SỞ GD- ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ LUYỆN 291) ĐỀ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: ANH VĂN Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRĂC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) Choose the word whose ITALICIZED part is pronounced differently from the others Câu 1: A. whole B. answer C. sword D. sweet Câu 2: A. agent B. prevent C. event D. percent Câu 3: A. load B. road C. broad D. boat Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest Câu 4: A. engineer B. attachment C. education D. disappear Câu 5: A. benefit B. architect C. inherit D. industry Complete each sentence by choosing the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D Câu 6: John lost the bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because of his carelessness. A. beautiful new blue Japanese B. beautiful Japanese blue new C. new beautiful blue Japanese D. Japanese beautiful new blue Câu 7: The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _________ a good answer. A. keep pace with B. put up with C. came up with D. made way for Câu 8: If that old vase is a _______ one, it will cost a lot of money. A. truthful B. sincere C. realistic D. genuine Câu 9: "Is dinner ready?" "No, mother is______ it ready now" A. preparing B. getting C. cooking D. doing Câu 10: I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment. It’s on the tip of ______. A. tongue B. mind C. brain D. memory Câu 11: It’s imperative that this letter immediately. A. send B. will be sent C. is sent D. be sent Câu 12: ……………… in the street yesterday were very friendly. A. The mounted police, who I saw C. Who is the mounted police I saw B. The mounted police I saw whom D. The mounted police whom I saw Câu 13: ____ in 1635, the Boston Latin School is the oldest public school in the United States. A. Founded B. Founding C. To found D. Having founded Câu 14: David: “ Thank you for the delicious meal” - Joan: “___________” A. Never wonder B. No problem C. I’m glad you enjoyed it D. All right Câu 15: The scientist did the experiment ____________ alone A. on his own B. by him C. by his D. by himself Câu 16: She came in quietly ____ not to wake the baby. A. if so B. such as C. so as D. as if Câu 17: Mary was the last applicant A. to be interviewed B. to be interviewing C. to have interviewed D. to interview Câu 18: It took the director two hours _____________________________________. A. explaining the new plan to us B. to explain us the new plan C. to explain the new plan to us D. explaining us the new plan Câu 19: I had to get up early, ____ I’d have missed the train. A. however B. or else C. despite D. otherwise Câu 20: ________ to the big city, I have got lost many times. A. Useless B. Unacquainted C. Unused D. Unfamiliar Câu 21: The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy ____. BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VP Trang 1/7 - Mã đề thi 743 A. view B. appearance C. sight D. present Câu 22: Total color blindness, _________ , is the result of a defect in the retina. A. is a rare condition B. that is a rare condition C. a rare condition D. which is a condition rare Câu 23: If he hadn’t lost his job last year, he _____________ a house of his own now. A. could buy B. will buy C. could have bought D. can buy Câu 24: Andrew is known for always saying _________ comes to his mind. A. whatever B. everything C. anything D. something Câu 25: I can’t possibly lend you any more money; it is quite out of the ____. A. question B. order C. place D. practice Câu 26: The girl _____ is my neighbor. A. is talking to the lady over there B. talking to the lady over there C. was talking to the lady over there D. talks to the lady over there. Câu 27: In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself ______ A. occupied B. preoccupied C. occupation D. occupational Câu 28: Peter: “This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! Mary: …but I think it’s quite easy.” A. I don’t see in that way B. I couldn’t agree more. C. You’re right D. I understand what you’re saying Câu 29: Having been asked to speak at the conference, ________________________. A. some notes were prepared by Dr. Clark B. audiences were pleased to hear Dr. Clark. C. some notes were prepared for Dr. Clark D. Dr. Clark prepared some notes. Câu 30: It’s very kind of you to give me something on my birthday, but you _____ bought such an expensive present like this. A. needn’t B. haven’t needed C. needn’t have D. didn’t need Identify one ITALICIZED part that is incorrect in each of the following sentences by choosing the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D Câu 31: One-cent coins (A) issued in (B) the United States (C) in 1982 (D) was 96 percent zinc. Câu 32: Doctors have (A) always recommended that a person with a cold (B) must drink fluids, (C) such as juice or water (D) to prevent the loss of water in his / her body. Câu 33: She is (A) among the few who (B) wants to quit (C) smoking instead of (D) cutting down. Câu 34: (A) Mined over 2,000 years (B) ago, copper is one of (C) the earliest (D) know metals. Câu 35: (A) Alike light (B) waves, microwaves (C) may be reflected and (C) concentrated. 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 36 to 45 Health is something we tend to (36) ___ when we have it. When our body is doing well, we are hardly (37) ____ of it. But illness can come, even (38) _____ we are young. In fact, childhood has been a very susceptible time. Many diseases attack children in particular, and people know very little (39) ______ to cure them once they struck. The result was that many children died. About a century ago, (40) _________, scientists found out about germs, and then everything changed. The (41) _____ of many diseases was found, and cures were developed. As this medical discovery spread, the world became (42) ______ safer for children. The result is that (43) _________ a hundred years ago, the average man lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can (44) ______ to live for 75 years. And what do we expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will continue to (45) ______. Some people will be able to avoid medical problems that are unavoidable today. Câu 36: A. ignore B. throw away C. give up D. forget Câu 37: A. keen B. awake C. concerned D. aware Câu 38: A. so B. when C. while D. if BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VP Trang 2/7 - Mã đề thi 743 Câu 39: A. what B. when C. how D. which Câu 40: A. however B. moreover C. therefore D. although Câu 41: A. source B. reason C. origin D. cause Câu 42: A. more B. much C. quite D. very Câu 43: A. when B. whereas C. where D. why Câu 44: A. hope B. desire C. want D. expect Câu 45: A. advance B. speed up C. run D. accelerate Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80. 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, their population is estimated to be down to zero. 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 these animals must be enacted 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 animals 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 it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed. Câu 46: What is the main topic of the passage? A. The Bengal tiger B. Problems with industrialization C. International boycotts D. Endangered species Câu 47: The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following? A. Illegal hunters B. Enterprising researchers C. Trained hunters D. Concerned scientists Câu 48: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following? A. independence B. indirectness C. insensitivity D. incompetence Câu 49: The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast: A. A statement and an illustration B. A problem and a solution C. Specific and general information D. A comparison and a contrast Câu 50: What does the word “this” refer to in the passage? A. Interest in material gain B. Killing animals for personal satisfaction C. Bengal tiger D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population Câu 51: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction? A. “Countries around ….for support” B. “What is alarming… personal gratification” C. “Since the world ….down to zero” D. “This money … endangered species” Câu 52: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”? A. taken B. set aside C. combined D. organized Câu 53: The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. raise B. make an investment toward C. make a payment on D. lower BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VP Trang 3/7 - Mã đề thi 743 Câu 54: What does the term “international boycott” refer to? A. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks B. Buying and selling of animal products overseas C. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide D. A global increase in animal survival Câu 55: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude? A. concerned B. indifferent C. forgiving D. surprised Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70. Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices. For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8,7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn’t telecommuting become more popular ? Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibilities. It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office. Câu 56: With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned? A. The failure of telecommuting. B. An overview of telecommuting. C. The advantages of telecommuting. D. A definition of telecommuting. Câu 57: How many Americans are involved in telecommuting? A. Fewer than estimated in USA Today. B. More than 8 million. C. More than predicted in Business Week. D. Fewer than last year. Câu 58: The phrase “of no consequence” in the first paragragh means A. of no good B. of no use C. unimportant D. irrelevant Câu 59: The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT A. The work place is in the home. B. the different system of supervision. C. the opportunities for advancement. D. the lack of interaction with a group. Câu 60: The word “executives “ in the second paragragh refers to A. employees B. telecommuters C. managers D. most people Câu 61: The word “them” in the second paragragh refers to A. telecommuters B. executives C. systems D. responsibilities Câu 62: The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees A. need regular interaction with their families. B. are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office. C. feel that a work area in their home is away from the office. D. are ignorant of telecommuting. Câu 63: The word “reluctant” in the last paragraph can best be replaced by A. willing B. typical C. opposite D. hesitate BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VP Trang 4/7 - Mã đề thi 743 Câu 64: When Business Week published “The Portable Executive”, it implied that A. systems for managing telecommuters were not effective. B. most telecommuters were satisfied with their work. C. the trend for telecommuting was optimistic. D. there was resistance on the part of many managers about telecommuting. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one. 1. They regret ever doing business with him. → They wish _________________________________________ 2. We didn’t finish the work because of his carelessness. → If _________________________________________ 3. If you followed my advice, you’d be successful. → Were _________________________________________ 4. He left without saying a single word, which is very impolite. →. It was impolite _________________________________________ 5. Working for this travel agency will not be possible without a good command of English. → Unless _________________________________________ II. Topic: Cooking for yourself is not only good for your health but also your pleasure. Do you agree with this? In the modern life now, more and more people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. They think that will save time so that they can have enough time to do their jobs. But I still prefer to prepare and eat food at home. There several reasons. First of all, you can save money if you eat at home. In general, to get profit, the restaurants ask for more money on the same food you cook at home. That is the waste of money. To save money, you may prefer to prepare you food at home with less money. The second, usually, the food in the restaurants is not what you are expecting. you may dislike the way the restaurant cook the same dishes as you do at home. For example, the other day, I asked for potato in a restaurant. After the first bite, I thought it was so awful. My mom never cooked such potato for me! The bad lunch even destroyed my mood in that day. The third, if you prepare food by yourself, you will have a happy mood when you eat it, regardless of the real savor of the food. It goes a saying well "labor brings happiness". In addition, you can change your method of cooking considering your taste on that day. The reasons above may can answer why I prefer to eat food at home. Cooking even has become my hobby now. Come back and have your delicious food, I'm sure you will like it! HẾT 1. D 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. D BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VP Trang 5/7 - Mã đề thi 743 9. B 10. A 11. D 12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. C 19. D 20. C 21. B 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. A 36. A 37. D 38. B 39. C 40. A 41. D 42. B 43. B 44. D 45. A BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VP Trang 6/7 - Mã đề thi 743 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. B 51. B 52. B 53. C 54. C 55. A 56. B 57. B 58. C 59. B 60. C 61. A 62. B 63. D 64. D BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VP Trang 7/7 - Mã đề thi 743 . SỞ GD- ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ LUYỆN 291) ĐỀ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: ANH VĂN Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRĂC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) Choose the word. important thing is to keep oneself ______ A. occupied B. preoccupied C. occupation D. occupational Câu 28: Peter: “This grammar test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this semester! Mary: …but I think. BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VP Trang 6/7 - Mã đề thi 743 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. B 50. B 51. B 52. B 53. C 54. C 55. A 56. B 57. B 58. C 59. B 60. C 61. A 62. B 63. D 64. D BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT