ĐỀ THI THỬ THPTQG – PEN 2

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation
Question 1. A. general B. generous C. generation D. guillotine
Question 2. A. changes B. increases C. suffocates D. compromises
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress
Question 3. A. deploy B. maintain C. border D. attain
Question 4. A. referee B. kangaroo C. cigarette D. technique
Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 5. After so ___ consideration, we have finally arrived at a decision.
A. a lot of B. lots of C. many D. much
Question 6. The author did not intend anybody ___ his paintings until they were finished.
A. seeing B. to seeing C. to see D. to be seen
Question 7. Every day, Peters mother drives him to school. However, today, he ___ to school by his father.
A. was taken B. is being taken C. is taking D. took
Question 8. Linda, along with hundreds of others, ___ unemployed when the factory closes next month.
A. becomes B. become C. is becoming D. are becoming
Question 9. The customs officers stopped the suspected man and ordered him to show ___.
A. what was he carrying in his bag. B. what he was carrying in his bag
C. what he carries in his bag D. what does he carry in his bag
Question 10. It was an English student, not a French one, ___ was the captain of our school team.
A. which B. what C. whom D. who
Question 11. The man standing next to our father is a persuasive speaker with a natural talent ___ leadership.
A. for B. at C. in D. of
Question 12. The report form is available on the two ___ discs in my drawer.
A. small green round B. round small green C. green small round D. small round green
Question 13. The drug under examination has shown some ___ results when given to volunteers in some
countries.
A. impressed B. impresses C. impressive D. impression
Question 14. During rush hours, the traffic is usually ___ and cars are closing up behind each other.
A. light B. heavy C. substantial D. enormous
Question 15. After suffering severe wounds in the attack, the secret agent decided to his resignation to the
commander.
A. give B. apply C. propose D. offer
Question 16. Her father was really a ___ of strength to her when her marriage broke up.
A. source B. sculpture C. figure D. tower
Question 17. When travelling in Europe, we tried to ___ at least an hour in a medieval town to explore it.
A. stop off B. stop out C. stop up D. stop in
Question 18. Last week, an earthquake which ___ 6.1 on the Richter scale struck southern California.
A. read B. measured C. calculated D. estimated
Choose the underlined part that needs correction
Question 19. Just pulling out of the station the train was that we were supposed to catch.
Question 20. Alice Thornton’s autobiography provides a fascinate account of family life in seventeenth-
century England.
Question 21. The meeting would have finished earlier if there had not been for their interruptions.
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given
Question 22. ‘I have never been to Russia. I think I shall go there next year.” said Bill.
A. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thought he would go there the next year.
B. Bill said that he would have never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.
C. Bill said that he had never been to Russia and he thinks he will go there the next year.
D. Bill said that he has never been to Russia and he thinks he would go there the next year.
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Question 23. People believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
A. Jane is believed to have retired because of her poor health.
B. Jane was believed to retire because of her poor health.
C. It is believed that Jane retired because of her poor health.
D. Jane retired because of her poor health was believed.
Question 24. Charles would have won the essay contest if he had typed his paper.
A. Charles won the essay contest in spite of not typing his paper.
B. Charles did not win the essay contest because he did not type his paper
C. Typing his paper made Charles win the essay contest.
D. Charles did not win the essay contest even though he typed his paper.
Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions
Question 25. The government knows the extent of the problem. The government needs to take action soon.
A. The government knows the extent of the problem whereas it needs to take action soon.
B. The government knows the extent of the problem so that it needs to take action soon.
C. Knowing the extent of the problem, the government needs to take action soon.
D. The government knows the extent of the problem, or else it needs to take action soon.
Question 26. The substance is very toxic. Protective clothing must be worn at all times.
A. Since the substance is very toxic, so protective clothing must be worn at all times.
B. So toxic is the substance that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
C. The substance is such toxic that protective clothing must be worn at all times.
D. The substance is too toxic to wear protective clothing at all times.
Choose the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges
Question 27. Dick is thanking Michelle for giving him the gift on his birthday.
Dick: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to me!” – Michelle: “___”
A. Welcome! I’m glad you like it B. Not at all
C. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it D. All right! Do you know how much it costs?
Question 28. Ben: “ ___.” – Jane: “Never mind.”
A. Sorry for staining your carpet. Let me have it cleaned. B. Would you mind going to dinner next Sunday?
C. Thank you for being honest with me. D. Congratulations! How wonderful!
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part
Question 29. The first time I met my friend’s parents, I was walking on eggshells because I knew their political
views were very different from mine.
A. was talking nervously B. had a lot of pressure C. was given many eggs D. had to be very cautious
Question 30. Albert Einstein is lauded as one of the greatest theoretical physicists of all time.
A. acclaimed B. dictated C. described D. ordained
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part
Question 31. His lawyer thought Jack had a good chance of being acquitted at the trial, if no further evidence
was found.
A. found guilty B. declared innocent C. charged of being faulty D. advised of appealing
Question 32. Recycling and disposal of wastes require sizable expenditure, in such situations, industries
preferred to export their wastes to other countries.
A. minimum B. considerable C. plentiful D. trivial
Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks from 33 to 37
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), originally known (33) ___ the United Nations’ International
Children’s Emergency Fund, was created by the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 1946, to
provide emergency food and healthcare to children and mothers in countries that had been devastated by
World War II. The Polish physician Ludwik Rajchman is widely regarded as the (34) ___ of UNICEF and
served as its first chairman from 1946 to 1950, when he had to flee the United States in the wake of
McCarthyism. Rajchman is to this day the only person that served as UNICEF’s Chairman for longer than 2
years. On Rajchman’s suggestion, the American Maurice Pate was appointed its first executive director,
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serving from 1947 until his death in 1965. In 1950, UNICEF’s mandate was extended to address the long-
term needs of children and women in developing countries everywhere. In 1953 it (35) ___ a permanent part
of the United Nations System, and the words “international” and “emergency” were dropped from the
organization’s name, though it retained the original acronym, “UNICEF”. UNICEF (36) ___ on contributions
from governments and private donors. UNICEF’s total income for 2015 was US$5,009,557,471. Governments
contribute two-thirds of the organization’s resources. Private groups and individuals contribute the rest
through national committees. It is estimated that 92 per cent of UNICEF revenue is distributed to program
services. UNICEF’s programs emphasize developing community-level services to (37) ___ the health and
well-being of children. UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1965 and the Prince of Asturias Award
of Concord in 2006.
Question 33. A. for B. as C. such as D. like
Question 34. A. ancestor B. descendant C. pioneer D. founder
Question 35. A. became B. becomes C. becoming D. had become
Question 36. A. focuses B. stands C. concentrates D. relies
Question 37. A. promote B. provide C. widen D. increase
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 38 to 42
Birds have evolved many physical attributes that contribute to their flying ability. Wings are important, but
adjustable tails, large hearts and light bones play critical roles To fly, birds, like airplanes, move air across
their wings. Wings are designed so that air above the wings is forced to move faster than air below the wing.
This creates higher pressure under the wings, called lift, which pushes the bird up. Different wing types
evolved for different ways of flying. Prolonged flight requires long wings and an ability to soar. Other birds
need superior maneuverability. Finches and sparrows have short, broad wings. Faster birds, like hawks have
built - in spoilers that reduce turbulence while flying. This allows a steeper angle of attack without stalling.
Tails have evolved for specialized use. The tail acts like a rudder helping birds steer. Birds brake by spreading
out their tails as they land. This adaptation allows them to make sudden, controlled stops in essential skill,
since most birds need to land on individual branches or on prey.
Flight takes muscle strength. If body builders had wings, they still could not flap hard enough to leave the
ground. Birds have large, specialized hearts that beat much faster than the human heart and provide the
necessary oxygen to the muscles. The breast muscle accounts for 15 percent of the bird’s body weight. On
pigeons, it accounts for a third of their total body weight. Birds carry no excess baggage, they have hollow
feathers and hollow bones with struts inside to maintain strength, like cross beams in a bridge. Birds fly to
find a prey, escape predators, and attract mates-in other words, to survive.
Question 38. what is the main idea of the passage?
A. Wings are the most important physical attribute of birds.
B. Different wing styles evolved for different types of flight.
C. Birds have many specialized features that aid in their survival.
D. Birds fly for many reasons.
Question 39. According to the passage, what causes birds to rise when they start flying?
A. Long wings with hollow feathers B. Higher air pressure below than above the wings
C. Spreading out their tails D. Superior muscle strength
Question 40. The phrase “finches and sparrows” refers to ___.
A. wings B. maneuvers C. ways of flying D. birds
Question 41. According to the passage, what benefit comes from having built-in spoilers?
A. an ability to fly faster B. a steeper angle of diving for prey
C. prolonged flight D. superior maneuverability when climbing
Question 42. What does the author imply about the body builders having wings?
A. If they flapped their wings, they could fly a little.
B. If they had wings, their muscles would be strong enough for flight.
C. If they had wings, their hearts would still not be large for flight.
D. Their wings would total 15 percent of their body weight.
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Read the following passage and Choose the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990. This law extends civil rights
protection to persons with disabilities in private sector employment, all public services, and in public
accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. A person with disability is defined as someone with
a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits him or her in a major life activity, such as walking,
talking, working, or self-care. A person with a disability may also be someone with a past record of such an
impairment, for example, someone who no longer has heart disease but discriminated against because of that
history.
The ADA states that employers with fifteen or more employees may not refuse to hire or promote a person
because of a disability if that person is qualified to perform the job. Also, the employer must make reasonable
accommodations that will allow a person with a disability to perform essential functions of the job. All new
vehicles purchased by public transit authorities must be accessible to people with disabilities. All rail stations
must be made accessible, and at least one car per train in existing rail systems must be made accessible. It is
illegal for public accommodations to exclude or refuse persons with disabilities. Public accommodations are
businesses and services such as restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, and parks. All new buildings must be made
accessible, and existing facilities must remove barriers if the removal can be accomplished without much
difficulty or expense. The ADA also stipulates that companies offering telephone service to the general public
must offer relay services to individuals who use telecommunications devices for the deaf, twenty- four hours
a day, seven days a week.
Question 43. what is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To describe discrimination against persons with disabilities.
B. To explain the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
C. To make suggestions for hiring persons with disabilities.
D. To discuss telecommunications devices for the deaf.
Question 44. According to the passage, all of the followings are affected by the Americans with Disabilities
Act EXCEPT ___.
A. someone who has difficulty walking B. a public transit authority
C. an employer with fewer than fifteen employees D. a person with a past record of an impairment
Question 45. The word “impairment” in bold in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ___.
A. disability B. violation C. aptitude D. danger
Question 46. The author mentions grocery stores as an example of ___.
A. public transit B. barriers C. private sector employment D. public accommodation
Question 47. The word “facilities” in bold in paragraph 3 refers to ___.
A. barriers B. buildings C. rail stations D. disabilities
Question 48. The author implies all of the followings EXCEPT ___.
A. the ADA requires people with disabilities to pay for special accommodations
B. the ADA is designed to protect the civil rights of many people
C. public transportation must accommodate the needs of people with disabilities
D. the ADA protects the rights of people with mental impairments
Question 49. The word “stipulates” in bold in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ___.
A. supposes B. admits C. states D. requests
Question 50. It can be inferred from the passage that ___.
A. restaurants can refuse service to people with disabilities
B. every car of a train must be accessible to persons with disabilities
C. the ADA is not well-liked by employers
D. large companies may not discriminate against workers with disabilities

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