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VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí SỞ GD - ĐT BÌNH ĐỊNH ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2013 TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ TỰ TRỌNG Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối A1, D1 (Lần 1) (Đề thi có 04 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề: 123 I/ Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from pronunciation in each of the following questions: A home B honest C honor D hour A cook B hook C foot D food A arranged B naked C cleaned D repaired II/ Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions: A aviation B particular C considerable D environment A preferential B international C invaluable D unidentified III/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions There’s no point in persuading him to this A He is able to this although he does not want to B It would be useful to persuade him C It is useless to persuade him to this D I enjoy persuading him to this He was such a bright student that he could solve all the math problems A He was not bright enough to solve all the math problems B He was so intelligent that he could solve all the math problems C The math problems were too difficult for him to solve D All the math problems were so bright that he could solve them It would be a waste of time if you ask Jack to lend money A It is not worth asking Jack to lend money B There is no point in asking Jack to lend money C It is no good asking Jack to lend money D It is not good when asking Jack to lend money he/ not/ rich/ means/ never/ turn/ anyone/ need/ help A He is not rich means he never turns away anyone needing help B He wasn’t rich by any means, but he never turned away anyone who needed help VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí C He wasn’t rich by no means, but he never turned away anyone who needed help D He was not rich by means of turning off anyone who needed help 10/ regard/ your application/ regret/ inform/ vacancy/ already/ fill A As regards your application, I regret to inform you that the vacancy has already been filled B As regards your application, I regret informing you that the vacancy has already been filled C As regards your application, I regret to inform you that the vacancy has already filled D As regards to your application, I regret to inform you that the vacancy has already been filled 11 “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” –“ ” A No, thanks B Yes, I am so glad C Sorry, the seat is taken D Yes, yes You can seat here 12 “Shall we start now?” –“ ” A Yes, we are B Yes, let’s C Of course not 13 “Your desk-mate failed in the oral test” – “ D No, no ” A I’m sorry to hear that B In which respect C Oh, I know D It’s hard for me to express myself in English 14 “Don’t forget to come to my party tomorrow.” I don’t A 15 B I won’t - “Must we it now?” - “No, you A –“ won’t B mustn’t ” C I can’t D I haven’t C can’t D needn’t ” 16 it not been for the intolerable heat in the hall, they would have stayed much longer A If B But C Should D Had 17 The …………………… of the pagoda in the water was very clear and beautiful A sight B shadow C reflection D mirror 18 When I came, the salesperson was to the customers how to use anew kind of washing machines A demonstrating B proving C exposing D teaching 19 Do you think Ms Brown will …………………… for Parliament in the next election ? A sit B run C walk D stand 20 A human being is ……………… of many, often conflicting, desires A made B made up C consisted D created 21 The train accident ……………………… the other trains’ departure by a few hours A sent back 22 The judge A convicted B called off C delayed D retained the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment B sentenced C prosecuted D Accused VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 23 All the people involved solemnly ……………… on the Bible to keep the secret A promised B cursed C vowed D swore 24 The lecture hall gradually emptied as the professor on A rambled B kept C dragged D passed 25 The little girl was lull of …………………… towards her wicked stepmother A retribution B resentment C reprisal D vengeance 26 The planet Mercury ……………………… rotations during every two trips around the sun A there complete B completes three C the completion of three D completing three of the 27 Mountaineers ………… climb Mount Everest must make reservations to s, often up to seven years advance A want to B they want to C who want D wanting to 28 In economics, “diminishing returns” describes resource inputs and production A among B when is it C among them D the relationship between 29 Rarely …………… remove the entire root of a dandelion because of its length and sturdiness A can the casual gardener C the casual gardener will B the casual gardener D does the casual gardener’s 30 Professional people expect …………………… when it is necessary to cancel an appointment A you to call them B that you would call them C your calling them D that you are calling them 31 Frost occurs in valleys and on low grounds ………………… on adjacent hills A more frequently as B as frequently than C more frequently than D much frequently than 32 In a new culture, many embarrassing situations occur ………………… a misunderstanding A for B of C because of D because 33 unknown quantities is the task of algebra A To found B Find C The find D Finding 34 Both liquids and gases flow freely from a container because they have …………………… A not definite shape B none definite shape C nothing definite shape D no definite shape 35 Research in the work place reveals that people work for many reasons …………… A money money beside B money besides C beside money D besides VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 36 The horn of the rhinoceros consists of a cone of tight bundles of keratin …………… from the epidermis grow A B grows C growing D they grow 37 …………………… ranger in co lour from pale yellow to bright orange Canaries which A B Canaries C That canaries D Canaries that are 38 It is believed cause insomnia too much caffeine which A B that too much caffeine C it is too much caffeine D too much caffeine that 39 Alex did not very well in the class because …………………… he studied not good A B he failed to study properly C he was a badly student D he was not good to study 40 The harder you try, …………………………… the most you achieve A C the more you achieve B you achieve the more D the better achieve you have 41 Conservation efforts have slowed ……………… But not stopping the loss of biodiversity B But not stopped the loss of biodiversity A C But doesn’t stop the loss of biodiversity D Although it doesn’t stop the loss of biodiversity 42 It was in the United Kingdom and then France………… A Where the writer works for the rest of his life B When the writer worked for the rest of his life C That the writer worked for the rest of his life D Did the writer work for the rest of his life 43 We can enjoy many forms of art and entertainment…………… by ourselves A B on ourselves C for ourselves D with ourselves 44 Along the river bank ……………… A grow a lot of wild flowers and grass C a lot of wild flowers and grass grow B a lot of wild flowers and grass grow D grow a lot of wild flowers and grass 45 Without plants, there …………… A is no life on Earth C could be no life on earth B are no life on Earth D has no life on Earth IV/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 46 The number of time he spends gardening is increasing everyday A B C D VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 47 It would be both noticed and appreciating if you could finish the work before you leave A C B D 48 The suits were hanged in the close when they were returned from the cleaners A B C B C D 49 A vast quantity of radioactive material is made when a hydrogen bomb explode A D 50 Commercial letters of credit are often used to financing export trade, but they have other uses A B C D V/ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand This …(51)… many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk …(52)… accidents Clearly, something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home One possible …(53)… is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars by increasing charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who …(54)… the law In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day This system, …(55)… as “road pricing”, is already being introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card …(56)… to windscreen of the car Another ways of …(57)… with the problem is to provide cheap parking on the outskirts of the city, and strictly control the number of vehicles allowed into the centre Drivers and their passengers then use a special bus service for the …(58)… stage of their journey Of course, the most important …(59)… is to provide good public transport However, to get people to give up the comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares …(60)… at an acceptable level 51 A causes B results C leads D invents 52 A of B for C about D by 53 A manner B approach C custom D style 54 A crosses B refuses C breaks D cracks 55 A named B seen C called D known 56 A fixed B joined C built D placed 57 A doing B handling C dealing D solving 58 A late B end C complete D final 59 A thought B thing C work D event VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 60 A taken B kept C given D stood VI/ 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 following questions Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contribution to the problem of extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world's ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival - and the survival of our planet Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed 61 What is the main topic of the passage? A The Bengal tiger B International boycotts C Endangered species D Problems with industrialization 62 Which of the following is closest m meaning to the word “alarming”? A Dangerous B Serious C Grouping D Distressing 63 The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following? A Illegal hunters B Enterprising researchers C Concerned scientists D Trained hunters 64 The word “callousness” could best be replaced by which of the following? A Indirectness B Independence C Incompetence D Insensitivity 65 The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast: A A problem and a solution C A comparison and a contrast B A statement and an illustration D Specific and general information 66 What does the word “this” refer to in the passage? VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Bengal tigers A B Interest in material gain C Killing animals for personal satisfaction D The decrease in the Bengal tiger population 67 Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”? Taken off A B Combined C Organized D Set aside 68 The word “defray” is closest meaning to which of the following? Lower A B Raise C Make a payment on D Make an investment toward 69 What does the term “international boycott” in line 16 refers to? Buying and selling of animal products overseas B A refusal to buy animal products A worldwide C A global increase in animal survival D Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks 70 Which of the following best describes the author's attitude? A Forgiving B Surprised C Vindictive D Concerned VII/ 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 following questions While most desert animals will drink water if confronted with it, for many of them the opportunity never comes Yet all living things have water, or they will expire The herbivores find it in desert plants The carnivores slave their thirst with the flesh and blood of living prey One of the most remarkable adjustments, however, has been made by the tiny kangaroo rat, who not only lives without drinking but subsists on a diet of dry seeds containing about 5% free water Like other animals, he has the ability to manufacture water in his body by a metabolic conversion of carbohydrates But he is notable for the parsimony with which he conserves his small supply by every possible means, expending only minuscule amounts in his excreta and through evaporation from his respiratory tract Investigation into how the kangaroo rat can live without drinking water has involved various experiments with these small animals Could kangaroo rats somehow store water in their bodies and slowly utilize these resources in the long periods when no free water is available from dew or rain? The simplest way to settle this question was to determine the total water content in the animals to see if it decreases as they are kept for long periods on a dry diet If they slowly use up their water, the body should become increasingly dehydrated, and if they begin with a store of water, this should be evident from an initial high water content Result of such experiments with kangaroo rats on dry diets for more than weeks showed that the rats maintained their bodyweight There was no trend toward a decrease in water content during the long period of water deprivation VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí When the kangaroo rats were given free access to water, they did not drink water They did nibble on small pieces of watermelon, but this did not change appreciably the water content in their bodies, which remained at 66.3% to 67.2% during this period This is very close to the water content of dry-fed animals ( 66.5% ), and the availability of free water, therefore, did not lead to any “storage” that could be meaningful as a water reserve This makes it reasonable to conclude that physiological storage of water is not a factor in the kangaroo rat’s ability to live on dry food 71 What is the topic of this passage? A Kangaroo rats B Water in the desert C Desert life D Physiological experiments 72 The word “expire” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A Become ill B Die C Shrink D Dehydrate 73 Which of the following is NOT a source of water for the desert animals? A Desert plants B Metabolic conversion of carbohydrates in the body C The blood of other animals D Streams 74 The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to A a living thing B the desert C the opportunity D water 75 The author states that the kangaroo rat is known for all of the following EXPECT A The economy with which it uses available water B Living without drinking water C Breathing slowly and infrequently D Manufacturing water internally 76 The word “parsimony” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to A Intelligence B Desire C Frugality D Skill 77 It is implied by the author that desert animals can exist with little or no water because of A Less need for water than other animals B Many opportunities for them to find water C Their ability to eat plants D Their ability to adjust to the desert environment 78 The word “deprivation” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A Preservation B Renewal C Examination D Withholding 79 According to the passage, the results of the experiments with kangaroo rats showed that A Kangaroo rats store water for use during dry periods B Kangaroo rats took advantage of free access to water C There was no significant change in body weight due to lack of water accessibility to VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí water D A dry diet seems detrimental to the kangaroo rat’s healthy 80 The word “access” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to A Right B Method C Opportunity Entrance THE END D VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí ANSWER KEYS MÃ ĐỀ 123 A 21 C 41 B 61 B D 22 B 42 C 62 A B 23 D 43 A 63 D A 24 A 44 D 64 C C 25 B 45 C 65 A C 26 B 46 A 66 C B 27 D 47 B 67 D A 28 D 48 B 68 B B 29 A 49 D 69 B 10 A 30 A 50 B 70 C 11 C 31 C 51 A 71 A 12 B 32 C 52 A 72 B 13 A 33 D 53 B 73 D 14 B 34 D 54 C 74 D 15 D 35 D 55 D 75 C 16 D 36 C 56 A 76 C 17 C 37 C 57 C 77 D 18 A 38 B 58 D 78 D 19 B 39 B 59 B 79 C 20 B 40 C 60 B 80 C VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one 45/ The word “assessing” in paragraph could best be replaced by _ A discovering B considering C measuring D disposing 46/ The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to _ A emphasize that each person’s answers will be different B show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process C indicate that the answers are not really important D indicate that each person’s answers may change over time 47/ The word “them” in paragraph refers to _ A questions B answers C features D jobs 48/ According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOTsuitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city? A plumbing B law C retail sales D advertising 49/ It can be inferred from the paragraph that _ A jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid B insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career C people should constantly work toward the next promotion D a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career 50/ The word “evoke” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A agree on B bring to mind C be related to D differ from 51/ The word “that” in paragraph refers to _ A the traveling life B occupation C a flight attendant D commission 52/ In paragraph 5, the author suggests that _ A you may want to change careers at some time in the future B as you get older, your career will probably lessfulfilling C you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully D you will probably jobless at some time in the future 53/ Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 5? VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber B To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception C To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen D To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant 54/ According to the passage, which of the following istrue? A To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary B To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs C If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, youshould consider becoming flight attendant D Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate 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 Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, whileshaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be foundin Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings (Source: TOEFL Reading) 55/ Which of the following best summarizes this passage? A Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners B Everybody uses only one form of communication VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí C When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication D Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest 56/ The word “these”in paragraph1 refers to A sign language motions B tourists C the deaf and the mute D thoughts and feelings 57/ All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _ A the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication B there are many forms of communication in existence today C verbalization is the most common form of communication D ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language 58/ Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Body language B Picture sig C Signal flags D Braille 59/ How many different forms of communication are mentioned here? A 11 B C D 60/ The word “wink”in paragraph means most nearly the same as A close one eye briefly B close two eyes briefly C bob the head up and down D shake the head from side to side 61/ Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for A expressions B ideas C whole words D spelling 62/ People need to communicate in order to A create language barriers B express thoughts and feelings C keep from reading with their fingertips D be picturesque and exact 63/ What is the best title for the passage? A Ways of Expressing Feelings B The Important of Sign Language C The Many Forms of Communication D Picturesque Symbols of Communication 64/ Who would be MOST likely to use Morse code? A A scientist B An airline pilot C A telegrapher D A spy WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí the sentence printed before it 1/ They have taught English in this country for years English has been taught in this country for years 2/ She is the most beautiful girl in the class No one in the class is more beautiful than her 3/ Those boys and girls are intelligent How intelligent those boys and girls are! 4/ Daisy seldom went to the concert on her own Seldom did Daisy go to the concert on her own 5/ He lost his job because he was late everyday If he hadn’t been late everyday, he wouldn’t have losthis job Part II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about “A person you love/ admire most” ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… _The end VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí TRƯỜNG THPT HẢI AN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM - 2015 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề 573 Question 1: Choose the best answer: If you don't eat enough fruit and vegetables, you may suffer from a vitamin _ A shortage B insufficiency C defect D deficiency Question 2: Choose the best answer: The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt A went off B kept up C put on D got out Question 3: Choose the best answer: Although most of their teachers had difficulty _ them _, their parents knew which twin was Rebecca and which was Bethany A telling /apart B getting/across C breaking/up D putting/together Question 4: Choose the best answer: Jane wasn’t in when I arrived I suppose she _ I was coming A can’t have forgotten C must forget B must have forgotten D may forget Question 5: Choose the best answer: I have to announce that the manager cannot attend our party today, is a pity A who B which C that D What Question 6: 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 Neither of the girls haven’t turned in the term papers to the instructor yet A B C D Question 7: Choose the best answer: _ you study for these exams, _ you will A The harder / the better C The more hard / the more good B The hardest / the best D The more / the much VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 8: Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group A maintain B belief C control D housework Question 9: 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 Bacteria are one of the most abundant life forms on earth, growing on and inside another A B C living things, in every type of environment D Question 10: Choose the best answer: The Red Cross is an international organization that helps people who are suffering from the results of wars, diseases or _ A conditions B victims C disasters D opportunities Question 11: Choose the best answer: It’s high time we _ something about people dumping rubbish on the land behind the housing estate A did B would C had done D will Question 12: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions The preparations and celebrations used to be spread over months but nowadays the holiday is much shorter A compositions B exclusive C mixtures D arrangements Question 13: Choose the best answer: - A: Do you know her number? - B: _, it’s here somewhere A Mind you B Well C You see D Let me see Question 14: Choose the best answer: She _ on her computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a rest A has been working B has worked C was working D had been working Question 15: Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí from the rest: A surprised B bored C distinguished D amazed Question 16: Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group A quality B satisfy C reference D sequential Question 17: Choose the best answer: – Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” - Susan: “ ” A You’re welcome B I feel very bored C I don’t agree, I’m afraid D That would be great Question 18: Choose the best answer: My cat would not have bitten the toy fish _ it was made of rubber A if she knew B if she has known C if she should know D had she known Question 19: 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 I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam A B C D Question 20: Choose the best answer: The early settlers were completely _ on the harvest to see them through the winter A depended B dependant C dependable D dependent Question 21: 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 Scientists have recently argued that Einstein’s contributions to physics and mathematics A B are less important as Newton’s C D Question 22: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions The dolphin’s uncanny ability to locate objects beyond the range of its limited eyesight is made possible by its special echo-location system VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A be aware of the movement of B discover the position of C catch sight of D find out the shape of Question 23: Choose the best answer: Let’s go to the library, ? A will we B shall we C would we D should we Question 24: Choose the best answer: She has a (n) _ table A wood old round French B old French round wood C round old wood French D old round French wood Question 25: Choose the best answer: – Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” - Maria: “ _ ” A Thank you Hope you will drop in B Of course not, it’s not costly C I think so D No problem Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 35 People in theUnited Statesoften shop from catalogs There are special catalogs for ( 26) every need, including clothing, furniture, health, (27) products and things for the kitchen People also order (28) 40% of their music from music club catalogs Customers say that music stores are too noisy Television shopping began in 1986 About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television Some (29) shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC Customers say that television shopping is (30) than shopping in a store How they buy things? They (31) a phone call and charge the item to their credit card And TV channels are on late at night (32) people can go shopping anytime Is the computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (33) now have personal computers And shopping by computer (or shopping on- line) is (34) to more people every day Already, shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, flowers, foods, T-shirts, and posters And new on - line VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí shopping services (35) every day Soon people may be able to shop for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world Question 26: A most B almost C mostly D most of Question 27: A beautiful B beautifies C beauty D beautifully Question 28: A for B of C about D to Question 29: A popular B liked C beloved D favourite Question 30: A more B larger C popular D easier Question 31: A make B ring C D have Question 32: A though B so C but D because Question 33: A housework B houseful C households D housewife Question 34: A amazing B surprising C exciting D interesting Question 35: A raise B forecast C appear D come Question 36: Choose the best answer: Our country has large areas of beauty A unharmed B unspoilt C unhurt D undamaged Question 37: Choose the word whose main stress is put differently from that of the others in the group A establish B regional C maximum D neutralize 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 following questions from 38 to 47 Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology at college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wild, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality.Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí In 1962, Carsonpublished Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were flawed However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee Question 38: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work A at the U S Fish and Wildlife Service B as a writer C as a researcher D at college Question 39: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A literature B zoology C history D oceanography Question 40: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of A 45 B 29 C 26 D 34 Question 41: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wild A was praised by critics B became more popular than her other books C sold many copies D was outdated Question 42: Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The Sea Around US? A talks with experts B printed matter C a research expedition D letters from scientists Question 43: Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around US? A highly technical B fascinating C poetic D well- researched Question 44: The word “ reckless” is closet in meaning to A limited B irresponsible C continuous D unnecessary VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 45: According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily A a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides B an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food C an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry D a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply Question 46: The word “ flawed ” is closest in meaning to A faulty B deceptive C logical D offensive Question 47: Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A to indicate growing government concern with the environment B to validate the chemical industry’s claims C to supportCarson’s ideas D to provide an example of government propaganda Question 48: 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 The scientific method consists of forming hypotheses, collect data, and testing results A B C D 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 49 to 58 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth – friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In theUSalone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where there are over 80 percent of private homes, are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale Question 49: What is the main topic of this passage? A How energy resources are tapped from nature B The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources C Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide D Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized Question 50: According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources? A Because fossil fuels are no longer used B Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth C Because they are free and available worldwide D Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause global warming Question 51: Which of the following words could best replace the word “harnessing”? A harassing B depleting C capturing D exporting Question 52: According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles? A They can convert geothermal energy to electricity B They contain photovoltaic cells C They are being used in many undeveloped countries VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí D They are more expensive than solar panels Question 53: According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production? A They are both conventional and costly B They both use heat from the earth’s surface C They both require fairly simple technology D They both require the use of a generator Question 54: Where is the best place in the passage to insert the following sentence? “Although the US is not utilizing geothermal resources to this extent, the Western US has a similar capacity to generate geothermal power” A after the phrase “earth-friendly” B after the phrase “global scale” C after the phrase “growing steadily” D after the phrase “geothermal power” Question 55: According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power? A It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels B There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world C There is very little of it available inIceland D It is being used in 100, 000 private homes worldwide Question 56: What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland? A It is widely used as a form of energy for heating homes B Twenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses C It is not effective for use in private homes D It is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy Question 57: What does the author imply about alternative energy sources? A Alternative energy is too expensive for developing countries to produce B Many different types of alternative energy sources exist C Most alternative energy sources are too impractical for private use D Solar and geothermal energy are the effective forms of alternative power Question 58: What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use B To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí C To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources D To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use Question 59: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids A destroyed completely B changed completely C cleaned well D removed quickly Question 60: Choose the best answer: Not only _ among the largest animals that ever lived, but they are also among the most intelligent A some whales B are whales C whales D they are whales Question 61: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions A frightening number of illiterate students are graduating from college A inflexible B unable to pass an examination in reading and writing C able to read and write D able to join intramural sport Question 62: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Volunteers give care and comfort to them and help them to overcome their difficulties A misery B hurt C matter D discouragement Question 63: Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest: A huge B dispute C busy D mute Question 64: Choose the best answer: Bill just doesn’t fit in here; he’s like _ A fish out of water B water on a duck’s back C a fly in the ointment D a bird in the hand WRITING VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Part I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the similar meaning to the original one "Let's go out for a change," said Andrew Andrew suggested While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time Despite my …………………………………………………………… They never made us anything we didn’t want to We It is difficult for us to make ends meet these days We find …………… My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever known I’ve ………………………………………………………… Part II In about 140 words write a paragraph explaining why computers are important