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TẬP NGUYỄN TIẾN DŨNG (Founder & Administrator Hội học sinh, sinh viên chuyên Anh) TU Y ỂN T ẬP Đ Ề TH I Đ ẠI H Ọ C, C AO Đ ẲN G Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hoihocsinhsinhvienchuyenanh TÀI LIỆU ÔN THI ĐẠI HỌC BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 05 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 105 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho câu từ đến 10 Reading to oneself is a modern activity which was almost unknown to the scholars of the classical and medieval worlds, while during the fifteenth century the term “reading” undoubtedly meant reading aloud Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace One should be wary, however, of assuming that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud was a distraction to others Examinations of factors related to the historical development of silent reading have revealed that it became the usual mode of reading for most adults mainly because the tasks themselves changed in character The last century saw a steady gradual increase in literacy and thus in the number of readers As the number of readers increased, the number of potential listeners declined and thus there was some reduction in the need to read aloud As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the flourishing of reading as a private activity in such public places as libraries, railway carriages and offices, where reading aloud would cause distraction to other readers Towards the end of the century, there was still considerable argument over whether books should be used for information or treated respectfully and over whether the reading of materials such as newspapers was in some way mentally weakening Indeed, this argument remains with us still in education However, whatever its virtues, the old shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one hand and by books and periodicals for a specialised readership on the other By the end of the twentieth century, students were being recommended to adopt attitudes to books and to use reading skills which were inappropriate, if not impossible, for the oral reader The social, cultural and technological changes in the century had greatly altered what the term “reading” implied Câu 1: Reading aloud was more common in the medieval world because A people relied on reading for entertainment B silent reading had not been discovered C there were few places available for private reading D few people could read to themselves Câu 2: The word “commonplace” in the first paragraph mostly means “ ” A for everybody’s use B most preferable C attracting attention D widely used Câu 3: The development of silent reading during the last century indicated A an increase in the average age of readers B an increase in the number of books C a change in the nature of reading D a change in the status of literate people Câu 4: Silent reading, especially in public places, flourished mainly because of A the decreasing need to read aloud B the development of libraries C the increase in literacy D the decreasing number of listeners Câu 5: It can be inferred that the emergence of the mass media and specialised reading materials was an indication of A a decline of standards of literacy B a change in the readers’ interest C an alteration in educationalists’ attitudes D an improvement of printing techniques Câu 6: The phrase “a specialised readership” in paragraph mostly means “ ” A a requirement for readers in a particular area of knowledge B a limited number of readers in a particular area of knowledge C a reading volume for particular professionals D a status for readers specialised in mass media Câu 7: The phrase “oral reader” in the last paragraph mostly means “a person who ” A is good at public speaking B practises reading to an audience C takes part in an audition D is interested in spoken language Trang 1/5 - Mã đề thi 105 Câu 8: All of the following might be the factors that affected the continuation of the old shared literacy culture EXCEPT A the inappropriate reading skills B the specialised readership C the diversity of reading materials D the printed mass media Câu 9: Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A Reading aloud was more common in the past than it is today B Not all printed mass media was appropriate for reading aloud C The decline of reading aloud was wholly due to its distracting effect D The change in reading habits was partly due to the social, cultural and technological changes Câu 10: The writer of this passage is attempting to A explain how reading habits have developed B change people’s attitudes to reading C show how reading methods have improved D encourage the growth of reading Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ cịn lại câu Câu 11: A apply B persuade C reduce D offer Câu 12: A preservative B congratulate C preferential D development Câu 13: A president B physicist C inventor D property Câu 14: A economy B unemployment C communicate D particular Câu 15: A recommend B volunteer C understand D potential Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 16: He’s a very person because he can make other workers follow his advice A creative B influential C deciding D effective Câu 17: Increasing of fruit in the diet may help to reduce the risk of heart disease A the amount B an amount C the number D a number Câu 18: - "Why wasn't your boyfriend at the party last night?" - "He the lecture at Shaw Hall I know he very much wanted to hear the speaker." A should have attended B can have attended C was to attend D may have attended Câu 19: The doctor decided to give her a thorough examination he could identify the causes of her illness A after B so as C unless D so that Câu 20: My computer is not of running this software A able B compatible C capable D suitable Câu 21: The room needs for the wedding A decorating B to decorate C decorate D be decorated Câu 22: That hotel is so expensive They you sixty pounds for bed and breakfast A charge B fine C take D cost Câu 23: I am considering my job Can you recommend a good company? A to move B moving C to change D changing Câu 24: I'm sure you'll have no the exam A difficulty passing B difficulties to pass C difficulty to pass D difficulties of passing Câu 25: - Janet: "Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?" - Susan: " ." A I don't agree, I'm afraid B You’re welcome C That would be great D I feel very bored Câu 26: I’m afraid I’m not really to comment on this matter A qualifying B qualified C quality D qualitative Câu 27: Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical A utilities B applications C appliances D instruments Câu 28: The curtains have because of the strong sunlight A faded B fainted C lightened D weakened Câu 29: The referee the coin to decide which team would kick the ball first A caught B threw C cast D tossed Câu 30: - Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” - Maria: “ _.” A Of course not, it’s not costly B Thank you Hope you will drop in C I think so D No problem Trang 2/5 - Mã đề thi 105 Câu 31: I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday A caught sight of B kept an eye on C paid attention to D lost touch with Câu 32: How long does the play ? A last B extend C prolong D stretch Câu 33: The price of fruit has increased recently, the price of vegetables has gone down A whereas B whether C when D otherwise Câu 34: It is blowing so hard We such a terrible storm A have never known B have never been knowing C never know D had never known Câu 35: When the old school friends met, a lot of happy memories back A had brought B were brought C brought D had been brought Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau Câu 36: "Why don’t we go out for dinner?” said Mary A Mary suggested a dinner out B Mary ordered a dinner out C Mary demanded a dinner out D Mary requested a dinner out Câu 37: We've run out of tea A There's not much more tea left B There's no tea left C We have to run out to buy some tea D We didn’t have any tea Câu 38: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned A If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned B It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon C If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon D If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned Câu 39: My friend told me, “If I were you, I would not smoke so much.” A My friend advised me not to smoke so much B My friend warned me against smoking so much C My friend prohibited me from smoking so much D My friend suggested not smoking so much Câu 40: "I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Tom said to Janet A Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week B Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week C Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week D Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho câu từ 41 đến 50 The Sun today is a yellow dwarf star It is fueled by thermonuclear reactions near its center that convert hydrogen to helium The Sun has existed in its present state for about four billion six hundred million years and is thousands of times larger than the Earth By studying other stars, astronomers can predict what the rest of the Sun’s life will be like About five billion years from now, the core of the Sun will shrink and become hotter The surface temperature will fall The higher temperature of the center will increase the rate of thermonuclear reactions The outer regions of the Sun will expand approximately 35 million miles, about the distance to Mercury, which is the closest planet to the Sun The Sun will then be a red giant star Temperatures on the Earth will become too high for life to exist Once the Sun has used up its thermonuclear energy as a red giant, it will begin to shrink After it shrinks to the size of the Earth, it will become a white dwarf star The Sun may throw off huge amounts of gases in violent eruptions called nova explosions as it changes from a red giant to a white dwarf After billions of years as a white dwarf, the Sun will have used up all its fuel and will have lost its heat Such a star is called a black dwarf After the Sun has become a black dwarf, the Earth will be dark and cold If any atmosphere remains there, it will have frozen over the Earth’s surface Câu 41: It can be inferred from the passage that the Sun A is approximately halfway through its life as a yellow dwarf B will continue to be a yellow dwarf for another 10 billion years C has been in existence for 10 billion years D is rapidly changing in size and brightness Câu 42: What will probably be the first stage of change for the Sun to become a red giant? A Its surface will become hotter and shrink B It will throw off huge amounts of gases C Its central part will grow smaller and hotter D Its core will cool off and use less fuel Câu 43: When the Sun becomes a red giant, what will the atmosphere be like on the Earth? A It will be enveloped in the expanding surface of the sun B It will become too hot for life to exist C It will be almost destroyed by nova explosions D It will freeze and become solid Trang 3/5 - Mã đề thi 105 Câu 44: When the Sun has used up its energy as a red giant, it will A get frozen B cease to exist C stop to expand D become smaller Câu 45: Large amounts of gases may be released from the Sun at the end of its life as a A black dwarf B white dwarf C red giant D yellow dwarf Câu 46: As a white dwarf, the Sun will be A the same size as the planet Mercury B around 35 million miles in diameter C a cool and habitable planet D thousands of times smaller than it is today Câu 47: The Sun will become a black dwarf when A the Sun moves nearer to the Earth B it has used up all its fuel as a white dwarf C the core of the Sun becomes hotter D the outer regions of the Sun expand Câu 48: The word “there” in the last sentence of paragraph refers to A the planet Mercury B the core of a black dwarf C our own planet D the outer surface of the Sun Câu 49: This passage is intended to A describe the changes that the Sun will go through B present a theory about red giant stars C alert people to the dangers posed by the Sun D discuss conditions on the Earth in the far future Câu 50: The passage has probably been taken from A a scientific journal B a news report C a work of science fiction D a scientific chronicle Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 51 đến 60 How men first learnt to (51) words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (52) All we really know is that men, unlike animals, (53) invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (54) certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down These sounds, (55) spoken or written in letters, are called words Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that (56) powerfully to our minds and emotions This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary (57) Above all, the real poet is a master of words He can (58) his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can (59) men to tears We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, (60) they will make our speech silly and vulgar Câu 51: A invent B create C make D discover Câu 52: A story B secret C mystery D legend Câu 53: A whatever B however C somewhat D somehow Câu 54: A at B upon C with D to Câu 55: A if B however C whether D though Câu 56: A interest B appeal C attract D lure Câu 57: A prose B work C form D style Câu 58: A carry B convey C transfer D transmit Câu 59: A take B send C break D move Câu 60: A or B so C although D because Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 61 đến 70 The heart has long been considered to be (61) feelings of love dwell In love songs throughout the ages, love almost always goes together (62) the heart The heart has continuously been viewed (63) the place where love begins and develops Even the Bible gives (64) to love and the heart The role of the heart in love must come from what happens to it when a person feels strongly (65) to someone The strong feelings (66) the other person, especially in the early stages of a relationship, have the results that the heart starts beating faster and breathing starts speeding (67) According to psychologists, a love relationship is a situation that (68) a lot of stress and the body reacts to this by getting ready to face the unknown This has been called the "fight or flight" (69) , meeting danger by fighting it or running away So with love, the heart accelerates and (70) becomes quick Câu 61: Câu 62: Câu 63: Câu 64: A when A to A like A reference B where B from B as though B citation C that C with C as C preference D what D at D as if D quote Trang 4/5 - Mã đề thi 105 Câu 65: Câu 66: Câu 67: Câu 68: Câu 69: Câu 70: A attracting A of A up A comprises A reactionary A exhaling B attractive B for B forward B arouses B reactor B breathing C attract C to C on C involves C reaction C inhaling D attracted D with D upon D includes D reacting D sweating Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 71: , he would have learned how to read A If he has been able to go school as a child B If he could go to school as a child C Were he able to go to school as a child D Had he been able to go to school as a child Câu 72: , he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain A He felt very tired though B As he might feel tired C Tired as it was D Tired as he might feel Câu 73: Having been delayed by heavy traffic, A it was difficult for her to arrive on time B her being late was intolerable C it was impossible for her to arrive on time D she was unable to arrive on time Câu 74: She regretfully told him that A she would leave the tickets at home B she left the tickets at home C she had left the tickets at home D she would have left the tickets at home Câu 75: The robbers attacked the owner of the house A so that they would appear with the expensive painting B and disappeared with the expensive painting C but they appeared with the expensive painting D so they disappeared with the expensive painting Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu Câu 76: Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping A B C D Câu 77: Both Mr and Mrs Smith are explaining the children the rules of the game A B C D Câu 78: You can enjoy a sport without joining in a club or belonging to a team A B C D Câu 79: Unlike many writings of her time, she was not preoccupied with morality A B C D Câu 80: A child of noble birth, his name was famous among the children in that school A B C D - - HẾT Trang 5/5 - Mã đề thi 105 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2009 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối: D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 174 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from to 10 Probably the most famous film commenting on the twentieth-century technology is Modern Times, made in 1936 Charlie Chaplin was motivated to make the film by a reporter who, while interviewing him, happened to describe the working conditions in industrial Detroit Chaplin was told that healthy young farm boys were lured to the city to work on automotive assembly lines Within four or five years, these young men’s health was destroyed by the stress of work in the factories The film opens with a shot of a mass of sheep making their way down a crowded ramp Abruptly, the film shifts to a scene of factory workers jostling one another on their way to a factory However, the rather bitter note of criticism in the implied comparison is not sustained It is replaced by a gentle note of satire Chaplin prefers to entertain rather than lecture Scenes of factory interiors account for only about one-third of Modern Times, but they contain some of the most pointed social commentary as well as the most comic situations No one who has seen the film can ever forget Chaplin vainly trying to keep pace with the fast-moving conveyor belt, almost losing his mind in the process Another popular scene involves an automatic feeding machine brought to the assembly line so that workers need not interrupt their labor to eat The feeding machine malfunctions, hurling food at Chaplin, who is strapped in his position on the assembly line and cannot escape This serves to illustrate people’s utter helplessness in the face of machines that are meant to serve their basic needs Clearly, Modern Times has its faults, but it remains the best film treating technology within a social context It does not offer a radical social message, but it does accurately reflect the sentiment of many who feel they are victims of an over-mechanised world Question 1: According to the passage, Chaplin got the idea for Modern Times from A a conversation B a movie C fieldwork D a newspaper Question 2: The young farm boys went to the city because they were A attracted by the prospect of a better life B forced to leave their sheep farm C promised better accommodation D driven out of their sheep farm Question 3: The phrase “jostling one another” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ” A running against each other B pushing one another C hurrying up together D jogging side by side Question 4: According to the passage, the opening scene of the film is intended A to reveal the situation of the factory workers B to produce a tacit association C to introduce the main characters of the film D to give the setting for the entire plot later Question 5: The word “vainly” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ” A effortlessly B recklessly C hopelessly D carelessly Question 6: The word “This” in the fourth paragraph refers to A the situation of young workers in a factory B the scene of an assembly line in operation C the scene of the malfunction of the feeding machine D the malfunction of the twentieth-century technology Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 174 Question 7: According to the author, about two-thirds of Modern Times A is more critical than the rest B is rather discouraging C was shot outside a factory D entertains the audience most Question 8: The author refers to all of the following notions to describe Modern Times EXCEPT “ ” A entertainment B satire C criticism D revolution Question 9: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A The working conditions in the car factories of the 1930s were very stressful B The author does not consider Modern Times as a perfect film C Modern Times depicts the over-mechanised world from a social viewpoint D In Modern Times, the factory workers’ basic needs are well met Question 10: The passage was written to A review one of Chaplin’s popular films B explain Chaplin’s style of acting C discuss the disadvantages of technology D criticize the factory system of the 1930s Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 11 to 20 Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the natural environment surrounding their homes This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years It was, indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary farming and the domestication of wild animals were introduced about 10,000 years ago Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal environments, such as deserts and arctic wastelands In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have restricted the availability of plant life Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along the coasts and waterways The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants In short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the development of subsistence societies Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors We know from the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based on hunting and gathering must be very mobile While the entire community camps in a central location, a smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp When the food in the area has become exhausted, the community moves on to exploit another site We also notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division of labor between the sexes These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practised by mankind during the Paleolithic Period Question 11: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means A adapting animals to suit a new working environment B hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home C teaching animals to a particular job or activity in the home D making wild animals used to living with and working for humans Question 12: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on A hunter-gatherers’ tools B nature’s provision C farming methods D agricultural products Question 13: The word “marginal” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ” A disadvantaged B suburban C forgotten D abandoned Question 14: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers A can free themselves from hunting B have better food gathering from nature C live along the coasts and waterways for fishing D harvest shorter seasonal crops Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 174 Question 15: According to the passage, studies of contemporary subsistence societies can provide a A further understanding of prehistoric times B broader vision of prehistoric natural environments C further understanding of modern subsistence societies D deeper insight into the dry-land farming Question 16: The word “conditions” in the second paragraph refers to A the places where plenty of animals and fish can be found B the situations in which hunter-gatherers can grow some crops C the environments where it is not favorable for vegetation to grow D the situations in which hunter-gatherers hardly find anything to eat Question 17: A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that A they live in the forests for all their life B they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet C they don’t have a strong sense of community D they often change their living places Question 18: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned? A Harvesting from the natural environment had existed long before farming was taken up B The environmental differences produce no effect on subsistence societies C The number of hunter-gatherers decreases where farming is convenient D Hunting or fishing develops where there are no or short growing seasons Question 19: According to the author, most contemporary and prehistoric hunter-gatherers share A some methods of production B some patterns of behavior C some restricted daily rules D only the way of duty division Question 20: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage? A Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies B Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods C A Brief History of Subsistence Farming D Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 21: Found in the 12th century, Oxford University ranks among the world’s oldest universities A B C D Question 22: Bill was about average in performance in comparison with other students in his class A B C D Question 23: Even though the extremely bad weather in the mountains, the climbers decided A B not to cancel their climb C D Question 24: The media have produced live covering of Michael Jackson’s fans around the world A B C mourning for him D Question 25: Although smokers are aware that smoking is harmful to their health, they can’t get rid it A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 26: A elephant B dinosaur C buffalo D mosquito Question 27: A abnormal B initial C innocent D impatient Question 28: A significant B convenient C fashionable D traditional Question 29: A catastrophe B agriculture C dictionary D supervisor Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 174 Question 30: A settle B protect C compose D relate Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 31 to 40 Some time ago, scientists began experiments to find out (31) it would be possible to set up a “village” under the sea A special room was built and lowered (32) the water of Port Sudan in the Red Sea For 29 days, five men lived (33) a depth of 40 feet At a (34) lower level, another two divers stayed for a week in a smaller “house” On returning to the surface, the men said that they had experienced no difficulty in breathing and had (35) many interesting scientific observations The captain of the party, Commander Cousteau, spoke of the possibility of (36) the seabed He said that some permanent stations were to be set up under the sea, and some undersea farms would provide food for the growing population of the world The divers in both “houses” spent most of their time (37) the bottom of the sea On four occasions, they went down to 360 feet and observed many extraordinary (38) of the marine life, some of which had never been seen before During their stay, Commander Cousteau and his divers reached a depth of 1,000 feet and witnessed a gathering of an immense (39) of crabs which numbered, perhaps, hundreds of millions They also found out that it was (40) to move rapidly in the water in a special vessel known as a “diving saucer” Question 31: A how B which C what D whether Question 32: A underneath B down C below D into Question 33: A at B in C from D on Question 34: A more B any C much D some Question 35: A caught B done C made D exercised Question 36: A implanting B transplanting C growing D cultivating Question 37: A enquiring B imploring C exploring D inquiring Question 38: A breeds B forms C systems D castes Question 39: A herd B flock C school D pack Question 40: A hardly B able C possible D capable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 41: There should be an international law against A afforestation B deforestation C forestry D reforestation Question 42: “I’d rather you home now.” A going B go C gone D went Question 43: “Don’t worry I have tire at the back of my car.” A another B other C others D the other Question 44: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came A No longer has B No sooner had C Not until had D Hardly had Question 45: Susan’s doctor insists for a few days A that she is resting B her resting C that she rest D her to rest Question 46: We couldn’t fly because all the tickets had been sold out A economical B economy C economic D economics Question 47: Through an , your letter was left unanswered A overtone B overcharge C overtime D oversight Question 48: – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “ ” A Good way! B You are right C Oh, hard luck! D Good job! Question 49: Jane law for four years now at Harvard A is studying B has been studying C studies D studied Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 174 Question 17: Before going to bed, he wanted some tea but there was left A nothing B no C any D a few Question 18: You should look up the meaning of new words in the dictionary misuse them A so that not to B so not to C so that not D so as not to Question 19: Television can make things memorable for the reason that it presents information an effective way A on B in C with D over Question 20: It was so kind of her to put me while I was on a business trip in her town A down B off C up D in Question 21: He didn’t know or stay until the end of the festival A if to go B if that he should go C to go D whether to go Question 22: smoking is a causative factor of many diseases, there is no ban on tobacco advertising A However B Therefore C Although D In spite of Question 23: Mary: “I will never go mountaineering again.” Linda: “Me .” A so B too C neither D either Question 24: When Peter was a child, there a cinema near his house A used to be B used to have C used to be being D used to have been Question 25: Working as a volunteer gives her a chance to develop her interpersonal skills, promote friendship, and her own talent A discover B discovered C discovering D to discover Question 26: Mary: “Thanks a lot for your help.” John: “ .” A My happiness B My excitement C My delight D My pleasure Question 27: My mother had to work 12 hours a day in a factory just to A make ends meet B call it a day C break the ice D tighten the belt Question 28: The team were eager to make the loss of the previous match A off with B up with C up for D away with Question 29: After the car crash last night, all the injured to the hospital in an ambulance A was rushing B were rushed C was rushed D were rushing Question 30: It has been suggested that Mary a computer course in preparation for a steady job A take B have been taken C would have taken D was taken Question 31: Tom: “When are we leaving for the concert?” Kyle : “ .” A No problem B Certainly C That’s right D Straight away Question 32: Scientists have a lot of research into renewable energy sources A done B solved C carried D made Question 33: New machinery has enhanced the company’s productivity and A competition B competitor C competitive D competitiveness Question 34: The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth a packed lunch A taken B taking C to take D take th Question 35: The struggle for women’s rights began in the 18 century during a period as the Age of Enlightenment A known B is knowing C that knew D knew Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 36: The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films A businesses B advertisements C economics D contests Trang 2/7 - Mã đề thi 248 Question 37: As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island A flowers and trees B plants and animals C mountains and forests D fruits and vegetables Question 38: It is such a prestigious university that only excellent students are entitled to a full scholarship each year A have the right to refuse B are refused the right to C are given the right to D have the obligation to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 39: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released A guilty B naive C innovative D benevolent Question 40: Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially A Privileged B Impoverished C Well-off D Wealthy 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 41: Mike graduated with a good degree However, he joined the ranks of the unemployed A Mike joined the ranks of the unemployed because he graduated with a good degree B If Mike graduated with a good degree, he would join the ranks of the unemployed C Although Mike graduated with a good degree, he joined the ranks of the unemployed D That Mike graduated with a good degree helped him join the ranks of the unemployed Question 42: Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions She works for a famous fashion house A Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions so as not to work for a famous fashion house B Ann works for a famous fashion house, so she always keeps up with the latest fashions C Not working for a famous fashion house, Ann always keeps up with the latest fashions D Despite working for a famous fashion house, Ann hardly keeps up with the latest fashions Question 43: They drove fifteen miles off the main road Also, they had nothing to eat for the day A Not only did they drive fifteen miles off the main road, they also had nothing to eat for the day B Driving fifteen miles off the main road, they eventually had something to eat for the day C They neither drove fifteen miles off the main road nor had anything to eat for the day D They drove fifteen miles off the main road until they had something to eat for the day Question 44: Put your coat on You will get cold A You will not get cold unless you put your coat on B Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold C It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold D You not only put your coat on but also get cold Question 45: Everyone was watching the little dog They were greatly amused at it A Everyone felt great and amused when the little dog was watching them B The little dog was watching everyone with great amusement C Everyone was greatly amused at the little dog they were watching D The little dog was greatly amused by the way everyone was watching it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions Question 46: “We lost the last game because of the referee,” said the team captain A The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game B The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game C The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game D The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game Trang 3/7 - Mã đề thi 248 Question 47: I was astonished that he knew a lot about Vietnamese food A I was astonished at his poor knowledge of Vietnamese food B It surprised me that Vietnamese food was what he liked most C I knew very little about Vietnamese food, which astonished him D That he knew a lot about Vietnamese food amazed me Question 48: Martin missed his flight because he had not been informed of the change in flight schedule A Not having been informed of the change in flight schedule, Martin missed his flight B Not having missed his flight, Martin was informed of the change in flight schedule C Martin missed his flight, though he had been informed of the change in flight schedule D Martin had been informed of his flight delay, which was due to the change in flight schedule Question 49: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said A The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic B The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic C I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic D I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher Question 50: The man wore gloves in order not to leave any fingerprints A The man wore gloves in order that his fingerprints would be taken B His fingerprints would not be left unless the man wore gloves C In order to leave some fingerprints the man took off his gloves D The man wore gloves so that he would not leave any fingerprints Read the following passage on native Americans, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 51 to 60 The first American immigrants, beginning more than 20,000 years ago, were intercontinental wanderers: hunters and their families following animal (51) from Asia to America, across a land bridge where the Bering Strait is today (52) Spain’s Christopher Columbus “discovered” the New World in 1492, about 1.5 million Native Americans lived in what is now the continental United States, although estimates of the number (53) greatly Mistaking the place where he landed – San Salvador in the Bahamas – (54) the Indies, Columbus called the Native Americans “Indians.” During the next 200 years, people from several European countries followed Columbus across the Atlantic Ocean to explore America and (55) up trading posts and colonies Native Americans suffered (56) from the influx of Europeans The transfer of land from Indian to European – and later American – hands (57) accomplished through treaties, wars, and coercion, with Indians constantly giving (58) as the newcomers moved west In the 19th century, the government’s preferred solution to the Indian “problem” was to force tribes to inhabit specific plots of land called reservations Some tribes fought to keep from (59) land they had traditionally used In many cases the reservation land was (60) poor quality, and Indians came to depend on government assistance Poverty and joblessness among Native Americans still exist today (Extracted from InfoUSA – CD Version) Question 51: A herds Question 52: A During Question 53: A adapt Question 54: A to Question 55: A bring Question 56: A deliberately Question 57: A were Question 58: A way Question 59: A breaking down Question 60: A in B flocks B When B adjust B like B make B marginally B have been B road B staying up B with C bunches C Not until C vary C for C go C greatly C was C signal C giving up C of D packs D Meanwhile D modify D with D set D vaguely D had been D direction D coming about D under Trang 4/7 - Mã đề thi 248 Read the following passage on commuting, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70 Commuting is the practice of travelling a long distance to a town or city to work each day, and then travelling home again in the evening The word commuting comes from commutation ticket, a US rail ticket for repeated journeys, called a season ticket in Britain Regular travellers are called commuters The US has many commuters A few, mostly on the East Coast, commute by train or subway, but most depend on the car Some leave home very early to avoid the traffic jams, and sleep in their cars until their office opens Many people accept a long trip to work so that they can live in quiet bedroom communities away from the city, but another reason is ‘white flight’ In the 1960s most cities began to desegregate their schools, so that there were no longer separate schools for white and black children Many white families did not want to send their children to desegregated schools, so they moved to the suburbs, which have their own schools, and where, for various reasons, few black people live Millions of people in Britain commute by car or train Some spend two or three hours a day travelling, so that they and their families can live in suburbia or in the countryside Cities are surrounded by commuter belts Part of the commuter belt around London is called the stockbroker belt because it contains houses where rich business people live Some places are becoming dormitory towns, because people sleep there but take little part in local activities Most commuters travel to and from work at the same time, causing the morning and evening rush hours, when buses and trains are crowded and there are traffic jams on the roads Commuters on trains rarely talk to each other and spend their journey reading, sleeping or using their mobile phones, though this is not popular with other passengers Increasing numbers of people now work at home some days of the week, linked to their offices by computer, a practice called telecommuting Cities in both Britain and the US are trying to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day Some companies encourage car pooling (called car sharing in Britain), an arrangement for people who live and work near each other to travel together Some US cities have a public service that helps such people to contact each other, and traffic lanes are reserved for car-pool vehicles But cars and petrol/gas are cheap in the US, and many people prefer to drive alone because it gives them more freedom In Britain many cities have park-and-ride schemes, car parks on the edge of the city from which buses take drivers into the centre (Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000) Question 61: Which of the following definitions of commuting would the author of this passage most probably agree with? A Travelling for hours from a town or city to work in the countryside every day B Travelling to work and then home again in a day within a rural district C Using a commutation ticket for special journeys in all seasons of the year D Regularly travelling a long distance between one’s place of work and one’s home Question 62: The word “repeated” in paragraph most probably means A buying a season ticket again B doing something once again C saying something again D happening again and again Question 63: The passage mentions that many Americans are willing to travel a long distance to work in order to be able to live in A comfortable bedrooms B quiet neighbourhoods C city centres D noisy communities Question 64: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A Britain has considerably more commuters than the US B The US has considerably more commuters than Britain C Both the US and Britain have a great number of commuters D Commuting helps people in the US and Britain save a lot of time Trang 5/7 - Mã đề thi 248 Question 65: Which of the following is NOT true about the London commuter belt? A It is home to some wealthy business people B It is like “bedroom communities” in the US C It is in central London D It surrounds London Question 66: It can be inferred from the passage that dormitory towns in Britain are places where people A contribute to the local community B are employed locally C take part in local activities D stay for the night Question 67: As mentioned in the passage, commuters usually A talk to each other during train journeys B cause traffic congestion on the roads C go home from work at different hours D go to work at different hours Question 68: The phrase “linked to” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A satisfied with B connected to C shared with D related to Question 69: All of the following are measures to reduce the number of cars coming into town each day in the US and/or Britain EXCEPT A car pooling/sharing B traffic lanes for car pooling C park-and-ride schemes D free car parks in the city centre Question 70: The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to A car pool B travelling together C driving alone D petrol/gas Read the following passage on learning by Mazur, James E, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80 Learning means acquiring knowledge or developing the ability to perform new behaviors It is common to think of learning as something that takes place in school, but much of human learning occurs outside the classroom, and people continue to learn throughout their lives Even before they enter school, young children learn to walk, to talk, and to use their hands to manipulate toys, food, and other objects They use all of their senses to learn about the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells in their environments They learn how to interact with their parents, siblings, friends, and other people important to their world When they enter school, children learn basic academic subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics They also continue to learn a great deal outside the classroom They learn which behaviors are likely to be rewarded and which are likely to be punished They learn social skills for interacting with other children After they finish school, people must learn to adapt to the many major changes that affect their lives, such as getting married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job Because learning continues throughout our lives and affects almost everything we do, the study of learning is important in many different fields Teachers need to understand the best ways to educate children Psychologists, social workers, criminologists, and other human-service workers need to understand how certain experiences change people’s behaviors Employers, politicians, and advertisers make use of the principles of learning to influence the behavior of workers, voters, and consumers Learning is closely related to memory, which is the storage of information in the brain Psychologists who study memory are interested in how the brain stores knowledge, where this storage takes place, and how the brain later retrieves knowledge when we need it In contrast, psychologists who study learning are more interested in behavior and how behavior changes as a result of a person’s experiences There are many forms of learning, ranging from simple to complex Simple forms of learning involve a single stimulus A stimulus is anything perceptible to the senses, such as a sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste In a form of learning known as classical conditioning, people learn to associate two stimuli that occur in sequence, such as lightning followed by thunder In operant conditioning, people learn by forming an association between a behavior and its consequences (reward or punishment) People and animals can also learn by observation - that is, by watching others perform behaviors More complex forms of learning include learning languages, concepts, and motor skills (Extracted from Microsoft® Student 2009 – DVD Version) Trang 6/7 - Mã đề thi 248 Question 71: According to the passage, which of the following is learning in broad view comprised of? A Acquisition of social and behavioural skills B Knowledge acquisition and ability development C Acquisition of academic knowledge D Knowledge acquisition outside the classroom Question 72: According to the passage, what are children NOT usually taught outside the classroom? A literacy and calculation B life skills C interpersonal communication D right from wrong Question 73: Getting married, raising children, and finding and keeping a job are mentioned in paragraph as examples of A the situations in which people cannot teach themselves B the areas of learning which affect people’s lives C the changes to which people have to orient themselves D the ways people’s lives are influenced by education Question 74: Which of the following can be inferred about the learning process from the passage? A It is more interesting and effective in school than that in life B It becomes less challenging and complicated when people grow older C It plays a crucial part in improving the learner’s motivation in school D It takes place more frequently in real life than in academic institutions Question 75: According to the passage, the study of learning is important in many fields due to A the great influence of the on-going learning process B the influence of various behaviours in the learning process C the exploration of the best teaching methods D the need for certain experiences in various areas Question 76: It can be inferred from the passage that social workers, employers, and politicians concern themselves with the study of learning because they need to A change the behaviours of the objects of their interest towards learning B make the objects of their interest more aware of the importance of learning C understand how a stimulus relates to the senses of the objects of their interest D thoroughly understand the behaviours of the objects of their interest Question 77: The word “retrieves ” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A generates B recovers C creates D gains Question 78: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A Psychologists studying memory are concerned with how the stored knowledge is used B Psychologists studying memory are concerned with the brain’s storage of knowledge C Psychologists are all interested in memory as much as behaviours D Psychologists studying learning are interested in human behaviours Question 79: According to the passage, the stimulus in simple forms of learning A makes associations between behaviours B is created by the senses C is associated with natural phenomena D bears relation to perception Question 80: The passage mainly discusses A simple forms of learning B practical examples of learning inside the classroom C application of learning principles to formal education D general principles of learning THE END Trang 7/7 - Mã đề thi 248 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2013 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 359 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) 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 1: A species B invent C medicine D tennis Question 2: A superstar B harvest C particular D part 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A commercial B constructive C essential D national Question 4: A copy B remove C notice D cancel Question 5: A curriculum B economics C hesitation D calculation Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from to 15 In “Cerealizing America”, Scott Bruce and Bill Crawford remark that the cereal industry uses 816 million pounds of sugar per year Americans buy 2.7 billion packages of breakfast cereal each year If (6) end to end, the empty cereal boxes from one year's consumption would (7) to the moon and back One point three (1.3) million advertisements for cereal are broadcast on American television every year at a(n) (8) of $762 million for airtime Only automobile manufacturers spend more money on television advertising than the makers of breakfast cereal (9) of the boxed cereals found in supermarkets contain large amounts of sugar and some contain more than 50% sugar Cereal manufacturers are very clever in their marketing, making many cereals appear much healthier than they really are by “fortifying” them with vitamins and minerals Oh, (10) – you now have vitamin-fortified sugar! Before you eat any cereal, read the ingredient list and see how (11) sugar appears on the ingredient list Then check the “Nutrition facts” panel There are actually only a small handful of national commercially-branded cereals that are made (12) whole grains and are sugar-free If you shop at a health food store instead of your local supermarket, you (13) _ to find a healthy, whole grain, sugar-free (or very low sugar) cereal But (14) ! Some of the health food store boxed cereals are sweetened with fruit juice or fructose Although this may be an improvement (15) refined white sugar, this can really skyrocket the calories From “Foods That Burn Fat, Foods That Turn to Fat” by Tom Ventulo Question 6: A laying B lay C laid D to lay Question 7: A prolong B stretch C contact D reach Question 8: A cost B charge C average D expense Question 9: A Mostly B Furthermost C Most D Almost Question 10: A beautiful B gorgeous C lovely D charming Question 11: A many B large C tall D high Question 12: A by B from C at D in Question 13: A would be able B are more likelier C could more or less D are much more likely Question 14: A see through B keep alert C look up D watch out Question 15: A from B on C with D at Trang 1/7 - Mã đề thi 359 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions Question 16: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs Smith paid we asked A four time much than B four times as much as C four times much as D four time as many as Question 17: Regular exercise and good diet will bring fitness and health A from B to C about D up Question 18: The pool should not be made so deep small children can be safe there A if B so as to C though D so that Question 19: We all agree that she is student in our class A the cleverest B a more clever C most clever D cleverest Question 20: There has been a great increase in retail sales, ? A hasn't there B isn't there C isn't it D doesn’t it Question 21: I am sorry I have no time at present to detail of our plan A bring in B take into C come in D go into Question 22: Long ago, women were to vote in political elections A prevented B stopped C forbidden D banned Question 23: She asked me I was looking at A when B if C what D why Question 24: In spite of her abilities, Laura has been overlooked for promotion A repeat B repeatedly C repetitive D repetition Question 25: Tom: “ ” Mike: “I won’t say no!” A How are things with you, Mike? B What about playing badminton this afternoon? C Mike, you know where the scissors are? D What’s your favourite, tea or coffee? Question 26: Education in many countries is compulsory the age of 16 A for B when C until D forwards Question 27: one of the most beautiful forms of performance art, ballet is a combination of dance and mime performed to music A Being considering B Considering C Considered D To consider Question 28: The examination was not very difficult, but it was long A so much B too much C very much D much too Question 29: has been a topic of continual geological research A The continents formed B If the continents formed C How did the continents form D How the continents were formed Question 30: We must push the piano to the corner of the hall to our party tonight A make place for B take up room to C make room for D give place to Question 31: Standing on the tip of the cape, A people have seen a lighthouse far away B lies a lighthouse in the middle of the sea C a lighthouse can see from the distance D we can see the lighthouse in the distance Question 32: Only one of our gifted students to participate in the final competition A has been chosen B have been chosen C were choosing D chosen Question 33: his brother, Mike is active and friendly A Alike B Unlike C Dislike D Liking Question 34: The packages so that it would be easier to carry them A are tied in a bundle B are tied altogether C were tied in a knot D were tied together Question 35: Michael looked deeply hurt and surprised when C to scold A scolded B scolding D having scolded Question 36: John Kennedy was elected president, he was the youngest American President ever A When B While C Before D As long as Trang 2/7 - Mã đề thi 359 Question 37: He us but he was short of money at the time A could have helped B can help C might help Question 38: The boat was sailing north when a terrible storm A had broken B broke C would break Question 39: Stephanie: “Oh, no! I left my book at home Can I share yours?” Scott: “ ” A No, thanks B No, not at all! C Yes, I too D would help D was breaking D Yes, sure! Question 40: The Lake District, was made a national park in 1951, attracts a large number of tourists every year A that B where C what D which Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 41 to 50 Very few people, groups, or governments oppose globalization in its entirety Instead, critics of globalization believe aspects of the way globalization operates should be changed The debate over globalization is about what the best rules are for governing the global economy so that its advantages can grow while its problems can be solved On one side of this debate are those who stress the benefits of removing barriers to international trade and investment, allowing capital to be allocated more efficiently and giving consumers greater freedom of choice With free-market globalization, investment funds can move unimpeded from the rich countries to the developing countries Consumers can benefit from cheaper products because reduced taxes make goods produced at low cost from faraway places cheaper to buy Producers of goods gain by selling to a wider market More competition keeps sellers on their toes and allows ideas and new technology to spread and benefit others On the other side of the debate are critics who see neo-liberal policies as producing greater poverty, inequality, social conflict, cultural destruction, and environmental damage They say that the most developed nations - the United States, Germany, and Japan - succeeded not because of free trade but because of protectionism and subsidies They argue that the more recently successful economies of South Korea, Taiwan, and China all had strong state-led development strategies that did not follow neo-liberalism These critics think that government encouragement of “infant industries” - that is, industries that are just beginning to develop enables a country to become internationally competitive Furthermore, those who criticize the Washington Consensus suggest that the inflow and outflow of money from speculative investors must be limited to prevent bubbles These bubbles are characterized by the rapid inflow of foreign funds that bid up domestic stock markets and property values When the economy cannot sustain such expectations, the bubbles burst as investors panic and pull their money out of the country Protests by what is called the anti-globalization movement are seldom directed against globalization itself but rather against abuses that harm the rights of workers and the environment The question raised by nongovernmental organizations and protesters at WTO and IMF gatherings is whether globalization will result in a rise of living standards or a race to the bottom as competition takes the form of lowering living standards and undermining environmental regulations One of the key problems of the 21st century will be determining to what extent markets should be regulated to promote fair competition, honest dealing, and fair distribution of public goods on a global scale From “Globalization” by Tabb, William K., Microsoft® Student 2009 [DVD] Question 41: It is stated in the passage that A critics of globalization say that the successful economies are all in Asia B the protests of globalization are directed against globalization itself C supporters of globalization stress the benefits of removing trade barriers D the United States, Germany, and Japan succeeded in helping infant industries Question 42: Supporters of free-market globalization point out that A investment will be allocated only to rich countries B taxes that are paid on goods will be increased C there will be less competition among producers D consumers can benefit from cheaper products Question 43: The word “allocated” in the passage mostly means “ ” A distributed B solved C removed D offered Trang 3/7 - Mã đề thi 359 Question 44: The phrase “keeps sellers on their toes” in the passage mostly means “ ” A prevents sellers from selling new products B forces sellers to go bare-footed C makes sellers responsive to any changes D allows sellers to stand on their own feet Question 45: According to critics of globalization, several developed countries have become rich because of A their help to developing countries B their neo-liberal policies C their protectionism and subsidies D their prevention of bubbles Question 46: The word “undermining” in the passage mostly means “ ” A obeying B making less effective C observing D making more effective Question 47: Infant industries mentioned in the passage are A young companies B development strategies C young industries D successful economies Question 48: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Critics believe the way globalization operates should be changed B The anti-globalization movement was set up to end globalization C Hardly anyone disapproves of globalization in its entirety D Some Asian countries had strong state-led economic strategies Question 49: The debate over globalization is about how A to spread ideas and strategies for globalization B to govern the global economy for the benefit of the community C to use neo-liberal policies for the benefit of the rich countries D to terminate globalization in its entirety Question 50: The author seems to be globalization that helps promote economy and raise living standards globally A supportive of B pessimistic about C indifferent to D opposed to 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 51: The works of such men as the English philosophers John Locke and Thomas Hobbes helped pave the way for academic freedom in the modern sense A terminate B prevent C initiate D lighten Question 52: E-cash cards are the main means of all transactions in a cashless society A cash-starved B cash-strapped C cash-in-hand D cash-free Question 53: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth A risks B annoyances C fears D irritations 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 54: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A restrain B stay unchanged C remain unstable D fluctuate Question 55: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements A something to suffer B something enjoyable C something sad D something to entertain Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65 New surveys suggest that the technological tools we use to make our lives easier are killing our leisure time We are working longer hours, taking fewer and shorter vacations (and when we go away, we take our cell phones, PDAs, and laptops along) And, we are more stressed than ever as increased use of e-mail, voice mail, cell phones, and the Internet is destroying any idea of privacy and leisure Since the Industrial Revolution, people have assumed that new labor-saving devices would free them from the burdens of the workplace and give them more time to grow intellectually, creatively, and socially - Trang 4/7 - Mã đề thi 359 exploring the arts, keeping up with current events, spending more time with friends and family, and even just ‘goofing off’ But here we are at the start of the 21st century, enjoying one of the greatest technological boom times in human history, and nothing could be further from the truth The very tools that were supposed to liberate us have bound us to our work and study in ways that were inconceivable just a few years ago It would seem that technology almost never does what we expect In ‘the old days’, the lines between work and leisure time were markedly clearer People left their offices at a predictable time, were often completely disconnected from and out of touch with their jobs as they traveled to and from work, and were off-duty once they were home That is no longer true In today's highly competitive job market, employers demand increased productivity, expecting workers to put in longer hours and to keep in touch almost constantly via fax, cell phones, e-mail, or other communications devices As a result, employees feel the need to check in on what is going on at the office, even on days off They feel pressured to work after hours just to catch up on everything they have to Workers work harder and longer, change their work tasks more frequently, and have more and more reasons to worry about job security Bosses, colleagues, family members, lovers, and friends expect instant responses to voice mail and e-mail messages Even college students have become bound to their desks by an environment in which faculty, friends, and other members of the college community increasingly their work online Studies of time spent on instant messaging services would probably show staggering use This is not what technology was supposed to be doing for us New technologies, from genetic research to the Internet, offer all sorts of benefits and opportunities But, when new tools make life more difficult and stressful rather than easier and more meaningful - and we are, as a society, barely conscious of it - then something has gone seriously awry, both with our expectations for technology and our understanding of how it should benefit us From “Summit 1” by Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher Question 56: According to the first three paragraphs, technological tools that were designed to make our lives easier A have not interfered with our privacy B have turned out to us more harm than good C have brought us complete happiness D have fully met our expectations Question 57: Which of the following is NOT true about technological tools, according to new surveys? A They are being increasingly used B They are used even during vacations C They make our life more stressful D They bring more leisure to our life Question 58: Which of the following is true, according to the passage? A Students used to have to study more about technological advances B People have more opportunities to get access to technological applications C Employees were supposed to make technology what they expected D People now enjoy greater freedom thanks to the technological boom Question 59: The word “inconceivable” in the passage is closest in meaning to “ ” A unimaginable B predictable C foreseeable D unforgettable Question 60: With the phrase “at a predictable time”, the author implies that A people were unable to foresee their working hours B people had to predict the time they were allowed to leave offices C people wanted to be completely disconnected from their work D people used to have more time and privacy after work Question 61: It can be inferred from the fourth paragraph that A employees have more freedom to decide what time they start and finish work B employers are more demanding and have efficient means to monitor employees C life is more relaxing with cell phones and other technological devices D it is compulsory that employees go to the office, even on days off Question 62: The word “They” in the fourth paragraph refers to A employers B workers C employees D tasks Question 63: Which of the following could be the main idea of the fifth paragraph? A New technological advances have added more stress to daily life B New technological applications are wise entertainment choices of our modern time C New technological advances have reduced work performance D The coming of new technological advances has spoiled family and social relationships Question 64: This passage has probably been taken from A an advertisement B a science review C a political journal D a fashion magazine Trang 5/7 - Mã đề thi 359 Question 65: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage? A Changes at the Workplace B Research on the Roles of Computers C Benefits of Technology D Expectations and Plain Reality 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 66: When precipitation occurs, some of it evaporates, some runs off the surface it strikes, and some A B C sinking into the ground D Question 67: Globally and internationally, the 1990's stood out as the warmest decade in the history of A B C weather records D Question 68: Of all the art-related reference and research library in North America, that of the A B Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is among the largest and most complete C D Question 69: Different fourteen crops were grown 8,600 years ago by some of the world’s earliest farmers A B C D Question 70: A warning printed on a makeshift lifebuoy says: “This is not a life-saving A device Children should be accompany by their parents.” B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions Question 71: “Why don’t we wear sunglasses?” our grandpa would say when we went out on bright sunny days A Our grandpa used to suggest wearing sunglasses when we went out on bright sunny days B Our grandpa would warn us against wearing sunglasses on bright sunny days C Our grandpa asked us why we did not wear sunglasses when going out on bright sunny days D Our grandpa reminded us of going out with sunglasses on bright sunny days Question 72: I am sure he did not know that his brother graduated with flying colors A He should not have been envious of his brother’s achievement B He cannot have known that his brother graduated with very high marks C That his brother graduated with flying colors must have been appreciated by him D He may not know that his brother is flying gradually up in a colorful balloon Question 73: People say that Mr Goldman gave nearly a million pounds to charity last year A Mr Goldman is said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year B Mr Goldman was said to have given nearly a million pounds to charity last year C Nearly a million pounds was said to have been given to charity by Mr Goldman last year D Nearly a million pounds is said to be given to charity by Mr Goldman last year Question 74: David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chance of becoming a champion A Losing the championship came as a terrible blow to David B In spite of the narrow defeat, David won the championship C As a result of his narrow defeat, David did not win the championship D But for his title as the former champion, David would not have defeated his rivals Question 75: If you had stuck to what we originally agreed on, everything would have been fine A If you had not kept to what was originally agreed on, everything would have been fine B Things went wrong because you violated our original agreement C If you had changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine D As you fulfilled the original contract, things went wrong Question 76: “I would be grateful if you could send me further details of the job,” he said to me A He flattered me because I sent him further details of the job Trang 6/7 - Mã đề thi 359 B He felt great because further details of the job had been sent to him C He thanked me for sending him further details of the job D He politely asked me to send him further details of the job Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions Question 77: We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping We know relatively little about sleep A We know relatively little about sleep; as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping B We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping C Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep D We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep Question 78: Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases Physical inactivity is another cause of several deadly diseases A Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases B Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases C Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases D Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases Question 79: He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals He was not talented A His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals B In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals C His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented D It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success Question 80: I did not arrive in time I was not able to see her off A She had left because I was not on time B I did not go there, so I could not see her off C I was not early enough to see her off D I arrived very late to say goodbye to her THE END Trang 7/7 - Mã đề thi 359 ĐÁP ÁN Câu số ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG QUA CÁC NĂM (2008 – 2013) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 (Mã đề 105) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 (Mã đề 174) (Mã đề 184) (Mã đề 195) (Mã đề 248) (Mã đề 359) D D C C B B B A C A D C C B D B A D D C A A D A C B C A D B A A A A B A B D A B A C B D C D A A B B C C C D D A D B A B A C D B B A A C A B D D C C A A D D A C C D C B C C B D A D C B B C D B A A B B C A C B B C A B D B C C D C C C D B B D B C A D D C A B D C C D A C A D D A C C C A C B B A A B C B B A B A A D D D B D D C D B C A A B D A D C A A D D C B A A A D A A B A B A B B C D B D C D A A A B A D B C D C C A A D A C B A D A D B A B B C A B C B A B C D A C D B A C B A C C D B D D B B C D A A D C C B B C C D D C D A B D A A A B D D C D A C C B ADMIN NGUYỄN TIẾN DŨNG – TUYỂN TẬP ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC MÔN TIẾNG ANH QUA CÁC NĂM (2008-2013) KHỐI D 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 B C A A A C D B C B D B D A B C C C D B A C C B D D D C B D D C A B D D B B B C B A B A D B C D D A B C D C C A A A A D B B A C D D B C D D C A B B D D C A D B D A A B B D A C A A B B C A C C D A B D A A B C B C B B D B D D A A D B C B C C C D B A D D A B C C C C C D B D D A A D A B C C D C C A C C D D B C C D B B D C B A C D A D B C D D C B B A C D A B B B D B A D B C A B D D A A A C A B A C B D C A D C ADMIN NGUYỄN TIẾN DŨNG – TUYỂN TẬP ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC MÔN TIẾNG ANH QUA CÁC NĂM (2008-2013) KHỐI D ... 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