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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2011 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 40 258 D C C A D A C B D C A D A B D D B C D D C B A D C D C D B B C A D B A A C A C B Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối: D 475 A A D A D C D C D A C C A D C D D A B B B B D B B B A C A B B C C A A C D A D C Mã đề thi 642 739 D C D B A A C B C A B B D A B D C A B B B B B B A B D A C B C A A D B C A C A C D B B B B B A D C C A D A D D C A D B D D D C D C D D D C A B C D A B C A C D A 836 A A D D C D B C C B A C C C C C C B C C B A B A D B C D D B A D D A D B B D A B 914 B C B A C B D D A D B B B A D B D D D C C B B C A A A C D B D C D D A D C C B C 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 80 258 C C A C A B C B A D B C C D C C C B A A A B B B A D A D B A B D A A B D D B B D 475 C D A B C A D D C C D B B A C B D D D D B C A B A A B D D B B C A B C C A B C A Mã đề thi 642 739 A B A A C C D C A C C B D B B D D C B D C A B C D A B B D C B B C C C C A A A A C D D B C B D A C A C D A D C D C C A D B B A D B A B A A A D C A D D B D C B A 836 D A A D B D A B D B C B A C A D A B A A B A C C D B C B D B D A C C B D A C A D 914 C D D B A B C C A A A A B C C B A C A C C D B C A D D D C A B B D B A A A D A B BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2011 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 258 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 1: A bushes Question 2: A debt Question 3: A enough Question 4: A apply Question 5: A funny B wishes B climbing B cough B maximum B rubbish C researches C timber C thorough C cactus C upper D headaches D lamb D tough D national D student 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: Generally, the South of England is as as the North A flat B less flat C flatter D the flattest Question 7: Helen is traveling to Germany tomorrow on her first working trip and she is very excited it A for B against C about D with Question 8: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A didn’t he B had he C would he D hadn’t he Question 9: John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” Mickey: “ .” A No, I won’t B No, I wouldn’t C Yes, let’s D Yes, I’d love to Question 10: Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they a better selection of clothes A will find B would be finding C would have found D will have found Question 11: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary A ingredients B factors C substances D elements Question 12: What views Americans and Asians have about love and marriage? A tradition B traditionally C traditionalism D traditional Question 13: I can’t this noise any longer I’m going to write a letter of complaint to the local authority about this problem A put up with B take away from C get back to D make out of Question 14: Helen: “Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains?” Kim: “ .” A That’s very nice of you B The beach definitely C I’d love to go D Thanks for the mountains Question 15: George: “ .” Michelle: “Thank you for your compliment.” A You’ve done your work B This is a present for you C I’m glad that you’re well again D You look pretty in this dress Question 16: Bill managed to get to the train station himself his leg was broken A because B because of C in spite of D although Question 17: Dr Smith is the person in I don’t have much confidence A which B whom C him D that Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 258 Question 18: This director has some famous films but I think this one is the best A done B conducted C made D composed Question 19: He wondered his sister looked like, because they hadn’t seen each other for a long time A why B which C how D what Question 20: Does Mr Ba bring his farm to the local market every day? A productivity B product C production D produce Question 21: This is the most difficult job I’ve ever had to A by heart B by chance C by far D by myself Question 22: Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant A stopped B will have stopped C are stopping D would stop Question 23: During the Enlightenment, the powers and uses of reason A were stressed B stressed C were stressing D had stressed Question 24: He is a typical , always looking on the bright side of everything A pessimist B introvert C extrovert D optimist Question 25: That style of dress have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death A wouldn’t B shan’t C can’t D oughtn’t Question 26: Bottles of medicine must have childproof caps children think medicine is candy and poison themselves A even though B if so C so that D in case Question 27: My favourite team 15 games so far this season, and will probably win the championship A are winning B won C have won D will win Question 28: You should have your composition carefully before you handed it in A seen through B thought of C looked in D gone over Question 29: “Don’t worry about your necklace Give it to me and I promise to great care of it.” A bring B take C keep D make Question 30: The police are going to look the disappearance of the child A around B into C through D after 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 31: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink A exhausted B surprised C frightened D excited Question 32: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble A exactly as things really happen B with a negative attitude C in a harmful way D as trustingly as you can Question 33: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy A feeling embarrassed B talking too much C very happy and satisfied D easily annoyed or irritated Question 34: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people A went off accidentally B fell down unexpectedly C exploded suddenly D erupted violently Question 35: We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time A feel thankful for B depreciate C require D are proud of Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 258 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 36: The bigger of the three daily meals for most American families is dinner, served A B C D at about six o’clock Question 37: The word “scuba” is actually an acronym that comes of the phrase “self-contained A B C D underwater breathing apparatus” Question 38: Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists A B C D Question 39: The old woman cannot remember the place which she kept her savings A B C D Question 40: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end 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 41: for breakfast is bread and eggs A That I only like B Which better I like C What I like most D The food what I like Question 42: Before he was 20, he developed for the personal computer A the world first computer's language B the computer language for the first world C the world's first computer language D the first world's computer language Question 43: According to the conditions of my scholarship, after graduation, A I will be employed full-time by the university B I would be offered by the university C the university will employ me full-time D an employer will give me a full-time job Question 44: He has been to the school library many times A if the semester has started B while the semester is starting C since the semester started D after the semester starts Question 45: Only after food has been dried or canned A should it be stored for later consumption B it can be stored for later consumption C that it is stored for later consumption D was it stored for later consumption 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 46: The test we did last time was more difficult than this one A We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time B This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time C This time we have to the most difficult test of all D The test we have done this time is not difficult at all Question 47: He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart A The fact that he has a weak heart cannot stop him practicing scuba diving B Scuba diving makes him suffer from having a weak heart C The reason why he cannot practice scuba diving is that he has a weak heart D He has a weak heart but he continues to practice scuba diving Question 48: She asked John to repeat what he had said A “Will you please repeat what John said?” she asked B “Please repeat what you said, John,” she said C “You have to repeat what you say, John,” she said D “Please repeat what you said to John,” she said Question 49: People believe that neither side wanted war A Neither side is believed to have wanted war B Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war C War is believed to be wanted by either side D It is believed that war broke out from both sides Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 258 Question 50: “No, it’s not true I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said A Jean refused to steal the money B Jean did not intend to steal the money C Jean admitted stealing the money D Jean denied having stolen the money Read the following passage taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009, 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 Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As (51) as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The (52) of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (53) provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries (54) , many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (55) of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (56) on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (57) capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (58) abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In (59) , school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (60) books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged Question 51: A frequently Question 52: A digit Question 53: A that Question 54: A Otherwise Question 55: A fine Question 56: A go Question 57: A economical Question 58: A for Question 59: A contrast Question 60: A maintain B recently B amount B who B Therefore B fee B come B educational B with B converse B obtain C freshly C number C which C Consequently C cost C rely C financial C on C contrary C contain D newly D numeral D this D Nevertheless D sum D stay D political D by D conflict D attain Read the following passage taken from Building skills for the TOEFL iBT – Advanced by Linda Robinson Fellag, 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 MICKEY MANTLE Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest baseball players of all time He played for the New York Yankees in their years of glory From the time Mantle began to play professionally in 1951 to his last year in 1968, baseball was the most popular game in the United States For many people, Mantle symbolized the hope, prosperity, and confidence of America at that time Mantle was a fast and powerful player, a “switch-hitter” who could bat both right-handed and left-handed He won game after game, one World Series championship after another, for his team He was a wonderful athlete, but this alone cannot explain America’s fascination with him Perhaps it was because he was a handsome, red-haired country boy, the son of a poor miner from Oklahoma His career, from the lead mines of the West to the heights of success and fame, was a fairy-tale version of the American dream Or perhaps it was because America always loves a “natural”: a person who wins without seeming to try, whose talent appears to come from an inner grace That was Mickey Mantle But like many celebrities, Mickey Mantle had a private life that was full of problems He played without complaint despite constant pain from injuries He lived to fulfill his father’s dreams and drank to forget his father’s early death It was a terrible addiction that finally destroyed his body It gave him cirrhosis of the liver and accelerated the advance of liver cancer Even when Mickey Mantle had turned away from his old life and warned young people not to follow his example, the destructive process could not be stopped Despite a liver transplant operation that had all those who loved and admired him hoping for a recovery, Mickey Mantle died of cancer at the age of 63 Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 258 Question 61: What is the main idea of the passage? A Mickey Mantle’s success and private life full of problems B Mickey Mantle as the greatest baseball player of all time C Mickey Mantle and the history of baseball D Mickey Mantle and his career as a baseball player Question 62: It can be inferred from paragraph that Mantle A introduced baseball into the US B earned a lot of money from baseball C had to try hard to be a professional player D played for New York Yankees all his life Question 63: According to the passage, Mantle could A bat better with his left hand than with his right hand B hit with the bat on either side of his body C give the most powerful hit in his team D hit the ball to score from a long distance Question 64: The word “this” in paragraph refers to A Mantle’s being fascinated by many people B Mantle’s being a wonderful athlete C Mantle’s being a “switch-hitter” D Mantle’s being a fast and powerful player Question 65: It can be inferred from the passage that for most Americans A success in Mantle’s career was difficult to believe B Mantle had a lot of difficulty achieving fame and success C success in Mantle’s career was unnatural D Mantle had to be trained hard to become a good player Question 66: The author uses the word “But” in paragraph to A explain how Mantle got into trouble B give an example of the trouble in Mantle’s private life C give an argument in favor of Mantle’s success and fame D change the topic of the passage Question 67: The word “fulfill” in paragraph mostly means A achieve what is hoped for, wished for, or expected B something in the way that you have been told C what you have promised or agreed to D get closer to something that you are chasing Question 68: The word “accelerated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A delayed B worsened C bettered D quickened Question 69: We can see from paragraph that after his father’s death, Mantle A forgot his father’s dream B suffered a lot of pain C led a happier life D played even better Question 70: Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause of the destruction of Mantle’s body? A His way of life B His loneliness C His own dream D His liver transplant operation Read the following passage taken from Cultural Guide – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 7th Edition, 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 The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit Only a few people who live in the country work on farms Many commute to work in towns Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 258 The countryside faces many threats Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife Land is also needed for new houses The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns Life may be difficult for people who live in the country Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks Question 71: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain A none of the areas faces the sea B only a few farms are publicly owned C most beautiful areas are not well preserved D it is difficult to travel from one farm to another Question 72: The word “enclosed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A rotated B embraced C blocked D surrounded Question 73: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain? A Going swimming B Picking fruit C Going for a walk D Riding a bicycle Question 74: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A Those who dream of living in the country B Those who go to fruit farms in summer C Those who go to the country for a picnic D Those who commute to work in towns Question 75: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain? A Protests against the building work B Modern farming practices C Plants and wildlife D The green belt around cities Question 76: The phrase “associated with” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A supported by B referred to C separated from D related to Question 77: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT A the use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside B camps are set up by protesters to stop the construction work C the green belt is under pressure because of the need for land D all organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction Question 78: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A are limited B are endless C are horizontal D are varied Question 79: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because A their children enjoy country life B they enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there C hospitals, schools and shops are conveniently located there D life there may be easier for them Question 80: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A The majority of American people live in cities and towns B Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation C Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances D Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside THE END -Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 258 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2011 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 475 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: This is the most difficult job I’ve ever had to A by far B by heart C by chance D by myself Question 2: “Don’t worry about your necklace Give it to me and I promise to great care of it.” A take B make C bring D keep Question 3: George: “ .” Michelle: “Thank you for your compliment.” A You’ve done your work B This is a present for you C I’m glad that you’re well again D You look pretty in this dress Question 4: Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant A will have stopped B would stop C are stopping D stopped Question 5: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A hadn’t he B would he C didn’t he D had he Question 6: This director has some famous films but I think this one is the best A conducted B composed C made D done Question 7: John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” Mickey: “ .” A No, I wouldn’t B Yes, let’s C No, I won’t D Yes, I’d love to Question 8: The police are going to look the disappearance of the child A after B around C into D through Question 9: Helen: “Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains?” Kim: “ .” A Thanks for the mountains B I’d love to go C That’s very nice of you D The beach definitely Question 10: Dr Smith is the person in I don’t have much confidence A whom B him C that D which Question 11: What views Americans and Asians have about love and marriage? A tradition B traditionalism C traditional D traditionally Question 12: During the Enlightenment, the powers and uses of reason A had stressed B were stressing C were stressed D stressed Question 13: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary A ingredients B substances C elements D factors Question 14: My favourite team 15 games so far this season, and will probably win the championship A won B will win C are winning D have won Question 15: Bill managed to get to the train station himself his leg was broken A in spite of B because of C although D because Question 16: He wondered his sister looked like, because they hadn’t seen each other for a long time A why B which C how D what Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 475 Question 17: Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they a better selection of clothes A would be finding B will have found C will find D would have found Question 18: Generally, the South of England is as as the North A flat B flatter C the flattest D less flat Question 19: That style of dress have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death A wouldn’t B can’t C shan’t D oughtn’t Question 20: Bottles of medicine must have childproof caps children think medicine is candy and poison themselves A so that B in case C if so D even though Question 21: You should have your composition carefully before you handed it in A looked in B gone over C seen through D thought of Question 22: I can’t this noise any longer I’m going to write a letter of complaint to the local authority about this problem A take away from B put up with C get back to D make out of Question 23: Helen is traveling to Germany tomorrow on her first working trip and she is very excited it A with B for C against D about Question 24: He is a typical , always looking on the bright side of everything A extrovert B optimist C introvert D pessimist Question 25: Does Mr Ba bring his farm to the local market every day? A product B produce C productivity D production Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 26: A bushes Question 27: A thorough Question 28: A climbing Question 29: A apply Question 30: A funny B headaches B tough B lamb B national B student C researches C enough C timber C maximum C upper D wishes D cough D debt D cactus D rubbish 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 31: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end A B C D Question 32: The old woman cannot remember the place which she kept her savings A B C D Question 33: The word “scuba” is actually an acronym that comes of the phrase “self-contained A B C D underwater breathing apparatus” Question 34: The bigger of the three daily meals for most American families is dinner, served A B C D at about six o’clock Question 35: Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists 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 36: for breakfast is bread and eggs A Which better I like B That I only like C What I like most D The food what I like Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 475 Question 42: He has been to the school library many times A since the semester started B while the semester is starting C if the semester has started D after the semester starts Question 43: Before he was 20, he developed for the personal computer A the first world's computer language B the world first computer's language C the world's first computer language D the computer language for the first world Question 44: According to the conditions of my scholarship, after graduation, A an employer will give me a full-time job B the university will employ me full-time C I will be employed full-time by the university D I would be offered by the university Question 45: Only after food has been dried or canned A was it stored for later consumption B it can be stored for later consumption C should it be stored for later consumption D that it is stored for later consumption 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 46: He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart A He has a weak heart but he continues to practice scuba diving B The reason why he cannot practice scuba diving is that he has a weak heart C The fact that he has a weak heart cannot stop him practicing scuba diving D Scuba diving makes him suffer from having a weak heart Question 47: The test we did last time was more difficult than this one A This time we have to the most difficult test of all B This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time C We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time D The test we have done this time is not difficult at all Question 48: “No, it’s not true I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said A Jean refused to steal the money B Jean admitted stealing the money C Jean did not intend to steal the money D Jean denied having stolen the money Question 49: She asked John to repeat what he had said A “Please repeat what you said to John,” she said B “Will you please repeat what John said?” she asked C “Please repeat what you said, John,” she said D “You have to repeat what you say, John,” she said Question 50: People believe that neither side wanted war A Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war B War is believed to be wanted by either side C It is believed that war broke out from both sides D Neither side is believed to have wanted war Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 51: A headaches Question 52: A tough Question 53: A timber Question 54: A national Question 55: A rubbish B bushes B enough B debt B apply B funny C researches C thorough C climbing C cactus C student D wishes D cough D lamb D maximum D upper 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 56: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end A B C D Question 57: The old woman cannot remember the place which she kept her savings A B C D Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 739 Question 58: The word “scuba” is actually an acronym that comes of the phrase “self-contained A B C D underwater breathing apparatus” Question 59: The bigger of the three daily meals for most American families is dinner, served A B C D at about six o’clock Question 60: Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists A B C D Read the following passage taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 61 to 70 Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As (61) as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The (62) of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (63) provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries (64) , many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (65) of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (66) on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (67) capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (68) abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In (69) , school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (70) books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged Question 61: A frequently B newly C freshly D recently Question 62: A digit B number C numeral D amount Question 63: A who B which C that D this Question 64: A Nevertheless B Consequently C Otherwise D Therefore Question 65: A cost B sum C fee D fine Question 66: A go B come C stay D rely Question 67: A political B economical C educational D financial Question 68: A for B on C by D with Question 69: A converse B conflict C contrast D contrary Question 70: A obtain B attain C contain D maintain Read the following passage taken from Cultural Guide – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 7th Edition, 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 The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit Only a few people who live in the country work on farms Many commute to work in towns Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle The countryside faces many threats Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife Land is also needed for new houses The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 739 America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns Life may be difficult for people who live in the country Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks Question 71: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain A it is difficult to travel from one farm to another B only a few farms are publicly owned C none of the areas faces the sea D most beautiful areas are not well preserved Question 72: The word “enclosed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A rotated B embraced C blocked D surrounded Question 73: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain? A Going swimming B Going for a walk C Riding a bicycle D Picking fruit Question 74: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A Those who dream of living in the country B Those who go to the country for a picnic C Those who commute to work in towns D Those who go to fruit farms in summer Question 75: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain? A Modern farming practices B Plants and wildlife C Protests against the building work D The green belt around cities Question 76: The phrase “associated with” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A separated from B supported by C related to D referred to Question 77: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT A the green belt is under pressure because of the need for land B the use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside C camps are set up by protesters to stop the construction work D all organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction Question 78: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A are varied B are endless C are horizontal D are limited Question 79: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because A life there may be easier for them B hospitals, schools and shops are conveniently located there C they enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there D their children enjoy country life Question 80: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside B Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances C Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation D The majority of American people live in cities and towns THE END Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 739 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2011 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 836 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A had he B didn’t he C hadn’t he D would he Question 2: “Don’t worry about your necklace Give it to me and I promise to great care of it.” A take B keep C bring D make Question 3: John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” Mickey: “ .” A No, I won’t B No, I wouldn’t C Yes, let’s D Yes, I’d love to Question 4: The police are going to look the disappearance of the child A after B around C through D into Question 5: He wondered his sister looked like, because they hadn’t seen each other for a long time A which B why C what D how Question 6: He is a typical , always looking on the bright side of everything A introvert B extrovert C pessimist D optimist Question 7: This is the most difficult job I’ve ever had to A by heart B by far C by myself D by chance Question 8: This director has some famous films but I think this one is the best A conducted B done C made D composed Question 9: Bill managed to get to the train station himself his leg was broken A in spite of B because C although D because of Question 10: What views Americans and Asians have about love and marriage? A traditionally B traditional C traditionalism D tradition Question 11: Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant A will have stopped B would stop C stopped D are stopping Question 12: You should have your composition carefully before you handed it in A thought of B looked in C gone over D seen through Question 13: My favourite team 15 games so far this season, and will probably win the championship A won B will win C have won D are winning Question 14: I can’t this noise any longer I’m going to write a letter of complaint to the local authority about this problem A make out of B take away from C put up with D get back to Question 15: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary A elements B substances C ingredients D factors Question 16: George: “ .” Michelle: “Thank you for your compliment.” A This is a present for you B I’m glad that you’re well again C You look pretty in this dress D You’ve done your work Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 836 Question 17: Bottles of medicine must have childproof caps children think medicine is candy and poison themselves A so that B even though C in case D if so Question 18: Generally, the South of England is as as the North A the flattest B flat C flatter D less flat Question 19: Helen is traveling to Germany tomorrow on her first working trip and she is very excited it A against B with C about D for Question 20: During the Enlightenment, the powers and uses of reason A stressed B were stressing C were stressed D had stressed Question 21: Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they a better selection of clothes A will have found B would have found C will find D would be finding Question 22: Helen: “Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains?” Kim: “ .” A The beach definitely B I’d love to go C Thanks for the mountains D That’s very nice of you Question 23: Does Mr Ba bring his farm to the local market every day? A product B produce C production D productivity Question 24: Dr Smith is the person in I don’t have much confidence A whom B him C that D which Question 25: That style of dress have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death A shan’t B wouldn’t C oughtn’t D can’t Read the following passage taken from Building skills for the TOEFL iBT – Advanced by Linda Robinson Fellag, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 26 to 35 MICKEY MANTLE Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest baseball players of all time He played for the New York Yankees in their years of glory From the time Mantle began to play professionally in 1951 to his last year in 1968, baseball was the most popular game in the United States For many people, Mantle symbolized the hope, prosperity, and confidence of America at that time Mantle was a fast and powerful player, a “switch-hitter” who could bat both right-handed and left-handed He won game after game, one World Series championship after another, for his team He was a wonderful athlete, but this alone cannot explain America’s fascination with him Perhaps it was because he was a handsome, red-haired country boy, the son of a poor miner from Oklahoma His career, from the lead mines of the West to the heights of success and fame, was a fairy-tale version of the American dream Or perhaps it was because America always loves a “natural”: a person who wins without seeming to try, whose talent appears to come from an inner grace That was Mickey Mantle But like many celebrities, Mickey Mantle had a private life that was full of problems He played without complaint despite constant pain from injuries He lived to fulfill his father’s dreams and drank to forget his father’s early death It was a terrible addiction that finally destroyed his body It gave him cirrhosis of the liver and accelerated the advance of liver cancer Even when Mickey Mantle had turned away from his old life and warned young people not to follow his example, the destructive process could not be stopped Despite a liver transplant operation that had all those who loved and admired him hoping for a recovery, Mickey Mantle died of cancer at the age of 63 Question 26: What is the main idea of the passage? A Mickey Mantle and his career as a baseball player B Mickey Mantle’s success and private life full of problems C Mickey Mantle and the history of baseball D Mickey Mantle as the greatest baseball player of all time Question 27: It can be inferred from paragraph that Mantle A introduced baseball into the US B had to try hard to be a professional player C earned a lot of money from baseball D played for New York Yankees all his life Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 836 Question 28: According to the passage, Mantle could A bat better with his left hand than with his right hand B hit the ball to score from a long distance C give the most powerful hit in his team D hit with the bat on either side of his body Question 29: The word “this” in paragraph refers to A Mantle’s being fascinated by many people B Mantle’s being a fast and powerful player C Mantle’s being a “switch-hitter” D Mantle’s being a wonderful athlete Question 30: It can be inferred from the passage that for most Americans A success in Mantle’s career was unnatural B success in Mantle’s career was difficult to believe C Mantle had a lot of difficulty achieving fame and success D Mantle had to be trained hard to become a good player Question 31: The author uses the word “But” in paragraph to A change the topic of the passage B give an argument in favor of Mantle’s success and fame C give an example of the trouble in Mantle’s private life D explain how Mantle got into trouble Question 32: The word “fulfill” in paragraph mostly means A get closer to something that you are chasing B what you have promised or agreed to C something in the way that you have been told D achieve what is hoped for, wished for, or expected Question 33: The word “accelerated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A delayed B worsened C bettered D quickened Question 34: We can see from paragraph that after his father’s death, Mantle A suffered a lot of pain B led a happier life C forgot his father’s dream D played even better Question 35: Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause of the destruction of Mantle’s body? A His own dream B His liver transplant operation C His loneliness D His way of life 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: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble A with a negative attitude B exactly as things really happen C as trustingly as you can D in a harmful way Question 37: We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time A require B feel thankful for C are proud of D depreciate Question 38: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink A excited B exhausted C surprised D frightened Question 39: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people A fell down unexpectedly B exploded suddenly C went off accidentally D erupted violently Question 40: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy A talking too much B easily annoyed or irritated C feeling embarrassed D very happy and satisfied Read the following passage taken from Cultural Guide – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 7th Edition, 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 The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline Many of the most Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 836 beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit Only a few people who live in the country work on farms Many commute to work in towns Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle The countryside faces many threats Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife Land is also needed for new houses The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns Life may be difficult for people who live in the country Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks Question 41: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain A none of the areas faces the sea B most beautiful areas are not well preserved C it is difficult to travel from one farm to another D only a few farms are publicly owned Question 42: The word “enclosed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A surrounded B blocked C rotated D embraced Question 43: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain? A Going swimming B Picking fruit C Going for a walk D Riding a bicycle Question 44: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A Those who go to fruit farms in summer B Those who go to the country for a picnic C Those who commute to work in towns D Those who dream of living in the country Question 45: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain? A Protests against the building work B Modern farming practices C The green belt around cities D Plants and wildlife Question 46: The phrase “associated with” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A supported by B separated from C referred to D related to Question 47: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT A all organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction B the use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside C camps are set up by protesters to stop the construction work D the green belt is under pressure because of the need for land Question 48: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A are limited B are endless C are varied D are horizontal Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 836 Question 49: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because A life there may be easier for them B their children enjoy country life C hospitals, schools and shops are conveniently located there D they enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there Question 50: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A The majority of American people live in cities and towns B Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside C Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation D Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances 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 51: The old woman cannot remember the place which she kept her savings A B C D Question 52: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end A B C D Question 53: The bigger of the three daily meals for most American families is dinner, served A B C D at about six o’clock Question 54: The word “scuba” is actually an acronym that comes of the phrase “self-contained A B C D underwater breathing apparatus” Question 55: Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 56: A researches Question 57: A apply Question 58: A climbing Question 59: A thorough Question 60: A student B bushes B maximum B timber B tough B funny C wishes C cactus C lamb C enough C rubbish D headaches D national D debt D cough D upper Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 61: He has been to the school library many times A after the semester starts B since the semester started C if the semester has started D while the semester is starting Question 62: for breakfast is bread and eggs A What I like most B The food what I like C That I only like D Which better I like Question 63: Before he was 20, he developed for the personal computer A the first world's computer language B the world first computer's language C the world's first computer language D the computer language for the first world Question 64: Only after food has been dried or canned A was it stored for later consumption B it can be stored for later consumption C should it be stored for later consumption D that it is stored for later consumption Question 65: According to the conditions of my scholarship, after graduation, A an employer will give me a full-time job B the university will employ me full-time C I would be offered by the university D I will be employed full-time by the university Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 836 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 66: People believe that neither side wanted war A Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war B Neither side is believed to have wanted war C War is believed to be wanted by either side D It is believed that war broke out from both sides Question 67: He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart A He has a weak heart but he continues to practice scuba diving B Scuba diving makes him suffer from having a weak heart C The reason why he cannot practice scuba diving is that he has a weak heart D The fact that he has a weak heart cannot stop him practicing scuba diving Question 68: She asked John to repeat what he had said A “You have to repeat what you say, John,” she said B “Please repeat what you said, John,” she said C “Will you please repeat what John said?” she asked D “Please repeat what you said to John,” she said Question 69: The test we did last time was more difficult than this one A We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time B The test we have done this time is not difficult at all C This time we have to the most difficult test of all D This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time Question 70: “No, it’s not true I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said A Jean admitted stealing the money B Jean denied having stolen the money C Jean did not intend to steal the money D Jean refused to steal the money Read the following passage taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009, 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 Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As (71) as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The (72) of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (73) provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries (74) , many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (75) of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (76) on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (77) capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (78) abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In (79) , school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (80) books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged Question 71: A newly B frequently C freshly D recently Question 72: A number B digit C amount D numeral Question 73: A that B this C which D who Question 74: A Therefore B Otherwise C Nevertheless D Consequently Question 75: A fee B cost C sum D fine Question 76: A go B stay C come D rely Question 77: A financial B economical C educational D political Question 78: A for B by C with D on Question 79: A contrast B conflict C converse D contrary Question 80: A obtain B contain C attain D maintain - THE END -Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 836 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2011 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 914 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Read the following passage taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from to 10 Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As (1) as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The (2) of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (3) provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries (4) , many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (5) of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (6) on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (7) capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (8) abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In (9) , school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (10) books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged Question 1: A frequently Question 2: A digit Question 3: A who Question 4: A Nevertheless Question 5: A fee Question 6: A go Question 7: A political Question 8: A for Question 9: A contrast Question 10: A obtain B recently B numeral B which B Consequently B sum B rely B economical B on B conflict B attain C freshly C number C that C Otherwise C cost C stay C educational C by C converse C contain D newly D amount D this D Therefore D fine D come D financial D with D contrary D maintain 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: Bill managed to get to the train station himself his leg was broken A because of B although C in spite of D because Question 12: Bottles of medicine must have childproof caps children think medicine is candy and poison themselves A even though B in case C so that D if so Question 13: This is the most difficult job I’ve ever had to A by chance B by far C by heart D by myself Question 14: “Don’t worry about your necklace Give it to me and I promise to great care of it.” A take B make C bring D keep Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 914 Question 15: George: “ .” Michelle: “Thank you for your compliment.” A This is a present for you B You’ve done your work C I’m glad that you’re well again D You look pretty in this dress Question 16: Hurry up, or they serving meals by the time we get to the restaurant A stopped B will have stopped C are stopping D would stop Question 17: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ? A would he B hadn’t he C didn’t he D had he Question 18: This director has some famous films but I think this one is the best A composed B conducted C done D made Question 19: John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” Mickey: “ .” A No, I won’t B No, I wouldn’t C Yes, let’s D Yes, I’d love to Question 20: The police are going to look the disappearance of the child A through B after C into D around Question 21: Helen: “Would you rather go to the beach or to the mountains?” Kim: “ .” A I’d love to go B That’s very nice of you C The beach definitely D Thanks for the mountains Question 22: Dr Smith is the person in I don’t have much confidence A which B whom C him D that Question 23: What views Americans and Asians have about love and marriage? A tradition B traditional C traditionalism D traditionally Question 24: During the Enlightenment, the powers and uses of reason A stressed B had stressed C were stressed D were stressing Question 25: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary A ingredients B elements C substances D factors Question 26: My favourite team 15 games so far this season, and will probably win the championship A have won B will win C are winning D won Question 27: He wondered his sister looked like, because they hadn’t seen each other for a long time A what B how C which D why Question 28: Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they a better selection of clothes A will find B would be finding C would have found D will have found Question 29: Generally, the South of England is as as the North A the flattest B less flat C flatter D flat Question 30: That style of dress have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death A wouldn’t B can’t C oughtn’t D shan’t Question 31: You should have your composition carefully before you handed it in A looked in B seen through C thought of D gone over Question 32: I can’t this noise any longer I’m going to write a letter of complaint to the local authority about this problem A get back to B take away from C put up with D make out of Question 33: Helen is traveling to Germany tomorrow on her first working trip and she is very excited it A against B for C with D about Question 34: He is a typical , always looking on the bright side of everything A introvert B pessimist C extrovert D optimist Question 35: Does Mr Ba bring his farm to the local market every day? A produce B product C productivity D production Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 914 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 36: A wishes Question 37: A tough Question 38: A climbing Question 39: A national Question 40: A rubbish B bushes B enough B debt B apply B funny C researches C thorough C timber C cactus C student D headaches D cough D lamb D maximum D upper 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 41: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble A as trustingly as you can B in a harmful way C exactly as things really happen D with a negative attitude Question 42: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy A talking too much B very happy and satisfied C feeling embarrassed D easily annoyed or irritated Question 43: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink A exhausted B excited C surprised D frightened Question 44: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people A erupted violently B fell down unexpectedly C exploded suddenly D went off accidentally Question 45: We really appreciate your help, without which we couldn’t have got our task done in time A feel thankful for B depreciate C are proud of D require 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 46: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end A B C D Question 47: The old woman cannot remember the place which she kept her savings A B C D Question 48: The word “scuba” is actually an acronym that comes of the phrase “self-contained A B C D underwater breathing apparatus” Question 49: The bigger of the three daily meals for most American families is dinner, served A B C D at about six o’clock Question 50: Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists 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 51: for breakfast is bread and eggs A What I like most B That I only like C Which better I like D The food what I like Question 52: He has been to the school library many times A since the semester started B while the semester is starting C if the semester has started D after the semester starts Question 53: Before he was 20, he developed for the personal computer A the first world's computer language B the world's first computer language C the world first computer's language D the computer language for the first world Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 914 Question 54: According to the conditions of my scholarship, after graduation, A an employer will give me a full-time job B the university will employ me full-time C I will be employed full-time by the university D I would be offered by the university Question 55: Only after food has been dried or canned A was it stored for later consumption B it can be stored for later consumption C should it be stored for later consumption D that it is stored for later consumption Read the following passage taken from Cultural Guide – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 7th Edition, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65 The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit Only a few people who live in the country work on farms Many commute to work in towns Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle The countryside faces many threats Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife Land is also needed for new houses The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns Life may be difficult for people who live in the country Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in a box In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks Question 56: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain A it is difficult to travel from one farm to another B only a few farms are publicly owned C none of the areas faces the sea D most beautiful areas are not well preserved Question 57: The word “enclosed” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A surrounded B embraced C blocked D rotated Question 58: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain? A Riding a bicycle B Going for a walk C Going swimming D Picking fruit Question 59: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A Those who dream of living in the country B Those who go to the country for a picnic C Those who commute to work in towns D Those who go to fruit farms in summer Question 60: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain? A Protests against the building work B Plants and wildlife C Modern farming practices D The green belt around cities Question 61: The phrase “associated with” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A separated from B supported by C related to D referred to Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 914 Question 62: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT A the green belt is under pressure because of the need for land B the use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside C camps are set up by protesters to stop the construction work D all organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction Question 63: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A are varied B are endless C are horizontal D are limited Question 64: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because A their children enjoy country life B hospitals, schools and shops are conveniently located there C they enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there D life there may be easier for them Question 65: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside B Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances C Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation D The majority of American people live in cities and towns 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 66: He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart A He has a weak heart but he continues to practice scuba diving B Scuba diving makes him suffer from having a weak heart C The fact that he has a weak heart cannot stop him practicing scuba diving D The reason why he cannot practice scuba diving is that he has a weak heart Question 67: The test we did last time was more difficult than this one A This time we have to the most difficult test of all B We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time C The test we have done this time is not difficult at all D This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time Question 68: “No, it’s not true I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said A Jean refused to steal the money B Jean admitted stealing the money C Jean did not intend to steal the money D Jean denied having stolen the money Question 69: She asked John to repeat what he had said A “Please repeat what you said to John,” she said B “Will you please repeat what John said?” she asked C “Please repeat what you said, John,” she said D “You have to repeat what you say, John,” she said Question 70: People believe that neither side wanted war A Neither side is believed to have wanted war B War is believed to be wanted by either side C It is believed that war broke out from both sides D Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war Read the following passage taken from Building skills for the TOEFL iBT – Advanced by Linda Robinson Fellag, 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 MICKEY MANTLE Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest baseball players of all time He played for the New York Yankees in their years of glory From the time Mantle began to play professionally in 1951 to his last year in 1968, baseball was the most popular game in the United States For many people, Mantle symbolized the hope, prosperity, and confidence of America at that time Mantle was a fast and powerful player, a “switch-hitter” who could bat both right-handed and left-handed He won game after game, one World Series championship after another, for his team He was a wonderful athlete, but this alone cannot explain America’s fascination with him Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 914 Perhaps it was because he was a handsome, red-haired country boy, the son of a poor miner from Oklahoma His career, from the lead mines of the West to the heights of success and fame, was a fairy-tale version of the American dream Or perhaps it was because America always loves a “natural”: a person who wins without seeming to try, whose talent appears to come from an inner grace That was Mickey Mantle But like many celebrities, Mickey Mantle had a private life that was full of problems He played without complaint despite constant pain from injuries He lived to fulfill his father’s dreams and drank to forget his father’s early death It was a terrible addiction that finally destroyed his body It gave him cirrhosis of the liver and accelerated the advance of liver cancer Even when Mickey Mantle had turned away from his old life and warned young people not to follow his example, the destructive process could not be stopped Despite a liver transplant operation that had all those who loved and admired him hoping for a recovery, Mickey Mantle died of cancer at the age of 63 Question 71: What is the main idea of the passage? A Mickey Mantle as the greatest baseball player of all time B Mickey Mantle’s success and private life full of problems C Mickey Mantle and his career as a baseball player D Mickey Mantle and the history of baseball Question 72: It can be inferred from paragraph that Mantle A played for New York Yankees all his life B earned a lot of money from baseball C introduced baseball into the US D had to try hard to be a professional player Question 73: According to the passage, Mantle could A give the most powerful hit in his team B bat better with his left hand than with his right hand C hit the ball to score from a long distance D hit with the bat on either side of his body Question 74: The word “this” in paragraph refers to A Mantle’s being a fast and powerful player B Mantle’s being a wonderful athlete C Mantle’s being fascinated by many people D Mantle’s being a “switch-hitter” Question 75: It can be inferred from the passage that for most Americans A success in Mantle’s career was difficult to believe B success in Mantle’s career was unnatural C Mantle had to be trained hard to become a good player D Mantle had a lot of difficulty achieving fame and success Question 76: The author uses the word “But” in paragraph to A change the topic of the passage B give an argument in favor of Mantle’s success and fame C explain how Mantle got into trouble D give an example of the trouble in Mantle’s private life Question 77: The word “fulfill” in paragraph mostly means A achieve what is hoped for, wished for, or expected B something in the way that you have been told C what you have promised or agreed to D get closer to something that you are chasing Question 78: The word “accelerated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A worsened B bettered C delayed D quickened Question 79: We can see from paragraph that after his father’s death, Mantle A suffered a lot of pain B forgot his father’s dream C led a happier life D played even better Question 80: Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause of the destruction of Mantle’s body? A His loneliness B His way of life C His liver transplant operation D His own dream THE END -Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 914 [...]... happy and satisfied C feeling embarrassed D easily annoyed or irritated Question 43: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink A exhausted B excited C surprised D frightened Question 44: During the earthquake, a lot of buildings collapsed, which killed thousands of people A erupted violently B fell down unexpectedly C exploded suddenly D went... of peace and relaxation D The majority of American people live in cities and towns THE END Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 739 BỘ GIÁO D C VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2011 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 836 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80... of peace and relaxation D The majority of American people live in cities and towns THE END Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 475 BỘ GIÁO D C VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2011 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 642 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80... difficult as the one we did last time B This time we have to do the most difficult test of all C We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time D The test we have done this time is not difficult at all Question 68: “No, it’s not true I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said A Jean refused to steal the money B Jean admitted stealing the money C Jean denied having stolen the money D Jean did... 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