Sở gd-ĐT Thái Bình Đề thi thử đại học môn tiếng anh khối 12 Năm Học 2010-2011 - Lần IIi Thời gian làmm bàii: 90 phút (Không kể thời gian giao đề) I, Chọn phơng án (A,B,C D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ lại câu A secure B confine C precede D threaten A habitat B contribute C eternal D opponent A admiration B enthusiast C discriminate D minority A interpret B determine C argument D inflation A terrorist B supportive C applicant D compliment II, Chọn phơng án (A,B,C D) để hoàn thành câu sau In recent years, more and more _ for things with credit card A pay B paid C are paying D have been paying What people Benetton stores is that the quality is always high A like B like very much C like about D like a lot Paolo would like to _ by the time he is forty A travel B be traveling C be going to travel D have traveled Poverty is a problem in many cities whole families can only afford to live in one room A when B where C even D if 10 The world would be a better place if everyone showed _cooperation as John A as much B so much C too much D much 11 He turned on the TV, _ I though was rather surprising A and B so C that D which 12 My car would not start Jennys started immediately A whereas B though C however D nevertheless 13 They stayed for hours, which I was very _ A annoyed B annoyed about C annoying D annoying me 14 - Janet : Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening? - Susan : _ A I dont agree, Im afraid B That would be great C Youre welcome D I feel very bored 15 Im sure youll have no _ the exam A difficulties of passing B difficulty passing C difficulties to pass D difficulty to pass 16 Jane enjoyed the party, but as Alex, he was simply bored A for B by C about D from 17 Unlike other Asian states, Singapore has raw meterials A hardly no B any hardly C hardly some D hardly any 18 Id have told you if I _ the book A had seen B.should have seen C saw D would have seen 19 Are there enough apples for us to have one ? A every B each C individually D self 20 What kind of job would you like ? - trờng thpt nguyễntrãi A.Is there a good chance of promotion? B Im good at computing C Anytime after next week D Anything to with computers 21 You will have to your holiday if you are too ill to travel A call off B cut down C back out D put aside 22 Im afraid that we dont have any sizes in stock, madam A higher B larger C greater D taller 23 I want some water, but there is left in the bottle A no B less C none D any 24 We have to allowance for this difficult circumstance A B make C work D act 25 _ the phone rang later that night did I remember the appointment A No sooner B Not until C Only D Just before 26 According to some historians ,if Napoleon had not invaded Russia, he the rest of the world A had coquered B would conquer C would have conquared D conquared 27 Im very tired now over two hundred miles today A Ive been driving B I drive C Im driving D Ive driven 28 The more you study during the semester, the week before exams A the less you have to study B you have to study the less C the less have you to study D the study less you have 29 He would certainly have attended the party A if he didnt get a flat tyre B if the flat tyre hadnt happened C had he not had a flat tyre D had the tyre not flattened itself 30 Michaels score on the test is the highest in the class ; A must had to study hard last night B he must study hard last night C he should have studied hard lat night D he must have studied hard last night III , Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phơng án (A,B,C D) cho câu There are three valid arguments to support the preservation of endangered species An aesthetic justification contends that biodiversity contributes to the quality of life because many of the endangered plants and animals are particularly appreciated for their unique physical beauty (A)The easthetic role of nature in all its diverse forms is reflected in the art and literarure of every culture, attaining symbolic status in the spiritual life of many groups (B)According to the proponents of the the easthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world Another argument that has been put forward , especially by groups in the medical and pharmacological fields, is that of ecological self-interest.(C) By preserving all species we retain a balance of nature that is ultimately beneficial to humankind (D) Recent research on global ecosystems has been citedas evidence that every species contributes important or even essential functions that may be necessary to the survival of our own species Some advocates of the ecologicalargument contend that important chemical compounds derived from rare plants may containthe key to a cure for one of the diseases currently threatening human beings If we not protect other species , then we can not protect us Apart from human advantage in both the easthetic and ecological arguments, the proponents of a moral justification contend that all species have the right to exist , a viewpoint stared in the United Nations World Charter for Nature , created in 1982 Furthermore , if humankind views itself as the stewards of all the creatures on Earth , then it is incumbent upon human beings to protect them, and to ensure the continued existence of all species Moral justification has been extended by a movement called deep ecology, the members of which rank the biosphere higher than people because the continuation of life depend on this larger perspective To carry their argument to its logicalconclusion, all choices must be made for the biosphere,not for people 31 Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A The beauty of the world B The quality of life C The preservation of species D The balance of nature 32 Which of the arguments supports animal rights ? A Aesthetic justification B Ecological argument C Self-interest argument D The balance of nature 33 The word perspective in paragraph could best be replaced by : A ideal B event C truth D view 34 It can be inferred from the passage that the author A is a member of the deep ecology movement B does not agree with ecological self-interest C supports all of the arguments to protect species D participated in drafting the Charter for Nature 35 In paragraph advocates is closest in meaning to : A human beings B proponents C stewards D members 36 Which word or phrase in the bold text that them refers to? A stewards B creatures C human beings D species 37 Which sentence explains how rare species contributes to the health of the human species ? A By preserving all species we retain a balance of nature that is ultimately beneficial to humankind B If we not protect other species , then they can not protect us C Biodiversity contributes to the quality of life because many of the endangered plants and animals are particularly appreciated for their unique physical beauty D Some advocates of the ecological argument contend that important chemical compounds derived from rare plants may cotain the key to a cure for one of the diseases currently threatening human beings 38 What does the author mean by the statement According to the proponents of the aesthetic argument, people need nature in all its diverse and beautiful forms as part of the experience of the world ? A The world is experienced by nature in various forms that are equally beautiful B People are naturally attracted to beauful forms rather than to different ones C Nature is beautiful because it provides varied experiences for people D An appreciation of the Earth requires that people have an opportunity to enjoy the diversity and beauty of nature 39 The author mentions all of the following as justifications for the protection of endangered species EXCEPT A the natural compounds needed for medicines B the instrinsic value of the beauty of nature C the control of pollutionin the biosphere D the right to life implied by their existence 40 The following sentence For them , animals are sacred and should not only be protected but also reserved can be added to the passage Look at the four letters a,b,c and d in paragraph and Where would it best fit into the passage ? A.(A) B (B) C.(C) D.(D) IV, Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phơng án (A,B,C D) cho chỗ trống dới The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today cotinues to expand This (41) many problems, including serious air pollution ,lengthy delays , and the greater risk (42) _ accidents Clearly , something must be done , but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home One possible (43) is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars by increasing charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who(44) _ the law In addition , drivers cuold be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day This system,(45) _ as road pricing is already being introduced in a number of cities,using special electronic card(46) to windsreenof the car Another ways of (47) _ with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city, and strictly control the number vehicles allowed into the centre.Drivers and their passengers then use a special bus service for the (48) stage of their journey Of course, the most important (49) is to provide good public transport.However, to get people to give up the comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable ,covenient and comfortable,with fares(50) _ at an acceptable level 41 A causes B results C.leads D.invents 42 A of B for C about D by 43 A manner B approach C custom D style 44 A crosses B refuses C breaks D racks 45 A named B seen C called D known 46 A fixed B joined C built D placed 47 A doing B handling C dealing D solving 48 A late B end C complete D final 49 A thought B thing C work D event 50 A taken B kept C.given D.stood V , Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phơng án (A,B,C D) cho câu Independence Day in the United State is observed every year on the Fourth of July.Today ,for most communities throughout the nation ,the traditional celebration includes parades down the main streets ,picnics with hot dogs and lemonade,and ,of couse ,a fine works display at night In some towns across the country, however,special events are plannedin honor of the annual accasion In Bristol , Rhode island ,fire engine teams from communities throughout the New Land compete in a contest to squirt water from their fire hoses.Flagstaff, Arizona hosts a huge three-day powwow, including a rodeo,for twenty Native American tribes.The annual Eskimo games with traditional kayak races are held in Kotzebue ,Alaska.Two auto races are always scheduled for the Fourth, including a four-hundred-mile stock car event at the Daytona international Speedway in Daytona,Florida ,and an annual auto race up the fourteen-thousand-foot precipice at Pikes Peak in Colorado Several small towns celebrate in other unique ways Hannibal ,Missouri, the hometown of MarkTwain,invites the children to participate in a fence -painting contest, reenacting a scence from Twains novel Tomsawyer Lititz,Pennsylvania congregates in the Lititz Springs Park to light thousands of candles and arrange them in various shapes and images In Ontario ,Califonia, the townspeople combine the traditional the unusual by setting up tables along Euclid Avenue for what they discribe as the biggest picnic table in the world In this way , everyone in town has a front-row seat for the two -mile parade 51 Which of the following is the main topic of the passage ? A Traditional celebrations for the Fourth of July B Holidays in the United States C The origin of Independence Day D Small towns in America 52 How is Independence Day obsreved in Ontario,California ? A By hosting a powwow and rodeo B By sponsoring a stock car event C By squirting water from fire hoses D By setting up tables along the parades route 53.The author mentions all of the following as ways the Fourth of July is celebrated EXCEPT A parades B races C dances D fireworks 54 It can be inffered from the passage that A the Fourth of July is celebrated ic Canada as well as in the US B towns in the United States celebrate the Fourth of July in different ways because of their regional customs C although fireworks are not legal ,they are displayed on July D the Fourth of July is not celebrated in large cities in the United States VI , Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phơng án (A,B,C D) cho chỗ trống dới Around the age of sixteen ,you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university(55) _ ? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (56) _ ? The decision is yours,but it may be (57) remembering two things : there is more unemployment(58) _ those who havent been to university,and people who have the right (59) will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs If you decide to go (60) _ into a job , there are many opportunities for training Getting qualifications will (61) _ you to get on more quickly in many careers,and evening classes allow you to learn (62) _ you earn Starting work and taking a break to studywhen you are older is (63) possibility.In this way, you can save up meney for your student days,as well as(64) _ practical work experience 55 A.former B past C.later D.after 56 A term B class C.school D course 57 A necessary B important C.worth D.useful 58 A of B through C.among D between 59 A skills B interests C habits D arts 60 A instant B just C straight D direct 61 A help B make C give D let 62 A while B what C where D which 63 A another B always C also D again 64 A doing B getting C making D, taking VII , Chọn phơng án (A,B,C D) ứng với từ/cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa câu sau 65 It is important that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order A B C to assure a successful cure D 66 The education children are received during their primary years is crucial for both A B C their personal development and their country as a whole D 67 Most parents prefer an education system which offers the children widest study A B C D options in the world 68 If you want to a lot of progress, you need to try harder A B C D 69 Although smokers are aware that smokingis harmful to their health, they cant A B C get rid it D 70 A child of noble birth , his name was famous among the children in that school A B C D VIII, Chọn phơng án (A,B,C D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau 71 Im sure it wasnt Mr Phong you saw because hes in Ha noi A It couldnt be Mr.Phong you saw because hes in Hanoi B You mustnt have seen Mr.Phong because hes in Hanoi C It cant have been Mr.Phong you saw because hes in Ha noi D.Mr.Phong mightnt see you because hes in Hanoi 72 Look out for those falling rocks ! A Lets look for falling rocks B Dont let those falling rocks hit you C Look for these falling rocks D Look out the window at those falling rocks 73 Had we left any later , we would have missed the train A We left too late to catch the train B The train left late C We almost missed the train D Because the train was late we had no trouble catching it 74 No one but James knew how to solve the problem A The problem couldnt be solved by anyone B Everyone knew how to solve the prolem C James was the only one who couldnt solve the problem D Only James could solvethe problem 75 Dane is taller than his mother and nearly the same height as his father A Danes parents are the same height B Dane is as tall as his father is C Dane is almost as tallas his mother D Danes father is taller than he is VIII, Chọn phơng án (A,B,C D) để hoàn thành câu sau 76 Never before as accelerated as they are now during the technological age A historical changes have been B have been historical changes C have historical changes been D historical have changes been 77 There were two small rooms in the beach house , _ A the smaller of which served as a kitchen B the smaller of them was served as a kitchen C the smallest of which served as a kitchen D smallest of that was served as a kitchen 78 The doctor told his receptionist that he would return A as eraly as it would be possible B at the earliest it could be possible C as soon as possible D at the nearest early possibility 79 , he would have learned how to read A If he has been able to go to school as a child B If he could go to schoolas a child C Were he able to go to school as achild D Had he been able to go to scholl as a child 80 _ sighting an approaching car , some drivers tend to speed up A When slowing down instead of B Instead when slowing down at C When instead of slowing down D Instead of slowing down when The end ... , we would have missed the train A We left too late to catch the train B The train left late C We almost missed the train D Because the train was late we had no trouble catching it 74 No... particular routes at different times of the day This system,(45) _ as road pricing is already being introduced in a number of cities,using special electronic card(46) to windsreenof the car Another... problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city, and strictly control the number vehicles allowed into the centre.Drivers and their passengers then use a special bus service for