Sở GD & ĐT Vĩnh Phúc Trường THPT Phạm Công Bình ĐỀ KSCL LẦN NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH LỚP 12 (Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi gồm có 06 trang) Mã đề thi 628 (Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu) Họ, tên thí sinh: SBD: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from to 10 It is (1) _ that about twenty-four million computers in the USA were out of work last year, and only about three million of those computers were reused or(2) _ Twenty-one million computers were kept in(3) _ exported to other countries, or thrown(4) _ in public landfills Many experts say that computers should be (5) _ in public landfills because harmful (6) _ from computers can mix with other liquids in landfills In some cases, these liquids go into the soil and (7) _ ground water Most people don’t know about the (8) _ substances in the computers For example, a computer screen, or (9) _ , contains about three kilograms of lead which causes central nervous system problems in people It is (10) _ the biggest environmental threat Question 1: A estimated B remained C requested D suggested Question 2: A repainted B reported C reviewed D recycled Question 3: A interaction B contact C link D storage Question 4: A away B over C up D for Question 5: A discarded B saved C stored D sent Question 6: A chemistry B chemicals C chemist D chemically Question 7: A encourage B threaten C support D dig Question 8: A danger B dangerous C endanger D dangerously Question 9: A monitor B printer C floppy disk D keyboard Question 10: A a B no article C the D an 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 11: A rough B cough C though D tough Question 12: A pleased B erased C increased D amused Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words which need correcting in each of the following questions Question 13: You shouldn’t worry too much for your children; they’re grown up now A for B shouldn’t worry C grown up D too much Question 14: As secretary of transportation from 1975 to 1977, William Coleman worked to help the bankrupt railroads in the northeastern United States solved their financial problems A As B solved C to help D financial Question 15: Although research has been ongoing since 1930, the existence of ESP-perception and communication without the use of the sight, hear, taste, touch or smell-is still disputed A hear B use C since D existence Question 16: He has recently been offered a great job working as an electric engineer for that prestigious car company A a B has recently been C an electric engineer D working as Question 17: Dictionaries frequently explain the origin of the defined word, state its part of speech and indication its correct use A defined B indication C the origin D frequently Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 18 to 27 Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?” There are no right or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there is diversity of occupation- building inspector, supervisor, and real estate agentthat involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hostels, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choices you make today need not be your final one Question 18: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to _ A emphasize that each person’s answers will be different B show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process C indicate that the answers are not really important D indicate that each person’s answers may change over time Question 19: The word “them” in paragraph refers to _ A answers B jobs C features D questions Question 20: The word “assessing” in paragraph could best be replaced by _ A measuring B disposing C discovering D considering Question 21: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city? A advertising B plumbing C retail sales D law Question 22: The word “evoke” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A differ from B bring to mind C be related to D agree on Question 23: The word “that” in paragraph refers to _ A the traveling life B commission C occupation D a flight attendant Question 24: It can be inferred from the paragraph that _ A people should constantly work toward the next promotion B jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid C a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career D insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career Question 25: In paragraph 5, the author suggests that _ A you will probably jobless at some time in the future B you may want to change careers at some time in the future C as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling D you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully Question 26: Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4? A To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant B To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen C To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber D To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception Question 27: According to the passage, which of the following is true? A To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary B Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate C If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant D To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 28: As Henry was walking through the halls of the school where he used to learn, he became _, remembering his old friends and teachers A cautious B regretful C nostalgic D ambitious Question 29: ……….he leaves or I leave! A Either B Neither C Unless D Only Question 30: If you wish to ………… this offer of a place, you should confirm your acceptance in writing A take up B partake C take on D undertake Question 31: She ………them of lying to her, which made them extremely angry A consisted B blamed C criticized D accused Question 32: He’s applied for a(n) ………… lot of jobs but he’s only been short-listed once A enormous B dreadful C awful D wide Question 33: They have just bought some paint They their house this afternoon A are going to paint B to painting C will paint D be going to paint Question 34: The shop assistant was…………… helpful, but she felt he could have given her more advice A entirely B totally C quite D exactly Question 35: The film opened with a in an apartment and some policemen were examining a body A view B look C shock D scene Question 36: _, I like the Rolling Stones A Don't need to say B Needless saying C No need to say D Needless to say Question 37: Jane: “What a great haircut, Lucy!” Lucy: “ _.” A You think so? I think it’s a bit too short B Oh, yes That’s right C Thanks It’s very kind of you to this D It’s my pleasure Question 38: An almost _ line of traffic was moving at a snail’s pace through the town A constant B stopping C continual D continuous Question 39: In his absence, I would like thank all concerned on my brother’s ……………… A business B place C behalf D own Question 40: Joe has ………… to continue his higher education A gone oversea B gone to overseas C gone overseeing D gone overseas Question 41: Yesterday she heard _ news She was so _ that she couldn’t say anything A surprised/ surprised B surprising/ surprised C surprising/ surprising D surprised/ surprising Question 42: She wondered ………… her mother looked like now, after so many years away A who B how C what D whose Question 43: the storm, the ship couldn’t reach its destination on time A Although B In spite of C Because D Because of Question 44: At first sight I met her I was impressed with her _ A beautiful black big round eyes B big beautiful round black eyes C beautiful big round black eyes D beautiful round big black eyes Question 45: "Let's have a pizza." -" " A It’s a good idea B It doesn't matter C Not really D Not again Question 46: He devoted most of his time _ novels A to having written B to write C to writing D to have written Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 47 to 56 The history of America could be said to have started in the 600s which saw the beginning of a great tide of emigration from Europe to North America Spanning more than three centuries, this movement grew from a trickle of a few hundred English colonists to a floodtide of newcomers numbered in the millions Impelled by powerful and diverse motivations, they built a new civilization on a once savage continent The first English immigrants to what is now the United States of America crossed the Atlantic long after thriving Spanish colonies had been established in Mexico, the West Indies, and South America Like all new travelers to the New World, they came in small, overcrowded ships During their 6- to 12-week voyages, they lived on meager rations Many of them died of disease Ships were often battered by storms, and some were lost at sea To the weary voyager, the sight of the American shore brought immense relief The colonists’ first glimpse of the new land was a vista of dense woods These vast, virgin forests, extending nearly 1,300 miles along the eastern seaboard from north to south, proved to be a treasure house, providing abundant food, fuel, and a rich source of raw materials for houses, furniture, ships, and profitable cargoes for export The first permanent English settlement in America was a trading post founded in 1607 at Jamestown, in the Old Dominion of Virginia This region was soon to develop a flourishing economy from its tobacco crop, which found a ready market in England By 1620, when women were recruited in England to come to Virginia, marry, and make their homes, great plantations had already risen along the James River, and the population had increased to a thousand settlers Question 47: The passage mainly discusses American A immigration B agriculture C civilization D exploration Question 48: The word “Spanning” in line is closest in meaning to A reaching B combining C bridging D uniting Question 49: From the passage, it can be inferred that A most of the immigrants arrived in America in the 1600s B millions of English people emigrated to America C emigration to America became more and more popular D the Spanish were the first to emigrate to America Question 50: The word “they” in line refers to A Mexican travelers B English immigrants C West Indian voyagers D Spanish colonists Question 51: It can be inferred from the passage that English immigrants to America often A traveled in ships which got lost on the voyages B were suffering from diseases when they started the voyages C died because the voyages were too long D were half-starved on their sea voyages Question 52: The author refers to the forests as being “virgin” because A they had never been explored B they covered an enormous area C they were completely impenetrable D they contained nothing but trees Question 53: According to the passage, which of the following was welcoming to the exhausted immigrants? A Vast woods B The settlement C The shoreline D The eastern seaboard Question 54: The word “which” in line 18 refers to A market B economy C crop D region Question 55: The word “ready” in line 18 could best be replaced by A waiting B perfect C chosen D total Question 56: According to the passage, English women traveled to America to A work on the plantations B find a partner C be employed as housekeepers D become wealthy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part Question 57: Lou approved of the behavior his respectful sons displayed during the church service this week A like B commend C reject D support Question 58: Henry hoped that his sons would someday take over his retail business and maintain the high level of customer service and satisfaction that Henry valued so much A connect B eliminate C continue D uphold 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 the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 59: A practicality B comfortable C uncontrollable D politician Question 60: A recognize B relatively C realize D relax Question 61: A amateur B photography C minority D heroic 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 followings Question 62: The first recognized Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C A cheered B celebrated C acknowledged D viewed Question 63: John was not promoted because his work did not meet the manager's expectations A gaudiness B expenditures C expertise D anticipations Question 64: After the bottom fell out of the market, he was virtually bankrupt A dishonestly B practically C finally D completely WRITING Part 1.Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City I haven’t Question 66: If I won a big prize in a lottery, I’d give up my job Were I Question 67: Working so much will make you tired It is Question 68: He tries to learn English well so as to find a good job He tries to learn English well with …………………………………………………… Question 69: Do you have a good relationship with your boss? Are you……………………………………………………………………….? Part In about 140 words, write a paragraph about your last vacation HẾT