Trường THPT Ng Bỉnh Khiêm ĐỀ THI THỬ TNTH PHỔ THÔNG NĂM 2013- 2014 LỚP:………………………… Thời gian: 60 phút I.Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others A efficient B suggestion C unsure D initiate A researched B composed C noticed D stressed A daughter B through C thought D laugh II.Choose the phrase or clause that best completes each of the sentences below The cyclist he crossed the main street A looked with caution after B was looked with caution when C looks with caution when D had looked with caution before George did not study well in the class because _ A he studied bad B he failed to study properly C he was not good student D he was a badly student , the more he likes it A The more dangerous it is B The more it is dangerous C The more is it dangerous D The more dangerous is it Charlie said that A he was thinking of going to live in Canada B he is thinking of going to live in Canada C he has thought of going to live in Canada D he would be thinking of going to live in Canada They are not to take part in this program of the World Health Organization A as old B enough old C old enough D so old It’s important to set yourself clear _ so you know what you are doing for A opportunities B ambitions C decisions D goals 10 Will you buy a 3D television when they _ available? A become B are becoming C will become D became 11 The disappearance of one or several species may result in the loss of A university B biology C biodiversity D diversity 12 Mai: May I borrow your pen for a minute? -Lan: “ .” A Yes, certainly B Yes, thank you C No, thanks D No, of course 13 WHO’s objective, as set in its Constitution, is the attainment by all people of the highest level of health [Set out to sth begin a job, task, etc with a particular aim or goal] A up B off C down D out 14 It was reported that neither the passengers nor the driver in the crash A were injured B was injured C have been injured D are injured 15 He felt _ when he failed the exams the second time [discouraged; depressed] A discouraged B annoyed C undecided D determined 16 Her husband unemployed since they _ to the countryside A was / moved B was / have moved C has been / moved D has been/have moved 17 John: “I’m getting married next week.” - Joe: “ ” A Thanks, the same to you B Congratulations! C Sorry to hear that D Well done! 18 She wondered _ now, after so many years away A how her father looked like B whose her father looked like C how her father looks like D what her father looked like 19 Picasso, _ works inspired many other artists, lived until he was a ripe of old age A who B whose C that D which 20 Mai: “How old are you, Mr Bull?” -Mr Bull: “ ” A What! I don’t like personal questions! B I’m fine, thanks C Very well, thanks and you? D I’m O.K 21 Can I help you? -No, thank you I _ A served B am serving C was serving D am being served 22 –Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” -Maria: “ .” A Of course not, it’s not costly B Thank you Hope you will drop in C I think so D No problem Drop by/in/over/round; drop in on sb; drop into sth pay a casual visit (to a person or place) 23 Everybody likes beauty, _? A doesn’t he B doesn’t she C they D don’t they III.Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting 24 The doctor advises me staying in bed, but it’s just so boring A B C D 25 Because of the high costs of living, life is difficult for an unemployed these days A B C D IV.Read the following passage Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the passage The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is the Internet, which has been (36) _ for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin, and even one suicide Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (37) _ serious problems and ruin many lives Special help groups have been set up to (38) _ sufferers help and support Psychologists have described many worrying examples, including one man who took his own life after (39) more than £14,000 to feed his addiction, and a teenager who had to receive psychiatric treatment for his 12-hour-a-day (40) _ "This illness is not fake, and it must be taken seriously," said an expert in behavioral addiction at Nottingham Trent University 26 A mistaken B accused C blamed D faulted 27 A affect B cause C lead D take 28 A advise B suggest C recommend D offer 29 A winning B borrowing C lending D gaining 30 A habit B routine C manner D custom I Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the unfinished statement (or best answers the question) about each passage I've always been a bit of an entertainer and played the funny man I was a part-time comedian for years, so I learned how to stand in front of audiences It made me sure of myself I like being liked and I love making everyone smile I've lived in London all my life and have just moved to a larger house with my wife Clare and our two children, Jimmy and Madeleine We spend a lot of time just singing and dancing around the house I grew up with music because my dad is the pianist, Chester Harriott - who's still playing, by the way My working day is divided between television and writing cook books, though TV takes most of my time I spend about five days a fortnight working on the cooking programmes I appear in I eat all sorts of things at home but I only buy quality food When I'm cooking, I experiment with whatever is in the fridge - it's good practice for my TV series I'm a football fan and enjoy going to matches, but I'm a homeloving person really I don't like going to the pub but we go out to eat about twice a month There's nothing better than a night at home playing with the children I rarely go to bed before midnight Late evening is when fresh thoughts on cooking usually come to me, so I often write and plan my programmes then When I eventually get to bed, I have no trouble sleeping! 31 What is the writer's main purpose in writing the text? A to describe how he lives B to say what makes him laugh C to talk about his cooking ideas D to explain how he started in TV 32 What would a reader learn about Ainsley from the text? A He is a very good musician B He likes to plan the family meals C He is nervous about performing on stage D He enjoys spending time with his family 33 What does the writer say about himself? A He loves going out and meeting people B He is very similar to his father C He enjoys being popular D He should go to bad early 34 What does he say about his working life? A He would like to appear less on TV B He gets his best ideas at certain times C He prefers being a comedian D He should practise cooking more 35 Which of the following is the best description of the writer? A The popular TV comedian who enjoys cooking, watching football, and having a busy social life B The TV cook who loves making people laugh, watching football and, above all, having a happy family life C The singing TV cook who likes making jokes, playing with his children, and having an early night D The cook and comedian who takes great care about the way he cooks his food and enjoys listening to music more than anything V.Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the word cues( 1m): 1) The questions were difficult so he couldn’t answer them → If…………………………………………………………………………… ( If the questions hadn’t been difficult, he could have answered them) 2)Nam is feeding the chicken in the garden → The chicken…………………………………………………………………………… (The chicken is being fed in the garden by Nam) 3)Susan spent months making her wedding dress → It took…………………………………………………………………………… (It took Susan months to make her wedding dress) 4) The teacher spent more time explaining the lesson but her students understood nothing → The more …………………………………………………………………………… (The more the teacher explained, the less her students understood) VI Giving the correct form of the words in the brackets( 1m) 1) I am looking forward…………( to hearing)…………………… from you soon ( hear) 2) Many……( endangered) …………… species are being protected by the World Wild Fun.( danger) 3) She …( has learned)……………… the piano since she was five years old ( learn) 4) If they had prepared for the interview carefully, they…( would have been offered) that job( offer)