Đề thi chính thức THPT quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2018 – Mã đề 401

Câu 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games.- Silas: Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games someday in the future?- Salah: ______. We can't afford such a big event.

Câu 2: Laura is telling Bob about her exam results.- Laura: ______- Bob: That's great. Congratulations!

Câu 3: 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. Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important discoveries in different fields.

Câu 4: It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for disseminating knowledge and information.

Câu 5: 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. With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of getting into financial difficulties.

Câu 6: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created favourable conditions for them to develop their business.

Câu 7: 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.

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Câu 9: 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.

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Câu 11: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. It ______ to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colours on account of his working hard during the term.

Câu 12: Our father suggested ______ to Da Nang for this summer holiday.

Câu 13: The patients ______ with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving conventional medicine.

Câu 14: Only after she ______ from a severe illness did she realise the importance of good health.

Câu 15: Several measures have been proposed to ______ the problem of unemployment among university graduates.

Câu 16: There is no excuse for your late submission! You ______ the report by last Friday.

Câu 17: The presenter started his speech with a few ______ jokes to build rapport with the audience.

Câu 18: It is advisable that the apprentice should be ______ to learn the ins and outs of the new job.

Câu 19: Mary rarely uses social networks, ______?

Câu 20: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make a good ______ on job interviewers.

Câu 21: If Martin were here now, he ______ us to solve this difficult problem.

Câu 22: You shouldn't lose heart; success often comes to those who are not ______ by failures.

Câu 23: 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. It concerns many sociologists that inadequate parents skills may lead to an increase in the number of incidents of juvenile delinquency.

Câu 24: It is the ASEAN Para Games that disabled athletes have an opportunity to have their talents and efforts recognised

Câu 25: Teenagers is greatly influenced by not only their parents but also their peers.

Câu 26: 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. I find it useful to join the sports club.

Câu 27: It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly improved farmers' lives.

Câu 28: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.

Câu 29: 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. Mary left home to start an independent life. She realised how much her family meant to her.

Câu 30: Kate completed her higher education. She then decided to travel the world before getting a job.

Câu 31: 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 31 to 35. Urban development is having a direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has been noticed that the difference (31) ______ temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon occurs in both winter and summer. Experts agree that this is due to urban development, when open green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concrete buildings. These materials retain heat generated by the Sun and release it through the night. In Atlanta, in the US, this has even led to thunderstorms (32) ______ occur in the morning rather than, as is more common, in the afternoon. Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue (33) ______ it is not uncommon to find plants growing on top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore, the government has (34) ______ to transform it into a "city within a garden" and, in 2006, they held an international competition calling for entries to develop a master plan to help bring this about. One outcome was the creation of 18 "Supertrees" – metal constructions resembling very tall trees. Each one is a vertical freestanding garden and is (35) ______ to exotic plants and ferns. They also contain solar panels used to light the trees at night and also containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient. (31) ______

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Câu 36: 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. A letter of application is a sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the purpose of an application is to attract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant you an interview. To do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want from the job. Like a résumé, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate your skills and personality. If it is written with flair and understanding and prepared with professional care, it is likely to be very effective. While the résumé must be factual, objective, and brief, the letter is your chance to interpret and expand. It should state explicitly how your background relates to the specific job, and it should emphasise your strongest and most relevant characteristics. The letter should demonstrate that you know both yourself and the company. The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest. It should be neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It should never express dissatisfaction with the present or former job or employer. And you should avoid discussing your reasons for leaving your last job. Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement requires that you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them "negotiable." However, when you go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For this reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You don't want to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable.(Adapted from "Select Readings - Intermediate" by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen) What is the passage mainly about?

Câu 37: According to paragraph 1, in a letter of application, the applicant tries to ______.

Câu 38: The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

Câu 39: The word "explicitly" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

Câu 40: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about a letter of application?

Câu 41: The word "broach" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.

Câu 42: According to paragraph 4, in a job interview, the applicant should be ready to ______.

Câu 43: 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. Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of other members of the comprehensive school, it is Henry, with his soulful eyes and glossy hair, who has hogged the limelight, appearing on television in Britain and abroad. Yet despite all the public adulation, Henry stirs up no envy or resentment among the 2000 students – in fact, they all adore him. The dog, who first arrived six months ago, is a super dog, who has improved students' behaviour and encouraged more students to focus on their academic achievement. Andrew Wainwright, a student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and calming about being able to interact with Henry during his time at the school's catch-up classes, and that if he falls behind, that opportunity will be denied. Even doubting staff have finally been won round. Perhaps that is because Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has also had a calming effect on them. It was Andrew's teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counsellor, Julie Smart, who first proposed buying a school dog. "Julie and I were talking one day about how looking after dogs can positively affect children's conduct," says Brown. "We did some research and discovered that the presence of pets has been shown to be therapeutic. A number of studies have shown that animals improve recovery after surgery or illness and have a calming influence on people in a lot of settings. Some of my kids can be a handful and some of the children Julie counsels have terrible problems." Could the school dog become a craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, a primary school for children with behavioural problems, have stepped forward to point out they already have one . Rosie Johnston, a Mulberry staff member has been bringing her golden retriever, Muskoka, into school for three years. Apart from being a calming influence, Muskoka even plays his part in literacy lessons. Children at the school can be too shy to read to adults so they read to Muskoka. "Their anxiety about mispronouncing something or getting the words in the wrong order is reduced when they read to him," says Johnston. Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen's University Belfast specialises in animal-human interaction. She believes that the underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer unconditional love and that cheers up adults and children and helps with self-esteem. But traditionalist Chris Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools says, "I don't see why a teacher cannot create a positive learning environment through the subject they teach and their personality. Dogs strike me as a bit of a publicity stunt. It's the kind of sentimental story journalists love." Despite this sentiment, Henry remains as popular as ever. (Adapted from "Ready for Advanced" by Roy Norris and Amanda French with Miles Hordern) Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?

Câu 44: The word "adulation" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

Câu 45: The phrase "a handful" in paragraph 3 is probably descriptive of a child who is ______.

Câu 46: Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph 3 as a potential impact of keeping a pet?

Câu 47: The word "one" in paragraph 4 refers to _______.

Câu 48: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by Muskoka at the Mulberry Bush?

Câu 49: Which of the following best summarises Chris Woodhead's viewpoint in paragraph 5?

Câu 50: Which of the following is implied in the passage?