Page 1 ĐỀ SỐ 26 Đề thi thử đại học lần I (2011) - Trường THPT Kon Tum Mã đề số: 138 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. Earthquakes are amongst the most destructive (1)_______ disasters. They usually (2)_______ without any warning and (3)_______ in a great (4)_______ of life and an enormous demolition of buildings. Additionally, they may cause devastating landslides or create gigantic tidal waves which, in (5)_______, are collosal walls of water smashing into seashores with such force that they are (6)_______ of destroying coastal cities. However, the (7)_______ majority of fatalities and serious injuries (8)_______ about when buildings (9)_______. Most frequently, the earthquake lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to (10)_______ the mortal (11)_______ once the shaking starts. The savage forces of an earthquake trigger (12) _______ a complex chain (13)_______ in the building's structure when it is shaken, lifted, pushed or pulled. A building's height, its shape and construction materials are the most significant (14)_______ deciding about the survival or collapse of the structure and, consequently, about the life or death of its (15) _______. 1: A.nature B. naturalistic C. natural D. native 2: A.hit B. strike C. fall D. attack 3: A.result B. effect C. lead D. cause 4: A.fatality B. waste C. harm D. loss 5: A.fact B. certainty C. honesty D. truth 6: A.potential B. conceivable C. capable D. possible 7: A.wide B. broad C. full D. vast 8: A.bring B. come C. lay D. make 9: A.demolish B. jumble C. destroy D. collapse 10: A.avert B. evade C. abstain D. restrain 11: A.upkeep B. upturn C. upshot D. uptake 12: A.up B. on C. out D. off 13: A.activity B. motion C. progress D. reaction 14: A.factors B. phenomena C. points D. ingredients 15: A.settlers B. citizens C. inhabitants D. burghers Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Recent technological advances in manned and unmanned vehicles, along with breakthroughs in satellite technology and computer equipment, have overcome some of the limitations of divers and diving equipment for scientists doing research on the great oceans of the world. Without a vehicle, divers often became sluggish, and their mental concentration was severely limited. Because undersea pressure affects their speech organs, communication among divers has always been difficult or impossible. But today, most oceanographers avoid the use of vulnerable human divers, preferring to reduce the risk to human life and make direct observations by means of instruments that are lowered into the ocean, from samples take from the water, or from photographs made by orbiting satellites. Direct observations of the ocean floor can be made not only by divers but also by deep-diving submarines in the water and even by the technology of sophisticated aerial photography from vantage points above the surface of more than seven miles and cruise at depths of fifteen thousand feet. In addition, radio-equipped buoys can be operated by remote control in order to transmit information back to land-based laboratories via satellite. Particularly important for ocean study are data about water temperature, currents, and weather. Satellite photographs can show the distribution of sea ice, oil slicks, and cloud formations over the ocean. Maps created from satellite pictures can represent the temperature and the color of the ocean's surface, enabling researchers to study the ocean currents from laboratories on dry land. Furthermore, computers help oceanographers to collect, organize, and analyze data from submarines and satellites. By creating a model of the ocean's movement and characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns and possible effects of the ocean on the environment. Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites and computers than on research ships or even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of information more quickly and more Page 2 effectively. Some of humankind's most serious problems, especially those concerning energy and food, may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology. 16: With what topic is the passage primarily concerned? A.Communication among drivers B. Technological advances in oceanography C. Direct observation of the ocean floor D. Undersea vehicles 17: The word "sluggish" is closest in meaning to A.nervous B. confused C. slow moving D. very weak 18: Drives have had problems in communicating underwater because A.the pressure affected their speech organs. B. the vehicles they used have not been perfected. C. they did not pronounce clearly. D. the water destroyed their speech organs 19: This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon A.the limitations of diving equipment. B. radios that divers use to communicate. C. controlling currents and the weather. D. vehicles as well as divers. 20: Undersea vehicles A.are too small for a man to fit inside. B. are very slow to respond. C. have the same limitations that divers have. D. make direct observations of the ocean floor. 21: The word "cruise" could best be replaced by A.travel at a constant speed B. function without problems C. stay in communication D. remain still 22: How is a radio-equipped buoy operated? A. By operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater B. By operators outside the vehicle on a ship C. By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform D. By operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore 23: The word information is closest in meaning to A. data B. articles C. samples D. photographs 24: Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs? A. The temperature of the ocean's surface. B. Cloud formations over the ocean. C. A model of the ocean's movements. D. The location of sea ice. 25: The words those refers to A. ships B. vehicles C. problems D. computers Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 26: Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called. A. of the B. report C. his or her name D. is called 27: Species like snakes, lizards, coyotes, squirrels, and jack rabbits seems to exist quite happily in the desert. A. like B. seems to C. quite happily D. the 28: The freshman failed to follow the advice of her senior that he studied hard and not go out too much. A. freshman B. her C. studied D. go out 29: Parks which are found in downtown areas where office workers and store employees can enjoy their lunch hours sitting on the green grass in clean, fresh air. A. which B. employee C. lunch hours sitting D. fresh air Page 3 30: Mercury and alcohol are widely used in thermometers because their volume increases uniform with temperature. A. are B. widely C. their volume D. uniform with 31: The Commitments of Traders Report is released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on eleventh day of each month. A. released by B. on eleventh C. of D. month 32: Mary and her sister just bought two new winters coats at the clearance sale. A. her sister B. just bought C. two new D. winters 33: It is interesting to compare the early stylized art forms of ancient civilizations to the modern abstract forms of art. A. interesting B. to compare C. of D. to 34: Although jogging is a good way to lose weight and improve one's physical condition, most doctors recommend that the potential jogger begin in a correct manner by getting a complete checkup. A. jogging B. most C. in a correct manner D. getting 35: It was her, Elizabeth I, not her father, King Henry, who led England into the Age of Empire. A. her B. her father C. who D. led 36: If our college hadn’t been on fire, we wouldn’t have had to move to another town. A. Because our college was on fire, we had to move to another town. B. We were in trouble moving our college to another town. C. Our college was set on fire, but we move to another town. D. Unless our college was on fire, we wouldn’t have to move to another town. 37: It is difficult to start looking for a job at my age. A. I’m young, so it is difficult to start looking for a job. B. It is difficult for me to get employed at my age. C. Getting employed at such ages is also difficult. D. I don’t think I can start looking for a job now. 38: The USA is a country of high youth unemployment. A. The USA is a country of young people. B. It is the USA that has a great number of young people. C. High youth unemployment is found in the USA. D. We find high youth unemployment a problem in the USA. 39: He wrote an article which indicated that he disliked the president. A. In order to fight against the president, he wrote an article. B. The article written by him was used for indicating the president. C. He wrote an article indicating that he disliked the president. D. A and B are correct. 40: That smoking has a bad effect on our health has been proved. A. That smoking, which has a bad effect on our health, has been proved. B. It has been proved that smoking is harmful to our health. C. Smoking badly effects our health is true. D. That bad effect of smoking on our health has been proved. 41: This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party. A. I had the first enjoyable wedding party. B. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable. C. The first wedding party I have attended was enjoyable. D. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before. 42: I haven't seen my aunt for years. A. The last time I met my aunt since years ago. B. I haven't met my aunt for long ago. C. I didn't see my aunt years ago. D. I last saw my aunt years ago. 43: All flights were cancelled because of fog. A. All flights were because of fog cancelled. B. All flights because of fog were cancelled. Page 4 C. All flights were cancelled by them because of fog. D. They cancelled all flights because of fog. 44: She started working three months ago. A. She had been working for three months. B. It is three months since she started work. C. It's three months that she worked for. D. She is working here for three months now. 45: "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 asked Mary how she had bought her beautiful dress. D. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 46: It is essential that Mary ___________ able to speak English. A. is B. be C. was D. must be 47: The just ___________ the pedestrian for the accident. A. blame B. accused C. charged D. sued 48: Good management ____________to the employees. A.listen B. are listening C. listens D. will be listened 49: ____________ any wine left? A. Is it B. Is there C. Has there D. Is 50: He ____________ fast when a dog crossed the street. A. is driving B. drove C. was driven D. was driving 51: “Who are these visitors?” “They’re all ____________, I think.” A.mathematic students B. students mathematics C. mathematics students D. students of the mathematics 52: He drove through the town _______________ a hundred miles an hour. A. at B. with C. in D. Ø 53: I have been trying to contact her ___________ last Monday. A. since B. for C. through D. until 54: She isn’t ____________ on well with the new manager. A. getting B. going C. keeping D. taking 55: “Did you hear that Margaret’s plane is snowbound in Chicago?” - “We suggested that she ___________ a train but she wouldn’t listen.” A. would take B. take C. took D. had taken 56: If you go on _________ me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report. A. disturbing B. afflicting C. concerning D. affecting 57: Turn off this machine, please. The harsh sound really ______ me crazy. A. takes B. worries C. drives D. bothers 58: Everyone knew that _____ this task would require a considerable effort. A. working B. engaging C. making D. completing 59: Mr Tanner did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his __________ at repairing electrical devices wasn't good enough to succeed. A. service B. skill C. technique D. craft 60: Judy didn't ____________ for a second to agree to Mike's proposal as she had been in love with the boy for a long time. A. decide B. linger C. hesitate D. await 61: Don't get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you'll learn to take it __________. A. easy B. loose C. nice D. fine 62: The inconsiderate driver was ____________ for parking his vehicle in the wrong place. A. inflicted B. condemned C. harrassed D. fined 63: The idea to ___________ a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors. Page 5 A. do B. pay C. go D. walk 64: His ______ of the safety regulations really can't be ignored any longer. A. disgard B. unfamiliarity C. carelessness D. inattention 65: Let’s ____________ the place, it looks so gloomy and unpleasant. A. miss B. abandon C. depart D. disappear 66: What you are saying is quite __________, so give us, please, more details on the situation. A.famous B. accustomed C. obvious D. familiar 67: For a short while, I managed to catch _________ of the President entering the palace. A. vision B. notice C. view D. sight 68: The suggestion to leave the camp at once was strongly _________ by the climbers who were afraid of the approaching snowstorm. A. opposed B. complained C. quarreled D. resigned 69: The first thing for all of you to remember is that _________ your duties may result in an instant dismissal. A. escaping B. neglecting C. resisting D. missing 70: It was the commission's job to decide whether the pilot was _________ for the crash that occurred right after the take-off. A. responsible B. prone C. guilty D. comprehensive 71: None of us has ever _____________ of taking any rash steps against illegal broadcasting. A. declared B. persisted C. approved D. concluded 72: Several soldiers of the squad were taken _______ by the enemy forces. A. capture B. hostage C. kidnap D. torture 73: The student was ____________ of understanding the theory even after the professor's profound explanation. A. incompetent B. incapable C. helpless D. unsuccessful 74: I'm going for a walk in the park. Would you like to ____ me company? A. follow B. stay C. ward D. keep 75: Patrick is too _____ a gambler to resist placing a bet on the final game. A. instant B. spontaneous C. compulsive D. continuous Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 76: A. commentary B. original C. industry D. mischievous 77: A. geographic B. geologic C. trigonometry D. titanic 78: A. television B. suggestion C. provision D. procedure 79: A. possibility B. industrial C. revelation D. entertain 80: A. passenger B. orchestrate C. flamingo D. nightingale ____________________ . Page 1 ĐỀ SỐ 26 Đề thi thử đại học lần I (2011) - Trường THPT Kon Tum Mã đề số: 138 Read the following passage and mark the letter A,. If you go on _________ me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report. A. disturbing B. afflicting C. concerning D. affecting 57: Turn off this machine, please. The harsh. those concerning energy and food, may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology. 16: With what topic is the passage primarily concerned? A.Communication