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CỤM CHUYÊN MÔN 1 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2017
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1: I ____________ the whole of War and Peace by the time I was seven years old.
A. had read B. had been read C. was reading D. have been reading
Question 2: The old woman is said ____________all her money to an old people's home when she died.
A. to leaving B. to leave C. to have left D. have left
Question 3: I’ve never seen anyone so ______ to their job as Philip is.
A. interested B. keen C. eager D. dedicated
Question 4: You________________that film last week - it was only released yesterday.
A. didn't need to see B. can't have seen C. couldn’t see D. mustn't have seen
Question 5: Most parents do not allow their children ______ out late.
A. stayed B. staying C. to stay D. stay
Question 6: The Federation’s mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people who are victims of______
disasters, poverty and health emergencies.
A. natural B. naturally C. naturalize D. nature
Question 7: For many years people have wondered ___________ exists elsewhere in the universe.
A. life as it B. that life C. whether life D. life which
Question 8: They are _________ danger of losing their spectator status.
A. at B. by C. in D. on
Question 9: If the examiner can't ___________ sense of your writing, you'll get a low mark.
A. make B. take C. understand D. bring
Question 10: Not only ________ among the largest animals that ever lived, but they are also among the most
intelligent.
A. whales B. some whales C. they are whales D. are whales
Question 11: He waved to ____________ the attention of the waitress.
A. ask B. attract C. pay D. pull
Question 12: __________ is more interested in rhythm than in melody is apparent from his compositions.
A. Philip Glass B. That Philip Glass
C. Because Philip Glass D. Philip Glass, who

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 13: Water polo is a game in which is played in the water by two teams, each with seven players.
A B C D
Question 14: Because there were so few women in the early Western states, the freedom and rights of Western
A B
women were more extensive than Eastern ladies.
C D
Question 15: Although research has been ongoing since 1930, the existence of ESP – perception and
A B
communication without the use of sight, hear, taste, touch, or smell – is still disputed.
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 16: A. hoped B. saved C. finished D. watched
Question 17: A. extension B. assist C. expansion D. pressure

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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.
In the history of technology, computers and calculators were innovative developments. They are essentially
different from all other machines because they have a memory. This memory stores instructions and information.
In a calculator, the instructions are the various functions of arithmetic, which are permanently remembered by the
machine and cannot be altered or added to. The information consists of the numbers keyed in.
An electronic pocket calculator can perform almost instant arithmetic. A calculator requires an input unit to feed
in numbers, a processing unit to make the calculation, a memory unit, and an output unit to display the result. The
calculator is powered by a small battery or by a panel of solar cells. Inside is a microchip that contains the memory
and processing units and also controls the input unit, which is the keyboard, and the output unit, which is the
display.
The input unit has keys for numbers and operations. Beneath the keys is a printed circuit board containing a set
of contacts for each key. Pressing a key closes the contacts and sends a signal along a pair of lines in the circuit
board to the processing unit, in which the binary code for that key is stored in the memory. The processing unit also
sends the code to the display. Each key is connected by a different pair of lines to the processing unit, which
repeatedly checks the lines to find out when a pair is linked by a key.
The memory unit stores the arithmetic instructions for the processing unit and holds the temporary results that
occur during calculation. Storage cells in the memory unit hold the binary codes for the keys that have been
pressed. The number codes, together with the operation code for the plus key, are held in temporary cells until the
processing unit requires them.
When the equals key is pressed, it sends a signal to the processing unit. This takes the operation code – for
example, addition – and the two numbers being held in the memory unit and performs the operation on the two
numbers. A full adder does the addition, and the result goes to the decoder in the calculator’s microchip. This code
is then sent to the liquid crystal display unit, which shows the result, or output, of the calculation.
Question 18: What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To explain how a calculator works
B. To discuss innovative developments in technology
C. To summarize the history of technology
D. To compare computers and calculators with other machines
Question 19: The word “innovative” in paragraph 1 could best replaced by_________.
A. important B. recent C. complicated D. revolutionary
Question 20: What can be inferred about machines that are not calculators or computers?
A. They are less expensive than computers.
B. They are older than computers.
C. They have simple memory and processing units.
D. They can not store information in a memory.
Question 21: In what part of the calculator are the processing and memory units?
A. The battery B. The solar cells C. The microchip D. The output unit
Question 22: The word “contacts” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. connections B. codes C. commands D. locations
Question 23: According to the passage, one function of the memory unit is _________.
A. to send codes to the display unit B. to store temporary results during calculation
C. to alter basic arithmetic instructions D. to control the keyboard
Question 24: The word “This” in paragraph 5 refers to _________.
A. the processing unit B. the equals key C. the plus key D. the memory unit
Question 25: Which of the following could NOT be said about calculators?
A. Pressing a key activates a calculator
B. The calculator’s “thinking” takes place in the processing and memory units.
C. Calculators and computers are similar.
D. Calculators require a lot of instructions to operate quickly.

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.
People who suffer from excessive drowsiness during the daytime may be victims of a condition known as
"narcolepsy." While most people may feel sleepy while watching TV or after eating a meal, narcoleptics may fall
asleep at unusual or embarrassing times. They may doze while eating, talking, taking a shower, or even driving a
car. Victims can be affected in one of two ways. Most narcoleptics have several sleeping spells during each day

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with alert periods in between. A minority of others feel drowsy almost all the time and are alert for only brief
intervals.
There are no reliable data showing how many people have narcolepsy. Some estimates put the number as high
as 300,000 in the United States alone. The cause of this illness has not been identified, although recent research
suggests that the problem may stem from an immune system reacting abnormally to the brain's chemical processes.
There is currently no cure for narcolepsy, so sufferers of this condition can only have their symptoms treated
through a combination of counseling and drugs.

Question 26: According to the passage, it can be said that _______.

A. the number of narcoleptics is unknown B. narcolepsy is a very rare condition
C. most people are narcoleptics sometimes D. narcoleptics are drug addicts
Question 27: Narcolepsy is a condition in which people _________.
A. only sleep in the day B. doze after eating a meal
C. doze at unusual times D. have unusual brain chemistry
Question 28: The passage implies that narcolepsy ________.
A. is really laziness B. is an imaginary problem
C. is easily cured D. can be a serious disorder
Question 29: The cause of narcolepsy may be related to ________.
A. drugs B. watching television C. brain chemistry D. sleeping
Question 30: Which of the following statements about narcolepsy is NOT TRUE?
A. The causes of narcolepsy have not been found yet.
B. Researchers know how many people suffer from this problem.
C. Doctors treat symptoms rather than causes.
D. Narcolepsy affects people in two basic ways.
Question 31: A person is most likely to be narcoleptic if he or she falls asleep while ________.
A. lying on the beach B. eating at a restaurant C. taking a long car trip. D. watching a movie
Question 32: The main topic of this passage is ________.
A. development of narcolepsy B. causes of narcolepsy
C. aspects of narcolepsy D. treatment of narcolepsy

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 33: The tornado struck with great force.  It lifted automobiles off the ground.
A. The tornado struck so great force that it lifted automobiles off the ground.
B. The tornado struck with such great force that it lifted automobiles off the ground.
C. Automobiles were lifted off by a very great force.
D. The force was so great that it lifted automobiles off the ground.
Question 34: I tried to persuade her. I didn't succeed, however.
. A. Although I tried to persuade her, I didn't succeed.
B. Although I tried to persuade her, but I didn't succeed.
C. However I tried I didn't succeed persuading her.
D. I didn't succeed despite of trying to persuade her.

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 35: If the Test of Written English had been required by my university, I would have taken it along with
the TOEFL.
A. I did not take the Test of Written English with the TOEFL because my university did not require it.
B. I took the Test of Written English with the TOEFL although my university did not require it.
C. I took the Test of Written English but not the TOEFL when it was required at my university.
D. I took both the Test of Written English and the TOEFL because my university required them.
Question 36: The students did not take to their new lecturer.
A.  The new lecturer didn’t care his students.
B.  The new lecturer was unpopular with his students.
C.  The students didn’t understand what the new lecturer said.
D.  The students didn’t follow the new lecturer.
Question 37: “No, it’s not true. I didn’t steal the car!” Peter said.
A. Peter denied stealing the car. B. Peter admitted stealing the car.
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 C. Peter refused to steal the car. D. Peter did not intend to steal the car.

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 38:- John : “I’m afraid I can’t help you. ”
- Diana: “______________________.”
A. Don’t be frightened. B. I’m so glad you can.
C. That’s OK. I’ll ask Mary. D. Are you sure?
Question 39: - Susan: “ I’m sorry, but would you mind turning off your cell phone?”
- Jenifer: “____________________”
A. Yes, I would. B. Oh, sorry about that.
C. It’s nonsense. D. Sure. Do you want to make a call?

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 40: The initial step is often the most difficult.
A. last B. quickest C. first D. longest
Question 41: On the spur of the moment, she decided to enter the race that she had come to watch.
A. Without previous thought B. For only a short time
C. After careful thought D. At the earliest possible moment

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 42: The gorilla, the largest of the apes, is now able to be bred in confinement.
A. captivity B. haste  C. intervals D. safety 
Question 43: Most high school students look up to the star player on the football team.
A. pursue B. envy C. respect D. trust

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
The trend for children to multitask by juggling all sorts of electronic gadgets at the same time is seriously
damaging their levels of concentration, scientists have warned. Rocketing use of the Internet, iPods, mobile phones
and DVDs (44) ______ behind that finding. Scientists have confirmed the belief of many parents that it is
impossible to concentrate on more than one thing at the same time. They found that children tackling  homework
while sending messages via the Internet can end up spending 50% longer than if they had done each task (45)
______ .
David Meyer, Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Michigan, said that true multitasking is
(46) ______ possible for simple activities such as ironing and listening to the radio. He ran experiments
demonstrating that young adults who had to switch  from one maths problem to another wasted significant amounts
of time. Meyer said: ‘For situations (47) ______ more complex tasks, especially those requiring language, the total
time taken to get all the tasks done will increase greatly. Over long periods, this kind of multitasking can stress you
out and (48) _________ to mental and physical exhaustion.
Question 44: A. sits B. stands C. lies  D. rests
Question 45: A. separately  B. apart C. aside D. distinctly
Question 46: A. merely B. only C. purely D. simply
Question 47: A. involving B. consisting C. meaning D. containing
Question 48: A. lead B. result C. bring D. proceed

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 49: A. obstacle B. habitat C. optimist D. employment
Question 50: A. gazelle  B. secure C. remote D.
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