Đề thi thử THPT QG môn Tiếng Anh #14

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

My friend Albert has decided to buy a motorbike. His car was stolen last week.

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation.

Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

Choose the correct answer in each of the following questions.

Why so many people die from this illness _____ unknown, but researchers have learned much about the source of the problem.

The clown was wearing a ___ wig and a red nose.

That carcinogenic substances _____ in many common household items is well-known.

Hurricanes ____ during this time of year.

To give an effective speech, _____ is the delivery that is most important.

We've got a very _____ teacher, who doesn't mind if we are a bit late.

Having been found guilty of theft, _____ to find work in his chosen field as an accountant.

If Mr. Smith ______ me the job, I'd turn it down.

Hardly anyone knows about the incident, _____?

Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

- What did I do wrong?

- _______

- Do you like my new shoes?

- "______"

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The systems caused by ingestion of a harmful chemical must be counteracted within minutes in order to avoid permanent damage to the kidneys and other vital organs.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

An Alzheimer patient's incomprehensible ramblings will frequently upset family members, who may take the statements personally.

Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)
The presentation by Dr. Dineen was self-explanatory.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

This is the first time Janet has taken so difficult class, but she plans to complete it.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Even when graduate of a reputable business school has proper credentials, he or she may have difficulty finding a job due to lack of practical experience.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
He enjoyed not only riding his bike but also the scenery.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to this sentence.

It wasn't necessary for me to go out after all.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the following question.

“I was walking home when I saw the accident yesterday,” James said.

Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.

When she heard the results, Mary began to feel more confident.

Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.

You usually drive fast. You use more petrol than usual.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Did you know that you do not have to be a chemist to invent something? An example of a chemistry invention that was made by a non-scientist is Liquid Paper. In 1952, a divorced woman named Bette Nesmith Graham needed to work to support herself and her son. Life was very difficult for a single mother. [1] She soon found a job as a typist, but she was not very good at it. [2] She made a lot of errors typing leading her to formulate a white tempura paint to hide them. [3] Using her kitchen as a laboratory, she developed a liquid that other people wanted to buy and use. She named this liquid “Mistake Out”. [4] While continuing to work as a secretary, she educated herself in business methods, promotion, and research until she was satisfied that the product she had developed was really worthwhile. Sometimes around 1952 she offered “Mistake Out” to IBM, which turned it down. From 1952 until 1979 she continued to make and sell “Mistake Out”, now renamed “Liquid Paper”, out of her home. In 1979, the Gillette Corporation bought “Liquid Paper” for $47.5 million dollars plus royalties.

The word "formulate‟ in bold in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to____.

What can be inferred about Graham?

The word ‘it’ in the second paragraph refers to___.

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

Competition

Rivalry among business and service industries is called competition. This feature of a market economy
encourages business to improve their good and services, keep their prices affordable, and offer new products to attract more buyers.

There are four basic types of competition in business that form a continuum from pure competition through
monopolistic competition and oligopoly to monopoly. (See diagram) At one end of the continuum, pure
competition results when every company has a similar product. Companies that deal in commodities such as
wheat or corn are often involved in pure competition. In Pure Competition, it is often the ease and efficiency of distribution that influences purchase.

In contrast, in monopolistic competition, several companies may compete for the sale of items that may be
substituted. The classic example of monopolistic competition is coffee and tea. If the price of one is perceived
as too high, consumers may begin to purchase the other. Coupons and other discounts are often used as part of a marketing strategy to influence sales.

Oligopoly occurs when a few companies dominate the sales of a product or service. For example, only five
airline carriers control more than 70 percent of all ticket sales in the United States. In oligopoly, serious
competition is not considered desirable because it would result in reduced revenue for every company in the
group. Although price wars do occur, in which all companies offer substantial savings to customers, a
somewhat similar tendency to raise prices simultaneously is also usual.

Finally, monopoly occurs when only one firm sells the product. Some monopolies have been tolerated for
producers of goods and services that have been considered basic or essential, including electricity and water. In these cases, it is government control, rather than competition, that protects and influences sales.
The following chart represents the competition continuum.

Most....................Competition........................Least
Pure Monopolistic - oligopoly - Monopoly competition

The word "tolerated" in the passage could best be replaced by_____.

The author mentions all of the following as characteristic of monopoly EXCEPT___.

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

Don’t forget your hat

An important point to remember if you like spending time out in an open air is that the human head doesn't work very well outdoor if it becomes too hot, cold or wet. That‟s why a hat is a good investment, whenever you are planning to go out and about. Surprisingly, a single waterproof hat with a brim will do the (1)____ adequately in most conditions.

In cold climates, the problem is that the head is (2)____ heat all the time. As much as fifty to sixty percent of your body's heat is lost through the head and neck, (3)____ on which scientist you believe. Clearly, this heat loss needs to be prevented, but it's important to remember that hats don‟t actually keep you warm, they simply stop heat escaping.

Just as important is the need to protect your neck from the effects of bright sunlight, and the brim of your hat will do this. If you prefer a baseball cap, (4)____ buying one that has a drop down "tail‟ at the back to stop your neck getting sunburnt.

And in wet weather, (5)____ hats are often more practical than pooling up the hood of your waterproof coat because when you turn your head, the hat goes with you, whereas the hood usually does not.

Choose the word or phrase that best fits (1).

Choose the word or phrase that best fits (2).

Choose the word or phrase that best fits (3).

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