Đề thi thử tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 12 - Tỉnh Ninh Bình - Năm học 2019-2020 - Mã đề: 015

Mã đề thi 015
ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO 
TỈNH NINH BÌNH

(Đề thi gồm có 04 trang)
ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2019-2020
Môn: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
Họ tên thí sinh:....................................................; Số báo danh:..................... 
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 1: A. biologist	B. mischievous	C. decision	D. obedient
Question 2: A. enter	B. express	C. employ	D. reduce
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 3: You can learn a lot about American history. Make sure you visit the exhibition tomorrow.
A. You can learn a lot about American history unless you visit the exhibition tomorrow.
B. You can’t learn a lot about American history if you visit the exhibition tomorrow.
C. You can learn a lot about American history provided you visit the exhibition tomorrow.
D. You can’t learn a lot about American history in case you visit the exhibition tomorrow.
Question 4: We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.
A. Hardly had we arrived at the airport when we realized that our passports are still at home.
B. Not until had we arrived at the airport we realized our passports were still at home.
C. Not until we arrived at the airport did we realize that our passports were still at home.
D. No sooner had we realized our passports were still at home than we arrived at the airport.
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 5: Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate their position accurately.
A. carelessly	B. untruthfully	C. easily	D. precisely
Question 6: Hundreds of health workers rallied on Thurday to show solidarity for Black Lives Matter as protests continued in the U.S. over the death of a 46-year-old African American.
A. google met	B. gathered together	C. ran a marathon	D. raised money
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 7: The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
A. expensive	B. difficult to operate
C. complicated	D. simple and easy to use
Question 8: I was going to try bungee jumping but lost my nerve at the last minute.
A. was discouraged from trying	B. was determined to go ahead
C. grew out of it	D. lost my temper
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.
GLOBAL WARMING
	Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate. Many scientists (9) _____ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase in the world's temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at risk from the forces of the wind, rain and sun. According to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more severe and causing sea levels all around the world to rise. 
	Environmental groups are putting pressure on governments to take (10) _____ to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given off by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in favor of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, (11) _____ could then replace existing power station. 
	Some scientists, (12) _____, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and (13) _____ gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results. Global warming, it seems, is to stay.
Question 9: A. put	B. take	C. give	D. have
Question 10: A. time	B. advantage	C. care	D. action
Question 11: A. why	B. who	C. what	D. which
Question 12: A. but	B. although	C. despite	D. however
Question 13: A. every	B. other	C. another	D. others
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 14: Only a few of the many species _____ risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal protection.
A. with	B. on	C. at	D. in
Question 15: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced plans to quickly restart the tourism market _____.
A. when Covid-19 will end	B. until Covid-19 ended
C. as soon as Covid-19 pandemic ends	D. after Covid-19 had ended
Question 16: I have heard nothing from him since he _____.
A. will leave	B. leave	C. left	D. was leaving
Question 17: As the world's most _____ nation in tackling with Covid-19, Vietnam is cautiously lifting social distancing measures and restrictions on movement.
A. successful	B. succeed	C. success	D. successfully
Question 18: Have you ever considered _____ to study in a foreign country?
A. having gone	B. to be going	C. to go	D. going
Question 19: The existence of such a center is expected to help ASEAN members facilitate assistance to any country _____ by a disaster.
A. hit	B. hitting	C. to hit	D. hits
Question 20: We regret that it is impossible to meet the _____ date for the goods you recently ordered from us.
A. delivery	B. arrival	C. carriage	D. transport
Question 21: People also need to _____ the same warnings in mind if they use mobile phones and emails.
A. take	B. have	C. put	D. bear
Question 22: Winning the cup in 1998 was just a _____ in the pan – they haven’t won the match since then.
A. blaze	B. flame	C. light	D. flash
Question 23: The committee is _____ of well-known mountaineers.
A. comprised	B. consisted	C. included	D. contained
Question 24: I knew they were talking about me _____ they stopped when I entered the room.
A. because	B. despite	C. because of	D. although
Question 25: The weather is hot today, _____?
A. aren't they	B. isn't there	C. isn't he	D. isn't it
Question 26: Of all the world’s major oceans, _____ Arctic Ocean is the shallowest.
A. Ø (no article)	B. the	C. an	D. a
Question 27: If I _____ in London now, I could visit British Museum.
A. had been	B. would be	C. am	D. were
Question 28: I try to be friendly but it is hard to _____ some of my colleagues.
A. watch out for	B. stand in for	C. get on with	D. come up with
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 following questions.
 Since the early eighties, we have been only too aware of the devastating effects of large-scale environmental pollution. Such pollution is generally the result of poor government planning in many developing nations or the shortsighted, selfish policies of the already industrialized countries, which encourage a minority of the world’s population to squander the majority of its natural resources.
While events such as the deforestation of the Amazon jungle or the nuclear disaster in Chernobyl continue to receive high media exposure, as do acts of environmental sabotage, it must be remembered that not all pollution is on this grand scale. A large proportion of the world's pollution has its source much closer to home. The recent spillage of crude oil from an oil tanker accidentally discharging its cargo straight into Sydney not only caused serious damage to the harbor foreshores but also created severely toxic fumes which hung over the suburbs for days and left the angry residents wondering how such a disaster could have been allowed to happen.
Avoiding pollution can be a fulltime job. Try not to inhale traffic fumes; keep away from Chemical plants and building-sites; wear a mask when cycling. It is enough to make you want to stay at home. But that, according to a growing body of scientific evidence, would also be a bad idea. Research shows that levels of pollutants such as hazardous gases, particulate matter and other chemical 'nasties’ are usually higher indoors than out, even in the most polluted cities. Since the average American spends 18 hours indoors for every hour outside, it looks as though many environmentalists may be attacking the wrong target.
Question 29: The best title for this passage could be _____.
A. indoor pollution in industrialized countries.
B. deforestation of the Amazon jungle.
C. the devastating effects of environmental pollution in some areas.
D. environmental pollution as a result of poor policies.
Question 30: Which statement about Sydney harbor is probably TRUE according to the passage?
A. The Sydney Harbour oil spill was the result of a deliberate act of sabotage.
B. The Sydney Harbour oil spill was the result of a tanker pumping oil into the sea.
C. The Sydney Harbour oil spill was the result of a collision between two oil tankers.
D. The Sydney Harbour oil spill was the result of a ship refueling in the harbor.
Question 31: The word “its” in paragraph 2 refers to _____?
A. pollution	B. an oil tanker	C. crude oil	D. spillage
Question 32: In paragraph 3, the writer suggests that _____.
A. Americans spend too little time outdoors
B. hazardous gases are concentrated in industrial suburbs
C. there are several ways to avoid city pollution
D. people should avoid working in cities
Question 33: The word "nasties" in paragraph 3 means _____.
A. composition	B. dirty	C. dangerous	D. kind
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 34: Joanna is inviting Sally to go out with her.
- Joanna: "Well, would you like to come out for dinner? Let's go somewhere this evening."
- Sally: “_____”
A. How do you feel about it?	B. I love going out.
C. Really? I'd love to.	D. Shall we go out tonight?
Question 35: Thanh and Son are talking about their friend, Lan.
- Thanh: "Lan's the best singer in our school." 	 - Son : “_____”
A. Yes, please.	B. Yes, tell me about it!
C. That's OK!	D. I can't agree with you more!
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 following questions.
 Improving girls’ educational levels has been demonstrated to have clear impacts on the health and economic future of young women, which in turn improves the prospects of their entire community. The infant mortality rate of babies whose mothers have received primary education is half that of children whose mothers are illiterate. In the poorest countries of the world, 50% of girls do not attend secondary school. Yet, research shows that every extra year of school for girls increases their lifetime income by 15%. Improving female education, and thus the earning potential of women, improves the standard of living for their own children, as women invest more of their income in their families than men do. Yet, many barriers to education for girls remain. In some African countries, such as Burkina Faso, girls are unlikely to attend school for such basic reasons as a lack of private latrine facilities for girls.
Higher attendance rates of high schools and university education among women, particularly in developing countries, have helped them make inroads into professional careers with better-paying salaries and wages. Education increases a woman's (and her partner and the family's) level of health and health awareness. Furthering women's levels of education and advanced training also tends to lead to later ages of initiation of sexual activity and first intercourse, later age at first marriage, and later age at first childbirth, as well as an increased likelihood to remain single, have no children, or have no formal marriage and alternatively, have increasing levels of long-term partnerships. It can lead to higher rates of barrier and chemical contraceptive use (and a lower level of sexually transmitted infections among women and their partners and children), and can increase the level of resources available to women who divorce or are in a situation of domestic violence. It has been shown, in addition, to increase women's communication with their partners and their employers, and to improve rates of civic participation such as voting or the holding of office.
Question 36: What can be the best title of the reading passage?
A. Education and Violence Against Women	B. Woman's Rights to Lifelong Education
C. Education and Women's Empowerment	D. Female Education and Social Benefits
Question 37: It is stated in the first paragraph that _____.
A. women's education levels have influence on the prospect of their community
B. earning their own living, women take the responsibility of running the household
C. it is the children's schooling that helps their mothers increase their lifetime income
D. women who have little schooling often have no idea of raising their children
Question 38: It is implied in the first paragraph that _____.
A. the husband in a family takes little responsibility in rearing the children
B. there are numerous reasons for women not to come to class worldwide
C. the mother in a family makes every effort to raise the children effectively
D. the children's standard of living largely depends on their mother's income
Question 39: The word "barriers" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.
A. fences	B. limits	C. aids	D. difficulties
Question 40: The phrase "make inroads into" in the second paragraph can be best replaced with _____.
A. take the chance in	B. make head or tail of
C. succeed in taking	D. celebrate achievement in
Question 41: According to the passage, furthering women's levels of education and advanced training does NOT result in _____.
A. higher rates of barrier and chemical contraceptive use
B. an increased level of health awareness for the husbands
C. an increased likelihood to remain single among women
D. improved rates of civic participation among women
Question 42: The word "It" in the passage refers to _____.
A. a woman's level of health and health awareness
B. furthering women's levels of education and advanced training
C. increasing levels of long-term partnership
D. higher attendance rates of high schools and university education
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 43: Since Trang An were recognised as the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site in 
	 A	 B
2014, Ninh Binh has made great efforts to conserve and develop it.
	 C D
Question 44: For accuracy and reliable world weather forecasts, forecasts up to 14 days as well as 
	A	B	 C
radar, satellites and historic data, visit World Weather Online.
	D
Question 45: The sign says that we should read the constructions carefully before proceeding.
	 A 	 B	 C	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 46: A. serves	B. hopes	C. likes	D. writes
Question 47: A. flight	B. discuss	C. lively	D. licence
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 48: “I am going to Brighton tomorrow,” said Peter.
A. Peter said he was going to Brighton next day.
B. Peter said he is going to Brighton the day after.
C. Peter said he was going to Brighton the following day.
D. Peter said he was going to Brighton tomorrow.
Question 49: There is no need for you to redecorate your room.
A. You needn’t redecorate your room.	
B. You didn’t have to redecorate your room.
C. You mustn’t redecorate your room.	
D. You didn’t need to redecorate your room.
Question 50: Meaningful silence is always better than meaningless words.
A. Words are always meaningless, and so is silence.
B. Meaningful silence is the best among meaningful words.
C. Meaningless words are not as good as meaningful silence.
D. Silence is always less meaningful than words are.
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