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ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2006 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút PHẦN CHUNG CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH (từ câu 1 đến câu 60) Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ còn lại trong mỗi câu: Câu 1: A. equality B. difficulty C. simplicity D. discovery Câu 2: A. tenant B. common C. rubbish D. machine Câu 3: A. animal B. bacteria C. habitat D. pyramid Câu 4: A. writer B. teacher C. builder D. career Câu 5: A. company B. atmosphere C. customer D. employment Chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau: Câu 6: What beautiful eyes _______! A. does she have B. she has C. has she D. she doesn't have Câu 7: Make exercise a part of your daily _______. A. regularity B. chore C. routine D. frequency Câu 8: _______ the storm, the ship couldn't reach its destination on time. A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for Câu 9: He completely _______ with what I said. A. accepted B. complained C. agreed D. argued Câu 10: I finished my homework a few days ahead _______ the deadline. A. of B. to C. by D. at Câu 11: He hurried _______ he wouldn't be late for class. A. since B. as if C. unless D. so that Câu 12: If she _______ rich, she would travel around the world. A. would be B. is C. has been D. were Câu 13: Mary was the last applicant _______. A. to be interviewed B. to be interviewing C. to interview D. to have interviewed Câu 14: Argentina _______ Mexico by one goal to nil in the match. A. beat B. scored C. won D. knocked Câu 15: There should be no discrimination on _______ of sex, race or religion. A. fields B. places C. areas D. grounds Câu 16: The cat was _______ to wait for the mouse to come out of its hole. A. patient enough B. so patient C. enough patient D. too patient Câu 17: I can't find my purse anywhere; I must _______ it at the cinema. A. leave B. have left C. be leaving D. have been leaving Câu 18: _______ of the workers has his own work. A. Every B. Each C. Other D. All Câu 19: The numbers add _______ to 70. A. off B. up C. in D. out Câu 20: The equipment in our office needs _______. A. moderner B. modernizing C. modernized D. modernization Câu 21: He felt _______ when he failed the exams the second time. A. discouraged B. annoyed C. undecided D. determined Câu 22: I have bought a present for my mother, and now I need some _______. A. paper wrapper B. wrap paper C. wrapped paper D. wrapping paper Câu 23: Computer is one of the most important _______ of the 20th century. A. inventings B. inventories C. inventions D. inventors Câu 24: If they are not careful with their accounts, their business will go _______. A. poor B. bankrupt C. penniless D. broken Câu 25: It was really kind _______ you to help those poor people. A. by B. of C. at D. to Câu 26: Do you know _______? A. what wrong was it with B. what's wrong with it C. what wrong was with it D. what wrong is it with Câu 27: If you had taken my advice, you _______ in such difficulties. A. won't be B. hadn't been C. wouldn't be D. wouldn't have been Câu 28: Hair colour is one of _______ characteristics to be used in identifying people. A. the most obviously B. most obvious C. obviously the most D. the most obvious Câu 29: I would appreciate it _______ what I have told you a secret. A. you can keep B. that you kept C. you will keep D. if you kept Câu 30: My cat would not have bitten the toy fish _______ it was made of rubber. A. if she has known B. if she should know C. had she known D. if she knew Câu 31: I wish I hadn't said it. If only I could _______. A. turn the clock round B. turn the clock down C. turn the clock back D. turn the clock forward Câu 32: _______, the results couldn't be better. A. No matter what he tried hard B. No matter how hard he tried C. Although very hard he tried D. Despite how hard he tried Câu 33: He gave me his personal _______ that his draft would be ready by Friday. A. endurance B. insurance C. assurance D. ensurance Câu 34: They will stay there for some days if the weather _______ fine. A. would be B. was C. is D. will be Câu 35: Many people like the slow _______ of life in the countryside. A. step B. pace C. speed D. space Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi chỗ trống từ câu 36 - câu 45: The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh (36)_____we explain how we used to stand next to a wall inthe kitchen to (37)____a phone call. Mobile communications, already highly advanced compared with a decade ago, willcompletely change communications in the next few years. (38)_____there are millions of people using mobile phones, mostpeople know (39)____ about the mobile telecommunications industry and its technology. There are three types of mobile phone. These are hand portables, pocket-sized hand portables and transportables. The smallest and most popular are the pocket-sized hand portables. These work on rechargeable batteries, which allow an (40)____ of up to 80 minutes' conversation. Mobiles that are fitted permanently in a vehicle do not (41)____on separate batteries. They require an external aerial on the vehicle. This can mean a stronger signal with clearer (42)____. Transportables have a high power capability and can be used (43)____ anywhere. They come with powerful battery packs for longer, continuous use and may also be put (44)____ a vehicle, using its electrics. They (45)____ to be bulkier than hand portables. Câu 36: A. unless B. when C. while D. whether Câu 37: A. make B. give C. take D. do Câu 38: A. In addition B. Because C. As a result D. Although Câu 39: A. little B. some C. few D. lots Câu 40: A. amount B. account C. activity D. average Câu 41: A. rely B. create C. carry D. insist Câu 42: A. wave B. letter C. speech D. speed Câu 43: A. mostly B. hardly C. most D. almost Câu 44: A. on with B. into C. up with D. in to Câu 45: A. used B. have C. tend D. are Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 46 đến 50: Sometimes you know things about people the first time you see them, for example, that you want to be friends with them orthat you don't trust them. But perhaps this kind of intuition isn't as hard to explain as it may seem. For instance, people give out body language signals all the time. The way you hold your body, head and arms tells people about your mood. If you hold your arms tightly at your sides, or fold them across your chest, people will generally feel that you are being defensive. Holding your head to one side shows interest in the other, while an easy, open posture indicates that you are self-confident. All this affects the way you feel about someone. Also, a stranger may remind you of a meeting with someone. This may be because of something as simple as the fact that he or she is physically similar to someone who treated you well or badly. Your feelings about a stranger could be influenced by a smell in the air that brings to mind a place where you were happy as a child. Since even a single word can bring back a memory such as that, you may never realize it is happening. Câu 46: What does the word "open" in the passage most closely mean? A. Unrestrained. B. Relaxed. C. Confined. D. Unlimited. Câu 47: What influences your impression of a person you meet the first time? A. Intuition. B. Familiarity. C. Knowledge. D. Feeling. Câu 48: What one feels about a stranger may be influenced by something that ________. A. strengthens one's past behaviours B. reminds one of one's past treatment C. revives one's past memories D. points to one's childhood Câu 49: What does the second paragraph discuss? A. Meanings of signals one implies towards a stranger. B. Factors that may influence one's feelings about a stranger. C. How people usually behave to a stranger. D. Factors that cause people to act differently. Câu 50: Intuition described in the passage can be explained by means of _________. A. styles B. languages C. patterns D. behaviours Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 51 đến 55: Upon the creation of the United States, one of the core concepts on which the hopes for the new democracy were pinned was the ideal that its citizens would be enlightened individuals with clearly articulated rights and the opportunity for individual achievement and education. It was believed that in a free nation where the power belongs to the people, the commitment to education defines the progress of that democracy and is the catalyst for future progress. This core value has not only stood the test of time but has also grown in importance. In this new Information Era and international economy, education is an increasingly vital commodity, a precursor of potential success and a driving force of change. It is important to recognize, however, that we approach education today differently than in the past, partly because the kinds of jobs people had didn't require the kind of basic education and specialized training that is often required in the workforce today. In the 1950s, for instance, only 20 percent of American jobs were classified as professional, 20 percent as skilled, and 60 percent as unskilled. Today, our world has changed. The proportion of unskilled jobs has fallen to 20 percent, while skilled jobs now account for at least 60 percent of the workforce. Even more important, almost every job today increasingly requires a combination of academic knowledge and practical skills that require learning throughout a lifetime. Câu 51: Education is defined in this passage as a driving force of change because ______. A. without education, no changes could have happened in American society so far B. the government of the United States want to drive social changes in their own ways C. education has helped to bring about and orient most changes in the American workforce D. any American citizen who wants to change his driving licence must be very well-educated Câu 52: The passage shows the percentage of jobs that require higher training in the US _______ between the 1950s and now. A. has remained the same B. has changed dramatically C. has been reversed D. has changed slightly Câu 53: The phrase "enlightened individuals" in the first sentence most likely means "people who ______." A. always appear brilliant-looking in public B. have often been well-exposed to light C. have acquired an adequate level of education D. bring light to anywhere they go Câu 54: In order to become a good American citizen today, in the author's point of view, any individual must _______. A. know well all his/her rights and be ready to grasp his/her opportunity of success in life B. study carefully the history of American educational and vocational systems even since their creation C. understand thoroughly the combination of academic knowledge and practical skills D. move actively forward in the new Information Era and international economy with a prestigious diploma Câu 55: Which of the following titles would be best for the passage? A. Education and Jobs in the Past and at Present in the United States B. The Significant Role of Education in American Citizens' Careers C. Academic Knowledge and Practical Skills in American Professions D. Recent Changes of Educational and Vocational Systems in America Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với từ/cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa trong các câu sau: Câu 56: If you need to keep fit, then why not take on a sport such as badminton or tennis? A B C D Câu 57: When her dog died, she cried very hardly for half an hour. A B C D Câu 58: Modern transportation can speed a doctor to the side of a sick person, even if the patient lives on an isolating farm. A B C D Câu 59: Tom's very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless. A B C D Câu 60: Daisy has such many things to do that she has no time to go out. A B C D PHẦN TỰ CHỌN: Thí sinh chọn các câu 61-70 hoặc 71-80 Lưu ý: Nếu chọn làm các câu 71-80 thì thí sinh bỏ trống các câu 61-70 trên phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm. Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn sau đây: Câu 61: "Leave my house now or I'll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man. A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn't leave her house. B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house. C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house. D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house. Câu 62: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago. A. He had tested his eyes ten months before. B. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then. C. He hasn't had his eyes tested for ten months. D. He didn't have any test on his eyes in ten months. Câu 63: "You should have finished the report by now," John told his secretary. A. John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report. B. John said that his secretary had not finished the report. C. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time. D. John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report. Câu 64: "If I were you, I would take the job," said my room-mate. A. My room-mate was thinking about taking the job. B. My room-mate advised me to take the job. C. My room-mate introduced the idea of taking the job to me. D. My room-mate insisted on taking the job for me. Câu 65: "It's too stuffy in this room, isn't it?" said the guest. A. The guest suggested that the room should be aired. B. The guest remarked that the room should be aired. C. The guest said that the room was too crowded. D. The guest said that there was too much stuff in the room. Câu 66: "Cigarette?" he asked. "No, thanks." I said. A. He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused. B. He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him. C. He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined. D. He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once. Câu 67: The doctor said, "You really ought to rest for a few days, Jasmine." A. Jasmine's doctor insisted that she should rest for a few days. B. The doctor suggested that Jasmine should take a short rest. C. It is the doctor's recommendation that Jasmine rested shortly. D. The doctor strongly advised Jasmine to take a few days' rest. Câu 68: "I will pay back the money, Gloria." said Ivan. A. Ivan apologised to Gloria for borrowing her money. B. Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back. C. Ivan promised to pay back Gloria's money. D. Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria. Câu 69: The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough. A. The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea. B. The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in. C. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming. D. The sea was too rough to the children's swimming. Câu 70: "Would you like to come to my birthday party, Sarah?" asked Frederic. A. Frederic invited Sarah to his birthday party. B. Frederic asked if Sarah was able to come to his birthday party. C. Frederic asked Sarah if she liked his birthday party or not. D. Frederic reminded Sarah of his coming birthday party. Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với câu tốt nhất được tạo ra bằng những từ cho sẵn: Câu 71: opinion/ election/ fair A. My opinion was fair about the election. B. In my opinion, I think the election was fair. C. According to my opinion, the election was fair. D. In my opinion, the election was fair. Câu 72: you/ really/ be/ able/ dress/ yourself/ age A. You must really be able of dressing yourself in your age. B. You should really be able to dress yourself at your age! C. You have really been able of dressing yourself by your age. D. You are really able of dressing yourself this age! Câu 73: provide/ your handwriting/ legible/ test scorer/ accept/ your answer A. Providing your handwriting is legible, the test scorer does not accept your answer. B. Provided for your legible handwriting, the test scorer has to accept your answer. C. Provided that your handwriting is legible, your answer will be accepted by any test scorer. D. Providing with your legible handwriting, every test scorer must accept your answer. Câu 74: imagine/ who/ happen/ run into/ yesterday/just A. You imagine just who happened to run into us yesterday! B. Have you just imagined who happened to run into me yesterday? C. Could you imagine who just happened to run into us yesterday? D. Just imagine who I happened to run into yesterday! Câu 75: Jack/ recover/ quickly/ his serious illness A. Jack was recovered very quickly from his serious illness. B. Jack has recovered quite quickly from his serious illness. C. Jack will recover quite quickly after his serious illness. D. Jack recovered more quickly over his serious illness. Câu 76: be/ clear/ what/ expect/ you A. Are you clear about your expectation? B. Are you clear what is expected of you to do? C. Are your expectations clear? D. Are you clear what is expected of you? Câu 77: hilltop/ have/ good/ view/ our village A. The hilltop can make our village views better. B. From the hilltop, our village can be well viewed. C. From the hilltop, we can have a better view of our village. D. From the hilltop, our village can have a better view. Câu 78: students/ remember/ deadline for entries/ final test A. All the students surely remember the deadline for entries for the final test. B. All the students must remember well the deadline for entries for the final test. C. All the students should remember clearly the deadline for entries for the final test. D. All of the students can certainly remember the deadline for entries for the final test. Câu 79: man/ sentence/ 15 years/ prison/ he/ prove/ guilty A. The man will get a sentence for himself to15 years in prison if he proves himself guilty. B. The man was sentenced about 15 years in prison and proved himself guilty. C. The man was sentenced to 15 years in prison because he had been proved guilty. D. The man should make his final sentence after 15 years in prison as he proved himself guilty. Câu 80: school-leavers/ choose/ college/ employment/ immediate A. School-leavers can choose either college or immediate employment. B. School-leavers can make a choice among college and employment immediately. C. School-leavers can choose either college and employment immediately. D. School-leavers can make an immediate choice of neither college nor employment. HẾT ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others: 1. A. pronunciation B. differential C. electrician D. artificial 2. A. property B. nitrogen C. surgery D. furthermore 3. A. solidify B. miraculous C. intimacy D. appropriate 4. A. apprehension B. preferential C. conventional D. calculation 5. A. satisfactory B. alterative C. military D. generously Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: 6. The police stated that the accident ______________ soon. A. will be investigated B. had investigated C. is being investigated D. would be investigated 7. ______________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser. A. Being not B. Not having been C. Have not bee D. Having not been 8. Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems. A. had he been appointed B. did he appoint C. was he being appointed D. was he appointing 9. ______________ our children may be, we cannot go picnicking in this weather. A. Though excited B. Excited as C. Because of excitement D. Exciting 10. Sweating increases ______________ vigorous exercise or hot weather. A. during B. when C. at the time D. for 11. It is necessary to be careful ……………your career. A. when choosing B. when you will choose C. when you have chosen D. when you chose 12. Quite ___________ people have complained about his behavior. _________ people have voiced their support for him. A. a few / Many B. very few / Some C. a lot / Few D. a few / Very few 22. There’s a ………….new restaurant on Bien Hoa Street. Shall we go there for lunch? A. terrible B. terribly C. terrific D. terrifically 14. It is ______________ knowledge that you have to drink more fluids when you have flu. A. common B. popular C. widespread D. updated 15. As soon as Kate failed to do the job the third time, she got the ______________. A. promotion B. recommendation C. rearrangement D. sack 16. Can you give me the ______________ for tomato soup? A. formula B. recipe C. order D. method 17. The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as ______________. A. productive B. counterproductive C. unproductive D. productivity 18. Don’t worry. He’ll do the job as __________ as possible. A. uneconomically B. economic C. economically D. economizing 19. ______________, the reports are not good enough to be printed. A. On my own B. Out of the ordinary C. If you ask me D. Telling the truth 20. During the war, we ______________ many relatives. A. lost touch with B. take for granted C. made a mention of D. set an example for 21. As soon as you hear the alarm, you all have to leave the building ______________. A. on the verge B. under law C. at no time D. without delay 22. Can I ask a favor ______________ you, Mark? Could you please move this sofa backwards? A. for B. of C. with D. to 23. Tom: “Thanks for the nice book!” A. I’m glad you like it B. you’re welcomed C. In fact, I myself don’t like it D. But do you know how much it costs? 24. Would you rather have coffee or orange juice? - ________ . A. I like both B. I have either C. Either, please D. I’d rather to have coffee 25. “Would you mind lending me your motorbike?” “ __________________” A. Yes, let’s B. Yes, here it is C. Great D. Not at all 26. Will it rain on the day of our departure? - _____________________ A. I hope not so B. I don’t hope so C. I hope not D. I hope it wouldn’t. 27. “Would you like to have dinner with me?” - “______.” A. Yes, so do I B. Yes, it is C. Yes, I’d love to D. I’m very happy Choose the word or phrase with the same meaning as the underlined part: 28. According to the rules of this contest, all employees and their immediate family member are not fit to be chosen to enter the contest. A. eligible B. preferable C. qualified D. desirable 29. A surgeon is a doctor who performs an operation. A. studies B. researches C. is interested in D. carries out 30. Oil spills are having a devastating effect on coral reefs in the ocean. A. powerful B. significant C. disastrous D. detectable Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences: 31. I am ashamed ……………………………………… A. to say that I am lazy. B. of saying that I am lazy. C. when saying that I am lazy. C. that am I lazy. 32. But for his parents’ encouragement, …………………………………………………………………… A. He would have failed the final exam. B. He wouldn’t pass the final exam. C. He‘d have passed the final exam D. A and B are correct. 33. how serious her operation is. A. Little does Mary realize B. Little Mary realizes C. Does Mary realized little D. Little Mary realized 34 I told you. A. Sam is the man about whom B. Sam is the man about who C. Sam who is the man about D. Sam is who the man about 35. ________ she could not say anything. A. Therefore upset was she that B. However upset was she that C. So upset was she that D. So upset was that Choose the sentence which is closest meaning to the given one: 36. He decided to repair the thing himself and not to take it back to the shop. A. He decided to have the thing repaired and not to take it back to the shop. B. He took the thing back to the shop because he wanted to have it repaired C. He decided to repair the thing himself as he couldn't take it back to the shop D. Rather than take it back to the shop, he decided to repair the thing himself. 37. The house was too expensive for them to buy. A. So expensive was the house that they couldn’t buy it. B. The house was so expensive that they couldn’t buy it C. The house wasn’t cheap enough for them to buy. D. All are correct Choose the sentence which is closest meaning to the given one: 38. It was unfair that Paul failed the driving test. A. Paul failed the driving test because he was unfair. B. Paul was not fair in doing the driving test. C. It was unfair of Paul to fail the driving test. D. Paul didn't deserve to fail the driving test. 39. We can’t deny that all of us made certain mistakes early on. A. It can be denied that not all of us made mistakes. B. We admit that we could avoid making certain mistakes when young C. Everyone of us denies that we made certain mistakes early on D. It is true that nobody could avoid making mistakes. 40. “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number,” said Paul to Susan. A. Paul apologized Susan for giving her the wrong number. B. Paul apologized Susan for having given her the wrong number. C. Paul apologized to Susan to have given her the wrong number. D. Paul apologized to Susan for having given her the wrong number 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 41 to 50. In this age of (41)______telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are (42)_____ time to sit down and write letters to friends and relatives. For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (43)_____ people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (44)______ . Gradually, (45)_____ , the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (46)_____ a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or make a complaint. In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter. (47)_____ clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (48)_____ . Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (49)______ have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (50)______ away yet. 41. A. progressive B. advanced C. highly-developed D. all are correct 42. A. taking B. wasting C. giving D. making 43. A. in step with B. in contact with C. on good terms with D. in favour of 44. A. to be mastered B. mastering C. to master D. mastered 45. A. therefore B. however C. in short D. for example 46. A. make B. do C. cause D. create 47. A. Even though B. As though C. Despite D. However 48. A. unimportant B. inefficient C. unusual D. impossible 49. A. how often B. how long C. how much D. how about 50. A. letter B. telephone C. pen D. effort 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 51 to 60. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the Pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true North, South, East and West- an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many interesting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events- past present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial being of the ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary being, or one built by a race far superior to any known today? 51. What has the research of the base revealed? A. There are cracks in the foundation B. Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh’s body C. The lines represent important event D. A superior race of people built it 52: Extraterrestrial beings are A. very strong wonders B. astronomers in the ancient times B. research in Egyptology D. living beings from other planets 53: What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages? A. to allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly. B. to permit the high priests to pray at night C. to enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for the journey after life. D. to keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh. 54: What is the best title for the passage? A. Symbolism of the great Pyramid B. Problem with the construction of the Great Pyramid C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza . D. Explorations of the Burial Chamber of Cheops. 55: On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculation? A. Observation of the celestial bodies B. Advanced technology C. Advanced tool of measurement D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface 56: Why was the Great Pyramid constructed? A. As a solar observatory B. As a religious temple C. As a tomb for the pharaoh D. As an engineering feat 57: Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World? A. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many Prophecies. B. It was selected as a tomb of Pharaoh Cheops. C. It was built by a super race. D. It is very old. 58: What do the interesting lines in the base symbolize? A. Architects’ plans for the hidden passage. B. Pathways of the great solar bodies. C. Astrological computations D. Date of the important events taking place throughout time. 59: The word “feat” is closest in meaning to A. accomplishment B. appendage C. festivity D. structure 60: The word “affiliated” is closest in meaning to A. affiliated B. precipitated C. terminated D. foretold Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting (61-65 ) 61: We admired Ann for her intelligence, cheerful disposition and she is honest A B C D 62: New York city, which is one of the largest cities in the world, is larger than any other cities in the United States. A B C D 63: Children’s games, which are amusements involve more than one individual, appear to be a cultural universal. A B C D 64: When I came back I realised that my camera had been disappeared A B C D 65: If either of you take a vacation now, we won’t be able to finish this work. A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 66 to 75. Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from the Japanese expression for "high water in a harbor". These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to do with tides. Scientists often refer to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in that they do result from undersea seismic activity. Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano, for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves. These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour. In the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two meters. It is when they hit the shallow water the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters. Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity. Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis arc Japan and Hawaii. Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often comes with little warning and can therefore prove disastrous. Most of the tsunamis that hit the Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival. Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii. In 1755, Europe experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon. The greatest tsunami on record occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel. 66. The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses A. tidal waves B. tides C. storm surges D. underwater earthquakes 67. According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that A. they are the same as tsunamis C. this terminology is not used by the scientific community B. they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides D. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves 68. The world "displaced" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A. located B. not pleased C. filtered D. moved 69. It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis A. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters D. are often identified by ships on the ocean 70. As used in the passage, water that is "shallow" isn’t A. clear B. deep C. tidal D. coastal 71. A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to . A. arrive without warning C. come from greater distances B. be less of a problem D. originate in Alaska 72. The possessive "their" in the third paragraph refers to A. the Hawaiian islands C. these tsunamis B. thousands of miles D. the inhabitants of Hawaii 73. A "calamitous" tsunami in the last paragraph is one that is A. expected B. at fault C. extremely calm D. disastrous 74. From the expression "on record" in the last paragraph, it can be inferred the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano A. occurred before efficient records were kept C. was filmed as it was happening B. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon D. might not be the greatest tsunami ever 75. The passage suggests that - the tsunami resulting from the Kr- volcano A. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel C. was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands B. was far more destructive close to the source than far away D. resulted in little damage Choose the best sentence made from the words given: 76. World’s oceans / vast / cope / present levels / pollution A. The world’s oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels of pollution. B. The world’s oceans are too vast to cope with the present levels of pollution. C. The world’s oceans are very vast although they can cope with the present levels of pollution. D. The world’s oceans are vast so that they can cope with the present levels of pollution. 77. robots / use / slaves , therefore , / free / people / do / more of the things / want. A. Robots used slaves, therefore, people freeing them to do more of the things they want. B. Robots would be used like slaves, therefore, free people can do more of the things they want. C. Robots would be used as slaves, therefore, freeing people to do more of the things they want. D. Robots use is like slaves, therefore, free people do for them more of the things they want. 78. way / protect / all the wildlife / must / find/ many species / in danger of extinction A. A way to protect all the wildlife must find as many species are in danger of extinction. B. A way is protected for all the wildlife, finding any species which are in danger of extinction. C. A way protects all the wildlife that are found among many species in danger of extinction. D. A way of protecting all the wildlife must be found as many species are in danger of extinction. 79. persons choice / occupation / probably / most important / ever have / made A. A persons choice of occupation is probably the most important one that ever has to be made. B. A persons choice about occupation is probably most important one to have ever made. C. A persons choice from occupation is probably the most important one ever has to be made. D. A persons choice among occupation is probably most important ever having made. 80. my opinion / unfair / women / more duties / husbands A. According to my opinion it is unfair when women have more duties than their husbands. B. In my opinion it is unfair that women have more duties than their husbands. C. My opinion is unfair for women to have more duties than their husbands. D. My opinion, which seems to be unfair, is that women should have more duties than their husbands. ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: Tiêng anh Ngày thi : 3/ 5/ 2009 Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút Circle one option A, B, C or D that best rewrites each of the following sentences: Câu 1: " That's a lovely new dress, Jean" said her mother. A. Jean's mother said she liked her dress. B. Jean's mother complimented her on the lovely new dress. C. Jean's mother wanted to buy a lovely new dress. D. Jean's mother told her to buy that lovely new dress. Câu 2: " A Cigarette? " he asked. " No, thanks, " I said. A. He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once. B. He mentioned a cigarette, so I think him. C. He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused. D. He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined. Câu 3: Unlike her friends, Jane prefers an independent life. A. Jane doesn't like her friends because she prefers an independent life. B. Her friends live in an independent life and Jane doesn't like it. C. Jane doesn't like her friends to live in a dependent life. D. Jane prefers an independent life but her friends do not. Câu 4: Jack bought that second- hand car and he then recognized that he shouldn't have done that. A. Jack wished that he has not bought that second- hand car. B. Jack regretted to have bought that second- hand car. C. Jack wished that he didn't buy that second - hand car. D. Jack regretted having bought that second- hand car. Câu 5: Because Sandra had informed us, we found the contract quite normal. A. The contract was quite normal because of Sandra informed us. B. Being informed by Sandra, the contract was quite normal. C. But for Sandra's information, we couldn't find the contract quite normal. D. We could find the contract quite normal thanks to Sandra's informing us. Identify one underlined part that is incorrect in each of the following sentences by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C or D Câu 6: Air pollution, together with littering, are causing many problems in our large, industrial cities today. A B C D Câu 7: No matter what different, various music types have one thing in common: touching the hearts A B C D of the listeners. Câu 8: With his father's guidance, Mozart began playing the clavier at the age of three and compose A B C D at the age of five. Câu 9: Not having been to New York before, Susan found the city such attractive. A B C D Câu 10: School children in the same grade in Vietnamese schools are usually the same old. A B C D Read the passage then circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following questions or statements: Since the dawn of time, people have found ways to communicate with one another. Smoke signals and tribal drums were some of the earliest forms of communication. Letters, carried by birds or by humans on foot or on horseback, made it possible for people to communicate larger amounts of information between two places. The telegram and telephone set the stage for more modern means of communication. With the invention of the cellular phone, communication itself has become mobile. For you, a cell phone is probably just a device that you and your friends use to keep in touch with family and friends, take pictures, play games, or send text message. The definition of a cell phone is more specific: it is a hand- held wireless communication device that sends and receives signals by way of small special areas called cells. Walkie - talkies, telephones and cell phones are duplex communication devices: They make it possible for two people to talk to each other. Cell phones and walkie- talkies are different from regular phones because they can be used in many different locations. A walkie- talkie is sometimes called a half- duplex communication device because only one person can talk at a time. A cell phone is a full- duplex device because it uses both frequencies at the same time. A walkie-talkie has only one channel. A cell phone has more than a thousand channels. A walkie- talkie can transmit and receive signals across a distance of about a mile. A cell phone can transmit and receive signals over hundreds of miles. In 1973, an electronic company called Motorola hired Martin Cooper to work on wireless communication. Motorola and Bell Laboratories [...]... I fast / this / old one A This computer runs fast ten times than the old one B This computer runs ten times faster than the old one C This ten times computer runs faster than the old one D This computer runs faster ten times than the old one 79 book, / that / very thick, / belong / younger sister / my A That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister B That book, that is very thick, belongs... 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C Do you happen to have change for a pound? D Have you changed a pound? 65 "I don't think John will come", said Bill A Bill doubted whether John would come B Bill said he doesn't think John will come C Bill said he don't think John would come D Bill said he didn't think John will come 66 John has not had his hair cut for over six months A John has not cut his hair for over... get .his boss A on well with B well to C with D on to Cõu 56: You .announced your marriage We knew nothing about it We could have sent you congratulations A can have B should have C must have D had better Cõu 57: the best of my knowledge, this system canno work automatically A For B To C Within D In Cõu 58: .is Maria's future husband like? - He is generous and elegant A Which appearance B How... A, B, C or D as the correct answers and then mark your choice on the answer sheet In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children But this is not the only kind of the family group In some parts of the world, a family group has many other members This kind of large family is called an "extended family" or a "joint family" The joint family includes all living . ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2006 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút PHẦN CHUNG CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH (từ câu 1 đến câu 60) Chọn phương. to be unfair, is that women should have more duties than their husbands. ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: Tiêng anh Ngày thi : 3/ 5/ 2009 Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút Circle one option A, B, C or. has such many things to do that she has no time to go out. A B C D PHẦN TỰ CHỌN: Thí sinh chọn các câu 61-70 hoặc 71-80 Lưu ý: Nếu chọn làm các câu 71-80 thì thí sinh bỏ trống các câu 61-70 trên