SỞ GD&ĐT TÂY NINH TRƯỜNG THPT NG B KHIÊM ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the other A influential B opportunity C temperament D expectation A government B employment C refusal D redundant A improvement B occasion C believe D interest A industrial B interfere C develop D activity A extremely B necessary C nesesity D co-operate Choose the best answer to complete each unfinished sentence Fortunately, the demonstration _ to be quite peaceful A turned into B turned out C turned off D turned up “How much you earn, Joe?” “I’d _ “ A rather don’t say B better not to say C rather not say D prefer not say The traffic in town was very _ and I arrived home earlier than expected A light B weak C little D few The witness’s account was not _ with the facts A matched B reliable C consistent D confirmed 10 He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will _ it through the night A last B survive C endure D make 11 _ you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to $100 a day A Unless B Although C Provided that D As soon as 12 I suggest we _ outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30 A meet B meeting C met D will meet 13.I hope we will be able to avoid _ anyone A disappointment B disappoint C disappointed D disappointing 14 Is he really _ to judge a brass band contest? A efficient B skillful C capable D competent 15 No matter how angry he was he would never _ to violence A resort B recourse C exert D resolve 16 The move to a different environment had brought about a significant _ in Mary’s state of mind A impact B effect C influence D change 17 His house is nothing out of the _ ; it’s just an average five-room house A normal B usual C ordinary D typical 18 The school _ a system of monthly tests in place of an annual exam A took B gathered C collected D adopted 19 “I think that the youth are high-flying but inexperienced” “ “ A There’s no doubt about it B Certainly C Are you kidding me? D It’s nice of you to say so 20 What you think of your new bookkeeper?” - “He works _ his figures never need _.” A such efficiently that / to check C so efficient that / checking B such an efficient that / to be checked D so efficiently that / to be checked 21 It was a horrible ride through pouring rain _ he had a puncture and for the last hour had to push the bicycle A As a matter of fact B To make matter worse C Even so D In fact 22 All through his life he remained _ resentful of the way he had been abandoned by his parents as a child A fully B seriously C completely D bitterly 23 Do you still live there? - No, _ We’ve moved to a new house A not now B I not live C any longer D not yet 24 I’m not particular I’ll wear _ of your dresses that fits me A some one B that one C which one D any one 25 It is imperative that this letter _ immediately A were sent B sent C be sent D send 26 The pub was so crowded that he could _ get to the bar A almost B barely C quite D merely Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Simply being bilingual doesn’t qualify someone to interpret Interpreting is not only a mechanical process of converting one sentence in language A into the same sentence in language B Rather, its a complex art in which thoughts and idioms that have no obvious counterparts from tongue to tongue _ or words that have several meanings must be quickly transformed in such a way that the message is clearly and accurately expressed to the listener At one international conference, an American speaker said, “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear”, which meant nothing to the Spanish audience The interpretation was, “A monkey in a silk dress is still a monkey” _ an idiom the Spanish understood and that expressed the same idea There are two kinds of interpreters, simultaneous and consecutive The former, sitting in a separated booth, usually at a large multilingual conference, speaks to listeners wearing headphones, interpreting what a foreign language speaker says _ actually a sentence behind Consecutive interpreters are the ones most international negotiations use They are employed for smaller meetings without sound booths and headphones Consecutive interpretation also requires two-person teams A foreign speaker says his piece while the interpreter, using special shorthand, takes notes and during a pause, tells the client what was said 27 What is the purpose of the passage? A To explain the scope of interpreting B To differentiate between simultaneous and consecutive interpreters C To state the qualifications of an interpreter D To point out the importance of an interpreter 28 The author implies that most people have the opinion that the skill of interpreting is A simpler than it really is B very complex and demanding C highly valued and admired D based on principles of business 29 The example “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear” is used to A show the differences in language A and language B B stress the importance of word for word translation C emphasize the need for translation of the meaning of what is said D point out the difference in attributes of animals in English and Spanish 30 A precondition of being a translator is A being a linguist B being bilingual C being able to use high-tech equipment D working well with people 31 Which of the following would a consecutive interpreter be used for? A A business transaction between foreign speakers B A large meeting of many nations C A translation of a foreign book D An interpretation of a major literary work 32 What would a simultaneous interpreter be most in need of? A A dictionary or phrase book B Advanced technical style in writing C Headphones and a booth D Shorthand skills and a notepad 33 What is a difference mentioned between a simultaneous interpreter and a consecutive interpreter? A The money they are paid B The size of group with whom they work C Their proficiency in the language D The type of dictionary they use 34 The word “converting” is closest in meaning to A understanding B changing C reading D concluding 35 The phrase “the former” refers to A simultaneous interpreters B the booth C consecutive interpreters D the conference 36 The word “rather” is closest in meaning to A on the contrary B as a result C in brief D in general Choose the underlined word or phrase in each of the sentences that needs correcting 37 Drug (A) addition has resulted (B) of many (C) destroyed careers, and (D) expulsions from school or college 38 A future system of (A) solid waste (B) managements should begin with (C) reduction in the (D) amount of waste 39 A mosquito (A)is filled with blood (B) is carrying (C) twice its own body (D) weight 40 (A) A desire to eradicate (B) irregular spelling in English (C) can trace back (D) to the sixteenth century 41 Because (A) not food is (B) as nutritious for a baby as its mother’s milk Many women are returning (C) to the pratice of (D) breast feeding Read the passage and choose A, B, C, D for each of the following blanks Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to consider this taboo question, or put it to others in moments of weakness or confidentiality, you (42) well have heard some or all of the (43) It's the money, of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a child Or it's the satisfaction of a task well-done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (44) I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can't say I (45) the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (46) out tickets without falling over to someone's lap It's the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (47) what about farmers? Is it the conversation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and sense of status say those (48) have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership qualities Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman, I suspect, and I say this under my breath, that most of us work rather as Mr Micawber lived, hoping for something to (49) up We'll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think We'll scrape together the (51) and open that little shop we have always dreamed of, or go round the world, or spend more time in the garden One day, we'll get that (51) we deserve, but until then at least we have something to And we are so busy doing it that we won't have time to wonder why 42 A might B can C will D should 43 A below B rest C following D latter 44 A deal B position C job D engagement 45 A enjoyed B wished C hoped D felt 46 A make B turn C issue D give 47 A one B case C question D problem 48 A people B must C who D may 49 A move B turn C ease D end 50 A resources B opportunities C riches D money 51 A ambition B station C vocation D promotion Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask questions if you have uncertainties You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible Of course,, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates During takeoff and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alterative exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary In the even that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane come to complete stop If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and not take personal belongings with you Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated and when you jump, so with your arms and legs extended in front of you When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage 52 What is the main topic of the passage? A airline industry accident statistics B procedures for evacuating aircraft C guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers’ survival D safety instructions in air travel 53 Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions ? A in an emergency B before locating the exits C if smoke is in the cabin D before take off 54 According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor A throughout the flight B during takeoff and landings C especially during landings D only if an accident is possible 55 According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before takeoff A the ones that can be found in the dark B the two closest to the passenger’s seat C the nearest one D the ones with counted rows of seats between them 56 It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they A keep their heads low B wear a safety belt C don’t smoke in or near a plane D read airline safety statistics 57 Airline passenger are to all of the following EXCEPT A locate the nearest exist B ask questions about safety C fasten their seat belt before takeoff D carry personal belongings in an emergency 58 The word “evacuate” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to _ A evade B abscond C vacate D forestall 59 The word “inflated” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to _ A lifted B extended C expanded D assembled 60 What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss? A How to recover your luggage B Where to go to continue your trip C When to return to the aircraft D How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft Choose the sentence among A, B, C, D that is closest meaning to the original sentence 61 He never suspected that she was a witch A Never has he suspect she was a witch B He used to think she was not a witch, C At no time did he suspect that she was a witch D What he thought was she was not a witch 62 If only you told me the truth about the theft A You should have told me the truth about the theft B Only if you had told me the truth about the theft C Had you had told me the truth, there wouldn’t have been the theft D You only told me the truth if there was a theft 63 The demand was so great that they had to print the book immediately A So great the demand was that they had to reprint the book immediately B So great was the demand so they had to reprint the book immediately C So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately D So great the demand was , they had to reprint the book immediately 64 It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff A The new cuts certainly worry the staff B The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff C The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff D The new cuts are bound to worry the staff SECTION B: (2 points) A Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them Câu 1: No one has used that door for 20 years That door Câu 2: “I am sorry I did not phone you earlier,” said John John apologized Câu 3: As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down →The more Câu 4: This is the first time I have ever tasted such a delicious meal I have Câu 5: If he does not obey the rules, he will be sacked soon Unless B PARAGRAPH WITING: Write a paragraph (140 words) on the following topic: “Why you learn English?” ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… SỞ GD&ĐT TÂY NINH TRƯỜNG THPT NG B KHIÊM ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the other A influential B opportunity C temperament D expectation A government1 B employment C refusal D redundant A improvement B occasion C believe D interest A industrial B interfere3 C develop D activity A extremely B necessary1 C nesesity D co-operate Choose the best answer to complete each unfinished sentence Fortunately, the demonstration _ to be quite peaceful A turned into B turned out C turned off D turned up “How much you earn, Joe?” “I’d _ “ A rather don’t say B better not to say C rather not say D prefer not say The traffic in town was very _ and I arrived home earlier than expected A light B weak C little D few The witness’s account was not _ with the facts A matched B reliable C consistent D confirmed 10 He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will _ it through the night A last B survive C endure D make 11 _ you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to $100 a day A Unless B Although C Provided that D As soon as 12 I suggest we _ outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30 A meet B meeting C met D will meet 13.I hope we will be able to avoid _ anyone A disappointment B disappoint C disappointed D disappointing 14 Is he really _ to judge a brass band contest? A efficient B skillful C capable D competent 15 No matter how angry he was he would never _ to violence A resort B recourse C exert D resolve 16 The move to a different environment had brought about a significant _ in Mary’s state of mind A impact B effect C influence D change 17 His house is nothing out of the _ ; it’s just an average five-room house A normal B usual C ordinary D typical 18 The school _ a system of monthly tests in place of an annual exam A took B gathered C collected D adopted 19 “I think that the youth are high-flying but inexperienced” “ “ A There’s no doubt about it.B Certainly C Are you kidding me? D It’s nice of you to say so 20 What you think of your new bookkeeper?” - “He works _ his figures never need _.” C such efficiently that / to check C so efficient that / checking D such an efficient that / to be checked D so efficiently that / to be checked 21 It was a horrible ride through pouring rain _ he had a puncture and for the last hour had to push the bicycle A As a matter of fact B To make matter worse C Even so D In fact 22 All through his life he remained _ resentful of the way he had been abandoned by his parents as a child A fully B seriously C completely D bitterly 23 Do you still live there? - No, _ We’ve moved to a new house A not now B I not live C any longer D not yet 24 I’m not particular I’ll wear _ of your dresses that fits me A some one B that one C which one D any one 25 It is imperative that this letter _ immediately A were sent B sent C be sent D send 26 The pub was so crowded that he could _ get to the bar A almost B barely C quite D merely Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Simply being bilingual doesn’t qualify someone to interpret Interpreting is not only a mechanical process of converting one sentence in language A into the same sentence in language B Rather, its a complex art in which thoughts and idioms that have no obvious counterparts from tongue to tongue _ or words that have several meanings must be quickly transformed in such a way that the message is clearly and accurately expressed to the listener At one international conference, an American speaker said, “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear”, which meant nothing to the Spanish audience The interpretation was, “A monkey in a silk dress is still a monkey” _ an idiom the Spanish understood and that expressed the same idea There are two kinds of interpreters, simultaneous and consecutive The former, sitting in a separated booth, usually at a large multilingual conference, speaks to listeners wearing headphones, interpreting what a foreign language speaker says _ actually a sentence behind Consecutive interpreters are the ones most international negotiations use They are employed for smaller meetings without sound booths and headphones Consecutive interpretation also requires two-person teams A foreign speaker says his piece while the interpreter, using special shorthand, takes notes and during a pause, tells the client what was said 27 What is the purpose of the passage? A To explain the scope of interpreting B To differentiate between simultaneous and consecutive interpreters C To state the qualifications of an interpreter D To point out the importance of an interpreter 28 The author implies that most people have the opinion that the skill of interpreting is A simpler than it really is B very complex and demanding C highly valued and admired D based on principles of business 29 The example “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear” is used to A show the differences in language A and language B B stress the importance of word for word translation C emphasize the need for translation of the meaning of what is said D point out the difference in attributes of animals in English and Spanish 30 A precondition of being a translator is A being a linguist B being bilingual C being able to use high-tech equipment D working well with people 31 Which of the following would a consecutive interpreter be used for? A A business transaction between foreign speakers B A large meeting of many nations C A translation of a foreign book D An interpretation of a major literary work 32 What would a simultaneous interpreter be most in need of? A A dictionary or phrase book B Advanced technical style in writing C Headphones and a booth D Shorthand skills and a notepad 33 What is a difference mentioned between a simultaneous interpreter and a consecutive interpreter? A The money they are paid B The size of group with whom they work C Their proficiency in the language D The type of dictionary they use 34 The word “converting” is closest in meaning to A understanding B changing C reading D concluding 35 The phrase “the former” refers to A simultaneous interpreters B the booth C consecutive interpreters D the conference 36 The word “rather” is closest in meaning to A on the contrary B as a result C in brief D in general Choose the underlined word or phrase in each of the sentences that needs correcting 37 Drug (A) addition has resulted (B) of many (C) destroyed careers, and (D) expulsions from school or college 38 A future system of (A) solid waste (B) managements should begin with (C) reduction in the (D) amount of waste 39 A mosquito (A)is filled with blood (B) is carrying (C) twice its own body (D) weight 40 (A) A desire to eradicate (B) irregular spelling in English (C) can trace back (D) to the sixteenth century 41 Because (A) not food is (B) as nutritious for a baby as its mother’s milk Many women are returning (C) to the pratice of (D) breast feeding Read the passage and choose A, B, C, D for each of the following blanks Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to consider this taboo question, or put it to others in moments of weakness or confidentiality, you (42) well have heard some or all of the (43) It's the money, of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a child Or it's the satisfaction of a task well-done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (44) I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can't say I (45) the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (46) out tickets without falling over to someone's lap It's the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (47) what about farmers? Is it the conversation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and sense of status say those (48) have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership qualities Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman, I suspect, and I say this under my breath, that most of us work rather as Mr Micawber lived, hoping for something to (49) up We'll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think We'll scrape together the (51) and open that little shop we have always dreamed of, or go round the world, or spend more time in the garden One day, we'll get that (51) we deserve, but until then at least we have something to And we are so busy doing it that we won't have time to wonder why 42 A might B can C will D should 43 A below B rest C following D latter 44 A deal B position C job D engagement 45 A enjoyed B wished C hoped D felt 46 A make B turn C issue D give 47 A one B case C question D problem 48 A people B must C who D may 49 A move B turn C ease D end 50 A resources B opportunities C riches D money 51 A ambition B station C vocation D promotion Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask questions if you have uncertainties You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible Of course,, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates During takeoff and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alterative exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary In the even that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane come to complete stop If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and not take personal belongings with you Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated and when you jump, so with your arms and legs extended in front of you When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage 52 What is the main topic of the passage? A airline industry accident statistics B procedures for evacuating aircraft C guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers’ survival D safety instructions in air travel 53 Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions ? A in an emergency B before locating the exits C if smoke is in the cabin D before take off 54 According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor A throughout the flight B during takeoff and landings C especially during landings D only if an accident is possible 55 According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before takeoff A the ones that can be found in the dark B the two closest to the passenger’s seat C the nearest one D the ones with counted rows of seats between them 56 It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they A keep their heads low B wear a safety belt C don’t smoke in or near a plane D read airline safety statistics 57 Airline passenger are to all of the following EXCEPT A locate the nearest exist B ask questions about safety C fasten their seat belt before takeoff D carry personal belongings in an emergency 58 The word “evacuate” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to _ A evade B abscond C vacate D forestall 59 The word “inflated” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to _ A lifted B extended C expanded D assembled 60 What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss? A How to recover your luggage B Where to go to continue your trip C When to return to the aircraft D How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft Choose the sentence among A, B, C, D that is closest meaning to the original sentence 61 He never suspected that she was a witch A Never has he suspect she was a witch B He used to think she was not a witch, C At no time did he suspect that she was a witch D What he thought was she was not a witch 62 If only you told me the truth about the theft A You should have told me the truth about the theft B Only if you had told me the truth about the theft C Had you had told me the truth, there wouldn’t have been the theft D You only told me the truth if there was a theft 63 The demand was so great that they had to print the book immediately A So great the demand was that they had to reprint the book immediately B So great was the demand so they had to reprint the book immediately C So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately D So great the demand was , they had to reprint the book immediately 64 It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff A The new cuts certainly worry the staff B The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff C The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff D The new cuts are bound to worry the staff SECTION B: (2 points) A Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them Câu 1: No one has used that door for 20 years That door Câu 2: “I am sorry I did not phone you earlier,” said John John apologized Câu 3: As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down →The more Câu 4: This is the first time I have ever tasted such a delicious meal I have Câu 5: If he does not obey the rules, he will be sacked soon Unless B PARAGRAPH WITING: Write a paragraph (140 words) on the following topic: “Why you learn English?” ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………