ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM HỌC 2009-2010 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút I/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 1. A. sense B. send C. collision D. seat 2. A. coast B. lost C. most D. whole 3. A. originated B. needed C. encouraged D. eliminated II/ 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. 4. A. opportunity B. investment C. international D. education 5. A. secretary B. assistance C. support D. vacation III/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 6. Tim: “Can you give me a couple of minutes. I need to make a call.” Mario: “……………………………………… ” A. Definitely. Go ahead. B. I don’t think so. C. I suppose you’re right. D. I really appreciate. 7. Tony: “Would you have dinner with me tonight?” Cindy: “…………………………….” A. Thanks, but I’m afraid I’ve got something planned. B. Thanks. And you? C. I’m terribly sorry. But I have to disagree. D. Sure. Go ahead. 8. Tom: “I think married women should not go to work.” Cindy: “………………… . It’s too boring to be housewives all their lives. A. Perhaps. I am not sure. B. I can’t agree with you more C. That’s right D. I don’t agree 9. At present we are ___________ an anti-drug campaign. A. setting up for B. carrying out C. taking part D. joining with 10. All the teachers work on an entirely _______________ basis. A. volunteer B. volunteered C. voluntary D. voluntarily 11. It was difficult to ___________ a date which was convenient for everyone. A. agree B. organize C. arrange D. provide 12. Dad’s busy at the moment. He the sitting room. A. is redecorating B. redecorate C. has redecorated D. will redecorate 13. There will be often a conflict between children and the grown–ups. A. generation B. generating C. generational D. general 14. They will be seen through ……….the original idea … the completion of the project. A. both and B. either or C. neither nor D. from to 15. Many species are in danger of extinction ….the habitat destruction, commercial exploitation and pollution. A. because of B. in spite of C. because D. although 16. People……… hunt and use whales for commercial purpose A. needn’t B. mustn’t C. don’t need to D. don’t have to 17. It was men …………. controlled most positions of employment and power in society. A. whom B. which C. whose D. who 18. We dinner early tonight as we to the theatre. A. have – are going B. will have – are going C. will have – will go D. are having – will go 19. He agreed with them the need for change. A. of B. about C. on D. in 20. Last Sunday was ……… that we took a drive in the country. A. so beautiful day B. such a beautiful a day C. such a beautiful weather D. so beautiful a day 21. This morning I bought a newspaper and a magazine …… newspaper is in my bag but I don't know where ………………… magazine is. A. A/ a B. A/ the C. The / the D. The / a 1 22. I……. all of the questions correctly since I began this grammar exercise on verb tenses. A. am answering B. answer C. have answered D. answered 23. Some deserts in the world are sandy……. others are rocky and stony. A. but B. while C. when D. and 24. We avoid…….out environment. A. polluting B. to pollute C. pollute D polluted 25. He has worked so hard recently; …………. he is in bad health. A. however B. and C. but D. therefore 26. This student expected……………the first winner of the Grand Prix. A. be B. being C. to be D. will be 27. Many plant and animal species are now in danger of …………. A. extinct B. extinction C. extinguishing D. disappearance 28 If you inherited a million pounds, what……………with the money? A. do you do B. will you do C. would you do D. are you going to do 29. He had a portrait ………………… as a birthday present for his daughter. A. painting B. paint C. painted D. to be painted 30. …………………. people come, ……………………we are. A. More/ merrier B. The more/ merrier C. The more/ the merrier D. More/ the merrier IV/ 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 35 The 24th Southeast Asian Games was (31) in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand from December 6 to December 15, 2007. The Thai Olympic Committee planned the event to coincide with the commemoration of 80th (32) of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Officials studied the possibility of doing the events in multiple venues like what was done in Vietnam and the Philippines. It was the sixth time Thailand has (33) the SEA Games. Thailand had hosted the 1959 (inaugural games), 1967, 1975, 1985 and 1995 SEA Games. The 2007 games were to (34) hosted in Singapore, but the city–state gave up the chance in 2004 as the National Stadium was slated for demolition in around that time to (35) the Singapore Sports Hub. 31. A. given B. held C. celebrated D. shown 32. A. death B. birthdates C. birthday D. longevity 33. A. posted B. hosted C. owned D. opened 34. A. have B. give C. be D. get 35. A. set B. put C. prepare D. build V/ 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 36 to 40 The United Nations has proclaimed December 1 st as World AIDS Day, December 3 rd International Day of Disabled Persons, and December 5 th as the International Volunteer Day. For the last few years, in early December, organizations that involve disabled people and various agencies have organized meeting and exchange programs to mark the three days in Vietnam. This year UN agencies, the Hanoi Disabled People’s Association and similar organizations will hold an exchange program called “For the Love of Life” on December 3 rd at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi. The event is also in line with the UN General Assembly’s upcoming approval of the “Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” and the response to the call of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). The program is for people such as disabled people, people living with HIV/AIDS and enthusiastic volunteers who are actively supporting the disadvantaged ones as well as serving in other development areas. It is also aimed at enhancing the competence of the Hanoi Disabled People’s Association and disabled people’s organizations. Attending the meeting are leaders of government, involving ministries, committees and branches, ambassadors, representatives from international and non-governmental organizations, disabled people, people living with HIV/AIDS; national and international volunteers. 36. According to the UN, which is the International Volunteer day? A. The first of December B. The second of December 2 C. The third of December D. The fifth of December 37. Which is the main organizer of the exchange program? A. United Nations B. Hanoi Disabled People’s Association C. UN General Assembly D. UNESCAP 38. Who are not attending the meeting? A. People having SARS B. Disabled people C. People living with HIV/AIDS D. Zealous volunteers 39. What does the word “ones” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. volunteers B. programs C. people D. areas 40. Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A. The meeting to mark the three days are often organized in late December. B. The meeting for this year will be held at a park in the capital of Vietnam. C. The program is also to improve the ability of the association. D. Some ambassadors are also attending the program. VI/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 41. I would like to recommend this book to anyone who like animals. A B C D 42. We have seen that most children are ill-prepare for employment. A B C D 43. What will happen if they cannot to do it straight away ? A B C D 44. Don’t laugh with me. I am not a cloud. A B C D 45. The first national park in the world, calling Yellowstone Park, was established in 1872. A B C D VII/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 46. Nam worked hard, so he fell ill A. If he had worked hard, he would fall ill. B. If he had worked hard, he would have fallen ill. C. If he hadn’t worked hard, he wouldn’t have fallen ill. D. Unless he had worked hard, he would have fallen ill. 47. People say that the animals will be endangered in the forest. A. They said to be endangered in the forest. B. It is said that the animals will be endangered in the forest. C. They are said that the animals will be endangered in the forest. D. It was said that the animals will be endangered in the forest. 48. Even though he had no money, he decided to go travelling. A. He had no money, so he decided to go travelling. B. He decided to go travelling but he had no money C. He had no money; therefore he decided to go travelling D. He had no money; however he decided to go travelling 49. He started to learned French two weeks ago. A. He has been learning French for two weeks. B. He learnt French for two weeks. C. He has been learning French since two weeks. D. He has started learning French two weeks ago. 50. I’m very excited about seeing you next week. A. I am looking forward to seeing you next week. B. I am happy seeing you next week. C. I am waiting to seeing you next week. D. You are excited about seeing you next week. ………………… THE END……………… 3 . ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM HỌC 2009-2010 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH – LỚP 12 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút I/. B. I don’t think so. C. I suppose you’re right. D. I really appreciate. 7. Tony: “Would you have dinner with me tonight?” Cindy: “…………………………….” A. Thanks, but I’m afraid I’ve got something planned B. Thanks. And you? C. I’m terribly sorry. But I have to disagree. D. Sure. Go ahead. 8. Tom: “I think married women should not go to work.” Cindy: “………………… . It’s too boring to be housewives