ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC 2011 Choose the best answer 1. Students need a lot of ____focus in order to perform well on exams. a. specific b. mental c. abnormal d. catastrophic 2. Global warming is damaging the environment. _______, governments are trying to reduce this warning. a. Consequently b. Unequivocally c. Evidently d. Indisputably 3. The two nations got into a _____over air pollution. The two governments solved the dispute peacefully. a. ego b. symptom c. treaty d. conflict 4. My parents ___________ the roof when I said I'd been to an all-night party. a. beat b. took c. hit d. touched 5. Then bank is reported in the local newspaper _________in broad daylight yesterday. a. to be robbed b. robbed c. to have been robbed d. having been robbed 6. ______before, his first performance for the amateur dramatic group was a success. a. though having never acted b. Despite he had never acted c. As he had never acted d. In site of his never having acted 7. In many aspects, the problems that Jason faced are ___________a young man and woman might face tonight. a. much like that b. much like those c. like much those d. like much that 8. Mr. Milton prefers to resign ___________part in such dishonest business dealt. a. than take b. than to take c. rather than take d. rather than to take 9. His father had promised to buy him a computer ____________he behaved himself. a. in case b. after c. provided d. while 10. There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened, ____________ a sudden loud noise. a. being there b. should there be c. there was d. there have been 11. Bit by bit, a child makes the necessary changes o make his language ____________. a. as other people b. as other people's c. like other people d. like other people's 12. Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over ____made of natural fibers like cotton, wool, or silk. a. one b. the one c. that d. what 13. The treasury issued an order stating that ___________land purchases from the government had to be paid for in gold and silver. a. henceforth b. moreover c. whereby d. however 14. ________ the opportunity, h might well have become an outstanding cartoonist. a. Being given b. To give c. Giving d. Given 15. If it _______too much trouble, I'd love a cup of tea. a. hadn't been b. isn't c. weren;'t d. may not be 16. I know it might be difficult, but could you please just try it! a. perceive b. give it a shot c. match up d. have a point 17. Since my husband as made the manager, we are __________. a. better off b. well over c. better of d. well of 18. I'm sort of unpaid worker, ________it were, to the committee. a. such as b. so c. as if d. as 19. Not only __________ as a shade tree, but it also produces wood used for boxes and furniture. a. the linden tree is of value b. the value of the linden tree is c. is the linden tree valuable d. the valuable linden tree is used 20. Can I ___________ your brain for a moment? I can't do this crossword by myself. a. have b. pick c. mind d. use 21. My sister picked ___________- a little French when she was working in Paris. a. away b. on c. up d. over 22. the higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air________. a. more hear it retains b. it retains more heat c. the more it retains heat d. the more heat it retains 23. ___________, a bat emits a series of signals, which bounce off any object in its path. a. When they are flying b. Once flying c. When it is flying d. In flying 24. Benjamin Franklin believed that the turkey rather than the eagle ________of the United States. a. should become the symbol b. the symbol becomes c. should symbolize becoming d. becoming the symbol 25. "Can you lend me a pound?" "________" a. Not, sorry. b. I afraid no. c. No, sadly. d. I'm afraid not. 26. I would appreciate ___________ it a secret. a. you keep b. that you keep c. that you will keep d. your keeping 27. "Would you care to join us for dinner tomorrow?" "___________" a. Excuse me, I won't be able to. b. Sorry, I wouldn't c. Pardon me, I wouldn't d. Unfortunately, I won't be able to. 28. . 'I think you should try self-hypnosis.' ' ' A. I don't know. I just don't think it's for me B. No, I don't, but my father does. C. Yes, I do. ` D. No, not so much. 29. 'Jane didn't look well today, did she?' ' ' Designed by Phuong Mai 1 A. I'm afraid not. B. No, she seemed ill. C. Yes, she seemed sick. D. A or B 30. ________Andes is ___________important mountain range in South America. a. An/ the b. The/ a c. The/ an d. The/ some Read the passage and choose the best answer for each space. HOOKED ON THE NET The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is the Internet, which has been (31) …….for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin, and even one suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (32) ________serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to (33) _____sufferers help and support. Psychologists have described many worrying examples, including one man who took his own life after (34) ________more than $ 14,000 to feed his addiction, and a teenager who had to receive psychiatric treatment for his 12-hour-a-day (35)_______. "This illness is not fake and it must be taken seriously," said an expert in behavioural addiction at Nottingham Trent University. "These are not sad people with serious personality (36) _______, they are people who were fine before they found the Internet." iAS is similar to other problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about the Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they (37)______to their partners about how much time they spend online; they wish they could cut down, but are unable to do so. A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet;(38) ____they felt guilty, they became depressed if they were made to stop using it. Almost anyone can be at risk. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already (39) _________on computer games and who (40)_______it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however, psychologists say that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before. 31. a. blamed b. faulted c. mistaken d. accused 32. a. lead b. affect c. take d. cause 33. a. offer b. suggest c. recommend d. advise 34. a. gaining b. lending c. winning d/. borrowing 35. a. habit b. custom c. manner d. routine 36. a. mistakes b. errors c. faults d. defects 37. a. betray b. deceive c. cheat d. lie 38. a. although b. despite c. unless d. without 39. a. taken b. addicted c. tied d. hooked 40. a. say b. feel c. find D. HAVE Choose the underlined part that contains an error. 41. After rising the multicoloured flags to mark the beginning of the competitions the chairman of the club spoke before the sportsmen. 42. Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by long periods covering by water. 43. Make sure that you have the words spell correctly, otherwise your form won't be accepted. 44. Anna Robertson Moses, who was also known as Grandma Moses, is considered one of the greatest female artist of U.S art. 45. The regulation requires that everyone who holds a nonimmigrant visa reports his address to the federal government in January of each year. Read the passage and choose the best option for each question. Crows are probably the most frequently met and easily identifiable members of the native fauna of the United States. The great number of tales, legends, and myths about these birds indicates that people have been exceptionally interested in them for a long time. On the other hand, when it comes to substantive- particularly behavioral information, crows are less well known than many comparably common species and, for that matter, not a few quite uncommon ones: the endangered California condor, to cite one obvious example. There are practical reasons for this. Crows are notoriously poor and aggravating subjects for field research. Keen observers and quick learners they are astute about the intentions of other creatures, including researcher, and adept at avoiding them. Because they are so numerous, active, and monochromatic, it is difficult to distinguish one crow from another. Bands, radio transmitters, or other identifying devices can be attached to them , but this of course requires catching live crows, who are among the wariest and most untrappable of birds. Technical difficulties aside, crow research is daunting because the ways of these birds are so complex an various. As preeminent generalists, members of this species ingenious exploit a great range of habitats and resources, and they can quickly adjust to changes in their circumstances. Being so educable, individual birds have markedly different interests and inclinations¸ strategies and scams. For example, one pet crow learned how to let a dog out of its kennel by pulling the pin on the door. When the dog escaped, the bird went into the kennel and ate its food. 46. What is the main topic of the passage? a. The ways in which crows differ from other common birds. b. The myths and legends about crows. c. The characteristics that make crows difficult to study. d. The existing methods for investigating crow behavior. 47. According to the first paragraph, what evidence is there that crows have interested people for a long time? a. The larger number of stories about crows. b. The frequency with which crows are sighted. c. The amount of research that has been conducted on crows. d. The ease with which crows are identified Designed by Phuong Mai 2 48. The word "comparably" is closest in meaning to_________ a. interestingly b. similarly c. otherwise d. sometimes 49. The author mentions the endangered California condor as an example of a species that is _________ a. smaller than the crow b. easily identifiable c. featured in legends d. very rare 50. The word them refers to _________ a. crows b. subjects c. intentions d. researchers 51. According to the second paragraph, crows are poor subjects for field research for all of the following reasons EXCEPT_________ a. They can successfully avoid observers. B. They are hard to distinguish from one another. c. They can be quite aggressive d. They are difficult to catch. 52. The author implies that using radio transmitters would allow a researcher who studies crows to _________ a. identify individual crows b. follow flocks of crows over long distances c. record the times when crows are most active d. help crows that become sick or injured 53. According to the last paragraph, which of the following is true about crows? a. They seldom live in anyone place for very long. b. They thrive in a wide variety of environments. c. They have marked preferences for certain kinds of foods. d. They use up the resources in one area before moving to another. 54. The word inclinations is closest in meaning to____ a. tricks b. opportunities c. preferences d. experiences 55. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage? a. Crows have relatively long lives b. Crows have keen vision c. Crows are usually solitary d. Crows are very intelligent Choose the best answer which has closest meaning with the given sentence. 56. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery A. He received a six months in prison for his part in the robbery. B. He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery. C. For his participation in the robbery, he had been in prison for six months. D. For his participation in the robbery, a prison had been given to him for six months. 57. Madeleine wears high heels to look taller. A. In order to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels. B. So that to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels. C. Madeleine wants high heels to make her taller. D. Madeleine buys high heels to look taller. 58. “You should have finished the report by now” John told his secretary. A. John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report. B. John said that his secretary had not finished the report. C. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time. D. John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report 59. "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary. A. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress. B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress. C. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress. D. Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress. 60. Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more. A. Housework will never be done by housewives any more. B. Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework. C. Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do now. D. No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework. 61. Because it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it. A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel, therefore, it was interesting. B. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would stay up all night to finish it. C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it. D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it. 62. They would never have accepted his money if they had known his plans A. They knew what he wanted to do, so they refused his money B. They agreed with his wishes because they were glad to have his money C. They didn’t know his plans and never took money from him D. They took the money he offered them without realizing his purpose 63. Would you like to go for a coffee in 10 minutes or so? a. what about going for a coffee for 10 minutes or so? b. How about going for a coffee in 10 minutes or so? c. Do you like going for a coffee in 10 minutes or so? d. Shall we go for a coffee for 10 minutes or so? 64. The only thing they didn't steal was the motorbike. a. They didn't steal anything but the motorbike. B. they stole everything except for the motorbike. c. They didn't steal anything except for the motorbike. d. They stole everything along with the motorbike. 65. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey. A. It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey. Designed by Phuong Mai 3 B. The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain. C. The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey. D. If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continued their journey. Read the passage and choose the best option for each question. Economists, ethicists and business sages persuade us that honesty is the best policy, but their evidence is weak. We hoped to find date that would support their theories and thus, perhaps encourage higher standards of business behaviour. To our surprise, our pet theories failed to stand up. Treachery, we found, can pay. There is no compelling economic reason to tell the truth or keep one's word punishment for the treacherous in the real world is neither swift nor sure. Honesty is, in fact, primarily a moral choice. Business people do tell themselves that, in the long run, they will do well by doing good. But there is little factual or logical basic for this conviction. Without values, without a basic preference for right over wrong, trust based on such self- delusion would crumble in the face of temptation. Most of us choose virtue because we want to believe in ourselves and have others' respect and belief in us. And for this, we should be happy. We can be proud of a system in which people are honest because they want to be, not because they have to be. Materially, too, trust based on morality provides great advantages. It allows us to join in great and exciting enterprises that we could never undertake if we relied on economic incentives alone. Economists tell us that trust is enforced in the market place through retaliation of reputation. If you violate a trust your victim is apt to seek revenge and others are likely to stop doing business with you. At least under favourable terms. A man or a woman with a reputation for fair dealing will prosper. Therefore, profit maximizers are honest. This sounds plausible enough until you look for concrete examples. Cases that apparently demonstrate the awful consequences of trust turns out to be few and weak, while evidence that treachery can pay seems compelling. 66. What did the author find out about the theory that honesty is the best policy? a. It is a useless theory. b. It is correct on many occasion. c. It is correct for all businessmen d. It is correct only occasionally 67. Why does the author say that one can be proud of the present situation? Because people are ___________ a. respect seekers b. honest without compulsion c. unselfish d. self respecting 68. what do economists and ethicists want us to believe? a. Businessmen are honest only at times b. Businessmen should be honest at all times. c. Businessmen cannot be honest at all times. D. Businessmen turn dishonest at times. 69. Which is the material advantage which the author sees in being honest? It permits one to ____________. a. undertake activities which may not be economically attractive b. be honest to the sake of honesty alone. c. make a lot of profit in various areas. D. none of theses 70. Which of the following is the same in meaning as "persuade" as used in the passage? a. try to convince b. cheat c. motivate d. give assurance 71. Which of the following is false according to the passage? a. People are generally honest because it pays in the long run. b. Virtuous behaviours earns the self respect of others c. Economists believe that all businessmen are dishonest. d. Generally people are honest to earn self- respect. 72. Why do businessmen, according to economists, remain honest? Because dishonest businessmen_________. a. are flogged in the market place b. are always prosecuted c. can make more money d. cannot stay in business for long 73. The phrase "stand up" as used in the passage means______ a. hold up b. get up c. supported d. get established 74. Which is the same in meaning as the word compelling as used in the passage? a. coercive b. binding c. forceful d. mandatory 75. Which of the following best describes what the author is trying to point out through the last sentence of the passage "Cases that _________________compelling." a. Economists predict correctly. b. The consequences of dishonesty c. The contradictions in the real world d. theories do not seem to be true Choose the word whose main stress is different from the rest 76. a. orphanage b. language c. memory d. memorial 77. a. interest b. prepare c. public d. patriotism 78. a. controversy b. profile c. initiate d. project 79. a. recognizable b. international c. technology d. understandable 80. a. altogether b. particular c. capacity d. eventually The end Designed by Phuong Mai 4 1. Jack: Sorry for my stepping on your foot. Jane: __________ A. Never mind B. With pleasure C. Yes, please D. I'm too. 2. Bill: Will you be free on Saturday night? Linda: _________ A. Yes I will too. B. Well, I haven't got anything planned C. No, do you? D. Well, what about you? 3. They are returning___________ France ___________ the end of this year. A. to/ on B. to/ in C. from/ in D. to/ at\ 4. Here's some good news. It'll _________ a. turn you up B. put you up C. cheer you up D. blow you up 5. I'd rather ________to Elvis Presley _________the Beatles. A. listen/ to B. listening/ than C. to listen/ than D. listen/ than 6. A lot of women _________part _________high positions in the society nowadays. A. taken/ in B. took/ in C. are taking/ on D. have taken/ in 7. After Joe's mother died, he was ________- by his grandmother. A. taken up B. brought up C. grown up D. drawn up 8. Why are all these people here? What's ________? A. going of B. going on C. getting off D. getting on 9. Anyone who joins the army as a soldier has to accept that danger is an ________part of the job. A. inside B. internal C. insistent D. inherent 10. The passengers __________fasten their seatbelts as the plane began its descent. A. are told to B. are told C. were told to D. were told 11. Using the Express Mail Service, you can have the ________of your letter delivery guaranteed. A. punctuation B. punctual C. punctuate D. punctuality 12. Air, food and water are _____to human being. A. unquestionable B. indebted C. undeniable D. indispensable 13. He was clearly nervous. He was sitting right on the ________of his chair. A. outside B. edge C. tip D. border 14. If you are enjoying reading stories about love affairs, a _______ is the right book for you. A. thriller B. romance C. cartoon D. novel 15. Reading helps us to __________our mind, ____________? A. enlarge/ isn't it B. broaden/ doesn’t it C. enlarge/ is it D. broaden/ does it 16. Thomas is a dangerous criminal. He should _______now. A. be released B. not release C. not be released D. be release 17. I don't know why their house ________whenever I drop in. A. is always painting B. always paints C. is always being painted D. is being painted always 18. - ____________________. - May I see you passport, please? A. I'd like a ticket for the concert tonight, please. B. I'd like to book a table for ten tonight, please. C. I'd like to cash a traveller's cheque, please. D. I'd like to make a phone call, please. 19. - _______________? - No, thanks. I'm strong enough to lift the box. A. Good morning. Can I help you? B. Do you need any help? C. What do you want me to help? D. Why don't you help me? 20. The government has decided o spend billions of dollars on ______ agricultural subsidies. A. extra B. more C. other D. additional 21. Nobody _______-out much hope of finding the missing climbers alive. A. holds B. keeps C. puts D. finds 22. An architect planning a house should always __________in mind his client's needs. A. carry B. take C. train D. bear 23. the staff at the hospital were well _________ to deal with epidemics. A. capable B. equal C. ready D. equipped 24. As the drug took _________, the patient became quieter. A. force b. influence C. action D. effect 25. She is a devoted nurse, always very ______to the needs of her elderly patients. A. attentive B. observant C. earnest D. careful 26. They ______ great difficulty saving up enough money for a house. A. found B. had C. incured D. achieved 27. A few jokers always _________ up a lecture. A. raise B. inspire C. liven D. loosen 28. It should be __________that student are expected to attend classes regularly. A. marked B. reminded C. noted D. perceived 29. I've never seen such _________ interesting ___________. A. a/ performer B. an/ performance C. a/ performance D. an/ performer Designed by Phuong Mai 5 30. I would like ________some cakes ___________my birthday party. A. to make/ on B. making C> to make/ for D. making/ for 1. Jack: Sorry for my stepping on your foot. Jane: __________ A. Never mind B. With pleasure C. Yes, please D. I'm too. 2. Bill: Will you be free on Saturday night? Linda: _________ A. Yes I will too. B. Well, I haven't got anything planned C. No, do you? D. Well, what about you? 3. They are returning___________ France ___________ the end of this year. A. to/ on B. to/ in C. from/ in D. to/ at\ 4. Here's some good news. It'll _________ a. turn you up B. put you up C. cheer you up D. blow you up 5. I'd rather ________to Elvis Presley _________the Beatles. A. listen/ to B. listening/ than C. to listen/ than D. listen/ than 6. A lot of women _________part _________high positions in the society nowadays. A. taken/ in B. took/ in C. are taking/ on D. have taken/ in 7. After Joe's mother died, he was ________- by his grandmother. A. taken up B. brought up C. grown up D. drawn up 8.Why are all these people here? What's ________? A. going of B. going on C. getting off D. getting on 9. Anyone who joins the army as a soldier has to accept that danger is an ________part of the job. A. inside B. internal C. insistent D. inherent 10. the passengers __________fasten their seatbelts as the plane began its descent. A. are told to B. are told C. were told to D. were told 11. Using the Express Mail Service, you can have the ________of your letter delivery guaranteed. A. punctuation B. punctual C. punctuate D. punctuality 12. Air, food and water are _____to human being. A. unquestionable B. indebted C. undeniable D. indispensable 13. He was clearly nervous. He was sitting right on the ________of his chair. A. outside B. edge C. tip D. border 14. If you are enjoying reading stories about love affairs, a _______ is the right book for you. A. thriller B. romance C. cartoon D. novel Designed by Phuong Mai 6 15. Reading helps us to __________our mind, ____________? A. enlarge/ isn't it B. broaden/ doesn’t it C. enlarge/ is it D. broaden/ does it 16. Thomas is a dangerous criminal. He should _______now. A. be released B. not release C. not be released D. be release 17. I don't know why their house ________whenever I drop in. A. is always painting B. always paints C. is always being painted D. is being painted always 18. - ____________________. - May I see you passport, please? A. I'd like a ticket for the concert tonight, please. B. I'd like to book a table for ten tonight, please. C. I'd like to cash a traveller's cheque, please. D. I'd like to make a phone call, please. 19. - _______________? - No, thanks. I'm strong enough to lift the box. A. Good morning. Can I help you? B. Do you need any help? C. What do you want me to help? D. Why don't you help me? 20. The government has decided o spend billions of dollars on ______ agricultural subsidies. A. extra B. more C. other D. additional 21. Nobody _______-out much hope of finding the missing climbers alive. A. holds B. keeps C. puts D. finds 22. An architect planning a house should always __________in mind his client's needs. A. carry B. take C. train D. bear 23. the staff at the hospital were well _________ to deal with epidemics. A. capable B. equal C. ready D. equipped 24. As the drug took _________, the patient became quieter. A. force b.influence C. action D. effect 25. She is a devoted nurse, always very ______to the needs of her elderly patients. A.attentive B. observant C. earnest D. careful 26. They ______ great difficulty saving up enough money for a house. A. found B. had C. incured D. achieved 27. A few jokers always _____ up a lecture. A.raise B. inspire C. liven D. loosen 28. It should be __________that student are expected to attend classes regularly. A. marked B. reminded C. noted D. perceived 29. I've never seen such _________ interesting ___________. A. a/ performer B. an/ performance C. a/ performance D. an/ performer 30. I would like ________some cakes ___________my birthday party. A. to make/ on B. making C> to make/ for D. making/ for Read the passage and choose the best answer for each space. HOOKED ON THE NET The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is the Internet, which has been (31) …….for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin, and even one suicide. Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (32) ________serious problems and ruin many lives. Special help groups have been set up to (33) _____sufferers help and support. Psychologists have described many worrying examples, including one man who took his own life after (34) ________more than $ 14,000 to feed his addiction, and a teenager who had to receive psychiatric treatment for his 12-hour-a-day (35)_______. "This illness is not fake and it must be taken seriously," said an expert in behavioural addiction at Nottingham Trent University. "These are not sad people with serious personality (36) _______, they are people who were fine before they found the Internet." iAS is similar to other problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about the Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they (37)______to their partners about how much time they spend online; they wish they could cut down, but are unable to do so. A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet;(38) ____they felt guilty, they became depressed if they were made to stop using it. Almost anyone can be at risk. Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already (39) _________on computer games and who (40)_______it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet. Surprisingly, however, psychologists say that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before. 31. a. blamed b. faulted c. mistaken d. accused 32. a. lead b. affect c. take d. cause 33. a. offer b. suggest c. recommend d. advise 34. a. gaining b. lending c. winning d/. borrowing 35. a. habit b. custom c. manner d. routine 36. a. mistakes b. errors c. faults d. defects 37. a. betray b. deceive c. cheat d. lie 38. a. although b. despite c. unless d. without 39. a. taken b. addicted c. tied d. hooked Designed by Phuong Mai 7 40. a. say b. feel c. find D. HAVE Designed by Phuong Mai 8 . a shade tree, but it also produces wood used for boxes and furniture. a. the linden tree is of value b. the value of the linden tree is c. is the linden tree valuable d. the valuable linden tree. six months. 57. Madeleine wears high heels to look taller. A. In order to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels. B. So that to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels. C. Madeleine wants high. ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC 2011 Choose the best answer 1. Students need a lot of ____focus in order to perform well on exams. a. specific b. mental c.