Đề thi THPT quốc gia năm 2018 môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề 408 (Kèm đáp án)

 suggests . D reminds
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 5: The research findings were reliable since modern technology was used to increase the
 of the sampling procedure.precision
. insecurityA . exactnessB . inaccuracyC . flexibilityD
Question 6: Despite the traffic hold-ups, we were able to arrive at the airport justin the nick of time
before the check-in counter closed.
. at the very last momentA . with all our luggageB
. in a terrible conditionC . with much time to spareD
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 7: There is an increase in the of electronic books as more people are turning toprevalence
digitalised reading materials.
. A scarcity . B intensity . C deficiency . D popularity
Question 8: Heavily with wastes from nearby factories, the water in this river is notcontaminated
suitable for daily use.
. deadlyA . pureB . cleanedC . pollutedD
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 9: Despacito, ______ over four billion times on YouTube, is one of the most favourite songs
among teenagers worldwide.
. A which viewed . B is viewed . C viewed . D viewing
Question 10: Adrian got surprisingly high grades in the final exam. He ______ his lessons very carefully.
. must have revisedA . can't have revisedB . would have revisedC . needn't have revisedD
Question 11: The school drama club is ______ a play for the school's anniversary, which is due to take
place next month.
. bringing downA . turning upB . making off C . putting onD
Question 12: Sue rarely misses a chance to do voluntary work, ______?
. doesn't sheA . isn't sheB . is sheC . does sheD
Question 13: If he didn't have to work today, he ____...edgeableA . knowB . knowledgeC . knowledgeably D
Question 20: Parents often advise their children to study hard in the hope that they will ______ success
in the future.
. achieve A . masterB . collectC . gatherD
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each
of the following exchanges.
Question 21: John and Mike are talking about Mike's new car.
- John: "______"
- Mike: "Thanks. I'm glad to hear that."
. My car is very expensive.A . Where did you buy your car?B
. What a nice car!C . Your car is new, isn't it?D
Question 22: Nancy and James are talking about their school days.
- Nancy: "I think school days are the best time of our lives."
- James: "______. We had sweet memories together then."
. I'm afraid soA . I doubt itB . AbsolutelyC . That's nonsenseD
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 23: Lucy paid a visit to the local orphanage. She then decided to donate part of her savings to
the children there.
. Lucy had hardly decided to donate part of her savings to the children when she paid a visit to theA
local orphanage.
. B Before she paid a visit to the local orphanage, Lucy had decided to donate part of her savings to the
children there.
. C Having paid a visit to the local orphanage, Lucy decided to donate part of her savings to the children there.
. D It was only when Lucy had decided to donate part of her savings to the children that she paid a visit to the
local orphanage.
Question 24: Laura practised playing the instrument a lot. She could hardly improve her performance.
. Had Laura practised playing the instrument a lot, she could have performed much better.A
. However much Laura practised playing the instrument, she could hardly perform any better.B
. As soon as Laura practised playing the instrument a lot, she could perform much better.C
. Hardly had Laura ...e better care of your health," said Tom's mother.
. Tom's mother promised to take better care of his health.A
. Tom's mother ordered him to take better care of his health.B
. Tom's mother required him to take better care of his health.C
. Tom's mother advised him to take better care of his health.D
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 28: It was that Vietnam the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games)the year 2003 hosted
 A B
 the first .for time
 C D
Question 29: The keynote speaker started with some about the complementary remarks organisers
 A B C
of the conference, and then with her speech.proceeded
 D
Question 30: classmates going on trip to Cuc Phuong National Park .My is a this weekend
A B C D
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 from 31 to 35.
The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work
helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously,
thus teaching people how to ______ their way through different systems. It therefore brings people
into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future.
Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to
impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, ______ they do have
many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and
enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit ______ their fellow human beings, and ultimately
themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is
______.
Employers will generally look favorably on people ______ have shown an ability to work as
part of a team.