Đề thi THPT quốc gia năm 2018 môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề 415 (Kèm đáp án)

ah: "______. We can't afford such a big event."
. No, I don't think soA . I can't agree with you moreB
. Yes, you're rightC . You can say that againD
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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 3: . decideA . installB . followC . intendD
Question 4: . sympathyA . povertyB . equipmentC . characterD
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D 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 5: . A t mea . B m lea . C h dea . D b nea
Question 6: . beginA s . attractB s . delayC s . believeD s
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 7: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is as the government has createdmounting
favourable conditions for them to develop their business.
. peakingA . risingB . decreasingC . varyingD
Question 8: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to for fear oftighten their belt
getting into financial difficulties.
. spend money freelyA . dress in loose clothesB
. save on daily expensesC . put on tighter beltsD
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 9: Thanks to highly technology, scientists have made many importantsophisticated
discoveries in different fields.
. confusingA . advancedB . accessibleC . effectiveD
Question 10: It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for knowledge and information.disseminating
. distributingA . adoptingB . classifyingC . inventingD
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11: The patients ______ w..., he ______ us to solve this difficult problem.
. will helpA . would helpB . has helpedC . helpsD
Question 18: The presenter started his speech with a few ______ jokes to build rapport with the
audience.
. soft-heartedA . kind-heartedB . light-heartedC . whole-heartedD
Question 19: There is no excuse for your late submission! You ______ the report by last Friday.
. mightn't have finishedA . must have finishedB
. needn't have finishedC . should have finishedD
Question 20: Our father suggested ______ to Da Nang for this summer holiday.
. to goA . goingB . to goingC . goD
Question 21: Mary rarely uses social networks, ______?
. isn't sheA . does sheB . is sheC . doesn't sheD
Question 22: It ______ to reason that Jason passed the exam with flying colours on account of his
working hard during the term.
. getsA . laysB . comesC . standsD
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 23 to 27.
Urban development is having a direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has been
noticed that the difference ______ temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon
occurs in both winter and summer. Experts agree that this is due to urban development, when open
green spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concrete buildings. These materials retain
heat generated by the Sun and release it through the night. In Atlanta, in the US, this has even led to
thunderstorms ______ 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 ______ it is not
uncommon to find plants growing on top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore,
the government has ______ to transform it into a "city within a garden" and, in 2006, they held an
international competition calling for entries to develop a master plan...of an application is to attract an employer's attention and persuade him or her to grant you an
interview. To do this, the letter presents what you can offer the employer, rather than what you want
from the job.
Like a résumé, the letter of application is a sample of your work and an opportunity to demonstrate
your skills and personality. If 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
it
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your chance to interpret and expand. It should state how your background relates to the
specific job, and it should emphasise your strongest and most relevant characteristics. 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 neither aggressive nor compliant: neither pat yourself on the back nor ask for sympathy. It
should never express dissatisfaction with the 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 the subject on salary. Indeed, even if a job advertisement
requires that you mention your salary requirements, it is advisable simply to call them "negotiable."
However, when you go on an interview, you should be prepared to mention a salary range. For this
reason, you should investigate both your field and, if possible, the particular company. You don't want
to ask for less than you deserve or more than is reasonable. 
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(Adapted from by Linda Lee and Erik Gundersen) "Select Readings - Intermediate" 
:Question 28 What is the passage mainly about?
. A Things to avoid during a job interview
. Differences between a résumé and a letter of applicationB
. Advice on how to find a good jobC
. Tips for writing an effective letter of applicationD
:Question 29 Ac