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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2007 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) Mã đề thi 248 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho câu từ đến 10 A pilot cannot fly by sight alone In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second A radar set sends out a short burst of radio waves Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off objects By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other objects The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and ranging” “Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms Câu 1: What is the main topic of this passage? B History of radar C Alternatives to radar D Types of ranging A The nature of radar Câu 2: According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects? B Size C Speed D Weight A Shape Câu 3: The word “exemplified” in the passage can be replaced by _ B “resembled” C “illustrated” D “justified” A “specified” Câu 4: The word “shouts” in the passage most closely means _ B “yells” C “shoots” D “whispers” A “exclaims” Câu 5: Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage? B explanatory C humorous D imaginative A argumentative Câu 6: According to the passage, the distance between a radar set and an object can be determined by _ A the time it takes for a burst of radio waves to produce echoes when the waves bounce off the object B the term “ranging” used for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set C the time it takes for the radio waves to produce echoes and bounce off the object D the time it takes for the echoes produced by the radio waves to return to the radar set Câu 7: Which type of waves does radar use? B sound C heat D radio A tidal Câu 8: The word “tracking” in the passage most closely means _ A sending B searching for C ranging D repairing Câu 9: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? B Other uses of radar A A history of flying C The technology used by pilots D Uses of some technology Câu 10: What might be inferred about radar? B It has improved navigational safety A It takes the place of a radio C It was developed from a study of sound waves D It gave birth to the invention of the airplane Chọn từ (ứng với A B, C, D) có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với ba từ lại câu sau: Câu 11: Câu 12: Câu 13: A check A zone A given B chemistry B phone B ridden C change C none C widen D cheap D stone D kitchen Chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau: Câu 14: I wouldn't have got wet A unless I had had an umbrella with me C if I have an umbrella with me B if I had had an umbrella with me D if I had an umbrella with me Trang Trang 1/4 - Mã đề thi 248 Câu 15: , give her this map of the city B When Mr Leat’s wife will arrive A When Mr Leat’s wife arrived C When is Mr Leat’s wife arriving D When Mr Leat’s wife arrives Câu 16: I am going to the hairdresser’s B to have cut my hair C to cut my hair D to have my hair cut A for to cut me my hair Câu 17: Le: "I can't understand how you missed the exit." Tuong: "Well, it was so dark that ." B hardly could we see the road signs A we could see hardly the road signs C we could see the road signs hardly D we could hardly see the road signs Câu 18: He has received several scholarships A because of his academic and artistic ability B as resulting of his ability in the art and the academic C not only because of his artistic but his academic ability D for both his academic ability as well as his artistic Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau đây: Câu 19: Barbara didn’t wear the raincoat, so she got a cold A If Barbara wore the raincoat, she wouldn’t get a cold B If Barbara had worn the raincoat, she wouldn’t have got a cold C If Barbara worn the raincoat, she didn’t get a cold D If Barbara has worn the raincoat, she won’t get a cold Câu 20: Unlike his sister, Bob exercises every day B Bob’s sister exercises every day, but he doesn’t A Bob and his sister exercise every day C Bob exercises every day, but his sister doesn’t D Bob doesn’t like his sister to exercise Câu 21: John Smith is a farmer I bought his land B John Smith, whom I bought his land, is a farmer A John Smith, who is a farmer, bought his land C John Smith, who is a farmer, whose land I bought D John Smith, whose land I bought, is a farmer Câu 22: “If I were you, I would go to see the doctor”, David said to Claudia A David advised Claudia not to go to see the doctor B David advised Claudia to go to see the doctor C David told Claudia to become a doctor D David told Claudia that he would go to see the doctor Câu 23: The bread was too stale to eat B Eating the bread was stale A The bread was not fresh enough to eat C We cannot eat the bread because it was burnt D It was stale to eat the bread Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa câu sau: Câu 24: She refused to tell us why was she crying A B C D Câu 25: Folk artists have few or no formal art training A B C D Câu 26: The film was so bored that all the audience had gone home before it ended A B C D Câu 27: Many people have complain about the dirt from the factory A B C D Câu 28: A huge amount of tourists come to this city every year A B C D Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ lại câu: A engineer B understand C comprehend D religion Câu 29: Câu 30: A forecast B prefer C suppose D attract Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho câu từ 31 đến 40 Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language Human beings have been writing (as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least 5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly Even today there are spoken languages that have no written form Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will learn to talk: a normal human being cannot be prevented from doing so On the other hand, it takes a special effort to learn to write In the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with Trang Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 248 writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills so only imperfectly To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized Câu 31: We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because A it has become very important in our culture B human beings have been writing for at least 5000 years C writing is secondary to language D people have been writing since there have been human beings Câu 32: The author of the passage argues that A all languages should have a written form B writing has become too important in today’s society C everyone who learns to speak must learn to write D speech is more basic to language than writing Câu 33: Normal human beings B learn to write before learning to talk A learn to talk after learning to write C learn to write and to talk at the same time D learn to talk before learning to write Câu 34: According to the passage, writing B represents speech, but not perfectly A is represented perfectly by speech C developed from imperfect speech D is imperfect, but less so than speech Câu 35: Learning to write is B easy C not easy D very easy A too difficult Câu 36: In order to show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example of B people who learn the rudiments of speech A severely handicapped children C intelligent people who couldn’t write D people who speak many languages Câu 37: In the author’s judgment, A writing is more real than speech B writing has more advantages than speech C speech conveys ideas less accurately than writing does D speech is essential but writing has important benefits Câu 38: According to the author, one mark of any civilized society is that it B affirms the primacy of speech over writing A keeps written records C teaches its children to speak perfectly D affirms the primacy of writing over speech Câu 39: Which of the following is NOT true? A It is easy to acquire the writing skill B Writing has become so important in our culture C Writing represents speech, but not perfectly D Speech is essential but writing has important benefits Câu 40: The word “advantage” in the last paragraph most closely means A “skill” B “rudiments” C “domination” D “benefit” Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau: Câu 41: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “ .” B Never remind me C It’s my pleasure D Wish you A With all my heart Câu 42: It’s said that he has friends of his age B plenty C a little D little A few Câu 43: The students to be at school at p.m B have told C were told D tell A told Câu 44: Medical researchers are continually looking for ways to control, and cure diseases B be prevented C prevent D preventing A prevented Câu 45: "Just think, years' time, we'll be 20 both." B in C after D over A under Câu 46: He bought all the books are needed for the English course B who C what D those A that Câu 47: The existence of many stars in the sky us to suspect that there may be life on another planet B leads C lead D leading A have led Câu 48: , we couldn’t go out because it rained B Fortunate C Fortunately D Unfortunate A Unfortunately Câu 49: The shirt in the window was expensive for me to buy B such C enough D so A too Câu 50: He couldn’t get back _ his car He had locked himself out B into C in D to A on Câu 51: Every member in Nataly's class admires her B dishonest C dishonesty D honest A honesty Trang Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 248 Câu 52: John never comes to class on time and B so does Peter C so doesn't Peter D neither doesn't Peter A neither does Peter Câu 53: If I were in charge, I things differently B would C would have done D had done A will Câu 54: The population of the earth is increasing at a tremendous rate and _ out of control B soon will be C they have become D why it will be A are soon going to be Câu 55: Janet has left home and is of her parents B dependently C independent D depend A dependent Câu 56: When I last Jane, she to find a job B saw / tried C have seen / tried D see / is trying A saw / was trying Câu 57: he did not attend the English class, he knew the lesson quite well B However C Although D Despite A In spite of Câu 58: He is going to get married the end of this month B in C to D at A on Câu 59: The air is not as pure as it B is used to be C is used to being D was used to be A used to be Câu 60: After a meal in a restaurant, you ask the waiter for the _ B cheque C prescription D bill A receipt Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 61 đến 70 Many parents believe that their children (61) be taught to read right after they have learnt to walk This is fine if the child shows a real interest but (62) a child could be counter-productive if she or he isn't ready Wise parents will have a relaxed (63) and take the lead from their child What they should provide is a selection of (64) toys, books and other activities Nowadays there is plenty of good (65) available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (66) them to read Of course, books are no longer the only (67) of stories and information There is also a huge range of videos, which can (68) and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (69) valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad press as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many (70) too much time watching programmes not intended for their age group Câu 61: Câu 62: Câu 63: Câu 64: Câu 65: Câu 66: Câu 67: Câu 68: Câu 69: Câu 70: A should A insisting A pastime A bright A games A provide A search A enjoy A properly A devote B could not B making B decision B expensive B produce B encourage B source B watch B perfectly B save C had to C forcing C attitude C adult C sense C provoke C site C reinforce C worthily C pay D must not D starting D competition D stimulating D amusement D attract D basis D assist D equally D spend Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 71 đến 80 Alexander Graham Bell was born in 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland His father was an expert in phonetics (71) a boy, Alexander became interested in sounds and speech In 1870, the Bells decided to (72) to America They lived in Boston, (73) Alexander taught in a school for the deaf There he began experimenting with a machine (74) help the deaf hear While experimenting with this machine, Bell had an idea, “Why not use electricity to (75) the human voice from one place to another?” He began to work on a new (76) For years, Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson, worked day (77) night They rented rooms in a boarding house Bell was on one floor, and Watson was on (78) They tried to send (79) through a wire Finally, on March 19, 1876, Watson heard these words very clearly: “Mr Watson, come here I want you.” Watson rushed upstairs, ran (80) Bell’s room, and shouted, “I heard you!” Câu 71: Câu 72: Câu 73: Câu 74: Câu 75: Câu 76: Câu 77: Câu 78: Câu 79: Câu 80: A During A take A why A in order A change A inventor A after A the others A speech A in B As B leave B where B for B get B invent B by B other B telegram B onto C Be C move C when C to C send C inventive C and C others C speaking C to D Despite D return D which D so that D go D invention D or D another D letters D into - - HẾT -Trang Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 248 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 293 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 1: I this letter around for days without looking at it A am carrying B will be carrying C carry D have been carrying Câu 2: If you are not Japanese, so what _ are you? A nationalized B nation C nationality D national Câu 3: It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor A that she B and she C she D when she had Câu 4: The manager had his secretary the report for him A to have typed B typed C type D to type Câu 5: Be with what you have got, Mary A suspicious B humorous C interested D satisfied Câu 6: He looks thin, but he is very healthy A practically B also C actually D consequently Câu 7: - “ detective stories?” - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.” A What you think about B Are you fond of C How about D What people feel about Câu 8: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” - “ ” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s Câu 9: They would go by air than travel by train A always B better C prefer D rather Câu 10: Don’t worry He’ll the job as _ as possible A economizing B economic C uneconomically D economically Câu 11: entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him A With B On C At D During Câu 12: - “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?” - “ _.” A Not yet B Yes, it was C I don’t think that D Sorry, I don’t Câu 13: The window was so high up that I could see was the sky A just B all C only D thus Câu 14: He arrived late, was annoying A it B that C what D which Câu 15: I would really your help with this assignment A respect B take C appreciate D thank Câu 16: Can you keep calm for a moment? You noise in class! A are always made B always make C have always made D are always making Câu 17: Take the number bus and get at Times Square A off B up C outside D down Câu 18: I’ve just been told some news C astonished D astonishing A astonish B astonishment Câu 19: If people after their houses properly, the police wouldn’t have so much work to A looked B look C have looked D should look Trang Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 293 Câu 20: The reason why I don’t want to move is that I’m perfectly happy here A main B big C large D great Chọn nhóm từ mệnh đề thích hợp (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 21: There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen A the smaller of them B the smaller of which C the smallest of which D smallest of that Câu 22: John’s score on the test is the highest in the class He A should study very hard B must have studied very hard C must have to study well D should have studied all the time Câu 23: _, they would have had what they wanted A If they arrived at the fair early B Had they arrived at the fair early C Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D Supposing they were arriving at the fair early Câu 24: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute A the same amount also B more fifty dollars C another fifty D one other fifty dollars Câu 25: He agreed to sign the contract A so he didn’t know much about that company B in spite he knew much about it C because he didn’t know much about that company’s director D although he didn’t know much about that company Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 26 đến 35 Everyone wants to reduce pollution But the pollution problem is (26) complicated as it is serious It is complicated (27) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people (28) , exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile (29) transportation for millions of people Factories discharge much (30) the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end (31) _ greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (32) using many things that benefit them Most of the people not want to that, of course But pollution can be (33) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (34) of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that (35) businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities Câu 26: A as B more C less D like Câu 27: A so B while C though D because Câu 28: A Specific B For example C Such as D Like Câu 29: A takes B affords C carries D provides Câu 30: A about B for C of D with Câu 31: A or B and C as well D then Câu 32: A start B continue C stop D go on Câu 33: A carefully B unexpectedly C gradually D little B figure C number D amount Câu 34: A way Câu 35: A forbid B prevent C request D require Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A, B, C, D) cho câu từ 36 đến 45 At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately in need of reform Private schools existed, but only for the very rich There were very few public schools because of the strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should not “waste” their time on education but should instead prepare themselves for their life’s work It was in the face of this public sentiment that educational reformers set about their task Horace Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that there was no excuse in a republic for any citizen to be uneducated As Superintendent of Education in the state of Massachusetts from 1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school districts around the country He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the quality of teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries Although these changes did not bring about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least increased public awareness as to the need for a further strengthening of the system Trang Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 293 Câu 36: The best title for the passage could be A A Flight for Change B American Education in the Beginning of the 19th Century C Nineteenth - the Century of Reform D The Beginnings of Reform in American Education Câu 37: The passage implied that to go to a private school, a student needed A a high level of intelligence B a strong educational background C a lot of money D good grades Câu 38: The word “desperately” in the passage mostly means A partly B urgently C completely D obviously Câu 39: The author of the passage puts the word “waste” in quotation marks because he A does not want students to waste their time on education B is quoting someone else who said that education was a waste of time C wants to emphasize how much time is wasted on education D thinks that education is not really a waste of time Câu 40: According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans because A education at the time was so cheap B people had nothing else to except go to school C Massachusetts residents needed something to with their spare time D all citizens should be educated in a republic Câu 41: The word “reformers” in the passage mostly means A people who work for the government B people who really enjoy teaching C people who try to change things for the better D people who believe that education is wasted Câu 42: The word “citizen” in the passage mostly means A a person who lives in a particular city B a person who works in a particular place C a person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country D a person who works, especially one who does a particular kind of work Câu 43: From 1837 to 1848, Horace Mann A worked as a headmaster in a school in the state of Massachusetts B raised money for the educational development in Massachusetts C funded many projects to improve the educational system for Americans D managed education in the state of Massachusetts Câu 44: According to the passage, which sentence is NOT TRUE? A Horace Mann began raising teachers’ salaries B Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life’s work C Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States D Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer Câu 45: According to the passage, which of the following is a change that Horace Mann instituted? A The five-month school year B Better teacher training D The matching of other districts’ policies C Increased pay for students Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau Câu 46: We were all surprised when she suddenly came back A All of us found it surprising that she suddenly came back B The fact that we were surprised made her come back C All of us were amazing to see her come back D She was surprised, coming back suddenly Câu 47: Because she was irritated by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him A Irritating with her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him B Being irritating by her husband’s lack of punctuality, she left him C She left her husband because of her irritation with his lack of punctuality D Irritated by her husband, she punctually left him Trang Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 293 Câu 48: She usually drinks a glass of milk before going to bed every night A She used to drink a glass of milk before going to bed every night B She is used to drinking a glass of milk before going to bed every night C She gets accustomed to a glass of milk before going to bed every night D She is used to going to bed before drinking a glass of milk every night Câu 49: Before we can judge a government’s success, we have to decide the criteria, such as unemployment, defense, or taxation A We cannot decide on criteria on unemployment, defense and taxation unless we have judged a government’s success B We cannot judge a government’s success without first deciding the relevant criteria, such as unemployment, defense or taxation C Unemployment, defense and taxation are the criteria upon which we can judge a government’s success D We should judge a government’s success on the basis of the following criteria: unemployment, defense and taxation Câu 50: I can’t help feeling worried about Tom A I find it impossible not to worry about Tom B I don’t worry about Tom C I can nothing to help Tom D I cannot help Tom stop worrying Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu Câu 51: It is time the government helped the unemployment to find some jobs A B C D Câu 52: Nora hardly never misses an opportunity to play in the tennis tournaments A B C D Câu 53: My mother doesn’t care how much does the washing machine cost because she A B C is going to buy it anyway D Câu 54: Due of the government’s policy, some farming areas have been abandoned A B C D Câu 55: The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a traditional song in A B C D the 18th century Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 56 đến 65 Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life “Do I stay on at school and hopefully go on to university (56) ? Do I leave and start work or begin a training (57) ?” The decision is yours, but it may be (58) remembering two things: there is more unemployment (59) those who haven’t been to university, and people who have the right (60) will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs If you decide to go (61) into a job, there are many opportunities for training Getting qualifications will (62) you to get on more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (63) you earn Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (64) possibility In this way, you can save up money for your student days, as well as (65) practical work experience Câu 56: A former B past C later D after Câu 57: A term B class C school D course Câu 58: A necessary B important C worth D useful Câu 59: A of B through C among D between Câu 60: A skills B interests C habits D arts Câu 61: A instant B just C straight D direct Câu 62: A help B make C give D let Câu 63: A while B what C where D which Câu 64: A another B always C also D again Câu 65: A doing B getting C making D taking Trang Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 293 Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho câu từ 66 đến 75 It is hard to think of a world without gas or electricity Both are commonly used for lighting and heating today We now can instantly flick a lighter or strike a match to make a flame But it was not long ago that there were no such things as matches or lighters To make fire, it was necessary to strike a piece of iron on flint for sparks to ignite some tinder If the tinder was damp, or the flint old, you had to borrow some fire from a neighbor We not know exactly when or how people first used fire Perhaps, many ages ago, they found that sticks would burn if they were dropped into some hole where melted lava from a volcano lay boiling They brought the lighted sticks back to make their fire in a cave Or, they may have seen trees catch fire through being struck by lightning, and used the trees to start their own fires Gradually people learned they could start a fire without traveling far to find flames They rubbed two pieces of wood together This method was used for thousands of years When people became used to making fires with which to cook food and stay warm at night, they found that certain resins or gums from trees burnt longer and brighter They melted resins and dipped branches in the liquid to make torches that lit their homes at night Iron stands in which torches used to be fixed can still be seen in old buildings of Europe There was no lighting in city streets until gas lamps, and then electric lamps were installed Boys ran about London at night carrying torches of burning material They were called torch boys, or link boys, and earned a living by guiding visitors to friends’ houses at night For centuries homes were lit by candles until oil was found Even then, oil lamps were no more effective than a cluster of candles We read about the splendors and marvels of ancient palaces and castles, but we forget that they must have been gloomy and murky places at night Câu 66: The word “lighter” in the passage mostly means A a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light B a small device that produces a flame for lighting cigarettes, etc C the energy from the sun, a lamp, etc that makes it possible to see things D a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire Câu 67: To make a fire in times just before the advent of matches, it was essential to have access to A a burning fire or to possess flint B a burning fire or to possess iron C flint, iron and dry tinder D a magnifying glass Câu 68: The first fire used by people was probably obtained A from the sun’s heat through glass B by rubbing wood together C from heat or fire caused by nature D by striking iron against flint Câu 69: Torches for lighting were made from A the wood of gum trees B iron bars dipped in melted resins C wooden poles dipped in oil D tree branches dipped in melted resins Câu 70: Before the electric lamp was invented A oil lamps and then candles were used B candles and oil lamps appeared about the same time C candles and then oil lamps were used D people did not use any form of lighting in their houses Câu 71: The word “splendors” in the passage mostly means A wonderful things that have been achieved B places where a lot of people go on holiday C things that fill one with surprise and admiration D the beautiful and impressive features of a place Câu 72: Which sentence is NOT TRUE according to the passge? A We know exactly when and how people first used fire B A world is impossible without gas or electricity C We can make a fire by striking a piece of iron on flint to ignite some tinder D Matches and lighters were invented not long ago Câu 73: The word “gloomy” in the passage mostly means A totally covered with darkness B badly lit in a way that makes one feel sad C containing a lot of white D full of light; having the natural light of day Câu 74: What form of street lighting was used in London when link boys used to work there? A Gas lighting B No lighting at all C Electric lighting D Oil lighting Trang Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 293 of the River Thames and from the reservoir the water was distributed by gravity, through lead pipes, to buildings in the vicinity Increased per-capita demand has coincided with water shortages in many countries Southeast England, for example, receives only 14 per cent of Britain's rainfall, has 30 per cent of its population, and has experienced declining winter rainfall since the 1980s In recent years a great deal of interest has been shown in the conversion of seawater to fresh water to provide drinking water for very dry areas, such as the Middle East Several different processes, including distillation, electrodialysis, reverse osmosis, and direct-freeze evaporation, have been developed for this purpose Some of these processes have been used in large facilities in the United States Although these processes are successful, the cost of treating seawater is much higher than that for treating fresh water From A Briggs’ article on culture, Microsoft® Student 2008 Question 45: Early peoples didn’t need water supply engineering works because A their community life had already developed B natural sources of fresh water nearby were always available C there was almost no dry season in prehistoric times D they had good ways to irrigate their farms Question 46: The word “impound” in paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ” A supply B irrigate C provide D drain Question 47: Clean water supply was first taken into consideration by A the English people B the ancient Romans C the Egyptians D the US people Question 48: For several centuries after the disintegration of the Roman Empire, the main source of water supply was from A springs and wells B systems of aqueducts C dams and canals D water pipes Question 49: The word “mains” in paragraph could best be replaced by “ ” A lands B areas C pipes D rivers Question 50: Which of the following is NOT true about London’s water supply in the middle of the 16th century? A Water was pumped from the River Thames B Water was stored in a reservoir C Water ran from the reservoir to buildings D Water was conducted through canals Question 51: The word “vicinity” in paragraph refers to A the cities in South-east England B the areas along the River Thames C the neighborhood around a reservoir D the region where industry developed Question 52: One of the causes of water shortages in South-east England is A water pollution B increased demand C water-supply system decline D water evaporation Question 53: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a process of conversing seawater to freshwater? A Steaming and cooling B Water evaporation C Dissolving chemicals D Purification method Question 54: In the passage, the author mainly discusses A the development of water supply B the results of water shortages C the water pumping systems D the fresh water storage 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 55 to 64 Sleep is a natural process, and although a lot have been written about the subject, it is still surrounded by mystery It is used by some as an escape from the world, and regarded by others as an irritating waste of time: some people get by on very little, others claim they cannot exist without at least ten hours, but nobody can without sleep completely Trang 119 Our night’s sleep does not just consist of a steady phase of gradually deepening sleep It alternates between two stages: Non-dreaming or ordinary sleep, and REM (rapid eye movement) or dreaming sleep As soon as we fall asleep, we go straight into non-dreaming sleep for an hour or so, then into REM sleep for about 15 minutes, then back into non-dreaming sleep It alternates in this way for the rest of the night, with non-dreaming sleep tending to last longer at the beginning of the night Non-dreaming sleep occupies three-quarters of our night’s sleep, about a quarter of it deep and the rest fairly light It is widely believed that sleep repairs the body and makes good the damage caused by being awake However, its main function is to refresh the brain Experts believe that probably only about two-thirds of our sleep is necessary for repairing and refreshing the brain, with the most valuable sleep coming in the first few hours of the non-dreaming period, the last few hours of sleep are not so essential The brain can manage quite well with reduced sleep as long as it is uninterrupted sleep The quality of sleep is important A study conducted in the USA looked at short sleepers, who slept for 5.5 hours on average, and long sleepers, who had 8.5 hours or more It is discovered after a variety of tests that the long sleepers were poor sleepers, had twice as much REM sleep as the short sleepers, appeared to sleep longer to make up for poor sleep, and did not wake up in the morning refreshed Similarly, people who sleep deeply not necessarily get a better quality of sleep than shallow sleepers Deep sleepers can feel tired the following day, so six hours of good sleep is worth more than eight hours of troubled sleep From Awakening to Sleep – American Psychological Association Question 55: It can be concluded from the first paragraph that A people need equal time of sleep B sleep remains a puzzle C sleep is among the processes of the nature D everything about sleep has been brought to light Question 56: The word “irritating” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A calming B soothing C annoying D comforting Question 57: All the following statements are true, EXCEPT for A our night’s sleep occurs in a straight line of only two phases B all sleeps are similar in the alternatives of the two stages during the night C we spend only 25 percent of our night’s sleeping time dreaming D we often have no dreams right after we fall asleep Question 58: The word “it” in paragraph refers to A our night’s sleep C the REM B the ordinary sleep D the night Question 59: The word “occupies” in paragraph could be best replaced by A accounts for B takes care of C works out D goes up Question 60: Unlike the common belief, sleep helps A not to be awake C us to fix the damage happening by day B us to repair our body D our brain to rest and recover Question 61: The study discussed in the reading passage suggests that A the fewer hours we sleep, the more we dream B deep sleep means better sleep C the type of sleep is more important than its length D six hours of sleep is better than eight hours Trang 120 Question 62: Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage? A The role of the sleep B Sleepless people’s problems C Types of sleep D The circle of a sleep Question 63: It can be inferred from the reading passage that A if we can sleep uninterruptedly, it is not necessary to sleep the whole night B REM makes good our brain C nearly 70 % of our sleep is invaluable D dream enables our body to refresh when we can sleep uninterruptedly Question 64: This passage is the most likely taken from A a doctor’s description B a health magazine C an advertisement D a fashion magazine WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: This is the most interesting novel I’ve ever read I have never _ Question 66: I can’t cook as well as my mother can My mother _ Question 67: The noise next door did not stop until after midnight It was not Question 68: You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty Should _ Question 69: “I didn’t break the vase of flowers,” the boy said The boy denied Part II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the kind of job you would like to after you finish your education ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………… Trang 121 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 194 Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: SECTION A (8 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A deal B teach C break D clean Question 2: A supported B approached C noticed D finished Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A recipe B candidate C instrument D commitment Question 4: A conceal B contain C conserve D conquer Question 5: A advantageous B oceanic C compulsory D influential Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: The receptionist, answered the phone, told me that the director was out B whom C who D that A whose Question 7: Changes have been made in our primary schooling program As a result, young children homework any more A needn’t B oughtn’t C couldn’t D haven’t Question 8: the salesman promised to exchange the defective CD player for a new one, they insisted on getting a refund A Despite B Although C And D But Question 9: The headmaster has decided that three lecture halls in our school next semester B will be built C are being built D will be building A will build Question 10: Although MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) spreads through close contact with sick people, not through the air, many people still avoid to crowded places A to go B having gone C gone D going Question 11: Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they their student cards B hadn’t produced C didn’t produce D don’t produce A produced Question 12: A large number of inventions and discoveries have been made accident B on C in D by A at Question 13: When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favour science fiction A in B for C of D with Question 14: A molecule of water is of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen B created C included D consisted A composed Question 15: Jane really loves the jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present B brown wooden nice C nice wooden brown D wooden brown nice A nice brown wooden Question 16: Global warming will result crop failures and famine B to C in A of D from Question 17: John has finally found a new job after being for three months B out of mind C out of work D out of reach A out of order Question 18: Nguyen Thi Anh Vien performed so well in the 28th Sea Games women’s 200m butterfly that none of her rivals could her A catch up with B look up to C come up to D put up with Trang 122 Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 194 Question 19: After the new technique had been introduced, the factory produced cars in 2014 as the year before A twice many as B as twice many C as many twice D twice as many Question 20: It is of businessmen to shake hands in formal meetings B typical C ordinary A familiar D common Question 21: Such characters as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely B imagining C imaginative D imaginable A imaginary Question 22: at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden power cut A We had arrived hardly B We have hardly arrived C Hardly we had arrived D Hardly had we arrived Question 23: Mike and Lane are university students They are talking about Lane’s upcoming high-school reunion Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank Mike: “So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?” Lane: “ ” A Oh, the school reunion was wonderful C Yeah I’m really looking forward to it B The food at the reunion was excellent D No You’re in no mood for the event Question 24: Ken and Tom are high-school students They are discussing where their study group will meet Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?” Tom: “ ” A We are too busy on weekdays C Why don’t you look at the atlas? B The library would be best D Studying in a group is great fun Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents She prepared a feast – a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering A concerning nutrition and health B involving hygienic conditions and diseases C relating to medical knowledge D having to with food and cooking Question 26: Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the summer hikers got drenched all over B refreshed C completely wet D cleansed A very tired Question 27: “It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics It’s a closed book to me.” B a book that is never opened A an object that I really love C a subject that I don’t understand D a theme that I like to discuss Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 28: It is common knowledge that solar heating for a large office building is technically different A B C from a single-family home D Question 29: The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to the recent A B C severe earthquake D Question 30: All the candidates for the scholarship will be equally treated regarding of their age, sex, A B C or nationality D Question 31: Since poaching is becoming more seriously, the government has imposed stricter laws C A B to prevent it D Question 32: Reminding not to miss the 15:20 train, the manager set out for the station in a hurry A B C Trang 123 D Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 194 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 42 Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference The word library comes (33) liber, the Latin word for “book” (34) , library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (35) audio-visual and online databases In addition (36) maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites The central mission of a library (37) to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (38) generations Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the past, present, and future Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (39) the record is preserved and made available for later use People use library resources to gain information about personal (40) or to obtain recreational materials such as films and novels Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (41) in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (42) information and services that are essential to learning and progress From "Library (institution)" by Richard S Halsey et al Question 33: A from B in C to D out Question 34: A Despite B However C Therefore D Instead Question 35: A only if B as well C or else D but also Question 36: A on B to C in D from Question 37: A are B is C have D has Question 38: A succeeding B succeed C successful D success Question 39: A what B which C who D that Question 40: A profits B attractions C interests D appeals Question 41: A abilities B skills C talents D capacities Question 42: A relates B applies C supplies D digests Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 43: “Don't be such a pessimist I'm sure you'll soon get over it Cheer up!” B feminist C optimist D hobbyist A activist Question 44: “Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight.” B look up C slow down D put forward A turn down 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 45 to 54 Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming Scientists have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration patterns due to warmer temperatures With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm In many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts Species that find cities or farmland blocking their way north or south may become extinct Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those found in polar and mountaintop regions, are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not possible For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult Some scientists have estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with to Celsius degrees of further Trang 124 Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 194 warming The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals Some species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough and may disappear Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming Warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to “bleach”, a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral Scientists estimate that even Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems From "Global Warming" by Michael Mastrandrea and Stephen H Schneider Question 45: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to B bloom earlier C become lighter D lose color A die instantly Question 46: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move A south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations B north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations C toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations D toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations Question 47: The pronoun “those” in paragraph refers to B ecosystems C habitats A species D areas Question 48: The phrase “dwindling sea ice” in paragraph refers to B the violent Arctic Ocean A the frozen water in the Arctic C the melting ice in the Arctic D the cold ice in the Arctic Question 49: It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by or Celsius degrees, A half of the earth’s surface would be flooded B the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters C water supply would decrease by 50 percent D 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct Question 50: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer temperatures, A they may be endangered B they can begin to develop C they will certainly need water D they move to tropical forests Question 51: The word “fragile” in paragraph most probably means B easily damaged C rather strong D pretty hard A very large Question 52: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph indicates B the quick growth of marine mammals A the water absorption of coral reefs C the blooming phase of sea weeds D the slow death of coral reefs Question 53: The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by A the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean B the decrease of acidity of the pole waters C the extinction of species in coastal areas D the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth Question 54: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles B Effects of global warming on animals and plants C Global warming and possible solutions D Global warming and species migration 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 55 to 64 Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too few resources and too little space, is closely associated with poverty It can result from high population density, or from low amounts of resources, or from both Excessively high population densities put stress on available resources Only a certain number of people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how much food and other resources the land can provide In countries where people live primarily by means of simple farming, gardening, herding, hunting, and gathering, even large areas of land can support only small numbers of people because these labor-intensive subsistence activities produce only small amounts of food Trang 125 Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 194 In developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and the countries of Western Europe, overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty These countries produce large quantities of food through mechanized farming, which depends on commercial fertilizers, large-scale irrigation, and agricultural machinery This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people in metropolitan areas A country’s level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density and agricultural productivity Bangladesh, for example, has one of the world’s highest population densities, with 1,147 persons per sq km A large majority of the people of Bangladesh engage in low-productivity manual farming, which contributes to the country’s extremely high level of poverty Some of the smaller countries in Western Europe, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, have high population densities as well These countries practice mechanized farming and are involved in high-tech industries, however, and therefore have high standards of living At the other end of the spectrum, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have population densities of less than 30 persons per sq km Many people in these countries practice manual subsistence farming; these countries also have infertile land, and lack the economic resources and technology to boost productivity As a consequence, these nations are very poor The United States has both relatively low population density and high agricultural productivity; it is one of the world’s wealthiest nations High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries Children are assets to many poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies commonly sanction the value of large families Also, the governments of developing countries often provide little or no support, financial or political, for family planning; even people who wish to keep their families small have difficulty doing so For all these reasons, developing countries tend to have high rates of population growth From "Poverty" by Thomas J Corbett Question 55: Which of the following is given a definition in paragraph 1? B Population density C Simple farming A Overpopulation D Poverty Question 56: What will suffer when there are excessively high population densities? B Skilled labor C Farming methods D Land area A Available resources Question 57: The phrase “that number” in paragraph refers to the number of B densities C resources D countries A people Question 58: In certain countries, large areas of land can only yield small amounts of food because B there are small numbers of laborers A there is lack of mechanization C there is an abundance of resources D there is no shortage of skilled labor Question 59: Bangladesh is a country where the level of poverty depends greatly on A its population density only B both population density and agricultural productivity C population density in metropolitan areas D its high agricultural productivity Question 60: The phrase “engage in” in paragraph is closest in meaning to B look into C give up D participate in A escape from Question 61: The word “infertile” in paragraph probably means B impossible C unproductive A disused D inaccessible Question 62: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage? A In certain developed countries, mechanized farming is applied B In sub-Saharan African countries, productivity is boosted by technology C There is no connection between a country’s culture and overpopulation D All small countries in Western Europe have high population densities Question 63: Which of the following is a contributor to overpopulation in many developing countries? B Economic resources A High-tech facilities C Sufficient financial support D High birth rates Question 64: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? B Overpopulation: A Cause of Poverty A High Birth Rate and its Consequences C Overpopulation: A Worldwide Problem D Poverty in Developing Countries Trang 126 Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 194 SECTION B (2 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet Question 1: If John does not change his working style, he will be sacked soon Unless _ Question 2: “Would you like to come to my 18th birthday party?” he asked me He invited Question 3: People believe that this new teaching method is more effective than the old one This new teaching method Question 4: He did not realize how difficult the task was until he was halfway through it Not until Question 5: It was wrong of you to leave the class without asking for your teacher’s permission You should not _ II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of reading books Write your paragraph on your answer sheet The following prompts might be helpful to you - Widening knowledge - Improving language - Relaxing THE END Trang 127 Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 194 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) KỲ THI TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 168 Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: SECTION A (8 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A laughs B drops C maintains D imports Question 2: A justice B campus C culture D brush Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A inflation B maximum C applicant D character Question 4: A compulsory B biography C curriculum D admirable Question 5: A struggle B anxious C confide D comfort Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: In the wake of increasing food poisoning, many consumers have turned to vegetables organically A that grown B grown C which grows D are grown Question 7: It is raining heavily with rolls of thunder We such a terrible thunderstorm B had never seen C have never seen D never see A would never see Question 8: Most teenagers enjoy the Internet for information and entertainment B surf C surfed D to surf A surfing Question 9: they are delicious, hamburgers and French fries are too high in fat B Although C Because D Despite A However Question 10: Canned food is not as healthy as fresh food, ? B doesn’t it C is it A isn’t it D does it Question 11: Without your help, I the technical problem with my computer the other day B couldn’t have solved C could solve D can’t solve A wouldn’t solve Question 12: This part of the country is famous its beautiful landscapes and fine cuisine B with C of D for A about Question 13: In a modern family, the husband is expected to join hands with his wife to the household chores A B run C take D make Question 14: Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is B quite well established by the age of five A by the age of five it is quite well established C well established quite by the age of five D by the age of five and quite well established Question 15: A waiter in a restaurant is talking to a customer who has just finished his meal there Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange - Waiter: “Here’s your bill, sir.” - Customer: “ ” B Can I pay by credit card? A Don’t mention it C What you have? D You’re welcome Question 16: The Government has brought a new law in an effort to prevent further environmental deterioration A in B about C up D on Trang 128 Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 168 Question 17: She took a course in fine arts starting her own business in interior design B in terms of C in order to D with reference to A with a view to Question 18: All the in the stadium applauded the winner of the marathon when he crossed the finishing line A watchers B audience C viewers D spectators Question 19: The table in the living room should be moved to the new TV set A get rid of B pave the way for C make room for D take hold of Question 20: The US president Barack Obama an official visit to Vietnam in May 2016, which is of great significance to the comprehensive bilateral partnership A delivered B paid C offered D gave Question 21: Two close friends Tom and Kyle are talking about Kyle’s upcoming birthday Select the most suitable response to complete the exchange - Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your birthday party?” - Kyle: “ ” B Let’s it then A It’s my honour C The more the merrier D That’s right Question 22: Candidates are requested to the form to the admissions officer by July 25th B show up C pass over D hand in A fill out Question 23: The firefighters’ single-minded devotion to the rescue of the victims of the fire was B respective C respectful D respectable A respecting Question 24: The university administrations are introducing new measures to that the enrolment process runs smoothly A maintain B improve C facilitate D ensure Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: Not until all their demands had been turned down did the workers decide to go on strike for more welfare A rejected B sacked C reviewed D deleted Question 26: Environmentalists appeal to the government to enact laws to stop factories from discharging toxic chemicals into the sea A releasing B producing C obtaining D dismissing Question 27: The overall aim of the book is to help bridge the gap between theory and practice, particularly in language teaching A increase the understanding B reduce the differences C minimise the limitations D construct a bridge Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 28: The longer the children waited in the long queue, the more impatiently they became D A B C Question 29: Because of bad weather conditions, it took the explorers three days reaching their destination D A B C Question 30: According to most doctors, massage relieves pain and anxiety, eases depression and A B speeding up recovery from illnesses C D Question 31: New sources of energy have been looking for as the number of fossil fuels continues to decrease A B C D Question 32: The science of medicine, which progress has been very rapid lately, is perhaps the most important C A B of all sciences D Trang 129 Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 168 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 33 to 42 Though called by sweet-sounding names like Firinga or Katrina, tropical cyclones are huge rotating storms 200 to 2,000 kilometers wide with winds that blow at speeds of more than 100 kilometers per hour (kph) Weather professionals know them as tropical cyclones, but they are called hurricanes in the Caribbean Sea, typhoons in the Pacific Ocean, and cyclones in the Indian Ocean They occur in both the northern and southern hemispheres Large ones have destroyed cities and killed hundreds of thousands of people Tropical cyclones begin over water that is warmer than 27 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Fahrenheit) slightly north or south of the earth’s equator Warm, humid air full of water vapor moves upward The earth’s rotation causes the growing storm to start to rotate around its center (called the eye) At a certain height, the water vapor condenses, changing to liquid and releasing heat The heat draws more air and water vapor upward, creating a cycle as air and water vapor rise and liquid water falls If the cycle speeds up until winds reach 118 kilometers per hour, the storm qualifies as a tropical cyclone Most deaths in tropical cyclones are caused by storm surge This is a rise in sea level, sometimes seven meters or more, caused by the storm pushing against the ocean’s surface Storm surge was to blame for the flooding of New Orleans in 2005 The storm surge of Cyclone Nargis in 2008 in Myanmar pushed seawater nearly four meters deep some 40 kilometers inland, resulting in many deaths It has never been easy to forecast a tropical cyclone accurately The goal is to know when and where the next tropical cyclone will form “And we can’t really that yet,” says David Nolan, a weather researcher from the University of Miami The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are also difficult to predict, even with computer assistance In fact, long-term forecasts are poor; small differences in the combination of weather factors lead to very different storms More accurate forecasting could help people decide to evacuate when a storm is on the way Adapted from “Reading Explorer 2” by Paul Maclntyre Question 33: As stated in paragraph 1, tropical cyclones are storms with winds blowing at speeds of B at least 200 kph A more than 100 kph C less than 100 kph D no less than 200 kph Question 34: The word “they” in paragraph refers to B wind speeds A sweet-sounding names C tropical cyclones D weather professionals Question 35: According to the passage, tropical cyclones are called typhoons in B the Arctic Ocean A the Indian Ocean C the Atlantic Ocean D the Pacific Ocean Question 36: The word “humid” in paragraph is closest in meaning to B dry C thin D thick A moist Question 37: Which of the following comes first in the process of storm formation? B Warm, humid air moves upward A Liquid water falls C Water vapor condenses D Wind speed reaches 118 kph Question 38: According to the passage, a storm surge is B pushing seawater C a tropical cyclone A a rise in sea level D inland flooding Question 39: What is true about the storm surge of Cyclone Nargis? B It caused flooding in New Orleans in 2005 A It took a very high death toll C It occurred in Myanmar in 2005 D It pushed seawater kilometers inland Question 40: The word “evacuate” in paragraph mostly means B make accurate predictions A move to safer places C take preventive measures D call for relief supplies Question 41: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A The center of a growing storm is known as its eye B The direction and strength of tropical cyclones are difficult to forecast C Tropical cyclones are often given beautiful names D Tropical cyclone predictions depend entirely on computer assistance Question 42: Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage? B Tropical Cyclones A Cyclone Forecasting C Storm Surges D Cyclone Formation Trang 130 Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 168 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 43: It is widely known that the excessive use of pesticides is producing a detrimental effect on the local groundwater A useless B harmless C damaging D fundamental Question 44: His dreamlike villa in the new residential quarter is the envy of his friends B something that everybody dreams of A something that everybody looks for C something that nobody wants D something that nobody can afford Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 45 to 54 THE DANGERS OF DIETING Thanks to our modern lifestyle, with more and more time spent sitting down in front of computers than ever before, the (45) of overweight people is at a new high As people frantically search for a solution (46) this problem, they often try some of the popular fad diets being offered Many people see fad diets (47) harmless ways of losing weight, and they are grateful to have them Unfortunately, not only don’t fad diets usually (48) the trick, they can actually be dangerous for your health Although permanent weight loss is the (49) , few are able to achieve it Experts estimate that 95 percent of dieters return to their starting weight, or even (50) weight While the reckless use of fad diets can bring some (51) results, long-term results are very rare (52) , people who are fed up with the difficulties of changing their eating habits often turn to fad diets (53) being moderate, fad diets involve extreme dietary changes They advise eating only one type of food, or they prohibit other types of foods entirely This results in a situation (54) a person’s body doesn’t get all the vitamins and other things that it needs to stay healthy Adapted from “Active Skills for Reading: Book 3” by Neil J Anderson Question 45: A number B range C amount D sum Question 46: A on B of C to D with Question 47: A by B like C through D as Question 48: A bring B C take D play Question 49: A case B profit C benefit D goal Question 50: A lose B gain C put D reduce Question 51: A initial B initiative C initiating D initiate Question 52: A Additionally B Furthermore C Nonetheless D Consequently Question 53: A More than B In spite of C Rather than D In addition to Question 54: A what B which C why D where 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 55 to 64 The concept of urban agriculture may conjure up images of rooftop, backyard or community gardens scattered among downtown city streets and surrounding neighborhoods But in the Seattle area, and within and beyond the Puget Sound region, it means a great deal more “Urban agriculture doesn’t necessarily equate to production that occurs only in a metropolitan urban area,” says Jason Niebler, who directs the Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAgE) Initiative at Seattle Central Community College “It means we are providing for growing population food needs from surrounding rural landscapes, as well as from the core urban landscape.” Picture a series of concentric circles, with an urban core that produces some food at varying capacities, surrounded by a series of outlying rings of small farms that become increasingly more rural with distance The hope is that such land use planning, from the inner core to the outer rings, will encourage local ecologically sound sustainable food production This, in turn, will create local jobs and decrease reliance on distant food products that originate from petroleum-intensive large scale farms That’s the idea behind SAgE, believed to be the nation’s first metropolitan-based community college sustainable agriculture program that emphasizes farming practices across diverse landscape types from urban Trang 131 Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 168 centers to surrounding rural environs “It’s small scale agriculture with an urban focus,” Niebler says “Any urban population, large or small, can practice sustainable agriculture, improve food security and protect the environment, which ultimately results in resilient food systems and communities.” SAgE is a part of the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program, which is providing the project with $157,375 over two years ATE’s goal is to support projects that strengthen the skills of technicians who work in industries regarded as vital to the nation’s prosperity and security The support largely goes to community colleges that work in partnership with universities, secondary schools, businesses and industries, as well as government agencies, which design and implement model workforce initiatives The SAgE project focuses on the environmental, socioeconomic, political and cultural issues related to sustainable food systems within Puget Sound watersheds through student and community education and research, and technological innovation The curriculum offers courses that cover such issues as agricultural ecology, urban food systems, food politics and ethics, soil science, sustainable food production and technology, the integration of food and forests, and career opportunities “We’ve created a curriculum that is fundamental in nature, addressing the principles of sustainable agriculture and what a food system is – how it functions both locally and globally,” Niebler says “These courses are challenging, robust and inspirational One of the really wonderful things about them is that we offer service learning opportunities, where students volunteer a portion of their time to working with local partner organizations They can a research project, or a service learning option The ideal would be to prompt students into careers that involve sustainable practices in an urban agriculture setting.” Adapted from “Promoting Sustainable Agriculture” by Marlene Cimons Question 55: It is stated in the passage that Jason Niebler B provides food for Seattle’s population A preserves the core urban landscape C studies at Seattle Central Community College D directs the SAgE Initiative Question 56: It can be inferred from the passage that the conventional idea of urban agriculture A focuses mainly on agriculture within and beyond the Puget Sound region B aims at food production and consumption in both rural and urban regions C is associated with production only in metropolitan urban areas D concerns with food production in any city’s surrounding areas Question 57: The word “concentric” in paragraph is closest in meaning to B having the same size A coming from different places C going in different directions D having the same center Question 58: Which of the following is supposed to be an outcome of the SAgE’s new land use planning? A Dependence on distant food products B Increased food production in large scale farms C Employment opportunities for local residents D Modernized farming practices in rural environs Question 59: The phrase “in partnership with” in paragraph probably means B in addition to C in place of D instead of A together with Question 60: The curriculum of SAgE at Seattle Central Community College offers courses covering the following EXCEPT A agricultural ecology B career opportunities C urban system development D integration of food and forests Question 61: In Niebler’s opinion, the courses offered by the SAgE project are B robust but unpromising A functional but impractical C challenging and costly D hard but encouraging Question 62: The word “them” in paragraph refers to B opportunities C principles A courses D students Question 63: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A The curriculum that the SAgE project designs is fundamental in nature B The SAgE project alone will offer students sufficient jobs in urban agriculture C ATE helps to improve the skills of technicians in the nation’s major industries D Resilient food systems can be attributed to sustainable agricultural practices Question 64: Which of the following best describes the author’s tone in the passage? B Provocative C Supportive D Satirical A Skeptical Trang 132 Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 168 SECTION B (2 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers in complete sentences on your answer sheet Question 1: He now regrets that he didn’t take the doctor’s advice He now wishes _ Question 2: “I’m sorry I didn’t the homework,” Peter said to the teacher Peter apologised Question 3: I’m sure that he didn’t attend the Conference on Wildlife Protection yesterday He can’t _ Question 4: She didn’t pass the exam because of her serious illness Had she not Question 5: Ms Betty is proud of her singing Ms Betty prides _ II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of knowing how to swim Write your paragraph on your answer sheet The following prompts might be helpful to you - Keeping fit - Relaxing - Surviving/Saving people’s lives _THE END _ Trang 133 Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 168 [...]... - HẾT Trang 10 Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 293 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2009 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối: D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 165 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Mark... different ways THE END Trang 16 Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 165 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2010 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 193 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Read the following passage and... and homework THE END Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 193 Trang 22 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2011 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 258 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C,... people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation C Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances D Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside THE END -Trang 28 Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 258 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 07 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; ... kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 137 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 QUESTIONS (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: She was angry that she could not say a word A so B too much C so many D such Question 2: Susan, remember to apply this sun cream ... my money in one company Question 68: Take this route and you will get to the village A There is no doubt that this route will never lead you to the village B Although this route may lead you to the village, you cannot take it C Certainly, you will get to the village if you take this route D Unless you take this route, you will get to the village Question 69: I think it is more enjoyable to play a sport... each of the following questions Question 46: The test we did last time was more difficult than this one A We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time B This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time C This time we have to do the most difficult test of all D The test we have done this time is not difficult at all Question 47: He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a... supply C thirst D hunger Question 12: How long ago to learn French? A have you started B were you starting C would you start D did you start Question 13: The teacher said that I would be able to speak English fluently six months A in B by C since D till Question 14: No sooner my car than the alarm went off A the thief had touched B had the thief touched C touched the thief D the thief touched... done your work B This is a present for you C I’m glad that you’re well again D You look pretty in this dress Question 16: Bill managed to get to the train station himself his leg was broken A because B because of C in spite of D although Question 17: Dr Smith is the person in I don’t have much confidence A which B whom C him D that Trang 23 Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 258 Question 18: This director... sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 66: I have never used a more fascinating MP3 player than this one A This is the most fascinating MP3 player I have ever used B Like the other MP3 players, this one is fascinating to me C This MP3 player does not fascinate me much D I am very fascinated by the MP3 player I am using Question 67: “Trust me! Do not invest all ... Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 248 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 293 Họ, tên... đề thi 293 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2009 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối: D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi. .. Mã đề thi 165 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2010 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi