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NĂM HỌC 2018- 2019
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 283
Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Quaestion 1: The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. doubted
B. promised
C. considered
D. refused
Quaestion 2: Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a threeday excursion with her
classmates.
A. persuade
B. offer
C. permit
D. support
 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 following questions.
Cambridge University is considering axing compulsory written exams, allowing students to use laptops or iPads instead, after
tutors complained that students' handwriting is becoming illegible. Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over
800 years of tradition, has come about because students rely too heavily on laptops in lectures, and are losing the ability to
write by hand.
Dr Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University, said handwriting is becoming a "lost art" among the current
generation of students. She added, "It's increasingly hard for our examiners to read students' scripts. Those with illegible
writing are forced to come back to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the presence of two
university administrators. It's extraordinarily commendable that the University is considering reforms to its examination

practices."
Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is inevitable that universities will move to
computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming years. "We have to accept the reality. Handwriting has now become an
optional, not a necessary, part of education. There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant, beautiful
handwriting. Life is so quick now. Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a prescription," he said. "Handwriting is
not necessary for great thought, great English, or great intelligence. Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops,
and we have tofight to preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures."
Others, however, were not very positive about the move. Tracey Trussell, a handwriting expert, urged Cambridge to ensure
that students continue to write by hand. She said, "It's vital that people continue to write by hand. Writing by hand improves
memory and equates to a higher rate of comprehension and information retention." There is also concern that schools could
follow Cambridge's example by moving away from handwriting. Dr Jane Medwell, Associate Professor of Education at the
University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping handwritten exams in universities could prompt "downward curriculum
pressure" on primary and secondary schools tofollow suit.
(Adapted from <)
Quaestion 3: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Cambridge University Pondering Changes to its Exam Practices
B. Cambridge University Attacked again for Abolishing Written Exams
C. Cambridge University to Replace Written with Oral Exams
D. Cambridge University in an Attempt to Improve Students' Handwriting
Quaestion 4: According to paragraph 1, Cambridge University has a long-standing tradition of.....
A. organising handwritten exams
B. training students in legible handwriting
C. relying heavily on technology
D. offering academic tutorials
Quaestion 5: The word "Those" in paragraph 2 refers to......
A. administrators
B. scripts
C. examiners
D. students
Quaestion 6: The word "scrapping" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to.......

A. reconsidering
B. eliminating
C. discouraging
D. introducing
Quaestion 7: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Sarah Pearsall acknowledged handwriting as an art form to be preserved among the current generation of students at
Cambridge University.
B. Sir Anthony Seldon claimed that learning to use great English wras more important than learning to write by hand
beautifully.
C. Most of the tutors at Cambridge are skeptical of the university's decision regarding handwritten exams.
D. Cambridge University’s move away from handwriting has already set an unprecedented example for other schools to
follow.
Quaestion 8: It can be inferred from what Sir Anthony Seldon said in paragraph 3 that......
A. people's handwriting generally reflects their intelligence and linguistic competence
B. schools in the country have failed to preserve the beauty of English
C. the majority of doctors these days no longer write prescriptions by hand
D. schools in the country used to have more time for handwriting practice
Quaestion 9: As mentioned in paragraph 4, writing by hand can......
A. guarantee desirable academic performance
B. enhance the ability to remember information
C. facilitate the process of information exchange
D. relieve students of unnecessary pressure


Quaestion 10: The word "deteriorates" in paragraph 3 mostly means.......
A. improves gradually
B. becomes more important
C. gets worse and worse
D. remains unchanged
 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 ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
Quaestion 11:A. attitude B. invention
C. manager
D. company
Quaestion 12:A. explore B. inform
C. cancel
D. prevent
 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.
Quaestion 13: Sally paid for her travel in advance, but it wasn’t necessary.
A. Sally miglit not have paid for her travel in advance.
B. Sally couldn’t have paid for her travel in advance.
C. Sally may not have paid for her travel in advance.
D. Sally needn't have paid for her travel in advance.
Quaestion 14: "What are you going to do after school, Anne?"Kevin asked.
A. Kevin asked Anne what she was going to do after school.
B. Kevin asked Anne what was she going to do after school.
C. Kevin wanted to know what would Anne do after school.
D. Kevin wanted to know what Anne would do after school.
Quaestion 15: In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
A. In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball.
B. In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball.
C. In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football.
D. In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football.
 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.
Quaestion 16: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access information
online.
A. selectively
B. regularly

C. attentively
D. occasionally
Quaestion 17: Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at peak hours.
A. prohibits
B. limits
C. protects
D. encourages
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Quaestion 18: Jack is inviting Mary to his party.
~ Jack: "Would you like to come to my party this weekend?" ~ Mary: "...... ."
A. I'm afraid so
B. No, don't worry
C. You're welcome
D. Yes, I'd love to
Quaestion 19: Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
~ Laura: "I think Art should be a compulsory subject." ~ Mitchell: "....... Art helps develop creativity."
A. You must be kidding
B. I'm of the opposite opinion
C. I don't think that's a good idea
D. I quite agree
 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.
Quaestion 20:A. could
B. house
C. mouth
D. found
Quaestion 21:A. boiled
B. turned
C. formed

D. washed
 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 following questions.
Visitors to London are struck by the proud splendour and glamour of one of the world's oldest capitals, admiring iconic sites
like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. However, visitors seeking a glimpse into the city's everyday
life should not miss Portobello Market, which is the most-visited market in London.
This vibrant market has been featured in a number of films, documentaries and bestselling books, the most famous being the
film "Notting Hill" starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, which brought Portobello Market to the attention of audiences all
over the world.
Portobello Market is divided into different sections selling second-hand items, clothing, jewellery, souvenirs and vegetables.
The most sought-after area is devoted to antiques. Visitors may feel overwhelmed as there are over 1,000 booths manned by
antique dealers from throughout England. It's a great fun to browse through antique cameras, watches, pottery and paintings
that date back 300 years. They are sold at different prices, so it's possible tofind a few good bargains. It seems that both buyers
and sellers look forward to the weekends when they can meet and escape the city's fast pace at Portobello Market.
When tired from exploring the market, visitors can drop into the nearby food courts to savour an Indian curry, Italian pizza or
sandwiches from Europe. It's a great pleasure to drink a cappuccino while listening to street performers. These represent the
lively fun of Portobello Market, offering exciting experiences that keep people coming back.
(Adapted from ''Heritage”- Vietnam Airlines in-flight magazine)
Quaestion 22: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Portobello Market
B. The film "Notting Hill"
C. The city of London
D. European cuisine
Quaestion 23: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to...... .


A. prices
B. bargains
C. weekends
D. buyers and sellers

Quaestion 24: Visitors to the antique area may feel overwhelmed because.... .
A. all the antiques are sold at the same price
B. there are a large number of antique shops there
C. they can meet all sorts of people from England
D. all the antiques are more than 300 years old
Quaestion 25: The word "savour"in paragraph 4 mostly means.......
A. make
B. enjoy
C. see
D. prepare
Quaestion 26: According to the passage, Portobello Market has been featured in all of the following EXCEPT.......
A. books
B. films
C. documentaries
D. songs
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Quaestion 27: The sign warns people......the dangers of swimming in this river.
A. about
B. to
C. with
D. from
Quaestion 28: If you watch this film, you......about the cultures of Southeast Asian countries.
A. will learn
B. would learn
C. were learning
D. learned
Quaestion 29: At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a of completion.
A. degree
B. diploma
C. certificate

D. qualification
Quaestion 30: My parents hope to travel around.....world next summer.
A. a
B. Ø (no article)
C. the
D. an
Quaestion 31: Once......in large quantities, these products will be more affordably priced.
A. are produced
B. having produced
C. producing
D. produced
Quaestion 32:......, they were surprised tofind their favourite band playing there.
A. To have attended the party
B. Just attended the party
C. They had arrived at the party
D. On arrival at the party
Quaestion 33: The......high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great concern to the government.
A. excessively
B. marginally
C. redundantly
D. intensively
Quaestion 34: Jane would never forget......first prize in such a prestigious competition.
A. having awarded
B. to have awarded
C. being awarded
D. to be awarded
Quaestion 35: Eventorganisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to.......
A. mistake
B. possibility
C. opportunity

D. chance
Quaestion 36:......school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Raising
B. Receiving
C. Improving
D. Gaining
Quaestion 37: Solar energy is not widely used......it is friendly to the environment.
A. in spite of
B. because of
C. although
D. since
Quaestion 38: Drinking too much alcohol is said to......harm to our health.
A. do
B. lead
C. make
D. take
Quaestion 39: Paul noticed a job advertisement while he......along the street.
A. was walking
B. would walk
C. had walked
D. walked
Quaestion 40: You should turn off the lights before going out to save.....
A. electric
B. electrify
C. electrically
D. electricity
 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.
Quaestion 41: My friends and I go usually to the park on the weekend.
A. weekend

B. the park
C. go usually
D. My friends
Quaestion 42: Information on the Romans can find notonly in these books but also on the Internet.
A. in
B. Internet
C. can find
D. Information
Quaestion 43: There are a number of updated entrances in the latest edition of the encyclopedia.
A. are
B. entrances
C. of
D. the
 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.
Advances in mobile technology and social networking websites mean we spend more time online than ever before. If
Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world by population (The Economist, 2010). It is ...(44)... not
surprising that so many psychologists, sociologists, and others are eager to give their thoughts on how this is impacting
negatively on our society.
The biggest criticism levelled at social networking is that young people are losing their offline friends to online friends ...
(45)... are unable to provide the same deep connection and emotional support. However, a lot of research shows these
criticisms are generally ...(46)....
Allen et al. (2010) discovered that it is socially adjusted adolescents who are more likely to have a networking profile than
those who are not. One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found that people are not ...(47)... offline
friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships. The study alsofound that social
networks allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse setof people than in the real world, so we share knowledge
with people from a wide ...(48)... of backgrounds.
(Adapted from "Skillful Reading & Writing 4" by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)



Quaestion 44:A. however B. therefore
C. while
D. despite
Quaestion 45:A. who
B. whom
C. which
D. what
Quaestion 46:A. unequalled B. unsettled
C. uninvolved
D. unfounded
Quaestion 47:A. providing B. substituting
C. making
D. combining
Quaestion 48:A. variously B. vary
C. variety
D. various
 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.
Quaestion 49: Jenifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it.
A. Jenifer wishes she hadn’t rejected the job offer.
B. Jenifer regrets to reject the job offer.
C. If only Jenifer didn’t reject the job offer.
D. Jenifer regrets not having rejected the job offer.
Quaestion 50: Mike became a father. He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
A. Only after Mike had become a father himself did he feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
B. Had Mike become a father himself, he would have felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
C. Not until he felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents did Mike become a father himself.
D. Were Mike to become a father himself, he would feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.

The End



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BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2018- 2019
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 287
Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề
 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.
Quaestion 1:A. boiled B. turned
C. formed
D. washed
Quaestion 2:A. house
B. mouth
C. found
D. could
 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 ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
Quaestion 3:A. inform B. explore
C. prevent
D. cancel
Quaestion 4:A. invention B. company
C. manager
D. attitude
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Quaestion 5:......, they were surprised tofind their favourite band playing there.
A. Just attended the party B. They had arrived at the party C. On arrival at the party

D. To have attended the party
Quaestion 6: Once......in large quantities, these products will be more affordably priced.
A. producing
B. having produced
C. are produced
D. produced
Quaestion 7: Solar energy is not widely used......it is friendly to the environment.
A. although
B. because of
C. since
D. in spite of
Quaestion 8: Eventorganisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to.......
A. opportunity
B. mistake
C. possibility
D. chance
Quaestion 9: The......high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great concern to the government.
A. excessively
B. redundantly
C. intensively
D. marginally
Quaestion 10: My parents hope to travel around.....world next summer.
A. the
B. an
C. Ø (no article)
D. a
Quaestion 11: Paul noticed a job advertisement while he......along the street.
A. would walk
B. had walked
C. walked

D. was walking
Quaestion 12: The sign warns people......the dangers of swimming in this river.
A. to
B. about
C. with
D. from
Quaestion 13:......school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Receiving
B. Improving
C. Raising
D. Gaining
Quaestion 14: You should turn off the lights before going out to save.....
A. electrically
B. electricity
C. electric
D. electrify
Quaestion 15: Drinking too much alcohol is said to......harm to our health.
A. do
B. make
C. lead
D. take
Quaestion 16: If you watch this film, you......about the cultures of Southeast Asian countries.
A. learned
B. would learn
C. will learn
D. were learning
Quaestion 17: At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a of completion.
A. diploma
B. qualification
C. degree

D. certificate
Quaestion 18: Jane would never forget......first prize in such a prestigious competition.
A. to have awarded
B. having awarded
C. being awarded
D. to be awarded
 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 following questions.
Visitors to London are struck by the proud splendour and glamour of one of the world's oldest capitals, admiring iconic sites
like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. However, visitors seeking a glimpse into the city's everyday
life should not miss Portobello Market, which is the most-visited market in London.
This vibrant market has been featured in a number of films, documentaries and bestselling books, the most famous being the
film "Notting Hill" starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, which brought Portobello Market to the attention of audiences all
over the world.
Portobello Market is divided into different sections selling second-hand items, clothing, jewellery, souvenirs and vegetables.
The most sought-after area is devoted to antiques. Visitors may feel overwhelmed as there are over 1,000 booths manned by
antique dealers from throughout England. It's a great fun to browse through antique cameras, watches, pottery and paintings
that date back 300 years. They are sold at different prices, so it's possible tofind a few good bargains. It seems that both buyers
and sellers look forward to the weekends when they can meet and escape the city's fast pace at Portobello Market.
When tired from exploring the market, visitors can drop into the nearby food courts to savour an Indian curry, Italian pizza or
sandwiches from Europe. It's a great pleasure to drink a cappuccino while listening to street performers. These represent the
lively fun of Portobello Market, offering exciting experiences that keep people coming back.
(Adapted from ''Heritage”- Vietnam Airlines in-flight magazine)
Quaestion 19: Visitors to the antique area may feel overwhelmed because.... .
A. all the antiques are sold at the same price
B. all the antiques are more than 300 years old
C. there are a large number of antique shops there
D. they can meet all sorts of people from England
Quaestion 20: What is the passage mainly about?
A. The city of London

B. The film "Notting Hill"
C. European cuisine
D. Portobello Market


Quaestion 21: The word "savour"in paragraph 4 mostly means.......
A. see
B. prepare
C. make
D. enjoy
Quaestion 22: According to the passage, Portobello Market has been featured in all of the following EXCEPT.......
A. films
B. songs
C. books
D. documentaries
Quaestion 23: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to...... .
A. prices
B. buyers and sellers
C. weekends
D. bargains
 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.
Quaestion 24: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access information
online.
A. attentively
B. regularly
C. occasionally
D. selectively
Quaestion 25: Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at peak hours.
A. prohibits

B. limits
C. protects
D. encourages
 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.
Quaestion 26: There are a number of updated entrances in the latest edition of the encyclopedia.
A. entrances
B. are
C. of
D. the
Quaestion 27: My friends and I go usually to the park on the weekend.
A. the park
B. go usually
C. weekend
D. My friends
Quaestion 28: Information on the Romans can find notonly in these books but also on the Internet.
A. can find
B. Information
C. in
D. Internet
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Quaestion 29: The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. refused
B. promised
C. considered
D. doubted
Quaestion 30: Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a threeday excursion with her
classmates.
A. support

B. offer
C. persuade
D. permit
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Quaestion 31: Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
~ Laura: "I think Art should be a compulsory subject." ~ Mitchell: "....... Art helps develop creativity."
A. I quite agree
B. I don't think that's a good idea
C. I'm of the opposite opinion
D. You must be kidding
Quaestion 32: Jack is inviting Mary to his party.
~ Jack: "Would you like to come to my party this weekend?" ~ Mary: "...... ."
A. I'm afraid so
B. No, don't worry
C. Yes, I'd love to
D. You're welcome
 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 following questions.
Cambridge University is considering axing compulsory written exams, allowing students to use laptops or iPads instead, after
tutors complained that students' handwriting is becoming illegible. Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over
800 years of tradition, has come about because students rely too heavily on laptops in lectures, and are losing the ability to
write by hand.
Dr Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University, said handwriting is becoming a "lost art" among the current
generation of students. She added, "It's increasingly hard for our examiners to read students' scripts. Those with illegible
writing are forced to come back to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the presence of two
university administrators. It's extraordinarily commendable that the University is considering reforms to its examination
practices."
Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is inevitable that universities will move to
computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming years. "We have to accept the reality. Handwriting has now become an

optional, not a necessary, part of education. There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant, beautiful
handwriting. Life is so quick now. Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a prescription," he said. "Handwriting is
not necessary for great thought, great English, or great intelligence. Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops,
and we have tofight to preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures."
Others, however, were not very positive about the move. Tracey Trussell, a handwriting expert, urged Cambridge to ensure
that students continue to write by hand. She said, "It's vital that people continue to write by hand. Writing by hand improves
memory and equates to a higher rate of comprehension and information retention." There is also concern that schools could
follow Cambridge's example by moving away from handwriting. Dr Jane Medwell, Associate Professor of Education at the
University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping handwritten exams in universities could prompt "downward curriculum
pressure" on primary and secondary schools tofollow suit.
(Adapted from <)
Quaestion 33: The word "Those" in paragraph 2 refers to......
A. scripts
B. students
C. administrators
D. examiners


Quaestion 34: According to paragraph 1, Cambridge University has a long-standing tradition of.....
A. offering academic tutorials
B. organising handwritten exams
C. relying heavily on technology
D. training students in legible handwriting
Quaestion 35: The word "deteriorates" in paragraph 3 mostly means.......
A. gets worse and worse B. becomes more important
C. remains unchanged
D. improves gradually
Quaestion 36: As mentioned in paragraph 4, writing by hand can......
A. guarantee desirable academic performance
B. facilitate the process of information exchange

C. enhance the ability to remember information
D. relieve students of unnecessary pressure
Quaestion 37: The word "scrapping" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to.......
A. eliminating
B. reconsidering
C. introducing
D. discouraging
Quaestion 38: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Cambridge University to Replace Written with Oral Exams
B. Cambridge University Pondering Changes to its Exam Practices
C. Cambridge University in an Attempt to Improve Students' Handwriting
D. Cambridge University Attacked again for Abolishing Written Exams
Quaestion 39: It can be inferred from what Sir Anthony Seldon said in paragraph 3 that......
A. people's handwriting generally reflects their intelligence and linguistic competence
B. the majority of doctors these days no longer write prescriptions by hand
C. schools in the country used to have more time for handwriting practice
D. schools in the country have failed to preserve the beauty of English
Quaestion 40: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Most of the tutors at Cambridge are skeptical of the university's decision regarding handwritten exams.
B. Cambridge University’s move away from handwriting has already set an unprecedented example for other schools to
follow.
C. Sir Anthony Seldon claimed that learning to use great English wras more important than learning to write by hand
beautifully.
D. Sarah Pearsall acknowledged handwriting as an art form to be preserved among the current generation of students at
Cambridge University.
 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.
Quaestion 41: Mike became a father. He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
A. Had Mike become a father himself, he would have felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
B. Only after Mike had become a father himself did he feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.

C. Not until he felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents did Mike become a father himself.
D. Were Mike to become a father himself, he would feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
Quaestion 42: Jenifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it.
A. Jenifer regrets not having rejected the job offer.
B. Jenifer wishes she hadn’t rejected the job offer.
C. If only Jenifer didn’t reject the job offer.
D. Jenifer regrets to reject the job offer.
 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.
Quaestion 43: In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
A. In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball.
B. In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football.
C. In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball.
D. In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football.
Quaestion 44: Sally paid for her travel in advance, but it wasn’t necessary.
A. Sally couldn’t have paid for her travel in advance.
B. Sally may not have paid for her travel in advance.
C. Sally needn't have paid for her travel in advance.
D. Sally miglit not have paid for her travel in advance.
Quaestion 45: "What are you going to do after school, Anne?"Kevin asked.
A. Kevin asked Anne what she was going to do after school.
B. Kevin wanted to know what would Anne do after school.
C. Kevin asked Anne what was she going to do after school.
D. Kevin wanted to know what Anne would do after school.
 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.
Advances in mobile technology and social networking websites mean we spend more time online than ever before. If
Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world by population (The Economist, 2010). It is ...(46)... not
surprising that so many psychologists, sociologists, and others are eager to give their thoughts on how this is impacting
negatively on our society.



The biggest criticism levelled at social networking is that young people are losing their offline friends to online friends ...
(47)... are unable to provide the same deep connection and emotional support. However, a lot of research shows these
criticisms are generally ...(48)....
Allen et al. (2010) discovered that it is socially adjusted adolescents who are more likely to have a networking profile than
those who are not. One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found that people are not ...(49)... offline
friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships. The study alsofound that social
networks allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse setof people than in the real world, so we share knowledge
with people from a wide ...(50)... of backgrounds.
(Adapted from "Skillful Reading & Writing 4" by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Quaestion 46:A. despite
B. therefore
C. however
D. while
Quaestion 47:A. what
B. whom
C. who
D. which
Quaestion 48:A. uninvolved
B. unfounded
C. unsettled
D.
unequalled
Quaestion 49:A. combining B. providing
C. substituting
D. making
Quaestion 50:A. various
B. vary
C. variety

D. variously
The End


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BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2018- 2019
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 554
Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Quaestion 1: Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a threeday excursion with her
classmates.
A. persuade
B. offer
C. support
D. permit
Quaestion 2: The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. refused
B. considered
C. doubted
D. promised
 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 ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
Quaestion 3:A. prevent B. inform
C. cancel
D. explore

Quaestion 4:A. invention B. manager
C. company
D. attitude
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Quaestion 5: Drinking too much alcohol is said to......harm to our health.
A. take
B. make
C. lead
D. do
Quaestion 6:......school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Raising
B. Receiving
C. Gaining
D. Improving
Quaestion 7: Paul noticed a job advertisement while he......along the street.
A. would walk
B. was walking
C. walked
D. had walked
Quaestion 8: Solar energy is not widely used......it is friendly to the environment.
A. although
B. in spite of
C. since
D. because of
Quaestion 9: Once......in large quantities, these products will be more affordably priced.
A. produced
B. producing
C. having produced
D. are produced
Quaestion 10: Eventorganisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to.......

A. chance
B. opportunity
C. possibility
D. mistake
Quaestion 11: Jane would never forget......first prize in such a prestigious competition.
A. to be awarded
B. having awarded
C. being awarded
D. to have awarded
Quaestion 12: The sign warns people......the dangers of swimming in this river.
A. from
B. about
C. to
D. with
Quaestion 13: You should turn off the lights before going out to save.....
A. electrically
B. electricity
C. electrify
D. electric
Quaestion 14: The......high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great concern to the government.
A. excessively
B. intensively
C. redundantly
D. marginally
Quaestion 15: My parents hope to travel around.....world next summer.
A. a
B. an
C. Ø (no article)
D. the
Quaestion 16: At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a of completion.

A. degree
B. certificate
C. diploma
D. qualification
Quaestion 17:......, they were surprised tofind their favourite band playing there.
A. To have attended the party
B. Just attended the party
C. They had arrived at the party
D. On arrival at the party
Quaestion 18: If you watch this film, you......about the cultures of Southeast Asian countries.
A. learned
B. were learning
C. would learn
D. will learn
 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.
Quaestion 19: Sally paid for her travel in advance, but it wasn’t necessary.
A. Sally couldn’t have paid for her travel in advance.
B. Sally may not have paid for her travel in advance.
C. Sally miglit not have paid for her travel in advance.
D. Sally needn't have paid for her travel in advance.
Quaestion 20: In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
A. In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball.
B. In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball.
C. In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football. D. In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football.
Quaestion 21: "What are you going to do after school, Anne?"Kevin asked.
A. Kevin asked Anne what was she going to do after school.
B. Kevin asked Anne what she was going to do after school.
C. Kevin wanted to know what Anne would do after school.
D. Kevin wanted to know what would Anne do after school.

 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.
Quaestion 22: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access information
online.
A. selectively
B. occasionally
C. regularly
D. attentively


Quaestion 23: Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at peak hours.
A. protects
B. prohibits
C. limits
D. encourages
 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.
Quaestion 24: Mike became a father. He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
A. Were Mike to become a father himself, he would feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
B. Only after Mike had become a father himself did he feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
C. Not until he felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents did Mike become a father himself.
D. Had Mike become a father himself, he would have felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
Quaestion 25: Jenifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it.
A. If only Jenifer didn’t reject the job offer.
B. Jenifer regrets not having rejected the job offer.
C. Jenifer wishes she hadn’t rejected the job offer.
D. Jenifer regrets to reject the job offer.
 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.
Advances in mobile technology and social networking websites mean we spend more time online than ever before. If

Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world by population (The Economist, 2010). It is ...(26)... not
surprising that so many psychologists, sociologists, and others are eager to give their thoughts on how this is impacting
negatively on our society.
The biggest criticism levelled at social networking is that young people are losing their offline friends to online friends ...
(27)... are unable to provide the same deep connection and emotional support. However, a lot of research shows these
criticisms are generally ...(28)....
Allen et al. (2010) discovered that it is socially adjusted adolescents who are more likely to have a networking profile than
those who are not. One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found that people are not ...(29)... offline
friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships. The study alsofound that social
networks allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse setof people than in the real world, so we share knowledge
with people from a wide ...(30)... of backgrounds.
(Adapted from "Skillful Reading & Writing 4" by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Quaestion 26:A. despite
B. however
C. therefore
D. while
Quaestion 27:A. what
B. which
C. who
D. whom
Quaestion 28:A. uninvolved
B. unsettled
C. unfounded
D.
unequalled
Quaestion 29:A. making B. combining
C. providing
D. substituting
Quaestion 30:A. variety
B. variously

C. various
D. vary
 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 following questions.
Visitors to London are struck by the proud splendour and glamour of one of the world's oldest capitals, admiring iconic sites
like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. However, visitors seeking a glimpse into the city's everyday
life should not miss Portobello Market, which is the most-visited market in London.
This vibrant market has been featured in a number of films, documentaries and bestselling books, the most famous being the
film "Notting Hill" starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, which brought Portobello Market to the attention of audiences all
over the world.
Portobello Market is divided into different sections selling second-hand items, clothing, jewellery, souvenirs and vegetables.
The most sought-after area is devoted to antiques. Visitors may feel overwhelmed as there are over 1,000 booths manned by
antique dealers from throughout England. It's a great fun to browse through antique cameras, watches, pottery and paintings
that date back 300 years. They are sold at different prices, so it's possible tofind a few good bargains. It seems that both buyers
and sellers look forward to the weekends when they can meet and escape the city's fast pace at Portobello Market.
When tired from exploring the market, visitors can drop into the nearby food courts to savour an Indian curry, Italian pizza or
sandwiches from Europe. It's a great pleasure to drink a cappuccino while listening to street performers. These represent the
lively fun of Portobello Market, offering exciting experiences that keep people coming back.
(Adapted from ''Heritage”- Vietnam Airlines in-flight magazine)
Quaestion 31: According to the passage, Portobello Market has been featured in all of the following EXCEPT.......
A. books
B. documentaries
C. films
D. songs
Quaestion 32: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to...... .
A. weekends
B. buyers and sellers
C. bargains
D. prices
Quaestion 33: What is the passage mainly about?

A. The film "Notting Hill"
B. The city of London
C. Portobello Market
D. European cuisine
Quaestion 34: Visitors to the antique area may feel overwhelmed because.... .
A. all the antiques are more than 300 years old
B. they can meet all sorts of people from England
C. all the antiques are sold at the same price
D. there are a large number of antique shops there
Quaestion 35: The word "savour"in paragraph 4 mostly means.......
A. see
B. enjoy
C. prepare
D. make


 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 following questions.
Cambridge University is considering axing compulsory written exams, allowing students to use laptops or iPads instead, after
tutors complained that students' handwriting is becoming illegible. Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over
800 years of tradition, has come about because students rely too heavily on laptops in lectures, and are losing the ability to
write by hand.
Dr Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University, said handwriting is becoming a "lost art" among the current
generation of students. She added, "It's increasingly hard for our examiners to read students' scripts. Those with illegible
writing are forced to come back to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the presence of two
university administrators. It's extraordinarily commendable that the University is considering reforms to its examination
practices."
Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is inevitable that universities will move to
computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming years. "We have to accept the reality. Handwriting has now become an
optional, not a necessary, part of education. There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant, beautiful

handwriting. Life is so quick now. Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a prescription," he said. "Handwriting is
not necessary for great thought, great English, or great intelligence. Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops,
and we have tofight to preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures."
Others, however, were not very positive about the move. Tracey Trussell, a handwriting expert, urged Cambridge to ensure
that students continue to write by hand. She said, "It's vital that people continue to write by hand. Writing by hand improves
memory and equates to a higher rate of comprehension and information retention." There is also concern that schools could
follow Cambridge's example by moving away from handwriting. Dr Jane Medwell, Associate Professor of Education at the
University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping handwritten exams in universities could prompt "downward curriculum
pressure" on primary and secondary schools tofollow suit.
(Adapted from <)
Quaestion 36: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Sarah Pearsall acknowledged handwriting as an art form to be preserved among the current generation of students at
Cambridge University.
B. Sir Anthony Seldon claimed that learning to use great English wras more important than learning to write by hand
beautifully.
C. Most of the tutors at Cambridge are skeptical of the university's decision regarding handwritten exams.
D. Cambridge University’s move away from handwriting has already set an unprecedented example for other schools to
follow.
Quaestion 37: According to paragraph 1, Cambridge University has a long-standing tradition of.....
A. relying heavily on technology
B. organising handwritten exams
C. offering academic tutorials
D. training students in legible handwriting
Quaestion 38: The word "Those" in paragraph 2 refers to......
A. scripts
B. administrators
C. examiners
D. students
Quaestion 39: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Cambridge University in an Attempt to Improve Students' Handwriting

B. Cambridge University to Replace Written with Oral Exams
C. Cambridge University Pondering Changes to its Exam Practices
D. Cambridge University Attacked again for Abolishing Written Exams
Quaestion 40: It can be inferred from what Sir Anthony Seldon said in paragraph 3 that......
A. schools in the country used to have more time for handwriting practice
B. the majority of doctors these days no longer write prescriptions by hand
C. people's handwriting generally reflects their intelligence and linguistic competence
D. schools in the country have failed to preserve the beauty of English
Quaestion 41: The word "deteriorates" in paragraph 3 mostly means.......
A. gets worse and worse B. remains unchanged
C. improves gradually
D. becomes more important
Quaestion 42: As mentioned in paragraph 4, writing by hand can......
A. guarantee desirable academic performance
B. relieve students of unnecessary pressure
C. enhance the ability to remember information
D. facilitate the process of information exchange
Quaestion 43: The word "scrapping" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to.......
A. discouraging
B. reconsidering
C. eliminating
D. introducing
 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.
Quaestion 44: There are a number of updated entrances in the latest edition of the encyclopedia.
A. entrances
B. are
C. of
D. the
Quaestion 45: My friends and I go usually to the park on the weekend.

A. the park
B. My friends
C. go usually
D. weekend
Quaestion 46: Information on the Romans can find notonly in these books but also on the Internet.
A. Internet
B. in
C. Information
D. can find


 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.
Quaestion 47:A. could
B. house
C. found
D. mouth
Quaestion 48:A. boiled
B. formed
C. washed
D. turned
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Quaestion 49: Jack is inviting Mary to his party.
~ Jack: "Would you like to come to my party this weekend?" ~ Mary: "...... ."
A. You're welcome
B. No, don't worry
C. Yes, I'd love to
D. I'm afraid so
Quaestion 50: Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.

~ Laura: "I think Art should be a compulsory subject." ~ Mitchell: "....... Art helps develop creativity."
A. I don't think that's a good idea
B. You must be kidding
C. I quite agree
D. I'm of the opposite opinion

The End


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ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
(Đề gồm có 04 trang)

BÀI THI THỬ KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2018- 2019
MÔN TIẾNG ANH ~ MÃ ĐỀ 375
Thời gian: 60 phút - khơng tính thời gian giao đề
 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.
Quaestion 1:A. turned
B. boiled
C. washed
D. formed
Quaestion 2:A. house
B. could
C. found
D. mouth
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Quaestion 3: My parents hope to travel around.....world next summer.
A. the

B. a
C. an
D. Ø (no article)
Quaestion 4: Paul noticed a job advertisement while he......along the street.
A. would walk
B. was walking
C. walked
D. had walked
Quaestion 5: Jane would never forget......first prize in such a prestigious competition.
A. to have awarded
B. to be awarded
C. having awarded
D. being awarded
Quaestion 6: The......high levels of pollution in the coastal areas are a matter of great concern to the government.
A. excessively
B. marginally
C. redundantly
D. intensively
Quaestion 7: The sign warns people......the dangers of swimming in this river.
A. with
B. to
C. from
D. about
Quaestion 8: You should turn off the lights before going out to save.....
A. electrically
B. electric
C. electricity
D. electrify
Quaestion 9:......school fees may discourage many students from attending university.
A. Gaining

B. Receiving
C. Improving
D. Raising
Quaestion 10: Solar energy is not widely used......it is friendly to the environment.
A. because of
B. since
C. although
D. in spite of
Quaestion 11:......, they were surprised tofind their favourite band playing there.
A. They had arrived at the party
B. Just attended the party
C. To have attended the party
D. On arrival at the party
Quaestion 12: Drinking too much alcohol is said to......harm to our health.
A. lead
B. do
C. make
D. take
Quaestion 13: If you watch this film, you......about the cultures of Southeast Asian countries.
A. would learn
B. learned
C. will learn
D. were learning
Quaestion 14: At the end of the training course, each participant was presented with a of completion.
A. diploma
B. qualification
C. certificate
D. degree
Quaestion 15: Once......in large quantities, these products will be more affordably priced.
A. producing

B. are produced
C. having produced
D. produced
Quaestion 16: Eventorganisers should plan everything carefully so as to leave nothing to.......
A. possibility
B. chance
C. opportunity
D. mistake
 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.
Quaestion 17: Mike became a father. He felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
A. Only after Mike had become a father himself did he feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
B. Were Mike to become a father himself, he would feel a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
C. Not until he felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents did Mike become a father himself.
D. Had Mike become a father himself, he would have felt a strong sense of responsibility towards his parents.
Quaestion 18: Jenifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it.
A. Jenifer wishes she hadn’t rejected the job offer.
B. Jenifer regrets not having rejected the job offer.
C. Jenifer regrets to reject the job offer.
D. If only Jenifer didn’t reject the job offer.
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Quaestion 19: Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a threeday excursion with her
classmates.
A. persuade
B. support
C. permit
D. offer
Quaestion 20: The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. promised

B. doubted
C. refused
D. considered
 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.
Quaestion 21: Sally paid for her travel in advance, but it wasn’t necessary.
A. Sally may not have paid for her travel in advance.
B. Sally miglit not have paid for her travel in advance.
C. Sally needn't have paid for her travel in advance.
D. Sally couldn’t have paid for her travel in advance.
Quaestion 22: "What are you going to do after school, Anne?"Kevin asked.
A. Kevin asked Anne what was she going to do after school.
B. Kevin wanted to know what would Anne do after school.


C. Kevin wanted to know what Anne would do after school.
D. Kevin asked Anne what she was going to do after school.
Quaestion 23: In Vietnam, football is more popular than basketball.
A. In Vietnam, football is as popular as basketball.
B. In Vietnam, basketball is not as popular as football.
C. In Vietnam, football is not as popular as basketball.
D. In Vietnam, basketball is more popular than football.
 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
Quaestion 24: Laura and Mitchell are talking about their school curriculum.
~ Laura: "I think Art should be a compulsory subject." ~ Mitchell: "....... Art helps develop creativity."
A. I'm of the opposite opinion
B. You must be kidding
C. I quite agree
D. I don't think that's a good idea

Quaestion 25: Jack is inviting Mary to his party.
~ Jack: "Would you like to come to my party this weekend?" ~ Mary: "...... ."
A. Yes, I'd love to
B. No, don't worry
C. You're welcome
D. I'm afraid so
 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.
Quaestion 26: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access information
online.
A. regularly
B. occasionally
C. selectively
D. attentively
Quaestion 27: Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at peak hours.
A. prohibits
B. protects
C. limits
D. encourages
 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 following questions.
Visitors to London are struck by the proud splendour and glamour of one of the world's oldest capitals, admiring iconic sites
like Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Palace. However, visitors seeking a glimpse into the city's everyday
life should not miss Portobello Market, which is the most-visited market in London.
This vibrant market has been featured in a number of films, documentaries and bestselling books, the most famous being the
film "Notting Hill" starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts, which brought Portobello Market to the attention of audiences all
over the world.
Portobello Market is divided into different sections selling second-hand items, clothing, jewellery, souvenirs and vegetables.
The most sought-after area is devoted to antiques. Visitors may feel overwhelmed as there are over 1,000 booths manned by
antique dealers from throughout England. It's a great fun to browse through antique cameras, watches, pottery and paintings

that date back 300 years. They are sold at different prices, so it's possible tofind a few good bargains. It seems that both buyers
and sellers look forward to the weekends when they can meet and escape the city's fast pace at Portobello Market.
When tired from exploring the market, visitors can drop into the nearby food courts to savour an Indian curry, Italian pizza or
sandwiches from Europe. It's a great pleasure to drink a cappuccino while listening to street performers. These represent the
lively fun of Portobello Market, offering exciting experiences that keep people coming back.
(Adapted from ''Heritage”- Vietnam Airlines in-flight magazine)
Quaestion 28: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to...... .
A. bargains
B. prices
C. buyers and sellers
D. weekends
Quaestion 29: According to the passage, Portobello Market has been featured in all of the following EXCEPT.......
A. films
B. books
C. songs
D. documentaries
Quaestion 30: Visitors to the antique area may feel overwhelmed because.... .
A. all the antiques are more than 300 years old
B. all the antiques are sold at the same price
C. they can meet all sorts of people from England
D. there are a large number of antique shops there
Quaestion 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Portobello Market
B. The city of London
C. The film "Notting Hill"
D. European cuisine
Quaestion 32: The word "savour"in paragraph 4 mostly means.......
A. see
B. make
C. enjoy

D. prepare
 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 following questions.
Cambridge University is considering axing compulsory written exams, allowing students to use laptops or iPads instead, after
tutors complained that students' handwriting is becoming illegible. Academics say the move, which would bring an end to over
800 years of tradition, has come about because students rely too heavily on laptops in lectures, and are losing the ability to
write by hand.
Dr Sarah Pearsall, a senior lecturer at Cambridge University, said handwriting is becoming a "lost art" among the current
generation of students. She added, "It's increasingly hard for our examiners to read students' scripts. Those with illegible
writing are forced to come back to their college during the summer holidays to read their answers aloud in the presence of two
university administrators. It's extraordinarily commendable that the University is considering reforms to its examination
practices."
Sir Anthony Seldon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, said it is inevitable that universities will move to
computers as handwriting deteriorates in the coming years. "We have to accept the reality. Handwriting has now become an


optional, not a necessary, part of education. There simply isn't the same time in the curriculum for learning elegant, beautiful
handwriting. Life is so quick now. Everybody writes as if they were a doctor writing a prescription," he said. "Handwriting is
not necessary for great thought, great English, or great intelligence. Some of our finest wordsmiths today write using laptops,
and we have tofight to preserve what is really important, such as the use of great English or great sentence structures."
Others, however, were not very positive about the move. Tracey Trussell, a handwriting expert, urged Cambridge to ensure
that students continue to write by hand. She said, "It's vital that people continue to write by hand. Writing by hand improves
memory and equates to a higher rate of comprehension and information retention." There is also concern that schools could
follow Cambridge's example by moving away from handwriting. Dr Jane Medwell, Associate Professor of Education at the
University of Nottingham, is concerned that scrapping handwritten exams in universities could prompt "downward curriculum
pressure" on primary and secondary schools tofollow suit.
(Adapted from <)
Quaestion 33: It can be inferred from what Sir Anthony Seldon said in paragraph 3 that......
A. the majority of doctors these days no longer write prescriptions by hand
B. schools in the country have failed to preserve the beauty of English

C. people's handwriting generally reflects their intelligence and linguistic competence
D. schools in the country used to have more time for handwriting practice
Quaestion 34: As mentioned in paragraph 4, writing by hand can......
A. relieve students of unnecessary pressure
B. guarantee desirable academic performance
C. facilitate the process of information exchange
D. enhance the ability to remember information
Quaestion 35: The word "deteriorates" in paragraph 3 mostly means.......
A. remains unchanged
B. gets worse and worse
C. becomes more important
D. improves gradually
Quaestion 36: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Cambridge University to Replace Written with Oral Exams
B. Cambridge University in an Attempt to Improve Students' Handwriting
C. Cambridge University Attacked again for Abolishing Written Exams
D. Cambridge University Pondering Changes to its Exam Practices
Quaestion 37: The word "Those" in paragraph 2 refers to......
A. examiners
B. scripts
C. administrators
D. students
Quaestion 38: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Most of the tutors at Cambridge are skeptical of the university's decision regarding handwritten exams.
B. Sarah Pearsall acknowledged handwriting as an art form to be preserved among the current generation of students at
Cambridge University.
C. Cambridge University’s move away from handwriting has already set an unprecedented example for other schools to
follow.
D. Sir Anthony Seldon claimed that learning to use great English wras more important than learning to write by hand
beautifully.

Quaestion 39: The word "scrapping" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to.......
A. discouraging
B. introducing
C. reconsidering
D. eliminating
Quaestion 40: According to paragraph 1, Cambridge University has a long-standing tradition of.....
A. organising handwritten exams
B. training students in legible handwriting
C. relying heavily on technology
D. offering academic tutorials
 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.
Quaestion 41: My friends and I go usually to the park on the weekend.
A. weekend
B. the park
C. go usually
D. My friends
Quaestion 42: There are a number of updated entrances in the latest edition of the encyclopedia.
A. entrances
B. of
C. the
D. are
Quaestion 43: Information on the Romans can find notonly in these books but also on the Internet.
A. Information
B. Internet
C. in
D. can find
 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.
Advances in mobile technology and social networking websites mean we spend more time online than ever before. If

Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world by population (The Economist, 2010). It is ...(44)... not
surprising that so many psychologists, sociologists, and others are eager to give their thoughts on how this is impacting
negatively on our society.
The biggest criticism levelled at social networking is that young people are losing their offline friends to online friends ...
(45)... are unable to provide the same deep connection and emotional support. However, a lot of research shows these
criticisms are generally ...(46)....
Allen et al. (2010) discovered that it is socially adjusted adolescents who are more likely to have a networking profile than
those who are not. One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found that people are not ...(47)... offline
friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships. The study alsofound that social


networks allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse setof people than in the real world, so we share knowledge
with people from a wide ...(48)... of backgrounds.
(Adapted from "Skillful Reading & Writing 4" by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Quaestion 44:A. while
B. however
C. therefore
D. despite
Quaestion 45:A. whom
B. who
C. what
D. which
Quaestion 46:A. unfounded B. unequalled
C. uninvolved
D. unsettled
Quaestion 47:A. providing B. making
C. substituting
D. combining
Quaestion 48:A. various
B. variously

C. vary
D. variety
 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 ofprimary stress in each of the following questions.
Quaestion 49:A. explore B. inform
C. cancel
D. prevent
Quaestion 50:A. invention B. attitude
C. company
D. manager
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