Đề thi thử môn Tiếng Anh THPT Quốc Gia năm 2017 trường Đại Học Ngoại Thương lần 3

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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Question 2:

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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Question 4:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5 She deeply resents to be told what to do by someone in a lower position than her.
          A                      B                                       C                                           D

Question 6:

Color blindness may exist at birth or may occur later in life as a result from disease or injury.
           A                        B                                        C                              D

Question 7: The fact that certain animal species have become, or are about to become, extinct today are entirely man’s
                      A                                                            B                                                          C                  D
responsibility.

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

Question 8:

By May, Sarah _______ enough for a trip to Japan.

Question 9:

This monument ______ solders who died in the war.

Question 10:

With the exception of mercury, _______ at standard temperature.

Question 11:

We live in the _______ on the corner.

Question 12:

Coal, oil and other similar _____ resources may eventually be replaced by solar
energy.

Question 13:

You _______ continue. You have made your point clear enough.

Question 14:

_______ price is high, we cannot afford to buy a new car.

Question 15:

Having been delayed by heavy traffic, _______.

Question 16:

_______ it were well paid, I would accept this proposal.

Question 17:

They still haven’t make a decision _______ to the new color scheme.

Question 18:

My English is progressing in ______.

Question 19:

I know we had an argument, but now I’d quite like to _______.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 20:

Mr. Smith is going shopping to buy a pair of new shoes.
Mr. Smith: - I’d like to try on these shoes, please.
Salesgirl: - _______

Question 21:

Mary is moving out. She is having trouble with some heavy boxes and she wants Tom
to help her.
Mary: - __________
Tom: - Yes, of course.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the under lined word(s)in each of the following questions.

Question 22:

The editor, preferring a more terse writing style, cut 500 words from the 2000-word article.

Question 23:

My aunt’s new book is published next year.

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 24:

He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.

Question 25:

He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.

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 26:

At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement.

Question 27:

People who are unhappy sometimes try to compensate by eating too much.

Question 28:

“Why don't you have your room repainted?” said Nick to Joey.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Question 29:

The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.

Question 30:

I think I should have cooked more food. There is nothing left now.

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.
TREES FOR LIFE
Trees are amongst the biggest and longest-living things on Earth, some (31) _______ back longer than the oldest buildings. But as well as being nice to look at, trees also play an important role in improving the quality of our lives.

On a world-wide (32) _______, forests help to slow down the effects of global warming by using up the gas known as carbon dioxide and giving (33) _______ the oxygen we need to breathe. At local neighborhood level, trees also bring important environmental benefits. They offer shade and shelter, which in turn reduces the amount of energy needed to heat and cool nearby buildings; at the same time, they also remove other impurities from the air we breathe

Urban trees are especially important because for many people they provide the only daily contact with the natural world. What’s more, urban trees also provide a home for birds, small animals and (34) _______ the trees we could lose the pleasure of seeing these creatures in our cities. Unfortunately, (35) _______, trees in cities are now coming under threat. There is a limit to the level of pollution they can put up with and, down at the street level, their roots are being seriously disturbed by the digging needed to make way for modern telephone, television and other cables.

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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.

Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet.

Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but it will not, by itself, prevent animals from being hunted and killed.

Question 36:
What is the main topic of the passage?

Question 37:

The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following?

Question 38:

The passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast _______.

Question 39:

What does the word “this” in the first paragraph refer to in the passage?

Question 40:

The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following?

Question 41:

The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in the second paragraph to mean _______.

Question 42:

Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?

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.
RACES AND THEIR GENETIC DIFFERENCES

Genetics is the study of hereditary characteristics that are passed down from one generation of living organisms to another. Although farmers have used selective breeding to improve the resilience of crops and animals, it wasn't until the mid-1800s that Gregor Mendel started the science of genetics as we know it today. Following Mendel's methods, scientists have discovered "chromosomes" and "DNA". With the ability to study DNA, scientists were able to study the genetic differences between races. 

Modern genetics discovered that all humans are descendants of "Mitochondrial Eve," a woman who lived over 150,000 years ago in Africa. Since the first humans were born, over 75,000 generations have passed, and many subtle differences are now evident. Humans share at least 99% of their genetic makeup. A 1% difference may not seem like much, but when you consider that a chimpanzee shares 98% of human genes, you realize how much a 1% difference makes! 

Africans are more closely related to Europeans than any other two groups, despite the fact that they differ so much in appearance. The biggest genetic differences are found between Africans and the native populations of North America (22%). However, it is essential to note that the genetic differences between people of the same race are much greater than the differences between people of different races. This means that the argument which claims that genetic differences make one race superior to another is nothing but a tall story. 

The differences in various populations may also be the result of circumstances rather than genetic makeup. Factors such as climate, diet, health care, education, and employment as well as other socioeconomic factors are all influential. However, there are some traits which are genetic; for example, there is a much higher incidence of sickle- cell anemia among black populations than any other population group. Adult African-Americans and Latinos have twice as many cases of diabetes than Caucasians. In the U.S., Latinos suffer more deaths from liver disease than other races. Europeans suffer more from heart disease and cancer. 

Genes not only affect our susceptibility to disease, they also affect our physical attributes. The Dinka people from the Sudan are considered to be the tallest people with men having an average height of 6ft 3in., while women hit the big time with an impressive 5ft 3in. This contrasts sharply with the Pygmy tribes who get the short end of the stick at only about 4ft 11in tall. 

Genetic differences may help us to tailor health services to people of different races or to detect life threatening diseases early. However, they are not significant enough to support the claim that one race is superior to another. In fact, our modern scientific understanding of human genetic diversity flies in the face of almost all our social stereotypes.

Question 43:

What is genetics?

Question 44:

Why do farmers practice selective farming?

Question 45:

What were scientists able to discover using Mendel's methods?

Question 46:

What does the phrase “a tall story” mean?

Question 47:

Where do the greatest genetic differences occur?

Question 48:

What two factors contribute to the differences between races?

Question 49:

Which diseases are African-Americans more likely to get?

Question 50:

What is the author saying in the last paragraph?