TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TỔ NGOẠI NGỮ Năm học: 2010 -2011 Môn Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút ( không tính thời gian phát đề) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question1. He is very stubborn, so it will be very difficult to __________ him to go. A. persuade B. suggest C. make D. prevent Question 2. I’ll return your notes as soon as __________ copying them. A. I finished B. I finish C. I will finish D. I am finished Question 3. She neglected her study during the term, __________ she couldn’t pass the exam. A. so that B. because C. although D. so Question 4. She is the __________ of his two sisters. A. more old B. oldest C. elder D. eldest Question 5. The woman __________ is very friendly. A. living next door B. who live next door C. whose lives next door D. lived next door Question 6. The supermarket __________ by the time I __________ there. A. has closed - got B. closed - got C. closed - had got D. had closed – got Question 7. No one died in the accident, __________ ? A. didn’t they B. did he C. did they D. didn’t he Question 8. Unexpectedly the lights __________ out and we were left in darkness. A. put B. went C. turned D. gave Question 9. Pat: “Congratulations! You’ve got a promotion!” Steve: “ __________” A. Thanks B. I’m so sorry C. No problem D. Not at all Question 10. I used __________ early when I lived in the countryside. A. to getting up B. for getting up C. to get up D. got up Question 11. I’d rather you __________ up so late. A. didn’t stay B. not stayed C. don’t stay D. not stay Question 12. __________ had we sat down than there was a knock at the door again. A. Hardly B. No longer C. Not until D. No sooner Question 13. He worked __________ hard that he made himself ill. A. such B. very C. so D. too Question 14. I don’t like cereal and milk for breakfast, and __________ my sister. A. either does B. just like C. so does D. neither does Question 15. He is working hard __________ everything to be ready by 5 o’clock. A. in order that B. in order for C. so that D. so as to Question 16. Laura: “Jack, please give my regards to your parents!” Jack: “ __________ ” A. Yes, you do B. I will C. Not at all D. Yes, you’re alright Question 17. Clocks in __________ parts of the world do not all show the same time. A. various B. variety C. variation D. varied Question 18. She failed to gain __________ to the university of her choice. A. admittedly B. admit C. admission D. admitted Question 19. The rising and __________ of the sun are examples of a change that takes place again and again. A. setting B. diving C. sleeping D. sinking Question 20. Her job was so __________ that she decided to quit it. A. satisfactory B. interesting C. wonderful D. stressful Question 21. It is of great importance to create a good impression __________ your interviewer. A. about B. on C. for D. with Question 22. My friend has read quite a lot of books and __________ a lot of knowledge in different fields. A. won B. achieved C. acquired D. studied Question 23. Blue whales, giant pandas and tigers are some of the __________animals on Earth. A. endangered B. dangerous C. danger D. endangering Question 24. The environment __________ more and more . A. is polluting B. polluted C. is being polluted D. pollutes Question 25. Customer: “I’d like a menu, please” Waiter : “__________” A. Yes, I would B. Here you are, sir C. Yes, please D. Where would you like it? 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 26 to 30: The Sahara Desert is growing by 10km each year. The whole earth get 600km² of desert area more every year. This process is called “desertification”. This term started being used in the 1950s. The idea of desertification was first known in the 1930s. Much of the Great Plains grew very dry as a result of drought and poor farming techniques. It was called the “Dust Bowl”. Millions were forced to leave their farms and their ways of life. Since then, there have been great improvements in farming practices in the Great Plains. These have prevented the “Dust Bowl” disaster from occurring again. Grazing is one worry. Cows do two things to the soil. First, they eat grasses and plants that hold the soil in place. Second, their hooves break down the top layer of soil. The result is that the good soil can be blown away by the wind. The dirt left behind is not good for growing. Some think that drought cause this condition. In fact, it is mostly caused by people. It has become one of the most serious global problems. Droughts are normal in dry and semi-dry places. Well-managed lands can recover from droughts when the rains return. It is man’s effect on nature that is the key. A five-year drought was worsened by poor land management in West Africa some years ago. It caused the deaths of more than 100.000 people and 12 million cattle. Desertification is a common issue in politics. There are still many things that we do not know about it. The process is a very complex form of degradation. More research needs to be done to understand it better. Question 26. According to paragraph 2, what has prevented the Dust Bowl from happening again? A. Better cattle breeds B. Better irrigation techniques C. Good farming practices D. The Great Plains Reservation Plan Question 27. The word “normal” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to __________ A. unusual B. ordinary C. frequent D. serious Question 28. The phrase “this condition” in the fourth paragraph refers to __________ A. Desertification B. the Sahara Desert C. the Great Plains D. Dust Bowl Question 29. The word “complex” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to __________ A. overwhelming B. chewable C. boring D. complicated Question 30. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Desertification is one of the political issues B. The Sahara Desert expands by 10km every other year C. Droughts are common in the desert D. The word desertification is introduced in the 1950s Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks form 31 to 35: Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind. By putting ourselves under the influence of superior mind, we (31)__________ our mental powers. (32)__________ good books, we learn that people everywhere are the same, in all ages, and in all places. This knowledge improves our love (33)__________ others and helps us to live in peace with them. We also recognize that the world was made not only for man alone but for every creature that can feel hunger and thirst, warmth and cold. Though it may be possible for us to travel (34) __________ the world and see the things happening today, it is not possible for us to see the things that happened in the past. But good books (35) __________ us to see not only into the most remote regions of the world today, but also into the world in which our ancestors lived. Question 31. A. set B. improve C. accelerate D. move Question 32. A. Through B. By C. On D. At Question 33. A. with B. forward C. of D. into Question 34. A. over B. on C. through D. throughout Question35. A. make B. let C. help D. suggest Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one. Question 36. People are not allowed to smoke in public places. A. People mustn’t to smoke in public places. B. People mustn’t smoke in public places. C. People are forbidden smoking in public places. D. Smoking in public places is not an allowance. Question 37. The woman last had her eyes tested ten months ago. A. The woman had tested her eyes ten months before. B. The woman had not tested her eyes for ten months then. C. The woman didn’t have any test on her eyes in ten months. D. The woman hasn’t had her eyes tested for ten months. Question 38. He drove carelessly and had an accident. A. Driving carelessly, an accident happened to him. B. Because he had an accident, he drove carelessly. C. He wouldn’t have had an accident if he hadn’t driven carelessly. D. Had he driven carelessly, he would have had an accident. Question 39. After she had finished the report, she submitted it to the director. A. Finishing the report, it was submitted to the director. B. Having finished the report, it was submitted to the director. C. Having finished the report, she submitted to the director. D. Having finished the report, she submitted it to the director. Question 40. “I’ve lost my car keys,” said Peter. A. Peter told that he had lost his car keys. B. Peter said to me that he had lost my car keys. C. Peter said he has lost his car keys. D. Peter told me that he had lost his car keys. Make 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: Question 41. A. earning B. learning C. searching D. clearing Question 42. A. eradicate B. expedition C. enthusiast D. eliminate Question 43. A. composed B. increased C. practised D. promised Question 44. A. strength B. though C. breath D. throw Question 45. A. women B. swallow C. podium D. opponent Make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction: Question 46. Although Joe is very mischievous, but his mother still loves him a lot. A B C D Question 47. The school year in England is dividing into three terms. A B C D Question 48. People travel to work in rush hours are used to the traffic jams. A B C D Question 49. The escaped prisoner is thought to having escaped to an island. A B C D Question 50. Neither Jane nor her sister Amanda can’t do any cooking. A B C D The End ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT Năm học: 2010 -2011 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question1. He is very stubborn, so it will be very difficult to __________ him to go. A. persuade B. suggest C. make D. prevent Question 2. I’ll return your notes as soon as __________ copying them. A. I finished B. I finish C. I will finish D. I am finished Question 3. She neglected her study during the term, __________ she couldn’t pass the exam. A. so that B. because C. although D. so Question 4. She is the __________ of his two sisters. A. more old B. oldest C. elder D. eldest Question 5. The woman __________ is very friendly. A. living next door B. who live next door C. whose lives next door D. lived next door Question 6. The supermarket __________ by the time I __________ there. A. has closed - got B. closed - got C. closed - had got D. had closed – got Question 7. No one died in the accident, __________ ? A. didn’t they B. did he C. did they D. didn’t he Question 8. Unexpectedly the lights __________ out and we were left in darkness. A. put B. went C. turned D. gave Question 9. Pat: “Congratulations! You’ve got a promotion!” Steve: “ __________” A. Thanks B. I’m so sorry C. No problem D. Not at all Question 10. I used __________ early when I lived in the countryside. A. to getting up B. for getting up C. to get up D. got up Question 11. I’d rather you __________ up so late. A. didn’t stay B. not stayed C. don’t stay D. not stay Question 12. __________ had we sat down than there was a knock at the door again. A. Hardly B. No longer C. Not until D. No sooner Question 13. He worked __________ hard that he made himself ill. A. such B. very C. so D. too Question 14. I don’t like cereal and milk for breakfast, and __________ my sister. A. either does B. just like C. so does D. neither does Question 15. He is working hard __________ everything to be ready by 5 o’clock. A. in order that B. in order for C. so that D. so as to Question 16. Laura: “Jack, please give my regards to your parents!” Jack: “ __________ ” A. Yes, you do B. I will C. Not at all D. Yes, you’re alright Question 17. Clocks in __________ parts of the world do not all show the same time. A. various B. variety C. variation D. varied Question 18. She failed to gain __________ to the university of her choice. A. admittedly B. admit C. admission D. admitted Question 19. The rising and __________ of the sun are examples of a change that takes place again and again. A. setting B. diving C. sleeping D. sinking Question 20. Her job was so __________ that she decided to quit it. A. satisfactory B. interesting C. wonderful D. stressful Question 21. It is of great importance to create a good impression __________ your interviewer. A. about B. on C. for D. with Question 22. My friend has read quite a lot of books and __________ a lot of knowledge in different fields. A. won B. achieved C. acquired D. studied Question 23. Blue whales, giant pandas and tigers are some of the __________animals on Earth. A. endangered B. dangerous C. danger D. endangering Question 24. The environment __________ more and more . A. is polluting B. polluted C. is being polluted D. pollutes Question 25. Customer: “I’d like a menu, please” Waiter : “__________” A. Yes, I would B. Here you are, sir C. Yes, please D. Where would you like it? 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 26 to 30: The Sahara Desert is growing by 10km each year. The whole earth get 600km² of desert area more every year. This process is called “desertification”. This term started being used in the 1950s. The idea of desertification was first known in the 1930s. Much of the Great Plains grew very dry as a result of drought and poor farming techniques. It was called the “Dust Bowl”. Millions were forced to leave their farms and their ways of life. Since then, there have been great improvements in farming practices in the Great Plains. These have prevented the “Dust Bowl” disaster from occurring again. Grazing is one worry. Cows do two things to the soil. First, they eat grasses and plants that hold the soil in place. Second, their hooves break down the top layer of soil. The result is that the good soil can be blown away by the wind. The dirt left behind is not good for growing. Some think that drought cause this condition. In fact, it is mostly caused by people. It has become one of the most serious global problems. Droughts are normal in dry and semi-dry places. Well-managed lands can recover from droughts when the rains return. It is man’s effect on nature that is the key. A five-year drought was worsened by poor land management in West Africa some years ago. It caused the deaths of more than 100.000 people and 12 million cattle. Desertification is a common issue in politics. There are still many things that we do not know about it. The process is a very complex form of degradation. More research needs to be done to understand it better. Question 26. According to paragraph 2, what has prevented the Dust Bowl from happening again? A. Better cattle breeds B. Better irrigation techniques C. Good farming practices D. The Great Plains Reservation Plan Question 27. The word “normal” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to __________ A. unusual B. ordinary C. frequent D. serious Question 28. The phrase “this condition” in the fourth paragraph refers to __________ A. Desertification B. the Sahara Desert C. the Great Plains D. Dust Bowl Question 29. The word “complex” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to __________ A. overwhelming B. chewable C. boring D. complicated Question 30. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A. Desertification is one of the political issues B. The Sahara Desert expands by 10km every other year C. Droughts are common in the desert D. The word desertification is introduced in the 1950s Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks form 31 to 35: Books are written to provide knowledge and good books enrich the mind. By putting ourselves under the influence of superior mind, we (31)__________ our mental powers. (32)__________ good books, we learn that people everywhere are the same, in all ages, and in all places. This knowledge improves our love (33)__________ others and helps us to live in peace with them. We also recognize that the world was made not only for man alone but for every creature that can feel hunger and thirst, warmth and cold. Though it may be possible for us to travel (34) __________ the world and see the things happening today, it is not possible for us to see the things that happened in the past. But good books (35) __________ us to see not only into the most remote regions of the world today, but also into the world in which our ancestors lived. Question 31. A. set B. improve C. accelerate D. move Question 32. A. Through B. By C. On D. At Question 33. A. with B. forward C. of D. into Question 34. A. over B. on C. through D. throughout Question35. A. make B. let C. help D. suggest Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one. Question 36. People are not allowed to smoke in public places. A. People mustn’t to smoke in public places. B. People mustn’t smoke in public places. C. People are forbidden smoking in public places. D. Smoking in public places is not an allowance. Question 37. The woman last had her eyes tested ten months ago. A. The woman had tested her eyes ten months before. B. The woman had not tested her eyes for ten months then. C. The woman didn’t have any test on her eyes in ten months. D. The woman hasn’t had her eyes tested for ten months. Question 38. He drove carelessly and had an accident. A. Driving carelessly, an accident happened to him. B. Because he had an accident, he drove carelessly. C. He wouldn’t have had an accident if he hadn’t driven carelessly. D. Had he driven carelessly, he would have had an accident. Question 39. After she had finished the report, she submitted it to the director. A. Finishing the report, it was submitted to the director. B. Having finished the report, it was submitted to the director. C. Having finished the report, she submitted to the director. D. Having finished the report, she submitted it to the director. Question 40. “I’ve lost my car keys,” said Peter. A. Peter told that he had lost his car keys. B. Peter said to me that he had lost my car keys. C. Peter said he has lost his car keys. D. Peter told me that he had lost his car keys. Make 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: Question 41. A. earning B. learning C. searching D. clearing Question 42. A. eradicate B. expedition C. enthusiast D. eliminate Question 43. A. composed B. increased C. practised D. promised Question 44. A. strength B. though C. breath D. throw Question 45. A. women B. swallow C. podium D. opponent Make the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction: Question 46. Although Joe is very mischievous, but his mother still loves him a lot. A B C D Question 47. The school year in England is dividing into three terms. A B C D Question 48. People travel to work in rush hours are used to the traffic jams. A B C D Question 49. The escaped prisoner is thought to having escaped to an island. A B C D Question 50. Neither Jane nor her sister Amanda can’t do any cooking. A B C D The End . TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT TỔ NGOẠI NGỮ Năm học: 2010 -2011 Môn Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút ( không tính thời gian phát đề) Mark the letter. sister Amanda can’t do any cooking. A B C D The End ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT Năm học: 2010 -2011 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the. hunger and thirst, warmth and cold. Though it may be possible for us to travel (34) __________ the world and see the things happening today, it is not possible for us to see the things that