LÊ CÔNG NHÂN HIGH SCHOOL ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2015 MÔN TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. Question 1: A. climber B. subtle C. debtor D. probable Question 2: A. unity B. suite C. studious D. volume Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. Question 3: A. catalogue B. competitive C. experienced D. pedestrian Question 4: A. conservative B. conference C. proficiency D. industrial Question 5: A. advertise B. practice C. advise D. promise Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 6: Man has set foot on the Moon and he is now planning …………… to Venus and back. A. travelling B. travel C. to have travelled D. to travel Question 7: “Where’s that …………… dress that your boyfriend gave you?” A. lovely long pink silk B. lovely pink long silk C. long pink silk lovely D. pink long lovely silk Question 8: I’ve seen that famous actor on television, but I’ve never seen him …………… person. A. by B. on C. of D. in Question 9: Jack …………… yet, otherwise he would have telephoned me. A. can’t have arrived B. mustn’t have arrived C. needn’t have arrived D. shouldn’t have arrived Question 10: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other aspects they are as different as …………… A. cats and dogs B. chalk and cheese C. salt and pepper D. here and there * as different as chalk and cheese: hoàn toàn khác nhau * It rains cats and dogs: Trời mưa như trút nước * salt and pepper: having a fine mixture of black and white; e.g. a salt and pepper beard * here and there: in dierent places: There were a few books here and there, but apart from that the room was quite bare. Question 11: That book is written by a famous anthropologist. It’s about the people in Samoa …………… for two years. A. that she lived B. that she lived among them C. among whom she lived D. where she lived among them Question 12: …………… is the price of the car. A. What interested in us B. That we are interested in C. That interested us D. What we are interested in Question 13: The purpose of a labour union is to improve the working condition, ……………, and pay of its members. A. jobs are secure B. to be secure C. the job’s security D. job security Question 14: Only when you become a parent …………… what true responsibility is. A. you will understand B. don’t you understand C. will you understand D. would you understand Question 15: - “Would you bother if I had a look at your paper?” - “……………” A. You’re welcome B. Well, actually I’d rather you didn’t C. That’s a good idea D. Oh, I didn’t realize that Question 16: …………… home schooling is very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling. A. Even though B. Despite that C. Because D. In spite of Question 17: - Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?” - Gina: “……………” A. That’s no approval B. Yes, I’ve known him for years C. No, the line is busy D. It’s much too high Question 18: You can’t get a soda on that machine. There’s a sign on it says that “……………”. A. Out of job B. Out of order C. Out of mind D. Out of hand * out of job = unemployed, jobless; out of order: hỏng (máy móc); out of mind: lãng quên; out of hand: không nắm được, không kiểm soát được Question 19: If you’re telling some to ……………, you’re telling them to relax. A. calm down B. calm on C. calm in D. calm out Question 20: Good health and good methods of study are very necessary, or …… for success in college. A. dependable B. efficient C. available D. essential Question 21: My mother …………… her services for an environmental group. She helps raise money to protect wildlife. * to volunteer something for something: xung phong, tình nguyện làm việc gì A. identifies B. encourages C. shares D. volunteers Question 22: Stop …………… about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is. A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving Question 23: The rhinoceros, whose numbers have dropped alarmingly recently, has been declared a(n) …………… species. A. endanger B. endangered C. dangerous D. danger Question 24: Overpopulation tends to create conditions which may result in …………… of food in developing countries. A. shortages B. surpluses C. failures D. supplies Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 25: The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvement in public health, nutrition and medicine. A. anticipation B. expectation C. span D. prospect Question 26: The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was running. A. flushing out with water B. supplying water C. cleaning with water D. washing out with water Question 27: Thanks to the invention of microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the human cell. A. deep understanding B. far-sighted views C. spectacular sightings D. in-depth studies * insight (n) = deep understanding: sự hiểu biết sâu sắc * far-sighted views: tầm nhìn từ xa * spectacular sightings: cảnh quan ngoạn mục * in-depth studies: sự nghiên cứu tỉ mỉ => It can be used with “do” or “carry out” Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Question 28: About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs, live in the ocean. A. with ribs B. without ribs C. without backbones D. with backbones Queson 29friendly C. hosle Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions . Question 30: So extensive the lakes are that they are viewed as the largest bodies of fresh water in the world. A B C D Question 31: A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a basic A B C part of the education of every child. D Question 32: Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should be for A B C the students to practise speaking words. D Question 33: Have you considered to move to another city to find a new job that uses the same skills but A B C offers a better salary? D Question 34: Scientists say that the Earth is unique because no other planet has conditions which A B enables the existence of intelligent life. C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The (35) ……… class size is twelve and the average is ten. We use modern methods (36) ……… teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders. You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise (37) ……… English as much as you can. You will take a short (38) ……… in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (39) ……… at the most suitable level. There are two classes at the Elementary level: one is for complete (40) ……… and the other is for students who know only a little English. In both classes you will practise simple conversations. In the class at the Intermediate level, you will have a lot of practice in communication in (41) ……… situations because we help you to use the English you have previously (42) ……… in your own country. You will also have the chance to improve your (43) ……… of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary. The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (44) ……… of situations at the advanced knowledge. You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers. In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures. 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Question 66: Without his help, we would all have been in worse trouble. Had it not been for his help, we would all have been in worse trouble. Question 67: No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does. She speaks English the most fluently of all students in my class. Question 68: My father started to read that book two weeks ago. He’s still reading it. My father has been reading that book for two weeks. Question 69: “I don’t want to be criticized by non-professionals”, said the film star. The film star objected to being criticized by non-professionals. Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about a leisure activity that you like to do after school. A student’s sample writing: My favourite leisure activity is reading. I like reading because it is a hobby that is useful and interesting. It is useful because you can find a lot of knowledge of all areas that you need; and it is interesting because books can give you the joy and help you relax after a day of toil etc Especially, when you join the forum, you can meet a lot of people who have interests similar to yours, comment on the books or novels that interest you. Not only do I love books but I also love reading books. At the age of twelve, I was awarded "How to Win Friends and Influence People" of Dale Breckenridge Carnegie by my grandfather. It is the first book that I have had. Until now I do not really know how many times I have read it. Up to now, I still love it and occasionally read it again. Consequently, my love for books begins. I usually spend most of my free time choosing the books I love, participating in discussion on the forum and reading. Every weekend and all holidays when I have no work to do, I often read books and ruminate on it. I also help some friends can select the genres of books that they like. I always hope that I will have my own library in my future. I love books very much and perhaps, I couldn't live without them. . LÊ CÔNG NHÂN HIGH SCHOOL ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2015 MÔN TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer. for an environmental group. She helps raise money to protect wildlife. * to volunteer something for something: xung phong, tình nguyện làm việc gì A. identifies B. encourages C. shares D. volunteers. English as much as you can. You will take a short (38) ……… in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (39) ……… at the most suitable level. There are two classes at the