KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2011 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - Chương trình Chuẩn và Nâng cao Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút. Mã đề thi 113 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. THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was the only woman scientist to have a place in the history books. Hypatia’s father was director of Alexandria University, and he (1)_____________ sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few (2)_______________ to study. After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria where she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous for her knowledge of new ideas. You have no copies of her books, (3)_______________ we know that she wrote several important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and (4)_______________ several scientific tools to help with her work. At the time many rulers were afraid of science, and (5)___________ connected with it was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia was attacked in the street and killed. 1. A. could B. made C. said D. put 2. A. classes B. customs C. opportunities D. teachers 3. A. because B. but C. or D. as 4. A. did B. experimented C. invented D. learnt 5. A. anyone B. nobody C. all D. something 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 . Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821; and emigrated to New York city when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters seeking admission to the medical schools, she was finally accepted by Geneva Medical College at Geneva, New York. So determined was she that she taught school and gave music lessons to earn money for her tuition. In 1849, after graduation from medical school, she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon, but a serious eye infection forced her to abandon the idea. Upon returning to the US, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another female doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first female physician and founding her own hospital, she also established the first medical school for women. 6. Why couldn’t Elizabeth realize her dream of becoming a surgeon? A. She couldn’t get admitted to medical school. B. She decided to further her education in Paris. C. A serious eye infection prevented her. D. It was difficult for her to start practice in the US 7. What main reason almost destroyed Elizabeth’s chances for becoming a doctor? A. She was a woman B. She wrote too many letters C. She couldn’t graduate from medical school. D. She couldn’t establish her hospital. 8. How many years passed between her graduation from medical school and the opening of her hospital ? A. 8 B. 10 C. 19 D. 36 9. When Elizabeth became a doctor, she was __________. A. 21 years old B. 49 years old C. 28 years old D. 31 years old 10. All the following are “first” in the life of Elizabeth Blackwell, except: A She became the first female physician B. She was the first woman surgeon C. She and several other women founded the first hospital for women and children. D. She established the first medical school for women. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. 11. A. Head B. Peace C. Repeat D. Speak 12. A. Area B. Asian. C. Nation D. Association. 13. A. Considered B. Controlled C. Gained D. Limited 14. A. Rather B. Though C. Throughout D. That 15. A. Rights B. Individuals C. Roles D. Positions Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 16. In my opinion, women are usually more _______________ than men. A. sympathy B. sympathetic C. sympathizing D. sympathize 17. Birth control methods have _______________ women from the endless cycle of childbearing and rearing. A. free B. freely C. freedom D. freed 18. Thanks to the women's liberation women can take part in _____________ activities. A. social B. society C. socially D. socialize 19. ASEAN also works for the _______________ of peace and stability in the region. A. promote B. promotion C. promotional D. promoter 20. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, commonly referred to as ASEAN, is a geo-political and _______________ organization. A. economy B. economics C. economical D. economic 21. Tony: “Shall we go shopping this weekend?” David: “ _______________”. A. Not at all. B. Ok! C. No, I don’t. D. Yes, we do 22. ASEAN was founded on 8 August, 1967 with five _______________: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. A. competitors B. leaders C. members D. statesmen 23. ASEAN is an organization on the Southeast Asian region that aims to _______________ economic growth, social progress, and cultural development. A. account B. include C. accelerate D. respect 24. ASEAN, which consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia, was _______________ on August 8, 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. A. found B. founded C. invented D. discovered 25. The aims of the Association of Southeast Asia include the evolvement of economic growth, social progress, cultural development among its members, and the promotion of regional peace. A. goals B. organizations C. missions D. plans 26. I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent. A. stand B. understand C. write D. interrupt 27. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please, go on and finish what you were saying. A. talk B. quit C. continue D. stop 28. Jane: “Let’s go out tonight”. - Mary: “ ____________”. A. Don’t mention it. B. That’s a good idea. C. Thank you! D. Never mind 29. Please, _______________all the lights before going to bed. A. turn off B. turn on C. turn up D. turn down 30. I sometimes ask my parents _______________ some money. A. to B. with C. for D. about 31. __________________, I will give him the report. A. When he will return B. When he returns C. Until he will return D. No sooner he returns 32. _______________ the firemen arrived to help, we had already put out the fire. A. Until B. No sooner C. By the time D. After 33. _______________ the dance, Jerry said good-bye to his girlfriend. A. Before left B. Before he leaves C. Before leaving D. Before he will leave 34. Tim: “Could you bring me some water?” Waiter: “ ______________” A. Certainly! B. No, I don’t. C. I don’t mention it. D. I don’t want. 35. Jones will speak after everyone _______________. A. will eat B. has eaten C. eats D. is eating 36. _________________, Joe stays in bed and reads magazines. A. Whenever raining B. As it will be raining C. When it will rain D. Whenever it rains 37. Lan: “ Would you like a cup of coffee?” Mai: “ ________________” A. You’re welcome. B. Not at all. C. Forget it. D. No, thanks. I’m not thirsty. 38. The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd was _______________ it. A. looking after B. looking at C. looking for D. looking on 39. One of Vietnamese women’s roles is ____________. A. homemaking B. working in factories C. building houses D. working in education 40. Susan: “ How about going to the cinema this Saturday?” Alice: “ _______________”. A. No, why not. B. Yes, let’s do that. C. Yes, we do. D. No, I don’t. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction. 41. Several years ago it was even difficult to imagine people talking in women's rights A B C and the situations they faced in traditional society, D 42. In traditional society women played only the role of wives and housewife and did. A B C not get exposed to the outside world. D 43. Women's movements ensure the full education, develop and advancement of women. A B C D 44. Women's movements work for the purpose of guaranteeing women the enjoyment A B C of human rights and fundamental freedoms on a basis of equal with men. D 45. While Tina looked for a flashlight, the lights came back on. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one. 46. As soon as you arrive, give me a call. A. Give me a call immediately on arrival. B. Wait until I call you to arrive. C. I will phone you on my arrival. D. Whenever you call me, I will arrive. 47. Lucy always reminds me of my youngest sister. A. My youngest sister's name is Lucy. B. Whenever I see Lucy, I think of my youngest sister. C. It is Lucy who is my youngest sister. D. I always think of Lucy, my youngest sister. 48. By the time we finished our work, Peter had already gone home. A. Peter did not go home until we finished our work. B. As soon as we finished our work, we would go home with Peter. C. We finished our work before Peter went home. D. Peter had gone home before we finished our work. 49. We will set off tomorrow. A. We will have to postpone our trip tomorrow. B. Tomorrow will be a good day for us to go C. We will leave the place tomorrow. D. We will arrive home tomorrow. 50. "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary. A. Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home. B. Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home. C. Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home. D. Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home. . KỲ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2011 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH - Chương trình Chuẩn và Nâng cao Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút. Mã đề thi 113 Read the following. opinion, women are usually more _______________ than men. A. sympathy B. sympathetic C. sympathizing D. sympathize 17. Birth control methods have _______________ women from the endless cycle of. referred to as ASEAN, is a geo-political and _______________ organization. A. economy B. economics C. economical D. economic 21. Tony: “Shall we go shopping this weekend?” David: “ _______________”.