KỲ Thi ThỬ Thpt Qg NĂm 2017 MÔn TiẾng Anh SỐ 1

The word "pass(ed)" differs from the rest in terms of the position of the main stress. In "pass(ed)", the main stress falls on the first syllable "pass", while in the other words, the main stress falls on the second syllable.

In this question, we are asked to identify the word that differs from the rest in terms of the position of the main stress. The correct answer is "island" because the stress falls on the first syllable, while in the other three words ("special," "escape," and "isolate"), the stress falls on the second syllable.

The word "contributory" differs from the rest in terms of the position of the main stress. In "contributory," the main stress is on the second syllable, while in the other words ("argumentative," "psychological," "hypersensitive"), the main stress is on the third syllable.

The word "consider" differs from the rest in terms of the position of the main stress. In "vacancy," "family," and "furniture," the main stress falls on the first syllable, while in "consider," the main stress falls on the second syllable.

The subject "the rapid growth of the world's population over the past 100 years" is singular, so the verb "have" should be changed to "has" to agree with the subject.

This answer suggests that the word "resources" is the most appropriate choice among the given options. It can be inferred that the question is related to something that requires the utilization or management of certain materials or assets. Out of the given options, "resources" is the most general term that can encompass various types of materials, assets, or inputs required for different processes, products, or fuels.

The correct answer is "proportion." Proportion refers to a part or share of a whole in relation to other parts or shares. It is often used to describe the comparative size, quantity, or importance of something. In this context, proportion is the most fitting term as it best captures the idea of a relative amount or share. The other options, portion, amount, and rate, do not fully convey the concept of proportion.

The word "refuse" stands out from the other words because it is the only one that refers to something that is rejected or discarded. "Goods" refers to products or items, "rubble" refers to debris or ruins, and "requirements" refers to necessary conditions or demands. However, "refuse" specifically refers to waste or garbage that is not wanted or accepted.

This question is asking for a word that is synonymous with "melting," "change," and "replacement." The word "conversion" fits this description as it can refer to the process of changing or transforming something into a different form or state.

The underlined part "raised" needs correction. The correct word should be "risen" instead of "raised".

The word "extreme" should be replaced with "increasingly" to correctly convey the idea that experts in climatology and other scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about the changes to our climate.

The correct answer is "wonderful modern Italian sports shoes". This answer follows the correct order of adjectives in English, which is opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose. In this case, "wonderful" is the opinion, "modern" is the age, "Italian" is the origin, and "sports" is the purpose. Therefore, the correct order is "wonderful modern Italian sports shoes".

The correct answer is "stretched". This is because the sentence is in the past tense, and the verb "stretched" is the correct past tense form of the verb "stretch". It indicates that the canvas was pulled tightly over a frame to create the simple sails.

The underlined part "disadvantages" refers to negative aspects or shortcomings. The word that is closest in meaning to this is "drawbacks", which also refers to negative aspects or disadvantages.

In this context, "general assemblies" refers to meetings or gatherings where decisions are made. Therefore, the word that is closest in meaning to "general assemblies" is "gatherings".

The word "onerous" means burdensome, heavy, or difficult. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the taxes were a significant burden or hardship. The opposite of burdensome or difficult would be something that is light or easy. Therefore, the correct answer is "light."

The word "sanguine" means to be optimistic or hopeful. Therefore, the opposite of "sanguine" would be "fearsome" as it implies being fearful or scared.

The correct answer is "What you have been saying is quite irrelevant." This sentence conveys the same meaning as "What you have been saying is beside the point." Both sentences suggest that the speaker's statements are not relevant or not addressing the main issue. The other options do not accurately capture the meaning of the original sentence.

The correct answer is "Helen advised me against reading the job advertisement and position description carelessly." This sentence conveys the same meaning as the original statement by Helen, which is to not read the job advertisement and position description carelessly. The other options do not accurately capture the meaning of Helen's advice.

The sentence "We were very impressed by the new cinema, but found it rather expensive." is the closest in meaning to the given question. It conveys that the speaker was impressed by the new cinema but also found it to be expensive.

When someone gets held up in a traffic jam, it causes them to miss their first job interview.

The correct answer is "Joining the army in 1998, he was soon promoted to the rank of captain." This sentence combines the two original sentences by using a participial phrase "joining the army in 1998" to show the time and action of joining, followed by the main action of being promoted to the rank of captain.

The correct answer is "You can say that again." This response is appropriate because it agrees with Peter's statement about cats being good at catching mice. It is a common expression used to show agreement or emphasize a point.

The correct answer is "Yes, please, if it's no bother." This response indicates that Mary would like John to get a taxi for them, but only if it is not inconvenient for him. It shows consideration for John's willingness and availability to help.

The correct answer is "to". In this sentence, the word "allergic" is followed by the preposition "to" to indicate what Helen is allergic to. Therefore, the correct preposition to use in this sentence is "to".

The correct answer is "take". This is because the sentence is discussing a hypothetical situation where the person wants to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. In this case, the verb should be in the present tense to indicate a general truth or a habitual action. Therefore, "take" is the correct form of the verb to match the subject "he".

Some people prefer to watch a film first, and then read the review in the paper. A review is a written evaluation or analysis of a film, providing insights and opinions on its various aspects such as plot, acting, direction, and overall quality. Reading a review after watching a film can help individuals gain a different perspective, understand different interpretations, or validate their own opinions about the movie.

During the height of the season, tourists arrive in droves to see Shakespeare's birthplace. This means that a large number of tourists come to visit Shakespeare's birthplace during the peak season. The word "droves" implies a mass or crowd of people, indicating that there is a significant influx of tourists during this time.

The correct answer is "composed". This is because the word "composed" means made up or formed of different parts. In the context of the question, it is stating that a molecule of water is made up of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. Therefore, "composed" accurately describes the relationship between the atoms and the molecule of water.

Deborah is planning to take extra lessons in order to catch up on what she missed while she was away. This means she wants to make up for the material or information that she did not learn or experience during her absence.

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The correct answer is "has increased". This is because the sentence is talking about the change in the number of working women from a specific point in the past (1980) to the present (China today). The verb "has increased" is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and continues up to the present.

The correct answer is "electronic" because it is the only option that makes sense in the context of students using calculators in their studies and examinations. "Electricity" and "electrical" refer to the power source or the type of energy used, while "electric" is an adjective that describes something powered by electricity. However, "electronic" specifically refers to devices that use electronic components and circuits, which is the case for calculators.

Peter has been studying for almost three years and he will have his degree and return to his country in another six months. This means that after the completion of his three years of study, Peter will still have to spend an additional six months before he can return to his country.

Diseases are considered a natural part of life on Earth because they help control the population. This means that diseases play a role in regulating the number of individuals in a population by reducing the population size through illness and death.

The passage provides information that suggests that pandemics are diseases that spread quickly and kill large numbers of people. This can be inferred from the mention of pandemics being a global issue, the need for international cooperation to combat them, and the examples of previous pandemics such as the Spanish flu and HIV/AIDS which caused significant mortality rates. Therefore, based on the information in the passage, the term "pandemics" can be explained as diseases that spread quickly and kill large numbers of people.

The passage discusses the 1918 flu pandemic and mentions several true statements about it, such as it involved a new kind of flu virus, it killed over 25 million people, and it took a little over a week to kill its victims. However, it does not mention that it was the last pandemic in history. Therefore, the statement "it was the last pandemic in history" is not true according to the passage.

The word "it" in the passage refers to the flu virus. This means that the passage is discussing the flu virus and using the pronoun "it" to refer to it.

The correct answer is "They do not kill people very quickly." This is a common feature of all pandemic diseases because if a disease were to kill people quickly, it would not have the opportunity to spread and become a pandemic. Pandemic diseases typically have a lower mortality rate in order to have a wider impact on the population and spread more easily from person to person.

The correct answer is that the Marburg virus kills people too quickly. This means that infected individuals do not have enough time to spread the virus to others before succumbing to the disease. As a result, the virus is unable to efficiently transmit from person to person, which is a key factor in the development of a pandemic.

The author mentions SARS in order to give an example of the successful prevention of a pandemic. SARS was a highly dangerous disease that was contained and prevented from becoming a pandemic through effective public health measures and international cooperation. By mentioning SARS, the author highlights the possibility of preventing and controlling future pandemics through similar measures.

The author wrote the passage to suggest that music is not a human or even modern invention. The passage discusses how various animals, including humans, use music for communication and expression, implying that music is not exclusive to humans or a recent development. By highlighting the presence of music in different species and throughout history, the author aims to demonstrate that music is independent of life forms that use it and has been a part of the natural world for a long time.

The word "sophisticated" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to "compound". This means that it is complex or made up of multiple parts. The word "sophisticated" implies a high level of complexity or refinement, similar to a compound that is made up of different elements or ingredients.

In paragraph 1, the word "one" refers to a specific entity or concept. The limbic system is a part of the brain that is responsible for emotions, motivation, and memory. Therefore, it is the most suitable replacement for the word "one" in the given context.

The passage states that humpback whales can sing over a range of seven octaves. This means that their vocalizations cover a wide range of frequencies, allowing them to produce a variety of sounds. This is different from human tunes, as humpback whale songs are distinctively different from human tunes. The passage does not mention anything about the use of rhyme in whale songs or whether whale songs of a particular group can be learned by other whales.

The given statement suggests that humpback whale music is not comparative in length to symphony movements. This implies that humpback whale music is not as long as symphony movements.

The word "catchy" refers to something that is easy to remember. It implies that the thing being described has a memorable quality that makes it stick in one's mind.

The passage does not mention anything about the earliest human beings coming from France and Slovenia or about music shaping the whale brain. However, the passage does mention that humpback whales imitate the way human composers create their own music. Therefore, it can be inferred from the passage that humpback whales imitate human composers in creating their own music.

In paragraph 2, the word "their" is used to refer to a specific group of whales. Since the paragraph mentions the Pacific Ocean humpbacks, it can be inferred that "their" refers to the Pacific Ocean humpbacks.

The word "doubt" is the most appropriate choice among the given options because it is the only word that relates to uncertainty or lack of belief. "Evidence" refers to proof or information that supports a claim, "concern" refers to worry or anxiety, and "likelihood" refers to the probability or chance of something happening. "Doubt" is the best fit as it directly relates to questioning or having uncertainty about something.