Đáp án đề thi đại học môn Anh khối A1 năm 2012

BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Câu số 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Mã đề thi 318 426 537 681 794 859 B B B B B C C A B D B A C D C C C B B B A A B C B C C B A A B D D C D C C B A D D B D A B A D D A C B D A A B D C C D C A B A D C A D A B B B B B A D A A B C B C D D A D C C D B C D B B A D C B D C B A B C C A C D D D C B B B D D C C A D D B B B A D D B D A D D A A C A A C B C D C C C C B D A A D D A D D B A A A A A D D A D D A A C D A B C A B C B B C A C D C B D C A B D C C B C A A B A D D C D A A C D D D A C D D A C A A A C C C A C B B D C D D D C D B C C B A C C B B C A D Câu số 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Mã đề thi 318 426 537 681 794 859 A C D B A A B A A C B B C B B C C B A D C A A B C C A A B D D D B A B D B C D A C A D D D A A D A A D B A B A B D B A A A D B D C B B A D A B A D D D C A D D C A B D A A B B A D A C B C B B B A D B D A A B A B A B B C B D D D D C B B C A D A D A B B B A A D C B C C C B B C A B B D C D B B C D C A C A C D C B B A C D D D C D C A B C C D B A D C A A A C C A B C D D B C C D A A D B D D C C D B C A A B C C C B A B C B C D D A D C C D D D B C A C C C C A B B A C D A D C A B B C B BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 07 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 318 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM CÓ 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) 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 Question 1: A amaze Question 2: A socialise Question 3: A biology Question 4: A actor Question 5: A similar B offer B memory B ability B career B attractive C release C tradition C interactive C rubbish C chemical D believe D animal D inaccurate D cocktail D calculate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 6: Not until he got home he realised he had forgotten to give her the present A B C D Question 7: A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events A B C are usually imaginary D Question 8: A lot of people stop smoking because they are afraid their health will be affected and early death A B C D Question 9: He has hardly never given a more impressive performance than this A B C D Question 10: The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 11: They live on a busy road a lot of noise from traffic A There must be B It must be C It must have been D There must have Question 12: He died lung cancer last month, leaving his wife in great shock A by B for C in D of Question 13: Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” Maria: “ .” A Not for me B Not at all C Never mind D Not enough Question 14: Due to ever more spreading poaching, there a dramatic decline in the number of elephants over the last decade A was B is C has been D had been Question 15: He came a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview A out of B off C over D in for Trang 1/7 - Mã đề thi 318 Question 16: He is a very intelligent boy; , he sometimes gets bad marks A otherwise B thus C so D however Question 17: She started the course two months ago but dropped after only a month A in B out C off D back Question 18: Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?” Christy: “ .” A Be yourself B Do it yourself C Help yourself D Allow yourself Question 19: that Columbus discovered America A There was in 1492 B That was in 1492 C In 1492 D It was in 1492 Question 20: Nowadays, with the help of the computer, teachers have developed a approach to teaching A multilateral B multilingual C multiple-choice D multimedia Question 21: I work last week, but I changed my mind A have started B was going to start C had started D would start Question 22: The Principal usually has his pupils waste paper for their mini-project A collected B collect C to collect D having collected Question 23: She passed the National High School Graduation Exam with colours A flying B bright C true D red Question 24: Although we have a large number of students, each one receives attention A alone B separate C individual D only Question 25: Geometry is a branch of mathematics the properties of lines, curves, shapes, and surfaces A that concerning with B concerned with C that concerned with D that it is concerned with Question 26: Ann: “Do you need any help?” Kate: “ .” A No, thanks I can manage B I haven’t got a clue C That’s all for now D That’s fine by me Question 27: I can’t find my dictionary at the moment I hope it will up soon A turn B clear C come D look Question 28: The children made a funny story and wrote it on the card A off B for C out D up Question 29: make a good impression on her A Only by doing so can I B Only by so doing I can C Only by doing so I can D Only so doing can I Question 30: People don’t like the way he shows off, ? A does he B they C don’t they D doesn’t he Question 31: Anna is holding her shopping bag with one hand and turning the door handle with A others B another C the other D other Question 32: The language centre offers courses of various levels, such as elementary, intermediate and A advance B advancement C advancing D advanced Question 33: No matter how angry he was, he would never to violence A resort B resist C refuse D resolve Question 34: I with my aunt when I am on holiday in Ho Chi Minh City next month A will have been staying B will have stayed C stay D will be staying Question 35: The use of vitamin and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans A components B materials C ingredients D supplements Trang 2/7 - Mã đề thi 318 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 36: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast A minor comparison B interesting resemblance C significant difference D complete coincidence Question 37: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence A openly criticised B publicly said C publicly supported D strongly condemned Question 38: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece A an expensive work of art B a down-to-earth work of art C an excellent work of art D a large work of art Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 39: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures A damaging B beneficial C severe D physical Question 40: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade relations with other countries A boosted B expanded C restricted D balanced Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions Question 41: No matter how hard Fred tried to lose weight, he did not succeed A However hard Fred tried, he could not lose weight B Fred tried very hard to lose weight and succeeded C It was hard for Fred to lose weight because he never succeeded D It did not matter whether Fred could lose weight Question 42: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour A It took Fiona an hour to type the report B It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report C Fiona finished the report an hour ago D Fiona will finish typing the report in an hour Question 43: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly A That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion B Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly C That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion D Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly Question 44: “I will not leave until I see the manager,” said the customer A The customer refused to leave until he saw the manager B The customer decided to leave because he did not see the manager C The customer said he would leave before he saw the manager D The customer was persuaded to see the manager before leaving Question 45: Walking on the grass in the park is not permitted A You can walk on the grass in the park if you want to B People like walking on the grass in the park C We must not walk on the grass in the park D We not have to walk on the grass in the park Question 46: She did not study hard enough to win the scholarship A Winning the scholarship did not make her study harder B She studied hard but she could not win the scholarship C It was very hard for her to win the scholarship D She could have won the scholarship if she had studied harder Trang 3/7 - Mã đề thi 318 Question 47: To my surprise, the stranger knew my name A What surprised me most was the stranger’s name B I was surprised that the stranger knew my name C My name was the only thing the stranger knew D It surprised the stranger that I knew his name Question 48: The situation was so embarrassing that she did not know what to A It was such an embarrassing situation; however, she did not know what to B So embarrassing the situation was that she did not know what to C She did not know what to do, though it was not an embarrassing situation D So embarrassing was the situation that she did not know what to Question 49: “Please accept my apology for arriving late,” said Janet to her employer A Janet apologised to her employer for her late arrival B Janet had to make an apology because her employer demanded it C Janet quickly made an apology and the employer accepted it D Janet thought she would apologise to her employer for arriving late Question 50: She prefers going to the library to staying at home A She would rather go to the library than stay at home B She likes nothing better than going to the library C She does not like either going to the library or staying at home D She stays at home instead of going to the library Read the following passage on social issues in American schools, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 51 to 60 In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems They must (51) with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English They must respond to demands (52) the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children Schools must make sure that students develop (53) skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers Schools are (54) these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (55) a second language and, in some communities, setting up bilingual schools They are opening (56) the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from African, Asian, and other cultures Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (57) 40 percent of American students who not go on to higher education In the (58) of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was necessary to (59) a start in America They are no longer A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys (60) the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation.” (Extracted from InfoUSA – CD Version) Question 51: A cope Question 52: A what Question 53: A basis Question 54: A discharging Question 55: A as Question 56: A for Question 57: A nearly Question 58: A directions Question 59: A get Question 60: A at B stay B that B base B distributing B from B into B mostly B words B take B for C fight C whether C basics C delivering C with C up C slightly C minds C make C to D D who D basic D addressing D like D on D fairly D ways D bring D in Trang 4/7 - Mã đề thi 318 Read the following passage on architecture by Lawrence B Anderson, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70 Architecture is the practice of building design and its resulting products; customary usage refers only to those designs and structures that are culturally significant Architecture is to building as literature is to the printed word Vitruvius, a 1st-century BC Roman, wrote encyclopedically about architecture, and the English poet Sir Henry Wotton was quoting him in his charmingly phrased dictum: “Well building hath three conditions: Commoditie, Firmenes, and Delight.” More prosaically, one would say today that architecture must satisfy its intended uses, must be technically sound, and must convey aesthetic meaning But the best buildings are often so well constructed that they outlast their original use They then survive not only as beautiful objects, but as documents of the history of cultures, achievements in architecture that testify to the nature of the society that produced them These achievements are never wholly the work of individuals Architecture is a social art Architectural form is inevitably influenced by the technologies applied, but building technology is conservative and knowledge about it is cumulative Precast concrete, for instance, has not rendered brick obsolete Although design and construction have become highly sophisticated and are often computer directed, this complex apparatus rests on preindustrial traditions inherited from millennia during which most structures were lived in by the people who erected them The technical demands on building remain the elemental ones – to exclude enemies, to circumvent gravity, and to avoid discomforts caused by an excess of heat or cold or by the intrusion of rain, wind, or vermin This is no trivial assignment even with the best modern technology The availability of suitable materials fostered the crafts to exploit them and influenced the shapes of buildings Large areas of the world were once forested, and their inhabitants developed carpentry Although it has become relatively scarce, timber remains an important building material Many kinds of stone lend themselves to building Stone and marble were chosen for important monuments because they are incombustible and can be expected to endure Stone is also a sculptural material; stone architecture was often integral with stone sculpture The use of stone has declined, however, because a number of other materials are more amenable to industrial use and assembly Some regions lack both timber and stone; their peoples used the earth itself, tamping certain mixtures into walls or forming them into bricks to be dried in the sun Later they baked these substances in kilns, producing a range of bricks and tiles with greater durability (Extracted from Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 Encyclopedia – DVD Version) Question 61: According to the passage, the term “architecture” is normally used to refer to the designs and structures that have A cultural significance B technical importance C social importance D religious significance Question 62: Which of the following is NOT considered an essential characteristic of architecture according to the passage? A Economy B Utility C Strength D Beauty Question 63: When well-constructed buildings exist longer than their original use, they serve as A monuments to ancient time heroes B museums and exhibition galleries C witnesses to their historical times D witnesses to major ancient wars Question 64: The author uses the phrase “social art” in the first paragraph to emphasise that architecture is an A art that belongs to a society B achievement of many people C art that is very much socialised D achievement of many sociologists Question 65: According to the passage, knowledge about building technology A has experienced complete changes for generations B includes the experience gained from generation to generation C is always influenced by a wide range of technological applications D is based on modern technologies rather than traditions Trang 5/7 - Mã đề thi 318 Question 66: The word “obsolete” in paragraph mostly means A out of date B out of hand C out of order D out of place Question 67: Which of the following factors must be taken into account in both ancient and modern architecture according to the information in paragraph 2? A Fundamental technical demands on building B Basic safety rules in the building industry C Basic needs and the availability of materials D Sophisticated building technologies Question 68: According to the passage, stone and marble were used for buildings of historical importance because they A are inflammable and endurable B give warmth and comfort to their owners C make structures look more attractive D are non-flammable and last long Question 69: According to the passage, today stone has been used less as a building material because A stone architecture is essential to the number of stone sculptures B it has become relatively scarce and more difficult to exploit C it has less influence on the shapes of buildings and sculptures D there have been other more suitable materials for industrial use Question 70: The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to A regions B timber and stone C mixtures D walls and bricks Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80 Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars In the US large cities have good public transportation systems The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc Many college and even high-school students have their own cars Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam Longdistance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail In the US much long-distance travel is by air America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less (Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000) Trang 6/7 - Mã đề thi 318 Question 71: In Britain and the US most people travel by A sea B rail C road D air Question 72: According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to A cheap tickets B air pollution C long distances D heavy traffic Question 73: It is mentioned in paragraph that the public transportation systems in the US are good in A some states B all cities C large states D large cities Question 74: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A Few college students in the US have their own cars B Families in the US often have more than one car C Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities D The underground systems are popular in some major US cities Question 75: The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A at the latest time and nearest place B at an appropriate time and place C at an early time and nearby place D at the fastest time and nearest place Question 76: Which of the following is true about transport in Britain? A Long-distance travel in Britain is only by road B There are no regular flights between regional airports C Trains are usually cheaper than long-distance coach services D Heavier items and raw materials are often transported by train Question 77: According to the information in paragraph 5, long-distance travellers in the US can choose from mode(s) of transport A four B two C one D three Question 78: It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are A speeding and bad roads B accidents and pollution C traffic jams and pollution D drink-driving and traffic jams Question 79: According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because A they like to share rides with neighbours B they think it is not good enough C they see no reason to use their cars less D petrol is relatively cheap in Britain Question 80: The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by A the government B major cities C Americans D neighbours THE END Trang 7/7 - Mã đề thi 318 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 07 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 426 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM CÓ 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 1: Not until he got home he realised he had forgotten to give her the present A B C D Question 2: He has hardly never given a more impressive performance than this A B C D Question 3: A lot of people stop smoking because they are afraid their health will be affected A B C and early death D Question 4: The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam A B C D Question 5: A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events A B C are usually imaginary D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: I work last week, but I changed my mind A would start B had started C have started D was going to start Question 7: The Principal usually has his pupils waste paper for their mini-project A having collected B collect C collected D to collect Question 8: He came a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview A in for B over C out of D off Question 9: They live on a busy road a lot of noise from traffic A There must have B It must have been C There must be D It must be Question 10: Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?” Christy: “ .” A Be yourself B Do it yourself C Allow yourself D Help yourself Question 11: Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” Maria: “ .” A Not for me B Not at all C Never mind D Not enough Question 12: Due to ever more spreading poaching, there a dramatic decline in the number of elephants over the last decade A has been B is C was D had been Question 13: make a good impression on her A Only by doing so can I B Only so doing can I C Only by so doing I can D Only by doing so I can Question 14: People don’t like the way he shows off, ? A don’t they B they C does he D doesn’t he Trang 1/7 - Mã đề thi 426 Question 69: “I will not leave until I see the manager,” said the customer A The customer decided to leave because he did not see the manager B The customer was persuaded to see the manager before leaving C The customer said he would leave before he saw the manager D The customer refused to leave until he saw the manager Question 70: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour A Fiona finished the report an hour ago B It took Fiona an hour to type the report C It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report D Fiona will finish typing the report in an hour Read the following passage on social issues in American schools, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 71 to 80 In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems They must (71) with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English They must respond to demands (72) the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children Schools must make sure that students develop (73) skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers Schools are (74) these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (75) a second language and, in some communities, setting up bilingual schools They are opening (76) the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from African, Asian, and other cultures Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (77) 40 percent of American students who not go on to higher education In the (78) of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was necessary to (79) a start in America They are no longer A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys (80) the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation.” (Extracted from InfoUSA – CD Version) Question 71: A fight Question 72: A whether Question 73: A base Question 74: A distributing Question 75: A from Question 76: A into Question 77: A mostly Question 78: A ways Question 79: A get Question 80: A at B cope B who B basis B delivering B like B for B nearly B directions B bring B to C C what C basics C addressing C as C on C slightly C words C take C in D stay D that D basic D discharging D with D up D fairly D minds D make D for THE END Trang 7/7 - Mã đề thi 681 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 07 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 794 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM CÓ 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions Question 1: She did not study hard enough to win the scholarship A Winning the scholarship did not make her study harder B She could have won the scholarship if she had studied harder C She studied hard but she could not win the scholarship D It was very hard for her to win the scholarship Question 2: “Please accept my apology for arriving late,” said Janet to her employer A Janet quickly made an apology and the employer accepted it B Janet apologised to her employer for her late arrival C Janet had to make an apology because her employer demanded it D Janet thought she would apologise to her employer for arriving late Question 3: To my surprise, the stranger knew my name A It surprised the stranger that I knew his name B What surprised me most was the stranger’s name C I was surprised that the stranger knew my name D My name was the only thing the stranger knew Question 4: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly A That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion B That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion C Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly D Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly Question 5: Walking on the grass in the park is not permitted A We must not walk on the grass in the park B You can walk on the grass in the park if you want to C We not have to walk on the grass in the park D People like walking on the grass in the park Question 6: She prefers going to the library to staying at home A She does not like either going to the library or staying at home B She stays at home instead of going to the library C She likes nothing better than going to the library D She would rather go to the library than stay at home Question 7: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour A Fiona finished the report an hour ago B It took Fiona an hour to type the report C Fiona will finish typing the report in an hour D It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report Question 8: No matter how hard Fred tried to lose weight, he did not succeed A It did not matter whether Fred could lose weight B Fred tried very hard to lose weight and succeeded C It was hard for Fred to lose weight because he never succeeded D However hard Fred tried, he could not lose weight Trang 1/7 - Mã đề thi 794 Question 9: “I will not leave until I see the manager,” said the customer A The customer refused to leave until he saw the manager B The customer said he would leave before he saw the manager C The customer was persuaded to see the manager before leaving D The customer decided to leave because he did not see the manager Question 10: The situation was so embarrassing that she did not know what to A So embarrassing the situation was that she did not know what to B It was such an embarrassing situation; however, she did not know what to C She did not know what to do, though it was not an embarrassing situation D So embarrassing was the situation that she did not know what to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 11: A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events A B C are usually imaginary D Question 12: Not until he got home he realised he had forgotten to give her the present A B C D Question 13: He has hardly never given a more impressive performance than this A B C D Question 14: A lot of people stop smoking because they are afraid their health will be affected and A B C early death D Question 15: The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 16: No matter how angry he was, he would never to violence A refuse B resist C resolve D resort Question 17: Although we have a large number of students, each one receives attention A individual B only C alone D separate Question 18: I work last week, but I changed my mind A have started B had started C would start D was going to start Question 19: They live on a busy road a lot of noise from traffic A It must be B There must be C There must have D It must have been Question 20: She passed the National High School Graduation Exam with colours A red B true C bright D flying Question 21: The Principal usually has his pupils waste paper for their mini-project A to collect B having collected C collected D collect Question 22: The children made a funny story and wrote it on the card A for B out C off D up Question 23: He is a very intelligent boy; , he sometimes gets bad marks A otherwise B so C however D thus Question 24: Anna is holding her shopping bag with one hand and turning the door handle with A others B another C the other D other Question 25: Ann: “Do you need any help?” Kate: “ .” A I haven’t got a clue B That’s all for now C That’s fine by me D No, thanks I can manage Trang 2/7 - Mã đề thi 794 Question 26: I with my aunt when I am on holiday in Ho Chi Minh City next month A will be staying B will have stayed C will have been staying D stay Question 27: I can’t find my dictionary at the moment I hope it will up soon A clear B look C come D turn Question 28: He died lung cancer last month, leaving his wife in great shock A in B by C of D for Question 29: Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” Maria: “ .” A Never mind B Not at all C Not for me D Not enough Question 30: Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?” Christy: “ .” A Allow yourself B Do it yourself C Help yourself D Be yourself Question 31: She started the course two months ago but dropped after only a month A out B back C off D in Question 32: Nowadays, with the help of the computer, teachers have developed a approach to teaching A multilingual B multiple-choice C multimedia D multilateral Question 33: that Columbus discovered America A In 1492 B That was in 1492 C There was in 1492 D It was in 1492 Question 34: The use of vitamin and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans A ingredients B materials C components D supplements Question 35: Due to ever more spreading poaching, there a dramatic decline in the number of elephants over the last decade A is B had been C was D has been Question 36: The language centre offers courses of various levels, such as elementary, intermediate and A advancing B advance C advanced D advancement Question 37: He came a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview A out of B in for C off D over Question 38: Geometry is a branch of mathematics the properties of lines, curves, shapes, and surfaces A that it is concerned with B that concerning with C concerned with D that concerned with Question 39: make a good impression on her A Only by doing so can I B Only so doing can I C Only by doing so I can D Only by so doing I can Question 40: People don’t like the way he shows off, ? A they B don’t they C doesn’t he D does he Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 41 to 50 Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars Trang 3/7 - Mã đề thi 794 In the US large cities have good public transportation systems The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc Many college and even high-school students have their own cars Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam Longdistance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail In the US much long-distance travel is by air America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less (Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000) Question 41: In Britain and the US most people travel by A road B air C rail D sea Question 42: According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to A long distances B heavy traffic C cheap tickets D air pollution Question 43: It is mentioned in paragraph that the public transportation systems in the US are good in A large states B some states C large cities D all cities Question 44: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A Few college students in the US have their own cars B Families in the US often have more than one car C Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities D The underground systems are popular in some major US cities Question 45: The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A at the latest time and nearest place B at an appropriate time and place C at the fastest time and nearest place D at an early time and nearby place Question 46: Which of the following is true about transport in Britain? A Long-distance travel in Britain is only by road B Heavier items and raw materials are often transported by train C There are no regular flights between regional airports D Trains are usually cheaper than long-distance coach services Question 47: According to the information in paragraph 5, long-distance travellers in the US can choose from mode(s) of transport A one B two C three D four Trang 4/7 - Mã đề thi 794 Question 48: It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are A traffic jams and pollution B drink-driving and traffic jams C speeding and bad roads D accidents and pollution Question 49: According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because A they think it is not good enough B petrol is relatively cheap in Britain C they see no reason to use their cars less D they like to share rides with neighbours Question 50: The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by A Americans B major cities C neighbours D the government Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 51: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece A a down-to-earth work of art B a large work of art C an excellent work of art D an expensive work of art Question 52: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence A openly criticised B publicly supported C publicly said D strongly condemned Question 53: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast A significant difference B interesting resemblance C minor comparison D complete coincidence Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 54: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade relations with other countries A expanded B balanced C boosted D restricted Question 55: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures A physical B damaging C severe D beneficial Read the following passage on social issues in American schools, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 56 to 65 In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems They must (56) with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English They must respond to demands (57) the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children Schools must make sure that students develop (58) skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers Schools are (59) these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (60) a second language and, in some communities, setting up bilingual schools They are opening (61) the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from African, Asian, and other cultures Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (62) 40 percent of American students who not go on to higher education In the (63) of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was necessary to (64) a start in America They are no longer A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys (65) the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation.” (Extracted from InfoUSA – CD Version) Trang 5/7 - Mã đề thi 794 Question 56: A fight Question 57: A that Question 58: A basics Question 59: A distributing Question 60: A as Question 61: A for Question 62: A fairly Question 63: A ways Question 64: A take Question 65: A to B cope B whether B basic B delivering B from B up B nearly B minds B get B for C stay C what C basis C discharging C with C into C mostly C words C bring C in D D who D base D addressing D like D on D slightly D directions D make D at Read the following passage on architecture by Lawrence B Anderson, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 66 to 75 Architecture is the practice of building design and its resulting products; customary usage refers only to those designs and structures that are culturally significant Architecture is to building as literature is to the printed word Vitruvius, a 1st-century BC Roman, wrote encyclopedically about architecture, and the English poet Sir Henry Wotton was quoting him in his charmingly phrased dictum: “Well building hath three conditions: Commoditie, Firmenes, and Delight.” More prosaically, one would say today that architecture must satisfy its intended uses, must be technically sound, and must convey aesthetic meaning But the best buildings are often so well constructed that they outlast their original use They then survive not only as beautiful objects, but as documents of the history of cultures, achievements in architecture that testify to the nature of the society that produced them These achievements are never wholly the work of individuals Architecture is a social art Architectural form is inevitably influenced by the technologies applied, but building technology is conservative and knowledge about it is cumulative Precast concrete, for instance, has not rendered brick obsolete Although design and construction have become highly sophisticated and are often computer directed, this complex apparatus rests on preindustrial traditions inherited from millennia during which most structures were lived in by the people who erected them The technical demands on building remain the elemental ones – to exclude enemies, to circumvent gravity, and to avoid discomforts caused by an excess of heat or cold or by the intrusion of rain, wind, or vermin This is no trivial assignment even with the best modern technology The availability of suitable materials fostered the crafts to exploit them and influenced the shapes of buildings Large areas of the world were once forested, and their inhabitants developed carpentry Although it has become relatively scarce, timber remains an important building material Many kinds of stone lend themselves to building Stone and marble were chosen for important monuments because they are incombustible and can be expected to endure Stone is also a sculptural material; stone architecture was often integral with stone sculpture The use of stone has declined, however, because a number of other materials are more amenable to industrial use and assembly Some regions lack both timber and stone; their peoples used the earth itself, tamping certain mixtures into walls or forming them into bricks to be dried in the sun Later they baked these substances in kilns, producing a range of bricks and tiles with greater durability (Extracted from Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 Encyclopedia – DVD Version) Question 66: According to the passage, the term “architecture” is normally used to refer to the designs and structures that have A technical importance B cultural significance C social importance D religious significance Question 67: Which of the following is NOT considered an essential characteristic of architecture according to the passage? A Utility B Beauty C Strength D Economy Trang 6/7 - Mã đề thi 794 Question 68: When well-constructed buildings exist longer than their original use, they serve as A witnesses to major ancient wars B museums and exhibition galleries C witnesses to their historical times D monuments to ancient time heroes Question 69: The author uses the phrase “social art” in the first paragraph to emphasise that architecture is an A art that belongs to a society B achievement of many sociologists C achievement of many people D art that is very much socialised Question 70: According to the passage, knowledge about building technology A includes the experience gained from generation to generation B is always influenced by a wide range of technological applications C is based on modern technologies rather than traditions D has experienced complete changes for generations Question 71: The word “obsolete” in paragraph mostly means A out of place B out of hand C out of date D out of order Question 72: Which of the following factors must be taken into account in both ancient and modern architecture according to the information in paragraph 2? A Sophisticated building technologies B Fundamental technical demands on building C Basic needs and the availability of materials D Basic safety rules in the building industry Question 73: According to the passage, stone and marble were used for buildings of historical importance because they A make structures look more attractive B are non-flammable and last long C are inflammable and endurable D give warmth and comfort to their owners Question 74:_According to the passage, today stone has been used less as a building material because A it has less influence on the shapes of buildings and sculptures B stone architecture is essential to the number of stone sculptures C there have been other more suitable materials for industrial use D it has become relatively scarce and more difficult to exploit Question 75: The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to A mixtures B regions C timber and stone D walls and bricks 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 Question 76: A amaze B release C offer D believe Question 77: A calculate B chemical C attractive D similar Question 78: A career B cocktail C actor D rubbish Question 79: A tradition B socialise C memory D animal Question 80: A biology B ability C interactive D inaccurate THE END Trang 7/7 - Mã đề thi 794 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 07 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 859 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM CÓ 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions Question 1: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour A Fiona will finish typing the report in an hour B Fiona finished the report an hour ago C It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report D It took Fiona an hour to type the report Question 2: Walking on the grass in the park is not permitted A We must not walk on the grass in the park B You can walk on the grass in the park if you want to C People like walking on the grass in the park D We not have to walk on the grass in the park Question 3: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly A Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly B That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion C Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly D That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion Question 4: “I will not leave until I see the manager,” said the customer A The customer said he would leave before he saw the manager B The customer decided to leave because he did not see the manager C The customer refused to leave until he saw the manager D The customer was persuaded to see the manager before leaving Question 5: She prefers going to the library to staying at home A She would rather go to the library than stay at home B She does not like either going to the library or staying at home C She likes nothing better than going to the library D She stays at home instead of going to the library Question 6: No matter how hard Fred tried to lose weight, he did not succeed A Fred tried very hard to lose weight and succeeded B It was hard for Fred to lose weight because he never succeeded C However hard Fred tried, he could not lose weight D It did not matter whether Fred could lose weight Question 7: “Please accept my apology for arriving late,” said Janet to her employer A Janet quickly made an apology and the employer accepted it B Janet apologised to her employer for her late arrival C Janet thought she would apologise to her employer for arriving late D Janet had to make an apology because her employer demanded it Question 8: She did not study hard enough to win the scholarship A Winning the scholarship did not make her study harder B It was very hard for her to win the scholarship C She studied hard but she could not win the scholarship D She could have won the scholarship if she had studied harder Trang 1/7 - Mã đề thi 859 Question 9: To my surprise, the stranger knew my name A I was surprised that the stranger knew my name B It surprised the stranger that I knew his name C My name was the only thing the stranger knew D What surprised me most was the stranger’s name Question 10: The situation was so embarrassing that she did not know what to A It was such an embarrassing situation; however, she did not know what to B She did not know what to do, though it was not an embarrassing situation C So embarrassing was the situation that she did not know what to D So embarrassing the situation was that she did not know what to Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 11 to 20 Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars In the US large cities have good public transportation systems The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc Many college and even high-school students have their own cars Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam Longdistance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail In the US much long-distance travel is by air America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less (Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000) Question 11: In Britain and the US most people travel by A road B rail C air D sea Question 12: According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to A long distances B heavy traffic C air pollution D cheap tickets Trang 2/7 - Mã đề thi 859 Question 13: It is mentioned in paragraph that the public transportation systems in the US are good in A some states B large cities C all cities D large states Question 14: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A Few college students in the US have their own cars B Families in the US often have more than one car C Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities D The underground systems are popular in some major US cities Question 15: The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A at the latest time and nearest place B at the fastest time and nearest place C at an appropriate time and place D at an early time and nearby place Question 16: Which of the following is true about transport in Britain? A Trains are usually cheaper than long-distance coach services B There are no regular flights between regional airports C Heavier items and raw materials are often transported by train D Long-distance travel in Britain is only by road Question 17: According to the information in paragraph 5, long-distance travellers in the US can choose from mode(s) of transport A four B three C two D one Question 18: It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are A accidents and pollution B speeding and bad roads C drink-driving and traffic jams D traffic jams and pollution Question 19: According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because A they see no reason to use their cars less B petrol is relatively cheap in Britain C they like to share rides with neighbours D they think it is not good enough Question 20: The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by A neighbours B major cities C the government D Americans Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 21: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures A severe B physical C damaging D beneficial Question 22: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade relations with other countries A restricted B boosted C balanced D expanded Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 23: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast A minor comparison B significant difference C complete coincidence D interesting resemblance Question 24: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece A a down-to-earth work of art B a large work of art C an excellent work of art D an expensive work of art Question 25: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence A publicly said B strongly condemned C openly criticised D publicly supported Trang 3/7 - Mã đề thi 859 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 Question 26: A tradition B memory C socialise D animal Question 27: A interactive B ability C inaccurate D biology Question 28: A similar B calculate C chemical D attractive Question 29: A actor B rubbish C career D cocktail Question 30: A release B believe C amaze D offer Read the following passage on social issues in American schools, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 31 to 40 In addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems They must (31) with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English They must respond to demands (32) the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children Schools must make sure that students develop (33) skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers Schools are (34) these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (35) a second language and, in some communities, setting up bilingual schools They are opening (36) the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from African, Asian, and other cultures Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (37) 40 percent of American students who not go on to higher education In the (38) of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was necessary to (39) a start in America They are no longer A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys (40) the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation.” (Extracted from InfoUSA – CD Version) Question 31: A stay Question 32: A that Question 33: A basis Question 34: A discharging Question 35: A as Question 36: A into Question 37: A slightly Question 38: A ways Question 39: A take Question 40: A at B cope B what B base B distributing B with B for B mostly B minds B get B for C fight C whether C basic C delivering C like C up C fairly C directions C make C in D D who D basics D addressing D from D on D nearly D words D bring D to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 41: I can’t find my dictionary at the moment I hope it will up soon A turn B come C clear D look Question 42: Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?” Christy: “ .” A Allow yourself B Help yourself C Be yourself D Do it yourself Question 43: I with my aunt when I am on holiday in Ho Chi Minh City next month A will have been staying B will be staying C will have stayed D stay Trang 4/7 - Mã đề thi 859 Question 44: He died lung cancer last month, leaving his wife in great shock A for B of C in D by Question 45: Geometry is a branch of mathematics the properties of lines, curves, shapes, and surfaces A that it is concerned with B that concerned with C that concerning with D concerned with Question 46: Although we have a large number of students, each one receives attention A only B alone C separate D individual Question 47: The language centre offers courses of various levels, such as elementary, intermediate and A advanced B advancing C advance D advancement Question 48: She passed the National High School Graduation Exam with colours A true B red C bright D flying Question 49: They live on a busy road a lot of noise from traffic A There must have B There must be C It must have been D It must be Question 50: Due to ever more spreading poaching, there a dramatic decline in the number of elephants over the last decade A has been B had been C was D is Question 51: I work last week, but I changed my mind A have started B was going to start C had started D would start Question 52: The Principal usually has his pupils waste paper for their mini-project A collect B having collected C collected D to collect Question 53: make a good impression on her A Only so doing can I B Only by so doing I can C Only by doing so I can D Only by doing so can I Question 54: People don’t like the way he shows off, ? A they B does he C don’t they D doesn’t he Question 55: He is a very intelligent boy; , he sometimes gets bad marks A however B otherwise C thus D so Question 56: Anna is holding her shopping bag with one hand and turning the door handle with A another B the other C other D others Question 57: that Columbus discovered America A It was in 1492 B There was in 1492 C In 1492 D That was in 1492 Question 58: Nowadays, with the help of the computer, teachers have developed a approach to teaching A multilingual B multimedia C multilateral D multiple-choice Question 59: She started the course two months ago but dropped after only a month A off B in C back D out Question 60: Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” Maria: “ .” A Not for me B Never mind C Not enough D Not at all Question 61: The use of vitamin and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans A materials B supplements C components D ingredients Question 62: No matter how angry he was, he would never to violence A refuse B resist C resort D resolve Question 63: He came a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview A in for B out of C off D over Question 64: The children made a funny story and wrote it on the card A for B up C off D out Trang 5/7 - Mã đề thi 859 Question 65: Ann: “Do you need any help?” Kate: “ .” A That’s fine by me C No, thanks I can manage B That’s all for now D I haven’t got a clue Read the following passage on architecture by Lawrence B Anderson, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 66 to 75 Architecture is the practice of building design and its resulting products; customary usage refers only to those designs and structures that are culturally significant Architecture is to building as literature is to the printed word Vitruvius, a 1st-century BC Roman, wrote encyclopedically about architecture, and the English poet Sir Henry Wotton was quoting him in his charmingly phrased dictum: “Well building hath three conditions: Commoditie, Firmenes, and Delight.” More prosaically, one would say today that architecture must satisfy its intended uses, must be technically sound, and must convey aesthetic meaning But the best buildings are often so well constructed that they outlast their original use They then survive not only as beautiful objects, but as documents of the history of cultures, achievements in architecture that testify to the nature of the society that produced them These achievements are never wholly the work of individuals Architecture is a social art Architectural form is inevitably influenced by the technologies applied, but building technology is conservative and knowledge about it is cumulative Precast concrete, for instance, has not rendered brick obsolete Although design and construction have become highly sophisticated and are often computer directed, this complex apparatus rests on preindustrial traditions inherited from millennia during which most structures were lived in by the people who erected them The technical demands on building remain the elemental ones – to exclude enemies, to circumvent gravity, and to avoid discomforts caused by an excess of heat or cold or by the intrusion of rain, wind, or vermin This is no trivial assignment even with the best modern technology The availability of suitable materials fostered the crafts to exploit them and influenced the shapes of buildings Large areas of the world were once forested, and their inhabitants developed carpentry Although it has become relatively scarce, timber remains an important building material Many kinds of stone lend themselves to building Stone and marble were chosen for important monuments because they are incombustible and can be expected to endure Stone is also a sculptural material; stone architecture was often integral with stone sculpture The use of stone has declined, however, because a number of other materials are more amenable to industrial use and assembly Some regions lack both timber and stone; their peoples used the earth itself, tamping certain mixtures into walls or forming them into bricks to be dried in the sun Later they baked these substances in kilns, producing a range of bricks and tiles with greater durability (Extracted from Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 Encyclopedia – DVD Version) Question 66:_According to the passage, the term “architecture” is normally used to refer to the designs and structures that have A religious significance B cultural significance C technical importance D social importance Question 67:_Which of the following is NOT considered an essential characteristic of architecture according to the passage? A Beauty B Utility C Economy D Strength Question 68: When well-constructed buildings exist longer than their original use, they serve as A museums and exhibition galleries B monuments to ancient time heroes C witnesses to their historical times D witnesses to major ancient wars Question 69: The author uses the phrase “social art” in the first paragraph to emphasise that architecture is an A achievement of many people B art that belongs to a society C achievement of many sociologists D art that is very much socialised Trang 6/7 - Mã đề thi 859 Question 70: According to the passage, knowledge about building technology A is always influenced by a wide range of technological applications B includes the experience gained from generation to generation C is based on modern technologies rather than traditions D has experienced complete changes for generations Question 71: The word “obsolete” in paragraph mostly means A out of hand B out of place C out of date D out of order Question 72: Which of the following factors must be taken into account in both ancient and modern architecture according to the information in paragraph 2? A Basic safety rules in the building industry B Basic needs and the availability of materials C Sophisticated building technologies D Fundamental technical demands on building Question 73:_According to the passage, stone and marble were used for buildings of historical importance because they A make structures look more attractive B give warmth and comfort to their owners C are non-flammable and last long D are inflammable and endurable Question 74:_According to the passage, today stone has been used less as a building material because A it has less influence on the shapes of buildings and sculptures B stone architecture is essential to the number of stone sculptures C there have been other more suitable materials for industrial use D it has become relatively scarce and more difficult to exploit Question 75: The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to A timber and stone B mixtures C regions D walls and bricks Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 76: A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events A B C are usually imaginary D Question 77: He has hardly never given a more impressive performance than this A B C D Question 78: Not until he got home he realised he had forgotten to give her the present A B C D Question 79: A lot of people stop smoking because they are afraid their health will be affected and A B C early death D Question 80: The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam A B C D THE END Trang 7/7 - Mã đề thi 859 [...]... D like D up D nearly D ways D bring D for THE END Trang 7/7 - Mã đề thi 426 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 07 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 537 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM CÓ 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or... timber and stone _ - - THE END Trang 7/7 - Mã đề thi 537 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 07 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 681 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM CÓ 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or... discharging D with D up D fairly D minds D make D for THE END Trang 7/7 - Mã đề thi 681 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 07 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 794 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM CÓ 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or... speeding and bad roads B accidents and pollution C traffic jams and pollution D drink-driving and traffic jams Trang 4/7 - Mã đề thi 537 Question 57: According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because A they see no reason to use their cars less B they think it is not good enough C they like to share rides with neighbours D petrol is relatively cheap in Britain Question 58:... report an hour ago D It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report Trang 5/7 - Mã đề thi 537 Question 68: To my surprise, the stranger knew my name A I was surprised that the stranger knew my name B It surprised the stranger that I knew his name C What surprised me most was the stranger’s name D My name was the only thing the stranger knew Question 69: No matter how hard Fred tried to lose weight,... hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast A minor comparison B significant difference C complete coincidence D interesting resemblance Trang 2/7 - Mã đề thi 426 Question 32: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece A a large work of art B an expensive work of art C an excellent work of art D a down-to-earth work of art... neighbours B petrol is relatively cheap in Britain C they see no reason to use their cars less D they think it is not good enough Question 58: The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by A Americans B neighbours C major cities D the government Trang 5/7 - Mã đề thi 681 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE... the only thing the stranger knew D I was surprised that the stranger knew my name Question 68: She did not study hard enough to win the scholarship A It was very hard for her to win the scholarship B She could have won the scholarship if she had studied harder C Winning the scholarship did not make her study harder D She studied hard but she could not win the scholarship Trang 6/7 - Mã đề thi 681 Question... Question 11: He has hardly never given a more impressive performance than this A B C D Question 12: The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam A B C D Question 13: A lot of people stop smoking because they are afraid their health will be affected and A B C early death D Trang 1/7 - Mã đề thi 537 Read the following passage on social issues in American schools,... two C three D four Trang 4/7 - Mã đề thi 794 Question 48: It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are A traffic jams and pollution B drink-driving and traffic jams C speeding and bad roads D accidents and pollution Question 49: According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because A they think it is not good enough B petrol ... Mã đề thi 318 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 07 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi. .. Mã đề thi 426 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 07 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi. .. Mã đề thi 537 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 07 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi