Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 207 Trường THPT Lê Quảng Chí Kỳ Thi thử Đại học đợt 1 Năm học 2010-2011 MÔN Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút; (80 câu trắc nghiệm) Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Mã đề thi 207 (Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất kì loại tài liệu nào trong phòng thi) Questions 1 - 10 : Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each space. In this age of (1) ……… telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are taking time to sit down and write letters (2) ……… friends and relatives. For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (3) ……… people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (4) ………. Gradually, (5) ………, the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (6) ……… 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. (7) ……… clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (8) ………. Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (9) ……… have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don't think I'll throw my (10) ……… away yet. Question 1: A. highly-developed B. advanced C. progressive D. all are correct Question 2: A. for B. with C. from D. to Question 3: A. in contact with B. in favor of C. on good terms with D. in step with Question 4: A. mastering B. to master C. mastered D. to be mastered Question 5: A. for example B. in short C. however D. therefore Question 6: A. do B. cause C. make D. create Question 7: A. Despite B. Even though C. As though D. However Question 8: A. impossible B. inefficient C. unusual D. unimportant Question 9: A. how long B. how about C. how often D. how much Question 10: A. effort B. pen C. telephone D. letter Questions 11 - 20 : After each sentence below, there are four sentences marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one. Question 11: I often get up early. A. I am used to get up early. B. I am used to getting up early. C. I like to get up early. D. I can get up early. Question 12: My father likes nothing better than fishing on a hot, summer day. A. My father doesn't like fishing on a hot, summer day. B. Fishing is my father's favorite enjoyment on a hot, summer day. C. Fishing is better than doing nothing on a hot, summer day. D. Although he likes fishing he doesn't want to do it on a hot, summer day. Question 13: Friendly though he may seem, he’s not to be trusted. A. He’s too friendly to be trusted. B. However he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted. C. He may have friend, but he’s not to be trusted. D. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted. Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 207 Question 14: In population, Los Angeles is not as big as New York A. New York is bigger than Los Angeles B. Los Angeles is more densely populated than New York C. New York is not as crowded as Los Angeles D. New York is bigger than Los Angeles in population. Question 15: This quarrel is likely to lead to a fight. A. This quarrel is likely to result from a fight. B. The result of this quarrel is likely to lead to a fight. C. This quarrel is somewhat like a fight. D. This quarrel is likely to result in a fight. Question 16: Sorry, I took you for somebody else. A. Sorry, I made a mistake in taking you to somebody. B. Sorry, I thought you were somebody else. C. Sorry, I took you instead of somebody else. D. Sorry, I asked somebody else to take you. Question 17: The game will be held, rain or shine. A. It rains every time there is a game. B. The game is delayed because of the rain C. There will be a game regardless of the weather D. There will be no game if it rains Question 18: If only I had not seen her. A. I wish I had seen her B. She wishes she had come to see me C. I have not seen her for ages D. I wish I had not seen her Question 19: Tom told his girlfriend, “Let me tell him if you can't”. A. Tom volunteered to tell him if his girlfriend couldn't. B. Tom advised his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn't. C. Tom asked his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn't. D. Tom suggested that I should tell him if his girlfriend couldn't. Question 20: "Why don't you put a better lock on the door?" said John. A. John might put a better lock on the door. B. John asked why not putting a better lock on the door. C. John suggested putting a better lock on the door. D. John made us put a better lock on the door. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others. Question 21: A. eradication B. contradiction C. similarity D. resolution Question 22: A. impossible B. accelerate C. opposition D. assimilate Question 23: A. failure B. culture C. nature D. mature Question 24: A. follow B. sorrow C. borrow D. allow Question 25: A. pesticide B. undertake C. average D. devastate Questions 26 - 35 : Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each question. Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes. It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 207 based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment. One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better. This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect intelligence. Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining. People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice: - Marry an intelligent person. - Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents. - Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard. - Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician. Question 26: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ………… A. parental support and encouragement B. wealthy and loving parents C. an expensive education D. good musical instruments Question 27: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to…………… A. other people B. other children C. other geniuses D. other scientists Question 28: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that……………. A. different twins generally have different levels of ability B. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement C. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment D. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability Question 29: Scientists chose twins for their study because………………. A. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence B. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin C. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing D. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities Question 30: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development? A. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic. B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then natured. C. They practice playing their instruments for many years. D. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas. Question 31: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow…………… A. their parent’s interests B. only their interests in musical instruments C. their own interests D. only their interests in computer games Question 32: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid……………… A. letting them play their own way B. permitting them to follow their own interests C. starting their education at an early age D. pushing their children too hard Question 33: The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that in order to become a genius………… A. you need to have good health and good nourishment B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently C. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard D. you need intelligence and you need to develop it Question 34: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly means………… Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 207 A. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people” B. “under the control or in the power of somebody else” C. “of high quality or an acceptable standard” D. “good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful” Question 35: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ……… A. to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being D. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents These are incomplete sentences. Choose one best option to complete each sentence. Question 36: Teacher: What's your ……… address? Student: 12 Tran Hung Dao Street. A. forever B. life C. lived D. permanent Question 37: My old friend and colleague, John, ……… going to visit me next week. A. is B. was C. are D. were Question 38: After the enormous dinner he had to ………. his belt. A. loosen B. widen C. enlarge D. broaden Question 39: I applied for the job that I saw ………… in the paper. A. be advertised B. advertised C. being advertising D. advertising Question 40: Nowadays almost no one speaks Latin, ………… is the reason why it is called a dead language. A. which B. that C. what D. so Question 41: He was really angry and threw the book …… me but it missed. A. for B. at C. up D. to Question 42: The more we learn …………… . A. we become wise B. we become wiser C. wiser we become D. the wiser we become Question 43: Peter: Have a nice weekend, won’t you? Mary: …………………………… A. Yes, I have. B. Well, I hope to. C. I hope not. D. Thanks. Same to you. Question 44: No longer in our office since it A. have typewriters been used / computerized B. typewriters have been used / was computerized C. have typewriters been used / was computerized D. typewriters have been used / computerized Question 45: He……… the plants. If he had, they wouldn't have died. A. needn't have watered B. can't have watered C. shouldn't water D. couldn't water Question 46: Mark and Carol are expecting us. They would be disappointed if we …………… A. hadn’t come B. wouldn’t come C. didn’t come D. don’t come Question 47: Susan: Where’s my luggage? Jane: Oh, …………… A. here they are B. here it is C. its is here D. they’re here Question 48: . My mother lives in a big city …………. the fact that she was born in the country. A. despite B. due to C. although D. because Question 49: We didn't have any appointment, we just met each other by ………. . A. mistake B. purpose C. accident D. chance Question 50: Ben and his brother are ……… hard-working carpenters that I’m sure they will … a success of their business. A. such/make B. so/make C. such/do D. so/do Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 207 Question 51: …… fail the next entrance exams, my parents would be very upset. A. If I B. Did I C. Should I D. I should Question 52: Our teacher always taught us that " A friend in …… is a friend indeed". A. fact B. need C. help D. life Question 53: Jane is the …………. of the two sisters. A. elder B. eldest C. oldest D. more old Question 54: A dinner of fish and peas …………. to appeal the kids. A. not seem B. seem C. doesn't seem D. don't seem Question 55: You've had a ……… escape. I thought you'd never get away from him A. short B. narrow C. close D. near Question 56: …………… down to dinner than the telephone rang again. A. No sooner had I sat B. Not only I sat C. Not only had I sat D. No sooner I sat Question 57: Hey, Peter! Is there anything edible? I'm starving to ………. . A. death B. dying C. dead D. die Question 58: Now I …… we should discuss seriously to find the solution. A. was thinking B. am thinking C. think D. thought Question 59: Darwin, …………. theory of evolution is famous throughout the world , was an English scientist. A. whose B. who C. whom D. that Question 60: If you do not want to miss the chance. You should …… a decision soon. A. make B. take C. do D. play Question 61: My friend Jack will have ………. difficulty in coming to England for an interview. A. no B. either C. not D. neither Question 62: There were no seats in the park, so we had to sit on the ……… . A. soil B. land C. earth D. ground Question 63: English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore where for administration, broadcasting and education. A. is used B. used C. it is used D. being used Question 64: The police appealed …… all people for leaving the building because of security caution. A. for B. to C. of D. at Question 65: Would you like to go to the movies tomorrow? - Sure. By then I ………… my exam. A. will finish B. will have finished C. finished D. have finish Questions 66 - 75 : Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each question. Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use. This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the wild and developed into the forms we know today. As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history. One aspect of early natural history concerned the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in this respect. For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems. Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present knowledge of drugs and their uses. Question 66: What does this passage mainly discuss? A. Prehistoric man. B. Early plants and animals. C. Cures from plants. D. The beginning of natural history. Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 207 Question 67: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of …. A. lack of wild animals and plants B. the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic C. need for more readily available food D. early mans power as a hunter Question 68: The word “this” refers to ………. A. the earliest condition of prehistoric man B. mans domestication of plants and animals C. mans ability to live on a small plot of land D. providing food for man Question 69: The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to … A. changed B. produced flowers C. flourished D. learned Question 70: An herbalist is which of the following? A. An early historian. B. Someone who uses plants in medicine. C. A farmer. D. A dreamer. Question 71: The phrase “in this respect” refers to ……… A. the origin of knowledge of nature B. the development of the field of natural history C. the development of human culture D. the use of plants for drugs and medicine Question 72: The word “extract” is closest in meaning to … A. substance B. design C. ailment D. flavour Question 73: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant. B. The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine. C. Early herbalists were unimaginative. D. The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ. Question 74: The word “rudiments” is closest in meaning to … A. requirements B. history C. beginnings D. proofs Question 75: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of………. A. astrology B. biology C. zoology D. anatomy Questions 76 - 80 : In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Question 76: There is an old legend telling among people in my country about a man living in the A B seventeenth century saving a village from destruction. C D Question 77: He spoke English too slow to take part in that English speaking club. A B C D Question 78: In our country the birth of a girl is not welcomed with an enthusiasm equal to a boy. A B C D Question 79: Robots in the home might not be enough creative to do the cooking, plan the meal and so on. A B C D Question 80: Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities. A B C D The End . Trang 1/ 6 - Mã đề thi 207 Trường THPT Lê Quảng Chí Kỳ Thi thử Đại học đợt 1 Năm học 2 010 -2 011 MÔN Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút; (80. nghiệm) Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Mã đề thi 207 (Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất kì loại tài liệu nào trong phòng thi) Questions 1 - 10 : Read the following passage carefully and. brother are ……… hard-working carpenters that I’m sure they will … a success of their business. A. such/make B. so/make C. such/do D. so/do Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 207 Question 51: …… fail the next