Bài tập bổ trợ ôn thi tốt nghiệp THPT môn Tiếng Anh - Đề 2 (Có đáp án)

Question 15. Since more than 50 percent of all marriages in the United States end in divorce, about 
half of the children in America must ____ in single-parent homes. 
 A. grow up B. bring up C. come out D. go off 
Question 16. Beaches were ______ as police searched for canisters of toxic waste from the 
damaged ship. 
 A. cut off B. sealed off C. washed up D. kept out 
Question 17. Don’t worry about your grandpa. Such problems are ______ universal feature of old 
age. 
 A. a B. an C. the D. ứ 
Question 18. Technology will continue to develop ______. 
 A. although we could find ourselves facing serious problems 
 B. despite the fact that we want it very much 
 C. unless we enable our students to study it at school 
 D. whether we think that is a good thing for our society or not 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined 
word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 19. He was caught shop-lifting but since this was his first offence he was allowed to go 
free with a warning. 
 A. given way B. let down C. let off D. made off 
Question 20. Egyptians left no written accounts as to the execution of mummification, so the 
scientists had to examine mummies and establish their own theories. 
 A. records B. traces C. substances D. essays 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined 
word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 21. It is estimated that deficient insulation resulting in energy leaks increases the cost of 
heating the average home about 50 percent. 
 A. good enough B. insufficient C. very costly D. cheap 
Question 22. Captain Henry, trying to avoid the enemy, crept breathlessly through the 
undergrowth. 
 A. walked quietly and leisurely B. moved quickly and eagerly 
 C. stood still excitedly D. crawled along patiently 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges. 
Question 23. – “How can you get there?” 
 – “______.” 
 A. On foot B. Thirty minutes 
 C. About 2 kilometres D. Very tiring 
apprenticed and were expected to work for their keep. The vast majority of women worked within 
their homes, where their labor produced most articles needed for the family. The entire colonial 
production of cloth and clothing and partially that of shoes was in the hands of women. In addition 
to these occupations, women were found in many different kinds of employment. They were 
butchers, silversmiths, gunsmiths, upholsterers. They ran mills, plantations, tanyards, shipyards, 
and every kind of shop, tavern, and boardinghouse. They were gatekeepers, jail keepers, sextons, 
journalists, printers, apothecaries, midwives, nurses, and teachers. 
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Question 30. What does the passage mainly discuss? 
 A. Colonial marriages B. The Puritan religion 
 C. Colonial women’s employment D. Education in the colonies 
Question 31. According to the passage, where in colonial North America were there the fewest 
women? 
 A. Puritan communities B. Seaports 
 C. Frontier settlements D. Capital cities 
Question 32. According to the passage, what did the Puritans expect from married women? 
 A. They should adopt needy children. 
 B. They should be apprenticed. 
 C. They should work only within their own homes. 
 D. They should assist in their husbands’ trade or business. 
Question 33. The word “where” in the passage refers to ______. 
 A. their homes B. their labor C. most articles D. the family 
Question 34. According to the passage, which products were made entirely by women? 
 A. Gunpowder and bullets B. Cups and plates 
 C. Paper and books D. Cloth and clothing 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to 
each of the questions from 35 to 42. 
 If you wish to come to the United Kingdom, either as a visitor or a student, you may need to 
apply for a visa. Visas vary according to your age, the length of your stay and your level of English 
study. 
 The UK operates a points-based system which will decide whether or not you can apply for a 
visa. You need 40 points in order to apply for a visa. You will obtain 30 points if you have 
confirmation from the college, university or school that you have been accepted on a course. Your 
chosen place of studies must be registered on the UK Border Agency list of sponsors. 
 You will need to earn a further 10 by demonstrating that you cover the cost of your study fees 
and living costs. In doing so, you can rest assured that you will avoid financial difficulties while 
you are studying. 
Question 41. Your national insurance number will ensure that ______. 
 A. you receive all the money you earn 
 B. some money is taken from your earning 
 C. you receive money if you lose your job 
 D. your employer pays your contribution for you 
Question 42. What is probably the author’s tone in the passage? 
 A. Critical B. Humorous C. Admirable D. Neutral 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the 
following questions. 
Question 43. Energy research, medicinal, tourism, and mining are important to the economy of 
this state. A B C 
 D 
Question 44. Egyptian artisans made glass that was colored by the present of impurities. 
 A B C 
 D 
Question 45. Porous filters of charcoal can remove dust particles from the air if it is directed through 
them in a steadily stream. A B C 
D 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the 
following questions. 
Question 46. Sam has never been to England before, and neither have I. 
 A. Either Sam or I have been to England before. 
 B. Neither of us has been to England before. 
 C. Neither Sam nor I have wanted to go to England. 
 D. Both Sam and I have ever been to England. 
Question 47. He is poor, but he leads a dignified life. 
 A. Being poor, he must lead a dignified life. 
 B. His poverty leads to a dignified life. 
 C. He leads the poor to a dignified life. 
 D. He lives a dignified life despite his poverty. 
Question 48. Crops in low-lying areas have suffered serious damage as a result of flooding. 
 A. Flooding brought in serious damages to crops in low-lying areas. 
 B. Flooding has seriously damaged crops in low-lying areas. 
 C. Serious damage has been informed of in low-lying areas by flooding. 
 D. Crops have caused damage to flooding in low-lying areas.