Sở GD và ĐT Nghệ An ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN THỨ I Trường THPT Diễn Châu 2 Năm 2010-2011 Thời gian làm bài: 90’ Mã đề: 678 Họ và tên thí sinh : …………………………………. Số báo danh : …………………………………. Đề thi gồm 80 câu ( từ câu 1 đến câu 80) dành cho tất cả thí sinh. 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 1 to 2. A long and happy (1)……is something that many people wish for, but finding the right partner is (2) …… more difficult than you might imagine. A friend of mine , Susan, had not been very successful in her attempt to find the perfect partner, and she was beginning to lose heart and feel rather (3) … . One day she happened to hear someone (4) …… about a computer dating agency which could help you to find the ideal partner. Susan immediately (5) ……. an appointment to see someone at the agency, then waited to see (6)……. would happen . The agency arranged a meeting with a “suitable” partner at the local railway station a week later, although I (7)…… her not to go. My friend arrived a few minutes early but could see no one who matched the (8)…… of the man in the photograph she had been sent. She noticed a man waiting under the station clock and (9)…… a bunch of flowers. But there was no one else around. Suddenly the man started chatting to her and, after a while , asked her if she would like to go and have a coffee. Not until much later did they come to the conclusion that they had both been waiting for each other! When they had both (10)…… from the shock, they decided that the computer had been right after all ! 1. A. honeymoon B. wedding C. marriage D. engagement 2. A. so B. much C. too D. lot 3. A. depressed B. ashamed C. embarrassed D. bored 4. A. mentioning B. telling C. talking D. relating 5. A. did B. had C. set D. made 6. A. that B. what C. which D. who 7. A. advised B. urged C. suggested D. whispered 8. A. look B. appearance C. gesture D. manner 9. A. fetching B. wearing C. carrying D. holding 10. A. returned B. recovered C. reviewed D. realized Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate to correct answer to each of the following question. Question 11. “Yes, ok. I’ll buy some more cakes,” He said . He … to buy some more cakes. A. offered B. agreed C. suggested D. wanted Question 12. I’d rather you …… absent from the meeting yesterday. Things might have been different . A. not be B. weren’t C. hadn’t been D. haven’t been Question 13. I don’t think he will get …….the shock in a short period of time. A. over B. through C. by D. off Question 14. When they …… home from the concert, they found that somebody …… into it. A. came/had broken B. come/breaks C. came/ broke D. came / breaking Question 15. Lifelong learning is the only way to remain …… in today’s Job market, according to economist Chun Ho Suk. A. competitor B. competition C. competitive D. competed Question 16. An earlier typewriter produced letter quickly and neatly, the typist, …., couldn’t see his work on this machine. A. therefore B. however C. yet D. although Question 17. I want to lose weight so I am …. on cakes and sweets. A. cutting down B. keeping down C. turning off D. giving up Question 18. There were two small rooms in the beach house, …… served as a kitchen. A. the smaller of which B. the smallest of which C. the smaller of them D. smallest of that Question 19. The increase … unemployment in a characteristic feature of a crisis. A. for B. of C. by D. in Question 20. The runner was …… after the blood test because they found dropping in his blood. A. qualified B. unqualified C. misqualified D. disqualified Question 21. For the last ten years, engineers… noise levels in Britain’s cities. A. have been measured B. have been measuring C. have measured D. have been measurement Question 22. Her doctor suggested that she ……. a short trip abroad. A. will take B. would take C. take D. took Question 23. In the hotel, the bread and butter … for breakfast. A. is served B. are served C. serves D. serve Question 24. “What would you like to drink ?” “………….” A. Thank you B. Tea, please C. Yes, please D. formal Question 25. I have had a toothache for a week now. I must …. an appointment to see the dentist. A. take B. do C. make D. work Question 26. “Would you mind if I shut the window?”. “… ” A. Yes, please shut B. Yes, I wouldn’t mind C. No, please do D. Don’t shut it. Question 27. Only when you grow up … the truth . A. you will know B. you know C. do you know D. will you know Question 28. Were she ten years younger, She …. to dance. A. will learn B. had learned C. would learn D. would have learned Question 29. “I’m sorry I couldn’t come to your party last night.” A. That’s all right B. Excuse me C. you’re welcome D. Don’t mention it Question 30. “Shall I tell John about it?” “No, you ……… .I’ve told him already.” A. needn’t B. wouldn’t C. mustn’t D. shouldn’t Question 31. Jack ….yet, otherwise he would have telephoned me. A. mustn’t have arrived B. shouldn’t have arrived C. can’t have arrived D. need not have arrived Question 32. He has always insisted on his ……DrTurner instead of MrTurner. A. been calling B. called C. having called D. being called Question 33. I think you should choose …. colour. This one is too dark. A. other B. another C. the other D. others Question 34. I saw him …. round the corner and ………. A. turn/disappear B. to turn/to disappear C. turning/ disappear D. turn/ disappearing Question 35. …. Professor Johns, … man whose new drug everyone is taking about refused … interview. A. X/the/an B. X/a/the C. The/a/the D. The/a/an Question 36. One important item of the renovation policies is to reduce state …. in business. A. intervention B. invasion C. interruption D. investment Question 37. After the recent scandal, the president is expected to do the … thing and resign from his position. A. precious B. kindness C. decent D. formal Question 38. I always keep candles in the room… there is a power cut. A. if B. unless C. in case D. even though Question 39. Have you seen the girl …….? A. that I told B. I told you of C. whom I told you D.I told you of her Question 40. Your grades are coming down. You should try to……. the other students in your class . A. get out of B. get along with C. keep away from D. keep up with Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. Question 41. A. eradicate B. technology C. incredible D. pessimistic Question 42: A. reflection B. attention C. invention D. necessary Question 43. A. open B. provide C. complete D. prefer Question 44. A. fashionable B. marvellously C. eternally D. enterprises Question 45. A. biologist B. endangerment C. priority D. vulnerable Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. Question 46. The amount of women earning Master’s Degree has risen sharply in recent year. A B C D Question 47. Had washed her face in cold water, she came up to the window and shut it. A B C D Question 48. My brother went to a movie in spite of he had a lot of studying to do. A B C D Question 49. I’m Just going out to the shops if anyone ring, tell them I will be back for a few minutes. A B C D Question 50. The longer you delay making a decision, the worst the consequences will be. 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 word for each of the blanks from 51 to 60. People have tried for over 2000 years to find a relationship (51)… people’s physical features and their character , and even though there is a complete (52) … of evidence for such an idea, it is still popular. The Ancient Greeks were interested in the idea of human personality although they did not link it with outward appearance. Later, during the Renaissance, some writers (53)…… that there was a direct connection between a person’s character and their face, and they called this new science would (54)… you know a great deal about a person simply by analysing their face. Kings and princes were interested in the science, as they thought it might (55)……. them to be better judges of character, and they believed that these new skills would (56)…… it more difficult for dishonest courtiers to (57)… them in. Despite the fact that nobody takes these theories seriously nowadays, scientists are still interested in the basic idea. They have shown that there is a link between a person’s character and their build. Extroverts and other confident, outgoing people are usually short and thick set, and in contrast, people who are (58)…… and reserved tend to be (59)……. and thin. There is some scientific basis to this theory because glands have such an important effect on both a person’s build and their moods, so it not (60) …… to find s link between them. 51. A. between B. among C. from D. with 52. A. lack B. shortage C. failure D. need 53. A. claimed B. told C. pretended D. related 54. A. allow B. permit C. let D. enable 55. A. make B. allow C. let D. learn 56. A. change B. make C. let D. turn 57. A. take B. put C. set D. bring 58. A. conceited B. arrogant C. proud D. shy 59. A. long B. high C. tall D. great 60. A. surprising B. surprised C. interested D. interesting Make the letter A,B.C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 61. “Don’t be afraid of my dog, “said the man to Kate. A. The man said to Kate not to be afraid of his dog. B. The man told Kate not be afraid of his dog. C. The man told Kate not to be afraid of her dog. D. The man told Kate not to be afraid of his dog. Question 62. “Would you like to have lunch with me on Sunday?” he said to me. A. He invited me to have lunch with him on Sunday. B. He offered me to have lunch with him on Sunday. C. He suggested me to have lunch with him on Sunday. D. He reminded me to have lunch with him on Sunday. Question 63. “You’d better apologize for being late,” said my mother. A. My brother advised me to apologize for being late. B. My brother suggested me to apologize for being late. C. My brother suggested apologizing for being late. D. My brother warned me to apologize for being late. Question 64. The police were told that the use of unnecessary force was forbidden. A. The police were forbidden not to use unnecessary force. B. The police were forbidden to use unnecessary force. C. The police were instructed not use unnecessary force. D. The police were instructed to use unnecessary force. Question 65. Never before have they tasted such delicious apples. A. They have never before tasted such delicious apples. B. This is the first time they have ever tasted such delicious apples. C. These are the most delicious apples they ever tasted. D. They have ever tasted more delicious apples than these. Question 66. If my brother had worn warm clothes, he would not have caught a cold A. My brother did not wear warm clothes, but he did not catch a cold. B. My brother wore warm clothes, so he did not catch cold. C. My brother wore warm clothes, but he caught a cold. D. My brother did not wear warm clothes, so he caught a cold. Question 67. We were all surprised when she suddenly came back. A. She suddenly came back made us surprised. B. The fact that she came back suddenly was surprised. C. All of us found it surprising when she suddenly came back. D. All of us are amazed to see her come back. Question 68. Please don’t use the shower after midnight. A. Would you mind not to use the shower ? B. Would you like to use the shower before midnight ? C. I don’t want you to use the shower. D. Would you mind not using the shower after midnight? Question 69. There isn’t enough space in the room for another bed. A. Not enough space there is in the room for another bed. B. Another bed will take up enough space in the room. C. We don’t want any more beds in the room. D. The room isn’t big enough for one more bed. Question 70. Tony’s boss gave him permission to take two days off. A. Tony’s boss left the office for two days. B. Tony quit his job after two days. C. Tony took two days off from work. D. Tony’s boss agreed to take off for two days. 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 61 to 70. 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 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 71: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires . A. an expensive education B. good musical instruments C. parental support and encouragement D. wealthy and loving parents Question 72: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to . A. other people B. other scientists C. other children D. other geniuses Question 73: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that . A. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability C. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment D. different twins generally have different levels of ability. Question 74: Scientists chose twins for their study because . A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities D. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence Question 75: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development? A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nuture. B. They practice playing their instruments for many years. C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas. D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic. Question 76: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow . A. their own interests B. their parent’s interests C. only their interests in musical instruments D. only their interests in computer games Question 77: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid . A. pushing their children too hard. B. letting them play their own way C. permitting them to follow their own interests D. starting their education at an early age Question 78: 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 need intelligence and you need to develop it C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard Question 79: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly means . A. “good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful” B. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people” C. “of high quality or an acceptable standard” D. “under the control or in the power of somebody else” Question 80: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT . A. educational development depends completely on economic well-being B. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents C. to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development D. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC MÔN ANH VĂN ĐỀ: 678 Mỗi câu 0,1đ x 80 = 80đ 1 C 21 B 41 D 61 D 2 B 22 C 42 D 62 A 3 A 23 A 43 A 63 A 4 C 24 B 44 C 64 B 5 D 25 C 45 D 65 B 6 B 26 C 46 A 66 D 7 A 27 D 47 A 67 C 8 B 28 C 48 B 68 D 9 D 29 A 49 D 69 D 10 B 30 A 50 C 70 C 11 B 31 C 51 A 71 C 12 C 32 D 52 A 72 B 13 A 33 B 53 A 73 C 14 A 34 A 54 C 74 D 15 C 35 A 55 B 75 A 16 B 36 A 56 B 76 A 17 A 37 C 57 A 77 A 18 A 38 C 58 D 78 B 19 D 39 B 59 C 79 A 20 D 40 D 60 A 80 A . Nghệ An ĐỀ THI THỬ Đ I HỌC LẦN THỨ I Trường THPT Diễn Châu 2 Năm 201 0-2 011 Th i gian làm b i: 90’ Mã đề: 678 Họ và tên thí sinh : …………………………………. Số báo danh : …………………………………. Đề thi gồm. 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,. studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that . A. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability C. ability