Page 1 Đề thi thử đại học lần V (2012) - Trường chuyên Đại học SPHN Mã đề số: 531 ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH 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 from 1 to 9. 5 10 15 20 25 There is a common expression in the English language referring to a blue moon. When people say that something happens “only once in a blue moon”, they mean that it happens only very rarely, once in a great while. This expression has been around for at least a century and a half; there are line references to this expression that date from the second half of the nineteenth century. The expression “a blue moon” has come to refer to the second full moon occurring in any given calendar month. A second full moon is not called a blue moon because it is particularly blue or is any different in hue from the first full moon of the month. Instead, it is called a blue moon because it is so rare. The moon needs a little more than 29 days, every month will have at least moon. Because every month except February has more than 29 days, every month will have at least one full moon (except February, which will have a full moon unless there is a full moon at the very end of January and another full moon at the very beginning of March). It is on the occasion when a given calendar month has a second full moon that a blue moon occurs. This does not happen very often, only three or four times in a decade. The blue moons of today are called blue moons because of their rarity and not because of their color, however, the expression “blue moon” may have come into existence in reference to unusual circumstances in which the moon actually appeared blue. Certain natural phenomena of gigantic proportions can actually change the appearance of the moon from Earth. The eruption of the Krakatau volcano in 1883 left dust particles in the atmosphere, which clouded the sun and gave the moon a bluish tint. This particular occurrence of the blue moon may have given rise to the expression that we use today. Another example occurred more than a century later. When Mount Pinatubo erupted in the Philippines in 1991, the moon again took on a blue tint. Question 1: This passage is about________ . A. an idiomatic expression B. an unusual color C. a month on the calendar D. a phase of the moon Question 2: How long has the expression “once in a blue moon” been around? A. For around 50 years B. For less than 100 years C. For more than 100 years D. For 200 years Question 3: A blue moon could be best described as________ . A. a full moon that is not blue in color B. a new moon that is blue in color C. a full moon that is blue in color D. a new moon that is not blue in color Question 4: The word “hue” in line 9 is closest in meaning to______ . A. shape B. date C. color D. size Question 5: Which of the following might be the date of a “blue moon”? A. January 1 B. February 28 C. April 15 D. December 31 Question 6: How many blue moons would there likely be in a century? A. 4 B. 35 C. 70 D. 100 Question 7: According to the passage, the moon actually looked blue_______ . Page 2 A. after large volcanic eruptions B. when it occurred late in the month C. several times a year D. during the month of February Question 8: The expression “given rise to” in line 25 could best be replaced by________ . A. created a need for B. elevated the level of C. spurred the creation of D. brightened the color Question 9: When in the passage does the author describe the author describe the duration of a lunar cycle? A. Line 1 – 3 B. Line 5 – 6 C. Line 8 D. Line 12 – 13 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to of the questions from 10 to 20. MUSICAL TALENT Among all the abilities with which an individual may be endowed, musical talent appears earliest in life. Very young children can exhibit musical precocity for different reasons. Some develop exceptional skill as a result of a well – designed instructional regime, such as the Suzuki method for the violin. Some have a good fortune to be born into a musical family in a household filled with music. In a number of interesting cases, musical talent is part of an otherwise disabling condition such as autism or mental retardation. A musically gifted child has an inborn talent, however, the extent to which the talent is expressed publicly will depend upon the environment in which the child lives. Musically gifted children master at an early age the principal elements of music, including pitch and rhythm. Pitch – or – melody – is more central cultures, for example, in Eastern societies that make use of tiny quarter – tone interval. Rhythm, sounds produced at certain auditory frequencies and grouped according to a prescribed system, is emphasized in sub – Saharan Africa, where the rhythmic ratios can be very complex. All children have some aptitude for making music. During infancy, normal children sing as well as babble, and they can produce individual sounds and sounds patterns. Infants as young as two months can match their mother’s songs in pitch, loudness, and melodic shape, and infants at four months can match rhythmic structure as well. Infants are especially predisposed to acquire these core aspects of music, and they can also engage in sound play that clearly exhibits creativity. Individual differences begin to merge in young children as they learn to sing. Some children can match large segments of a song by the age of two or three. Many others can only approximate pitch at this age and may still have difficulty in producing accurate melodies by the age of five or six. However, by the time they reach school age, most children in any culture have a schema of what a song should be like and can produce a reasonably accurate imitation of the songs commonly heard in their environment. The early appearance of superior musical ability in some children providence that musical talent may be a separate and unique form of intelligence. There are numerous tales of young artists who have a remarkable “ear” or extraordinary memory for music and a natural understanding of musical structure. In many of these cases, the child is average in every other way but displays an exceptional ability in music. Even the most gifted child, however, takes about ten year to achieve the levels of performance or composition that would constitute mastery of the musical sphere. Every generation in music history has its famous prodigies – individuals with exceptional musical powers that emerge at a young age. In the eighteenth century, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart began composing and performing at the age of six. As a child, Mozart could play the piano like an adult. He had perfect pitch, and at the age of nine he was also a master of the art of modulation – transitions from one key to another – which became one of the hallmarks of his style. By the age of eleven, he had composed three symphonies and 30 other major works. Mozart’s well – developed talent was preserved into adulthood. Unusual musical ability is a regular characteristic of certain anomalies such as autism. In one case, an autistic girl was able to play “Happy Birthday” in the style of various composers, including Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi, and Schubert. When the girl was three, her mother called her by playing incomplete melodies, which the child would complete with the appropriate tone in the proper octave. For the autistic child, music may be the primary mode of communication, and the child may cling to music because it represents as a haven in a world that is largely confusing and frightening. Question 10: The word precocity in paragraph I is closest in meaning to_______ . A. strong interest B. good luck C. advanced skill D. personal style Page 3 Question 11: Which sentence blew best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in paragraph I? A. Children may be born with superior musical ability, but their environment will determine how this ability is developed. B. Every child is naturally gifted, and it is the responsibility of the public schools to recognize and develop these talents. C. Children with exceptional musical talent will look for the best way to express themselves through music – making. D. Some musically talented children live in an environment surrounded by music, while others have little exposure to music. Question 12: The author makes the point that musical elements such as pitch and rhythm________ . A. distinguish music from other art forms B. vary in emphasis in different cultures C. make music difficult to learn D. express different human emotions Questions 13: The word predisposed in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_______. A. inclined B. gifted C. pushed D. amused Questions 14: According to the passage, when does musical talent usually begin to appear? A. When infants start to babble and produce sound patterns B. Between the ages of two and four months C. When children learn to sing at two or three years old D. Between ten years old and adolescence Question 15: According to the passage, which of the following suggests that musical talent in the separate form of intelligence? A. Exceptional musical ability in an otherwise average child B. Recognition of the emotional power of music C. The ability of all babies to acquire core elements of music D. Differences between learning music learning language Question 16: Why does the author discuss Mozart in paragraph 6? A. To compare past and present views of musical talent B. To give an example of a well – known musical prodigy C. To list musical accomplishments of the eighteenth century D. To describe the development of individual musical skill Question 17: In music, the change from one key to another is known as_______. A. Rhythm B. Prodigy C. perfect pitch D. modulation Question 18: All of the following are given as example of exceptional musical talent EXCEPT_______. A. a remarkable “ear” or perfect memory for music B. ability to compose major works at a young age C. appreciation for a wide variety of musical styles D. playing a single song in the style of various composers Question 19: The word haven in paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to_______. A. Beautiful art B. safe place C. personal goal D. simple problem Question 20: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about exceptional musical ability? A. It occurs more frequently in some cultures than in others. B. It is evidence of a superior lever of intelligence in other areas. C. It has been documented and studied but is little understood. D. It is the result of natural talent and a supportive environment. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the world that differs from the rest in the position of the main in each of the following questions. Question 21: A. adventure B. financial C. apartment D. operate Page 4 Question 22: A. welcome B. freedom C. embrace D. backpack Question23: A.automatic B. appreciation C. information D. independent Question 24: A. encounter B. convenient C. promotion D. attitude Question 25: A. mechanism B. minority C. eradicate D. alternative Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. Question 26: By the time of the dinosaurs, turtles have already developed the hard shell into which their heads and legs could be drawn. A. time of B. have C. into which D. drawn Question 27: The closer it gets to December 21, the first day of winter, the short the days become. A. the closer B. of winter C. short D. become Question 28: W. Somerset Maugham’s best - know novel, Of Human Bondage, is a partially fictionalized account of a unhappy youth. A. best – know B. partially C. of a D. youth Question 29: There are more than eight – four million specimens in the National Museum of Natural History’s collection of biological, geological, anthropology treasures. A. specimens B. collection C. anthropology D. treasures Question 30: up to World War II almost all important research in physics had made in universities, with only university funds for support. A. almost all B. research C. made D. for support Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answers sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 31 to 40. BOOKS BEFORE SCHOOL? Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their child to child a real interest but (31) ________ a child could be counter – productive if she is not ready. Wise parents will have a (32) _______ attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should provide is a selection of (33) _______ toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good (34) _______ available for young child, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (35) ________ them to read. Of course , books are no longer the only (36) _______ of stories and information. There is also a huge range of videos, which can (37) _______ and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (38) _______ valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad (39) _______ as far as children are concerned, mainly (40) _______ too many spend too much time watching programmers not intended for their age group. Question 31: A. insisting B. forcing C. making D. starting Question 32: A. cheerful B. contented C. relaxed D. hopeful Question 33: A. bright B. thrilling C. energetic D. stimulating Question 34: A. material B. sense C. produce D. amusement Question 35: A. provoke B. encourage C. provide D. attract Question 36: A. source B. site C. style D. basis Question 37: A. uphold B. found C. reinforce D. assist Question 38: A. properly B. worthily C. perfectly D. equally Question 39: A. review B. press C. criticism D. result Question 40: A. because B. because of C. due to D. so that Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. Question 41: the results ____________ couldn’t be better. A. No matter what he tried hard B. No matter how hard he tried C. Even though very hard he tried D. Despite the hard he tried Page 5 Question 42: please accept our ________ congratulations! A. finest B. warmest C. dearest D. deepest Question 43: they’ve bought a holiday cottage near the sea, and in _________ course they plan to move there permanently. A. future B. due C. coming D. intended Question 44: she should have been here but she’s ________ flu. A. gone thought with B. gone down with C. come in for D. come against Question 45: A part – time job gives me the freedom to ______my own interest. A. pursue B. chase C. seek D. catch Question 46: She _________ drive to the station every day but then she suddenly decided to walk instead. A. was used to B. had used to C. was using to D. used to Question 47: I won’t buy that car because it has too much _______ on it. A. ups and downs B. adds and ends C. wear and tear D. white lie Question 48: Tom: Would you like to have a drink? Ben: _________________. A. yes, I am B. sure C. I really like it D. No, I don’t like Question 49: despite its wide range of styles and instrumentation, country music has certain common features_________ its own special character. A. give it that B. that give it C. which gives D. that gives it to Question 50: His red shirt does not ___________with his trousers A. match B. suit C. fit D. go Question 51: It was __________that we decided to go camping in the mountain last weekend A. such nice weather B. so nice weather C. too nice weather D. enough nice weather Question 52: The conference was organized for all of the _______ in the state. A. Mathematic teachers B. mathematics teachers C. mathematics’ teachers D. teachers of mathematic Question 53: The fraction 3/5 is pronounced _________. A. three - five B. three over fifth C. three - fifths D. third - fives Question 54: The room needs ________ for the wedding. A. to decorate B. be decorated C. decorate D. decorating Question 55: “Is there anything interesting _______ the paper today?”’ “Well, there’s an unusual picture _______the back page.” A. in/on B. on/in C. in/ in D. on/on Question 56: It is a (an) ____________clock. A. nice useful German digital alarm B. useful nice digital German alarm C. German digital nice alarm useful D. alarm nice German useful digital Question 57: The gap between _________ is on the increase. A. the riches and the poor B. the rich and the poor C. the richer and the poorer D. the rich and poor Question 58: Even though the mountain is very steep and the climb is hazardous,________ strong – willed people have managed to reach the top. A. Few B. A few C. Little D. A little Question 59: Edward’s interview was intense. The interviewer wanted to know many factors about his personal life, and even asked him________ had ever used any illegal drugs of any kind. A. that if he B. that he C. if that he D. whether he Page 6 Question 60: Ann: How well you are playing! Peter: __________________. A. Say it again. I like to hear your words B. I think so. I’m proud of myself C. Thank you too much D. Many thanks. That’s a nice compliment Question 61: When my old school friends met, a lot of happy memories________ back. A. will be brought B. were brought C. are brought D. had been brought Question 62: Susan: Do you mind if I switch the light off? Paula: _______________________ A. Yes, I mind it, sorry B. What if I don’t mind it? C. Yes, please do it D. I’d rather you didn’t, if you don’t mind Question 63: The contract_________ by Jane, a new secretary in our company because it has some mistakes. A. seemed to be typed B. was seemed to typed C. was seemed to be typed D. seemed to type Question 64: ________ in Stevenson’s landscapes, the more vitality and character the paintings seem to possess. A. The looser the brushwork is B. The looser brushwork C. The loose brushwork is D. The brushwork is loose Question 65: Fiona decided not to ________ the exam in December. A. take on B. go in for C. get round to D. make for Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 66 to 73. It is now generally recognized that stress is a major (66) ______ of heart disease, and contributes to many other illnesses. Stress is increased by (67) _____such as worry, overwork and lack of exercise or relaxation. For it is just as important from a psychological point of (68) ______ to relax as it is to (69)_______physical exercise. Relaxing does not necessarily mean just lazing about and doing nothing. The benefits of a weekend away or the diversion of sporting activities are considerable. If you are suffering from high stress (70)_____, or wish to (71)____after a trying day, it is generally advisable to have change of (72)_____. Although there are some individuals who (73)______on stress, for most of us, it can lead to exhaustion, mood swings and even severe depression. Question 66: A. reason B. motive C. cause D. purpose Question 67: A. factors B. aspects C. view D. return Question 68: A. fact B. departure C. view D. return Question 69: A. make B. have C. undergo D. take Question 70: A. rates B. layers C. ratios D. levels Question 71: A. hold up B. wind down C. draw back D. peter out Question 72: A. scene B. location C. sight D. place Question 73: A. bloom B. prosper C. thrive D. flourish Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following question. Question 74: “ Why don’t you take extra classes in English if you want to become a tourist guide?” said my friend A. My friend told me not to take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide B. My friend wanted to know why I didn’t take extra classes in English if I want to become a tourist guide C. My friend asked me why didn’t I take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide D. My friend advised me to take extra classes in English if I wanted to become a tourist guide Question 75: Mr. Carter is very interested in our plan, I spoke to him on the phone last night. A. Mr. Carter, to whom I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan. B. Mr. Carter who I spoke to on the phone last night is very interested in our plan. Page 7 C. Mr. Carter, who is very interested in our plan, I spoke to on the phone last night. D. Mr. Carter is very interested in our plan to whom I spoke on the phone last night. Question 76: 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. Question 77: It’s common knowledge that he has been in prison several times. A. He is known to have been in prison several times. B. He is known to be in prison several times. C. He was known to have been in prison several times. D. He was known be in prison several times. Question 78: He said, “Happy Christmas!” A. He wished me a happy Christmas. B. He told me about a happy Christmas. C. He wanted me to have a happy Christmas. D. He said a happy Christmas to me. Question 79: You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle. A. If you are riding a motorcycle, you needn’t wear a helmet. B. When you are riding a motorcycle, wearing a helmet is not a must. C. You needn’t wear a helmet whenever you are riding a motorcycle. D. Helmets must be worn at all times when you riding a motorcycle. Question 80: She wasn’t wearing a seat – belt. She was injured. A. If she had been wearing a seat – belt, she wouldn’t have been injured. B. If she had wearing a seat – belt, she would have been injured. C. If she had wearing a seat – belt, she wouldn’t be injured. D. If she hadn’t been wearing a seat – belt, she wouldn’t be injured. . Page 1 Đề thi thử đại học lần V (2012) - Trường chuyên Đại học SPHN Mã đề số: 531 ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) DÀNH CHO. to a blue moon. When people say that something happens “only once in a blue moon”, they mean that it happens only very rarely, once in a great while. This expression has been around for at least. three - fifths D. third - fives Question 54: The room needs ________ for the wedding. A. to decorate B. be decorated C. decorate D. decorating Question 55: “Is there anything interesting _______