VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí TRƯỜNG THPT ĐƠNG HÀ ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN - NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: /04/2016 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Họ tên thí sinh: …………………………………………… SBD: … SECTION A (8 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A humor B honest C hotel D hurry Question 2: A naked B learned C studied D sacred Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A delivery B approval C invent D compromise Question 4: A consolidate B temperate C opposite D decorate Question 5: A migrate B conclude C credit D apply Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: Whether you believe it or not, it is _ that causes your illness A because of your overweight B you are so overweight C your being overweight D because you are overweight Question 7: Mary: “How did you get here ?” John: “ _” A Is it far from here? B I came here last night C The train is so crowded D I came here by train Question 8: He doesn't anything but _ pride in himself A takes Question 9: B is taking C take D will take It is urgent that this letter _ immediately A be posted B be post C was posted D posted Question 10: I remember _ him _ the grass needed _ A hear / say / cutting B heard / say / cutting C hearing / say / cutting D hearing / saying / cutting Question 11: The desks and the chairs are in good order and the floor is so clean The room _ VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A must has been cleaned B must have cleaned C must be cleaned D must have been cleaned Question 12: I found _ strange _ nobody had said anything at the meeting A that / that B it / C this / that D it / that Question 13: No one knows his address _ his daughter A except B besides C excepting D beside Question 14: Peter: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” – Mary: “ _.” A You are welcome B Thank you C Cheers D Have a good day Question 15: It is believed that no animals can stay alive in _ water at 1,500 meters below _ sea level A the / B / a C the / the D / C boxes / chalk D boxs / chalk C What fun it is D How fun it is Question 16: I need to buy two _ of color _ A boxes / chalks B boxes / chalks Question 17: _ to play with the kids! A What a fun it is B What a fun is it Question 18: You should not have made _ spelling mistakes A many such B such many C so much D such more Question 19: When I went in, the old man was sitting in an armchair _ out of the window A stare B staring C stared D was staring Question 20: On hearing the news that her husband was killed by terrorists, the wife _ A broke down B broke up C broke away D broke out Question 21: Americans eat _ vegetables per person today as they did in 1910 A as twice as many B more than twice many C twice as many D more than twice Question 22: I'm sure this painting is not by Picasso It's only an unsuccessful fake and so it's _ A priceless B worthless C precious D invaluable Question 23: The most important thing to keep in mind when _ an emergency is to stay _ A dealt with / calm B to deal with / calm C dealing with / calmly D dealing with / calm Question 24: Somebody must have Tom's phone number, _? A mustn’t they B needn’t they C mustn’t it D needn’t it Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: I think the medicine is beginning to wear off A stop being effective B take effect C be put in a bottle D be swallowed Question 26: His patents completely believe in him He can things at random VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A at stake B at will C at once D at hand Question 27: The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or colour A disrespectful B regardless C considering D in spite Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 28: My boss requested me that I use my vacation days before the end of the year A Question 29: B C D I tried to explain him the problem, but he had difficulty understanding me A B C D Question 30: Kevin says he stopped to travel internationally because of his family A B C D Question 31: He told me that he had never been in that restaurant before A B C D Question 32: Unfortunately, the species has gotten extinct due to human activity 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 word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 33 to 42 If you’ve been told by your boss to improve your knowledge of a foreign language you’ll know that success doesn’t come quickly It generally takes years to learn another language well and constant (33) _ to maintain the high standards required for frequent business use Whether you study in a class, with audio cassettes, computers or on your (34) _ sooner or (35) _ every language course finishes and you must decide what to next if you need a foreign language for your career Business Audio Magazine is a new product designed to help you continue language study in a way that fits easily into your busy schedule Each audio cassette (36) _ of an hour-long program packed with business news, features and interviews in the language of your choice These cassettes won’t teach you how to order meals or ask for directions It’s (37) _ that you can that already Instead, by giving you an opportunity to hear the language as it’s really spoken, they help you to (38) _ your vocabulary and improve your ability to use real language relating to, for example, that all-important marketing trip The great advantage of using audio magazines is that they (39) _ you to perfect your language skills in ways that suit your lifestyle For example, you can select a topic and listen in your car or hotel when away on business No other business course is as (40) _ and the unique radio magazine format is as instructive as it’s entertaining In addition to the audio cassette, this package includes a transcript with a business glossary and a study (41) _ The components VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí are structured so that intermediate and advanced students may use separately or together, (42) _ on their ability Question 33: A exercise B performance C practice D operator Question 34: A self B individual C personal D own Question 35: A after B then C later D quicker Question 36: A consists B includes C contains D involves Question 37: A insisted B acquired C asserted D assumed Question 38: A prolong B extend C spread D lift Question 39: A allow B let C support D offer Question 40: A adjustable B flexible C convertible D variable Question 41: A addition B supplement C extra D manuscript Question 42: A according B depending C relating D basing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 43: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A uninterested B unsure C slow D open Question 44: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A small quantity B sufficiency C excess D large quantity 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 Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?” There are no right or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields in concentrated in certain regions Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight 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 Question 45: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in paragraph 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 Question 46: The word “them” in paragraph refers to _ A questions B answers C features D jobs Question 47: The word “assessing” in paragraph could best be replaced by _ A discovering B considering C measuring D disposing Question 48: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city? A plumbing B law C retail sales D advertising Question 49: The word “evoke” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A agree on B bring to mind C be related to Question 50: The word “that” in paragraph refers to A occupation B the traveling life D differ from C a flight attendant Question 51: It can be inferred from the paragraph that _ A jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid D commission VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 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 Question 52: In paragraph 6, 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 less fulfilling C you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully D you will probably jobless at some time in the future Question 53: Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 5? 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 Question 54: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? 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, you should 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 from 55 to 64 Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from the Japanese expression for "high water in a harbor" These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to with tides Scientists often refer to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in that they result from undersea seismic activity Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano, for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour In the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two meters It is when they hit the shallow water the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis arc Japan and Hawaii Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often comes with little warning and can therefore prove disastrous Most of the tsunamis that hit the VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii In 1755, Europe experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon The greatest tsunami on record occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel Question 55: The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses _ A underwater earthquakes B storm surges C tides D tidal waves Question 56: According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that _ A they're caused by sudden changes in high and low tides B they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves C they are the same as tsunamis D this terminology is not used by the scientific community Question 57: The world "displaced" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A located B filtered C moved D not pleased Question 58: It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis _ A are often identified by ships on the ocean B generally reach heights greater than 40 meters C are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean D cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean Question 59: As used in the passage, water that is "shallow" in the second paragraph isn't _ A coastal B deep C clear D tidal Question 60: A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to _ A come from greater distances B be less of a problem C originate in Alaska D arrive without warning Question 61: The possessive "their" in the third paragraph refers to _ A these tsunamis B the inhabitants of Hawaii C the Hawaiian islands D thousands of miles Question 62: A "calamitous" tsunami in the last paragraph is one that is _ VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A at fault B expected C disastrous D extremely calm Question 63: From the expression "on record" in the last paragraph, it can be inferred the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano _ A might not be the greatest tsunami ever B was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon C was filmed as it was happening D occurred before efficient records were kept Question 64: The passage suggests that - the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano _ A was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands B resulted in little damage C caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel D was far more destructive close to the source than far away SECTION B (2 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet Question 1: The owners of newspapers are usually very rich The people Question 2: Alice eats very little so as not to put on weight Alice eats Question 3: After the beginning of the opera, late comers had to wait before taking their seats Once Question 4: Brown had failed twice, so he didn’t want to try again Having Question 5: He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang No sooner II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the kind of job you would like to after you finish your education THE END VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí ANSWER KEYS SECTION A (0.125p x 64 = points) B honest C studied D compromise A consolidate C credit C your being overweight 16 C boxes / chalk D I came here by train 17 C What fun it is C take 18 A many such A be posted 19 B staring 10 C hearing / say / cutting 20 A broke down 11 D must have been cleaned 21 C twice as many 12 D it / that 22 B worthless 13 A except 23 D dealing with / calm 14 A You are welcome 24 B needn’t they 15 D / 25 A stop being effective 27 B at will 26 B regardless 28 A 30 C 32 B 29 A 31 C 33 C practice 37 D assumed 41 B supplement 34 D own 38 B extend 42 B depending 35 C later 39 A allow 36 A consists 40 B flexible 43 B unsure 44 A small quantity 45 D indicate that each person’s answers may change over time 46 C features 47 B considering VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 48 C retail sales 49 B bring to mind 50 B the traveling life 51 B insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career 52 A you may want to change careers at some time in the future 53 B To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception 54 D Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate 55 B storm surges 56 A they're caused by sudden changes in high and low tides 57 C moved 58 C are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean 59 B deep 60 D arrive without warning 61 A these tsunamis 62 C disastrous 63 A might not be the greatest tsunami ever 64 D was far more destructive close to the source than far away SECTION B (2 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet (0.1p x 5) Question 1: The people who own newspapers are usually very rich Question 2: Alice eats very little because she wants to lose weight Question 3: Once the opera had begun, late comers had to wait before taking their seats Question 4: Having failed twice, Brown didn’t want to try again Question 5: No sooner had he left the office than the telephone rang II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the kind of job you would like to after you finish your education (1.5p) THE END