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GIÁO VÀ ĐÀO KỲ THI TRUNG PH THÔNG QU GIA NĂM 2018Ộ THI CHÍNH TH thi: NGO NG Môn thi: TI NG ANHỀ thi có 05 trangề Th gian làm hài: 60 phút, không th gian phát đờ tên thí sinh:................................ báo danh:...................................... Mã thi 401ềRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer toeach of the questions from to 7. letter of application is sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the purpose of an application is toattract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant you an interview. To do this, the letter presents what you canoffer the employer, rather than what you want from the job. Like résumé, the letter of application is sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate your skills andpersonality. If it is written with flair and understanding and prepared with professional care, it is likely to be very effective.While the résumé must be factual, objective, and brief, the letter is your chance to interpret and expand. It should stateexplicitly how your background relates to the specific job, and it should emphasise your strongest and most relevantcharacteristics. The letter should demonstrate that you know both yourself and the company. The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest. It should be neitheraggressive nor compliant] neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It should never express dissatisfaction withthe present or former job or employer. And you should avoid discussing your reasons for leaving your last job. Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if job advertisement requires that you mentionyour salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them "negotiable." However, when you go on an interview, you shouldbe prepared to mention salary range. For this reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particularcompany. You don't want to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable.(Adapted from by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen) " Select Readings Intermediate "Question 1: The word " broach " in paragraph is closest in meaning to .......A. introduce B. investigate C. understand D. avoidQuestion 2: According to paragraph 4, in job interview, the applicant should be ready to .......A. mention their expected salary range B. accept any salary offeredC. talk about the company's budget D. negotiate working conditionsQuestion 3: The word " it " in paragraph refers to .......A. the letter of application B. your work C. an opportunity D. the résuméQuestion 4: According to paragraph 1, in letter of application, the applicant tries to .......A. persuade the employer to grant him/her an interviewB. present what he/she wants from the jobC. get further information about the companyD. advertise product to attract more customersQuestion 5: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about letter of application ?A. It should expand upon the information contained in the applicant's résumé .B. It should express the applicant's dissatisfaction with his/her former employer.C. It should be written very briefly, but in formal style.D. It should refer to the applicant's reasons for leaving his/her previous job.Question 6: What is the passage mainly about ?A. Differences between résumé and letter of applicationB. Things to avoid during job interviewC. Advice on how to find good jobD. Tips for writing an effective letter of applicationQuestion 7: The word " explicitly " in paragraph is closest in meaning to .......A. slightly B. clearly C. shortly D. quicklyMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions .Question 8: Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important discoveries in different fields.A. confusing B. accessible C. effective D. advancedQuestion 9: It is firmly believed that books are primary means for disseminating knowledge and information. A. adopting B. inventing C. classifying D. distributingMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions .Question 10: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created favourable conditions for them to develop their business.A. varying B. rising C. peaking D. decreasingQuestion 11: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of getting into financial difficulties.A. save on daily expenses B. put on tighter beltsC. dress in loose clothes D. spend money freelyMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.Question 12: It concerns many sociologists that inadequate parents skills may lead to an increase in the number of incidents of juvenile delinquency .A. juvenile delinquency B. parents skills C. incidents D. concernsQuestion 13: It is the ASEAN Para Games that disabled athletes have an opportunity to have their talents and efforts recognised .A. recognised B. disabled C. an opportunity D. the ASEAN Para GamesQuestion 14: Teenagers is greatly influenced by not only their parents but also their peers .A. is B. by C. peers D. parentsRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer toeach of the questions from 15 to 22. Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of other members of thecomprehensive school, it is Henry, with his soulful eyes and glossy hair, who has hogged the limelight, appearing on televisionin Britain and abroad. Yet despite all the public adulation Henry stirs up no envy or resentment among the 2000 students infact, they all adore him. The dog, who first arrived six months ago, is super dog, who has improved students' behaviour andencouraged more students to focus on their academic achievement. Andrew Wainwright, student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and calming about being able to interactwith Henry during his time at the school's catch-up classes, and that if he falls behind, that opportunity will be denied. Evendoubting staff have finally been won round. Perhaps that is because Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has alsohad calming effect on them. It was Andrew's teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counsellor, Julie Smart, who first proposed buying school dog."Julie and were talking one day about how looking after dogs can positively affect children's conduct," says Brown. "We didsome research and discovered that the presence of pets has been shown to be therapeutic. number of studies have shown thatanimals improve recovery after surgery or illness and have calming influence on people in lot of settings. Some of my kidscan be handful and some of the children Julie counsels have terrible problems." Could the school dog become craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, primary school for children withbehavioural problems, have stepped forward to point out they already have one Rosie Johnston, Mulberry staff member hasbeen bringing her golden retriever, Muskoka, into school for three years. Apart from being calming influence, Muskoka evenplays his part in literacy lessons. Children at the school can be too shy to read to adults so they read to Muskoka. "Theiranxiety about mispronouncing something or getting the words in the wrong order is reduced when they read to him," saysJohnston. Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen's University Belfast specialises in animal-human interaction. She believes thatthe underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer unconditional love and that cheers up adults and children and helpswith self-esteem. But traditionalist Chris Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools says, "I don't see why teachercannot create positive learning environment through the subject they teach and their personality. Dogs strike me as bit of apublicity stunt. It's the kind of sentimental story journalists love." Despite this sentiment, Henry remains as popular as ever.(Adapted from by Roy Norris and Amanda French with Miles Hordern) " Ready for Advanced "Question 15: The phrase " handful " in paragraph is probably descriptive of child who is .......A. impossible to understand B. reluctant to exploreC. difficult to control D. inclined to disagreeQuestion 16: Which of the following is implied in the passage?A. Interaction with Henry is used to boost students' learning motivation at Dronfield School .B. Wendy Brown and Julie Smart are dedicated animal rights activists who wish to get their message across to young people. C. Rosie Johnston is more experienced than Wendy Brown in working with animals.D. Administrators at Dronfield School are sceptical as to whether Henry's companion will benefit their students.Question 17: Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph as potential impact of keeping pet ?A. Long-term changes in conduct B. stronger tendency to misbehaveC. greater desire to influence others D. Better recovery from illnessQuestion 18: The word " one " in paragraph refers to ........A. primary school B. craze C. school dog D. Mulberry staff memberQuestion 19: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?A. School Dogs: Useful Classroom Assistants B. Having School Dogs: Pros and ConsC. Henry Super Dog in Dronfield School D. Keeping School Dogs Prevalent TrendQuestion 20: Which of the following best summarises Chris Woodhead's viewpoint in paragraph 5?A. Dogs are capable of enlivening classroom atmosphere.B. Teachers underestimate the role of dogs in literacy lessons.C. Schools have dogs just to attract media attention .D. Students and dogs are inseparable companions in the classroom setting.Question 21: The word " adulation " in paragraph is closest in meaning to .......A. deserved attention B. excessive admirationC. unrealistic expectation D. considerable controversyQuestion 22: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by Muskoka at the Mulberry Bush?A. Helping its students to reduce their fear of making mistakesB. Minimising the number of words mispronounced by its studentsC. Encouraging more proactive approach to teaching literacyD. Relieving its teaching staff of unnecessary workloadMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 23: If Martin were here now, he......us to solve this difficult problem.A. has helped B. would help C. helps D. will helpQuestion 24: Our father suggested......to Danang for this summer holiday.A. going B. to go C. go D. to goingQuestion 25: Mary rarely uses social networks,......?A. isn't she B. is she C. doesn't she D. does sheQuestion 26: There is no excuse for your late submission! You......the report by last Friday.A. must have finished B. needn't have finishedC. should have finished D. mightn't have finishedQuestion 27: The patients......with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving conventional medicine.A. treated B. treating C. having treated D. who treatedQuestion 28: Only after she......from severe illness did she realise the importance of good health.A. would recover B. was recovering C. had recovered D. has recoveredQuestion 29: The presenter started his speech with few......jokes to build rapport with the audience.A. light-hearted B. kind-hearted C. soft-hearted D. whole-heartedQuestion 30: It is advisable that the apprentice should be......to learn the ins and outs of the new job.A. noticeable B. permissive C. observant D. acceptableQuestion 31: It......to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colours on account of his working hard during the term.A. stands B. comes C. lays D. getsQuestion 32: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make good......on job interviewers.A. impress B. impressively C. impression D. impressiveQuestion 33: Several measures have been proposed to......the problem of unemployment among university graduates.A. address B. create C. pose D. admitQuestion 34: You shouldn't lose heart; success often comes to those who are not......by failures.A. switched off B. put off C. turned on D. left outMark the letter A, B, C, or 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 35:A. intend B. decide C. install D. follow Question 36:A. poverty B. equipment C. character D. sympathyMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.Question 37: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with herB. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.D. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her .Question 38: find it useful to join the sports club.A. used to join the sports club. B. Joining the sports club is not useful for me.C. never like joining the sports club. D. It is useful for me to join the sports club.Question 39: It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly improved farmers' lives .A. People believe that there is little improvement in farmers' lives thanks to modern farming methods.B. Farmers are believed to have enjoyed much better life thanks to modern farming methods .C. Modern farming methods are believed to have had negative effects on farmers' lives.D. Modern farming methods were believed to have greatly improved farmers' lives.Mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.Question 40: Kate completed her higher education. She then decided to travel the world before getting job .A. Given that Kate decided to travel the world before getting job, she completed her higher education.B. Without completing her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting job.C. Having completed her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting job .D. Kate had scarcely travelled the world before getting job when she completed her higher education.Question 41: Mary left home to start an independent life. She realised how much her family meant to her .A. Mary left home to start an independent life with view to realising how much her family meant to her.B. Not until Mary had left home to start an independent life did she realise how much her family meant to her.C. To realise how much her family meant to her, Mary decided to leave home to start an independent life.D. Only when Mary realised how much her family meant to her did she leave home to start an independent life.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word orphrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 42 to 46. Urban development is having direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has been noticed that thedifference (42)......temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon occurs in both winter and summer. Experts agreethat this is due to urban development, when open green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concretebuildings. These materials retain heat generated by the Sun and release it through the night. In Atlanta, in the US, this has evenled to thunderstorms (43)......occur in the morning rather than, as is more common, in the afternoon. Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue (44)......it is not uncommon to find plants growingon top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore, the government has (45)......to transform it into "citywithin garden" and, in 2006, they held an international competition calling for entries to develop master plan to help bringthis about. One outcome was the creation of 18 "Supertrees" metal constructions resembling very tall trees. Each one is avertical freestanding garden and is (46)......to exotic plants and ferns. They also contain solar panels used to light the trees atnight and also containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient.(Adapted from by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman) " The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS " Question 42:A. with B. out C. in D. on Question 43:A. home B. place C. house D. land Question 44:A. or B. and C. for D. but Question 45:A. confessed B. pledged C. committed D. required Question 46:A. where B. which C. when D. whatMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 47: Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games Silas "Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?"~ Salah "..............We can't afford such big event."A. can't agree with you more B. Yes, you're rightC. You can say that again D. No, don't think so Question 48: Laura is telling Bob about her exam results .~ Laura "............." Bob "That's great. Congratulations!"A. I'll get the exam results tomorrow. B. didn't do well in the exam.C. I've passed the exam with an D. hope I'll pass the exam tomorrow.Mark the letter A, B, C, or 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 49:A. begin B. believ es C. delay D. attract Question 50:A. ea B. ea C. ea D. ea nThe EndB GIÁO VÀ ĐÀO KỲ THI TRUNG PH THÔNG QU GIA NĂM 2018Ộ THI CHÍNH TH thi: NGO NG Môn thi: TI NG ANHỀ thi có 05 trangề Th gian làm hài: 60 phút, không th gian phát đờ tên thí sinh:................................ báo danh:...................................... Mã thi 401bềMark the letter A, B, C, or 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. decide B. intend C. follow D. install Question 2:A. equipment B. sympathy C. character D. povertyRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word orphrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from to 7. Urban development is having direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has been noticed that thedifference (3)......temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon occurs in both winter and summer. Experts agreethat this is due to urban development, when open green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concretebuildings. These materials retain heat generated by the Sun and release it through the night. In Atlanta, in the US, this has evenled to thunderstorms (4)......occur in the morning rather than, as is more common, in the afternoon. Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue (5)......it is not uncommon to find plants growing ontop of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore, the government has (6)......to transform it into "city within agarden" and, in 2006, they held an international competition calling for entries to develop master plan to help bring thisabout. One outcome was the creation of 18 "Supertrees" metal constructions resembling very tall trees. Each one is verticalfreestanding garden and is (7)......to exotic plants and ferns. They also contain solar panels used to light the trees at night andalso containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient.(Adapted from by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman) " The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS " Question 3:A. pledged B. committed C. required D. confessed Question 4:A. what B. which C. when D. where Question 5:A. on B. out C. with D. in Question 6:A. home B. land C. place D. house Question 7:A. and B. for C. but D. orMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions .Question 8: Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important discoveries in different fields.A. confusing B. advanced C. effective D. accessibleQuestion 9: It is firmly believed that books are primary means for disseminating knowledge and information. A. adopting B. inventing C. distributing D. classifyingMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.Question 10: It concerns many sociologists that inadequate parents skills may lead to an increase in the number of incidents of juvenile delinquency .A. concerns B. parents skills C. juvenile delinquency D. incidentsQuestion 11: It is the ASEAN Para Games that disabled athletes have an opportunity to have their talents and efforts recognised .A. an opportunity B. the ASEAN Para Games C. disabled D. recognisedQuestion 12: Teenagers is greatly influenced by not only their parents but also their peers .A. parents B. is C. by D. peersMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions .Question 13: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of getting into financial difficulties.A. save on daily expenses B. dress in loose clothesC. spend money freely D. put on tighter beltsQuestion 14: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created favourable conditions for them to develop their business.A. rising B. peaking C. varying D. decreasingMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 15: Several measures have been proposed to......the problem of unemployment among university graduates.A. admit B. pose C. address D. createQuestion 16: Our father suggested......to Danang for this summer holiday.A. to going B. go C. going D. to goQuestion 17: The patients......with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving conventional medicine.A. treated B. having treated C. treating D. who treatedQuestion 18: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make good......on job interviewers.A. impression B. impressively C. impressive D. impressQuestion 19: There is no excuse for your late submission! You......the report by last Friday.A. needn't have finished B. must have finishedC. should have finished D. mightn't have finishedQuestion 20: It is advisable that the apprentice should be......to learn the ins and outs of the new job.A. noticeable B. observant C. permissive D. acceptableQuestion 21: Mary rarely uses social networks,......?A. is she B. doesn't she C. does she D. isn't sheQuestion 22: You shouldn't lose heart; success often comes to those who are not......by failures.A. left out B. turned on C. put off D. switched offQuestion 23: The presenter started his speech with few......jokes to build rapport with the audience.A. kind-hearted B. light-hearted C. soft-hearted D. whole-heartedQuestion 24: If Martin were here now, he......us to solve this difficult problem.A. would help B. helps C. has helped D. will helpQuestion 25: Only after she......from severe illness did she realise the importance of good health.A. was recovering B. had recovered C. has recovered D. would recoverQuestion 26: It......to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colours on account of his working hard during the term.A. comes B. gets C. stands D. laysMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 27: Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games Silas "Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?"~ Salah "..............We can't afford such big event."A. can't agree with you more B. You can say that againC. Yes, you're right D. No, don't think so Question 28: Laura is telling Bob about her exam results .~ Laura "............." Bob "That's great. Congratulations!"A. didn't do well in the exam. B. I've passed the exam with an A.C. hope I'll pass the exam tomorrow. D. I'll get the exam results tomorrow.Mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.Question 29: It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly improved farmers' lives .A. Modern farming methods are believed to have had negative effects on farmers' lives.B. People believe that there is little improvement in farmers' lives thanks to modern farming methods.C. Farmers are believed to have enjoyed much better life thanks to modern farming methods.D. Modern farming methods were believed to have greatly improved farmers' lives.Question 30: find it useful to join the sports club.A. Joining the sports club is not useful for me. B. It is useful for me to join the sports club.C. never like joining the sports club. D. used to join the sports club.Question 31: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.A. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.B. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.C. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with herD. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.Mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.Question 32: Kate completed her higher education. She then decided to travel the world before getting job .A. Kate had scarcely travelled the world before getting job when she completed her higher education.B. Given that Kate decided to travel the world before getting job, she completed her higher education.C. Without completing her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting job.D. Having completed her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting job.Question 33: Mary left home to start an independent life. She realised how much her family meant to her .A. Not until Mary had left home to start an independent life did she realise how much her family meant to her.B. Only when Mary realised how much her family meant to her did she leave home to start an independent life.C. Mary left home to start an independent life with view to realising how much her family meant to her.D. To realise how much her family meant to her, Mary decided to leave home to start an independent life.Mark the letter A, B, C, or 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 34:A. delay B. begin C. believ es D. attract Question 35:A. ea B. ea C. ea D. ea dRead the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer toeach of the questions from 36 to 42. letter of application is sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the purpose of an application is toattract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant you an interview. To do this, the letter presents what you canoffer the employer, rather than what you want from the job.Like résumé, the letter of application is sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate your skills andpersonality. If it is written with flair and understanding and prepared with professional care, it is likely to be very effective.While the résumé must be factual, objective, and brief, the letter is your chance to interpret and expand. It should stateexplicitly how your background relates to the specific job, and it should emphasise your strongest and most relevantcharacteristics. The letter should demonstrate that you know both yourself and the company. The letter of application must communicate your ambition and enthusiasm. Yet it must be modest. It should be neitheraggressive nor compliant] neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It should never express dissatisfaction withthe present or former job or employer. And you should avoid discussing your reasons for leaving your last job. Finally, it is best that you not broach the subject on salary. Indeed, even if job advertisement requires that you mentionyour salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them "negotiable." However, when you go on an interview, you shouldbe prepared to mention salary range. For this reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particularcompany. You don't want to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable.(Adapted from by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen) " Select Readings Intermediate "Question 36: The word " broach " in paragraph is closest in meaning to .......A. introduce B. investigate C. avoid D. understandQuestion 37: The word " explicitly " in paragraph is closest in meaning to .......A. shortly B. clearly C. quickly D. slightlyQuestion 38: The word " it " in paragraph refers to .......A. your work B. the résumé C. the letter of application D. an opportunityQuestion 39: According to paragraph 1, in letter of application, the applicant tries to .......A. persuade the employer to grant him/her an interviewB. advertise product to attract more customersC. present what he/she wants from the jobD. get further information about the companyQuestion 40: According to paragraph 4, in job interview, the applicant should be ready to .......A. negotiate working conditions B. talk about the company's budgetC. mention their expected salary range D. accept any salary offeredQuestion 41: What is the passage mainly about ?A. Differences between résumé and letter of applicationB. Advice on how to find good jobC. Things to avoid during job interviewD. Tips for writing an effective letter of applicationQuestion 42: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about letter of application ?A. It should be written very briefly, but in formal style.B. It should refer to the applicant's reasons for leaving his/her previous job.C. It should express the applicant's dissatisfaction with his/her former employer.D. It should expand upon the information contained in the applicant's résumé.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer toeach of the questions from 43 to 50. Henry is the undisputed star of Dronfield School near Sheffield. Whatever the achievements of other members of thecomprehensive school, it is Henry, with his soulful eyes and glossy hair, who has hogged the limelight, appearing on televisionin Britain and abroad. Yet despite all the public adulation Henry stirs up no envy or resentment among the 2000 students infact, they all adore him. The dog, who first arrived six months ago, is super dog, who has improved students' behaviour andencouraged more students to focus on their academic achievement. Andrew Wainwright, student at Dronfield School, says there is something magical and calming about being able to interactwith Henry during his time at the school's catch-up classes, and that if he falls behind, that opportunity will be denied. Evendoubting staff have finally been won round. Perhaps that is because Henry, who lies on the floor during staff meetings, has alsohad calming effect on them. It was Andrew's teacher, Wendy Brown and the school counsellor, Julie Smart, who first proposed buying school dog."Julie and were talking one day about how looking after dogs can positively affect children's conduct," says Brown. "We didsome research and discovered that the presence of pets has been shown to be therapeutic. number of studies have shown thatanimals improve recovery after surgery or illness and have calming influence on people in lot of settings. Some of my kidscan be handful and some of the children Julie counsels have terrible problems." Could the school dog become craze? Other schools such as the Mulberry Bush, primary school for children withbehavioural problems, have stepped forward to point out they already have one Rosie Johnston, Mulberry staff member hasbeen bringing her golden retriever, Muskoka, into school for three years. Apart from being calming influence, Muskoka evenplays his part in literacy lessons. Children at the school can be too shy to read to adults so they read to Muskoka. "Theiranxiety about mispronouncing something or getting the words in the wrong order is reduced when they read to him," saysJohnston. Psychologist Dr Deborah Wells from Queen's University Belfast specialises in animal-human interaction. She believes thatthe underlying key to the Henry effect is that dogs offer unconditional love and that cheers up adults and children and helpswith self-esteem. But traditionalist Chris Woodhead, the former chief inspector of schools says, "I don't see why teachercannot create positive learning environment through the subject they teach and their personality. Dogs strike me as bit of apublicity stunt. It's the kind of sentimental story journalists love." Despite this sentiment, Henry remains as popular as ever.(Adapted from by Roy Norris and Amanda French with Miles Hordern) " Ready for Advanced "Question 43: Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?A. Keeping School Dogs Prevalent Trend B. Having School Dogs: Pros and ConsC. Henry Super Dog in Dronfield School D. School Dogs: Useful Classroom AssistantsQuestion 44: Which of the following is mentioned in paragraph as potential impact of keeping pet ?A. Long-term changes in conduct B. stronger tendency to misbehaveC. greater desire to influence others D. Better recovery from illnessQuestion 45: The phrase " handful " in paragraph is probably descriptive of child who is .......A. inclined to disagree B. impossible to understandC. reluctant to explore D. difficult to controlQuestion 46: The word " adulation " in paragraph is closest in meaning to .......A. deserved attention B. considerable controversyC. excessive admiration D. unrealistic expectationQuestion 47: Which of the following is implied in the passage?A. Wendy Brown and Julie Smart are dedicated animal rights activists who wish to get their message across to young people. B. Administrators at Dronfield School are sceptical as to whether Henry's companion will benefit their students.C. Interaction with Henry is used to boost students' learning motivation at Dronfield School.D. Rosie Johnston is more experienced than Wendy Brown in working with animals.Question 48: According to paragraph 4, which of the following is one of the roles played by Muskoka at the Mulberry Bush?A. Relieving its teaching staff of unnecessary workloadB. Minimising the number of words mispronounced by its studentsC. Helping its students to reduce their fear of making mistakesD. Encouraging more proactive approach to teaching literacyQuestion 49: Which of the following best summarises Chris Woodhead's viewpoint in paragraph 5?A. Students and dogs are inseparable companions in the classroom setting.B. Dogs are capable of enlivening classroom atmosphere.C. Teachers underestimate the role of dogs in literacy lessons.D. Schools have dogs just to attract media attention.Question 50: The word " one " in paragraph refers to ........A. primary school B. craze C. school dog D. Mulberry staff memberThe EndB GIÁO VÀ ĐÀO KỲ THI TRUNG PH THÔNG QU GIA NĂM 2018Ộ THI CHÍNH TH thi: NGO NG Môn thi: TI NG ANHỀ thi có 05 trangề Th gian làm hài: 60 phút, không th gian phát đờ tên thí sinh:................................ báo danh:...................................... Mã thi 401cềMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question 1: The presenter started his speech with few......jokes to build rapport with the audience.A. whole-hearted B. soft-hearted C. kind-hearted D. light-heartedQuestion 2: Several measures have been proposed to......the problem of unemployment among university graduates.A. pose B. create C. admit D. addressQuestion 3: The patients......with the new drug showed better signs of recovery than those receiving conventional medicine.A. treating B. having treated C. who treated D. treatedQuestion 4: Only after she......from severe illness did she realise the importance of good health.A. was recovering B. had recovered C. has recovered D. would recoverQuestion 5: Our father suggested......to Danang for this summer holiday.A. go B. to go C. going D. to goingQuestion 6: If Martin were here now, he......us to solve this difficult problem.A. helps B. will help C. would help D. has helpedQuestion 7: It......to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colours on account of his working hard during the term.A. lays B. gets C. comes D. standsQuestion 8: Mary rarely uses social networks,......?A. isn't she B. is she C. doesn't she D. does sheQuestion 9: It is advisable that the apprentice should be......to learn the ins and outs of the new job.A. permissive B. acceptable C. observant D. noticeableQuestion 10: Candidates are advised to dress formally to make good......on job interviewers.A. impressively B. impression C. impress D. impressiveQuestion 11: You shouldn't lose heart; success often comes to those who are not......by failures.A. turned on B. switched off C. left out D. put offQuestion 12: There is no excuse for your late submission! You......the report by last Friday.A. needn't have finished B. must have finishedC. should have finished D. mightn't have finishedMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.Question 13: Mary left home to start an independent life. She realised how much her family meant to her .A. Mary left home to start an independent life with view to realising how much her family meant to her.B. To realise how much her family meant to her, Mary decided to leave home to start an independent life.C. Only when Mary realised how much her family meant to her did she leave home to start an independent life.D. Not until Mary had left home to start an independent life did she realise how much her family meant to her.Question 14: Kate completed her higher education. She then decided to travel the world before getting job .A. Having completed her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting job.B. Without completing her higher education, Kate decided to travel the world before getting job.C. Given that Kate decided to travel the world before getting job, she completed her higher education.D. Kate had scarcely travelled the world before getting job when she completed her higher education.Mark the letter A, B, C, or 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 15:A. decide B. intend C. install D. follow Question 16:A. equipment B. poverty C. character D. sympathyMark the letter A, B, C, or 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 17:A. attract B. begin C. delay D. believ es Question 18:A. ea B. ea C. ea D. ea nMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions .Question 19: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of getting into financial difficulties.A. put on tighter belts B. spend money freelyC. save on daily expenses D. dress in loose clothesQuestion 20: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created favourable conditions for them to develop their business.A. rising B. decreasing C. varying D. peakingMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.Question 21: Teenagers is greatly influenced by not only their parents but also their peers .A. parents B. peers C. by D. isQuestion 22: It is the ASEAN Para Games that disabled athletes have an opportunity to have their talents and efforts recognised .A. recognised B. an opportunity C. the ASEAN Para Games D. disabledQuestion 23: It concerns many sociologists that inadequate parents skills may lead to an increase in the number of incidents of juvenile delinquency .A. parents skills B. juvenile delinquency C. concerns D. incidentsMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions .Question 24: Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important discoveries in different fields.A. effective B. confusing C. accessible D. advancedQuestion 25: It is firmly believed that books are primary means for disseminating knowledge and information. A. inventing B. classifying C. adopting D. distributingMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.Question 26: find it useful to join the sports club.A. It is useful for me to join the sports club. B. Joining the sports club is not useful for me.C. never like joining the sports club. D. used to join the sports club.Question 27: "Would you like to go to the show with me?" Anna said to Bella.A. Anna reminded Bella to go to the show with herB. Anna invited Bella to go to the show with her.C. Anna encouraged Bella to go to the show with her.D. Anna persuaded Bella to go to the show with her.Question 28: It is believed that modern farming methods have greatly improved farmers' lives .A. Farmers are believed to have enjoyed much better life thanks to modern farming methods.B. Modern farming methods are believed to have had negative effects on farmers' lives.C. Modern farming methods were believed to have greatly improved farmers' lives.D. People believe that there is little improvement in farmers' lives thanks to modern farming methods.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word orphrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 29 to 33. Urban development is having direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has been noticed that thedifference (29)......temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon occurs in both winter and summer. Experts agreethat this is due to urban development, when open green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concretebuildings. These materials retain heat generated by the Sun and release it through the night. In Atlanta, in the US, this has evenled to thunderstorms (30)......occur in the morning rather than, as is more common, in the afternoon. Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue (31)......it is not uncommon to find plants growingon top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore, the government has (32)......to transform it into "citywithin garden" and, in 2006, they held an international competition calling for entries to develop master plan to help bringthis about. One outcome was the creation of 18 "Supertrees" metal constructions resembling very tall trees. Each one is avertical freestanding garden and is (33)......to exotic plants and ferns. They also contain solar panels used to light the trees atnight and also containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-sufficient.(Adapted from by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman) " The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS " Question 29:A. out B. in C. on D. with Question 30:A. and B. for C. but D. or Question 31:A. when B. what C. which D. where Question 32:A. home B. place C. house D. land Question 33:A. pledged B. confessed C. committed D. requiredMark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges. Question 34: Silas is talking to his roommate, Salah, about the Olympic Games Silas "Do you think our country can host the Olympic Games some day in the future?"~ Salah "..............We can't afford such big event."A. Yes, you're right B. can't agree with you moreC. You can say that again D. No, don't think so Question 35: Laura is telling Bob about her exam results .~ Laura "............." Bob "That's great. Congratulations!"A. I'll get the exam results tomorrow. B. I've passed the exam with an A.C. didn't do well in the exam. D. hope I'll pass the exam tomorrow.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer toeach of the questions from 36 to 42. letter of application is sales letter in which you are both salesperson and product, for the purpose of an application is toattract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant you an interview. To do this, the letter presents what you canoffer the employer, rather than what you want from the job.