed
D. are witnessing
Question 9: Ms Brown asked me......in my class.
A. how many students were there
B. were there how many students
C. how many students there were
D. there were how many students
Question 10: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas.
A. out of
B. in for

C. down on
D. up with
Question 11: They are always......of what their children do.
A. supportive
B. support
C. supportively
D. supporting
Question 12: Women in some parts of the word. are still struggling for......job opportunities to men.
A. suitable
B. equal
C. various
D. legal
Question 13: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. kept
B. took
C. had
D. lost
Question 14: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A. shake
B. hold
C. lend
D. join
Question 15: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction.
A. in
B. from
C. by
D. on
Question 16: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices.
A. some
B. a

C. the
D. an
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 17: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
A. at
B. students
C. are
D. attending
Question 18: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression
on the interviewer.
A. successful
B. making
C. on
D. control
Question 19: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater word.
A. out
B. is
C. that
D. explore
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 20: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: ".........."
A. I’d love it.
B. Don’t mention it.
C. That’s nice of you to say so.
D. I couldn’t agree more.
Question 21: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "........."

A. You shouldn’t do that. B. You are welcome.
C. It’s alright.
D. It’s nonsense.
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 22 to 28.


Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel
itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s
breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.
Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber.
Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups
and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters.
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;
instead, they cradle them.
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when
three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals
that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for
them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters.
(Adapted from ?reading.comprehension)
Question 22: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water
B. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the word.
C. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
D. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
Question 23: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their.......
A. tail and blubber

B. skin and head
C. size and head
D. tail and skin
Question 24: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to.......
A. holes
B. guides
C. the whales
D. warmer waters
Question 25: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
B. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.
C. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
D. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
Question 26: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to
humans" EXCEPT.......
A. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
B. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
C. they do not desert the ill or injured members
D. they live in family groups and travel in groups
Question 27: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means.......
A. very deep
B. very ugly
C. very small
D. very fat
Question 28: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
A. On its tail
B. On its back
C. On its head
D. On its face
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 29: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. small
B. gradual
C. sudden
D. big
Question 30: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. free from
B. busy with
C. interested in
D. relaxed about
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 31: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
B. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
C. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
D. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
Question 32: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
B. John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
C. John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
D. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
Question 33: "Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim.
A. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
B. Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
C. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
D. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.



Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 34: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
B. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
C. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
D. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
Question 35: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson.
A. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
B. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
C. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
D. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
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 36:A. physics
B. hesitate
C. basic
D. reserve
Question 37:A. finished
B. developed
C. defeated
D. looked
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 38 to 00.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(38)... homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(39)... to the Internet to
download enormous amounts of data available online.
In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(40)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(41)... sure that the information they find online is true.

Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more. This is because online ...(42)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their
teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their
homework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 38:A. But
B. While
C. For
D. Because
Question 39:A. connecting B. linking
C. looking
D. searching
Question 40:A. selection B. selectively
C. selective
D. select
Question 41:A. make
B. get
C. do
D. come
Question 42:A. materials B. systems
C. structures
D. sources
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 43 to 50.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide
to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees
and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying
to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a
website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help

from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then
be randomly assigned to mark their work.
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say
encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to
search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate
when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree.
Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms.
"The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for
themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California
and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and
defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work.
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills,"
she says.
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit
all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom
to work at their own pace," she says.
(Adapted from />Question 43: According to the passage, 42 is.......
A. a type of accommodation
B. an innovation in technology
C. a tool of virtual communication
D. a kind of school


Question 44: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate.......
A. a free resource available on the Internet
B. a help that students at 42 get for their work
C. a job that a French software engineer always does
D. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete
Question 45: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by.......

A. incompetent
B. respectable
C. memorable
D. infamous
Question 46: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve.......
A. the skills of teamwork and debating
B. the skills of giving feedback
C. the skills of searching for information
D. the skills of software programming
Question 47: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
B. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
C. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
D. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook.
Question 48: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to.......
A. software engineers
B. projects
C. resources
D. students at 42
Question 49: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
A. a degree
B. a certificate
C. a design
D. a project
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that.......
A. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
B. all 42’s graduates are employed by word-leading technology companies
C. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance
D. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities



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 325
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mã Phách ……….

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 01 to 05.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(1)... homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(2)... to the Internet to
download enormous amounts of data available online.
In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(3)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(4)... sure that the information they find online is true.
Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more. This is because online ...(5)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their
teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their
homework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 1:A. For
B. Because
C. But
D. While
Question 2:A. connecting B. linking

C. looking
D. searching
Question 3:A. select
B. selectively
C. selective
D. selection
Question 4:A. make
B. do
C. come
D. get
Question 5:A. systems
B. sources
C. materials
D. structures
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 6: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: ".........."
A. I’d love it.
B. I couldn’t agree more.
C. Don’t mention it.
D. That’s nice of you to say so.
Question 7: 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.
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 8:A. basic
B. physics
C. hesitate
D. reserve
Question 9:A. developed B. looked
C. finished
D. defeated
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 10: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the word. of science and technology.
A. witnessed
B. witness
C. are witnessing
D. have witnessed
Question 11: They are always......of what their children do.
A. supportive
B. supportively
C. support
D. supporting
Question 12: Women in some parts of the word. are still struggling for......job opportunities to men.
A. equal
B. suitable
C. various
D. legal
Question 13: Ms Brown asked me......in my class.
A. how many students there were
B. how many students were there
C. there were how many students
D. were there how many students
Question 14: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. took

B. kept
C. lost
D. had
Question 15: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices.
A. the
B. some
C. an
D. a
Question 16: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago.
A. to be graduated
B. being graduated
C. having graduated
D. to have graduated
Question 17: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works.
A. turning up
B. putting on
C. trying out
D. looking after
Question 18: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A. lend
B. shake
C. hold
D. join
Question 19: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the word..
A. more and more
B. the most and the most
C. the more and the more
D. most and most
Question 20: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction.
A. by

B. in
C. on
D. from
Question 21: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas.


A. in for
B. out of
C. up with
D. down on
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 22:A. furniture
B. endanger
C. determine
D. departure
Question 23:A. bamboo
B. forget
C. channel
D. deserve
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
in each of the following questions.
Question 24: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
A. allow
B. employ
C. help
D. make
Question 25: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject.
A. clever
B. helpful

C. practical
D. studious
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 26: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. relaxed about
B. busy with
C. interested in
D. free from
Question 27: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. sudden
B. gradual
C. big
D. small
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 28: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
B. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
C. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
D. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
Question 29: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson.
A. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
B. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
C. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
D. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 30: "Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim.
A. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.

B. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
C. Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
D. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
Question 31: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
B. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
C. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
D. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
Question 32: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
B. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
C. John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
D. John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
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 32 to 39.
Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel
itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s
breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.
Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber.
Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups
and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters.
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;
instead, they cradle them.
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when
three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals
that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for
them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters.



(Adapted from ?reading.comprehension)
Question 33: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to.......
A. the whales
B. warmer waters
C. holes
D. guides
Question 34: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
B. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
C. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.
D. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
Question 35: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their.......
A. skin and head
B. tail and skin
C. size and head
D. tail and blubber
Question 36: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to
humans" EXCEPT.......
A. they do not desert the ill or injured members
B. they live in family groups and travel in groups
C. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
D. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
Question 37: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
B. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water
C. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
D. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the word.
Question 38: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means.......

A. very deep
B. very ugly
C. very small
D. very fat
Question 39: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
A. On its back
B. On its head
C. On its face
D. On its tail
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 40: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression
on the interviewer.
A. control
B. successful
C. making
D. on
Question 41: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater word.
A. out
B. is
C. that
D. explore
Question 42: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
A. at
B. are
C. attending
D. students
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 43 to 50.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide

to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees
and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying
to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a
website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help
from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then
be randomly assigned to mark their work.
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say
encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to
search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate
when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree.
Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms.
"The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for
themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California
and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and
defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work.
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills,"
she says.
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit
all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom
to work at their own pace," she says.
(Adapted from />Question 43: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
A. a certificate
B. a design
C. a project
D. a degree
Question 44: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve.......



A. the skills of software programming
B. the skills of teamwork and debating
C. the skills of giving feedback
D. the skills of searching for information
Question 45: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to.......
A. projects
B. students at 42
C. resources
D. software engineers
Question 46: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by.......
A. incompetent
B. memorable
C. infamous
D. respectable
Question 47: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate.......
A. a job that a French software engineer always does
B. a help that students at 42 get for their work
C. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete
D. a free resource available on the Internet
Question 48: According to the passage, 42 is.......
A. a kind of school
B. a tool of virtual communication
C. an innovation in technology
D. a type of accommodation
Question 49: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook.
B. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
C. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
D. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that.......

A. all 42’s graduates are employed by word-leading technology companies
B. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance
C. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
D. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities


SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 318
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề

Mark(s)

Mã Phách ……….

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. basic
B. hesitate
C. physics
D. reserve
Question 2:A. developed B. defeated
C. looked
D. finished
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. channel
B. deserve
C. forget
D. bamboo
Question 4:A. endanger
B. departure
C. determine
D. furniture
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 5: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on
the interviewer.
A. successful
B. on
C. control
D. making
Question 6: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater word.
A. out
B. explore
C. is
D. that
Question 7: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
A. students
B. are
C. at
D. attending
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 8: 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 9: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: ".........."
A. I couldn’t agree more.
B. That’s nice of you to say so.
C. I’d love it.
D. Don’t mention it.
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 10 to 14.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(10)... homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(11)... to the Internet to
download enormous amounts of data available online.
In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(12)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(13)... sure that the information they find online is true.
Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more. This is because online ...(14)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their
teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their
homework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 10:A. For
B. Because
C. While
D. But
Question 11:A. connecting B. searching
C. looking
D. linking

Question 12:A. select
B. selection
C. selective
D. selectively
Question 13:A. come
B. do
C. get
D. make
Question 14:A. materials B. structures
C. sources
D. systems
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 15: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. big
B. small
C. gradual
D. sudden
Question 16: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. busy with
B. free from
C. interested in
D. relaxed about
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 17: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the word. of science and technology.
A. have witnessed
B. are witnessing
C. witnessed
D. witness
Question 18: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the word..

A. most and most
B. more and more
C. the more and the more
D. the most and the most
Question 19: They are always......of what their children do.


A. supportive
B. supporting
C. supportively
D. support
Question 20: Ms Brown asked me......in my class.
A. how many students there were
B. there were how many students
C. were there how many students
D. how many students were there
Question 21: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. took
B. kept
C. had
D. lost
Question 22: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago.
A. to have graduated
B. to be graduated
C. having graduated
D. being graduated
Question 23: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works.
A. turning up
B. trying out
C. putting on

D. looking after
Question 24: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction.
A. from
B. on
C. by
D. in
Question 25: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices.
A. some
B. an
C. the
D. a
Question 26: Women in some parts of the word. are still struggling for......job opportunities to men.
A. various
B. legal
C. suitable
D. equal
Question 27: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A. hold
B. shake
C. lend
D. join
Question 28: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas.
A. up with
B. in for
C. down on
D. out of
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 29: "Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim.
A. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.

B. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
C. Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
D. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
Question 30: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
B. John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
C. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
D. John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
Question 31: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
B. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
C. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
D. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 32: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson.
A. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
B. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
C. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
D. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
Question 33: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
B. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
C. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
D. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
in each of the following questions.
Question 34: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
A. employ
B. make

C. help
D. allow
Question 35: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject.
A. studious
B. clever
C. practical
D. helpful
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 36 to 42.
Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel
itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s
breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.
Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber.


Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups
and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters.
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;
instead, they cradle them.
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when
three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals
that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for
them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters.
(Adapted from ?reading.comprehension)
Question 36: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to
humans" EXCEPT.......
A. they live in family groups and travel in groups

B. they do not desert the ill or injured members
C. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
D. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
Question 37: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their.......
A. tail and skin
B. size and head
C. tail and blubber
D. skin and head
Question 38: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to.......
A. warmer waters
B. guides
C. the whales
D. holes
Question 39: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
B. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
C. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.
D. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
Question 40: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means.......
A. very small
B. very deep
C. very fat
D. very ugly
Question 41: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
B. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the word.
C. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water
D. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
Question 42: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
A. On its head

B. On its back
C. On its face
D. On its tail
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 43 to 50.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide
to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees
and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying
to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a
website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help
from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then
be randomly assigned to mark their work.
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say
encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to
search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate
when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree.
Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms.
"The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for
themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California
and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and
defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work.
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills,"
she says.
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit
all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom
to work at their own pace," she says.
(Adapted from />Question 43: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
A. a design

B. a certificate
C. a degree
D. a project


Question 44: It can be inferred from the passage that.......
A. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance
B. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities
C. all 42’s graduates are employed by word-leading technology companies
D. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
Question 45: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate.......
A. a free resource available on the Internet
B. a job that a French software engineer always does
C. a help that students at 42 get for their work
D. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete
Question 46: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to.......
A. software engineers
B. resources
C. students at 42
D. projects
Question 47: According to the passage, 42 is.......
A. a kind of school
B. a type of accommodation
C. a tool of virtual communication
D. an innovation in technology
Question 48: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by.......
A. infamous
B. respectable
C. memorable
D. incompetent

Question 49: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
B. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
C. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook.
D. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
Question 50: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve.......
A. the skills of searching for information
B. the skills of software programming
C. the skills of giving feedback
D. the skills of teamwork and debating


SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)
Mark(s)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 421
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mã Phách ……….

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 01 to 07.
Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel
itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s
breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.
Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber.

Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups
and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters.
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;
instead, they cradle them.
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when
three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals
that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for
them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters.
(Adapted from ?reading.comprehension)
Question 1: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their.......
A. tail and skin
B. tail and blubber
C. skin and head
D. size and head
Question 2: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means.......
A. very deep
B. very fat
C. very small
D. very ugly
Question 3: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
A. On its tail
B. On its head
C. On its back
D. On its face
Question 4: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales " are more similar to
humans" EXCEPT.......
A. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
B. they live in family groups and travel in groups

C. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
D. they do not desert the ill or injured members
Question 5: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to.......
A. holes
B. warmer waters
C. the whales
D. guides
Question 6: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
B. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the word.
C. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water
D. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
Question 7: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.
B. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
C. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
D. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 8: "Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim.
A. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
B. Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
C. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
D. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
Question 9: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
B. John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
C. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
D. John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
Question 10: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.

A. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.


B. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
C. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
D. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
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 11: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression
on the interviewer.
A. successful
B. control
C. on
D. making
Question 12: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
A. are
B. at
C. students
D. attending
Question 13: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater word.
A. out
B. is
C. explore
D. that
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 14:A. deserve
B. bamboo
C. channel
D. forget

Question 15:A. departure B. endanger
C. furniture
D. determine
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 16:A. reserve
B. hesitate
C. physics
D. basic
Question 17:A. finished
B. looked
C. defeated
D. developed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
in each of the following questions.
Question 18: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject.
A. helpful
B. clever
C. studious
D. practical
Question 19: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
A. help
B. employ
C. allow
D. make
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 20: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. small
B. sudden

C. big
D. gradual
Question 21: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. free from
B. busy with
C. relaxed about
D. interested in
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 22: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago.
A. having graduated
B. to be graduated
C. to have graduated
D. being graduated
Question 23: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A. join
B. shake
C. hold
D. lend
Question 24: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction.
A. on
B. by
C. in
D. from
Question 25: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. took
B. kept
C. had
D. lost
Question 26: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas.
A. out of

B. down on
C. up with
D. in for
Question 27: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices.
A. an
B. a
C. some
D. the
Question 28: They are always......of what their children do.
A. support
B. supportively
C. supportive
D. supporting
Question 29: Ms Brown asked me......in my class.
A. how many students there were
B. how many students were there
C. were there how many students
D. there were how many students
Question 30: Women in some parts of the word. are still struggling for......job opportunities to men.
A. legal
B. suitable
C. various
D. equal
Question 31: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the word. of science and technology.
A. witnessed
B. witness
C. have witnessed
D. are witnessing
Question 32: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the word..
A. most and most

B. more and more
C. the more and the more
D. the most and the most
Question 33: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works.
A. turning up
B. trying out
C. putting on
D. looking after
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 34: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
B. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.


C. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
D. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
Question 35: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson.
A. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
B. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
C. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
D. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
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 36 to 40.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(36)... homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(37)... to the Internet to
download enormous amounts of data available online.
In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(38)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(39)... sure that the information they find online is true.

Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more. This is because online ...(40)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their
teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their
homework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 36:A. While
B. Because
C. But
D. For
Question 37:A. connecting B. linking
C. looking
D. searching
Question 38:A. selection B. selectively
C. selective
D. select
Question 39:A. do
B. make
C. come
D. get
Question 40:A. materials B. structures
C. sources
D. systems
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 41: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: ".........."
A. That’s nice of you to say so.
B. I’d love it.
C. I couldn’t agree more.
D. Don’t mention it.

Question 42: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "........."
A. You shouldn’t do that. B. You are welcome.
C. It’s alright.
D. It’s nonsense.
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 43 to 50.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide
to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees
and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying
to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a
website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help
from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then
be randomly assigned to mark their work.
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say
encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to
search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate
when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree.
Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms.
"The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for
themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California
and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and
defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work.
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills,"
she says.
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit
all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom
to work at their own pace," she says.

(Adapted from />Question 43: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
A. a degree
B. a design
C. a certificate
D. a project
Question 44: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve.......


A. the skills of teamwork and debating
B. the skills of giving feedback
C. the skills of searching for information
D. the skills of software programming
Question 45: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by.......
A. memorable
B. infamous
C. incompetent
D. respectable
Question 46: According to the passage, 42 is.......
A. an innovation in technology
B. a tool of virtual communication
C. a kind of school
D. a type of accommodation
Question 47: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
B. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook.
C. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
D. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
Question 48: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to.......
A. projects
B. software engineers

C. resources
D. students at 42
Question 49: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate.......
A. a help that students at 42 get for their work
B. a free resource available on the Internet
C. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete
D. a job that a French software engineer always does
Question 50: It can be inferred from the passage that.......
A. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance
B. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
C. all 42’s graduates are employed by word-leading technology companies
D. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities


SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)
Mark(s)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 984
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mã Phách ……….

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 1: "Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim.
A. Jim denied going out for dinner that night.
B. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.

C. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
D. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
Question 2: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
B. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
C. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
D. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
Question 3: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A. John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
B. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
C. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
D. John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
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 04 to 10.
Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel
itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s
breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.
Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber.
Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups
and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters.
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;
instead, they cradle them.
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when
three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals
that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for
them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters.
(Adapted from ?reading.comprehension)

Question 4: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
A. On its back
B. On its head
C. On its tail
D. On its face
Question 5: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to.......
A. holes
B. guides
C. the whales
D. warmer waters
Question 6: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
B. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the word.
C. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water
D. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
Question 7: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales " are more similar to
humans" EXCEPT.......
A. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
B. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
C. they do not desert the ill or injured members
D. they live in family groups and travel in groups
Question 8: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their.......
A. skin and head
B. tail and skin
C. tail and blubber
D. size and head
Question 9: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means.......
A. very small
B. very fat
C. very deep

D. very ugly
Question 10: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.


B. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
C. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
D. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
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 11 to 15.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(11)... homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(12)... to the Internet to
download enormous amounts of data available online.
In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(13)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(14)... sure that the information they find online is true.
Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more. This is because online ...(15)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their
teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their
homework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 11:A. But
B. Because
C. While
D. For
Question 12:A. searching B. connecting
C. linking
D. looking
Question 13:A. selection B. select
C. selectively

D. selective
Question 14:A. make
B. do
C. come
D. get
Question 15:A. materials B. structures
C. systems
D. sources
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 16: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. sudden
B. gradual
C. big
D. small
Question 17: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. relaxed about
B. interested in
C. busy with
D. free from
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 18:A. developed B. looked
C. finished
D. defeated
Question 19:A. hesitate
B. reserve
C. physics
D. basic
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 20 to 27.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide
to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees
and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying
to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a
website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help
from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then
be randomly assigned to mark their work.
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say
encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to
search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate
when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree.
Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms.
"The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for
themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California
and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and
defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work.
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills,"
she says.
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit
all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom
to work at their own pace," she says.
(Adapted from />Question 20: According to the passage, 42 is.......
A. an innovation in technology
B. a tool of virtual communication
C. a kind of school
D. a type of accommodation
Question 21: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by.......

A. respectable
B. memorable
C. infamous
D. incompetent
Question 22: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve.......


A. the skills of teamwork and debating
B. the skills of searching for information
C. the skills of giving feedback
D. the skills of software programming
Question 23: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
A. a project
B. a degree
C. a design
D. a certificate
Question 24: It can be inferred from the passage that.......
A. all 42’s graduates are employed by word-leading technology companies
B. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance
C. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities
D. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
Question 25: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to.......
A. resources
B. projects
C. software engineers
D. students at 42
Question 26: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate.......
A. a help that students at 42 get for their work
B. a job that a French software engineer always does
C. a free resource available on the Internet

D. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete
Question 27: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
B. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook.
C. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
D. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 28: They are always......of what their children do.
A. supportively
B. supportive
C. support
D. supporting
Question 29: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices.
A. some
B. an
C. the
D. a
Question 30: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the word..
A. most and most
B. more and more
C. the most and the most
D. the more and the more
Question 31: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas.
A. up with
B. out of
C. down on
D. in for
Question 32: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago.
A. having graduated
B. being graduated

C. to have graduated
D. to be graduated
Question 33: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the word. of science and technology.
A. have witnessed
B. witness
C. are witnessing
D. witnessed
Question 34: Ms Brown asked me......in my class.
A. how many students were there
B. were there how many students
C. how many students there were
D. there were how many students
Question 35: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works.
A. turning up
B. looking after
C. trying out
D. putting on
Question 36: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. had
B. took
C. lost
D. kept
Question 37: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A. join
B. hold
C. shake
D. lend
Question 38: Women in some parts of the word. are still struggling for......job opportunities to men.
A. various
B. equal

C. suitable
D. legal
Question 39: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction.
A. by
B. from
C. in
D. on
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 40: 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 41: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: ".........."
A. That’s nice of you to say so.
B. I’d love it.
C. Don’t mention it.
D. I couldn’t agree more.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 42: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson.
A. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
B. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
C. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
D. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.



Question 43: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
B. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
C. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
D. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
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 44: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression
on the interviewer.
A. making
B. control
C. on
D. successful
Question 45: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
A. students
B. attending
C. are
D. at
Question 46: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater word.
A. out
B. is
C. that
D. explore
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 47:A. deserve
B. bamboo
C. channel
D. forget
Question 48:A. departure B. furniture

C. determine
D. endanger
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
in each of the following questions.
Question 49: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
A. help
B. employ
C. make
D. allow
Question 50: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject.
A. helpful
B. practical
C. studious
D. clever


SỞ GIÁO DỤC ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)
Mark(s)

ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 661
Thời gian: 60 phút - không tính thời gian giao đề
Mã Phách ……….

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. looked

B. developed
C. finished
D. defeated
Question 2:A. hesitate
B. basic
C. physics
D. reserve
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 3: Many rare and precious species are now......the verge of extinction.
A. by
B. on
C. in
D. from
Question 4: All nations should......hands to work out a plan to solve the problem of global warming.
A. join
B. lend
C. hold
D. shake
Question 5: Terry is a very imaginative boy. He always comes......interesting ideas.
A. down on
B. up with
C. in for
D. out of
Question 6: Ms Brown asked me......in my class.
A. how many students were there
B. how many students there were
C. there were how many students
D. were there how many students
Question 7: Her fiancé is said......from Harvard University five years ago.
A. to be graduated

B. being graduated
C. having graduated
D. to have graduated
Question 8: Housewives find it easier to do domestic chores thanks to......invention of labour-saving devices.
A. an
B. some
C. a
D. the
Question 9: For the last 20 years, we......significant changes in the word. of science and technology.
A. are witnessing
B. witness
C. have witnessed
D. witnessed
Question 10: Garvin is......a new computer application to see whether it works.
A. trying out
B. turning up
C. looking after
D. putting on
Question 11: They are always......of what their children do.
A. support
B. supporting
C. supportive
D. supportively
Question 12: Women in some parts of the word. are still struggling for......job opportunities to men.
A. various
B. equal
C. legal
D. suitable
Question 13: Air pollution is getting......serious in big cities in the word..
A. the most and the most B. the more and the more

C. more and more
D. most and most
Question 14: The manager......his temper with the employees and shouted at them.
A. took
B. lost
C. kept
D. had
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 15: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater word.
A. explore
B. that
C. out
D. is
Question 16: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
A. attending
B. students
C. are
D. at
Question 17: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression
on the interviewer.
A. successful
B. on
C. control
D. making
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word
in each of the following questions.
Question 18: The student service centre will try their best to assist students in finding a suitable part-time job.
A. allow
B. help

C. make
D. employ
Question 19: My sister is a very diligent student. She works very hard at every subject.
A. clever
B. practical
C. studious
D. helpful
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 20: The candidate was offered the job because of his excellent answers.
A. Because it was such a good job, the candidate tried to answer the questions excellently.
B. The job was offered to the candidate although he couldn’t answer the questions.
C. If it hadn’t been for the candidate’s excellent answers, he couldn’t have got the job.
D. The candidate answered the questions so excellently that he might get the job.
Question 21: "Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?" said Jim.
A. Jim suggested going out for dinner that night.
B. Jim promised to go out for dinner that night.
C. Jim denied going out for dinner that night.


D. Jim refused to go out for dinner that night.
Question 22: I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John.
A. John must be very surprised to receive my letter.
B. John might be very surprised to receive my letter.
C. John might have been very surprised to receive my letter.
D. John must have been very surprised to receive my letter.
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 23:A. departure B. furniture
C. determine

D. endanger
Question 24:A. deserve
B. channel
C. forget
D. bamboo
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 25: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise’s foot.
~ Susan: "Oops! I’m sorry, Denise." ~ Denise: "........."
A. It’s alright.
B. You shouldn’t do that.
C. It’s nonsense.
D. You are welcome.
Question 26: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read.
~ Hana: "The book is really interesting and educational." ~ Jenifer: ".........."
A. I couldn’t agree more.
B. That’s nice of you to say so.
C. I’d love it.
D. Don’t mention it.
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 27: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. relaxed about
B. busy with
C. free from
D. interested in
Question 28: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. gradual
B. small
C. sudden

D. big
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
Question 29: I didn’t pay attention to the teacher. I failed to understand the lesson.
A. I would have understood the lesson if I had paid attention to the teacher.
B. Unless I failed to understand the lesson, I would pay attention to the teacher.
C. Although I paid attention to the teacher, I failed to understand the lesson.
D. I would have understood the lesson if I had failed to pay attention to the teacher.
Question 30: Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
A. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.
B. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
C. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.
D. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.
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 30 to 35.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(31)... homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(32)... to the Internet to
download enormous amounts of data available online.
In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(33)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(34)... sure that the information they find online is true.
Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more. This is because online ...(35)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their
teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their
homework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 31:A. While
B. But
C. Because
D. For

Question 32:A. looking
B. searching
C. linking
D. connecting
Question 33:A. select
B. selection
C. selectively
D. selective
Question 34:A. make
B. do
C. get
D. come
Question 35:A. systems
B. materials
C. structures
D. sources
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 36 to 42.
Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel
itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s
breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.
Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber.


Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups
and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters.
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;
instead, they cradle them.
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when

three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals
that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for
them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters.
(Adapted from ?reading.comprehension)
Question 36: Where is the whale’s breathing hole located?
A. On its head
B. On its back
C. On its tail
D. On its face
Question 37: According to paragraph 2, the author mentions all of the following to show that whales "are more similar to
humans" EXCEPT.......
A. they do not desert the ill or injured members
B. they do not migrate from cooler to warmer waters
C. the young stay with their parents for almost fifteen years
D. they live in family groups and travel in groups
Question 38: Whales can move easily in water thanks to their.......
A. skin and head
B. tail and blubber
C. tail and skin
D. size and head
Question 39: The word "tiny" in paragraph 3 probably means.......
A. very ugly
B. very fat
C. very small
D. very deep
Question 40: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?
A. Whales as the largest, gentlest but vulnerable creatures
B. Whales as the only animals to live in warm water

C. Some remarkable similarities of whales to humans
D. Successful attempts to rescue whales all over the word.
Question 41: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to.......
A. guides
B. holes
C. warmer waters
D. the whales
Question 42: According to the passage, why was the frozen ice on the sea surface a danger to whales?
A. Because the water was too cold for them as they were warm-blooded.
B. Because whales couldn’t breathe without sufficient oxygen.
C. Because they couldn’t swim in icy cold water.
D. Because they couldn’t eat when the weather was too cold.
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 43 to 50.
It's called 42 - the name taken from the answer to the meaning of life, from the science fiction series The Hitchhiker's Guide
to the Galaxy. 42 was founded by French technology billionaire Xavier Niel, whose backing means there are no tuition fees
and accommodation is free. Mr Niel and his co-founders come from the world of technology and start-ups, and they are trying
to do to education what Facebook did to communication and Airbnb to accommodation.
Students at 42 are given a choice of projects that they might be set in a job as a software engineer - perhaps to design a
website or a computer game. They complete a project using resources freely available on the Internet and by seeking help
from their fellow students, who work alongside them in a large open-plan room full of computers. Another student will then
be randomly assigned to mark their work.
The founders claim this method of learning makes up for shortcomings in the traditional education system, which they say
encourages students to be passive recipients of knowledge. "Peer-to-peer learning develops students with the confidence to
search for solutions by themselves, often in quite creative and ingenious ways."
Like in computer games, the students are asked to design and they go up a level by completing a project. They graduate
when they reach level 21, which usually takes three to five years. And at the end, there is a certificate but no formal degree.
Recent graduates are now working at companies including IBM, Amazon, and Tesla, as well as starting their own firms.
"The feedback we have had from employers is that our graduates are more apt to go off and find out information for
themselves, rather than asking their supervisors what to do next," says Brittany Bir, chief operating officer of 42 in California

and a graduate of its sister school in Paris. Ms Bir says 42's graduates will be better able to work with others and discuss and
defend their ideas - an important skill in the "real world" of work.
"This is particularly important in computer programming, where individuals are notorious for lacking certain human skills,"
she says.
But could 42's model of teacherless learning work in mainstream universities? Brittany Bir admits 42's methods do not suit
all students. "It suits individuals who are very disciplined and self-motivated, and who are not scared by having the freedom
to work at their own pace," she says.
(Adapted from />Question 43: The word "notorious" in paragraph 5 can be best replaced by.......
A. respectable
B. infamous
C. incompetent
D. memorable


Question 44: According to Ms Bir, 42’s graduates will be able to improve.......
A. the skills of software programming
B. the skills of giving feedback
C. the skills of searching for information
D. the skills of teamwork and debating
Question 45: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The founders of 42 share the idea of providing free service on Facebook.
B. 42’s peer-to-peer approach promotes active learning and working.
C. It normally takes 42’s students at least five years to complete their course.
D. The students of 42 are required to play computer games during their course.
Question 46: What do 42’s graduates receive on completion of their course?
A. a degree
B. a project
C. a certificate
D. a design
Question 47: The author mentions "to design a website or a computer game" in paragraph 2 to illustrate.......

A. a help that students at 42 get for their work
B. a choice of assignment that students at 42 have to complete
C. a free resource available on the Internet
D. a job that a French software engineer always does
Question 48: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to.......
A. projects
B. software engineers
C. resources
D. students at 42
Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that.......
A. 42 is a good choice for people of all ages and nationalities
B. all 42’s graduates are employed by word-leading technology companies
C. 42 adopts project-based and problem-solving learning methods
D. 42’s students have to handle the task assigned without any assistance
Question 50: According to the passage, 42 is.......
A. a type of accommodation
B. a tool of virtual communication
C. a kind of school
D. an innovation in technology


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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
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ÔN THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2016- 2017
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 126
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Mã Phách ……….

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. looked
B. finished
C. defeated
D. developed
Question 2:A. hesitate
B. reserve
C. basic
D. physics
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 3: Basically, everything is the same; however, there may be some minor changes to the schedule.
A. gradual
B. big
C. sudden
D. small
Question 4: Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
A. relaxed about
B. free from
C. busy with
D. interested in
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 5: The number of students attending English courses at our university are increasing.
A. are
B. attending
C. at

D. students
Question 6: Scuba diving is usually carried out in the ocean in that people can explore the underwater word.
A. is
B. out
C. explore
D. that
Question 7: To be successful in an interview, you should control the feeling of pressure and making a good impression on
the interviewer.
A. successful
B. on
C. control
D. making
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 08 to 12.
The Internet has truly transformed how students do their homework. ...(8)... homework today still means spending time in
the library, it’s for a different reason. Rather than using books for research, students today are ...(9)... to the Internet to
download enormous amounts of data available online.
In the past, students were limited to their school’s ...(10)... of books. In many cases, they got to the school library and found
out that someone had already taken the books they needed. Nowadays, such inconvenience can be avoided since the Internet
never runs out of information. Students, however, do have to ...(11)... sure that the information they find online is true.
Teachers have also benefited from the homework which is done on the Internet. They do not need to carry students’ papers
around with them any more. This is because online ...(12)... allow students to electronically upload their homework for their
teachers to read and mark. Of course, this also means that students can no longer use the excuse that the dog ate their
homework!
(Adapted from "Gold Pre-First Exam Maximizer," by H. Chilton & L. Edwards, 2013, Harlow: Pearson)
Question 8:A. While
B. Because
C. For
D. But
Question 9:A. connecting B. searching

C. looking
D. linking
Question 10:A. selective
B. select
C. selection
D. selectively
Question 11:A. make
B. get
C. come
D. do
Question 12:A. materials B. structures
C. sources
D. systems
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 13 to 19.
Whales are the largest animals in the word., and the gentlest creatures we know. Although the whale is very huge, it is not
hindered at all by its size when it is in the water. Whales have tails that end like flippers. With just a gentle flick, it can propel
itself forward. The skin of a whale is so smooth that it does not create any friction that can slow the whale down. A whale’s
breathing hole is located on the top of its head, so it can breathe without having to completely push its head out of the water.
Whales are protected from the cold seawater by body fat that is called blubber.
Whales live in the ocean but, in terms of behaviours, they are more similar to humans than fish. They live in family groups
and they even travel in groups when they have to migrate from cooler to warmer waters.
The young stay with their parents for as long as fifteen years. Whales are known not to desert the ill or injured members;
instead, they cradle them.
When whales are in danger, there are people who go to great lengths to help them. One such case occurred in 1988, when
three young whales were trapped in the sea. It was close to winter and the sea had begun to freeze over. Whales are mammals
that require oxygen from the air, so the frozen ice was a great danger to them. All they had then was a tiny hole in the ice for
them to breathe through. Volunteers from all over soon turned up to help these creatures. They cut holes in the ice to provide
more breathing holes for the whales. These holes would also serve as guides for the whales so that they could swim to
warmer waters.

(Adapted from ?reading.comprehension)
Question 13: Which of the following best describes the main idea of this passage?