Đề thi thử THPT QG Tiếng Anh năm 2018

Câu 1:

A. catastrophic

B. preservation

C. fertilizer

D. electronic

Câu 2:

A. participant

B. individual

C. publicity

D. competitive

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.

Câu 3:

A. exports

B. is grown

C. in

D. of

Câu 4:

A. passed

B. with

C. that

D. happy

Câu 5:

A. attract

B. can use

C. and non-verbal

D. communication

Câu 6:

A. fossil

B. session

C. discuss

D. progress

Câu 7:

A. talked

B. naked

C. liked

D. asked

Câu 8:

A. Heavily as it rained

B. As it rained heavily

C. Though it rains heavily

D. In spite of heavily rain

Câu 9:

A. could recognize

B. could hardly recognize

C. wouldn’t have recognized

D. don’t recognize

Câu 10:

A. however

B. therefore

C. so

D. but

Câu 11:

A. Alike

B. Unlike

C. Dislike

D. Liking

Câu 12:

A. so

B. but

C. because

D. in case

Câu 13:

A. ring off

B. get off

C. go off

D. take off 

Câu 14:

A. occurred

B. happened

C. took place

D. took part

Câu 15:

A. when

B. if

C. what

D. why

Câu 16:

A. a great deal of sports equipment

B. many sports equipments

C. a sports equipment

D. many pieces of sports equipment 

Câu 17:

A. Bring

B. Take

C. Fetch

D. Leave 

Câu 18:

A. absorbed

B. attracted

C. drawn

D. obliged

Câu 19:

A. carried on

B. held up

C. put off

D. taken after

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Câu 20:

A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.

B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.

C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.

D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam. 

Câu 21:

A. She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.

B. She ordered me to see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up.

C. She insisted that I see a doctor unless the sore throat did not clear up.

D. She suggested that I see a doctor if the sore throat did not clear up. 

Câu 22:

A. Her teacher advised him and she didn't write a good essay.

B. Her teacher didn't advise her and she didn't write a good essay.

C. She wrote a good essay as her teacher gave her some advice.

D. If her teacher didn't advise her, she wouldnt write such a good essay.

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

Câu 23:

A. Although she didn't try hard to pass the driving test, she could pass it.

B. Despite being able to pass the driving test, she didn't pass it.

C. No matter how hard she tried, she could hardly pass the driving test.

D. She tried very hard, so she passed the driving test satisfactorily. 

Câu 24:

A. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn't sleep without it.

B. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep without it.

C. When Mary was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn't sleep without it.

D. As Mary couldn't sleep without her stuffed animal when Mary was young, she loved it.

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

Câu 25:

A. Why do you ask me? I don‟t know.

B. Do you get lost? I do too.

C. You missed the turn. It‟s back that way

D. You are going the wrong way. It‟s not here. 

Câu 26:

A. Not a chance.

B. That‟s very kind of you.

C. I can‟t agree more.

D. What a pity! 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Câu 27:

A. question

B. violate

C. disregard

D. follow

Câu 28:

A. rich citizens

B. active members

C. poor inhabitants

D. enthusiastic people

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 

Câu 29:

A. easy to find

B. difficult to access

C. unlikely to happen

D. impossible to reach 

Câu 30:

A. earlier than a particular moment

B. later than expected

C. early enough to do something

D. as long as expected

Understanding India's Caste System

It has been said that life is what we make of it. In other words, if we work hard and focus on our goals, we can have great careers and enjoy high status is society. However, these opportunities don‟t exist for everyone. In some places, the family you are born into will decide almost everything about your life. India‟s caste system is an example of this.

The caste system is a major part of the Hindu religion that has existed for thousands of years. It is a way of organizing and grouping people based on the occupation of the family. Castes will determine whom people can socialize with and their place in society. Originally, a person‟s caste was supposed to be determined by their personality, but over time it has been linked to their job and family.

There are four classes, also known as varnas, in India‟s caste system. The highest one is Brahmin. People in this class have jobs in education and religion. These are seen as extremely important functions for the society as they deal with the knowledge. The second highest level is the Kshatriya, or ruling class. People from this group can be soldiers, landowners, or have jobs in politics. The class beneath this is the Vaishya. These people often work in the commercial sector as merchants. The fourth class level is the Shudra. Shudras typically work as unskilled labourers doing factory or farm work, or they may also be employed as artists.

There is another group, the Harijan, that is at the bottom and considered to be outside of the caste system. For many years, they were known as Untouchables, people from this caste held the most undesirable jobs in society, such as cleaning up garbage. Furthermore, they weren‟t allowed to pray at public temples or drink water from the same wells as other classes. If someone from another caste came into contact with an Untouchable, they were considered dirty and would be expected to bathe vigorously to clean themselves.

Although the caste system still exists in India, the government is taking steps to improve the living conditions and decrease unemployment rates for the Shudras and Harijan. This includes providing better health care, offering literacy programmes, and making sure that people from higher social classes do not exploit them. It seems unlikely that the caste system will disappear any time soon, but the overall conditions for those at the bottom do seem to be improving.

Câu 31:

Which of the following is not true about India's caste system?

A. The caste system has been used in India for a long time.

B. The Kshatriya is the second highest class.

C. Hard work helps people move up in the caste system.

D. It is possible that a Shudra would work on a farm. 

Câu 32:

A. the fact that your origin will mostly decide your future

B. the pleasure of life in India

C. the India’s caste system existing for thousands of years

D. the major part of the Hindu religion 

Câu 33:

A. What a person believes on

B. When a person starts school

C. Who a person’s parents are

D. Where a person was born 

Câu 34:

A. A priest

B. A warrior

C. An inventor

D. A painter

Câu 35:

A. defeating

B. guessing

C. delaying

D. governing 

Câu 36:

A. they used to be known as Untouchables

B. they had to do undesirable jobs in society

C. any contact between someone from another caste with an Untouchable was considered unacceptable

D. anyone from another caste coming to contact with an Untouchable is not allowed to pray at temples 

Câu 37:

A. One day soon it won‟t be used anymore in India.

B. It is probably going to get worse before it gets better.

C. The bottom groups will rise to rule over the top classes.

D. It will likely continue to exist for a long time in India. 

Throughout the world there are different ways for people to greet each other. In much of the world, a handshake is the (38) __________ form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a (39) ___________ kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family. It can be a very (40) __________ surprise if you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead.

At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting (41) ___________ is followed. People may bow, grab another‟s arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places people just smile, look at the other‟s face and say nothing.

Most people in the world are tolerant of visitors and don‟t mind what travellers do that seems wrong as long as the visitors are (42)__________. A big part of the delightfulness of world travel is experiencing different customs.

Câu 38:

(38)___________

A. different

B. unique

C. common

D. same 

Câu 39:

A. light

B. superficial

C. fast

D. heavy 

Câu 40:

A. huge

B. large

C. big

D. great

Câu 41:

A. habit

B. routine

C. custom

D. tradition

Câu 42:

A. sincere

B. truthful

C. faithful

D. hopeful

Humans have struggled against weeds since the beginnings of agriculture. Marring our gardens is one of the milder effects of weeds – any plants that thrive where they are unwanted. They clog waterways, destroy wildlife habitats, and impede farming. Their spread eliminates grazing areas and accounts for one-third of all crop loss. They compete for sunlight, nutrients, and water with useful plants.

The global need for weed control had been answered mainly by the chemical industry. Its herbicides are effective and sometimes necessary, but some pose serious problems, particularly if misused. Toxic compounds threaten animal and public health when they accumulate in food plants, groundwater, and drinking water. They also harm workers who apply them.

In recent years, the chemical industry has introduced several herbicides that are more ecologically sound. Yet new chemicals alone cannot solve the world‟s weed problems. Hence, scientists are exploring the innate weed-killing powers of living organisms, primarily insects and microorganisms.

The biological agents now in use are environmentally benign and are harmless to humans. They can be chosen for their ability to attack selected targets and leave crops and other plants untouched. In contrast, some of the most effective chemicals kill virtually all the plants they come in contact with, sparing only those that are naturally resistant or have been genetically modified for resistance. Furthermore, a number of biological agents can be administered only once, after which no added applications are needed. Chemicals typically must be used several times per growing season.

Câu 43:

With what topic does this passage primarily deal?

A. The dangers of toxic chemicals.

B. A proposal to ban the use of all herbicides.

C. The importance of the chemical industry.

D. Advantages of biological agents over chemical ones. 

Câu 44:

A. planting

B. spoiling

C. dividing

D. replacing 

Câu 45:

A. drain

B. grow along

C. obstruct

D. float on

Câu 46:

A. grazing area

B. weeds

C. nutrients

D. wildlife habitats

Câu 47:

A. It has become more dangerous recently.

B. It is occasionally required.

C. It is safe but inefficient.

D. It should be increased.

Câu 48:

A. effective

B. natural

C. active

D. organic

Câu 49:

A. treatments

B. requests

C. special purposes

D. qualifications

Câu 50:

A. Two possible causes of a phenomenon are compared.

B. A problem is described and possible solutions are discussed.

C. A general idea is introduced and several specific examples are given.

D.  A recommendation is analysed and rejected.