đề thi và đáp án tuyển sinh cao đẳng môn Tiếng Anh năm 2008

BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 293 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 1: I this letter around for days without looking at it A am carrying B will be carrying C carry D have been carrying Câu 2: If you are not Japanese, so what _ are you? A nationalized B nation C nationality D national Câu 3: It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor A that she B and she C she D when she had Câu 4: The manager had his secretary the report for him A to have typed B typed C type D to type Câu 5: Be with what you have got, Mary A suspicious B humorous C interested D satisfied Câu 6: He looks thin, but he is very healthy A practically B also C actually D consequently Câu 7: - “ detective stories?” - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.” A What you think about B Are you fond of C How about D What people feel about Câu 8: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” - “ ” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s Câu 9: They would go by air than travel by train A always B better C prefer D rather Câu 10: Don’t worry He’ll the job as _ as possible A economizing B economic C uneconomically D economically Câu 11: entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him A With B On C At D During Câu 12: - “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?” - “ _.” A Not yet B Yes, it was C I don’t think that D Sorry, I don’t Câu 13: The window was so high up that I could see was the sky A just B all C only D thus Câu 14: He arrived late, was annoying A it B that C what D which Câu 15: I would really your help with this assignment A respect B take C appreciate D thank Câu 16: Can you keep calm for a moment? You noise in class! A are always made B always make C have always made D are always making Câu 17: Take the number bus and get at Times Square A off B up C outside D down Câu 18: I’ve just been told some news A astonish B astonishment C astonished D astonishing Câu 19: If people after their houses properly, the police wouldn’t have so much work to A looked B look C have looked D should look Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 293 Câu 20: The reason why I don’t want to move is that I’m perfectly happy here A main B big C large D great Chọn nhóm từ mệnh đề thích hợp (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 21: There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen A the smaller of them B the smaller of which C the smallest of which D smallest of that Câu 22: John’s score on the test is the highest in the class He A should study very hard B must have studied very hard C must have to study well D should have studied all the time Câu 23: _, they would have had what they wanted A If they arrived at the fair early B Had they arrived at the fair early C Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D Supposing they were arriving at the fair early Câu 24: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute A the same amount also B more fifty dollars C another fifty D one other fifty dollars Câu 25: He agreed to sign the contract A so he didn’t know much about that company B in spite he knew much about it C because he didn’t know much about that company’s director D although he didn’t know much about that company Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 26 đến 35 Everyone wants to reduce pollution But the pollution problem is (26) complicated as it is serious It is complicated (27) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people (28) , exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile (29) transportation for millions of people Factories discharge much (30) the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end (31) _ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (32) using many things that benefit them Most of the people not want to that, of course But pollution can be (33) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (34) of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that (35) businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities Câu 26: A as B more C less D like Câu 27: A so B while C though D because Câu 28: A Specific B For example C Such as D Like Câu 29: A takes B affords C carries D provides Câu 30: A about B for C of D with Câu 31: A or B and C as well D then Câu 32: A start B continue C stop D go on Câu 33: A carefully B unexpectedly C gradually D little Câu 34: A way B figure C number D amount Câu 35: A forbid B prevent C request D require Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A, B, C, D) cho câu từ 36 đến 45 At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately in need of reform Private schools existed, but only for the very rich There were very few public schools because of the strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not “waste” their time on education but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work It was in the face of this public sentiment that educational reformers set about their task Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that there was no excuse in a republic for any citizen to be uneducated As Superintendent of Education in the state of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school districts around the country He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality of teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries Although these changes did not bring about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased public awareness as to the need for a further strengthening of the system Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 293 Câu 36: The best title for the passage could be A A Flight for Change B American Education in the Beginning of the 19th Century C Nineteenth - the Century of Reform D The Beginnings of Reform in American Education Câu 37: The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed A a high level of intelligence B a strong educational background C a lot of money D good grades Câu 38: The word “desperately” in the passage mostly means A partly B urgently C completely D obviously Câu 39: The author of the passage puts the word “waste” in quotation marks because he A does not want students to waste their time on education B is quoting someone else who said that education was a waste of time C wants to emphasize how much time is wasted on education D thinks that education is not really a waste of time Câu 40: According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because A education at the time was so cheap B people had nothing else to except go to school C Massachusetts residents needed something to with their spare time D all citizens should be educated in a republic Câu 41: The word “reformers” in the passage mostly means A people who work for the government B people who really enjoy teaching C people who try to change things for the better D people who believe that education is wasted Câu 42: The word “citizen” in the passage mostly means A a person who lives in a particular city B a person who works in a particular place C a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country D a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work Câu 43: From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann A worked as a headmaster in a school in the state of Massachusetts B raised money for the educational development in Massachusetts C funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans D managed education in the state of Massachusetts Câu 44: According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE? A Horace Mann began raising teachers’ salaries B Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life’s work C Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States D Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer Câu 45: According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted? A The five-month school year B Better teacher training C Increased pay for students D The matching of other districts’ policies Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau Câu 46: We were all surprised when she suddenly came back A All of us found it surprising that she suddenly came back B The fact that we were surprised made her come back C All of us were amazing to see her come back D She was surprised, coming back suddenly Câu 47: Because she was irritated by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him A Irritating with her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him B Being irritating by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him C She left her husband because of her irritation with his lack of punctuality D Irritated by her husband, she punctually left him Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 293 Câu 48: She usually drinks a glass of milk before going to bed every night A She used to drink a glass of milk before going to bed every night B She is used to drinking a glass of milk before going to bed every night C She gets accustomed to a glass of milk before going to bed every night D She is used to going to bed before drinking a glass of milk every night Câu 49: Before we can judge a government’s success, we have to decide the criteria, such as unemployment, defense, or taxation A We cannot decide on criteria on unemployment, defense and taxation unless we have judged a government’s success B We cannot judge a government’s success without first deciding the relevant criteria, such as unemployment, defense or taxation C Unemployment, defense and taxation are the criteria upon which we can judge a government’s success D We should judge a government’s success on the basis of the following criteria: unemployment, defense and taxation Câu 50: I can’t help feeling worried about Tom A I find it impossible not to worry about Tom B I don’t worry about Tom C I can nothing to help Tom D I cannot help Tom stop worrying Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu Câu 51: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs A B C D Câu 52: Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments A B C D Câu 53: My mother doesn’t care how much does the washing machine cost because she A B C is going to buy it anyway D Câu 54: Due of the government’s policy, some farming areas have been abandoned A B C D Câu 55: The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in A B C D the 18th century Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 56 đến 65 Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (56) ? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (57) ?” The decision is yours, but it may be (58) remembering two things: there is more unemployment (59) those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (60) will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs If you decide to go (61) into a job, there are many opportunities for training Getting qualifications will (62) you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (63) you earn Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (64) possibility In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (65) practical work experience Câu 56: A former B past C later D after Câu 57: A term B class C school D course Câu 58: A necessary B important C worth D useful Câu 59: A of B through C among D between Câu 60: A skills B interests C habits D arts Câu 61: A instant B just C straight D direct Câu 62: A help B make C give D let Câu 63: A while B what C where D which Câu 64: A another B always C also D again Câu 65: A doing B getting C making D taking Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 293 Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho câu từ 66 đến 75 It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity Both are commonly used for lighting and heating today We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame But it was not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters To make fire, it was necessary to strike a piece of iron on flint for sparks to ignite some tinder If the tinder was damp, or the flint old, you had to borrow some fire from a neighbor We not know exactly when or how people first used fire Perhaps, many ages ago, they found that sticks would burn if they were dropped into some hole where melted lava from a volcano lay boiling They brought the lighted sticks back to make their fire in a cave Or, they may have seen trees catch fire through being struck by lightning, and used the trees to start their own fires Gradually people learned they could start a fire without traveling far to find flames They rubbed two pieces of wood together This method was used for thousands of years When people became used to making fires with which to cook food and stay warm at night, they found that certain resins or gums from trees burnt longer and brighter They melted resins and dipped branches in the liquid to make torches that lit their homes at night Iron stands in which torches used to be fixed can still be seen in old buildings of Europe There was no lighting in city streets until gas lamps, and then electric lamps were installed Boys ran about London at night carrying torches of burning material They were called torch boys, or link boys, and earned a living by guiding visitors to friends’ houses at night For centuries homes were lit by candles until oil was found Even then, oil lamps were no more effective than a cluster of candles We read about the splendors and marvels of ancient palaces and castles, but we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night Câu 66: The word “lighter” in the passage mostly means A a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light B a small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc C the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc that makes it possible to see things D a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire Câu 67: To make a fire in times just before the advent of matches, it was essential to have access to A a burning fire or to possess flint B a burning fire or to possess iron C flint, iron and dry tinder D a magnifying glass Câu 68: The first fire used by people was probably obtained A from the sun’s heat through glass B by rubbing wood together C from heat or fire caused by nature D by striking iron against flint Câu 69: Torches for lighting were made from A the wood of gum trees B iron bars dipped in melted resins C wooden poles dipped in oil D tree branches dipped in melted resins Câu 70: Before the electric lamp was invented A oil lamps and then candles were used B candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time C candles and then oil lamps were used D people did not use any form of lighting in their houses Câu 71: The word “splendors” in the passage mostly means A wonderful things that have been achieved B places where a lot of people go on holiday C things that fill one with surprise and admiration D the beautiful and impressive features of a place Câu 72: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passge? A We know exactly when and how people first used fire B A world is impossible without gas or electricity C We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder D Matches and lighters were invented not long ago Câu 73: The word “gloomy” in the passage mostly means A totally covered with darkness B badly lit in a way that makes one feel sad C containing a lot of white D full of light; having the natural light of day Câu 74: What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there? A Gas lighting B No lighting at all C Electric lighting D Oil lighting Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 293 Câu 75: The best title for the passage could be A Prehistoric People and Fire B Fire: Discovery and Uses C Different Types of Lamps D The Advantages of Candles Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với ba từ lại câu B writer C ivory D widow Câu 76: A final Câu 77: A passed B managed C cleared D threatened Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ lại câu Câu 78: A mathematics B particular C authority D community Câu 79: A receive B proper C process D factor Câu 80: A possession B politics C refusal D decision - HẾT Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 293 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 378 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ lại câu Câu 1: A mathematics B particular C authority D community Câu 2: A factor B process C receive D proper Câu 3: A decision B possession C refusal D politics Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ đến 13 Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (4) ? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (5) ?” The decision is yours, but it may be (6) remembering two things: there is more unemployment (7) those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (8) will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs If you decide to go (9) into a job, there are many opportunities for training Getting qualifications will (10) you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (11) you earn Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (12) possibility In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (13) practical work experience Câu 4: A former B past C later D after Câu 5: A school B term C course D class Câu 6: A useful B necessary C important D worth Câu 7: A among B between C of D through Câu 8: A habits B interests C skills D arts Câu 9: A instant B just C direct D straight Câu 10: A let B help C give D make Câu 11: A where B while C what D which Câu 12: A again B also C another D always Câu 13: A doing B making C getting D taking Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho câu từ 14 đến 23 It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity Both are commonly used for lighting and heating today We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame But it was not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters To make fire, it was necessary to strike a piece of iron on flint for sparks to ignite some tinder If the tinder was damp, or the flint old, you had to borrow some fire from a neighbor We not know exactly when or how people first used fire Perhaps, many ages ago, they found that sticks would burn if they were dropped into some hole where melted lava from a volcano lay boiling They brought the lighted sticks back to make their fire in a cave Or, they may have seen trees catch fire through being struck by lightning, and used the trees to start their own fires Gradually people learned they could start a fire without traveling far to find flames They rubbed two pieces of wood together This method was used for thousands of years When people became used to making fires with which to cook food and stay warm at night, they found that certain resins or gums from trees burnt longer and brighter They melted resins and dipped branches in the liquid to make torches that lit their homes at night Iron stands in which torches used to be fixed can still be seen in old buildings of Europe Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 378 There was no lighting in city streets until gas lamps, and then electric lamps were installed Boys ran about London at night carrying torches of burning material They were called torch boys, or link boys, and earned a living by guiding visitors to friends’ houses at night For centuries homes were lit by candles until oil was found Even then, oil lamps were no more effective than a cluster of candles We read about the splendors and marvels of ancient palaces and castles, but we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night Câu 14: The word “lighter” in the passage mostly means A the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc that makes it possible to see things B a small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc C a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light D a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire Câu 15: To make a fire in times just before the advent of matches, it was essential to have access to A flint, iron and dry tinder B a magnifying glass C a burning fire or to possess flint D a burning fire or to possess iron Câu 16: The first fire used by people was probably obtained A from the sun’s heat through glass B from heat or fire caused by nature C by rubbing wood together D by striking iron against flint Câu 17: Torches for lighting were made from A tree branches dipped in melted resins B the wood of gum trees C wooden poles dipped in oil D iron bars dipped in melted resins Câu 18: Before the electric lamp was invented A candles and then oil lamps were used B candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time C oil lamps and then candles were used D people did not use any form of lighting in their houses Câu 19: The word “splendors” in the passage mostly means A things that fill one with surprise and admiration B places where a lot of people go on holiday C the beautiful and impressive features of a place D wonderful things that have been achieved Câu 20: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passge? A A world is impossible without gas or electricity B We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder C Matches and lighters were invented not long ago D We know exactly when and how people first used fire Câu 21: The word “gloomy” in the passage mostly means A badly lit in a way that makes one feel sad B totally covered with darkness C containing a lot of white D full of light; having the natural light of day Câu 22: What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there? A Gas lighting B Electric lighting C Oil lighting D No lighting at all Câu 23: The best title for the passage could be A The Advantages of Candles B Different Types of Lamps C Fire: Discovery and Uses D Prehistoric People and Fire Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A, B, C, D) cho câu từ 24 đến 33 At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately in need of reform Private schools existed, but only for the very rich There were very few public schools because of the strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not “waste” their time on education but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work It was in the face of this public sentiment that educational reformers set about their task Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that there was no excuse in a republic for any citizen to be uneducated As Superintendent of Education in the state of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school districts around the country He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality of teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries Although these changes did not bring about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased public awareness as to the need for a further strengthening of the system Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 378 Câu 24: The best title for the passage could be A A Flight for Change B American Education in the Beginning of the 19th Century C The Beginnings of Reform in American Education D Nineteenth - the Century of Reform Câu 25: The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed A a lot of money B a strong educational background C good grades D a high level of intelligence Câu 26: The word “desperately” in the passage mostly means A completely B partly C obviously D urgently Câu 27: The author of the passage puts the word “waste” in quotation marks because he A does not want students to waste their time on education B wants to emphasize how much time is wasted on education C thinks that education is not really a waste of time D is quoting someone else who said that education was a waste of time Câu 28: According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because A education at the time was so cheap B Massachusetts residents needed something to with their spare time C people had nothing else to except go to school D all citizens should be educated in a republic Câu 29: The word “reformers” in the passage mostly means A people who really enjoy teaching B people who try to change things for the better C people who believe that education is wasted D people who work for the government Câu 30: The word “citizen” in the passage mostly means A a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work B a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country C a person who works in a particular place D a person who lives in a particular city Câu 31: From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann A worked as a headmaster in a school in the state of Massachusetts B managed education in the state of Massachusetts C funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans D raised money for the educational development in Massachusetts Câu 32: According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE? A Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life’s work B Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States C Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer D Horace Mann began raising teachers’ salaries Câu 33: According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted? A Increased pay for students B The matching of other districts’ policies C Better teacher training D The five-month school year Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu Câu 34: Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments A B C D Câu 35: My mother doesn’t care how much does the washing machine cost because she A B C is going to buy it anyway D Câu 36: The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in A B C D the 18th century Câu 37: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs A B C D Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 378 Câu 38: Due of the government’s policy, some farming areas have been abandoned A B C D Chọn nhóm từ mệnh đề thích hợp (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 39: There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen A smallest of that B the smaller of them C the smaller of which D the smallest of which Câu 40: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute A one other fifty dollars B another fifty C more fifty dollars D the same amount also Câu 41: _, they would have had what they wanted A Unless they arrived at the fair early enough B If they arrived at the fair early C Had they arrived at the fair early D Supposing they were arriving at the fair early Câu 42: He agreed to sign the contract A because he didn’t know much about that company’s director B so he didn’t know much about that company C in spite he knew much about it D although he didn’t know much about that company Câu 43: John’s score on the test is the highest in the class He A should have studied all the time B must have studied very hard C must have to study well D should study very hard Chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 44: If you are not Japanese, so what _ are you? A nationality B national C nation D nationalized Câu 45: The window was so high up that I could see was the sky A only B just C all D thus Câu 46: The reason why I don’t want to move is that I’m perfectly happy here A great B main C big D large Câu 47: Be with what you have got, Mary A satisfied B interested C suspicious D humorous Câu 48: He arrived late, was annoying A what B it C that D which Câu 49: I’ve just been told some news A astonish B astonished C astonishment D astonishing Câu 50: The manager had his secretary the report for him A to have typed B typed C type D to type Câu 51: They would go by air than travel by train A prefer B rather C better D always Câu 52: I this letter around for days without looking at it A will be carrying B carry C have been carrying D am carrying Câu 53: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” - “ ” A Not at all B Great C Yes Here it is D Yes, let’s Câu 54: He looks thin, but he is very healthy A consequently B actually C also D practically Câu 55: Don’t worry He’ll the job as _ as possible A economically B economizing C uneconomically D economic Câu 56: I would really your help with this assignment A respect B take C thank D appreciate Câu 57: Take the number bus and get at Times Square A up B down C outside D off Câu 58: - “ detective stories?” - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.” A What you think about B Are you fond of C How about D What people feel about Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 378 Câu 78: She usually drinks a glass of milk before going to bed every night A She used to drink a glass of milk before going to bed every night B She is used to drinking a glass of milk before going to bed every night C She is used to going to bed before drinking a glass of milk every night D She gets accustomed to a glass of milk before going to bed every night Câu 79: We were all surprised when she suddenly came back A All of us were amazing to see her come back B The fact that we were surprised made her come back C All of us found it surprising that she suddenly came back D She was surprised, coming back suddenly Câu 80: I can’t help feeling worried about Tom A I cannot help Tom stop worrying B I don’t worry about Tom C I find it impossible not to worry about Tom D I can nothing to help Tom - HẾT Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 529 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 794 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A, B, C, D) cho câu từ đến 10 At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately in need of reform Private schools existed, but only for the very rich There were very few public schools because of the strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not “waste” their time on education but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work It was in the face of this public sentiment that educational reformers set about their task Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that there was no excuse in a republic for any citizen to be uneducated As Superintendent of Education in the state of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school districts around the country He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality of teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries Although these changes did not bring about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased public awareness as to the need for a further strengthening of the system Câu 1: The best title for the passage could be A Nineteenth - the Century of Reform B A Flight for Change C American Education in the Beginning of the 19th Century D The Beginnings of Reform in American Education Câu 2: The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed A a high level of intelligence B a lot of money C good grades D a strong educational background Câu 3: The word “desperately” in the passage mostly means A urgently B obviously C partly D completely Câu 4: The author of the passage puts the word “waste” in quotation marks because he A does not want students to waste their time on education B thinks that education is not really a waste of time C wants to emphasize how much time is wasted on education D is quoting someone else who said that education was a waste of time Câu 5: According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because A education at the time was so cheap B people had nothing else to except go to school C Massachusetts residents needed something to with their spare time D all citizens should be educated in a republic Câu 6: The word “reformers” in the passage mostly means A people who work for the government B people who believe that education is wasted C people who try to change things for the better D people who really enjoy teaching Câu 7: The word “citizen” in the passage mostly means A a person who lives in a particular city B a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work C a person who works in a particular place D a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country Câu 8: From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann A managed education in the state of Massachusetts B raised money for the educational development in Massachusetts C funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans D worked as a headmaster in a school in the state of Massachusetts Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 794 Câu 9: According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE? A Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life’s work B Horace Mann began raising teachers’ salaries C Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer D Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States Câu 10: According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted? A Better teacher training B The five-month school year C Increased pay for students D The matching of other districts’ policies Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 11 đến 20 Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (11) ? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (12) ?” The decision is yours, but it may be (13) remembering two things: there is more unemployment (14) those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (15) will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs If you decide to go (16) into a job, there are many opportunities for training Getting qualifications will (17) you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (18) you earn Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (19) possibility In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (20) practical work experience Câu 11: A former B past C after D later Câu 12: A class B course C school D term Câu 13: A useful B necessary C important D worth Câu 14: A of B among C through D between Câu 15: A habits B arts C skills D interests Câu 16: A direct B instant C straight D just Câu 17: A make B give C let D help Câu 18: A what B while C which D where Câu 19: A always B again C another D also Câu 20: A getting B doing C making D taking Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với ba từ lại câu Câu 21: A writer B final C widow D ivory Câu 22: A passed B threatened C cleared D managed Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu Câu 23: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs A B C D Câu 24: Due of the government’s policy, some farming areas have been abandoned A B C D Câu 25: My mother doesn’t care how much does the washing machine cost because she A B C is going to buy it anyway D Câu 26: The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in A B C D the 18th century Câu 27: Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments A B C D Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 794 Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau Câu 28: She usually drinks a glass of milk before going to bed every night A She is used to going to bed before drinking a glass of milk every night B She gets accustomed to a glass of milk before going to bed every night C She used to drink a glass of milk before going to bed every night D She is used to drinking a glass of milk before going to bed every night Câu 29: I can’t help feeling worried about Tom A I cannot help Tom stop worrying B I find it impossible not to worry about Tom C I can nothing to help Tom D I don’t worry about Tom Câu 30: We were all surprised when she suddenly came back A All of us were amazing to see her come back B The fact that we were surprised made her come back C She was surprised, coming back suddenly D All of us found it surprising that she suddenly came back Câu 31: Because she was irritated by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him A Irritated by her husband, she punctually left him B Irritating with her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him C Being irritating by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him D She left her husband because of her irritation with his lack of punctuality Câu 32: Before we can judge a government’s success, we have to decide the criteria, such as unemployment, defense, or taxation A We cannot decide on criteria on unemployment, defense and taxation unless we have judged a government’s success B Unemployment, defense and taxation are the criteria upon which we can judge a government’s success C We should judge a government’s success on the basis of the following criteria: unemployment, defense and taxation D We cannot judge a government’s success without first deciding the relevant criteria, such as unemployment, defense or taxation Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 33 đến 42 Everyone wants to reduce pollution But the pollution problem is (33) complicated as it is serious It is complicated (34) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people (35) , exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile (36) transportation for millions of people Factories discharge much (37) the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end (38) _ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (39) using many things that benefit them Most of the people not want to that, of course But pollution can be (40) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (41) of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that (42) businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities Câu 33: A like B less C more D as Câu 34: A while B because C though D so Câu 35: A Like B Specific C Such as D For example Câu 36: A affords B takes C provides D carries Câu 37: A of B with C about D for Câu 38: A or B and C as well D then Câu 39: A go on B start C stop D continue Câu 40: A carefully B unexpectedly C little D gradually Câu 41: A number B way C amount D figure Câu 42: A request B forbid C require D prevent Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ lại câu Câu 43: A factor B process C receive D proper Câu 44: A decision B politics C possession D refusal Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 794 Câu 45: A mathematics B particular C community D authority Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho câu từ 46 đến 55 It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity Both are commonly used for lighting and heating today We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame But it was not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters To make fire, it was necessary to strike a piece of iron on flint for sparks to ignite some tinder If the tinder was damp, or the flint old, you had to borrow some fire from a neighbor We not know exactly when or how people first used fire Perhaps, many ages ago, they found that sticks would burn if they were dropped into some hole where melted lava from a volcano lay boiling They brought the lighted sticks back to make their fire in a cave Or, they may have seen trees catch fire through being struck by lightning, and used the trees to start their own fires Gradually people learned they could start a fire without traveling far to find flames They rubbed two pieces of wood together This method was used for thousands of years When people became used to making fires with which to cook food and stay warm at night, they found that certain resins or gums from trees burnt longer and brighter They melted resins and dipped branches in the liquid to make torches that lit their homes at night Iron stands in which torches used to be fixed can still be seen in old buildings of Europe There was no lighting in city streets until gas lamps, and then electric lamps were installed Boys ran about London at night carrying torches of burning material They were called torch boys, or link boys, and earned a living by guiding visitors to friends’ houses at night For centuries homes were lit by candles until oil was found Even then, oil lamps were no more effective than a cluster of candles We read about the splendors and marvels of ancient palaces and castles, but we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night Câu 46: The word “lighter” in the passage mostly means A a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light B the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc that makes it possible to see things C a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire D a small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc Câu 47: To make a fire in times just before the advent of matches, it was essential to have access to A a magnifying glass B flint, iron and dry tinder C a burning fire or to possess iron D a burning fire or to possess flint Câu 48: The first fire used by people was probably obtained A by rubbing wood together B by striking iron against flint C from the sun’s heat through glass D from heat or fire caused by nature Câu 49: Torches for lighting were made from A tree branches dipped in melted resins B iron bars dipped in melted resins C the wood of gum trees D wooden poles dipped in oil Câu 50: Before the electric lamp was invented A oil lamps and then candles were used B candles and then oil lamps were used C candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time D people did not use any form of lighting in their houses Câu 51: The word “splendors” in the passage mostly means A the beautiful and impressive features of a place B wonderful things that have been achieved C things that fill one with surprise and admiration D places where a lot of people go on holiday Câu 52: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passge? A We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder B A world is impossible without gas or electricity C We know exactly when and how people first used fire D Matches and lighters were invented not long ago Câu 53: The word “gloomy” in the passage mostly means A full of light; having the natural light of day B badly lit in a way that makes one feel sad C containing a lot of white D totally covered with darkness Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 794 Câu 54: What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there? A Gas lighting B No lighting at all C Electric lighting D Oil lighting Câu 55: The best title for the passage could be A Different Types of Lamps B The Advantages of Candles C Prehistoric People and Fire D Fire: Discovery and Uses Chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 56: - “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?” - “ _.” A Yes, it was B Not yet C I don’t think that D Sorry, I don’t Câu 57: He looks thin, but he is very healthy A practically B actually C consequently D also Câu 58: I this letter around for days without looking at it A have been carrying B am carrying C carry D will be carrying Câu 59: If you are not Japanese, so what _ are you? A nation B national C nationalized D nationality Câu 60: - “ detective stories?” - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.” A How about B What people feel about C What you think about D Are you fond of Câu 61: If people after their houses properly, the police wouldn’t have so much work to A should look B have looked C looked D look Câu 62: The window was so high up that I could see was the sky A only B just C thus D all Câu 63: The reason why I don’t want to move is that I’m perfectly happy here A great B large C main D big Câu 64: I’ve just been told some news A astonishing B astonished C astonishment D astonish Câu 65: Don’t worry He’ll the job as _ as possible A uneconomically B economic C economically D economizing Câu 66: Be with what you have got, Mary A suspicious B interested C satisfied D humorous Câu 67: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” - “ ” A Great B Not at all C Yes Here it is D Yes, let’s Câu 68: The manager had his secretary the report for him A to have typed B typed C type D to type Câu 69: entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him A At B During C With D On Câu 70: He arrived late, was annoying A which B that C what D it Câu 71: Take the number bus and get at Times Square A off B outside C down D up Câu 72: It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor A that she B she C and she D when she had Câu 73: They would go by air than travel by train A always B better C rather D prefer Câu 74: I would really your help with this assignment A appreciate B respect C take D thank Câu 75: Can you keep calm for a moment? You noise in class! A are always made B are always making C have always made D always make Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 794 Chọn nhóm từ mệnh đề thích hợp (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 76: There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen A the smallest of which B the smaller of them C smallest of that D the smaller of which Câu 77: John’s score on the test is the highest in the class He A must have to study well B should study very hard C must have studied very hard D should have studied all the time Câu 78: _, they would have had what they wanted A Unless they arrived at the fair early enough B Had they arrived at the fair early C If they arrived at the fair early D Supposing they were arriving at the fair early Câu 79: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute A another fifty B more fifty dollars C the same amount also D one other fifty dollars Câu 80: He agreed to sign the contract A in spite he knew much about it B although he didn’t know much about that company C so he didn’t know much about that company D because he didn’t know much about that company’s director - HẾT Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 794 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 981 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau Câu 1: I can’t help feeling worried about Tom A I cannot help Tom stop worrying B I find it impossible not to worry about Tom C I can nothing to help Tom D I don’t worry about Tom Câu 2: Because she was irritated by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him A Irritated by her husband, she punctually left him B She left her husband because of her irritation with his lack of punctuality C Being irritating by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him D Irritating with her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him Câu 3: We were all surprised when she suddenly came back A She was surprised, coming back suddenly B All of us found it surprising that she suddenly came back C The fact that we were surprised made her come back D All of us were amazing to see her come back Câu 4: She usually drinks a glass of milk before going to bed every night A She used to drink a glass of milk before going to bed every night B She is used to going to bed before drinking a glass of milk every night C She gets accustomed to a glass of milk before going to bed every night D She is used to drinking a glass of milk before going to bed every night Câu 5: Before we can judge a government’s success, we have to decide the criteria, such as unemployment, defense, or taxation A We should judge a government’s success on the basis of the following criteria: unemployment, defense and taxation B We cannot judge a government’s success without first deciding the relevant criteria, such as unemployment, defense or taxation C Unemployment, defense and taxation are the criteria upon which we can judge a government’s success D We cannot decide on criteria on unemployment, defense and taxation unless we have judged a government’s success Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ lại câu Câu 6: A community B particular C mathematics D authority Câu 7: A decision B refusal C politics D possession Câu 8: A receive B process C factor D proper Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu Câu 9: The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in A B C D the 18th century Câu 10: My mother doesn’t care how much does the washing machine cost because she A B C is going to buy it anyway D Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 981 Câu 11: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs A B C D Câu 12: Due of the government’s policy, some farming areas have been abandoned A B C D Câu 13: Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments A B C D Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho câu từ 14 đến 23 It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity Both are commonly used for lighting and heating today We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame But it was not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters To make fire, it was necessary to strike a piece of iron on flint for sparks to ignite some tinder If the tinder was damp, or the flint old, you had to borrow some fire from a neighbor We not know exactly when or how people first used fire Perhaps, many ages ago, they found that sticks would burn if they were dropped into some hole where melted lava from a volcano lay boiling They brought the lighted sticks back to make their fire in a cave Or, they may have seen trees catch fire through being struck by lightning, and used the trees to start their own fires Gradually people learned they could start a fire without traveling far to find flames They rubbed two pieces of wood together This method was used for thousands of years When people became used to making fires with which to cook food and stay warm at night, they found that certain resins or gums from trees burnt longer and brighter They melted resins and dipped branches in the liquid to make torches that lit their homes at night Iron stands in which torches used to be fixed can still be seen in old buildings of Europe There was no lighting in city streets until gas lamps, and then electric lamps were installed Boys ran about London at night carrying torches of burning material They were called torch boys, or link boys, and earned a living by guiding visitors to friends’ houses at night For centuries homes were lit by candles until oil was found Even then, oil lamps were no more effective than a cluster of candles We read about the splendors and marvels of ancient palaces and castles, but we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night Câu 14: The word “lighter” in the passage mostly means A the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc that makes it possible to see things B a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire C a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light D a small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc Câu 15: To make a fire in times just before the advent of matches, it was essential to have access to A a burning fire or to possess flint B flint, iron and dry tinder C a burning fire or to possess iron D a magnifying glass Câu 16: The first fire used by people was probably obtained A by rubbing wood together B from heat or fire caused by nature C from the sun’s heat through glass D by striking iron against flint Câu 17: Torches for lighting were made from A the wood of gum trees B iron bars dipped in melted resins C tree branches dipped in melted resins D wooden poles dipped in oil Câu 18: Before the electric lamp was invented A people did not use any form of lighting in their houses B oil lamps and then candles were used C candles and then oil lamps were used D candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time Câu 19: The word “splendors” in the passage mostly means A wonderful things that have been achieved B places where a lot of people go on holiday C the beautiful and impressive features of a place D things that fill one with surprise and admiration Câu 20: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passge? Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 981 A Matches and lighters were invented not long ago B We know exactly when and how people first used fire C We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder D A world is impossible without gas or electricity Câu 21: The word “gloomy” in the passage mostly means A full of light; having the natural light of day B totally covered with darkness C badly lit in a way that makes one feel sad D containing a lot of white Câu 22: What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there? A Gas lighting B Electric lighting C No lighting at all D Oil lighting Câu 23: The best title for the passage could be A Prehistoric People and Fire B Different Types of Lamps C The Advantages of Candles D Fire: Discovery and Uses Chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 24: He looks thin, but he is very healthy A actually B practically C consequently D also Câu 25: I would really your help with this assignment A take B respect C thank D appreciate Câu 26: - “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?” - “ _.” A Yes, it was B Sorry, I don’t C I don’t think that D Not yet Câu 27: Don’t worry He’ll the job as _ as possible A economizing B economic C economically D uneconomically Câu 28: The reason why I don’t want to move is that I’m perfectly happy here A main B big C large D great Câu 29: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” - “ ” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Yes, let’s D Great Câu 30: entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him A On B At C During D With Câu 31: Be with what you have got, Mary A satisfied B humorous C interested D suspicious Câu 32: Can you keep calm for a moment? You noise in class! A are always making B always make C have always made D are always made Câu 33: If people after their houses properly, the police wouldn’t have so much work to A should look B look C have looked D looked Câu 34: They would go by air than travel by train A rather B better C prefer D always Câu 35: - “ detective stories?” - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.” A How about B Are you fond of C What you think about D What people feel about Câu 36: He arrived late, was annoying A it B that C which D what Câu 37: I’ve just been told some news A astonished B astonishing C astonishment D astonish Câu 38: Take the number bus and get at Times Square A outside B down C up D off Câu 39: The manager had his secretary the report for him A type B typed C to have typed D to type Câu 40: I this letter around for days without looking at it A carry B have been carrying C will be carrying D am carrying Câu 41: The window was so high up that I could see was the sky Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 981 A just B thus C all D only Câu 42: If you are not Japanese, so what _ are you? A national B nationalized C nationality D nation Câu 43: It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor A when she had B she C and she D that she Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 44 đến 53 Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (44) ? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (45) ?” The decision is yours, but it may be (46) remembering two things: there is more unemployment (47) those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (48) will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs If you decide to go (49) into a job, there are many opportunities for training Getting qualifications will (50) you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (51) you earn Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (52) possibility In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (53) practical work experience Câu 44: A later B after C past D former Câu 45: A term B class C course D school Câu 46: A useful B worth C necessary D important Câu 47: A of B among C through D between Câu 48: A skills B interests C arts D habits Câu 49: A straight B just C instant D direct Câu 50: A give B make C let D help Câu 51: A where B while C what D which Câu 52: A another B always C again D also Câu 53: A making B doing C taking D getting Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với ba từ lại câu Câu 54: A ivory B writer C final D widow Câu 55: A cleared B threatened C passed D managed Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A, B, C, D) cho câu từ 56 đến 65 At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately in need of reform Private schools existed, but only for the very rich There were very few public schools because of the strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not “waste” their time on education but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work It was in the face of this public sentiment that educational reformers set about their task Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that there was no excuse in a republic for any citizen to be uneducated As Superintendent of Education in the state of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school districts around the country He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality of teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries Although these changes did not bring about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased public awareness as to the need for a further strengthening of the system Câu 56: The best title for the passage could be A A Flight for Change B Nineteenth - the Century of Reform C American Education in the Beginning of the 19th Century D The Beginnings of Reform in American Education Câu 57: The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed A a strong educational background B good grades C a lot of money D a high level of intelligence Câu 58: The word “desperately” in the passage mostly means Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 981 A completely B partly C obviously D urgently Câu 59: The author of the passage puts the word “waste” in quotation marks because he A wants to emphasize how much time is wasted on education B thinks that education is not really a waste of time C is quoting someone else who said that education was a waste of time D does not want students to waste their time on education Câu 60: According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because A people had nothing else to except go to school B education at the time was so cheap C all citizens should be educated in a republic D Massachusetts residents needed something to with their spare time Câu 61: The word “reformers” in the passage mostly means A people who really enjoy teaching B people who work for the government C people who believe that education is wasted D people who try to change things for the better Câu 62: The word “citizen” in the passage mostly means A a person who lives in a particular city B a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country C a person who works in a particular place D a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work Câu 63: From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann A raised money for the educational development in Massachusetts B funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans C worked as a headmaster in a school in the state of Massachusetts D managed education in the state of Massachusetts Câu 64: According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE? A Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States B Horace Mann began raising teachers’ salaries C Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer D Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life’s work Câu 65: According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted? A Better teacher training B The five-month school year C Increased pay for students D The matching of other districts’ policies Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 66 đến 75 Everyone wants to reduce pollution But the pollution problem is (66) complicated as it is serious It is complicated (67) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people (68) , exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile (69) transportation for millions of people Factories discharge much (70) the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end (71) _ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (72) using many things that benefit them Most of the people not want to that, of course But pollution can be (73) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (74) of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that (75) businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities Câu 66: A more B like C less D as Câu 67: A while B though C so D because Câu 68: A For example B Such as C Specific D Like Câu 69: A affords B provides C carries D takes Câu 70: A about B for C with D of Câu 71: A as well B or C and D then Câu 72: A continue B start C go on D stop Câu 73: A gradually B little C carefully D unexpectedly Câu 74: A amount B figure C way D number Câu 75: A require B forbid C prevent D request Chọn nhóm từ mệnh đề thích hợp (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 981 Câu 76: He agreed to sign the contract A so he didn’t know much about that company B because he didn’t know much about that company’s director C although he didn’t know much about that company D in spite he knew much about it Câu 77: There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen A the smallest of which B smallest of that C the smaller of which D the smaller of them Câu 78: _, they would have had what they wanted A Had they arrived at the fair early B Supposing they were arriving at the fair early C Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D If they arrived at the fair early Câu 79: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute A one other fifty dollars B more fifty dollars C another fifty D the same amount also Câu 80: John’s score on the test is the highest in the class He A should have studied all the time B must have studied very hard C should study very hard D must have to study well - HẾT Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 981 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Môn: TIẾNG ANH, khối D 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 Mã đề thi 406 529 293 378 794 981 D A C A D B C C C B B B A D B B A B C C D B B D D C A C D B C D C D C C A A C C D C B C A A A A D D D D A B D B A D A B B B D D D C A C D A B A B C B D D A D B B B B D C A C A C B D B C B C B A A C D D C D A C D B C A C C B C C A D A D A B B A A A C C B D D C A C B C D B C D C C B C A A D A C C B D A D D A B D D C B D A C B D B B D A D B D A B B C B A C D A A B C D D A C A D C D A C C C A D D D A C B B A D B A D D C D B B B C C C C B A A B B A A B A D Câu số 39 40 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 406 529 293 378 794 981 D C B D C A D B C A D B C C A C C C C D B C C C D B B D C D B A A D B A B C A C A C A B B C D B C A C B B B B D D C D A B D C B A A A C C B B D C B A A A B A C A A C A B A B C B D A B B B B D B A B B D C C D B A B D D D A A B C C A D D A D C A A C D B A D A B C C C B A B C D A C B C D B A D A A C D A B A C A D B D C D C A B C A C C D C B C B B D C D B D C A D A D A D B C D D A A D D A B A A B A D D A A D B B D C C A B D D D A A B B D D B A D A D A D C A A C D C C A D B B B A A B D C A C B C D C B B [...]... - HẾT Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 378 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 406 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU 1 ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi... - HẾT Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 406 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 529 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU 1 ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành mỗi... D I can do nothing to help Tom - HẾT Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 529 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 794 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU 1 ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Đọc kỹ đoạn... - HẾT Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 794 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 981 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU 1 ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất... forbid C require D prevent Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ còn lại trong mỗi câu Câu 43: A factor B process C receive D proper Câu 44: A decision B politics C possession D refusal Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 794 Câu 45: A mathematics B particular C community D authority Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) cho... it was C I don’t think that D Not yet Câu 18: He arrived late, was annoying A it B what C that D which Câu 19: I this letter around for days without looking at it A carry B have been carrying C am carrying D will be carrying Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 529 Câu 20: They would go by air than travel by train A better B always C prefer D rather Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với... Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 406 Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi chỗ trống từ 58 đến 67 Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (58) ? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (59) ?” The decision is yours, but it may be (60) remembering two things: there... Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 981 Câu 11: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs A B C D Câu 12: Due of the government’s policy, some farming areas have been abandoned A B C D Câu 13: Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments A B C D Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 14 đến 23 It is hard to think of a... unemployment to find some jobs A B C D Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 48 đến 57 It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity Both are commonly used for lighting and heating today We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame But it was not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters To make fire, it was... C astonishing D astonishment Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 406 Câu 19: I this letter around for days without looking at it A will be carrying B carry C have been carrying D am carrying Câu 20: It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor A that she B and she C she D when she had Câu 21: I would really your help with this assignment A appreciate B thank C respect ... Mã đề thi 293 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 378 Họ, tên thí sinh: ... Mã đề thi 378 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 406 Họ, tên thí sinh: ... Mã đề thi 406 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 529 Họ, tên thí sinh: