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SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ LUYỆN 171) ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct: 01 Each chemical element is characterized to the number of protons that an atom of that element contains, called its atomic number A B C D 02 From 1905 to 1920, American novelist Edith Wharton was at the height of her writing career, publishing of her three most famous novels A B C D 03 Although pure diamond is colorless and transparent, when contaminated with other material it may appear in various color, ranging from Pastels to opaque black A B C D 04 In the 1970’s, consumer activities succeeded in promoting laws that set safety standard for automobiles, children ‘s clothing, and a widely range of household products A B C D 05 Zoos in New Orleans, San Diego, and the Bronx have become biological parks where animals roams free and people watch them across a moat A B C D Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from other words 06 A honest B home C vehicles D heiress 07 A youths B maps C cigarettes D months 08 A hole B nose C lost D only 09 A thorough B without C although D mouths 10 A permission B ship C decision D inversion Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from other words 11 A escape B lotion C prefer D review 12 A discourage B document C general D politics 13 A assure B behind C grateful D regrets 14 A appointment B argument C arrival D enjoyment 15 A accommodate B appreciate C accessory D competition 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 The Native American peoples of the north Pacific Coast created a highly complex maritime culture as they invented modes of production unique to their special environment In addition to their sophisticated technical culture, they also attained one of the most complex social organizations of any nonagricultural people in the world In a division of labor similar to that of the hunting peoples in the interior and among foraging peoples throughout the world, the men did most of the fishing, and the women processed the catch Women also specialized in the gathering of the abundant shellfish that lived closer to shore They collected oysters, crabs, sea urchins, mussels, abalone, and clams, which they could gather while remaining close to their children The maritime life harvested by the women not only provided food, but also supplied more of the raw materials for making tools than did fish gathered by the men Of particular importance for the native tool than did the fish gathered by the men Of particular made from the larger mussel shells, and a variety of cutting edges that could be made from other marine shells The women used their tools to process all of the fish and marine mammals brought in by the men They cleaned the fish, and dried vast quantities of them for the winter They sun-dried fish when practical, but in the rainy climate of the coastal area they also used smokehouses to preserve tons of fish and other seafood annually Each product had its own peculiar characteristics that demanded a particular way of cutting or drying the meat, and each task required its own cutting blades and other utensils After drying the fish, the women pounded some of them into fish meal, which was an easily transported food used in soups, stews, or other dishes to provide protein and thickening in the absence of fresh fish or while on long trips The women also made a cheese-like substance from a mixture of fish and roe by aging it in storehouses or by burying it in wooden boxes or pits lined with rocks and tree leaves 16 Which aspect of the lives of the Native Americans of the north Pacific Coast does the passage mainly discuss? A Methods of food preservation B How diet was restricted by the environment C The contributions of women to the food supply D Difficulties in establishing successful farms 17 The word “unique” in line is closest in meaning to A comprehensible B productive C intentional D particular 18 The word “attained” in line is closest in meaning to A achieved B modified C demanded D spread 19 It can be inferred from paragraph that the social organization of many agricultural peoples is A more complex than that of hunters and foragers B less efficient than that of hunters and foragers C more widespread than that of hunters and foragers D better documented than that of hunters and foragers 20 According to the passage, what is true of the “division of labor” mentioned in line 5? A It was first developed by Native Americans of the north Pacific Coast B It rarely existed among hunting C It was a structure that the Native Americans of the north Pacific Coast shared with many other peoples D It provided a form of social organization that was found mainly among coastal peoples 21 The word “abundant” in line is closest in meaning to A prosperous B plentiful C acceptable D fundamental 22 All of the following are true of the north Pacific coast women EXCEPT that they _ A were more likely to catch shellfish than other kinds of fish B contributed more materials for tool making than the men did C sometimes searched for food far inland from the coast D prepared and preserved the fish 23 The word “They” in line 16 refers to A women B tools C mammals D men 24 The Native Americans of the north Pacific Coast used smokehouses in order to A store utensils used in food preparation B prevent fish and shellfish from spoiling C have a place to store fish and shellfish D prepare elaborate meals 25 The word “peculiar” in line 19 is closest in meaning to _ A strange B distinctive C appealing D biological 26 All of following are true of the cheese-like substance mentioned in paragraph EXCEPT that it was A made from fish B not actually cheese C useful on long journeys D made in a short period of time Circle a letter A, B, C or D that best fits each numbered gap: Oxford is a city with such a (27) reputation that many who come here find themselves intimidated by the place and can’t wait to leave While others, taking to it like a duck to water Find themselves return again and again, the college lawns provide a gorgeous (28) to serious study, and in the light night, on a sunny winter’s morning says, one feels as if one is floating on air, such is the sense of unreality Oxford may like to (29) that it is at the intellectual (30) of things but in many ways , it is no more than a sleepy backwater where to mix metaphors, transitory students, the (31) their generation, wait in the wings allowing their talents to (32) before moving off into the industrial or political fast-lane Much of this is a myth, of course Hardship and hard work are very much part and (77) of student life The level- headed get through the three years’ hard (35) by simply putting their shoulders to the (36) before going on to fairly average jobs Only for the tiny minority is Oxford the first step on the ladder to fame and future 27 A mind- blowing B clearheaded C backhanded D broken- hearted 28 A backdrop B curtain C scene D screen 29 A pretend B act C resemble D produce 30 A wheel B engine C spoke D hub 31 A from B cream C fat D caviar 32 A flourish B open C spread D float 33 A package B section C province D parcel 35 A push B pull C grind D roughage 36 A cart B wheel C engine D boat Choose A, B, C or D to complete the following sentences 37 The cast several times and then left the stage to wild applause A bowed B ducked C crouched D stooped 38 The pilot spoke to the passengers to their fears when the plane entered a storm A allay B deter C soothe D placate 36 Then he started out on what to be a very eventful journey A proved B arose C turned D developed 37 I think you are being pessimistic and that you’ll better than you expect A additionally B abundantly C unduly D worthlessly 38 She often appears not to care about her work, but appearance can be A cunning B deceitful C deceptive D insincere 39 In to them, it wasn’t their fault that the party went so badly A fairness B justice C recognition D sympathy 40 Peter isn’t keen on exercise, but he isn’t to the occasional walk A averse B unwilling C reluctant D contrary 41 It is difficult to decide on the best of action in these circumstances A measure B course C process D policy 42 He has been with the company for 35 years, but the management has now decided to with his services A discard B dispense C disuse D dismiss 43 Richard is to give up immediately when faced with any problems A habitual B subject C susceptible D apt 44 With the exception of mercury, at standard temperature and pressure A The metallic elements are solid B which is a solid metallic element C metallic elements being sold D since the metallic elements are solid 45 The computer has dramatically affected photographic lenses are constructed A is the way B that the way C which way D the way 46 In bacteria and in other organisms, is the nucleic acid DNA that provides the genetic information A both B which C and D it 47 Although thunder and lightning are produced at the same time, light waves travel faster , so we see the lightning before we hear the thunder A than sounds waves B than sound waves are C than sound waves D sound waves 48 Richard Wright enjoyed success and influences among Black American writers of his eras A were paralleled B are unparalleled C unparalleled D the unparalleled 49 kind of organization throughout the world uses computers to conduct business, A Virtually all B Virtually every C Nearly most D Nearly all 50 One of the first exercises in math class is measure the radius of a circle A to learn and B learning to C learn to D to learn how to 51 Which sentence is grammatically true? A born in the mid- to late-1980s and the 1990s, children have been labeled the “Internet Generation”: the first generation growing up in a world where the Internet was always present B born in the mid- to late-1980s and the 1990s, they have labeled the “Internet Generation”: the first generation to grow up in a world where the Internet was always present C Being born in the mid- to late-1980s and the 1990s, children have been labeled the “Internet Generation”: the first generation to grow up in a world where the Internet was always present D born in the mid- to late-1980s and the 1990s, children have been labeled the “Internet Generation”: the first generation to grow up in a world where the Internet was always present 52 in most of this discourse about the Internet Generation and its transformative potential is the continued presence and influence of adults in the larger digital landscape inhabited by young people A Neglecting B Having neglected C Neglected D Being neglected 53 The present experiment explored the relationship between academic confidence and performance within a college setting both self-ratings and peer-ratings A uses B by use C used D using 54 Finally, this experiment measured evaluations of confidence and performance as rated by participants' peers, a multi-trait multi-method matrix A yield B yielded C yielding D yields 55 We explored the caves enthusiastically, A Jim acted like an experienced guider B acting Jim like an experienced guider C Jim acting as an experienced guider D Jim acted as an experienced guider Read the following newspaper article about an expedition and answer questions 45 – 50 There are very few big adventures left and very few heroes Children's stories used to specialize in them – courageous explorers with sun-burnt, leathery skin and eyes narrowed by straining to see into far horizons on their journeys into the unknown These days you no longer find such people in fiction, let alone in real life Or so I thought until I met Charles Blackmore Blakemore’s great adventure consisted of leading an expedition across one of the last unexplored places on earth, the Taklamakan Desert in western China Its name means `once entered you never come out', but local people call it the Desert of Death He recalled the dangers and exhilaration of that amazing trek, in the calm atmosphere of his family home The team he led was composed of four Britons (one of them the party' s medical officer), an American photographer, four Chinese (all experts on the area), 30 camels and six camel handlers It later turned out that the camel handlers had never worked with camels before, but were long-distance lorry drivers: a misunderstanding that could have cost everyone their lives and certainly jeopardized the expedition's success This mixed bunch set out to cross 1,200 kilometres of the world's least hospitable desert and Charles Blackmore has written a mesmerizing account of their journey At the time, he was about to leave the Army after 14 happy years He launched the expedition for fun, to fill a gap in his life, to prove something `I had always assumed I'd spend my whole life in the Army I had been offered promotion but suddenly I felt I wanted to see who Charles Blackmore really was, outside all that It was a tremendous gamble Tina, my wife, was very worried that I wouldn't come back as nobody had ever done that route; we went into it blind In the event, it took 59 days to cross from west to east, and the desert was very kind to us.' Anyone reading his extraordinary account of that crossing will wonder at the use of the word `kind' The team suffered unspeakable hardships: dysentery; extremes of temperature; severe thirst and dehydration; the loss of part of their precious water supply `But', Blackmore explains, `when we were at the limits of our own endurance and the camels had gone without water for seven days, we managed to find some We didn't experience the Taklamakan's legendary sandstorms And we never hit the raw, biting desert cold that would have totally immobilized us That's not to say that we weren't fighting against hurdles the whole time The fine sand got into everything, especially blisters and wounds The high dunes were torture to climb, for us and for the heavily laden camels, which often rolled over onto us `What drove me on more than anything else was the need to survive We had no contingency plan Neither our budget nor time allowed one No aircraft ever flew over us Once we got into the sandhills we were completely on our own `I knew I had the mental stamina for the trip but I was very scared of my physical ability to it I remember day one — we sat at the edge of the desert and it was such an inferno that you couldn't breathe I thought, "We've got to it now!" At that moment I was a very scared man.' If it was like that at the beginning, how did they feel towards the end? `When you've walked for 1,000 kilometres you're not going to duck out You've endured so much; you've got so much behind you We were very thin, but very muscular and sinewy despite our physical exhaustion My body was well-toned and my legs were like pistons I could walk over anything.' Midway through the book, Blackmore went on to describe lying in the desert gazing up at a full moon, thinking of his family How conscious was he of the ordeal it must have been for them? Inside me there's someone trying to find peace with himself When I have doubts about myself now, I go back to the image of the desert and think, well, we managed to pull that together As a personal achievement, I feel prouder of that expedition than of anything else I've done Yet in terms of a lifetime's achievement, I think of my family and the happiness we share — against that yardstick, the desert does not measure up, does not compare.' Has Charles Blackmore found peace? `I yearn for the challenge — for the open spaces — the resolve of it all We were buoyed up by the sense of purpose I find it difficult now to be part of the uniformity of modem life.' 56 Meeting Charles Blackmore changed the writer’s opinion about A the content of children’s fiction B the nature of desert exploration C the existence of traditional heroes D the activities of explorers 57 When the expedition members set off, some of the group A posed an unexpected risk B disagreed with each other C were doubtful of success D went on ahead of the others 58 Blackmore had decided to set up the expedition because A he was certain he could complete B he wanted to write a book C his aims in life had changed D his self-confidence was low 59 Which of the following best describes the team’s experience of the desert? A They were not able to have enough rest B It presented continual difficulties C They sometimes could not make any progress at all D It was worse than they had expected 60 Which of the following did Blackmore experience during the trip? A frustration at the lack of funding B regret about the lack of planning C realization that they would receive no help D fear that he would let his companions down 61 According to Blackmore, what enabled him to finish the expedition? A his strength of will B his physical preparation C his closeness to his family D his understanding of the desert 62 What put the expedition's success in jeopardy was A Charles Blackmore’s underestimating the danger level of the adventure B His destination was of the world's least hospitable deserts C Charles Blackmore mistook long- distance lorry drivers for camel handlers D Charles Blackmore’s mesmerizing account of their journey 63 The word inferno in the passage is in the closest meaning to A heaven B bottomless pit C hell D overworld 64 By saying ‘We were buoyed up by the sense of purpose.’ Charles Blackmore implies that A They were saved from despair by their purpose B They were rescued from drowning by the sense of purpose C They were defended by the sense of purpose D the sense of purpose is something for them to cling on to find something out of ordinary PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) I Rewrite the following sentences using the words given so that it means exactly the same as the first sentence 11 It’s a pity I can’t go to the game next Saturday (wish)  I _ 12 Do I have to fill in any forms? (necessary)  Is _ 13 I only found out the truth because I heard the two of them talking (found)  If I _ 14 It is necessary that I post this letter tonight (need)  I _ 15 This food is so good that I’m going to have some more (such)  This _ II Topic: Do we really need to have a good boss? Even though job situations can be very different, there are several qualities that all good supervisors have in common A good boss treats all her employees fairly She doesn't single out one employee for better (or worse) treatment than the others A poor supervisor has favorites Sometimes she'll even use her favorites to spy on other employees She expects them to tell her what the others are saying about her This can cause a lot of bad feelings among employees A good supervisor gives clear and understandable directions, She doesn't constantly change her mind about what she wants employees to She also doesn't get angry with an employee who is confused and needs her to explain the directions again or more fully Delegating authority well is another quality of a good supervisor She knows how to use the skills of her employees to best advantage A poor supervisor insists on doing everything herself She is unwilling to give any authority to others A good boss evaluates her employees on a reasonable set of criteria, not on how she feels about them personally And she lets the employees know what those criteria are, so they have a fair chance of meeting them She gives both praise and criticism in a straightforward manner She also offers guidance when needed A poor supervisor will criticize without giving any suggestions on how to improve Most importantly, a good supervisor sets the standards for her employees by her own behavior She works hard and treats employees like valuable assets to the company This promotes good morale among her workers, and this is of great benefit to her business THE END SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ LUYỆN 177) ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) I Choose the word whose stress pattern is different A necessary B benefit C vulnerable D parade A relationship B equipment C customer D deliver A concentrate B eventual C character D optimism A intimate B literature C participate D powerful A material B harmony C evidence D readable II Choose the best answer to complete the sentence Only in Japan …the high levels of western countries A industrialization has reached B industrialization is reached C has industrialization reached D is industrialization reached Nowadays children would prefer history in more practical ways A be taught B to teach C to be taught D teach Hurry up! They’ve only got seats left A a little B a few C a lot of D plenty of _of the students know the answer to that question A Most B Almost C Mostly D The most 10 We decided not to travel, the terrible weather forecast A having heard B we heard C having been heard D being heard 11 for their strong fiber include flax and hemp A Plants are grown B Plants grown C Plants that grow D To grow plants 12 I think you must be me for someone else A confusing B reminding C mistaking D considering 13 ‘John won’t come tomorrow.’ ‘Did he say he _next week?’ A will come B would come C is coming D had come 14 Pests occur in large numbers, and they can terrible damage, particularly to growing crops, that in some parts of the world people frequently suffer from famine A such B so C make such D make so 15 The new magazine about maintenance tomorrow A comes down B comes off C comes on D comes out 16 A:”Do you think it will rain?’ B: “ ” A I hope not B.I not hope so C I don’t hope so D So I hope 17 Peter is very for all the help you have given him A generous B pleasant C acceptable D thankful 18 He couldn’t her to speak a word to him all the way back to her boarding house A have B make C let D get 19 No sooner the corner than its wheel came off A the van turned B did the van turned C the van had turned D had the van turned 20 He all his money, then closed the account A took out B took away C took off D took in 21 The government are doing a of people’s changing habits A plan B project C survey D research 22 A cool drink him after his long hot journey A relaxed B relieved C refreshed D recovered 23 Although he is rich and famous, he lives in a house in the village A limited B modest C slight D reserved 24 I took the shoes back to the shop, but the manager to change them A denied B disliked C disagrees D refused 25 Well, we did have a terrible row but we’ve it up now A turned B made C sorted D cleaned III Read the passage and answer the question that follow Marianne Moore (1887-1972) once said that her writing could be called poetry only because there was no other name for it Indeed her poems appear to be extremely compressed essays that happen to be printed in jagged lines on the page Her subject were varied: animals, laborers, artists, and the craft of poetry From her general reading came quotations that she found striking or insightful She included these in her poems, scrupulously enclosed in quotation marks, and sometimes identified in footnotes Of this practice, she wrote, " 'Why many quotation marks?' I am asked When a thing has been so well that it could not be said better, why paraphrase it? Hence, my writing is, if not a cabinet of fossils, a kind of collection of flies in amber." Close observation and concentration on detail and the methods of her poetry Marianne Moore grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri, near St Lois After graduation from Bryn Mawr College in 1909, she taught commercial subjects at the Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania Later she became a librarian in New York City During the 1920’s she was editor of The Dial, an important literary magazine of the period She lived quietly all her life, mostly in Brooklyn, New York She spent a lot of time at the Bronx Zoo, fascinated by animals Her admiration of the Brooklyn Dodgers-before the teammoved to Los Angeles-was widely known Her first book of poems was published in London in 1921 by a group of friends associated with the Imagist movement From that time on her poetry has been read with interest by succeeding generations of poets and readers In 1952 she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her Collected Poems She wrote that she did not write poetry "for money or fame To earn a living is needful, but it can be done in routine ways One writes because one has a burning desire to objectify what it is indispensable to one's happiness to express 26 What is the passage mainly about? A The influence of the imagists on Marianne Moore B Essayists and poets of the 1920's C The use of quotations in poetry D Marianne Moore's life and work 27 Which of the following can be inferred about Moore's poems? A They are better known in Europe than the United States B They not use traditional verse forms C They were all published in The Dial D They tend to be abstract 28 According to the passage Moore wrote about all of the following EXCEPT A artists B animals C fossils D workers 29 What does Moore refer to as "flies in amber"? A A common image in her poetry B Poetry in the twentiethcentury C Concentration on detail D Quotations within her poetry 30 The author mentions all of the following as jobs held by Moore EXCEPT A commercial artist B teacher C magazine editor D librarian 31 The word "period" is closest in meaning to A movement B school C region D time 32 Where did Moore spend most of her adult life? A In Kirkwood B In Brooklyn C In Los Angeles D In Carlisle 33 The word "succeeding" in line 19 is closest to A inheriting B prospering C diverse D later 34 The word "it" in line 22 refers to A writing poetry B becoming famous C earning a living D attracting readers 35 It can be inferred from the passage that Moore wrote because she A wanted to win awards B was dissatisfied with what others wrote C felt a need to express herself D wanted to raise money for the Bronx Zoo III Choose the part that needs correcting 36 In purchasing a winter coat, it is very important for trying it on with heavy clothing underneath.( to try) A B C D 37 What happened in that city were a reaction from city workers, including firemen and policemen who had been laid off from their jobs ( was) A B C D 38 A number of novelists submitted their manuscripts under pseudonyms to conceal the fact that there were women ( they were) A B C D 39 Although a doctor may be able to diagnose a problem perfectly, he still may not be able to find a drug which the patient will respond ( to which) A B C D 40 Because the Red Cross accepts blood from most donors, the nurses will not let you give blood if you have just had a cold (Although) A B C D IV Choose the sentence that is the nearest in meaning to the given one 41 Unlike the other students, Thomas does not have any ambition A Thomas's peers, as well as him, all have some ambition B Thomas does not like his friends because they are ambitious C His students not like Thomas because he has no ambition D All the students, excluding Thomas, have some ambition 42 It’s no use reading that book A You should read that book B That book has not been used C That book is not worth reading D I have used the book for a long time 43 I ran into Peter, a friend of mine, on my may to work this morning A I met Peter unexpectedly on my way to work this morning B Peter and I ran to work this morning C Peter had to work this morning, but I did not D Peter ran into his friend this morning 44 I would have been on time if I hadn’t stopped at the post office A I was on time even though I stopped at the post office C I didn’t stop at the post office, but I was late B I wasn’t on time because I stopped at the post office D All of the above are correct V Read the passages and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fit each space Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (45) _ to be successful? Having someone around who always fears the worst isn't really a lot of (46) _ - we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says, 'It looks like rain.' But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it's important to something about it You can change your view of life, according to psychologist It only takes a little (47) _, and you'll find life more rewarding as a (48) _.Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence but it's also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (49) _ Optimists are more (50) _ to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (51) _ to the world Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (52) _ wrong Most optimists, on the (53) _ hand, have been brought up not to (54) _ failure as the end of the world they just get on with their lives 45 A counted B expected C felt D waited 46 A amusement B play C enjoyment D fun 47 A energy B effort C work D effect 49 A result B reason C purpose D product 49 A supply B suggest C offer D propose 50 A possible B likely C hopeful D welcome 51 A opinion B attitude C view D position 52 A goes B falls C comes D turns 53 A opposite B others C other D far 54 A regard B respect C suppose D think VI.Read the passage and answer the question that follow Accustomed though we are to speaking of the films made before 1927 as "silent," the film has never been, in the full sense of the word, silent From the very beginning, music was regarded as an indispensable accompaniment ; when the Lumiere films were shown at the first public film exhibition in the Unites States in February 1896, they were accompanied by piano improvisations on popular tunes At first, the music played bore no special relationship to the films; an accompaniment of any kind was sufficient Within a very short time, however, the incongruity of playing lively music to a solemn film became apparent, and film pianists began to take some care in matching their pieces to the mood of the film As movie theaters grew in number and importance, a violinist, and perhaps a cellist, would be added to the pianist in certain cases, and in the larger movie theaters small orchestras were formed For a number of years the selection of music for each film program rested entirely in the hands of the conductor or leader of the orchestra, and very often the principal qualification for holding such a position was not skill or taste so much as the ownership of a large personal library of musical pieces Since the conductor seldom saw the films until the night before they were to be shown (if, indeed, the conductor was lucky enough to see them then), the musical arrangement was normally improvised in the greatest hurry To help meet this difficulty, film distributing companies started the practice of publishing suggestions for musical accompaniments In 1909, for example, the Edison Company began issuing with their films such indications of mood as "pleasant," "sad," "lively." The suggestions became more explicit, and so emerged the musical cue sheet containing indications of mood, the titles of suitable pieces of music, and precise directions to show where one piece led into the next Certain films had music especially composed for them The most famous of these early special scores was that composed and arranged for D.W Griffith's film Birth of a Nation, which was released in 1915 55 The passage mainly discusses music that was A performed before the showing of a film B played during silent films C specifically composed for certain movie theaters D recorded during film exhibitions 56 What can be inferred from the passage about the majority of films made after 1927? A They were truly "silent." B They were accompanied by symphonic orchestras C They incorporated the sound of the actors' voices D They corresponded to specific musical compositions 57 The word "solemn" is closest in meaning to A simple B serious C short D silent 58 It can be inferred that orchestra conductors who worked in movie theaters needed to A be able to play many instruments B have pleasant voices C be familiar with a wide variety of music D be able to compose original music 59 The word "them" refers to A years B hands C pieces D films 60 According to the passage, what kind of business was the Edison Company? A It produced electricity B It distributed films C It published musical arrangements D It made musical instruments 61 It may be inferred from the passage that the first musical cue sheets appeared around A 1896 B 1909 C 1915 D 1927 62 Which of the following notations is most likely to have been included on a musical cue sheet of the early 1900's? A "Calm, peaceful" B "Piano, violin" C "Key of C major" D "Directed by D.W Griffith" 63 The word "scores" is closest in meaning to A totals B successes C musical compositions D groups of musicians 64 The passage probably continues with a discussion of A famous composers of the early twentieth century B other films directed by D.W Griffith C silent films by other directors D the music in Birth of a Nation PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one I simply fail to understand some of my friends’ attitudes to work → I have some friends _ He didn't study his lessons very carefully, so he gets bad marks now → If he _ Although Judy was severely disabled, she took part in many sports → Despite _ The film was so interesting that I couldn’t go to bed → It was such _ “Why didn’t you go to the club last night?” the girl said to Jim → The girl asked _ II Topic: Human are said to greatly benefit from destroying their environment Do you really think so? The quality of human life has improved greatly over the past few centuries, but Earth is being harmed more and more by human activity As we develop our technology, we demand more from our planet Eventually, this will harm people as well Our planet gives us everything we need, but natural resources are not endless Strip mining devastates whole regions, leaving bare and useless ground Deforestation removes old growth trees that can't be replaced Too much fishing may harm fish populations to the point where they can't recover We are too careless in taking what we want without giving anything back There are more people than ever, living longer than ever So is it any surprise that many areas suffer from too much development? Anyone living in or near a city has experienced "urban sprawl." There is a new shopping area on every corner and new houses, townhouses and apartments everywhere Traffic gets worse and worse because planners can't keep up with growth Keeping up with human demand is hard enough Environmental concerns come in last With growth comes pollution Companies and communities dump waste into water Landfills are full of trash Emissions from factories pollute the air Barrels of industrial waste and worse, radioactive waste, have no safe place to go If we're not careful, we can harm our planet beyond repair People need to respect the Earth and try to preserve it If we don't, what kind of future will we have? THE END - 10 B When it was announced that Carl had been found not guilty of the crime, there were over 200 people in the audience at his trial C Over 200 people coming to Carl’s trial must have influenced the fact that he was not found guilty of the crime D The majority of the more than 200 people at Carl’s trial didn’t think that he had committed the crime Question 62: Ann had the TV on when her parents entered the room A The TV was on a table in Anne’s room B Anne’s parents told her to turn on the TV C Anne noticed her parents watching TV D Anne’s parents found her watching TV Question 63: “You should have finished the report by now.” John told his secretary A John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report B John said that his secretary had not finished the report C John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time D John scolded to his secretary for not having finished the report Question 64: Madeleine wears high heels to look taller A In order to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels B So that to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels C Madeleine wants high heels to make her taller D Madeleine buys high heels to look taller PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was rough => The sea was too _ The mechanic serviced my car last week => I _ I’m always nervous when I travel by air => Travelling _ He couldn’t afford to buy the car, => The car _ “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” he asked => He suggested _ II Topic: Factories in residential areas produce both positive and negative effects to people’s lives Do you agree or disagree? If a large factory is going to be built near your community, is it good or bad? It’s a quite difficult question to answer Because there are many aspects to take into your consideration - the advantages and the disadvantages Let’s talk about that First, a large factory, especially a large chemical factory is quite harmful to our environment when it is built near our community It will affect our daily life a lot All the chemical factories will produce a lot of waste and most of the wastes are harmful to the environment, including poisonous gas and liquid Some of them cannot be entirely broken down If they are released into the air or the river, it will affect our health And also the factory may produce a lot of noise The environment we want to live in is a quiet and peaceful one, so the noise will be quite boring And yes, noise also affects our health Still one thing, a factory can be very dangerous Because a fire or a explosion may break out in the factory If it’s very near our home, it’s quite dangerous But in other hand, a factory may be a good news to us It can provide more jobs for us, especially for the young people in our community Since the factory is near, it’s so convenient to go to work, and the factory will get more chances to our area It will help to develop our area So if the factory can bring us a lot of chances, we will agree to build one But the most important things are: Build the factory in a safe distance from our community, not too near Make sure that the factory can deal with the waste properly Do not release the poisonous gas into the air, and not release the waste water into the river nearby Make sure the security guard in the factory works very well THE END 95 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ LUYỆN 191) ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from to 10 Whenever we read about the natural world nowadays, it is generally to be given dire presdictions about its imminent destruction Some scientists go so (1) as to assert that from now on, the world can no longer be called “natural”, in so far as future processes of weather, (2) , and all the interactions of plant and animal life will no longer carry on in their time honored way, unaffected by (3) There will never be such a thing as “natural weather” again, say such writers, only weather (4) by global warming It is hard to know whether to believe such prophets of doom, possibly because what they are saying seems too terrible to be (5) There are other equally influential scientists who argue that climate, for example, has changed many times over the (6) , and that what we are experiencing now may simply be part of an endless cycle of change, rather than a disaster on a global (7) _ One cannot help wondering these attempts to wish the problem be away simply underline the extent to which western industrialized countries are to blame for upsetting the world’s (8) _ It is not our fault, they seem to be saying, because everything is all right, really! One certain (9) _ which is chilling in its implications, is that there is no longer anywhere on the earth’s (10) _, whether in the depths of the oceans or in the polar wastes, which is not stained by polluted air or littered, with empty cans and bottles Now we are having to come to terms with understanding just what that means, and it is far from easy Question 1: A much B often C really D far Question 2: A change B atmosphere C climate D even Question 3: A beings B man C people D humans Question 4: A built B manufactured C affected D organised Question 5: A stopped B true C guessed D here Question 6: A top B again C centuries D world Question 7: A sense B form C scale D existence Question 8: A future B ecology C balance D population Question 9: A fact B must C fault D and Question 10:A planet B atmosphere C anywhere D surface Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 11: A interrogate B efficiency C committee Question 12: A determine B miraculous C confident Question 13: A manufacture B apologise C diagnosis Question 14: A pesticide B concentrate C argument Question 15: A inexpensive B ecological C advertisement differs from the rest in the D entertain D spectator D preferential D equivalent D continuity Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 16: You can use milk _ cream in this recipe A instead B in place of C on account of D in view with Question 17: He spent the entire night thinking and in the end _ a brilliant idea A came up to B put up with C came up with D put through to Question 18: Mary: “Peter failed in the final examination last term.” - Nancy: “ ” A Really? B Sorry to hear that C What’s wrong? D I can’t believe it Question 19: The man who was taken to hospital had been for three hours A insensitive B unconscious C unfeeling D indifferent Question 20: It is imperative that the world _ towards a solution to global warming before the weather patterns of the world are disrupted irreparably A work B to work C works D is working 96 Question 21: After each chapter in this book _ where reference material may be included A the pages find B are found the pagesC are the pages found D the pages are found Question 22: The film went bankrupt and their shares became A priceless B unworthy C invaluable D worthless Question 23: Tom: “ _” - Jenifer: “He is friendly and quick – witted” A What is your new teacher like? B What does your new teacher look like? C How is your new teacher look? D How does your new teacher look? Question 24: Every possible means _ to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear A is used B have been used C are used D has been used Question 25: People in Indonesia can get a good picture on television _ a communication satelite A by way of B in view of C by means of D from Question 26: _ the can, my hand was cut A while trying to open B Having tried to open C Trying to open D As I was trying to open Question 27: Everything in the supermarket is marked with a price _ A notice B mark C sign D tag Question 28: Laura: “Could I possibly use your mobile phone?” - Jenny: “ _” A I don’t think so B Oh, by all means C You’re welcome D My pleasure Question 29: I here for three years by the end of next month A will work B am going to work C will have been working D am working Question 30: I offered him money for the use of the bicycle, but my surprise he refused it A to B though C according to D in view of Question 31: There is no other place near here to get your motorbike _ A repaired B repair C to repair D repairing Question 32: Her four years at University were the to a brilliant career A stepping stone B launching C diving board D starting line Question 33: Assistant: “Is there anything I can for you, sir?” - Customer: “ ” A Yes, you’re welcome B Ok Your time C Not now Thanks anyway D Sure Go ahead, please Question 34: A baby might show fear of an unfamiliar adult, _ he’s likely to smile and reach out to another infant A if B so that C whenever D whereas Question 35: The waves on the beach on the west coast of Florida are not on the east coast A as high as B so high as C as high as those D higher than Question 36: When replying to this advertisement, please a stamped addressed envelope A present B contain C enclose D include Question 37: Had we caught the earlier train, we home by now A would have been B would be C are D had been Question 38: There were a feeling of gloom and in the office when the news of the job cuts was announced A deprivation B depression C enthusiasm D entertainment Question 39: John was deported for having an expired visa He his renewed A must have got B should have got C should get D needn’t have got Question 40: The teacher told me that I was doing well, my final grade was awful A yet B therefore C hence D otherwise Question 41: Let’s the grammar one more time before the test A go over B go down with C go off D go back Question 42: We were very tired last night because we _ football in the afternoon A played B had played C were playing D have played Question 43: Many students find it difficult to make meet on their small grant A points B circles C ends D edges Question 44: Peter: “I found my wallet, but now it disappears” - Henry: “ _” A Bad news for me B It doesn’t C You’re too careless D What a shame Question 45: Nobody understands what the man overthere says, _? A doesn’t he B does he C don’t they D they 97 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 from 46 to 55 Because the low latitudes of the Earth, the areas near the equator, receive more heat than the latitudes near the poles, and because the nature of heat is to expand and move, heat is transported from the tropics to the middle and high latitudes Some of this heat is moved by winds and some by ocean currents, and some gets stored in the atmosphere in the form of latent heat The term “latent heat” refers to the energy that has to be used to convert liquid water to water vapor We know that if we warm a pan of water on a stove, it will evaporate, or turn into vapor, faster than if it is allowed to sit at room temperature We also know that if we hang wet clothes outside in the summertime, they will dry faster than in winter, when temperature are colder The energy used in both cases to change liquid water to water vapor is supplied by heat – supplied by the stove in the first case and by the Sun in the latter case This energy is not lost It is stored as vapor in the atmosphere as latent heat Eventually, the water stored as vapor in the atmosphere will condense to liquid again, and the energy will be released to the atmosphere In the atmosphere, a large portion of the Sun’s incoming energy is used to evaporate water, primarily in the tropical oceans Scienctists have tried to quantify this proportion of the Sun’s energy By analyzing temperature, water vapor, and wind data around the globe, they have estimated the quantity to be about 90 watts per square meter, or nearly 30 percent of the Sun’s energy Once this latent heat is stored within the atmosphere, it can be transported, primarily to higher latitudes, by prevailing, large – scale winds Or it can be transported vertically to higher levels in the atmosphere, where it forms clouds and subsequent storms, which then release the energy back to the atmosphere Question 46: The passage mainly discusses how heat _ A is transformed and transported in the Earth’s atmosphere B is transported by ocean currents C can be measured and analyzed by scientists D moves about the Earth’s equator Question 47: The passage mentions that the tropics differ from the Earth’s polar regions in which of the following ways? A The height of cloud formation in the atmosphere B The amount of heat they receive from the Sun C The strength of their large scale winds D The strength of their oceanic currents Question 48: The word “convert” is closest in meaning to A mix B change C adapt D reduce th Question 49: Why does the author mention “the stove” in line ? A To describe the heat of the Sun B To illustrate how water vapor is stored C To show how energy is stored D To give an example of a heat source Question 50: According to the passage, most ocean water evaporation occurs especially _ A around the higher latitudes B in the tropics C because of large – scale winds D because of strong ocean currents Question 51: According to the passage, 30 percent of the Sun’s incoming energy _ A is stored in clouds in the lower latitudes B is transported by ocean currents C never leaves the upper atmosphere D gets stored as latent heat Question 52: The underlined word “it” refers to _ A square meter B the Sun’s energy C latent heat D the atmosphere Question 53: The word “primarily” is closest in meaning to A chiefly B originally C basically D clearly Question 54: The word “prevailing” is closest in meaning to _ A essential B dominant C circular D closest Question 55: All of the following words/ phrases are defined in the passage EXCEPT A low latitudes (line 1st) B latent heat (line 4th)C evaporate (line 6th) D atmosphere (line 10th) 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 from 56 to 65 Most people can remember a phone number for up to thirty seconds When this short amount of time elapses, however, the numbers are erased from the memory How did the information get there in the first place? Information that makes its way to the short term memory (STM) does so via the sensory storage area The brain has a filter which only allows stimuli that is of immediate interest to pass on to the STM, also known as the working memory 98 There is much debate about the capacity and duration of the short term memory The most accepted theory comes from George A Miller, a cognitive psychologist who suggested that humans can remember approximately seven chunks of information A chunk is defined as a meaningful unit of information, such as a word or name rather than just a letter or number Modern theorists suggest that one can increase the capacity of the short term memory by chunking, or classifying similar information together By organizing information, one can optimize the STM, and improve the chances of a memory being passed on to long term storage When making a conscious effort to memorize something, such as information for an exam, many people engage in "rote rehearsal" By repeating something over and over again, one is able to keep a memory alive Unfortunately, this type of memory maintenance only succeeds if there are no interruptions As soon as a person stops rehearsing the information, it has the tendency to disappear When a pen and paper are not handy, people often attempt to remember a phone number by repeating it aloud If the doorbell rings or the dog barks to come in before a person has the opportunity to make a phone call, he will likely forget the number instantly Therefore, rote rehearsal is not an efficient way to pass information from the short term to long term memory A better way is to practice "elaborate rehearsal" This involves assigning semantic meaning to a piece of information so that it can be filed along with other pre-existing long term memories Encoding information semantically also makes it more retrievable Retrieving information can be done by recognition or recall Humans can easily recall memories that are stored in the long term memory and used often; however, if a memory seems to be forgotten, it may eventually be retrieved by prompting The more cues a person is given (such as pictures), the more likely a memory can be retrieved This is why multiple choice tests are often used for subjects that require a lot of memorization Question 56: According to the passage, how memories get transferred to the STM? A.They revert from the long term memory B.They are filtered from the sensory storage area C.They get chunked when they enter the brain D.They enter via the nervous system Question 57: The word “elapses” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A passes B adds up C appears D continues Question 58: All of the following are mentioned as places in which memories are stored EXCEPT the A STM B long term memory C sensory storage area D maintenance area Question 59: Why does the author mention a dog's bark? A To give an example of a type of memory B To provide a type of interruption C To prove that dogs have better memories than humans D To compare another sound that is loud like a doorbell Question 60: How theorists believe a person can remember more information in a short time? A By organizing it B By repeating it C By giving it a name D By drawing it Question 61: The author believes that rote rotation is A the best way to remember something B more efficient than chunking C ineffective in the long run D an unnecessary interruption Question 62: The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to A encoding B STM C semantics D information Question 63: The word “elaborate” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A complex B efficient C pretty D regular Question 64: The word “cues” in the passage is closest in meaning to A questions B clues C images D tests PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one She started working as a secretary five years ago => She has _ She knows a lot more about it than I => I don’t know _ My French friend finds driving on the left difficult => My French friend isn’t _ 99 They think the owner of the house is abroad => The owner _ We didn’t go on holiday because we did not have enough money => If we _ II Topic: What you think of the changes in life? Everything in the universe is in constant change And everything needs continual improvement if the ever changing and increasing demands of humankind are to be met If I am ever given the chance to change one important thing about my home town, it would be internet service Needless to say that nothing generally revolutionized the way we live as internet in the past decade Thus, an improvement in this vital service would mean an even more, unheard betterment to the people in my home town It is said that information is power True saying indeed! I can envision how everything in my home town could improve dramatically if the internet service in it were made free, fast and staying out there like electricity, telephone or water all the time One thing, a fast free and reliable internet service could improve in my home town is the way people work If there is a this said service people in my home town must not necessarily commute to a far place to their job This in turn would mean less traffic jams, spacious work place, more time for family and recreation and so on The way people learn would be another important thing that a fast, free and reliable internet service could better in my home town People will have the chance to go through tremendous and different information resources in a very small amount of time They, apparently will also take less time to share it This assures a more fulfilled life for my home town people Since its advent, internet touched every part of our life It in a dazzling way improved the way we business, learn and communicate A change in internet service implies good way of living for everyone in my home town THE END - SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ LUYỆN 189) ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) Find the word with stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question A compulsory B objective C publication D statistical A reaction B miserable C knowledge D accident A pleasure B sanguine C guaranty D optimistic A generous B pagoda C address D control A explosion B expectation C calculation D disappear Choose the best options to complete the sentences Never in my life _such a beautiful sunset A I have seen B I see C have I seen D I see We intend to with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one A up B away C in D down did Tom realise there was a danger A Upon entering the store B When he entered the store C After he had entered the store D Only after entering the store My lillte children _to the water park every Sunday A enjoy taking B enjoy to be taken C enjoy being taken D are enjoyed to take 10 Rarely to work on her own A she is seen B does she seen C is she seen D does she 11 There was nothing special about him _from his bright eyes A but B except C for D apart 12 The shop assistant said that he would check to see if he had anymore copies of the book in _ A surplus B supply C stock D store 13 The conference had to be put until a later date 100 A on B away C off D up 14 "Is Nigel still here?" - " Yes , but hurry up , he is just " A to leave B.about leaving C to be leaving D about to leave 15 The whole situation is getting out of .Let's something before it turns into a bitter row A capacity B charge C hand D discipline 16 "Why don't we go to the cinema?" - " It's too late; the film started by now." A will be B is going to be C shall have D will have 17 The United States consists of 50 states, has its own government A each of which B hence each C they each D each of that 18 _entering the hall, she found everyone waiting for her A At B Of C With D On 19 We try to _to see our parents at least twice a month A call up B go up C come on D drop in 20 That machine ought _before it left the factory but it apparently was not A to test B to be testing C to have tested D to have been tested 21 Did you understand ? A what he said B what did he say C what has he said D what he is saying 22 When her father died I wrote her a letter to express my _ A generosity B appreciation C sympathy D gratitude 23 Luckily , by the time we got there , the painting A didn't sell B hadn't sold C wasn't sold D hadn't been sold 24 He had to leave his family when he went abroad to work A at a loss B behind C out D at all costs 25 The situation was further complicated by John 's _ A decision B undecidedness C indecision D indecisiveness 26 I not think that purple shirt with your yellow skirt A suits B fits C goes D wears 27 I passed the test I it without your help A would not pass B wouldn't have passed C didn't pass D had not passed 28 To take off her boots or to put them on was an agony to her, but it an agony for years A was B were C had been D has been 29 I am under the weather today Under the weather means A sick B happy C sad D disappointed 30 the commitee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation A According to B On behalf of C In addition to D Thanks to Choose the sentence ( A, B, C or D ) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold 31 You should have persuaded him to change his mind A It was essential to persuade him to change his mind B You should persuade him to change his mind C You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen D You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind 32 Do you have a good relationship with your boss? A Are you getting along with your boss? B Are you geting along to your boss? C Are you geting along with your boss? D Are you getting along to your boss? 33 They haven't heard any news from him so far A No news has been heard from him so far B No news is heard from him so far C No news have been heard from him so far D Any news has been heard from him so far 34 Though she was very tired, she agreed to help her son with his homework A She would have helped her child with his homework if she hadn’t been tired B Despite of her tiredness, she was eager to help her son with his homework C Even if feeling tired, she agreed to help her son with his homework D Tired as she was, she agreed to help her son with his homework 35 What he did came as no surprise to me A He told me that he was not surprise B He was surprised when I came 101 C I was not surprised by his actions D His behaviour surprised me Read the paragraph carefully and choose the best options In the twentieth century, people depend on unlimited energy to power their everyday lives A wide range of energy -run devices and modern coveniences are taken for granted, and although it may seem that we will never in danger of living without thoses coveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are dwindling rapidly Scientists are constantly searching for new sources of power to keep modern society running Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend on this sesearch Coal, oil, and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power However, not only are supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution If the energy demands of the future are to be met without seriously harming the environment, existing alternative energy sources must be improved or further explored and developed These include nuclear, water, solar, wind, and geothermal power, as well as energy from new, nonpolluting types of fuels Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere; however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they pose the daunting problem of what to with nuclear wastes Hydroelectricity power is inexpensive nd environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from moving water Harnessing energy from tides and waves has similar drawbacks Solar power holds great promise for the future but methods of collecting and concentrating sunlight are as yet inefficient, as are mothods of harnessing wind power Every source of energy has its disadvantages One way to minimize them is to use less energy Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resourses, such as combination of solar, water, wind and geothermal energy and alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen, wil ensure supplies of clean, affordable energy for humanity's future 36 The passage suggests that _ A people use energy without giving great thought to where it's coming from B the search for energy sourses is mainly a problem for future C sientists believe we will never go have to without our modern conveniences D modern society requires a minimum amount of energy to keep it running 37 It can be inferred from the passage that _ A most alternative enrgy sources have proven to be impractical B many alternative enrgy sources are environmatlly hazadous C nuclear power solves one problem while creating others D solar and wind power are not promising for the future 38 From the passage , It can be inferred that to solve our energy problems A we will have to stop using many our modern conveniences B scientists will have to find one major source of nonpolluting energy C scientists will have to find ways to increase our supplies of coal, oil and gas D a combination of conservation and invention will be needed 39 The word "dwindling " in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A increasing B diminishing C changing D limiting 40 Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A The search for alternative energy sources is not over B Our present energy sources must be eliminated and replaced with alternative sources C Alternative sources of energy on this planet are very limited D Demand for energy in the future are likely to decrease Read the following passage, choose the best answer ( A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage SOME GOLDEN TIPS FOR MANAGING STRESS + Notice what (48) you feel very anxious Face your anxieties + See what you can change in those areas (49) you are doing too much + Are you (50) to things? Is it neccessary to get upset / anxious / angry? + Are you breathing too fast? Slow, deep (51) helps you relax + Try using some relaxation techniques (52) yoga or biofeedback They can be very useful in helping you relax 102 + Get strong! (53) you are not too fat Don't (54) tooo much coffee or alcohol Do you need to smoke so much or even at all? Exercise threee or four times a week, but don't exercise too much It can be bad for you + Don't forget your friends.They can give you very (55) support and help, as you can to them 41 A causes B makes C has D drives 42 A where B there C which D while 43 A exaggerating B overestimating C overcareful D overreacting 44 A breathing B inhaling C breath D blowing 45 A similar B such as C liking D the same as 46 A Remember B Ensure C Make sure D Reassure 47 A Swallow B consuming C eat D drink 48 A trustworthy B valuable C endless D exceptional Read the paragraph carefully and choose the best options POLES APART Many are surprised to learn that Antarctica is nearly twice the size of the United States The name Antarctica was coined to mean "opposite to the Artic" It is just that in many ways Antarctica is a high, icecovered land-mass In the Artic the landmass are grouped around the ice-covered Artic Ocean Largely because of this difference, the climate of the two areas is very different Antarctica is the coldest area in the world On the average it is about 30 degrees colder than the Artic At the South Pole, nearly 10,000 feet high, monthly mean temperature run well below rezo Only in coastal regions temperatures sometimes rise about freezing in the summer (December to March) In contrast, near the North Pole monthly mean temperatures often rise above freezing At both poles, daily temperatures may drop far below the monthly mean At the American South Pole Station, winter temperatures sometimes fall below - 100 degrees Fahrenheit Elsewhere, on higher parts of the south polar plateau, even lower temperatures are recorded A temperature of -127 degrees Fahrenheit was measured in August 1960 It is the world's record low temperature Partly because of this climatic difference, the land animals and plants of the two regions are very different On the continent of Antarctica, there are very few plants In the Artic there are many plants In some of the few ice-free areas of Antarctica, mosses, lichens, and algae are found Penguins polulate Antarctic coastlines but not exist in the Artic The land animals of the Artic are foxes, bears, reindeer, and lemmings These animals are unknown in the Antarctic Old rock layers show that this "oppositeness" between north and south extends far back into the early chapters of earth history Ice is the great feature of Antarctica More than 4.5 million square miles of ice sheet cover the area Great rivers of ice, called glaciers push down the mountains Antarctica is the storehouse of about 85 percent of the total world supply of ice The ice cap is very thick, averaging nearly 8,000 feet At one spot Scientists have found the distance from the surface to the rock undertneath the ice to be more than 13,000 feet 49 The coldest area in the world is A the Artic B Antarctica C Siberia D the Noth Pole 50 The world's record low temperature was recorded in _ A 1950 B 1960 C 1970 D the 19th century 51 How much of the world 's ice is located in Antarctaca ? A 15 % B 55 % C 85 % D 4.5 % 52 Compared to the US , Antarctica is A the same size B twice the size C times the size D half the size 53 Some areas of Antarctica are _ A ice free B very humid C quite mild D very warm 54 One type of animal found in the Artic is the A fox B wolf C opossum D penguin 55 The author develops his point through _ A comparison and contrast B theories and proof C characters and actions D definitions and examples 56 The author implies that if Antarctica 's ice melted _ A coatal areas of the world would be flooded B.ocean currents would shift direction C climate would change drastically everywhere D there would be more oceans 57 The name Antarctica, meaning " opposite to the artic", was based on 103 A insufficient exploration B inaccurate infermation C adequate knowledge D traditional beliefs 58 It may be concluded that _A life at the North Pole is more tolerable than at the South Pole B The Artic is a solid land mass C penguins could not live at the North Pole D there are no animals on the two poles Read the following passage, choose the best answer ( A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage Choose the underlined part among A, B, C Or D which needs correcting 59 The professor was considering postponing the examination until the following week because the students’ confusion A B C D 60 Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before the class A B C D 61 In my opinion, I think the problem should be solved as soon as possible A B C D 62 Lack of sanitation in restaurants are a major cause of disease in some areas of the country A B C D 63 Animals and man use the energy finding in the food to operate their body and muscles A B C D 54 Some of them will probably want to dance during they are listening to the records A B C D PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one “Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara”? said John => John suggested _ Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded => Despite his _ I haven’t eaten this kind of food before => This is the first _ The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house => Plans _ It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday => You _ II Topic: Living in city or countryside makes differences to anyone What you think about this? I grew up in a small town and then moved to a big city, so I have experienced the good and bad sides of both I never thought that I would like living in a big city, but I was wrong After ten years of living in one, I can't imagine ever living in a small town again Small towns and big cities both have some problems in terms of transportation In a small town, you have to own a car to ensure a comfortable living You can't get around without one because there isn't any kind of public transportation Big cities generally have heavy traffic and expensive parking, but there you have a choice of taking public transportation It's not free, but it's often cheaper than driving when you consider gas and time Especially if you don't have a car, you're better off in the city I love the excitement of big cities Small towns have a slow pace Large cities mean you have to adapt to a variety of situations, like finding a new route to work or trying a new restaurant I enjoy that challenge very much Another pan of the excitement of city living is the variety of cultural activities available There is a wide assortment of theatre, music and dance performances available in big cities These things are rare in small ones The final thing I like about large cities is the diversity of the people The United States is made up of people of different races, religions, abilities, and interests However, you seldom find such a variety of people in a smaller town I think that living in an area where everyone was just like me would quickly become boring Of course, security is a concern, and that's one area where small towns are superior to big cities Still, I would rather be a bit more cautious and live in a large city than to feel secure but bored -THE END - 104 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ LUYỆN 187) ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) Chọn phương án (A, B, C D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với ba từ lại câu: Câu 1: A knocked B danced C wasted D helped Câu 2: A shower B allow C shout D arrow Câu 3: A increase B creation C mean D cheat Câu 4: A danger B exchange C blame D anger Câu 5: A these B theory C worth D threaten Chọn phương án (A, B, C D) ứng với từ có trọng âm rơi vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ lại: Câu 6: A encourage B financial C departure D average Câu 7: A career B request C ancient D machine Câu 8: A creative B sensitive C ambitious D attentive Câu 9: A professor B manager C reporter D director Câu 10: A exercise B refusal C collective D abundant Chọn phương án (A, B, C D) để hoàn thành câu sau: Câu 11: The city centre was crowded tourists A of B up C with D in Câu 12: Mr John Smith is old, he still goes jogging everyday A Although B In spite of C So that D Because Câu 13: Jack London wrote several novels on adventure A interest B interesting C interested D interestingly Câu 14: She didn’t tell me why she _to school the day before A didn’t come B hadn’t come C doesn’t come D hasn’t come Câu 15: Don’t worry They will the job as _as possible A economic B economical C economically D economy Câu 16: “Have you traveled to New York” - “Yes, ” A once/ once B ever/once C never/never D yet/ never Câu 17: The government have tried to _the price of petro, but they failed A bring down B bring on C put in D get over Câu 18:Never _such a magnificient firework display A have I seen before B have before I seen C have before seen ID before have I seen Câu 19: The mother is very about the health of her little son A confused B concerned C nervous D careful Câu 20:I have had such important decisions _for the last three months A to B to make C to give D to put Câu 21: back to her home town, Julia Robert found everything new and attractive A When arrived B.As she arrives C On arriving D On arrival Câu 22: If you book in advance you will _certainly have a better table at our restaurant A mostly B the most C most D almost Câu 23: Mexico is the most popular vacation _for people from the United States A connection B departure C target D destination Câu 24: David: “Thanks for your help, Mary” Mary: “ ” A With all my heart B It’s my pleasure C Never remind me D Wish you Câu 25:Although _satisfied with the the contract, the officials hesitatingly agreed to sign it A completed B complete C completion D completely Câu 26: My uncle took photography when he retired from work A after B over C up D on Câu 27: It is necessary to be careful your career A when choosing B when you will choose C when you chose D when you have chosen 105 Câu 28: Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at first, she _to be a champion A came out B turned out C turned up D came round Câu 29:I’ll make some sandwiches _we get hungry A in case B.in case of C so that D unless Câu 30:There is always _traffic in the city centre in the rush hour A big B strong C full D heavy Câu 31: Smoke, dirt and noise are all kinds of _ A pollute B polluted C pollution D pollutant Câu 32: Jimmy was late this morning, _was unusual for him A which B who C whom D what Câu 33: She had changed so much that anyone recognized her A not B hardly C almost D nearly Câu 34: Have you read this article _ our competitor? A over B for C by D about Câu 35: _my complaint to the manager, the waiter was sacked A Because of B Thanks to C Despite D Without Đọc kỹ đoạn văn chọn phương án (A, B, C D) cho chỗ trống: In the world today, particularly in the two most induatrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The motto of the recycling movement is “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” The first step is to reduce garbage In stories, a shopper has to buy products in blisters packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A humburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality products When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones- a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys high-quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they can return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles, wash them, and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same amount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world’s precious resources Câu 36: What is the main topic of the passage? A how to reduce garbage disposal B what people often understand about the term “recycle” C what is involved in the recycling movement D how to live sensitive to the environment Câu 37: What does the word “sensitive” in the phrase “sensitive to the environment” mean: A cautious B logical C friendly D responding Câu 38: People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A buy high-quality product B buy simply-wrapped things C reuse cups D buy fewer hamburgers Câu 39: Why is it waste and customers buy low-quality products? A Because people will soon throw them away B Because they have to be repaired many times C Because customers change their ideas all the time D Because they produce less energy Câu 40: What is the best describes the process of reuse? A The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again B The bottles are filled agian after being returned, collected and washed C The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected D The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed Câu 41: The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because: 106 A people are ordered to return bottles B returned bottles are few C not many bottles are made of glass or plastic D each returned bottle is paid Câu 42: The word “practice” is closest in meaning to _ A drill B exercise C deed D belief Câu 43: What are the two things mentioned as examples of recyling? A Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings B Hamburgers wrappings and spent motor oil C Aluminum cans and spent motor oil D TV set and aluminum cans Câu 44: The energy used to make a can is _the energy used to run a color TV set for hours A as much as B less than C more than D not worth being compared to Câu 45: The word “precious” is closest in meaning to _ A natural B sustantial C first D invaluable Đọc kỹ đoạn văn chọn phương án (A, B, C D)cho chỗ trống: Our eyes and ears might be called transformers because they sense the light and sound around us and turn them into electrical impulses that the brain can interpret These electrical impulses that have been transformed by the eyes and ears reach the brain and are turned into messages that we can interpret For the eye, the process begins as the eye admits light waves, bends them at the cornea and lens, and then focuses them on the retina At the back of each eye, nerve fibers bundle together to form optic nerves, which join and then split into two optic tracts Some of the fibers cross so that part of the input from the right visual field goes into the left side of the brain, and vice versa The process in the ear is carried out through sensory cells that are carried in fluid- filled canals and that are extremely sensitive to vibration Sound that is transformed into electricity travels along nerve fibers in the auditory never These fibers form a synapse with neurons that carry the messages to the auditory cortex on each side of the brain Câu 46 According to the author, we might call our eyes and ears “transformers” because A They sense light and sound B The create electrical impulses C The brain can interpret the input D The messages travel in the brain Câu 47 Which of the following is closet in meaning to the word “admits” ? A Selects B Interprets C Lets in D Focuses on Câu 48 What does the word ‘ them” in line refer to .? A Eyes and ears B Light and sound C Transformers D Electrical impulses Câu 49 The word “bundle” could best be replaced by which of the following .? A Group B Grow C Branch D Settle Câu 50 The word “split” is closest in meaning to which of the following .? A Tear B Fracture C Separate D Crack Câu 51 What does the word “them” in line refer to .? A Light waves B vessels C Eyes D Messages Câu 52 According to the passage, when input from the right visual field goes into the left side of the brain , what happen? A The nerve fibers bundle together B The optic nerves split C The retina receives light waves D Input from the left field goes to the right side Câu 53 The phrase “carried out” could be best be replaced by which of the following? A Brought over B Taken away C Accomplished D Maintained Câu 54 Which of the following is most similar to the word “vibration” .? A Sound B Movement C Light D Heat Câu 55 According to the passage, optic nerves eventually A Bend B Split C Admit light waves D Become messages Đọc kỹ đoạn văn chọn phương án (A, B, C D)cho chỗ trống: Scientists are making new (56) _ about the universe all the time Every day, we read about new (57) _ that they say will have a huge (58) _ on our everyday lives In a few year’s time, everyone will (59) _ a mobile phone, have an email (60) _ and know (61) _ to surf the Internet The jobs of people like postmen and even teachers will (62) _ change completely or disappear Most (63) _ will be computer based One of the most basic (64) _ for getting a job is to be able to use computer In the future, if you can’t use a computer you will be illiterate Câu 56 A discoveries B creations C inventions D journeys Câu 57 A techniques B inventions C facts D finds 107 Câu 58 Câu 59 Câu 60 Câu 61 Câu 62 Câu 63 Câu 64 A result A hold A computer A what A neither A lessons A qualifications B different B own B letter B how B also B classrooms B experiences C change C take C address C which C not C studying C training D effect D owe D direction D whose D either D educations D occupations PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one She knows a lot more about it than I → I don't know _ Let's go abroad for our holiday this year → Why _ During dinner, the phone rang → While I _ Your hair needs cutting → It's time you _ If you run a lot, you'll become healthy → The _ II Topic: Classes are really good for ones who attend? Discuss your opinion about this matter Nowadays, it becomes a heatedly debated topic whether a student should be required to attend classes or not Some people hold the opinion that the university students should be required to go to classes However, others have a negative attitude If I were forced to agree with one of the two positions, I would stand behind the latter My Arguments for this point are listed as follows I agree with the statement that going to classes should be optional for university students without reservation since I believe a student is supposed to attend those classes he or she is interested in Naturally, interest is the mother of study When attracted by a wonderful class, you will attend it unforcedly and immediately Nevertheless, not all classes are so popular in reality and no one has interest in every class Consequently, you should select the classes you like to attend for a higher efficiency of studying It can be given a good example, in current universities, many excellent students almost have the record of skipping some boring and undesirable classes Another reason that can be seen by everyone is that it contributes to build a university student's ability of learning by himself or herself Obviously, by choosing good and meaningful classes, giving up those undesirable, or studying these classes you cannot attend somehow by yourself, you will learn how to distribute your study time and acquire the capability of learning by yourself, which is tremendously important to modern university students Many celebrities, such as Bill Gates, have such powerful ability by not attending some classes when they were in university Admittedly, being required to attend classes has advantages of disciplining the student, however, considering most university students can discipline themselves on their own, I believe it is sagacious to agree with that going to classes should be optional for college or university students THE END _ 108 109 [...]... ruined When are we, the public, going to make it clear to the media that we're tired of having to watch this kind of thing on the news? 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Question 7: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A fluctuate B stay unchanged C restrain D remain unstable Question 8: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements A something to sufferB something sad C something to entertain D something enjoyable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate... you had stuck to what we originally agreed on, everything would have been fine A If you had not kept to what was originally agreed on, everything would have been fine B Things went wrong because you violated our original agreement C If you had changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine D As you fulfilled the original contract, things went wrong Question 51 People say that Mr Goldman... composition I think the media pay too much attention to the private lives of famous people Television, newspapers, magazines and web sites dig up all kinds of past bad actions They say that these are true reflections of a person's character This may be true if they occurred only a few years before, but some of these are things people did as teenagers People in their forties are expected to explain something... composition I think the media pay too much attention to the private lives of famous people Television, newspapers, magazines and web sites dig up all kinds of past bad actions They say that these are true reflections of a person's character This may be true if they occurred only a few years before, but some of these are things people did as teenagers People in their forties are expected to explain something... of the world’s earliest farmer A B C D Question 15: Globally and internationally, the 1990’s stood out as the warmest decade in the history of weather records A B C D Question 16 (A)It’s thirty years (B)since this(C) thirty-storeys building (D)was built Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks