SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG NAM ĐỀ THAM KHẢO ÔN THI TNTHPT NĂM 2011 Trường THPTTT Hà Huy Tập MÔN : TIẾNG ANH 12 ( Ban Cơ Bản ) *** ***** Read the following passage and mark the letter A , B,C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 1 to 5 . We are all slowly destroying the earth. The seas and rivers are (1)…………… dirty to swim in . There is so much smoke in the air that it is unhealthy to live in many of the world ‘s cities . In one well-known city , for example ,poisonous gases from cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to (2) …………… oxygen masks. We have cut down (3) …………… many trees that there are now vast ares of wasteland all over the world .As a (4) …………… , farmers in parts of Africa cannot grow enough to eat . In certain countries in Asia there is too little rice. Moreover , we do not take enough care of the countryside . Wild animals are quickly (5) …………… For instant , tigers are rare in India now because we have killed too many for them to survive . However, it isn’t enough simply to talk about the problem . We must act now before it is too late to do anything about it . Join us now . Save the Earth . This is too important to ignore. 1. A. very B. too C. much D. enough 2. A. take B. bring C. wear D. carry 3. A.so B. much C. too D. enough 4. A. fact B. matter C. problem D. result 5. A. saved B. preserved C. running D. disappearing Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest . 6. A. laughed B. washed C. closed D. danced 7. A. thank B. tooth C. think D. these 8. A. water B. wake C. way D. wait 9. A. medals B. trees C. containers D. wastes 10.A. seat B. heat C. great D. team Choose the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction. 11. I am going back to my homeland after I will graduate from university . A B C D 12. Everyone want to reduce the pollution of our environment . A B C D 13. He practises speaking English everyday in order to he can speak it fluently. A B C D 14. She had such many books that he did not know where to put them . A B C D 15. When we returned home late at night , he has already left . A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A , B,C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question from 6 to 10 . Today , in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good will.Originally,however ,the practice of shakeing hands had a more practical purpose. Shaking hands originated in medieval times .In those days,when a man came on a stranger , he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other , weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside .Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons , and clasped them. This was the beginning of the handshake. The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the Orient, people have ,for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons . In France , a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South Seas islands greet by rubbing noses. 16. At first the purpose of shaking hands was…………… A. to show a good relationship with each other B. to show that there was no weapons in hands C. to show that both parties were ready for a fight D. a gesture of good will 17. To show that one has no intention to fight , …………… A. shaking hands has been practiced all over the world B. the oriental people kiss each other’s hand . C. people laid aside their weapons D. there have been various ways depending on different cultures. 18. According to the passage , the practice of shaking hands…………… A. was used to extend greetings. B. used to be popular , but now it is out of date. C. is replaced by other customs in some countries. D. is considered not to be very polite 19. The word “ came on ” in the second paragraph can best be replaced by…………… A. waited for B. visited C. attacked D. happened to meet 20. Which of the following is not true about the handshake ? A. It happened for the first time very long times ago. B. It is a gesture of good will . C. It is very popular all over the world. D. It is one of the social customs. Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 21. The car is too expensive for him to buy. A. He is rich enough to buy the car. B. The car is so cheap that he can buy. C. He is not rich enough to buy the car. D. He is poor enough to buy the car. 22. Could you please open the window ? A.Would you mind open the window? B.Would you mind opening the window? C.Would you mind opens the window? D.Would you mind to open the window? 23. “ What’s your job ?” said the doctor to Mr Thomas. A. The doctor asked Mr Thomas what his job was . B. The doctor asked Mr Thomas what his job is. C. The doctor asked Mr Thomas what was his job. D. The doctor asked Mr Thomas what is his job. 24. I haven’t gone to the cinema for 10 years. A. It’s ten years I haven’t gone to the cinema. B. It was ten years ago I went to the cinema. C. The last time I went to the cinema was 10 years. D. I last went to the cinema 10 years ago. 25. No one in our club can speak English as fluently as Mai . A. Mai speaks English more fluently than no one in our club. B. Mai is the worst English speaker in our club. C. Mai speaks English as fluently as other people in our club. D. Mai speaks English the most fluently in our club. Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 26. - Helen : “ Congratulation ! You did great.” - Jane : “ ” A. It’s my pleasure. B. You’re welcome. C. It’s nice of you to say so .Thanks. D.That’s okay. 27. Mary usually helps her mother with the A. housework B. homework C.chores D.household 28. The conical leaf hat is one of the typical features of the Vietnamese A. education B. culture C. society D. language 29. To American , it is impolite to ask someone about age, and salary. A. mary B. married C. marriage D.marrying 30. This is the best play I have ever seen . A. which B. what C. whom D. that 31. - David : “ , Linh ?” - Linh : “I’m from New York ”. A. Where do you come from B. Where are you living now C. Where are you from D. What do you know about NewYork 32. John has passed his final examination , is good news . A. that B. which C. what D. why 33. Hurry up, Jane ! We all for you. A. wait B. are waiting C. had waited D. waited 34. By this time next summer , you your studying . A. will have completed B. will complete C. are completing D.complete 35. I saw a terrible accident when I on the beach . A. am walking B. was walking C. walked D. walk 36. She’s been to England , ? A. isn’t B. is she C.has she D. hasn’t she 37. ten minutes earlier ,you would have got a better seat . A. If you hadn’t arrived B.Had you arrived C. Were you arrived D. If you arrived 38. We are not allowed jeans at school . A. wear B.to wear C. wearing D. worn 39. My father always spends his free time looking us . A. after B. up C. to D. through 40. The dog is very nice .Don’t be afraid it . A. at B.of C. with D. for 41. I moved in my new apartment ,my neighbors have come to my house twice . A. Because B. Since C. When D. After 42. He went to the cinema he had done his homework . A. before B. until C. by the time D. after 43. Are you in soccer ? A. interesting B. interests C. interested D. interest 44. The more you practise your English , you will learn . A. the fast B. the faster C. the fastest D.the more fastly 45. They have just stolen his car. A. His car have just been stolen. B. His car has just stolen. B. His car has just been stolen. D. His car has just been stole. 46. Your English is OK now , your pronunciation has got A. better and better B. good and good C. worse and worse D. the best and the best 47. John reminded me his motorbike by 8 o’clock . A. please return B. not forget to return C. remember to return D. to return 48. Nowadays, young men with a technical education because of the great demand for highly skilled workmen. A. is well-paid B. should pay well C. are well-paid D. could pay well 49. What’s the name of the man car you borrowed ? A. who B. which C. that D. whose 50. - Nam : “ Would you like to go to the movies tonight , Mai ?”. - Mai : “ ” A. No, I don’t like . B. Yes,I’d like. C. Of course D. I’d love to. The end Keys : 1B 2C 3A 4A 5D 6C 7D 8A 9D 10C 11C 12A 13B 14A 15D 16B 17D 18C 19D 20C 21C 22B 23A 24D 25D 26C 27A 28B 29C 30D 31C 32B 33B 34A 35B 36D 37B 38B 39A 40B 41B 42D 43C 44B 45B 46A 47D 48C 49D 50B . SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG NAM ĐỀ THAM KHẢO ÔN THI TNTHPT NĂM 2011 Trường THPTTT Hà Huy Tập MÔN : TIẾNG ANH 12 ( Ban Cơ Bản ) *** ***** Read the following passage. B. married C. marriage D.marrying 30. This is the best play I have ever seen . A. which B. what C. whom D. that 31. - David : “ , Linh ?” - Linh : “I’m from New York ”. A. Where do you. whose 50. - Nam : “ Would you like to go to the movies tonight , Mai ?”. - Mai : “ ” A. No, I don’t like . B. Yes,I’d like. C. Of course D. I’d love to. The end Keys : 1B 2C 3A 4A