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ĐỀ THI THỬ TPHT QUỐC GIA – ĐỀ 24 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút I MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST (ID: 103083) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from others A stopped B laughed C realized D produced A cool B food C boom D took D preservative D admission D conspiracy hi nT C pedestrian C apparent C profound uO following questions A psychology B speculate A consistent B advocate A deteriorate B conscientious D H oc 01 (ID: 103086) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the s/ Ta iL ie (ID: 103090) Read the following passage, and mark the letter (A, B, C or D) on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks Wind, water, air, ice and heat all work to cause erosion As the wind blows over the om /g ro up land, it often (6) small grains of sand When these grains of sand strike against solid rocks, the rocks are slowly worn away In this way (7) very hard rocks are worn away by the wind w w w fa ce bo ok c When particles of rocks or soil became loosened in any way, running water carries them down the (8) Some rocks and soil particles are carried into streams and then into the sea Land that is covered with trees, grass and other plants wears away very slowly, and so loses very (9) of its soil The roots of plants help to (10) the rocks and soil in place Water that falls on grasslands runs away more slowly than water that falls on bare ground Thus, forests and grasslands (11) to slow down erosion Even where the land is (12) covered with plants, some erosion goes on In the spring, the (13) snow turns into a large quantity of water that then runs downhill in streams (14) a stream carries away some of the soil the stream bed gets deeper and deeper (15) thousands of years of such erosion, wide valleys are often formed A holds up B picks up C cleans out D carries out A such B even C still D though A hillsides B borders C topside D topsoil >> Truy cập trang http://tuyensinh247.com/ để luyện thi THPT QG Toán – Lý – Hóa – Sinh – Văn – Anh tốt nhất! 10 A few A stay B much B store C little C hold D large D back 11 A help B assist C facilitate D aid 12 A strongly B scarcely C thinly D thickly 13 14 15 A melting A Although A In B formed B Till B After C melted C As C During D building D Until D Among (ID: 103101) Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have D H oc 01 either become extinct or near extinction has increased(16) Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the om /g ro up s/ Ta iL ie uO nT hi year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case oí the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world/s ecosystem International laws protecting animals must be enacted to ensure their survival-and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various w w w fa ce bo ok c ways Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols o protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed 16 What is the main topic of the passage? A The Bengal tiger B International boycotts C Endangered species D Problems with industrialization 17 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "alarming" in paragraph 2? A dangerous B Serious C Gripping D Distressing 18 Which of the following could best replace the word 'case' as used in paragraph 2? A Act B Situation C Contrast D Trade >> Truy cập trang http://tuyensinh247.com/ để luyện thi THPT QG Toán – Lý – Hóa – Sinh – Văn – Anh tốt nhất! 19 The word 'poachers' as used in paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following? A Illegal hunters B enterprising researchers C Concerned scientists D Trained hunters 20 The word 'callousness' in paragraph refer to in the passage A Indirectness B Independence C Incompetence D Insensitivity 21 What does the word 'this' in paragraph refer to in the passage? A Bengal tigers B Interest in material gain D H oc 01 C Killing animals for personal satisfaction D The decrease in the Bengal tiger population 22 Which of the following could best replace the word 'allocated’ in paragraph 3? hi A Set aside B Combined C Organized D Taken off 23 The word 'defray' in paragraph is closest in meaning to which the following? ro up s/ Ta iL ie uO nT A Lower B Raise C Make a payment on D Make an investment toward 24 What does the term' international boycott' in paragraph refer to? A Buying and selling of animal products overseas B A refusal to buy animal products worldwide C A global increase in animal survival /g D Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks bo ok c om 25 Which of the folỉowing best describes the author's attitude? A Forgiving B Concerned C Vindictive D Surprised w w w fa ce (ID: 103112) Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Though Edmund Halley was most famous because of his achievements as an astronomer, he was a scientist of diverse interests and great skill (26) In addition to studying the skies, Halley was also deeply interested exploring the unknown depths of the oceans One of his lesser-known accomplishments that was quite remarkable was his design for a diving bell that facilitated exploration of the watery depths The diving bell that Halley designed had a major advantage over the diving bells that were in use prior to his Earlier diving bells could only make use of the air contained within the bell itself, so divers had to surface when the air inside the bell ran low Halley's bell was an improvement in that its design allowed for an additional supply of fresh air that enabled a crew of divers to remain underwater for several hours >> Truy cập trang http://tuyensinh247.com/ để luyện thi THPT QG Toán – Lý – Hóa – Sinh – Văn – Anh tốt nhất! (30) The diving contraption that Halley designed was in the shape of a bell that measured three feet across the top and five feet across the bottom (31 A)and could hold several divers comfortably; it was open at the bottom (31.C)so that divers could swim in and out at will The bell was built of wood, which was first heavily tarred to make it water repellent (31 B) and was then covered with a half-ton sheet of lead to make the bell heavy enough to sink in water The bell shape held air inside for the divers to breathe as the bell sank to the bottom The air inside the bell was not the only source of air for the divers to breathe, and D H oc 01 it was this improvement that made Halley's bell superior to its predecessors(28) In addition to the air already in the bell, air was also supplied to the divers from a lead barrel that was lowered to the ocean floor close to the bell itself.(34) Air flowed through hi a leather pipe from the lead barrel on the ocean floor to the bell The diver could breath the air from a position inside the bell, or he could move around outside the bell wearing ro up s/ Ta iL ie uO nT a diving suit that consisted of a lead bell-shaped helmet with a glass viewing window and a leather body suit, with a leather pipe carrying fresh air from the diving bell to the helmet 26 The subject of the preceding passage was most likely Halley's A childhood B work as an astronomer C many different interests D invention of the diving bell om /g 27 Which of the following best expresses the subject of this passage? w w w fa ce bo ok c A Halley's work as an astronomer B Haley's many different interests C Halley's invention of a contraption for diving D Halley's experiences as a diver 28 Halley's bell was better than its predecessors because it A was bigger B provided more air C weighed less D could rise more quickly 29 The expression ran low in paragraph is closest in meaning to A moved slowly B had been replenished C sank to the bottom D was almost exhausted 30 How long could divers stay underwater in Halley's bell? A Just a few seconds B Only a few minutes C For hours at a time D For days on end 31 It is NOT stated in the passage that Halley's bell A was wider at the bottom than at the top B was made of tarred wood C was completely enclosed D could hold more than one diver 32 The expression at will in paragraph could best be replaced >> Truy cập trang http://tuyensinh247.com/ để luyện thi THPT QG Toán – Lý – Hóa – Sinh – Văn – Anh tốt nhất! A in the future C with great speed B as they wanted D upside down 33 The word its in paragraph refers to A improvement B Halley's bell C source of air D a lead barrel 34 It can be inferred from the passage that were Halley's bell not covered with lead, it would A float B get wet C trap the divers D suffocate the divers 35 This passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on B recreation D physiology D H oc 01 A astronomy C oceanography iL ie uO nT hi (ID: 103123) 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 36 The governor issued a statement in an attempt to negate the accusations against him om /g ro up s/ Ta A disapprove B admit C have no effect D deny 37 When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A be related to B be interested in w fa ce bo ok c C pay all attention to D express interest to 38 The environment was nourishing to the young girl’s developing personality A beneficial B harmful C cheap D good 39 Lack of water on nutrients has impeded the growth of these new cherry tomato plants B prevented C assisted D realized w w A promoted 40 The birthday gift Bet’s grandmother gave her is irreplaceable A Possible to replace B Unable to buy C Impossible to find another D Quite easily found (ID: 103129) 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 41 Scientific advances and other developments constant eliminate some jobs and create new ones A advances B other developments C constant D new ones >> Truy cập trang http://tuyensinh247.com/ để luyện thi THPT QG Toán – Lý – Hóa – Sinh – Văn – Anh tốt nhất! 42 Several people have apparent tried to change the man’s mind, but he refuses to listen A Several B apparent C man's mind D to listen 43 Nowhere else in the world you will find scenery like this A else B you will find B scenery D like 44 Lara is a very bright student who learns quickly and all her course work very well A very bright B who learns C all D work 45 After being questioned for a few minutes, John finally admitted to steal his friend’s money B admitted D friend’s C steal D H oc 01 A being ie uO nT hi (ID: 103135) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 46 He told his sister that he to run away from home A intends B is intending C has intended D intended 47 She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her because of her poor om /g ro up s/ Ta iL eyesight A up B back C over D down 48 They live in a of Oxford, and come into town by bus every day A suburb B area C centre D countryside 49 Stephanie: “Huong, this is Nick.” w w w fa ce bo ok c Huong: “…………….” A Really? B Nice to meet you C An honour D My dear 50 You look tired Why don’t we and have a good rest? A call its name B call on C call it a day D call off 51 of the students in our class could solve this math problem A Not B Neither C Not much D None 52 You mustn’t …… these difficult exercises; them all A leave off B leave behind C leave for D leave out 53 Joanne: “You should have flown with the earlier flight!” Alex: “ ” A Why not? B Yes I did C Oh, I’m sorry to hear that D It was fully booked 54 Water pollution is often caused by industrial ……….from factories A fuels B waste C gases D rain >> Truy cập trang http://tuyensinh247.com/ để luyện thi THPT QG Toán – Lý – Hóa – Sinh – Văn – Anh tốt nhất! 55 becoming more and more common in children A The diabetes B The diabetes are C Diabetes is D Diabetes are 56 She wasn’t allowed into the country; because her papers aren’t in order A subsequently B admittedly C presumably D paradoxically 57 She built a high wall round her garden ………… A in order that her fruit not be stolen B to enable people not taking her fruit C so that her fruit would be stolen D to prevent her fruit from being stolen C as a rule D H oc 01 58 I enjoy swimming, but I avoid crowded pools A on the contrary B on the face of it D in a nutshell 59 During lunch they international politics s/ Ta iL ie uO nT hi A interviewed B discussed C transferred D talked 60 The marathon was postponed ………the heavy rain A due to B because C despite D when 61 George didn’t attend school for six weeks as he had to stay in hospital where he was ……….for pneumonia A fixed B treated C relieved D mended om /g ro up 62 I used to live in a village people had a close relation to one another A which B where C which in D in that 63 should be applied for bumper crops B drainage c A prevention c pollution D fertilization fa ce bo ok 64 The clerk had to the conversation in order to wait on the customer A interrupt B continue C begin D hurry w w w II WRITING (ID: 103155) PART I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 65 He’ll settle down Then his performance will improve Once he 66 We left quietly, so that we wouldn’t disturb the children So as 67 Although he was not guilty they executed him In spit e of >> Truy cập trang http://tuyensinh247.com/ để luyện thi THPT QG Toán – Lý – Hóa – Sinh – Văn – Anh tốt nhất! 68 Dogs can swim better than cats can Dogs 69 “Don’t leave the house until I get back, William,” his mother said William's mother told w w w fa ce bo ok c om /g ro up s/ Ta iL ie uO nT hi D H oc 01 (ID: 103161) Part II In no more than 140 words, write a paragraph about advantages of music >> Truy cập trang http://tuyensinh247.com/ để luyện thi THPT QG Toán – Lý – Hóa – Sinh – Văn – Anh tốt nhất!