SỞ GD-ĐT TỈNH BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN III TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN ĐĂNG ĐẠO Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Thời gian: 90 phút) Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest 1. A. altogether B. carefully C. entertainment D. information 2. A. imaginary B. unification C. preliminary D. preparatory 3. A. television B. amazing C. Canadian D. incredible 4. A. recommend B. character C. operate D. syllable 5. A. aborigine B. geographical C. undergraduate D. parallelism Choose the best answer for each the following sentences. 6. Many people in remote areas are not clear about the use of the Internet. ………………., they are isolated. A. Therefore B. However C. For example D. Namely 7. Sorry that I can’t join the picnic; I’m busy. …………………, I don’t have any money after buying all these stuffs. A. However B. Although C. So D. Besides 8. Although many suggest that the trade in tropical wood products is the primary source of deforestation, the root causes of tropical deforestation are poverty and overpopulation. A. petrifaction of forests B. destruction of forests C. deformation of forests D. fossilization of forests 9. New maps show that the Earth is rapidly running out of fertile land and that food production will soon be able to keep up with the world’s burgeoning population. A. sterile B. reproductive C. fecund D. profitable 10. In previous studies, groups of mice all received nerve cells derived from a single mouse. A. taken B. copied C. evolved D. inferred 11. The city libraries present a gloomy picture of the …………………who used to flock the libraries every evening. A. gradual reduction of readers B. gradual readers reduction C. gradual readers of reduction D. reduction gradual readers 12. At this stage in the story it………………… that my uncle was a man blessed with a vivid imagination. A. must be pointing out B. must point out C. must to be pointed out D. must be pointed out 13. Congratulations. I just saw your car…………………in the evening paper. It will surely make you a fortune. A. advertisements B. advertising C. advertised D. advertise 14. You shouldn’t look ………………………at everyone else. A. up your nose B. down your nose C. up to D. down on 15. Which of the following words ends in a consonant sound? A. employ B. actually C. flower D. inflate 16. Anne’s win in the beauty contest has gone………………… A. up her ears B. to her head C. up and down D. far and high 17. They have considered all the fifty applications, ………………seems suitable for the position. A. none of them B. none of whom C. none of these D. none of which 18. With his excellent qualifications and a good command of English, James is ………………….above the other applicants. A. head and hair B. head and ears C. head and hands D. head and shoulders 19. “Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?” - “………………………… ” A. Well. I’m not sure when B. Good, I hope so C. Sure. What’s the problem? D. Sorry, I haven’t got it here. 20. “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” -“………………………………….” A. Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over spilt milk. B. All right. You will be OK. C. Sorry, I have no idea. D. I’m afraid you will have to do it. 21. He was…………………to explain why he hadn’t finished the work. A. at first B. at random C. at least D. at a loss 22. Sport today has become………………… and is no longer enjoyable. A. too much competitive B. far too competitive C. more too competitive D. competitive 23. Winter’s almost here and it’s time……………… against the flu. A. you protect B. you protect yourselves C. to protect yourselves D. you protected 24. After the match, the crowds………………….the stadium into the nearest bars and cafes. A. filled over from B. dashed to C. ran out D. poured out of 25. Poor management brought the company to …………………of collapse. A. the edge B. the foot C. the ring D. the brink 26. The purpose of the United Nations, broadly speaking, is to maintain peace and security and ………….for human rights. A. encouraging respect B. to encourage respect C. encouragement of respect D. encouragement respect 27. Although many people mistake me for my sister, we are not …………… A. like B. similar to C. the same D. alike 28. We …………… any remodeling until we get the permits. A. oughtn’t do B. can’t do C. might not do D. wouldn’t do 29. “Sorry I’m late” - “……………………………” A. You are welcome B. No, I don’t mind C. All right. Well done D. Not to worry. Better late than never 30. I……………………….here since I arrived in the country ten years ago. A. have been living B. had been living C. am living D. live 31. I’ll never forget……………………the King of pop music for the first time. A. to meet B. meeting C. meet D. met 32. ………… have made communication faster and easier through the use of email and the Internet is widely recognized. A. It is that computers B. That computers C. Computers that D. That it’s computers 33. I didn’t know exactly how old he was, but he …………………about thirty the first time we met. A. should be B. should have been C. must be D. must have been 34. “I hope I haven’t hurt his feelings!” -“ No, don’t worry. He’s so…………….that he probably thought you were talking about someone else. A. absent-minded B. kind-hearted C. thick-skinned D. open-minded 35. Not much happened yet, ……………………….? A. did it B. didn’t it C. did they D. didn’t they Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B ,C or D) to each of the questions. Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting animals must be enabled to ensure their survival-and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. 36. What is the main topic of the passage? A. The Bengal tiger B. International boycotts C. Endangered species D. Problems with industrialization 37. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in paragraph 2? A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing 38. Which of the following could best replace the word “case” as used in paragraph 2? A. act B. situation C. contrast D. trade 39. The word “poachers” as used in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by which of the following? A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters 40. The word “callousness” in paragraph 2 refers to in the passage A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity 41. What does the word “this” in the paragraph 2 refer to in the passage? A. Bengal tigers B. Interest in material gain C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction. D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population 42. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in paragraph 3? A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off 43. The word “defray” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. lower B. raise C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward 44. What does the term “international boycott” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. A. buying and selling of animal products overseas B. a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C. a global increase in animal survival D. defraying the cost of maintaining national parks 45. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised Read the text and choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space Book reviews on-line Although the act of writing a book is by necessity a (46)………………process, it’s often after publication that the sense of isolation is strongest. Many writers (47) ……………critical feedback, but have little (48) …………… to the average reader’s opinion. While it may be true that good reviews in newspapers and magazines can be gratifying, they’re of little help in establishing what ordinary people think of your work. So, well done to those websites (49) ………….anyone with access to the Internet can post an opinion about any book. (50)………………this, these customer reviews are not without risk. Most writers can (51)……………… some glowing praise from family or friends but these reviews are easy to recognize since they tend to be sent in anonymously. On the other hand, visits to these websites can also result in great anxiety. It might well be the (52) …………….that you receive an unkind review and there is no kind editor to shield you. You can expect most reviewers to be brief but there are (53)…………… write long, strangely formal essays, usually containing references to classical literature, presumably in (54)…………….to impress others with their literary knowledge. If you are a (55)…………………author, I suggest you think twice before you go off searching for reviews on-line rather than in the safer, traditional places. 46. A. lonely B. solitary C. alone D. own 47. A. long for B. wait on C. hope for D. expect for 48. A. approach B. reaching C. access D. interaction 49. A. where B. which C. who D. that 50. A. Said B. Having said C. To have said D. Had said 51. A. hope B. expect C. look forward D. believe 52. A. situation B. circumstance C. case D. occasion 53. A. people B. those C. who D. those who 54. A. an attempt B. a try C. effort D. an order 55. A. sensible B. reasonable C. offensive D. sensitive Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is incorrect and needs to be changed. 56. Until Hollywood invented him, Leonardo DiCaprio was practically unknown. A B C D 57. To his surprise, the engine started by the very first try. A B C D 58. Many of the mammals that dwell in the desert are active only at night as the intense heat of a desert day can be A B C fatal to warm-blood animals. D 59. My dream house is one that would surround by trees and would have a gorgeous lake. A B C D 60. The stairs that leading to the top floor of the building are blocked now. A B C D Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given 61. Before the 1900s, people didn’t have technology like phones and computers. A. People didn’t use to have technology like phones and computers in the early 19 th century. B. It was not until the 1900s that people could enjoy technology like phones and computers. C. It was until the 1900s that people had technology like phones and computers. D. Only after the 1900s people had technology like phones and computers. 62. Unless pandas are given a special diet, they will die. A. Pandas need a special diet, without which they will die. B. If we hadn’t given pandas a special diet, they would die. C. Provided that pandas are given a special diet, they will die. D. We need to give pandas a special diet so that they will die. 63. Nothing prevents him from working to help endangered animals. A. Nothing gets in the way of his working to help endangered animals. B. He finds it impossible to work to help endangered animals. C. He is prevented from working to help endangered animals. D. Helping endangered animals stops him from working. 64. His brother doesn’t like rock music, he doesn’t either. A. Either he or his brother likes rock music. B. None of them like rock music. C. Like his brother, he doesn’t like rock music. D. Neither he nor his brother dislikes rock music. 65. He’s laughably supposed to be a good mechanic. A. It’s amusing that he is said to be a good mechanic. B. It’s said that he is happy to become a good mechanic. C. He is amused to become a good mechanic. D. It’s ridiculous that people say he’s a good mechanic. Choose the phrase or clause (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. 66. …………………………………, she would have been furious. A. If the decision were taken before she arrived B. Were the decision to be taken before she arrived C. Had the decision taken before she arrived D. If the decision had been taken before she arrived 67. When an earthquake happens under the sea,……………………………………. A. they can be very dangerous B. it can make giant waves, or tsunamis C. they can cause a lot of damage D. the waves destroy trees and buildings 68. I certainly thought he would do a good job. …………………………… A. In fact, he did it badly B. However, he failed miserably C. Therefore, he managed to do it well. D. Similarly, he did it quite well. 69. ……………………………………, is winds that blow in an opposite direction in winter. A. That causes seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics. B. What causes seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics. C. Causing seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics. D. To cause seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics. 70. Henry Ford revolutionized production management …………………………………… A. broken down auto assembly into small steps on a moving line. B. by breaking down auto assembly into small steps on a moving line. C. he broke down auto assembly into small steps on a moving line. D. by auto assembly breaking down into small steps on a moving line. Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the questions. Poles Apart Many are surprised to learn that Antarctica is nearly twice the size of the United States. The name Antarctica was coined to mean “opposite to the Arctic”. It is just that in many ways. Antarctica is a high, ice-covered landmass. In the Arctic, the landmasses are grouped around the ice-covered Arctic Ocean. Largely because of this difference, the climate of the two areas is very different. Antarctica is the coldest area in the world. On the average, it is about 30 degrees colder than the Arctic. At the South Pole, nearly 10,000 feet high, monthly mean temperatures run well below zero. Only in coastal regions do temperatures sometimes rise about freezing in the summer (December to March). In contrast, near the North Pole monthly mean temperatures often rise above freezing. At both poles, daily temperatures may drop far below the monthly mean. At the American South Pole Station, winter temperatures sometimes fall below -100 degrees Fahrenheit. Elsewhere, on higher parts of the south polar plateau, even lower temperatures are recorded. A temperature of -127 degrees Fahrenheit was measured in August 1960. It is the world’s record low temperature. Partly because of this climatic difference, the land animals and plants of the two regions are very different. On the continent of Antarctica, there are very few plants. In the Arctic, there are many plants. In some of the few ice-free areas of Antarctica, mosses, lichens, and algae are found. Penguins populate Antarctic coastlines but do not exist in the Arctic. The land animals of the Arctic are foxes, bears, reindeer, and lemmings. These animals are unknown in the Antarctic. Old rock layers show that this “oppositeness” between north and south extends far back into the early chapters of earth history. Ice is the great feature of Antarctica. More than 4.5 million square miles of ice sheet cover the area. Great rivers of ice, called glaciers, push down the mountains. Antarctica is the storehouse of about 85 percent of the total world supply of ice. The icecap is very thick, averaging nearly 8,000 feet. At one spot, scientists have found the distance from the surface to the rock underneath the ice to be more than 13,000 feet. If this great volume of ice were to melt, the volume of the world oceans would increase, and sea level would rise. Extreme atmospheric changes would have to take place for this to happen. 71. The coldest area in the world is……………………… A. the Arctic B. Antarctica C. Siberia D. the North Pole 72. The world’s record low temperature was recorded in ………………… A. 1950 B. 1960 C. 1970 D. the 19 th century 73. How much of the world’s ice is located in Antarctica? A. 15 percent B. 55 percent C. 85 percent D. 4.5 percent 74. Compared to the United States, Antarctica is…………………. A. the same size B. twice the size C. four times the size D. half the size 75. Some areas of Antarctica are……………………… A. ice free B. very humid C. quite mild D. very warm 76. One type of animal found in Arctic is the ………………… A. fox B. wolf C. opossum D. penguin 77. The author develops his point through…………………… A. comparison and contrast B. theories and proof C. characters and actions D. definitions and examples 78. The author implies that if Antarctica’s ice melted …………………… A. coastal areas of the world would be flooded B. ocean currents would shift direction C. climate would change drastically everywhere D. there would be more oceans 79. The name Antarctica, meaning “opposite to the Arctic,” was based on………………… A. insufficient exploration B. inaccurate information C. adequate knowledge D. traditional beliefs 80. It may be concluded that…………………………. A. life at the North Pole is more tolerable than at the South Pole B. the Arctic is a solid land mass C. penguins could not live at the North Pole. D. there are no animals on the two poles THE END SỞ GD-ĐT TỈNH BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN III TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN ĐĂNG ĐẠO Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Thời gian: 90 phút) Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest 1. A. altogether B. carefully C. entertainment D. information 2. A. imaginary B. unification C. preliminary D. preparatory 3. A. television B. amazing C. Canadian D. incredible 4. A. recommend B. character C. operate D. syllable 5. A. aborigine B. geographical C. undergraduate D. parallelism Choose the best answer for each the following sentences. 6. Many people in remote areas are not clear about the use of the Internet. ………………., they are isolated. A. Therefore B. However C. For example D. Namely 7. Sorry that I can’t join the picnic; I’m busy. …………………, I don’t have any money after buying all these stuffs. A. However B. Although C. So D. Besides 8. Although many suggest that the trade in tropical wood products is the primary source of deforestation, the root causes of tropical deforestation are poverty and overpopulation. A. petrifaction of forests B. destruction of forests C. deformation of forests D. fossilization of forests 9. New maps show that the Earth is rapidly running out of fertile land and that food production will soon be able to keep up with the world’s burgeoning population. A. sterile B. reproductive C. fecund D. profitable 10. In previous studies, groups of mice all received nerve cells derived from a single mouse. A. taken B. copied C. evolved D. inferred 11. The city libraries present a gloomy picture of the …………………who used to flock the libraries every evening. A. gradual reduction of readers B. gradual readers reduction C. gradual readers of reduction D. reduction gradual readers 12. At this stage in the story it………………… that my uncle was a man blessed with a vivid imagination. A. must be pointing out B. must point out C. must to be pointed out D. must be pointed out 13. Congratulations. I just saw your car…………………in the evening paper. It will surely make you a fortune. A. advertisements B. advertising C. advertised D. advertise 14. You shouldn’t look ………………………at everyone else. A. up your nose B. down your nose C. up to D. down on 15. Which of the following words ends in a consonant sound? A. employ B. actually C. flower D. inflate 16. Anne’s win in the beauty contest has gone………………… A. up her ears B. to her head C. up and down D. far and high 17. They have considered all the fifty applications, ………………seems suitable for the position. A. none of them B. none of whom C. none of these D. none of which 18. With his excellent qualifications and a good command of English, James is ………………….above the other applicants. A. head and hair B. head and ears C. head and hands D. head and shoulders 19. “Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?” - “………………………… ” A. Well. I’m not sure when B. Good, I hope so C. Sure. What’s the problem? D. Sorry, I haven’t got it here. 20. “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” -“………………………………….” A. Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over spilt milk. B. All right. You will be OK. C. Sorry, I have no idea. D. I’m afraid you will have to do it. 21. He was…………………to explain why he hadn’t finished the work. A. at first B. at random C. at least D. at a loss 22. Sport today has become………………… and is no longer enjoyable. A. too much competitive B. far too competitive C. more too competitive D. competitive 23. Winter’s almost here and it’s time……………… against the flu. A. you protect B. you protect yourselves C. to protect yourselves D. you protected 24. After the match, the crowds………………….the stadium into the nearest bars and cafes. A. filled over from B. dashed to C. ran out D. poured out of 25. Poor management brought the company to …………………of collapse. A. the edge B. the foot C. the ring D. the brink 26. The purpose of the United Nations, broadly speaking, is to maintain peace and security and ………….for human rights. A. encouraging respect B. to encourage respect C. encouragement of respect D. encouragement respect 27. Although many people mistake me for my sister, we are not …………… A. like B. similar to C. the same D. alike 28. We …………… any remodeling until we get the permits. A. oughtn’t do B. can’t do C. might not do D. wouldn’t do 29. “Sorry I’m late” - “……………………………” A. You are welcome B. No, I don’t mind C. All right. Well done D. Not to worry. Better late than never 30. I……………………….here since I arrived in the country ten years ago. A. have been living B. had been living C. am living D. live 31. I’ll never forget……………………the King of pop music for the first time. A. to meet B. meeting C. meet D. met 32. ………… have made communication faster and easier through the use of email and the Internet is widely recognized. A. It is that computers B. That computers C. Computers that D. That it’s computers 33. I didn’t know exactly how old he was, but he …………………about thirty the first time we met. A. should be B. should have been C. must be D. must have been 34. “I hope I haven’t hurt his feelings!” -“ No, don’t worry. He’s so…………….that he probably thought you were talking about someone else. A. absent-minded B. kind-hearted C. thick-skinned D. open-minded 35. Not much happened yet, ……………………….? A. did it B. didn’t it C. did they D. didn’t they Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B ,C or D) to each of the questions. Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting animals must be enabled to ensure their survival-and the survival of our planet. Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. 36. What is the main topic of the passage? A. The Bengal tiger B. International boycotts C. Endangered species D. Problems with industrialization 37. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming” in paragraph 2? A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing 38. Which of the following could best replace the word “case” as used in paragraph 2? A. act B. situation C. contrast D. trade 39. The word “poachers” as used in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by which of the following? A. illegal hunters B. enterprising researchers C. concerned scientists D. trained hunters 40. The word “callousness” in paragraph 2 refers to in the passage A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity 41. What does the word “this” in the paragraph 2 refer to in the passage? A. Bengal tigers B. Interest in material gain C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction. D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population 42. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated” in paragraph 3? A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off 43. The word “defray” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. lower B. raise C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward 44. What does the term “international boycott” in paragraph 3 refer to? B. A. buying and selling of animal products overseas B. a refusal to buy animal products worldwide C. a global increase in animal survival D. defraying the cost of maintaining national parks 45. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised Read the text and choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits each space Book reviews on-line Although the act of writing a book is by necessity a (46)………………… process, it’s often after publication that the sense of isolation is strongest. Many writers (47) ………………… critical feedback, but have little (48) …………… to the average reader’s opinion. While it may be true that good reviews in newspapers and magazines can be gratifying, they’re of little help in establishing what ordinary people think of your work. So, well done to those websites (49) ……………… anyone with access to the Internet can post an opinion about any book. (50)…………………this, these customer reviews are not without risk. Most writers can (51)……………… some glowing praise from family or friends but these reviews are easy to recognize since they tend to be sent in anonymously. On the other hand, visits to these websites can also result in great anxiety. It might well be the (52) …………….that you receive an unkind review and there is no kind editor to shield you. You can expect most reviewers to be brief but there are (53)…………… write long, strangely formal essays, usually containing references to classical literature, presumably in (54)…………….to impress others with their literary knowledge. If you are a (55)…………………author, I suggest you think twice before you go off searching for reviews on-line rather than in the safer, traditional places. 46. A. lonely B. solitary C. alone D. own 47. A. long for B. wait on C. hope for D. expect for 48. A. approach B. reaching C. access D. interaction 49. A. where B. which C. who D. that 50. A. Said B. Having said C. To have said D. Had said 51. A. hope B. expect C. look forward D. believe 52. A. situation B. circumstance C. case D. occasion 53. A. people B. those C. who D. those who 54. A. an attempt B. a try C. effort D. an order 55. A. sensible B. reasonable C. offensive D. sensitive Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is incorrect and needs to be changed. 56. Until Hollywood invented him, Leonardo DiCaprio was practically unknown. A B C D 57. To his surprise, the engine started by the very first try. A B C D 58. Many of the mammals that dwell in the desert are active only at night as the intense heat of a desert day can be A B C fatal to warm-blood animals. D 59. My dream house is one that would surround by trees and would have a gorgeous lake. A B C D 60. The stairs that leading to the top floor of the building are blocked now. A B C D Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given 61. Before the 1900s, people didn’t have technology like phones and computers. A. People didn’t use to have technology like phones and computers in the early 19 th century. B. It was not until the 1900s that people could enjoy technology like phones and computers. C. It was until the 1900s that people had technology like phones and computers. D. Only after the 1900s people had technology like phones and computers. 62. Unless pandas are given a special diet, they will die. A. Pandas need a special diet, without which they will die. B. If we hadn’t given pandas a special diet, they would die. C. Provided that pandas are given a special diet, they will die. D. We need to give pandas a special diet so that they will die. 63. Nothing prevents him from working to help endangered animals. A. Nothing gets in the way of his working to help endangered animals. B. He finds it impossible to work to help endangered animals. C. He is prevented from working to help endangered animals. D. Helping endangered animals stops him from working. 64. His brother doesn’t like rock music, he doesn’t either. A. Either he or his brother likes rock music. B. None of them like rock music. C. Like his brother, he doesn’t like rock music. D. Neither he nor his brother dislikes rock music. 65. He’s laughably supposed to be a good mechanic. A. It’s amusing that he is said to be a good mechanic. B. It’s said that he is happy to become a good mechanic. C. He is amused to become a good mechanic. D. It’s ridiculous that people say he’s a good mechanic. Choose the phrase or clause (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. 66. …………………………………, she would have been furious. A. If the decision were taken before she arrived B. Were the decision to be taken before she arrived C. Had the decision taken before she arrived D. If the decision had been taken before she arrived 67. When an earthquake happens under the sea,……………………………………. A. they can be very dangerous B. it can make giant waves, or tsunamis C. they can cause a lot of damage D. the waves destroy trees and buildings 68. I certainly thought he would do a good job. …………………………… A. In fact, he did it badly B. However, he failed miserably C. Therefore, he managed to do it well. D. Similarly, he did it quite well. 69. ……………………………………, is winds that blow in an opposite direction in winter. A. That causes seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics. B. What causes seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics. C. Causing seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics. D. To cause seasonal rainfall, especially in regions near the tropics. 70. Henry Ford revolutionized production management …………………………………… A. broken down auto assembly into small steps on a moving line. B. by breaking down auto assembly into small steps on a moving line. C. he broke down auto assembly into small steps on a moving line. D. by auto assembly breaking down into small steps on a moving line. Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each of the questions. Poles Apart Many are surprised to learn that Antarctica is nearly twice the size of the United States. The name Antarctica was coined to mean “opposite to the Arctic”. It is just that in many ways. Antarctica is a high, ice-covered landmass. In the Arctic, the landmasses are grouped around the ice-covered Arctic Ocean. Largely because of this difference, the climate of the two areas is very different. Antarctica is the coldest area in the world. On the average, it is about 30 degrees colder than the Arctic. At the South Pole, nearly 10,000 feet high, monthly mean temperatures run well below zero. Only in coastal regions do temperatures sometimes rise about freezing in the summer (December to March). In contrast, near the North Pole monthly mean temperatures often rise above freezing. At both poles, daily temperatures may drop far below the monthly mean. At the American South Pole Station, winter temperatures sometimes fall below -100 degrees Fahrenheit. Elsewhere, on higher parts of the south polar plateau, even lower temperatures are recorded. A temperature of -127 degrees Fahrenheit was measured in August 1960. It is the world’s record low temperature. Partly because of this climatic difference, the land animals and plants of the two regions are very different. On the continent of Antarctica, there are very few plants. In the Arctic, there are many plants. In some of the few ice-free areas of Antarctica, mosses, lichens, and algae are found. Penguins populate Antarctic coastlines but do not exist in the Arctic. The land animals of the Arctic are foxes, bears, reindeer, and lemmings. These animals are unknown in the Antarctic. Old rock layers show that this “oppositeness” between north and south extends far back into the early chapters of earth history. Ice is the great feature of Antarctica. More than 4.5 million square miles of ice sheet cover the area. Great rivers of ice, called glaciers, push down the mountains. Antarctica is the storehouse of about 85 percent of the total world supply of ice. The icecap is very thick, averaging nearly 8,000 feet. At one spot, scientists have found the distance from the surface to the rock underneath the ice to be more than 13,000 feet. If this great volume of ice were to melt, the volume of the world oceans would increase, and sea level would rise. Extreme atmospheric changes would have to take place for this to happen. 71. The coldest area in the world is……………………… A. the Arctic B. Antarctica C. Siberia D. the North Pole 72. The world’s record low temperature was recorded in ………………… A. 1950 B. 1960 C. 1970 D. the 19 th century 73. How much of the world’s ice is located in Antarctica? A. 15 percent B. 55 percent C. 85 percent D. 4.5 percent 74. Compared to the United States, Antarctica is…………………. A. the same size B. twice the size C. four times the size D. half the size 75. Some areas of Antarctica are……………………… A. ice free B. very humid C. quite mild D. very warm 76. One type of animal found in Arctic is the ………………… A. fox B. wolf C. opossum D. penguin 77. The author develops his point through…………………… A. comparison and contrast B. theories and proof C. characters and actions D. definitions and examples 78. The author implies that if Antarctica’s ice melted …………………… A. coastal areas of the world would be flooded B. ocean currents would shift direction C. climate would change drastically everywhere D. there would be more oceans 79. The name Antarctica, meaning “opposite to the Arctic,” was based on………………… A. insufficient exploration B. inaccurate information C. adequate knowledge D. traditional beliefs 80. It may be concluded that…………………………. A. life at the North Pole is more tolerable than at the South Pole B. the Arctic is a solid land mass C. penguins could not live at the North Pole. D. there are no animals on the two poles THE END . SỞ GD-ĐT TỈNH BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN III TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN ĐĂNG ĐẠO Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Thời gian: 90 phút) Choose the word which. are no animals on the two poles THE END SỞ GD-ĐT TỈNH BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN III TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN ĐĂNG ĐẠO Môn thi: Tiếng Anh (Thời gian: 90 phút) Choose the word which. so…………….that he probably thought you were talking about someone else. A. absent-minded B. kind-hearted C. thick-skinned D. open-minded 35. Not much happened yet, ……………………….? A. did it B. didn’t it