SỞ GD&ĐT THỪA THIÊN HUẾ TRƯỜNG THPT PHAN ĐĂNG LƯU ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2014 - 2015 Môn: Anh Văn Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút; (80 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 357 Họ, tên học sinh: Lớp: From 1 to 10, read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions . After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death·, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile contributions to humanity. Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine, and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty- seven years after the first awards ceremony. Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000. Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges' decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes. No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War 11. Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes. Câu 1: The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to _____. A. prevented B. prevailed C. postponed D. predicted Câu 2: The Nobel prize was established in order to ____. A. recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity B. honor the inventor of dynamite C. spend money D. resolve political differences Câu 3: In which area have Americans received the most awards? A. Science B. Economics C. Peace D. Literature Câu 4: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT___. A. A few individuals have won two awards B. ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention C. Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners D. Awards vary in monetary value Câu 5: In how many fields are prizes bestowed? A. 2 B. 10 C. 5 D. 6 1 Câu 6: It is implied that Nobel's profession was in ____ A. economics B. medicine C. literature D. science Câu 7: In the first paragraph, "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to ___ A. prestigious B. trivial C. valuable D. economic Câu 8: How much money did Nobel leaves for the prizes? A. $125,000 B. $30,000 C. $155,000 D. $9,000,000 Câu 9: Alfred Nobel was born………… A. In Sweden B. in Spain C. in America D. In Switzeland Câu 10: The word "legacy" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as ____ A. legend B. bequest C. debt D. prize Câu 11: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one If he's not in the office, then I'm sure he's working at home. A. I'm sure he works neither at home nor in the office. B. I'm sure he doesn't work either at home or in the office. C. If he's not in the office, he must be working at home. D. If he's not in, then I'm sure he's working in the office. Câu 12: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question . Every student in my class are good at English A. in B. at C. student D. are Câu 13: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence. The champion said she couldn't have won the gold medal without the support of her parents and teachers. A. supply B. help C. success D. failure From 14 to 23, read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions . The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) is an international 14 _____- governmental organization for the 15 _____, research, and restoration of the environment. The organization was 16 _____ as a charitable trust on September 11, 1961, in Morges, Switzerland, under the name World Wildlife Fund. It was an initiative of Julian Huxley and Max Nicholson. It is the world's largest independent conservation organization with over 5 million 17 _____ worldwide, working in more 18 ________ 90 countries, supporting 100 conservation and environmental projects around the world. It is a charity, with 19 ____ 9% of its funding coming from voluntary 20___ by private individuals and businesses. The group says its mission is "to halt and reverse the 21 _____ of our environment". Currently, much of its work focuses on the conservation of three biomes that contain most of the world's biodiversity: forests, freshwater ecosystems, 2 and oceans and coasts. Among other issues, it is also concerned 22_____ endangered species, pollution, and climate change. The organization 23____ more than 20 field projects worldwide. In the last few years, the organization set up offices and operations around the world. Câu 14: A. no B. non C. nor D. not Câu 15: A. challenge B. conservation C. keeping D. awareness Câu 16: A. discovered B. formed C. produced D. used Câu 17: A. residents B. citizens C. inhabitants D. supporters Câu 18: A. as to B. as C. to D. than Câu 19: A. approximately B. individually C. commercially D. generally Câu 20: A. deposits B. refunds C. loans D. donations Câu 21: A. destroyed B. destroy C. destructive D. destruction Câu 22: A. upon B. with C. on D. by Câu 23: A. walks B. goes C. runs D. reaches Câu 24: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. The you study for these exams, the you will do . A. harder/ better B. hardest/ best C. more/ much D. hard/ good Câu 25: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one People say he won a lot of money on the lottery. A. He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery. B. He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery. C. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said D. He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery. From 26 to 35, read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions . Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we do not realize just how useful this discovery has been. Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power. It was used to drive engines and was passed through pipes and radiators to warm rooms. Petrol mixed with air was the next invention that provided power. Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine. Beyond these simple and direct uses, those forms have not much adaptability. On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways. From the powerful voltages that drive our electric trains to the tiny current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electric magnet in steel works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered by electricity. An electric current can be made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten (nóng chảy) metal in a furnace (lò nung), or to boil a jug (bình, lọ) for a cup of coffee. Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed (khai thác) to the full, electricity is the greatest power in the world. It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is wanted. It travels so easily and with incredible speed along wires or conductors that it can be supplied instantly over vast distances. To generate electricity, huge turbines or generators must be turned. In Australia they use coal or water to drive this machinery. When dams are built, falling water is used to drive the turbines without polluting the atmosphere with smoke from coal. Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident. A tragedy once occurred at Chernobyl, in 3 Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity. The reactor leaked, which caused many deaths through radiation. Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects to the environment. They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays. Most importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more efficiently. We do use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary. When this happens, electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels. Câu 26: The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first paragraph to __. A. discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity B. imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy C. emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity D. suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy Câu 27: Before electricity, what was sometimes passed through pipes to heat rooms? A. Gas. B. Steam. C. Petrol. D. Hot wind. Câu 28: What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible? A. It is cheap and easy to use B. It can be adapted to various uses C. It can be made with ease. D. It is used to drive motor engines. Câu 29: What do we call machines that make electricity? A. Voltages. B. Pipes and radiators. C. Generators or turbines. D. Electric magnets. Câu 30: The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are ____. A. sunlight and wind power B. wind and gas C. water and coal D. atomic power and water Câu 31: The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to ______. A. the tides B. harmful effects C. scientists D. new ways Câu 32: Electric magnets are used in steel works to ______. A. test the steel for strength B. boil a jug of water C. heat the molten steel D. lift heavy weights up to ten tons Câu 33: The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate electricity is that they ______. A. do not require attention B. are more adaptable C. are more reliable D. do not pollute the environment Câu 34: Which of the following power sources causes pollution by emitting harmful gases? A. Sunlight. B. Water. C. Petrol. D. Wind. Câu 35: The best title for this passage could be ______. A. “Why Electricity Is So Remarkable” B. “Types of Power Plants” 4 C. “How to Produce Electricity” D. “Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life” Câu 36: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. The new students hope in many of the school's social activities. A. to include B. including C. to be included D. being included Câu 37: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. The fire must by lightning. A. have been caused B. have caused C. cause D. be causing Câu 38: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. Tom: " Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?" Peter: " " A. Yes, I do too B. No, not at all C. No, thanks D. Yes, sure Câu 39: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. The customer had tried some blouses but none of them suited her. A. in B. with C. at D. on Câu 40: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following sentence. A. intend B. defend C. compete D. medal Câu 41: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one The thief had only just picked up the jewels when the policemen came into the room and grabbed him. A. Sooner had the thief not picked up the jewels than the policemen came into the room and grabbed him B. No sooner had the thief picked up the jewels than the policemen came into the room and grabbed him. C. Sooner the thief hadn’t picked up the jewels rather than the policemen came into the room and grabbed him. D. No sooner the thief had picked up the jewels rather than the policemen came into the room and grabbed him. Câu 42: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. Bill- " Let's stop for a drink." Bruce- " " A. Nice to meet you B. Long time no see C. You are welcome D. Sorry, we've got little time. Câu 43: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one 5 If you practise harder you will have better results. A. The harder you practise, the best results you will have. B. The more hardly you practise, the better results you will have. C. The harder you practise, the better results you will have. D. The hardest you practise, the most results you will have. Câu 44: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question . People consider it rude to point about anyone. A. to B. it C. about D. consider Câu 45: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one The applicants will get more chances to be invited to an interview if their résumés look impressive enough to employers. A. The applicants getting more chances to be invited to an interview look for their impressive résumés for employers. B. Unless the applicants’ résumés look impressive enough to employers, they will get more chances to be invited to an interview. C. The applicants will get their impressive résumés as soon as they are invited to an interview by employers. D. The applicants whose résumés look impressive enough to employers will get more chances to be invited to an interview. Câu 46: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. Jack: " Don't fail to send your parents my regards" Jill: " " A. It's my pleasure B. Thanks, I will C. Good idea, thanks D. You are welcome Câu 47: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. He admitted the car into his neighbour's tree. A. to drive B. drive C. driving D. drove Câu 48: 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 the following question. A. threaten B. destroy C. begin D. collect Câu 49: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. I'll stay behind after the party and help you A. give in B. give up C. turn on D. wash up Câu 50: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence. Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth. 6 A. irritations B. fears C. risks D. annoyances Câu 51: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question . Good scientists always cooperate with each others no matter what their nationalities are. A. others B. their C. always D. with Câu 52: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. Daisy: " Wow! what a nice skirt you are wearing!" Alice: " " A. Thanks. My mother bought it for me. B. Certainly. Do you like it, too? C. Yes, of course. It's expensive. D. I like you to say that. Câu 53: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. The kitchen dirty because she has just cleaned it. A. mustn't B. may be C. can't be D. should be Câu 54: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. Hurry up! They've only got seats left. A. alittle B. alot of C. plenty of D. a few Câu 55: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. Michael water sports when he was younger. A. used to play B. is used to play C. used to playing D. is used to playing Câu 56: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence. The washing machine I have just bought is very simple to use. A. boring B. interesting C. easy D. difficult Câu 57: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one I'm sure you were driving too fast. A. My uncertainty is that you were driving too fast. B. You must have been driving too fast. C. I'm certainly that you were driving too fast. D. That you were driving too fast is my uncertainty. Câu 58: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. The vegetables in this supermarket are always fresh. A. sold B. sells C. which sold D. which sells Câu 59: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. 7 is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars. A. Rowing B. Windsurfing C. Swimming D. Waterpolo Câu 60: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence. How many countries took part in the last Olympic Games? A. performed B. succeeded C. hosted D. participated Câu 61: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one “Let’s go on a walking holiday!” said Jane. A. Jane invited us to go on a walking holiday. B. Jane wanted us to go on a walking holiday C. Jane allowed us to go on a walking holiday. D. Jane suggested going on a walking holiday. Câu 62: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one “Do you believe in what the boy says, Mary?” said Peter. A. Peter asked Mary whether she believes in what the boy says. B. Peter asked Mary if she believed in what the boy said. C. Peter said that Mary believed in what the boy said. D. Peter asked Mary to believe in what the boy said. Câu 63: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one. John didn’t install an alarm, so the thieves broke into his house last night. A. If he had installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t break into his house last night. B. If he installed an alarm, the thieves didn’t break into his house last night. C. Had he installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his house last night. D. Because he hadn’t installed an alarm, the thieves would break into his house last night. Câu 64: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. Unless we can find new sourses of energy, our life will certainly A. be affected B. being affecting C. affect D. affected Câu 65: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question . The boy which was given the first prize in the contest was very happy. A. happy B. which C. was D. in Câu 66: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence. Literature is a compulsory subject in our education, which means every student has to study this subject. 8 A. unnecessary B. required C. easy D. difficult Câu 67: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. Lan: " Thanks for the lovely gift, Huong" Huong: " " A. It's my pleasure B. Yes, it is very expensive C. I myself like it very much D. And do you know its price? Câu 68: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. She played confidently, but her timing was not good. A. an piano B. the piano C. a piano D. piano Câu 69: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following sentence. A. symbols B. steps C. tourists D. banks Câu 70: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. You worry so much. I will help you. A. must B. needn't C. might not D. mustn't Câu 71: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. It gets when the winter is coming. A. the coldest and coldest B. colder and colder C. more and more cold D. cold and cold Câu 72: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that can best replace the given one She was the first woman in the Philippines. She was elected as the president of the country. A. She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines. B. She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines. C. She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines. D. She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines. Câu 73: 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 the following question. A. educate B. animal C. natural D. computer Câu 74: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. Robert in three important water polo games so far. A. played B. has played C. is palying D. had played 9 Câu 75: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. The little girl started crying. She her doll, and no one was able to find it for her. A. had lost B. was losing C. was lost D. has lost Câu 76: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. Let's sit down for a short rest, ? A. let we B. shall we C. don't we D. do we Câu 77: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. She asked me I was looking at. A. if B. why C. what D. when Câu 78: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in the following question . Many species of wild animals would become extinction if people continued to cut down forests. A. many species B. to cut C. extinction D. would Câu 79: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question. broken several world records in swimming A. She is said that she has B. People say she had C. It is said to have D. She is said to have Câu 80: Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in the following sentence. A. water B. determine C. question D. penalty HẾT 1 . SỞ GD&ĐT THỪA THI N HUẾ TRƯỜNG THPT PHAN ĐĂNG LƯU ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA 2014 - 2015 Môn: Anh Văn Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút; (80 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 357 Họ, tên học sinh: Lớp: From. an alarm, so the thieves broke into his house last night. A. If he had installed an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t break into his house last night. B. If he installed an alarm, the thieves didn’t. the room and grabbed him B. No sooner had the thief picked up the jewels than the policemen came into the room and grabbed him. C. Sooner the thief hadn’t picked up the jewels rather than the