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KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2018

Bài thi: NGOẠI NGỮ; Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the

following questions.

Question 1: After a momentary ______ of concentration, Simon managed to regain his focus and

completed the test.

. failure

A

. lapse

B

. fault

C

. error

D

Question 2: Michael rarely returns to his hometown, ______?

. doesn't he

A

. hasn't he

B

. does he

C

. has he

D

Question 3: If you didn't have to leave today, I ______ you around the city.

. have shown

A

. will show

B

. would show

C

. showed

D

Question 4: The ______ prices of property in big cities may deter people on low incomes from owning

a house there.

. competitive

A

. forbidding

B

. prohibitive

C

. inflatable

D

Question 5:

The operation of the newly constructed plants is likely to lead to ______ environmental

consequences.

. far-reaching

A

. far-gone

B

. far-flung

C

. far-off

D

Question 6: He promised ______ his daughter a new bicycle as a birthday present.

. to buying

A

. buying

B

. buy

C

. to buy

D

Question 7: Many parents tend to make their children study hard in the belief that good education will

enable them to ______ in the future.

. get on

A

. turn up

B

. turn away

C

. get out

D

Question 8: I've been waiting for hours. You ______ to tell me you would come late.

. needn't have phoned

A

. must have phoned

B

. oughtn't to have phoned

C

. should have phoned

D

Question 9: Drastic measures should be taken to tackle the problems ______ child abuse.

. are involving

A

. to involve

B

. involving

C

. involved

D

Question 10: You must not ______ any step in the process; otherwise, you would not be able to cook

the dish properly.

. leave

A

. quit

B

. skip

C

. hide

D

Question 11: Only after he ______ the job as a computer programmer did he realise how much he

loved it.

. would leave

A

. was leaving

B

. had left

C

. has left

D

Question 12: Susan has achieved great ______ in her career thanks to her hard work.

.

A successfully

.

B successful

.

C succeed

.

D success

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 13:

. charity

A

. agency

B

. origin

C

. disaster

D

Question 14:

. behave

A

. enter

B

. allow

C

. relax

D

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 15:

. finger

A

s

. attack

B

s

. medal

C

s

. concern

D

s

Question 16:

.

A m n

ea

.

B tr

t

ea

.

C w r

ea

.

D dr

m

ea

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each

of the following exchanges.

Question 17: Two students are talking about the school curriculum.

- Ted: "Swimming should be made part of the school curriculum."

- Kate: "______. It is an essential life skill."

. Not at all

A

. You can make it

B

. I can't agree with you more

C

. Oh, that's a problem

D

Question 18: Jane is talking to Mike, who has just helped her with her luggage.

- Jane: "______"

- Mike: "It's my pleasure."

. It's too heavy.

A

. It's not my duty.

B

. Welcome back.

C

. Thanks a lot, indeed.

D

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 19: People nationwide have acted without

to provide aids for the victims in the

hesitation

disaster-stricken areas.

. awareness

A

. uncertainty

B

. reluctance

C

. willingness

D

Question 20: Judy has just won a full scholarship to one of the most prestigious universities in the

country; she must be

now.

on cloud nine

. obviously delighted

A

. extremely panicked

B

. incredibly optimistic

C

. desperately sad

D

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 21: The football final has been

until next Sunday due to the heavy snowstorm.

postponed

. cancelled

A

. changed

B

. delayed

C

. continued

D

Question 22: The chairman's thought-provoking question

a lively debate among the

ignited

participants in the workshop.

. defined

A

. hosted

B

. triggered

C

. arose

D

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 23 to 27.

The costs of hosting the Olympics can

______

tens of billions of dollars, and it is commonplace for budgets to double or even triple. In addition to the

direct costs of hosting the Games (the opening and closing ceremonies, athletes' village, security, etc.),

cities often must build expensive new venues

______

While costs are the

______ concern for a host city, there are other factors to consider. For one,

an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending, corporate

sponsorship, and television rights. Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988) actually made a

large profit from the Games they hosted.

______, hosting the Olympic Games confers prestige on a

host city and country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism. The Olympics are also an

opportunity to invest in projects

______ improve the city's quality of life, such as new

transportation systems.

When hosting an Olympic Games, a country has to take account of several considerations, among

which the financial one is by far the most important.

(23)

(24)

lesser-known sports. Once constructed, sports

venues often incur additional maintenance costs long after the Games have ended.

(25)

(26)

(27)

(Adapted from

by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)

"Skillful Reading & Writing 4"

:

Question 23

. surmount

A

. outnumber

B

. overcharge

C

. exceed

D

:

Question 24

. on

A

. for

B

. at

C

. in

D

:

Question 25

. influential

A

. primary

B

. supplementary

C

. instrumental

D

:

Question 26

. Otherwise

A

. However

B

. For example

C

. In addition

D

:

Question 27

. what

A

. which

B

. whom

C

. who

D

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 28 to 34.

Another form of body language that is used differently, depending on the culture, is distance. In

North America people don't generally stand as close to each other as in South America. Two North

Americans who don't know each other well will keep a distance of four feet between them, whereas

South Americans in the same situation will stand two to three feet apart. North Americans will stand

closer than two feet apart only if they are having a confidential conversation or if there is

between them.

Body language is a vital form of communication. In fact, it is believed that the various forms of

body language contribute about 70 percent to our comprehension. It is important to note, however,

that body language varies in different cultures. Take for example, eye movement. In the USA a child

is expected to look directly at a parent or teacher who is scolding him/her. In other cultures the

opposite is true. Looking directly at a teacher or parent in such a situation is considered a sign of

disrespect.

intimacy

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Gestures are often used to communicate. We point a finger, raise an eyebrow, wave an arm – or

move any other part of the body – to show what we want to say. However, this does not mean that

people all over the world use the same gestures to express the same meanings. Very often we find that

the same gestures can communicate different meanings, depending on the country. An example of a

gesture that could be

is sticking out the tongue. In many cultures it is a sign of making

a mistake, but in some places

communicates ridicule.

misinterpreted

it

The dangers of misunderstanding one another are great. Obviously, it is not enough to learn the language

of another culture. You must also learn its non-verbal signals if you want to communicate successfully.

(Adapted from

by Judy Rapoport, Ronit Broder and Sarah Feingold)

"Reading Academic English"

:

Question 28

What is the passage mainly about?

. Misunderstandings in communication

A

.

B Interpretations of gestures in different cultures

.

C The significance of non-verbal signals in America

. Non-verbal communication across cultures

D

:

Question 29

According to paragraph 1, when scolded by his/her parent or teacher, an American child

is expected to ______.

.

A stand close to the person

.

B raise his/her eyebrows

.

C point a finger at the person

. look directly at the person

D

:

Question 30

The word "

" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

intimacy

. enjoyment

A

. closeness

B

. strength

C

. agreement

D

:

Question 31

"

The word

" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

misinterpreted

. mispronounced

A

. misbehaved

B

. misspelled

C

. misunderstood

D

:

Question 32

The word "

" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

it

. the country

A

. an example

B

.

C sticking out the tongue

. making a mistake

D

:

Question 33

As stated in the passage, in order to communicate successfully with people from another

culture, it is advisable for a person ______.

. to use the body language of the people from that culture

A

. to learn both the language and non-verbal signals of that culture

B

. to learn only non-verbal signals of that culture

C

. to travel to as many countries as possible

D

:

Question 34

Which form of body language is NOT mentioned in the passage?

. distance

A

. posture

B

. gesture

C

. eye movement

D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.

The green building movement, started in the 1970s as a way to reduce environmental destruction,

is changing the way buildings are constructed. In the early years, green builders were a small minority,

and their goals of reducing the environmental impact of buildings were considered unrealistic. Now,

however, the movement is growing, as builders have been able to take advantage of new technology.

Another solution is to reduce the amount of energy required in a building. It is possible to cut

electricity use noticeably by improving natural lighting and installing low-energy light bulbs. To reduce

the amount of fuel needed for heating or cooling, builders also add

to the walls so that the

building stays warmer in winter and cooler in summer.

One example of this advanced design is the Genzyme Center of Cambridge, the most

environmentally responsible office building in America. Every aspect of the design and building had to

consider two things: the need for a safe and pleasant workplace for employees and the need to lessen

the negative environmental impact. 75 percent of the building materials were recycled materials, and

the energy use has been reduced by 43 percent and water use by 32 percent, compared with other

buildings of the same size.

Green builders try to make use of recycled materials, which means less waste in dumps. Also,

they reduce environmental impact by reducing the energy requirements of a building. One way is

to provide an alternative, non-polluting source of energy. First, with solar panels, it is possible to

produce electricity from the rays of the sun. Once installed,

provide energy at no cost and

they

with no pollution.

insulation

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A larger project is

in China. The first phase of this project will include houses for 400

families built with solar power, non-polluting bricks, and recycled wall insulation. In a second phase,

entire neighborhoods in six cities will be built. If all goes well, the Chinese government plans to copy

these ideas in new neighborhoods across China.

Green building ideas, on a small or large scale, are spreading. Individuals, companies, and

governments are beginning to see their benefits. Not only are they environmentally friendly, green

buildings improve living and working conditions and also save money in the long run.

In other parts of the world, several large-scale projects have recently been developed

according to green building principles. One of these is in Vauban, Germany, in an area that was

once the site of army housing. The site has been completely rebuilt with houses requiring 30

percent less energy than conventional ones. These houses, heated by special non-polluting systems,

are also equipped with solar panels.

under way

(Adapted from

by Beatrice S. Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries)

"Advanced Reading Power"

:

Question 35

Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?

. New technologies applied to constructing office buildings

A

. Successful green building projects all over the world

B

. An environmentally friendly approach to constructing buildings

C

. Economic benefits of environmentally responsible buildings

D

:

Question 36

According to paragraph 1, the environmental goals set by green builders were initially

considered unrealistic presumably because ______.

. there was an abundance of natural materials for the construction of conventional buildings

A

. there was a lack of green builders at the beginning of the 20th century

B

. the problems of environment destruction were not prevalent at the time

C

. the potential applications of technology to constructing green buildings were not recognised then

D

:

Question 37

The word "

" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

they

. recycled materials

A

. green builders

B

. rays of the sun

C

. solar panels

D

:

Question 38

The word "

" in paragraph 3 mostly means ______.

insulation

. systems that protect buildings from the sun's rays

A

. materials that prevent heat loss and absorption

B

. panels that convert solar energy into electricity

C

. devices that monitor changes in temperature

D

:

Question 39

What is one common characteristic shared by the Genzyme Center of Cambridge and the

project in Vauban, Germany?

.

A Both took advantage of new insulation technology, which cuts down on construction costs.

.

B Both were built out of entirely recycled materials instead of conventional ones.

.

C Both are housing complexes with special, non-polluting heating systems.

.

D Both were built based on green building principles, which reduces energy use considerably.

:

Question 40

The phrase "

" in paragraph 6 mostly means ______.

under way

. being notified

A

. being launched

B

. being inspected

C

. being certified

D

:

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 7 as a merit of green buildings?

. Improving living conditions

A

. Proving more economical eventually

B

. Being friendly to the environment

C

. Increasing work productivity

D

:

Question 42

According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?

. They have only been built in technologically developed countries.

A

. They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world.

B

. They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens.

C

. They are more economical and produce no pollution.

D

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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 43: His friends supported and encouraged him. He did really well in the competition.

. Such were his friends' support and encouragement that he couldn't do really well in the

A

competition.

. Had it not been for his friends' support and encouragement, he couldn't have done so well in the

B

competition.

. No matter how much his friends supported and encouraged him, he couldn't do well in the

C

competition.

. If his friends had given him support and encouragement, he could have done really well in the

D

competition.

Question 44: Joe has finished his first-aid course. He proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.

.

A Although Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker, he hasn't finished his first-aid course.

.

B Having finished his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.

.

C Without finishing his first-aid course, Joe proves extremely helpful as a rescue worker.

.

D However helpful Joe proves as a rescue worker, he hasn't finished his first-aid course.

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 45: "Don't forget to submit your assignments by Thursday," said the teacher to the students.

. The teacher allowed the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.

A

. The teacher ordered the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.

B

. The teacher reminded the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.

C

. The teacher encouraged the students to submit their assignments by Thursday.

D

Question 46: They expect that recent changes will bring about an overall improvement in the quality of

the country's education.

. It was expected that recent changes would result in an overall improvement in the quality of the

A

country's education.

. It is expected that recent changes are caused by an overall improvement in the quality of the

B

country's education.

. Recent changes are expected to lead to an overall improvement in the quality of the country's

C

education.

. The quality of the country's education is expected to be the consequence of recent changes.

D

Question 47: She wasn't early enough to catch the bus.

. She didn't arrive late for the bus.

A

. She arrived too early for the bus.

B

. She was too late to catch the bus.

C

. She wasn't late for the bus.

D

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 48: It is

that people

light bonfires and have

the night of 5 November

th

in Britain

A B

fireworks as a

tradition.

national

C D

Question 49: They have carried out

research

the effects of smartphones on

exhausting

into

A

B

schoolchildren's

and their

.

behaviour

academic performance

C

D

Question 50: Most workers

to be happy

their

working

.

seems

with

new

conditions

A B C D

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