SỞ GD-ĐT ĐỒNGNAI TRƯỜNG THPTCHUYÊNLƯƠNGTHẾVINH MÃ ĐỀTHI 121 ĐỀTHITHỬTHPT QUỐC GIA ĐỢT - MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (Đề thi gồm 50 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm) Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group Question 1: A guidance B reserve C prospect D species Question 2: A academic B compulsory C advantageous D influential 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 Hospitality Hospitality - looking after visitors - is universal but in different cultures hosts are (3) to receive guests in different ways In much of the ancient world it was the custom to provide passing travellers with food and water Today some old customs have (4) In a traditional Japanese household, if a guest admires a particular object in the house, the host will want to give it to the guest straightaway And in parts of Russia guests are greeted with bread and salt on a special cloth The guest is (5) to kiss them and hand them back to the host Sometimes the guest breaks off a small piece of bread, dips it in the salt and eats it In some countries, when foreign guests arrive from abroad, they may feel they have been given a particularly (6) meal But this is probably because the host politely offers more and more food and drink and the guest is too embarrassed to (7) anything down Question 3: A hoped Question 4: A preserved Question 5: A required Question 6: A dense Question 7: A take B expected B existed B desired B strong B slow C considered C survived C demanded C heavy C keep D intended D supported D needed D wide D turn Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: The life of Benjamin Franklin, a practical man many stories have been told, was unusually productive A about B of which C of D about whom Question 9: She can look back on her career with great A satisfactory B satisfactorily C satisfaction D satisfied Question 10: fuel that is used today is a chemical form of solar energy A The most B Almost the C Most of D Most Question 11: She‟s so that she won‟t let anything stand in the way of her ambition A long-winded B single-minded C deep-rooted D high-spirited Question 12: Suppose you won a big lottery prize, what you with the money? A can B C will D would Question 13: Marie was a brilliant student who passed all the exams with flying A marks B grades C colours D success Question 14: The plane is late It landed by now A needn't have B must have C might have D ought to have Question 15: By the time you have finished getting ready, we the train! Đăng tải https://tienganhthpt.com Trang 1/6 - Mã đềthi 121 A will have missed B have missed C are going to miss D will miss Question 16: Did you manage the book you were looking for? A finding B to finding C find D to find Question 17: He was so in answer to my questions that I knew he had something to hide A allusive B evasive C effusive D elusive Question 18: The World Cup matches will be live by satellite to many countries all over the world A transported B transplanted C transmitted D translated Question 19: We sent out lots of party invitations, but very few people A came about B turned up C hit it off D looked us up 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 20: The newspaper launched a vicious attack on him, forcing him to resign A aggressive B dangerous C cruel D gentle Question 21: The council has spent an enormous amount of money on this project A tiny B thin C loose D gigantic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 22: They were reluctant to announce the news They didn‟t want to worry the public A They were reluctant to announce the news for fear that they might worry the public B So that they would worry the public they were reluctant to announce the news C They were reluctant to announce the news lest they should not worry the public D They were reluctant to announce the news in case of worrying the public Question 23: You have finished your studies You must decide what to next A You must decide what to next now that you have finished your studies B Not only have you finished your studies but you must decide what to next C Finished your studies you must decide what to next D No sooner have you finished your studies than you must decide what to next 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 Stone statues and buildings that have stood in place for long periods of time have endured years of wind and weather, the effects of which are clearly visible in their outward appearances Corners lose their sharp angles and features seem to crumble away The natural process that breaks down rocks and stone is called chemical weathering In the natural course of things, this type of disintegration is to be expected When human use of fossil fuels is introduced into this equation, however, the process of chemical weathering is significantly affected In nature, water and acids act as primary agents in chemical weathering Water, whether in the form of rivers or precipitation, plays a major part in the erosion of rocks and stone formations as they are weathered "Dissolution" is the term scientists use for the process through which minerals are dissolved in water For example, sodium chloride, or salt, quickly dissipates in water However, most minerals will not dissolve in pure water alone They must have at least one other substance present in order to initiate decomposition When even a small amount of acid is added to water, its corrosive power is magnified Acid can be produced by natural means such as when organisms decay and release organic acids back into the soil Sulfide minerals such as pyrite release sulfuric acid into the atmosphere as they decay These acids are absorbed into water and cause corrosion in many rocks Additionally, when carbon dioxide from the atmosphere dissolves into raindrops, carbonic acid is created As rain and snow fall on stone over time, they wear down the layers of sediment that make up the rock Yet while many of these acidic reactions are to be expected in nature, the introduction of man-made byproducts has disrupted this natural cycle by hastening it along Đăng tải https://tienganhthpt.com Trang 2/6 - Mã đềthi 121 Man's use of fossil fuels in factories, power plants, and vehicles has greatly increased the amount of carbon dioxide, sulfur, and nitrous oxides in the atmosphere This has led to an excessive amount of acid being produced and absorbed by different forms of water in the atmosphere, Scientists point to acid precipitation, rain with abnormally high levels of acid, as the culprit for the premature corrosion of stone statues and buildings Whereas the natural chemical weathering process caused by the carbonic acid in rain would wear away rocks slowly over time, now the rocks decay at a more rapid pace The acids that are not absorbed into rain or snow are often absorbed into the ground, seeping into ground water and affecting rocks and stones in river beds and lakes The process of decay and corrosion that rocks and stone structures undergo is a natural one that should take place over many years Rainfall over time causes erosion and changes in the rock Humans, however, have brought about changes in this process, increasing the speed at which stones are weathered by releasing more acid-producing compounds into the atmosphere The effect is that buildings and monuments of stone that have stood for generations are experiencing swift decay Question 24: Why does the author mention the use of fossil fuels by humans in paragraph 1? A To introduce a factor that affects chemical weathering B To support the idea that chemical weathering is natural C To argue that it is normal for stone buildings to disintegrate D To reveal the true causes of chemical weathering Question 25: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is true of dissolution? A Salt partially dissolves when placed in pure water B Water is responsible for only a small amount of chemical weathering C A large majority of rocks and minerals dissolve in water alone, D Small amounts of acid greatly increase water's ability to dissolve minerals Question 26: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the process of chemical weathering? A Man does not play a part in how rocks weather B Natural acid production assists in the process C Stones are slowly worn away over many years D Acid often contaminates groundwater Question 27: According to the passage, which of the following is true of acid precipitation? A It is a natural part of the weathering process B Acid rain does not affect areas where there is no pollution C The acid in acid rain is due to man's use of fossil fuels D It seems not to affect desert areas where there is no rain Question 28: Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph about acid? A Most acids in the atmosphere result from man-made byproducts B Even unpolluted rain may contain acid C Carbonic acid is the most common acid found in the atmosphere D Natural acids seriously damage the environment Question 29: The author uses factories and vehicles as examples of A the largest producers of acid rain B contributors to the production of acid rain C items that are corroded by chemicals over time D man-made byproducts that have disrupted nature Question 30: All of the following are true about acid absorption in the environment EXCEPT A Acid is absorbed into groundwater and affects rivers B Precipitation takes in the majority of acid from the air C Acid from the air directly corrodes stones and rock D Natural carbonic acid wears stone away over years Question 31: The author implies in paragraph that A at this rate, future buildings will need stronger building materials B man cannot anything to prevent acid rain from weathering rock C most of the acid in acid rain is absorbed into the groundwater Đăng tải https://tienganhthpt.com Trang 3/6 - Mã đềthi 121 D man has permanently disrupted one of nature's balanced cycles 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 word(s) in each of the following questions Question 32: What I really have in mind is a garden where there is very little to look after throughout the year A think B believe C visualize D consider Question 33: After several days underground after the earthquake one child was pulled out alive A still talking B still seeing C still living D still trying 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 34: Tropical [A] forests exist close [B] the equator, where [C] both high temperatures and abundant [D] rainfall occur year-round Question 35: Animal researchers have identified many behavioral patterns associated [A] with selection [B] a place to live, [C] avoiding predators, [D] and finding food Question 36: The president, with his wife and daughter, are [A] returning from [B] a brief vacation at Sun Valley in order to attend [C] a press conference this afternoon [D] Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges Question 37: John : “Don‟t fail to send your parents my regard.” Mary: “ ” A Thanks, I will B You‟re welcome C Good idea, thanks D It‟s my pleasure Question 38: Tom: “Do you have a minute please?” Tony: “ ” A Sorry I left my watch home B That‟s just fantastic Thanks C Yes, but you should be brief D Well it is not as good as I think Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 39: Eating Korean food is new to me A I have never eaten Korean food before B I did not use to eating Korean food C I used to eat Korean food D I no longer eat Korean food Question 40: "Me? No, I didn't take Sue's calculator," said Bob A Bob denied that he had taken Sue's calculator B Bob apologized for not having taken Sue's calculator C Bob decided not to take Sue's calculator D Bob suggested not taking Sue's calculator Question 41: It was such an impressive painting that I had an irresistible urge to buy it A It was so impressive a painting that I had an irresistible urge to buy it B So impressive the painting was that I had an irresistible urge to buy it C So impressive was the painting that I had an irresistible urge to buy D Such was the impressive of the painting that I had an irresistible urge to buy it 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 others in each group Question 42: A endanger B contractual C defensive D synchronize Question 43: A culture B justice C sudden D campus Read an article in which a student describes her first day at college and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Đăng tải https://tienganhthpt.com Trang 4/6 - Mã đềthi 121 I had dressed quite nicely for my first day as a student At 16, I had been upgraded from lowly pupil to proud student upon enrolment at St Anne‟s College of Further Education I would be spending the next two years on a drama foundation course, which I hoped would pave the way for me to become one of the great actresses of British theatre In celebration of this new beginning and higher status, I had swapped my usual ripped jeans and sloppy jumpers for a pair of clean dungarees with a neatly pressed white shirt and, much to my mother‟s shock, I had actually brushed my hair Like many young people my age, I was under the impression that the best way to show your individuality and creativity was by wearing the kind of clothing that my despairing mother claimed was not fit to be seen in public But for my first day as a student I had made an effort to look what my mother called „respectable‟ There were fifteen of us, sitting in a large circle on wobbly old chairs in the theatre hall, while the head of the drama department, Mr Wilson, gave us a warm welcoming speech and told us all about the course we were about to start To my horror, he then invited us to say a little bit about ourselves and why we had decided to a drama course I had no idea what I would say in front of all these people, which was a bit embarrassing for a would-be actress The truth was that despite a taste for unusual clothing, I was painfully shy My alarm grew as it came closer to my turn My mind went blank and my mouth dry in dread of making a complete idiot of myself within the first hour of my new life One by one, the new students enthusiastically explained their reasons for their longing for the stage Then it was the turn of a girl who I hadn‟t really noticed until that moment because I was too busy panicking about what I would say While all the other students, including me, looked fresh-faced and eager to please sitting bolt upright on the rickety chairs, this girl stood out like a sore thumb She was slumped down so low in her chair and her jacket collar was pulled up so high that you could hardly see her face at all All that was visible was a mop of untidy short brown hair and extraordinarily large, furious blue eyes She briefly poked her chin above her collar and grunted, “My name‟s Tracy and I‟m from Blackburn” She then retreated like a turtle back into her shell leaving only her wild blue eyes on show and added no further information about herself Everyone smiled politely in stunned silence but I was both impressed and relieved: I was impressed at her bravery in saying almost nothing even under pressure, and relieved that you could get away with saying so little about yourself It gave me the confidence to say just a few words, without saying too much and sounding foolish After Mr.Wilson at long last let us out of the hall to go to lunch I managed to find the courage to go up to Tracy She was sitting alone at a table in the cafeteria still slumped in her chair, eating a bar of chocolate She looked very unfriendly and unapproachable Taking a deep breath, I introduced myself To my surprise, she looked up at me with her huge eyes and gave me a very bright, sweet smile That was twenty-seven years ago, and although we never did become famous stars of the stage or screen, we‟re still best friends Question 44: Why did the writer change her appearance for her first day at college? A She was responding to pressure from her mother B She wanted to look like a great actress C She felt it was appropriate to look neat and tidy D She wanted to fit in with the other students Question 45: What we learn about the writer in paragraph 3? A She was not as extroverted as she may have seemed B She was unsure of her reasons for wanting to the course C Her clothing differed to the other students‟ D She was afraid that she would find the course too demanding Question 46: The writer tells us that as she waited to speak, A she became more confident about what she would say B she worried that she would embarrass herself in front of the others C she began to wonder if she had made the wrong choice of career D she found it hard to concentrate on what the others were saying Question 47: What does „their longing for the stage‟ in bold mean? A their decision to the course B their determination to act C their enthusiasm about the course D their strong desire for an acting career Đăng tải https://tienganhthpt.com Trang 5/6 - Mã đềthi 121 Question 48: When the writer tells us that the girl she had just noticed „stood out like a sore thumb‟, she means that she A seemed as if she was in pain B was noticeable as she was different to the others C looked very uncomfortable D wasn‟t sitting with the others Question 49: What does „It‟ in bold refer to? A the fact that all attention was currently on Tracy B the other students‟ reaction to Tracy C the fact that Tracy hadn‟t said very much D the fact that Tracy seemed anxious, too Question 50: When the writer introduced herself to Tracy, A she responded more positively than expected B she made it clear that she wanted to be by herself C she totally ignored her and carried on eating D she seemed surprised that anyone had spoken to her - THE END Đáp án – Mã đềthi 121 10 B B B C A C D D C D 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 B D C D A D B C B D Đăng tải https://tienganhthpt.com 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 A A A A D A C B B C 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 D C C B B A A C A A 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 A D D C A B D B C A Trang 6/6 - Mã đềthi 121 ... C D 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 B D C D A D B C B D Đăng tải https://tienganhthpt.com 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 A A A A D A C B B C 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 D C C B B A A C A A 41 42... A their decision to the course B their determination to act C their enthusiasm about the course D their strong desire for an acting career Đăng tải https://tienganhthpt.com Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi. .. Đăng tải https://tienganhthpt.com Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 12 1 I had dressed quite nicely for my first day as a student At 16 , I had been upgraded from lowly pupil to proud student upon enrolment