SỞ GD- ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT) ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG THI ĐH NĂM 2014 MÔN THI: ANH VĂN (Khối A1, D1) - ĐỀ SỐ 189 Thời gian: 90 phút Find the word with stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question. 1. A. compulsory B. objective C. publication D. statistical 2. A. reaction B. miserable C. knowledge D. accident 3. A. pleasure B. sanguine C. guaranty D. optimistic 4. A. generous B. pagoda C. address D. control 5. A. explosion B. expectation C. calculation D. disappear Choose the best options to complete the sentences. 6. Never in my life _____such a beautiful sunset. A. I have seen B. I do see C. have I seen D. do I see . 7. We intend to ____with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one A. do up B. do away C. do in D. do down 8. ______did Tom realise there was a danger. A. Upon entering the store B. When he entered the store C. After he had entered the store D. Only after entering the store 9. My little children _________to the water park every Sunday. A. enjoy taking B. enjoy to be taken C. enjoy being taken D. are enjoyed to take 10. Rarely ____to work on her own. A. she is seen B. does she seen C. is she seen D. does she 11. There was nothing special about him _____from his bright eyes. A. but B. except C. for D. apart 12. The shop assistant said that he would check to see if he had anymore copies of the book in ___. A. surplus B. supply C. stock D. store 13. The conference had to be put ____until a later date. A. on B. away C. off D. up 14. "Is Nigel still here?" - " Yes , but hurry up , he is just ____" A. to leave B. about leaving C. to be leaving D. about to leave 15. The whole situation is getting out of ____.Let's do something before it turns into a bitter row. A. capacity B. charge C. hand D. discipline 16. "Why don't we go to the cinema?" - " It's too late; the film ____started by now." A. will be B. is going to be C. shall have D. will have 17. The United States consists of 50 states, __________has its own government. A. each of which B. hence each C. they each D. each of that 18. _________entering the hall, she found everyone waiting for her. A. At B. Of C. With D. On 19. We try to _____to see our parents at least twice a month. A. call up B. go up C. come on D. drop in 20. That machine ought _____before it left the factory but it apparently was not . A. to test B. to be testing C. to have tested D. to have been tested 21. Did you understand ______? A. what he said B. what did he say C. what has he said D. what he is saying 22. When her father died I wrote her a letter to express my _____ A. generosity B. appreciation C. sympathy D. gratitude 23. Luckily , by the time we got there , the painting ______ A. didn't sell B. hadn't sold C. wasn't sold D. hadn't been sold 24. He had to leave his family ____when he went abroad to work. A. at a loss B. behind C. out D. at all costs 25. The situation was further complicated by John 's _____ A. decision B. undecidedness C. indecision D. indecisiveness 26. I do not think that purple shirt ____with your yellow skirt. A. suits B. fits C. goes D. wears 27. I passed the test .I ______it without your help. A. would not pass B. wouldn't have passed C. didn't pass D. had not passed 28. To take off her boots or to put them on was an agony to her, but it ____an agony for years. A. was B. were C. had been D. has been 29. I am under the weather today. Under the weather means ____ A. sick B. happy C. sad D. disappointed CREATED & RELEASED BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC- binhbac72@gmail.com 30. ____the committee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation. A. According to B. On behalf of C. In addition to D. Thanks to 31. If the business was bad, they had to ___some of their staff . A. put down B. lay off C. take on D. hang up 32. There's no _____in applying for the job unless you have the right qualifications. A. point B. reason C. use D. worth 33. We live in a village _____in a small wooded valley. A. lying B. placing C. putting D. laying 34. Different conservation ______have been made so as to save endangered species. A. products B. efforts C. priorities D. impacts 35. With that bad temper he certainly _____after his father .He's exactly the same. A. takes B. looks C. goes D. puts 36. Can you tell me the __________of these shoes? A. charge B. price C. amount D. expense 37. Don't invite Tom to dinner; I can't stand his bad _____ A. mood B. mind C. character D. temper Choose the sentence ( A, B, C or D ) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold. 38. You should have persuaded him to change his mind. A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind. B. You should persuade him to change his mind. C. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen. D. You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind. 39. Do you have a good relationship with your boss? A. Are you getting along with your boss? B. Are you getting along to your boss? C. Are you getting along with your boss? D. Are you getting along to your boss? 40. They haven't heard any news from him so far. A. No news has been heard from him so far B. No news is heard from him so far. C. No news have been heard from him so far. D. Any news has been heard from him so far. 41. Though she was very tired, she agreed to help her son with his homework. A. She would have helped her child with his homework if she hadn’t been tired. B. Despite of her tiredness, she was eager to help her son with his homework. C. Even if feeling tired, she agreed to help her son with his homework. D. Tired as she was, she agreed to help her son with his homework. 42. What he did came as no surprise to me. A. He told me that he was not surprise. B. He was surprised when I came. C. I was not surprised by his actions. D. His behaviour surprised me. Read the paragraph carefully and choose the best options. In the twentieth century, people depend on unlimited energy to power their everyday lives. A wide range of energy -run devices and modern conveniences are taken for granted, and although it may seem that we will never in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are dwindling rapidly. Scientists are constantly searching for new sources of power to keep modern society running. Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend on this research. Coal, oil, and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power. However, not only are supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. If the energy demands of the future are to be met without seriously harming the environment, existing alternative energy sources must be improved or further explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, wind, and geothermal power, as well as energy from new, nonpolluting types of fuels. Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages. Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere; however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they pose the daunting problem of what to do with nuclear wastes. Hydroelectricity power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from moving water .Harnessing energy from tides and waves has similar drawbacks. Solar power holds great promise for the future but methods of collecting and concentrating sunlight are as yet inefficient, as are methods of harnessing wind power. Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy. Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resources, such as combination of solar, water, wind and geothermal energy and alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen, will ensure supplies of clean, affordable energy for humanity's future. 43. The passage suggests that _____. A. people use energy without giving great thought to where it's coming from. B. the search for energy sources is mainly a problem for future. C. scientists believe we will never go have to without our modern conveniences. D. modern society requires a minimum amount of energy to keep it running. CREATED & RELEASED BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC- binhbac72@gmail.com 44. It can be inferred from the passage that _______________ A. most alternative energy sources have proven to be impractical. B. many alternative energy sources are environmentally hazardous. C. nuclear power solves one problem while creating others . D. solar and wind power are not promising for the future. 45. From the passage , It can be inferred that to solve our energy problems __________ A. we will have to stop using many our modern conveniences. B. scientists will have to find one major source of nonpolluting energy. C. scientists will have to find ways to increase our supplies of coal, oil and gas. D. a combination of conservation and invention will be needed. 46. The word "dwindling " in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to _____. A. increasing B. diminishing C. changing D. limiting 47. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. The search for alternative energy sources is not over. B. Our present energy sources must be eliminated and replaced with alternative sources. C. Alternative sources of energy on this planet are very limited. D. Demand for energy in the future are likely to decrease. Read the following passage, choose the best answer ( A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage. SOME GOLDEN TIPS FOR MANAGING STRESS + Notice what (48)____you feel very anxious .Face your anxieties. + See what you can change in those areas (49)____you are doing too much. + Are you (50)____to things? Is it necessary to get upset / anxious / angry? + Are you breathing too fast? Slow, deep (51)____helps you relax. + Try using some relaxation techniques (52)____yoga or biofeedback .They can be very useful in helping you relax. + Get strong! (53)____you are not too fat. Don't (54)____too much coffee or alcohol .Do you need to smoke so much or even at all? Exercise three or four times a week, but don't exercise too much .It can be bad for you. + Don't forget your friends. They can give you very (55)____support and help, as you can to them. 48. A. causes B. makes C. has D. drives 49. A. where B. there C. which D. while 50. A. exaggerating B. overestimating C. over careful D. overreacting 51. A. breathing B. inhaling C. breath D. blowing 52. A. similar B. such as C. liking D. the same as 53. A. Remember B. Ensure C. Make sure D. Reassure 54. A. Swallow B. consuming C. eat D. drink 55. A. trustworthy B. valuable C. endless D. exceptional Read the paragraph carefully and choose the best options. POLES APART Many are surprised to learn that Antarctica is nearly twice the size of the United States. The name Antarctica was coined to mean "opposite to the Artic ". It is just that in many ways. Antarctica is a high, ice-covered land-mass. In the Artic the landmass are grouped around the ice-covered Artic Ocean. Largely because of this difference, the climate of the two areas is very different. Antarctica is the coldest area in the world .On the average it is about 30 degrees colder than the Artic .At the South Pole, nearly 10,000 feet high, monthly mean temperature run well below zero .Only in coastal regions do temperatures sometimes rise about freezing in the summer (December to March) In contrast, near the North Pole monthly mean temperatures often rise above freezing. At both poles, daily temperatures may drop far below the monthly mean. At the American South Pole Station, winter temperatures sometimes fall below - 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Elsewhere, on higher parts of the south polar plateau, even lower temperatures are recorded .A temperature of -127 degrees Fahrenheit was measured in August 1960 .It is the world's record low temperature. Partly because of this climatic difference, the land animals and plants of the two regions are very different. On the continent of Antarctica, there are very few plants .In the Artic there are many plants .In some of the few ice-free areas of Antarctica, mosses, lichens, and algae are found .Penguins populate Antarctic coastlines but do not exist in the Artic. The land animals of the Artic are foxes, bears, reindeer, and lemmings. These animals are unknown in the Antarctic. Old rock layers show that this "oppositeness" between north and south extends far back into the early chapters of earth history. Ice is the great feature of Antarctica. More than 4.5 million square miles of ice sheet cover the area. Great rivers of ice, called glaciers push down the mountains. Antarctica is the storehouse of about 85 percent of the total world supply of ice. The ice cap is very thick, averaging nearly 8,000 feet .At one spot. Scientists have found the distance from the surface to the rock underneath the ice to be more than 13,000 feet. 56. The coldest area in the world is ________ A. the Artic B. Antarctica C. Siberia D. the North Pole CREATED & RELEASED BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC- binhbac72@gmail.com 57. The world's record low temperature was recorded in _____ A. 1950 B. 1960 C. 1970 D. the 19th century 58. How much of the world 's ice is located in Antarctica ? A. 15 % B. 55 % C. 85 % D. 4.5 % 59. Compared to the US , Antarctica is ______________ A. the same size B. twice the size C. 4 times the size D. half the size 60. Some areas of Antarctica are _______ A. ice free B. very humid C. quite mild D. very warm 61. One type of animal found in the Artic is the ______________ A. fox B wolf C opossum D penguin. 62. The author develops his point through _______________ A. comparison and contrast B. theories and proof C. characters and actions D. definitions and examples 63. The author implies that if Antarctica 's ice melted _______________ A. coastal areas of the world would be flooded B. ocean currents would shift direction C. climate would change drastically everywhere. D. there would be more oceans 64. The name Antarctica, meaning " opposite to the artic", was based on __________ A. insufficient exploration B. inaccurate information C. adequate knowledge D. traditional beliefs 65. It may be concluded that _____________- A. life at the North Pole is more tolerable than at the South Pole. B. The Artic is a solid land mass C. penguins could not live at the North Pole D. there are no animals on the two poles Read the following passage, choose the best answer ( A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage. A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological Survey shows that strange animal behaviour might help predict future earthquake. Investigators found such (66)____about ten kilometres from where a fairly recent earthquake (67)____. Some birds made strange sounds and flew about wildly; dogs barked and ran around (68)____. Scientists believe that animals (69)____these environmental changes as early as several days before (70)____disaster In 1976, after (71)____animal behaviour, the Chinese scientists were able to predict a (72)____earthquake. Although hundreds of thousands people were killed, the government was able to (73)____millions of other people and thus keep the death too at a lower level. 66. A. occurences B. destinations C. problems D. concerns 67. A. was held B. took place C. was happened D. was occurring 68. A. under control B. uncontrollably C. out of control D. uncontrolledly 69. A. can sense B. could hear C. are able to feel D. can recognise 70. A. a B. the C. their D. these 71. A. they have noticed B. having looked C. having obtained D. observing 72. A. terrified B. terrific C. terribly D. terrifying 73. A. evaporate B. eliminate C. evacuate D. excavate Read the following passage, choose the best answer ( A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C Or D which needs correcting. 74. The professor was considering postponing the examination until the following week because the students’ confusion. A B C D 75. Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before the class. A B C D 76. In my opinion, I think the problem should be solved as soon as possible. A B C D 77. Lack of sanitation in restaurants are a major cause of disease in some areas of the country. A B C D 78. Animals and man use the energy finding in the food to operate their body and muscles. A B C D 79. Some of them will probably want to dance during they are listening to the records. A B C D 80. Due to the company’s growth has been slow, the workforce is to be reduced. A B C D THE END CREATED & RELEASED BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC- binhbac72@gmail.com . SỞ GD- ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ ĐỀ XUẤT) ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG THI ĐH NĂM 2014 MÔN THI: ANH VĂN (Khối A1, D1) - ĐỀ SỐ 189 Thời gian: 90 phút Find the word with stress. she seen C. is she seen D. does she 11. There was nothing special about him _____from his bright eyes. A. but B. except C. for D. apart 12. The shop assistant said that he would check to see. those areas (49)____you are doing too much. + Are you (50)____to things? Is it necessary to get upset / anxious / angry? + Are you breathing too fast? Slow, deep (51)____helps you relax. + Try using