Bộ đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2016 trường THPT Liễn Sơn, Vĩnh Phúc

VnDoc – Tải văn pháp luật, tài liệu, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN I TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ MÔN TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 8/11/2015 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Đề thi gồm trang) M· ®Ò thi: 132 Họ, tên thí sinh: …………………………………………… Lớp: ………… Số báo danh: ……… 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: _ that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50 A So was her successful business B So successful was her business C Her business was successful D So successful her business was, Question 2: - “Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?” - “ ” A You can’t, I think! B No, you can’t C Yes, you can D Can you? That’s very kind Question 3: My mother me against staying late night after night to prepare for exams A recommended B encouraged C warned D reprimanded Question 4: She must have been sleepless last night Otherwise, her eyes _ so bloody now A won’t look B wouldn’t look C wouldn’t have looked D looked Question 5: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my A chip off the old block B biscuit C cup of tea D piece of cake Question 6: After we each had been assigned an installment part of the project, we came back to our _ section A respectively B respectful C irrespective D respective Question 7: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary _ A elements B factors C ingredients D substances Question 8: The last person _ will have to turn off the lights A left B leaving C have left D to leave Question 9: This shirt is that one A a bit less expensive B as much expensive as C not nearly as expensive as D much far expensive than Question 10: My friend bought _ from a shop on Tran Phu street A a brown nice leather belt B a nice brown leather belt C a leather brown nice belt D a nice leather brown belt Question 11: The new manager found the situation so complicated that he couldn’t see the wood for the _ A leaf B fruit C wood D trees Question 12: A: I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof B: _ Family members can help each other a lot A It's not true B That's wrong C I couldn't agree any more D I don't agree Mã đề 132 1/7 VnDoc – Tải văn pháp luật, tài liệu, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 13: Ann: How well you are playing, Peter! Peter: _ A Say it again I like to hear your words B Thank you too much C I think so I'm proud of myself D Many thanks, that's a nice compliment Question 14: The teacher as well as his students at the school meeting yet A arrived B hasn’t arrived C haven’t arrived D not arriving Question 15: "Why wasn't your boyfriend at the party last night?" - "He the lecture at Shaw Hall I know he very much wanted to hear the speaker." A may have attended B was to attend C should have attended D can have attended Question 16: “We’d better if we want to get there in time” A take up B turn down C speed up D put down Question 17: Nowadays, most students use _ calculators in their studies and examinations A electrical B electricity C electric D electronic Question 18: It is essential that Alice about his responsibilities in the meeting tomorrow A be reminded B must remind C will be reminded D will remind Question 19: The use of computers aids in teaching, the role of teachers is still very important A although B yet C so that D because Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece A a down- to – earth work of art B an excellent work of art C an expensive work of art D a VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO VĨNH ĐỀ KSCL LẦN NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016 PHÚC MÔN TIẾNG ANH TRƯỜNG THPT PHẠM CÔNG VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (ĐỀ LUYỆN 240) Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) Read the passage and choose the best answer Education in the future Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate Today’s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their field Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike simulated experiences Consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through developments in information technology For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory Some of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or instruction from a teacher For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home Students must complete a minimum number of study hours per year; however, they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit their family schedule They can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in other countries In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies on-line as well as that students’ learning materials and assessment activities Reports will be available for parents and teachers The software can then identify the best learning activities and condition for each individual student and generate similar activities It can also identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the students’ needs What is the topic of the passage? A The effect of information technology on education B students don’t have to go to school any more C Computer software will make sure students learn at home D Students can know about their weak aspects to focus How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly? A No time B Once or twice C Three D Four Who/What counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning? A Virtual reality B Teacher C Parents D Computer software What CAN’T the software do? A Monitor the time the students learn B Design materials for the students C Find out the best activities for the students D Identify weaknesses of the students What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students? A Students can stay at home to learn B Students can learn at times that suit their schedule VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí C Students’ learning time won’t be monitored D Students’ weak achievement can be identified Choose the underlined word that has different pronunciation from the others: A campaign B foreign C gain D sign A Christmas B mortgage C wanted D whistle A marks B curls C collapse D inherits A asthma B smooth C although D father 10 A adhesive B hang C exhaust D hill Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of these others: 11 A afterwards B demonstrate C dynamic D survey 12 A environment B colour C happen D revolutionary 13 A photography B recycle C manage D exhibit 14 A provide B famous C program D credit 15 A connected B particular C continuous D primitive Choose the best answer to complete the sentence 16 The man got out of the car _ round to the back and opened the boot A walking B walked C walks D walk 17 _ the jury believed in the burglar’s innocence, the general public did not A Although B Because 18.“I’m eighteen today!” A Best wishes!” C In spite of D However “ ” B Good day! C Congratulate! D Happy birthday!” 19 I’d like the work to be continued immediately once the rain _ A has stopped B stopped C will stop D stopping 20 One of the most miserable things that millions of families have to suffer from wars is that wars have set brother _ brother A against B about 21 “I haven’t got anything for you.” A Never mind! you D with “ ” B It isn’t the matter! 22.“What are you doing?” A It doesn’t touch C apart C Nothing! D Not problem! “ ’ B It’s none of your C You don’t enter at business all D Look after your own affair 23 I tried to _ her, but she just couldn’t stop crying A comfortable B comfort C sympathy D sympathise 24 The secretary put me _ to the manager within a couple of minutes A across B up C over 25 I don’t think he will get _ the shock in a short period of time D through VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A over b through C by D off 26 I hurt myself badly this morning when I fell _ the bedroom widow A out from B out of C down D over 27 I think they are going to have a fight against each other They go _ each other furiously A at B in C to D on 28 This year’s sales figures go _ our expectations What marvelous thing! A for B along with C beyond D away from 29 God knows, this car is my biggest mistake I have ever ...VnDoc – Tải văn pháp luật, tài liệu, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN I TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ MÔN TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 8/11/2015 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Đề thi gồm trang) M· ®Ò thi: 132 Họ, tên thí sinh: …………………………………………… Lớp: ………… Số báo danh: ……… 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: _ that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50 A So was her successful business B So successful was her business C Her business was successful D So successful her business was, Question 2: - “Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?” - “ ” A You can’t, I think! B No, you can’t C Yes, you can D Can you? That’s very kind Question 3: My mother me against staying late night after night to prepare for exams A recommended B encouraged C warned D reprimanded Question 4: She must have been sleepless last night Otherwise, her eyes _ so bloody now A won’t look B wouldn’t look C wouldn’t have looked D looked Question 5: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my A chip off the old block B biscuit C cup of tea D piece of cake Question 6: After we each had been assigned an installment part of the project, we came back to our _ section A respectively B respectful C irrespective D respective Question 7: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary _ A elements B factors C ingredients D substances Question 8: The last person _ will have to turn off the lights A left B leaving C have left D to leave Question 9: This shirt is that one A a bit less expensive B as much expensive as C not nearly as expensive as D much far expensive than Question 10: My friend bought _ from a shop on Tran Phu street A a brown nice leather belt B a nice brown leather belt C a leather brown nice belt D a nice leather brown belt Question 11: The new manager found the situation so complicated that he couldn’t see the wood for the _ A leaf B fruit C wood D trees Question 12: A: I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof B: _ Family members can help each other a lot A It's not true B That's wrong C I couldn't agree any more D I don't agree Mã đề 132 1/7 VnDoc – Tải văn pháp luật, tài liệu, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 13: Ann: How well you are playing, Peter! Peter: _ A Say it again I like to hear your words B Thank you too much C I think so I'm proud of myself D Many thanks, that's a nice compliment Question 14: The teacher as well as his students at the school meeting yet A arrived B hasn’t arrived C haven’t arrived D not arriving Question 15: "Why wasn't your boyfriend at the party last night?" - "He the lecture at Shaw Hall I know he very much wanted to hear the speaker." A may have attended B was to attend C should have attended D can have attended Question 16: “We’d better if we want to get there in time” A take up B turn down C speed up D put down Question 17: Nowadays, most students use _ calculators in their studies and examinations A electrical B electricity C electric D electronic Question 18: It is essential that Alice about his responsibilities in the meeting tomorrow A be reminded B must remind C will be reminded D will remind Question 19: The use of computers aids in teaching, the role of teachers is still very important A although B yet C so that D because Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece A a down- to – earth work of art B an excellent work of art C an expensive work of art D a VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ LẦN TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘI KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 SỞ GD&ĐT BẮC GIANG TRƯỜNG THPT NGÔ SĨ LIÊN Đề thi có 06 trang ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN Năm học 2015 - 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề) (Học sinh làm phần trắc nghiệm 64 câu vào phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm phần tự luận vào giấy thi.) Mã đề thi 156 SECTION A (8 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A attracted B attended C confided D promised Question A communication B culture C ceremony D compliment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question A attract B decide C precede D culture Question A determine B tradition C sacrifice D terrific Question A informality B socialise C mischievous D confidence Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question Thank you for your compliment _ my achievements A to B with C from D on Question I’m afraid a rise in salary is _ just now A out of sight B out of the question C out of control D out of date Question They laughed a lot last night The film _ have been very funny A can B would C ought D must Question After the test papers _ to the students in class tomorrow, the students _ their next assignment A will return – will be given B will be returned – are given C are returning – are giving D are returned – will be given Question 10 I have not found the book _ our teacher advised us to read A whom B which C who D when Question 11 If he had tried his best, he _ accepted to that university A would have B would have been C would be D will be Question 12 He’d prefer _ chicken soup rather than _ eel soup A to have – have B have – have C to have – having D having – to have Question 13 Barbara is motivated to study _ she knows that a good education can improve her life A although B so that C because D but Question 14 My family is the base from which we can go into the world with _ A confide B confidence C confident D confiding Question 15 _ signals such as waving, nodding or shaking of the head also have cultural meanings A Verbal B Non-verbal C Visual D Oral Trang 1/6 – Mã đề thi 156 Question 16 Air is _ mainly of nitrogen and oxygen A created B consisted C composed D included Question 17 It is important to have someone you can confide _ A from B to C in D with Question 18 I admired the _ cars at the car show A expensive new German B new expensive German C German expensive new D new German expensive Question 19 A quick look would reveal that France has _ computers A as many twice televisions as B twice more televisions than C twice as many televisions as D as twice many televisions as Question 20 Your grades are coming down You should try to _ the other students in your class A get out of B get along with C keep away from D keep up with Question 21 Only when you become a parent _ what true responsibility is A you will understand B will you understand C you understand D you can understand Question 22 It is essential that every student _ the exam before attending the course A passes B passed C pass D would pass Question 23 Mickey: “ _” Minnie: “Oh, thank you I just got it yesterday” A That’s a beautiful dress you are wearing B When did you buy this beautiful dress? C Who gave you this beautiful dress? D You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you? Question 24 Teacher: “Tom, you’ve written a much better essay this time.” Tom: “ _” A Writing? Why? B Thank you It’s really encouraging C You’re welcome D What did you say? I’m so shy Mark the letter A, B, VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BẮC NINH TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN I MÔN TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 8/11/2015 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Đề thi gồm trang) M· ®Ò thi: 132 Họ, tên thí sinh: …………………………………………… Lớp: ………… Số báo danh: ……… 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: _ that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50 A So was her successful business B So successful was her business C Her business was successful D So successful her business was, Question 2: - “Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?” - “ ” A You can’t, I think! B No, you can’t C Yes, you can D Can you? That’s very kind Question 3: My mother me against staying late night after night to prepare for exams A recommended B encouraged C warned D reprimanded Question 4: She must have been sleepless last night Otherwise, her eyes _ so bloody now A won’t look B wouldn’t look C wouldn’t have looked D looked Question 5: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my A chip off the old block B biscuit C cup of tea D piece of cake Question 6: After we each had been assigned an installment part of the project, we came back to our _ section A respectively B respectful C irrespective D respective Question 7: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary _ A elements B factors C ingredients D substances Question 8: The last person _ will have to turn off the lights A left B leaving C have left D to leave Question 9: This shirt is that one A a bit less expensive B as much expensive as C not nearly as expensive as D much far expensive than Question 10: My friend bought _ from a shop on Tran Phu street A a brown nice leather belt B a nice brown leather belt C a leather brown nice belt D a nice leather brown belt Question 11: The new manager found the situation so complicated that he couldn’t see the wood for the _ A leaf B fruit C wood D trees Question 12: A: I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí B: _ Family members can help each other a lot A It's not true B That's wrong C I couldn't agree any more D I don't agree Question 13: Ann: How well you are playing, Peter! Peter: _ A Say it again I like to hear your words B Thank you too much C I think so I'm proud of myself D Many thanks, that's a nice compliment Question 14: The teacher as well as his students at the school meeting yet A arrived B hasn’t arrived C haven’t arrived D not arriving Question 15: "Why wasn't your boyfriend at the party last night?" - "He the lecture at Shaw Hall I know he very much wanted to hear the speaker." A may have attended B was to attend C should have attended D can have attended Question 16: “We’d better if we want to get there in time” A take up B turn down C speed up D put down Question 17: Nowadays, most students use _ calculators in their studies and examinations A electrical B electricity C electric D electronic Question 18: It is essential that Alice about his responsibilities in the meeting tomorrow A be reminded B must remind C will be reminded D will remind Question 19: The use of computers aids in teaching, the role of teachers is still very important A although B yet C so that D because Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece A a down- to – earth VnDoc – Tải văn pháp luật, tài liệu, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN I TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ MÔN TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 8/11/2015 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Đề thi gồm trang) M· ®Ò thi: 132 Họ, tên thí sinh: …………………………………………… Lớp: ………… Số báo danh: ……… 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: _ that Marie was able to retire at the age of 50 A So was her successful business B So successful was her business C Her business was successful D So successful her business was, Question 2: - “Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?” - “ ” A You can’t, I think! B No, you can’t C Yes, you can D Can you? That’s very kind Question 3: My mother me against staying late night after night to prepare for exams A recommended B encouraged C warned D reprimanded Question 4: She must have been sleepless last night Otherwise, her eyes _ so bloody now A won’t look B wouldn’t look C wouldn’t have looked D looked Question 5: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my A chip off the old block B biscuit C cup of tea D piece of cake Question 6: After we each had been assigned an installment part of the project, we came back to our _ section A respectively B respectful C irrespective D respective Question 7: Before you start cooking, you should gather together all the necessary _ A elements B factors C ingredients D substances Question 8: The last person _ will have to turn off the lights A left B leaving C have left D to leave Question 9: This shirt is that one A a bit less expensive B as much expensive as C not nearly as expensive as D much far expensive than Question 10: My friend bought _ from a shop on Tran Phu street A a brown nice leather belt B a nice brown leather belt C a leather brown nice belt D a nice leather brown belt Question 11: The new manager found the situation so complicated that he couldn’t see the wood for the _ A leaf B fruit C wood D trees Question 12: A: I think it is a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof B: _ Family members can help each other a lot A It's not true B That's wrong C I couldn't agree any more D I don't agree Mã đề 132 1/7 VnDoc – Tải văn pháp luật, tài liệu, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 13: Ann: How well you are playing, Peter! Peter: _ A Say it again I like to hear your words B Thank you too much C I think so I'm proud of myself D Many thanks, that's a nice compliment Question 14: The teacher as well as his students at the school meeting yet A arrived B hasn’t arrived C haven’t arrived D not arriving Question 15: "Why wasn't your boyfriend at the party last night?" - "He the lecture at Shaw Hall I know he very much wanted to hear the speaker." A may have attended B was to attend C should have attended D can have attended Question 16: “We’d better if we want to get there in time” A take up B turn down C speed up D put down Question 17: Nowadays, most students use _ calculators in their studies and examinations A electrical B electricity C electric D electronic Question 18: It is essential that Alice about his responsibilities in the meeting tomorrow A be reminded B must remind C will be reminded D will remind Question 19: The use of computers aids in teaching, the role of teachers is still very important A although B yet C so that D because Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 20: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece A a down- to – earth work of art B an excellent work of art C an expensive work of art D a VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ [...]... for by the governments and people, HUONG PAGODA is more and more attractive to both Vietnamese and overseas tourists THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (ĐỀ LUYỆN 243) Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 1: If they took their... 25 A 26 C 27 D 28 A 29 B 30 A 31 A 32 B 33 D 34 B VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn bản pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 35 C 36 C 37 A 38 D 39 B 40 A SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (ĐỀ LUYỆN 242) Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that... 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