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Trang 1QUANG TRI DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION & TRAINING
DONG HA HIGH SCHOOL
Academic Year: 2014-2015
THE STATE’S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION EXAMINATION MOCK TEST No.1
Allotted time: 90 minutes
Candidate Full Name: ……… - Candidate No ………
PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE (0.125 x 64 = 8.0p)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
The Planets of Jupiter
The largest of the giant gas planets, Jupiter, with a volume 1,300 times greater than Earth’s, containsmore than twice the mass of all the other planets combined It is thought to be a gaseous and fluid planet
without solid surfaces, Had it been somewhat more massive, Jupiter might have attained internal
temperatures as high as the ignition point for nuclear reactions, and it would have flamed as a star in itsown right Jupiter and the other giant planets are of a low-density type quite distinct from the terrestrial
planets: they are composed predominantly of such substances as hydrogen, helium, ammonia, and
methane, unlike terrestrial planets Much of Jupiter’s interior might be in the form of liquid, metallichydrogen, Normally, hydrogen is a gas, but under pressures of millions of kilograms per squarecentimeter, which exist in the deep interior of Jupiter, the hydrogen atoms might lock together to form aliquid with the properties of a metal Some scientists believe that the innermost core of Jupiter might berocky, or metallic like the core of Earth
Jupiter rotates very fast, once every 9.8 hours As a result, its clouds, which are composed largely offrozen and liquid ammonia, have been whipped into alternating dark and bright bands that circle the planet
at different speeds in different latitudes Jupiter’s puzzling Great Red Spot changes size as it hovers in the
Southern Hemisphere Scientists speculate it might be a gigantic hurricane, which because of its large size(the Earth could easily fit inside it), lasts for hundreds of years
Jupiter gives off twice as much heat as it receives from the Sun Perhaps this is primeval heat or beat
generated by the continued gravitational contraction of the planet Another star like characteristic ofJupiter is its sixteen natural satellites, which, like a miniature model of the Solar System, decrease indensity with distance from rocky moons close to Jupiter to icy moons farther away If Jupiter were about
70 times more massive, it would have become a star, Jupiter is the best-preserved sample of the early solarnebula, and with its satellites, might contain the most important clues about the origin of the Solar System
1 The word attained in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.
2 The word they in paragraph 1 refers to _.
A nuclear reactions B giant planets C terrestrial D substances
3. According to the passage, hydrogen can become a metallic-like liquid when it is _
4. According to the passage, some scientists believe Jupiter and Earth are similar in that they both have _
A solid surfaces B similar masses C similar atmospheres D metallic cores
Trang 25. The clouds surrounding Jupiter are mostly composed of _.
6. It can be inferred from the passage that the appearance of alternating bands circling Jupiter is caused
by _
A the Great Red Spot
B heat from the Sun
C the planet’s fast rotation
D Storms from the planet’s Southern Hemisphere
7 The author uses the word puzzling in paragraph 2 to suggest that the Great Red Spot is _.
A the only spot of its kind
B not well understood
C among the largest of such spots
D a problem for the planet’s continued existence
8. Paragraph 3 supports which of the following conclusions?
A Jupiter gives off twice as much heat as the Sun.
B Jupiter has a weaker gravitational force than the other planets.
C Scientists believe that Jupiter was once a star.
D Scientists might learn about the beginning of the Solar System by Studying Jupiter.
9 Why does the author mention primeval heat in paragraph 3?
A To provide evidence that Jupiter is older than the Sun
B To provide evidence that Jupiter is older than the other planets
C To suggest a possible explanation for the number of satellites that Jupiter has
D To suggest a possible source of the quantity of heat that Jupiter gives off
10. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A If Jupiter had fewer satellites, it would be easier for scientists to study the planet itself.
B If Jupiter had had more mass, it would have developed internal nuclear reactions.
C If Jupiter had been smaller, it would have become a terrestrial planet.
D if Jupiter were larger, it would give off much less heat.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Trang 3Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
16. By tomorrow, the car _ by me
A will have been bought B will be bought C was being bought D was bought
17. “ _” is used to express disagreement
A I couldn’t disagree with you any more B That’s not a good idea
C That’s the way I see it D That’s what I’m not thinking of.
18. The meeting has been put _ to Friday as so many people have got the flu
19. The activities of the international marketing researcher are frequently much broader than _
A the domestic marketer has B the domestic marketer does
C those of the domestic marketer D that which has the domestic marketer
20. I am wrong, _?
21. - A: “John got married again.” - B: “Really? Who _?”
22. The child was told to _ for being rude to his uncle
23. Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam” - Nam: “ _”
24. - A: “Are you interested in scuba diving?” - B: “A lot Undersea life is _.”
25. " _ anyone ring while I’m away, please take a message."
26. She had to pass all her exams, or _ she would not have a holiday
27. The meeting has been brought _ to Monday due to the seriousness of the situation
28. If you want your son to do better on his exams, I suggest he _ harder
29. My uncle was _ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steadyrecovery
30. The chief foods eaten in any country depend largely on _ best in its climate and soil
31. She made a list of what to do forget anything
Trang 432. A: “Can I smoke in here?” - B: “I’d rather you _.”
33. The grape is the _, juicy fruit of a woody vine
A skin which is smooth B skinned is smooth C smooth-skinned D smooth skin
34. The _ collar workers received a rise, but the workers on the shop-door were told they had to wait
35. _ wooden buildings helps to protect them from damage due to weather
36. She kept him _ because he had a high temperature
37. Using many symbols makes _ to put a large amount of information on a single map
38. Having been served lunch, _
A the problem was discussed by the members of the committee
B it was discussed by the committee members the problem
C the committee members discussed the problem
D a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee
39. Not until the dedication of Yellowstone Park in the late nineteenth century _ a national park
A the United States had B did the United States have
C when the United States had D the United States having
40. _ mammals have hair at some time in their lives, though in certain whales it is present onlybefore birth
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.
41 Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction
42 The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
A astonished B frightened C jolted D saddened
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.
43 You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.
C with a negative attitude D exactly as you can
44 It takes me 15 minutes to get ready.
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.
45. It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning
Trang 549. Due to the fact that the demand for tea was very high in the 19th century, its price was astronomical.
A It was not until the 19th century that the demand for tea started to increase.
B It was its astronomical price which decreased the demand for tea in the 19th century.
C In the 19th century the price for tea didn't increase despite the demand.
D The demand for tea was so high in the 19th century that its price was enormous.
50. French is the only language other than English spoken on five continents
A French and English are spoken widely in official and commercial circles.
B Unlike French, English is spoken on five continents.
C French and English are the only languages that are spoken on five continents.
D Before English, French was the only language spoken on five continents.
51. Adults laugh less than children, probably because they play less
A unlike adults children laugh more while playing games.
B Since adults have less time playing games; they don't laugh as much as children.
C The reason why adults laugh less than children might be that they play less.
D No matter how much adults play, they can't laugh more than children.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines the pair
of sentences given in each of the following questions.
52. The fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames The building burned down completely
A The building burned down completely though the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the
flames
B Had it not been for the fire-fighters’ every effort, the building would have burned down
completely
C Making every effort to put off the flames, the fire-fighters completely burned down the building
D Since the fire-fighters made every effort to put off the flames, the building burned down
completely
53. Marry loved her stuffed animal when she was young She couldn’t sleep without it
A When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
B As Marry couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it
C When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it
D When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it
54. She phoned him early in the morning She didn’t want him to forget to bring along the document
Trang 6A She phoned him early in the morning when she didn’t want him to bring along the document
B She phoned him early in the morning so that she wanted him to bring along the document
C She phoned him early in the morning lest he would forget to bring along the document
D She phoned him early in the morning though she didn’t want him to forget to bring along
the document
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Environmental Concerns Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life (55) _ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on As the western world (56) _ on consuming two-
thirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population do so just to stay alive we are rapidly
destroying the (57) _ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper Everywhere fertile soil is (58) _ built on or washed into the sea Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (59) _ We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences As a (60) _ the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (61) _ increasingly heavy demands on it The Earth's (62) _ resources are there for us to use We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (63) _ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active If we are sensible in how we use the resources, they will (64) _ indefinitely But if we use them wastefully and
excessively, they will soon run out and everyone will suffer
PART 2: WRITING TASK (2.0p)
You should spend about 30 minutes writing a paragraph
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
'Parents are the best teachers.'
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
Write at least 250
words. - THE END
-KEYS
Trang 8QUANG TRI DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION & TRAINING
DONG HA HIGH SCHOOL
Academic Year: 2014-2015
THE STATE’S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
EXAMINATION MOCK TEST No.2
Allotted time: 90 minutes
Candidate Full Name: ……… - Candidate No ………
PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE (0.125 x 64 = 8.0p)
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
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions
4 A Corporation B Unexpected C Centenarian D Authority
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6 By the time I _ to bed last night, I _ my homework
A went – have already finished B had gone – already finished
C went – had already finished D was going – were already finishing
7 In an _ to diffuse the tension, I suggest that we break off for lunch
8 Electric lights are _, clean, and give more light than gas
9 The survey was to find out the young people’s attitudes _ love
10 Peter: “I thought your game was much better last night.” – Dave: “You’vegot to be kidding! _!
A I myself like it very much B I thought it was terrible
C I’m sure you enjoy it D I suppose it was not bad
11 _ her hard work, she could not have passed the exam
12 _ handball is fast becoming _ popular sport worldwide
13 It is our responsibility to contribute to _ our own lives
14 He was not prepared for the test; _, he managed to pass it
Trang 9A however B therefore C so D but
15 Early morning parties were held across the city to mark the _ event
16 She suggested that we _ at the restaurant in the Hilton Garden Inn for achange of venue
17 Michael could hardly wait to _ his new bike
18 There _ two stone lions at the gate of that old house Isn’t that right?
19 My father and his teacher talked a lot about the things and persons _they could remember
20 I am 17 years old now I wish my parents wouldn't treat me as if I _ achild
21 Mr Li made up his mind to devote all he could _ his oral Englishbefore going abroad
22 Mai: “Our living standards have been improved greatly” – Susan: “ _.”
A Thank you for saying so B Sure I couldn’t agree more
C No, it’s nice to say so D Yes, it’s nice of you to say so
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
A of the happiest children in the class B of the happiest child in the class
C child who was happiest of all the class D happy children of his class
A Vietnam's Independent Day B The day of the Vietnamese independence
C Vietnam's Independence Day D Vietnamese's Independence Day
25 George knew _ improve his test scores, but he did not have enoughtime to study
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
26 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even
exported the surplus
A large quantity B excess C small quantity D sufficiency
27 She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless
and orphans
Trang 10A married B divorced C separated D single
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
28 I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.
29 You will need a sound understanding of basic teaching skills if you want to
enter the classroom with great confidence
A sufficient B defective C inadequate D thorough.
30 We spent the entire day looking for a new apartment.
A the long day B all day long C all long day D day after day
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
31 If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airport
MUSIC – A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
Music is universal - it is produced by all cultures Some scientists believe that music came beforespeech and (35) _ as a development of mating calls In fact, there is one theory that the (36) _languages were chanted or sung rather than spoken Indeed, in some cultures, music is a form of (37) _ history The Aboriginal Australians, for example, use music as a means to pass on stories of theland and spirits to the next (38) _
New evidence suggests that music does not just (39) _ the feel-good factor but it is also good forthe brain A study of intellectually disabled children showed that they could recall more (40) _ after itwas given to them in a song than after it was read to them as a story
Researchers also report that people score better on a standard intelligence (41) _ after listening toMozart The so–called 'Mozart effect', has also been (42) _ by findings that rats brought up on Mozartrun faster through a complex network of paths or passages, (43) _ as a maze Overall, it seems that inmost instances people who suffer from any form of mental (44) _ benefit from listening to music
Trang 1140 A information B knowledge C memory D facts
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.
Cities develop as a result of functions that they can perform Some functions result directly from the
ingenuity of the citizenry, but most functions result from the needs of the local area and of the
surrounding hinterland (the region that supplies goods to the city and to which the city furnishes servicesand other goods) Geographers often make a distinction between the situation and the site of a city.Situation refers to the general position in relation to the surrounding region, whereas site involves physicalcharacteristics of the specific location Situation is normally much more important to the continuingprosperity of a city If a city is well situated in regard to its hinterland, its development is much morelikely to continue Chicago, for example, possesses an almost unparalleled situation: it is located at thesouthern end of a huge lake that forces east-west transportation lines to be compressed into its vicinity,and at a meeting of significant land and water transport routes It also overlooks what is one of the world’sfinest large farming regions These factors ensured that Chicago would become a great city regardless of
the disadvantageous characteristics of the available site, such as being prone to flooding during
thunderstorm activity
Similarly, it can be argued that much of New York City’s importance stems from its early andcontinuing advantage of situation Philadelphia and Boston both originated at about the same time as NewYork and shared New York’s location at the western end of one of the world’s most important oceanic
trade routes, but only New York possesses an easy-access functional connection (the Hudson-Mohawk
Lowland) to the vast Midwestern Hinterland This account does not alone explain New York’s primacy,
but it does include several important factors Among the many aspects of situation that help to explain
why some cities grow and others do not, original location on a navigable waterway seems particularlyapplicable Of course, such characteristic as slope, drainage, power resources, river crossings, coastalshapes, and other physical characteristics help to determine city location, but such factors are normally
more significant in early stages of city development than later
A The development of trade routes through United States cities
B Contrasts in settlement patterns in United States
C Historical differences among three large United States cities
D The importance of geographical situation in the growth of United States cities
36 The word “ingenuity” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _.
A wealth B resourcefulness C traditions D organization
37 According to the passage, a city’s situation is more important than its site inregard to the city’s
A long-term growth and prosperity B ability to protect its citizenry
C possession of favorable weather conditions D need to import food supplies
38 The author mentions each of the following as an advantage of Chicago’s
location EXCEPT its
C flat terrain D position in regard to transport routes
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40 The primary purpose of paragraph 1 is to _
A summarize past research and introduce a new study
B describe a historical period
C emphasize the advantages of one theory over another
D define a term and illustrate it with an example
41 According to the passage, Philadelphia and Boston are similar to New YorkCity in _
42 The word “functional” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _.
43 The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _
44 The word “significant” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _.
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.
We believe the Earth is about 4.6 billion years old At present we are forced to look to other bodies inthe solar system for hints as to what the early history of the Earth was like
Studies of our moon, Mercury, Mars, and the large satellites of Jupiter and Saturn have providedample evidence that all these large celestial bodies were bombarded by smaller objects in a wide variety of
sizes shortly after the larger bodies had formed This same bombardment must have affected Earth as
well The lunar record indicates that the rate of impacts decreased to its present low level about 4 billion
years ago On Earth, subsequent erosion and crustal motions have obliterated the craters that must have
formed during this epoch
Scientists estimate the Earth's age by measuring the ratios of various radioactive elements in rocks.The oldest Earth rocks tested thus far are about 3 1/3 billion years old But no one knows whether theseare the oldest rocks on Earth Tests on rocks from the moon and on meteorites show that these are about4.6 billion years old Scientists believe that this is the true age of the solar system and probably the trueage of the Earth
45 In paragraph 2, the word "obliterated" means _.
46 According to this passage, how do scientists estimate the age of the Earth?
A By measuring the ratios of radioactive elements in rocks
B By examining fossils
C By studying sunspots
D By examining volcanic activity
47 Scientists estimate the age of the Earth as _
A 3 1/3 billion years old B 4 billion years old C 4.6 billion years old D 6 billion years old
Trang 1348 Which of the following processes led to the obliteration of the cratersformed by the bombardment of the Earth by celestial bodies?
A Volcanic activity B Solar radiation C Gravity D Crustal motions
49 According to the passage, why are scientists forced to look at other bodies inthe solar system to determine the early history of the Earth?
A Human alteration of the Earth B Erosion and crustal motions
50 What is the BEST title for this passage?
A "Determining the Age of the Earth" B "Determining the Age of the Solar System"
C "Erosion and Crustal Motion of Earth" D "Radioactive Elements in Rocks"
51 Which of the following bodies was NOT studied to give evidence that the
Earth was bombarded in its early history?
52 Bombardment of the Earth at one time by various sized bodies is _
A inferred from what happened on other planetary bodies
B documented fact
C proven by the lunar record
D indicated by erosion
53 The level of impacts of the bombardments of Earth has _
A decreased to below normal B increased to a current high
C increased after a periodic low D decreased to a current low
54 In paragraph 2, the word "bombardment" means _.
PART 2: WRITING TASK (2.0p)
Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (0.5p)
1 The death of over fifty people was caused by the storm
The storm resulted
2 It wasn’t nice of you not to invite me to your party
I might
3 Gmail accounts are generally better than other email services
Other email services are generally
4 I had no sooner closed the door than somebody knocked
Hardly
5 People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D
Paper
Part II You should spend about 30 minutes on this task (1.5p)
Write about the following topic:
Some universities require students to take the entrance examination with the English subject Other universities do not Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
DONG HA HIGH SCHOOL
Academic Year: 2014-2015
THE STATE’S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
EXAMINATION MOCK TEST No.2
Allotted time: 90 minutes
KEY ANSWER
PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE (0.125 x 64 = 8.0p)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs fromthe other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three inthe position of the primary stress in each of the following questions
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (6-24)
6 C By the time I went to bed last night, I had already finished my homework.
7 A In an attempt to diffuse the tension, I suggest that we break off for lunch.
8 B Electric lights are economical, clean, and give more light than gas.
9 A The survey was to find out the young people’s attitudes towards love.
10 B Peter: “I thought your game was much better last night.” – Dave:
“You’ve got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible!”
11 D Had it not been for her hard work, she could not have passed the exam.
12 C handball is fast becoming a popular sport worldwide.
13 C It is our responsibility to contribute to bettering our own lives.
14 A He was not prepared for the test; however, he managed to pass it.
15 D Early morning parties were held across the city to mark the historic
event
16 B She suggested that we meet at the restaurant in the Hilton Garden Inn for
a change of venue
17 C Michael could hardly wait to try out his new bike.
18 A There two stone lions at the gate of that old house Isn’t that right?
19 D My father and his teacher talked a lot about the things and persons that
they could remember
20 B I am 17 years old now I wish my parents wouldn't treat me as if I were a
child
21 D Mr Li made up his mind to devote all he could to improving his oral
English before going abroad
Trang 1622 B Mai: “Our living standards have been improved greatly” – Susan: “Sure.
I couldn’t agree more ”
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
23 A Tommy was one of the happiest children in the class
24 C Vietnam's Independence Day falls on the 2nd of September
25 B George knew how he could improve his test scores, but he did not have
enough time to study
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
26 C Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance (>< small quantity) on the
island The islanders even exported the surplus
27 A She decided to remain celibate (>< married) and devote her life to
helping the homeless and orphans
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions
28 D I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry (=
successful)
29 D You will need a sound (= thorough) understanding of basic teaching
skills if you want to enter the classroom with great confidence
30 B We spent the entire day (= all day long) looking for a new apartment 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
31 A If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airport ( had known)
32 C I enjoyed talking to the people with that I met at the party last night ( whom)
33 A Despite of the fact that I washed my hands, they still look dirty ( Despite/ In spite of)
34 B In my opinion, he maybe elected because he is honest, knowledgeable and competent ( may be)
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 (35-44)
MUSIC – A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE
Music is universal - it is produced by all cultures Some scientists believe that music came before
speech and (35 C) arose as a development of mating calls In fact, there is one theory that the (36 D) earliest languages were chanted or sung rather than spoken Indeed, in some cultures, music is a form of (37 C) recording history The Aboriginal Australians, for example, use music as a means to pass on stories of the land and spirits to the next (38 D) generation
New evidence suggests that music does not just (39 B) satisfy the feel-good factor but it is also good for the brain A study of intellectually disabled children showed that they could recall more (40 A) information after it was given to them in a song than after it was read to them as a story
Researchers also report that people score better on a standard intelligence (41 D) test after listening to Mozart The so–called 'Mozart effect', has also been (42 A) supported by findings that rats brought up on Mozart run faster through a complex network of paths or passages, (43 D) known as a maze Overall, it
Trang 17seems that in most instances people who suffer from any form of mental (44 C) illness benefit from
listening to music
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.
Cities develop as a result of functions that they can perform Some functions result directly from the
ingenuity of the citizenry, but most functions result from the needs of the local area and of the
surrounding hinterland (the region that supplies goods to the city and to which the city furnishes servicesand other goods) Geographers often make a distinction between the situation and the site of a city.Situation refers to the general position in relation to the surrounding region, whereas site involves physicalcharacteristics of the specific location Situation is normally much more important to the continuingprosperity of a city if a city is well situated in regard to its hinterland, its development is much morelikely to continue Chicago, for example, possesses an almost unparalleled situation: it is located at thesouthern end of a huge lake that forces east-west transportation lines to be compressed into its vicinity,and at a meeting of significant land and water transport routes It also overlooks what is one of the world’sfinest large farming regions These factors ensured that Chicago would become a great city regardless of
the disadvantageous characteristics of the available site, such as being prone to flooding during
thunderstorm activity
Similarly, it can be argued that much of New York City’s importance stems from its early andcontinuing advantage of situation Philadelphia and Boston both originated at about the same time as NewYork and shared New York’s location at the western end of one of the world’s most important oceanic
trade routes, but only New York possesses an easy-access functional connection (the Hudson-Mohawk
Lowland) to the vast Midwestern Hinterland This account does not alone explain New York’s primacy,
but it does include several important factors Among the many aspects of situation that help to explain
why some cities grow and others do not, original location on a navigable waterway seems particularlyapplicable Of course, such characteristic as slope, drainage, power resources, river crossings, coastalshapes, and other physical characteristics help to determine city location, but such factors are normally
more significant in early stages of city development than later
45 D What does the passage mainly discuss? The importance of geographical situation in the growth of United States cities
46 B The word “ingenuity” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
resourcefulness.
47 A According to the passage, a city’s situation is more important than its site
in regard to the city’s long-term growth and prosperity
48 C The author mentions each of the following as an advantage of Chicago’s location EXCEPT its flat terrain
49 C The word “characteristics” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
52 A The word “functional” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to usable.
53 A The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to account
54 B The word “significant” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
meaningful.
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.
Trang 18We believe the Earth is about 4.6 billion years old At present we are forced to look to other bodies inthe solar system for hints as to what the early history of the Earth was like
Studies of our moon, Mercury, Mars, and the large satellites of Jupiter and Saturn have providedample evidence that all these large celestial bodies were bombarded by smaller objects in a wide variety of
sizes shortly after the larger bodies had formed This same bombardment must have affected Earth as
well The lunar record indicates that the rate of impacts decreased to its present low level about 4 billion
years ago On Earth, subsequent erosion and crustal motions have obliterated the craters that must have
formed during this epoch
Scientists estimate the Earth's age by measuring the ratios of various radioactive elements in rocks.The oldest Earth rocks tested thus far are about 3 1/3 billion years old But no one knows whether theseare the oldest rocks on Earth Tests on rocks from the moon and on meteorites show that these are about4.6 billion years old Scientists believe that this is the true age of the solar system and probably the trueage of the Earth
55 B In paragraph 2, the word "obliterated" means destroyed.
56 A According to this passage, how do scientists estimate the age of the Earth? By measuring the ratios of radioactive elements in rocks.
57 C Scientists estimate the age of the Earth as 4.6 billion years old.
58 D Which of the following processes led to the obliteration of the craters formed by the bombardment of the Earth by celestial bodies? Crustal motions.
59 B According to the passage, why are scientists forced to look at other bodies in the solar system to determine the early history of the Earth? Erosion and crustal motions.
60 A What is the BEST title for this passage? "Determining the Age of the Earth"
61 C Which of the following bodies was NOT studied to give evidence that the Earth was bombarded in its early history? Jupiter.
62 A Bombardment of the Earth at one time by various sized bodies is inferred from what happened on other planetary bodies.
63 D The level of impacts of the bombardments of Earth has decreased to a current low.
64 B In paragraph 2, the word "bombardment" means an assault.
PART 2: WRITING TASK (2.0p)
Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it (0.5p)
1 The death of over fifty people was caused by the storm
The storm resulted in the death of over fifty people,
2 It wasn’t nice of you not to invite me to your party
I might have been invited to your party
3 Gmail accounts are generally better than other email services
Other email services are generally not as good as Gmail accounts.
4 I had no sooner closed the door than somebody knocked
Hardly had I closed the door when somebody knocked.
5 People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D
Paper is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D
Trang 19Part II You should spend about 30 minutes on this task (1.5p)
Write about the following topic:
Some universities require students to take the entrance examination with the English subject Other universities do not Which is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Write at least 140 words
4 Nội dung đủ thuyết phục, độ dài +/- 5% (140 word: 12 words/ line = 11 13
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TRƯỜNG THPT TRẦN THỊ TÂM ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Đề thi gồm có 06 trang
Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh:
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently.
Choose the word phrase that best completes each sentence
Question 6: _ that she burst into tears.
A So angry was she B Such her anger C She was so anger D Her anger was so
Question 7: At first sight I met her I was impressed with her _
A big beautiful round black eyes B beautiful black big round eyes
C beautiful big round black eyes D beautiful round big black eyes
Question 8: She had to hand in her notice advance when she decided to leave the job
Question 9:He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder He _ himself.
A could have hurt B must have hurt C should have hurt D will have hurt
Question 10: 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 Question 11: Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then Prince Rainier of
Monaco
A to be the wife of B she was the wife of C the wife of D as the wife of
Question 12: for breakfast is bread and eggs
A That I only like B Which better I like C What I like most D The food what I like
Question 13: : but he also proved himself a good athlete
A Not only he showed himself a good student B He did not show himself only a good student
C Not only did he show himself a good student D A good student not only showed him
Question 14: , he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
Question 15: - "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" - " "
A Certainly Do you like it, too? B I like you to say that
C Yes, of course It's expensive D Thanks My mother bought it for me
Question 16: : I like reading books this is a good way to get information.
Question 17: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “ ”
Trang 21A Of course not You bet! B Well, that’s very surprising
C There’s no doubt about it D Yes, it’s an absurd idea
Question 18: _ Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories.
A On the contrary B On my part C On the whole D On the other hand
Question 19: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have by 2015
Question 20: The beautiful girl died of an morphine.
A overweight B overhear C overdo D overdose
Question 21: The old houses were down to make way for a block of flats.
Question 22: Will you just tidy your room, and stop excuses!”
Question 23: James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so .
A sensible B insensible C sensitive D senseless
Question 24: Only 40 % of 5-year-olds have _ to pre-school children.
A access B approach C denial D recognition
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions
Question 25: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
Question 26: She was brought up in a well-off family She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
Question 27:The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A absolutely B Relavently C Almost D comparatively Question 28: Sharks are single – minded , and will usually ignore rescuers.
A concentrate on only one purpose/aim … B are selfish C are cruel D attack suddenly
Question 29: When Americans are invited to formal or informal get – togethers they usually try to make
others feel comfortable and relaxed
A meetings B conferences C conversations D social reunions
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Question 30: Mrs Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the
Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks.
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (35) _ asmuch on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say Facial (36) _ _ and tone of voice
Trang 22are obvious ways of showing our (37) _ _ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously expressviews that we are trying to hide The art of being ( 38) _ lies in picking up these signals, realizing whatthe other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way For example, wemay understand that they are in fact (39) to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them Bodymovements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way
a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down However it is not difficult to present the right kind
of appearance while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (40) stability This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to completepsychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (41) results Formany people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (42) _ into their privatelives
After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his
or her family doctor to provide (43) _ _ medical information Quite apart from this problem, can such testspredict whether a person is likely to be a (44) employee or a values colleague?
Question 40: A psychological B relevant C physical D similar
Question 42: A infringement B invasion C interference D intrusion
Question 43: A reticent B classified C confidential D secretive
Question 44: A conscientious B particular C laborious D thorough
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
Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the natural environment surrounding their homes This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years It was, indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary (sơ đẳng)
farming and the domestication of wild animals were introduced about 10,000 years ago Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal
(giới hạn) environments, such as deserts and arctic (thuộc bắc cực) wastelands In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons
have restricted the availability of plant life Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along
the coasts and waterways The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants In short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the development of subsistence societies Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors We know from the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based
on hunting and gathering must be very mobile While the entire community camps in a central location, a smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp When the food in the area has become exhausted, the community moves on
to exploit another site We also notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division
of labor between the sexes These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practised by mankind during the Paleolithic Period (đồ đá cũ)
Question 45: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means
A adapting animals to suit a new working environment
B hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home
C teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home
D making wild animals used to living with and working for humans
Question 46: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on
A hunter-gatherers’ tools B nature’s provision C farming methods D agricultural products
Question 47: The word “marginal” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ”
Trang 23Question 48: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers
A can free themselves from hunting B have better food gathering from nature
C live along the coasts and waterways for fishing D harvest shorter seasonal crops
Question 49: According to the passage, studies of contemporary subsistence societies can provide a
A further understanding of prehistoric times B broader vision of prehistoric natural environments
C further understanding of modern subsistence societies D deeper insight into the dry-land farming
Question 50: The word “conditions” in the second paragraph refers to
A the places where plenty of animals and fish can be found
B the situations in which hunter-gatherers can grow some crops
C the environments where it is not favorable for vegetation to grow
D the situations in which hunter-gatherers hardly find anything to eat
Question 51: A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that
A they live in the forests for all their life B they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet
C they don’t have a strong sense of community D they often change their living places
Question 52: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned?
A Harvesting from the natural environment had existed long before farming was taken up
B The environmental differences produce no effect on subsistence societies
C The number of hunter-gatherers decreases where farming is convenient
D Hunting or fishing develops where there are no or short growing seasons
Question 53: According to the author, most contemporary and prehistoric hunter-gatherers share
A some methods of production B some patterns of behavior
C some restricted daily rules D only the way of duty division
Question 54: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage?
A Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies B Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods
C A Brief History of Subsistence Farming D Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move
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.
Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects, an estimated 90 percent of the world's
species have scientific names As a consequence, they are, perhaps, the best group of insects for examining
patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution Butterflies also have a favorable image with thegeneral public Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science andconservation issues such as diversity
Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is
the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions.
For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when hementioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the
British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321 This early comparison of
tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed
A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate andtropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animaland plant groups However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropicalregions, rather than between them, is poorly understood Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among
the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication" citations, even for
vertebrates In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still
in the documentation phase
In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are
made Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples
because they are the most familiar species It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by
imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized
Question 55: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?
A Their physical characteristics B Their adaptation to different habitats
Question 56: The word "consequence" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".
Trang 24A requirement B analysis C result D explanation
Question 57: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they _.
A are found mainly in temperate climates B have been given scientific names
C are simple in structure D are viewed positively by people
Question 58: The word "striking" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".
Question 59: The word “exceed” in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".
Question 60: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT _.
A differences between temperate and tropical zones
B variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants
C patterns of distribution of species in each region
D migration among temperate and tropical zones
Question 61: The author mentions "tropical Asia" in the passage as an example of a location where
_
A a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established
B butterflies are affected by human populations
C butterfly behavior varies with climate
D documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species
Question 62: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?
A European butterfly habitats
B Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups
C Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region
D Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions
Question 63: The idea "little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution" is that _.
A there are many other things that we don't know about butterfly evenness distribution
B we don't know anything about butterfly evenness distribution
C we know much about butterfly evenness distribution
D we know about butterfly evenness distribution to some extent
Question 64: The word "generated" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".
67.“You didn’t pay attention to what I said,” the teacher said to him
The teacher accused ………
68 It was such a boring film that we left before the end.
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SỞ GD-ĐT QUẢNG TRỊ
TRƯỜNG THPT TRẦN THỊ TÂM
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)
Đề thi gồm có 06 trang
Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh:
Choose the word phrase that best completes each sentence
Question 1: , he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
Question 2: James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so .
A sensible B insensible C sensitive D senseless
Question 3: _ that she burst into tears.
A So angry was she B Such her anger C She was so anger D Her anger was so
Question 4: At first sight I met her I was impressed with her _
A big beautiful round black eyes B beautiful black big round eyes
C beautiful big round black eyes D beautiful round big black eyes
Question 5: Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then Prince Rainier of
Monaco
A to be the wife of B she was the wife of C the wife of D as the wife of
Question 6: - "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" - " "
A Certainly Do you like it, too? B I like you to say that
C Yes, of course It's expensive D Thanks My mother bought it for me
Question 7: I like reading books this is a good way to get information.
Question 8: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “ ”
A Of course not You bet! B Well, that’s very surprising
C There’s no doubt about it D Yes, it’s an absurd idea
Question 9:He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder He _ himself.
A could have hurt B must have hurt C should have hurt D will have hurt
Question 10: 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 Question 11: The old houses were down to make way for a block of flats.
Question 12: Will you just tidy your room, and stop excuses!”
Question 13 : _ Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories.
A On the contrary B On my part C On the whole D On the other hand
Question 14 The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have by 2015
Question 15: She had to hand in her notice advance when she decided to leave the job
Question 16: for breakfast is bread and eggs
Trang 27A That I only like B Which better I like C What I like most D The food what I like
Question 17: : but he also proved himself a good athlete
A Not only he showed himself a good student B He did not show himself only a good student
C Not only did he show himself a good student D A good student not only showed him
Question 18: The beautiful girl died of an morphine.
A overweight B overhear C overdo D overdose
Question 19: You should make a(n) to overcome this problem
Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions
Question 20: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
Question 21: She was brought up in a well-off family She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
Question 22:The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.
A absolutely B Relavently C Almost D comparatively Question 23: Sharks are single – minded , and will usually ignore rescuers.
A concentrate on only one purpose/aim … B are selfish C are cruel D attack suddenly
Question 24: When Americans are invited to formal or informal get – togethers they usually try to make
others feel comfortable and relaxed
A meetings B conferences C conversations D social reunions
Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
Question 30: Mrs Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities A B C D
Question 31: The media have produced live covering of Michael Jackson’s fans around the world mourning for him A
Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks.
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (35) _ asmuch on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say Facial (36) _ _ and tone of voice
Trang 28are obvious ways of showing our (37) _ _ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously expressviews that we are trying to hide The art of being ( 38) _ lies in picking up these signals, realizing whatthe other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way For example, wemay understand that they are in fact (39) to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them Bodymovements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way
a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down However it is not difficult to present the right kind
of appearance while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (40) stability This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to completepsychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (41) results Formany people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (42) _ into their privatelives
After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his
or her family doctor to provide (43) _ _ medical information Quite apart from this problem, can such testspredict whether a person is likely to be a (44) employee or a values colleague?
Question 42: A infringement B invasion C interference D intrusion
Question 43: A reticent B classified C confidential D secretive
Question 44: A conscientious B particular C laborious D thorough
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.
Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects, an estimated 90 percent of the world's
species have scientific names As a consequence, they are, perhaps, the best group of insects for examining
patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution Butterflies also have a favorable image with thegeneral public Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science andconservation issues such as diversity
Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is
the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions.
For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when hementioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the
British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321 This early comparison of
tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed
A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate andtropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animaland plant groups However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropicalregions, rather than between them, is poorly understood Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among
the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication" citations, even for
vertebrates In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still
in the documentation phase
In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are
made Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples
because they are the most familiar species It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by
imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized
Trang 29Question 45: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?
A Their physical characteristics B Their adaptation to different habitats
Question 46: The word "consequence" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".
Question 47: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they _.
A are found mainly in temperate climates B have been given scientific names
C are simple in structure D are viewed positively by people
Question 48: The word "striking" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".
Question 49: The word “exceed” in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".
Question 50: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT _.
A differences between temperate and tropical zones
B variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants
C patterns of distribution of species in each region
D migration among temperate and tropical zones
Question 51: The author mentions "tropical Asia" in the passage as an example of a location where
_
A a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established
B butterflies are affected by human populations
C butterfly behavior varies with climate
D documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species
Question 52: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?
A European butterfly habitats
B Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups
C Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region
D Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions
Question 53: The idea "little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution" is that _.
A there are many other things that we don't know about butterfly evenness distribution
B we don't know anything about butterfly evenness distribution
C we know much about butterfly evenness distribution
D we know about butterfly evenness distribution to some extent
Question 54: The word "generated" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _".
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
Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the natural environment surrounding their homes This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years It was, indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary (sơ đẳng)
farming and the domestication of wild animals were introduced about 10,000 years ago Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal
(giới hạn) environments, such as deserts and arctic (thuộc bắc cực) wastelands In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons
have restricted the availability of plant life Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along
the coasts and waterways The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants In short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the development of subsistence societies Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors We know from the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based
on hunting and gathering must be very mobile While the entire community camps in a central location, a smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp When the food in the area has become exhausted, the community moves on
Trang 30to exploit another site We also notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division
of labor between the sexes These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practised by mankind during the Paleolithic Period (đồ đá cũ)
Question 55: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means
A adapting animals to suit a new working environment
B hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home
C teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home
D making wild animals used to living with and working for humans
Question 56: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on
A hunter-gatherers’ tools B nature’s provision C farming methods D agricultural products
Question 57: The word “marginal” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ”
Question 58: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers
A can free themselves from hunting B have better food gathering from nature
C live along the coasts and waterways for fishing D harvest shorter seasonal crops
Question 59: According to the passage, studies of contemporary subsistence societies can provide a
A further understanding of prehistoric times B broader vision of prehistoric natural environments
C further understanding of modern subsistence societies D deeper insight into the dry-land farming
Question 60: The word “conditions” in the second paragraph refers to
A the places where plenty of animals and fish can be found
B the situations in which hunter-gatherers can grow some crops
C the environments where it is not favorable for vegetation to grow
D the situations in which hunter-gatherers hardly find anything to eat
Question 61: A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that
A they live in the forests for all their life B they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet
C they don’t have a strong sense of community D they often change their living places
Question 62: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned?
A Harvesting from the natural environment had existed long before farming was taken up
B The environmental differences produce no effect on subsistence societies
C The number of hunter-gatherers decreases where farming is convenient
D Hunting or fishing develops where there are no or short growing seasons
Question 63: According to the author, most contemporary and prehistoric hunter-gatherers share
A some methods of production B some patterns of behavior
C some restricted daily rules D only the way of duty division
Question 64: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage?
A Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies B Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods
C A Brief History of Subsistence Farming D Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move
The teacher accused ……….………
68 It was such a boring film that we left before the end
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PART I: 0.5 ĐIỂM (MỖI CÂU 0.1 ĐIỂM)
65.But for the weather, it wouldn’t have been a superb weekend
66.I have never known such a warm-hearted person./ I have never known a more warm-heated personthan this one
67 The teacher accused him of not paying attention to what he had said
68 The film was so boring that we left before the end
69 No matter how hard he tried, he wasn’t successful
PART II: 1.5 ĐIỂM
o Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc
o Bố cục hợp lí rõ ràng phù hợp yêu cầu của đề bài
o Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận
o Phát triển ý có trình tự logic
o Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến của mình
o Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp nội dung
o Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/ thể loại
o Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển
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NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015 Môn: Tiếng Anh - Thời gian: 90 phút
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) or phrase SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of thefollowing questions
Question 1: Marsha found it difficult to cope with the loss of her job
A anticipate B deal with C think about D confirm
Question 2: After the alien spacecraft had hovered the park for a shortwhile, it vanished
A landed B disappeared C attacked D rose
Question 3: Efficient air service has been made available through modern technology
A affluent B inexpensive C modern D effective
Question 4: The professortried to stimulate interest in archaeologyby takinghis students on expeditions
A simulate B encourage C fake D diminish
Question 5: The question was discarded because it was ambiguous
A incorrect B biased C vague D dull
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each ofthefollowing questions
A neglect B enact C argue D dispose
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other threein pronunciationin each ofthefollowing questions
Question 9:
A composed B noticed C appalled D ploughed
Question 10:
A compliment B gorilla C advocate D compulsory
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 11: - Shall I ring you at one o’clock?
- No, my lunch houris earlier tomorrow so _my lunch in the canteen then Ring me at about thirty
one-A I’m eating B I’ll be eating C I eat D Iwill have eaten
Question 12: We saw an ancient, , stone-built house risingout of the mist
A beautiful B huge C manor D grey
Question 13: Most ofthe houses in this country have
Trang 35A a garden B the garden C garden D the gardens
Question 14: My manager says we take more than ten minutes for our break and, if we
do, he’ll make us work extra hours
A don’t have to B don’t need to C mustn’t D won’t have to
Question 15: I ran allthe wayto the station but when I got there I realized that _ because all the trainswere delayed
A Ididn’t need to hurry B Ineedn’t have hurried C I didn’t have to hurry D Imight have hurried
Question 16: The building _ the earthquake butthen _by a fire
A was survived… destroyed B survived… was destroyed
C survived… destroyed D was survived…was destroyed
Question 17: A llthe way along the windingstreet
A he came B came he C did he come D comes he
Question 18: The mothersat by her _ child’s bedside allnight
A sleeping B sleep C asleep D overslept
Question 19: _ theyslept soundly
A Hot though was the night air B Hot as was the night air
C Hot although the night air was D Hot as the night air was
Question 20: Is there any chance _ the machineries repaired ?
A to have B of being C for having D of having
Question 21: Starvation and poverty are the result of global economic , notlack ofresources
A exploitation B exploitative C exploiter D exploits
Question 22: Scientists a carefully controlled experiment on the mysteryvirus
A carried over B measured out C carried out D put up
Question 23:- Laura: “Come on, let’s go or we’llbe late.” - Jane: “ _”
A Hangon, give me a moment B Oh, what a shame
C No way! You are pulling my leg D Let me sleep on it
Question 24: - John: “Thanks for inviting me to dinner.” -Jane: “ ”
A I’m allears B You’rewelcome Come in andmake yourself at home
C I’m having second thoughts D Ok Thanks all the same
Question 25: As it’s not out on DVD yet, we might get it on the video, Isuppose
A also B as well C too D and
Question 26: _ for you, I’d never have had the courage to enter the talentshow
A Except B But C Had it not D Apart
Question 27: The sky suddenlywent dark as a huge _ of birds passed overhead
A herd B flock C pack D tribe
Question 28: The fire spread the building veryquickl y but everyone _ escape
A could B were able to C was able to D couldn’t
Question 29: _ he began to make friends more easily
A Havingentered schoolin the new cit y,itwas found that
Trang 36B.After entering the newschool,
C When he had been enteringthe new school,
D Upon entering into the new school,
Mark the letter A,B,C, or Donyour answer sheet to indicate the underlined partthat needs correction
in each of the following questions:
Question 30: Hay fever symptoms, (A) ranged from mild (B) to severe, (C) differ in degree (D) according to the individual
Question 31:Geochemistryincludes (A) the study of the movement (B) of elements from one place to another (C) as a result of (D) processes chemical
Question 32: The (A) growth rate of the Pacific Rim countries is five (B) times fast as (C) comparable areas (D) during theIndustrial Revolution
Question 33: While verbalization (A) is the most common form of language in (B) existence, humans make use of many (C) others systems and techniques (D) to express their thoughts and feelings Question 34: Humming birds are (A) the onl y birds capable (B) to fly backward (C) as well as (D) forward, up, and down
Read the following passage and markthe letter A, B, C,or D on your answer sheet toindicate the correctanswer to each of the questions from 35 to 44
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Martin Luther King, Jr., is well known for his workin civil rights and for his many famousspeeches, among them is his moving "I Have A Dream" speech But fewer people know muchabout King's childhood M.L., as he was called, was born in 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the home
of his maternal grandfather M.L.'s grandfather, the Reverend A.D Williams, purchased their home
on Auburn Avenue in 1909, twenty years before M.L was born The Reverend Williams, an
eloquent speaker, played an important role in the communitysince so many people's lives centered
around the church He allowed his church and his home to be used as a meeting place for a number
of organizations dedicated to the education and social advancement of blacks M.L grew up in thisatmosphere, with his home being used as a community gathering place, and was no doubt
influenced by it.
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M.L.'s childhood was not especially eventful His father was a minister and his mother was a
musician He was the second of three children, and he attended all- blackschools in a blackneighborhood The neighborhood was not poor, however Auburn Avenue was the main arterythrough a prosperous neighborhood that had come to symbolize achievement for Atlanta's blackpeople It was an area of banks, insurance companies, builders, jewelers, tailors, doctors, lawyers,and other black-owned or black-operated businesses and services Even in the face of Atlanta's
segregation, the district thrived Dr Kingnever forgot the community spirit he had known as a child, nor did he forget the racial prejudice that was a seemingly insurmountable barrier that kept
black Atlantans from mingling with whites
Question 35: What is this passage mainl y about?
A the prejudice that existed in Atlanta B Martin Luther King's childhood
C M.L.'s grandfather D the neighborhood King grew up in
Question 36: The word "eloquent" means most nearly:
A Powerful B Active C Romantic D Fascinating
Question 37: Which line best describe King’s childhood neighbourhood?
A Line 5-6 B Line 8-9 C Line 10-11 D Line 11-15
Question 38: The word “eventful”is closest in meaningto which of the following?
Trang 37A Valued B Memorable C Admirable D Emotional
Question 39: The word “it”refers to which of the following?
A Achievement B Neighbourhood C Segregation D Services
Question 40: According to the author, blacks in King's neighborhood were involved in all thefollowingbusinesses and services EXCEPT
A Dentistry B Medicine C Law D Banking
Question 41: According to the author, King was influenced by _
A Communityspirit B Black lawyers C His mother D His speeches
Question 42: The word "thrived" refers to which of the following?
A achieved B surrendered C flourished D held
Question 43: As used in line 16, which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "seemingly"?
A apparently B inevitable C inexplicable D hastily
Question 44: According to the author, M.L.
A had a difficult childhood B was a good musician as a child
C loved to listen to his grandfather speak D grewup in a relativelyrich area of Atlanta
Read the following passage and markthe letter A, B, C,or D on your answer sheet toindicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 45 to 54
Many flowering plants woo insect pollinators and gently direct them to their most fertile blossoms bychanging the color of individual flowers from day to day Through color cues, the plant signals to the insect
that it would be better off visiting one flower on its bush than another.The particular hue tells the
pollinator that the flower is full of far more pollen than are neighboring blooms That nectar-rich floweralso happens to be fertile and ready to disperse its pollen or to receive pollen the insect has picked up fromanother flower Plants do not have to spend precious resources maintaining reservoirs of nectarin all theirflowers Thus, the color-coded communication system benefits both plants and insects
For example, on the lantana plant,a flower starts out on the firstday as yellow,when it is rich with pollenand nectar Influenced by an as-yet-unidentified environmental signal, the flower changes color by
triggering the production of the pigment anthromyacin It turns orange on the second day and red on the
third By the third day, it has no pollen to offer insects and is no longer fertile On any given lantana bush,only10 to 15 percent of the blossoms are likely to be yellow and fertile But in tests measuring theresponsiveness of butterflies, it was discovered that the insects visited the yellow flowers at least100 times
more than would be expected from haphazard visitation Experiments with paper flowers and painted
flowers demonstrated that the butterflies were responding to color cues rather than, say, the scent of thenectar
In other types of plants, blossoms change from white to red,others from yellow to red, and so on These
color changes have been observed in some 74 families of plants
Question 45: The first paragraph of the passage implies thatinsects benefitfrom the color-codedcommunication system because _
A the colors hide them from predators B other insectspecies can notunderstand the code
C.the brightcolors attract fertile females D they can gatherpollen efficiently
Question 46: The word “woo”is closest in meaningto _
A deceive B attract C frighten D trap
Question 47: The word “it” refers to _
A a blossom B an insect C a signal D a plant
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A smell B texture C color D shape
Question 49: Which of the following describes the sequence of color changes that lantana blossomundergo?
A Yellow to orange to red B Red to yellow to white
C.Red to purple D White to red
Question 50: The word “triggering”is closestin meaning to _
A maintaining B limiting C activating D renewing
Question 51: The passage implies thatinsects would be most attracted to lantana blossoms _
A on the first daythat theybloom B on the third day that theybloom
C.after theyproduce anthromyacin D.when they turn orange
Question 52: According to the passage, whatis the purpose of the experiments involving paper flowers and painted flowers?
A To prove that flowers do not always need pollen to reproduce
B To demonstrate how insects changecolor dependingon the type of flowers theyvisit
C To support the idea thatinsects respond to the changing color of flowers
D To strengthen the idea that butterflies are attracted bythe smell of flowers
Question 53: The word “haphazard” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A Dangerous B Random C Fortunate D Expected
Question 54: What is known from the passageabout the other types of plants?
A They have notbeen studied as thoroughly as the lantana
B.They have exactl y the same pigments as the lantana
C.Theyfollow varioussequences of color changes
D They use scent and othermethods of attracting pollinators
Read the following passage and markthe letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each ofthe blanks from55 to 64
MUSIC
Nobody knows for certain what theorigin ofmusic was Music is certainly olderthan poetr y and paintingbut
as early man had no way of (55) _ it, we can only (56) _ what it sounded like.Watching a child (57 ) on a drum with its hands or a (58 ) of wood, it is easy to see thatthis is the simplest of instruments It does not (59) much effort to produce a rhythm on it
Wall paintings show what some of the first instruments looked like Early civilizations had alreadydiscovered the three basic ways of producing music: blowing into a tube, striking an object, andscraping a string We know that western music comes from the (60) _ Greeks The musicalscales we use now are (61) on certain sequences of notes which the Greeks used to create aparticular (62) _
Until the sixteenth century, most players of instruments were single performers, but as music becamemore (63) _, orchestras and musical groups began to appear This (64 ) _ about thewriting of music to be played byseveral musicians at one time This can certainlybe called the birth ofmodern music
Question 55 A.recording B playing C producing D performing
Question 56 A.think B reckon C guess D realize
Trang 39Question 57 A.hitting B knocking C crashing D banging
Question 58 A.slice B point C piece D shape
Question 59 A make B call C take D do
Question 60 A ancient B old C aged D antique
Question 61 A.raised B based C established D supported
Question 62 A.spirit B temper C mood D humour
Question 63 A.widespread B enlarged C expanded D extended
Question 64 A.produced B affected C caused D brought
WRTING
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: If the guests arrived this week, there’d be no rooms available
Were the guests Question 66: People thought at first thatthe Crown Prince had been attacked
The Crown Prince Question 67: “You didn’t do what I said,” the mother said to her son
The mother accused _ Question 68: Just as sheput the phone down,it rangagain
Scarcely Question 69: It isn’t necessaryfor them to call for help after all
They _
Part 2: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about a bookyou have read recently