(130866) 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. THE BOOK IN THE 21st CENTURY How many times in the last hundred years or so have people talked of the imminent death of the book? Films were an early threat because they were so effective at telling stories in a visual way. Next there was radio, (26) stepped into the midtwentieth century and provided such an alternative to books as drama, documentaries and discussions. When television arrived, many people believed that it would finish the book off. Nowadays, (27) the threat by TV, the book is thought to be endangered by computers and the Internet, and by other technological attractions (28) theCD and the video game, too. Surely there are now reasons why (29) book ought to be dead, or at least very badly injured. If so, why does it not show proper respect for these reportedly less literate times (30) die out? There is clearly more than a single answer to this question. Firstly, we have more leisure time than we(31) to, and people are generally living longer, which means there is more time to do more (including reading books). As (32) as this, there is the strength of the book as a tradition. We are all too dismissive of traditions in our modern world, but they can have very strong pull(33) us. Added to this, the book is such a practical tool: it doesnt cost too (34) , it is usually small enough to carry around, and it can easily be (35) . We will never go without books, because they have served us so well for so long. Question 26 A. where B. which C. why D. that Question 27. A. near B. besides C. with D. next Question 28. A. for B. as C. to D. like Question 29. A. that B. this C. the D. a Question 30. A. so B. and C. but D. since Question 31. A. got B. liked C. used D. had Question 32. A. well B. long C. soon D. good Question 33. A. of B. on C. in D. by Question 34. A. many B. more C. less D. much Question 35. A. repaid B. rewritten C. retold D. revisited HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 26 B ―which‖ là mệnh đề quan hệ, thay thế cho radio ở phía trước dấu phảy 27 B ―besides‖ = moreover, in addtion to: thêm vào đó, bên cạnh đó. Khác với ―beside‖: bên cạnh (vị trí) 28 D ―like‖: như là…(liệt kê) = such as 29 C ―that‖ và ―this‖ đều không phù hợp, vì không phải nói đến một loại sách cụ thể nào đó. Giữa mạo từ the và a thì the book là đúng hơn cả 30 B
HỌC TIẾNG ANH CÙNG ANH DƯƠNG LÊ HẢI TRIỀU EXERCISE 31 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SƠ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC LẦN 2- 2016 (130866) 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 THE BOOK IN THE 21st CENTURY How many times in the last hundred years or so have people talked of the imminent death of the book? Films were an early threat because they were so effective at telling stories in a visual way Next there was radio, (26) stepped into the mid-twentieth century and provided such an alternative to books as drama, documentaries and discussions When television arrived, many people believed that it would finish the book off Nowadays, (27) the threat by TV, the book is thought to be endangered by computers and the Internet, and by other technological attractions (28) theCD and the video game, too Surely there are now reasons why (29) book ought to be dead, or at least very badly injured If so, why does it not show proper respect for these reportedly less literate times (30) die out? There is clearly more than a single answer to this question Firstly, we have more leisure time than we(31) to, and people are generally living longer, which means there is more time to more (including reading books) As (32) as this, there is the strength of the book as a tradition We are all too dismissive of traditions in our modern world, but HỌC TIẾNG ANH CÙNG ANH DƯƠNG LÊ HẢI TRIỀU they can have very strong pull(33) us Added to this, the book is such a practical tool: it doesn't cost too (34) , it is usually small enough to carry around, and it can easily be (35) We will never go without books, because they have served us so well for so long B which C why D that Question 26 A where B besides C with D next Question 27 A near B as C to D like Question 28 A for B this C the D a Question 29 A that B and C but D since Question 30 A so B liked C used D had Question 31 A got B long C soon D good Question 32 A well B on C in D by Question 33 A of B more C less D much Question 34 A many B rewritten C retold D revisited Question 35 A repaid HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 26 B ―which‖ mệnh đề quan hệ, thay cho radio phía trước dấu phảy 27 B ―besides‖ = moreover, in addtion to: thêm vào đó, bên cạnh Khác với ―beside‖: bên cạnh (vị trí) 28 D ―like‖: là…(liệt kê) = such as 29 C ―that‖ ―this‖ không phù hợp, khơng phải nói đến loại sách cụ thể Giữa mạo từ the a the book 30 B Liên kết vế câu, vế có giống chức câu, nên dùng liên từ and 31 C ―used to‖: ―used to‖ + V nguyên thể 32 A Cụm ―as soon as‖: khi… 33 B ―they have very strong pull on us‖: chúng có sức hút/sức lơi kéo lớn 34 D ―too much‖: nhiều Khi giá dùng much khơng dùng many, more hay less 35 D ―revisit‖: nhìn lại/thăm lại Trong ngữ cảnh dịch đọc lại sách EXERCISE 32 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐA PHÚC LẦN - 2016 * [133279] Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of blanks When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you not (45) understand Sometimes you (46) the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (47) of accuracy you require and the time at your disposal If you are the sort of person who tends to turn to the dictionary frequently, it is (48) remembering that every dictionary has its limitations Each definition is only an approximation and one builds up an accurate picture of the meaning of a word only after meeting it in a (49)_ of contexts It is also important to recognize the special dangers of dictionaries that translate from English into your native language and vice versa If you must use a dictionary, it is usually far safer to (50) an English- English dictionary In most exams you are not permitted to use a dictionary (51) you are allowed to use one, it is very time- consuming to look up words, and time in exams is usually limited You are, (52) , forced to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words When you come across unknown words in an exam text, it is very easy to panic However, if you develop efficient techniques for guessing the meaning, you will(53) a number of possible problems and help yourself to understand far more of the text than you at first likely Two strategies which may help you guess the meaning of a word are: using contextual clues, both within the sentence and outside, and making uses (54) clues derived from the formation of the word Question 45 A totally B wholly C fully D complete B inspect C check D control Question 46 A examine Question 47 A degree B level C extent D range B worth C vital D essential Question 48 A valuable Question 49 A diversity B multiple C variety D variation B inquire C survey D infer Question 50 A consult Question 51 A Provided B Even if C In case D Although Question 52 A but B however C so that D therefore 51 Question 53 A overcome B surpass C get on D go over Question 54 A on B about C of D with HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 45 C Cần adv => loại D Ý A,B,C nghĩa hoàn toàn nhiên có từ ―understand‖ nên phải dùng fully 46 C Chọn theo nghĩa: kiểm tra nghĩa từ điển ―check the meaning in a dictionary‖ 47 A Chọn theo nghĩa: degree: mức độ, level: trình độ, extent: phạm vi, range: dãy 48 B It is worth + Ving: đáng để làm 49 C A variety of + N (số nhiều) = a lot of 50 A Chọn theo nghĩa: consult : tham khảo, inquire: yêu cầu, survey: điều tra, infer: suy 51 B Chọn theo nghĩa: even if: khi, provided: miễn là, in case: trường hợp, although: 52 D Câu kết câu => chọn D 53 A Chọn theo nghĩa: overcome : vượt qua (thường khó khăn, vấn đề), surpass: vượt trơi, get on: làm đó, go over = revise 54 C Make use of: tận dụng EXERCISE 33 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT TRẦN PHÚ- HOÀN KIẾM 2016 (130742) 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 blank from 52 to 61 http://dethithu.net Tomatoes – the whole truth Leading scientists have (52) that tomatoes can be of great benefit to our health A lot of research has been (53) _ out in recent years It‘s the whole tomato (54) may lower cancer risks, not individual compounds, (55) to new research Experts have discovered that taking the antioxidant lycopene – (56) is found in tomatoes, but is increasingly popular (57) a health food suppplement because of its link to a reduced risk of cancer – did not work as (58) as eating whole tomatoes Scientists believe people (59) eat them in pastas, salads, tomato juice and pizza Recent finding suggests that the risks (60) poor eating habits cannot be reserved with a pill We shouldn‘t (61) easy solutions to a complex problem Question 52: A shouted B announced C called D told Question 53: A taken B looked C carried D made Question 54: A that B who C where D whom Question 55: A dependingB discussing C suggesting D according Question 56: A when B which C while D what Question 57: A to B on C as D from Question 58: A more B well C good D better Question 59: A must B would C should D.did Question 60: A on B for C to D of Question 61: A experience B inspect C.expect D direct HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 52 B ―announce‖: công bố, thông báo ―shout‖: kêu la, la hét ―call‖: gọi ―tell‖: bảo, nói 53 C Cụm ―carry out‖: tiến hành (một thí nghiệm, khảo sát,…) 54 A Cấu trúc nhấn mạnh ―It is…that…‖ Thành phần có bỏ khơng ảnh hưởng đến nghĩa câu 55 D ―according to st/sb‖: theo ai/cái 56 B ―which‖ mệnh đề quan hệ, thay cho the antioxidant lycopene phía trước 57 C ―as a health food suppplement‖: phần bổ sung thực phẩm có lợi cho sức khoẻ 58 B Phía trước có động từ work, nên dùng trạng từ ―well‖ trạng từ good 59 C ―should‖: nên Chuyên gia tin người nên sử dụng… 60 D ―the risk of…‖: mối nguy hại, nguy của… 61 C ―expect‖: mong đợi Chúng ta không nên mong đợi giải pháp dễ dàng cho vấn đề phức tạp EXERCISE 34 ĐÈ THI THỬ BẮC GIANG 4/2016 (127537 ) 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 35 to 44 Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview: Always arrive early If you not know (35) the organization is located, call for exact directions (36) _ advance Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or (37) events If you are running late, call right away and let someone know The best time to arrive is approximately - 10 minutes early Give (38) _ the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect Be (39) to everyone as soon as you walk in the door Wear a professional business suit This point should be emphasized enough First (40) are extremely important in the interview process Women should (41) wearing too much jewelry or make up Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume It is (42) important that you feel comfortable While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is (43) _ informal environment, call before and ask Regardless, you can never be overdressed (44) http://dethithu.net you are wearing a tailored suit Question 35: A why B when C where D that Question 36: A with B in C on D for Question 37: A expected B unexpected C unexpectedly D expectedly Question 38: A you B your C yours D yourself Question 39: A pleasant B happy C disappointed D excited Question 40: A attentions B attendances C impressions D pressures Question 41: A avoid B suggest C enjoy D mind Question 42: A too B also C either D so Question 43: A a B an C the D no article Question 44: A as if B why C unless D if HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 35 C Ở có từ ―locate‖ (vị trí, đặt vị trí…) nên phải dùng ―where‖ 36 B ―in advance‖: trước (về thời gian) – call for exact directions in advance: gọi hỏi phương hướng xác trước 37 B Ở cần tính từ, phía sau danh từ (events) ―unexpected‖: khơng dự đến, khơng lường đến, ngồi ý muốn 38 D ―yourself‖ (đại từ): tự thân bạn, bạn 39 A ―pleasant‖ (adj) [to sb]: lịch sự, thân thiện 40 C ―first impression‖: ấn tượng, dấu ấn 41 A ―avoid‖ (v) + Ving: tránh làm 42 B ―also‖: cũng, câu tiếp nối ý câu phía trước 43 B Phía sau có ―informal‖ mạo từ thích hợp ―an‖ 44 D Nguyên nhân – kết quả: Nếu bạn mặc đồ may đo, bạn ăn mặc diện EXERCISE 35 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT SỞ GD&ĐT BẮC NINH 2016 143593 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 from 16 to 25 Over the last few years, the use of the Internet has increased dramatically in French schools, offices, and homes and this trend continues to grow Who could have imagined, even in the last decade, that we would be able to (16) our friends, colleagues and clients around the world simply through the (17) of a mouse and a modem? There is no doubt, like any invention, that the Internet can be used for good or bad but it is here to stay and has (18) the way we communicate In the world of business, no corporation can be competitive unless it (19) access to the Internet It has become essential to advertise your product and service in this way and an increasing number of companies are using this opportunity to reach a greater number of (20) consumers Indeed, the bigger the website is, (21) professional the company seems to be Similarly in education, the opportunities that the Internet can (22) _ are vast More and more students are (23) on the Internet for their research; for instance, a physics undergraduate in Paris can download information from a university library in the United States in minutes From the latest research in scientific and linguistic fields to new theories in psychology and history, all this may be published on the worldhttp://dethithu.net wide web What will be the future for the Internet in France? It has been (24) that 60% of homes and 50% business will have access to the Internet within five years Children, students and professionals will be able to (25) and explore the world as they have never done before Question 16: A contact B stay in touch C keep touch D talk Question 17: A click B running C tick D clap Question 18: A been changed B revolutionized C adapted D modified Question 19: A gets B approaches C downloads D uses Question 20: A would-be B potential C competent D future Question 21: A the most B more and more C more D the more Question 22: A take B support C miss D provide Question 23: A relying B working C downloading D surfing Question 24: A estimated B calculated C claimed D announced Question 25: A log off B take on C log on D switch on HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 16 A – contact someone (liên lạc với đó) 17 A – click of a mouse (cái nhấp chuột) 18 D – modify (thay đổi nho nhỏ cho phù hợp) 19 A – get access to the Internet (truy cập vào Internet) 20 B – potential consumer (người tiêu dùng tiềm năng) 21 D – cấu trúc so sánh kép double comparison : The + comparative + S + V the + comparative + S + V 22 D – provide (cung cấp, đem lại cho) 23 B – work for something (làm việc cho đó) 24 A – estimate (ước chừng, khơng chắn) Những từ lại mang tính chắn => không dùng 25 C – log on (truy cập) EXECISE 36 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT NAM ĐỊNH LẦN -2016 (ID: 140573 )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 from 33 to 42 Everyone wants to reduce pollution But the pollution problem is (33) complicated as it is serious It is complicated (34) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people (35) , exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution But the automobile (36) transportation for millions of people Factories discharge much (37) the material that pollutes the air and water, but factories give employment to a large number of people Thus, to end (38) greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (39) using many things that benefit them Most of the people not want to that, of course But pollution can be (40) reduced in several ways Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the (41) of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause Governments can pass and enforce laws that (42) businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities 33 A as B more C less D like 34 A so B while C though D because 35 A Specific B For example C Such as D Like 36 A takes B affords C carries D provides 37 A about B for C of D with 38 A or B and C as well D then 39 A start B continue C stop D go on 40 A carefully B unexpectedly C gradually D little 41 A way B figure C number D amount 42 A forbid B prevent C request D require HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 33 áp án: A Cấu trúc so sánh bằng: tobe+ as+ adj+ as Ô nhiễm vấn đề phức tạp nha nghiêm trọng 34 áp án: D Dịch: phức tạp nhiều nhiễm gay thứ có lợi cho người -> 35 áp án: B For example= cho ví dụ Dịch: ví dụ, tổn hại từ tơ gây phần lớn nhiễm khơng khí 36 áp án: D Take= làm, afford = cấp cho, carry= mang vác, provide= cung cấp Dịch: ô tô cung cấp phương tiện lại cho hàng triệu người 37 áp án: C Much/many of sth= phần lớn… Many với danh từ đếm much với danh từ không đếm 38 áp án: A ―to end greatly reduce pollution immediately‖ để kết thúc … giảm thiểu ô nhiễm -> ―or‖ mang ý lựa chọn hành động 39 áp án: C ―people would have to using many things‖ người phải … sử dụng nhiều thứ, kết hợp với câu trước giảm thiểu ô nhiễm -> stop 40 áp án: C Ý đầu đoạn 2: nhiễm giảm việc bỏ việc gậy ô nhiễm mà người làm Nhưng không muốn làm điều Nhưng nhiễm giảm… theo nhiều cách -> giảm ô nhiễm khơng chuyển sang giảm = gradually 41 áp án: D A large amount of/ a great deal of+N(không đếm được), A large number of N (đếm được) 42 áp án: D Require sbd to sth: đòi hỏi, u cầu làm EXERCISE 37 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT TÂY NINH 2016 (142147)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 21 to 30 The tourist industry is (21) to be the largest industry Before 1950 one million people traveled abroad each year but by the 1900s the figure (22) to 400 million every year (23) large numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems For example, in the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (24) old tins, tents, and food that have been (25) But at a time when we have (26) freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (27) causing problems by spoiling the countryside Now there is a new holiday (28) called "Holidays That Don't Cost The Earth" It tells you (29) you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent the right questions (30) you go on holiday developed and developing nations The major tasks facing world leaders at present is to (61) everybody on the planet with clean water, basic education and the drugs needed to fight preventable diseases Installing a (62) in every classroom and liking us to (63) must be a lesser (64) , for the time being at least Question 55: A telephone B computer C internet D modern Question 56: A software Question 57: A secluded Question 58: A recorded Question 59: A shrinking Question 60: A economical Question 61: A give Question 62: A mobile Question 63: A the real Question 64: A priority B equipment B far B online B technical B electrical B administer B plug B outer space B importance C stationary C remote C broadcast C village C physical C donate C modem C virtual reality C criteria D hardware D uninhabited D D global D digital D supply D video D cyberspace D advantage HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 55, áp án C ―brought about by the internet‖: làm cho, gây ra, (=caused by the internet) 56, áp án A ―software education‖: phần mềm học tập 57, áp án C ―remote areas‖: vùng xa xôi, hẻo lánh 58, áp án B ―online government announcements‖: thông báo trực tuyến phủ 59, áp án D ―global market‖: thị trường toàn cầu 60, áp án D ―Digital divide is opening up between developed and developing nations‖: số chênh lệch ngày mở rộng quốc gia phát triển phát triển 61, áp án D ―supply‖ + with: cung cấp 62, áp án C ―modem‖: biến điệu (thiết bị làm thay đổi tín hiệu điện tử để truyền thơng tin qua đường điện thoại từ máy tính sang máy tính khác) 63, áp án D ―cyberspace‖: không gian tự khiển (không gian trực tuyến mạng lưới máy tính internet) 64, áp án A ―priority‖: vị trí hàng đầu, ưu tiên EXERCISE 48 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN HUỆ LẦN 3- 2016 (137288) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks Feminism, collective term for systems of belief and theories that pay special (24) to women‘s rights and women‘s position in culture and society The term tends to be used for the women‘s rights movement, which began in the late 18 th century and continues to campaign for complete political, social, and economic equality between women and men This article (25) specifically with the development of the ideas behind that movement and their (26) and impact Feminists are united by the idea that women‘s position in society is unequal to (27) of men, and that society is structured in such a way as to benefit men to the political, social, economic (28) of women However, feminists have used different theories to explain these (29) and have advocated different ways of redressing inequalities, and there are marked geographic and historical variations in the nature of feminism Historically, feminist thought and activity can be divided into two waves The first wave, which began in about 1800 and (30) until the 1930s, was largely concerned with gaining equal rights between women and men The second wave, which began in the late 1960s, has continued to fight for (31) but has also developed a (32) _ of theories and approaches that stress the difference between women and men and that draw attention to the (33) needs of women Question 24: A attention B benefit C notice D equality Question 25: A familiar B deals C provides D initiates Question 26: A influence B variation C pressure D problem Question 27: A those B which C most D that Question 28: A deviance B dismalness C diffusion D detriment Question 29: A equalities B difference C unequalities D Question 30: A spent Question 31: A equality Question 32: A sort Question 33: A specific B widened B freedom B range B general C lasted C independence C type C definite D D tradition D kind D vague HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 24 A Pay attention to smb/smt = ý, tập trung vào ai/cái 25 B Deal with smt = xử lý, quan tâm, làm việc với 26 A Influence = tác động, ảnh hưởng 27 D ―that of men‖ thay cho cụm ―men‘s position in society‖ ( khơng dùng ―those‖ position số ít) 28 D Detriment = hao tổn Deviance = lệch lạc Dismalness = nỗi buồn Diffusion = truyền bá 29 D ―feminists have used different theories to explain these inequalities‖ = Những người ủng hộ nữ quyền dùng nhiều lý thuyết khác để lý giải bất bình đẳng Equal = bình đẳng Equality = bình đẳng >< inequality = bất bình đẳng 30 C Last = kéo dài (cái kéo dài khoảng thời gian bao lâu, kéo dài đến bao giờ) 31 A Fight for equality = đấu tranh cho bình đẳng (vì ý đoạn nói bất bình đẳng phụ nữ đàn ông) 32 B A range of + danh từ số nhiều = loạt 33 A Nghĩa cụm: ―specific needs of women‖ => nhu cầu cụ thể phụ nữ EXERCISE 49 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN QUANG DIỆU LẦN - 2016 (132877) 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 FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D For many centuries, she was (16) only woman scientist to have a place in the history books Hypatia's father was director of Alexandria University, and he (17) sure his daughter had the best education available This was unusual, as most women then had few (18) to study After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria (19) she began teaching mathematics She soon became famous (20) her knowledge of new ideas We have no copies of her book, (21) we know that she wrote several important mathematical works Hypatia was also interested in technology and (22) several scientific tools to help with her work At the (23) , many rulers were afraid of science, and (24) connected with it was in danger One day in March 415, Hypatia (25) attacked in the street and killed Question 16: A a B the C one D an Question 17: A could B put C made D said Question 18: A teachers B classes C opportunities D customs Question 19: A where B there C how D which Question 20: A for B in C by D from Question 21: A or B as C because D but Question 22: A did B learnt C experimented D invented Question 23: A time B day C period D year Question 24: A something B anyone C nobody D all had has was Question 25: A B C D is HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 16 B ―the only + noun‖: …duy 17 C Cụm ―make sure [of something (that)…]: làm để chắn là, chắn 18 C ―opportunity‖: hội Hầu hết phụ nữ thời có hội để học tập 19 A ―where‖ mệnh đề quan hệ, thay cho Alexandria phía trước 20 A Cấu trúc ―famous for…‖: tiếng vì, do… 21 D ―but‖: nhưng, dùng để nối vế đối lập câu Chúng ta khơng có sách bà ấy, biết bà viết nhiều tác phẩm toán học quan trọng 22 D ―invent‖: tạo ra, sáng tạo Hypatia quan tâm đến công nghệ sáng tạo nhiều dụng cụ để giúp ích cơng việc 23 A Cụm ―At the time‖: lúc đó, 24 B ―something‖: thứ… ―anyone‖ ―nobody‖ không dùng câu khẳng định ―all‖ khơng đúng, phía trước có từ many 25 C ây câu dạng bị động khứ hành động kết thúc khứ ―was attacked‖: bị công EXERCISE 50 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN PHAN BỘI CHÂU 2016 [138044]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 to 10 The future of the daily newspaper is in danger With changes in people‘s reading habits and financial concerns, it seems that more and more of us are turning (1)………… from the traditional daily newspaper as a means of getting our information and going online or to TV news for the headlines and main stories instead Does this mean that newspaper will (2)…………become a thing of the past? Many experts believe that newspapers will survive in some form in the future (3) …………the convenience of the internet, their main rival The main reason for thinking this is that a large percentage of the population is (4)…………35 and has a strong newspaper reading habit For many of these people, reading newspapers is not simply a way of getting the information about (5)…………events but part of a traditional routine For them, catching up with the main stories electronically from news websites or TV news broadcast will never be a real substitute for turning the pages of a paper on the train or at the table However the main competition for newspapers (6)…………from their own online version Access to these is currently free of charge but for how much longer? Many newspaper corporations are (7)…………that the only way forward for all newspapers is to charge customers to read the online versions Apparently, surveys (8)…………that as many as 48%of British and American consumers are prepared to pay for this service, although they are not prepared to pay very (9)…………! Would you be willing to pay for online access to news websites or should it continue to be free for everyone? Can you (10)…………a world without newspapers? Question 1:A.out B over C away D forward Question 2:A shortly B next C lately D early Question 3:A.although B however C despite D but Question 4: A over B more C after D further Question 5:A.modern B current C late D ultimate Question 6:A gets B goes C gives D comes Question 7:A accepted B insisted C convinced D chosen Question 8:A.tell B show C allow D describe Question :A lot B much C largely D enough Question 10:A imagine B predict C believe D fancy HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI C Turn away: quay lưng,quayđi Turn out: hóara Turn over: đảo, lật Shortly: a short time, not long Despite + N = inspite of + N: mặcdù… Although + clause= even though +clause Over = above: hơn… Current events: tin thờisự Come from: đếntừ Be convinced that clause: tin Show: chỉra Very much: rấtnhiều 10 Imagine: form a picture in your mind of what sth might be like EXERCISE 51 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT CHUYÊN QUỐC HỌC HUẾ 2016 [132406] Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate your answer POLAR BEARS Polar bears are in danger of dying out (45) some other endangered animals, it‘s not hunters that are the problem, it‘s climate change Since 1979, the ice cap at the Arctic Circle where the polar bears live has (46) in size by about 30 percent The temperature in the Arctic has slowly been (47) and this is (48) the sea ice to melt, endangering the polar bears‘ home The polar bears‘ main (49) of food are the different types of seal found in the Arctic They catch them by waiting next to the air holes the seals have (50) in the ice (51) the bears are very strong swimmers, they could never catch seals in the water This means that the bears (52) rely on the ice to hunt Polar bears also need sea ice to travel They can (53) a huge territory and often swim from one part of the ice to another They have been known to swim up to 100km, but when there is less ice, they may have to swim further and this can (54) fatal to the bears A number of bears have drowned in the last few years and scientists believe that it is because they were not able to reach more sea ice before they became too tired and couldn‘t swim any further Question 45: A Opposite B Compared C Unlike D Different Question 46: A cut B reduced C shortened D lost Question 47: A lifting B gaining C advancing D rising Question 48: A resulting B turning C causing D creating Question 49: A sources B means C origins D materials Question 50: A placed B set C brought D made Question 51: A Even B Although C As D Despite Question 52: A really B properly C surely D fully Question 53: A pass B extend C cover D spread Question 54: A prove B happen C come D end HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 45 Unlike + N: không giống 46 reduce in size: giảm kích thước (nội động từ) Cut: giảm, shorten: làm ngắn lại ( ngoại động từ) Lost (lose) : đánh ( nội động từ) cần nội động từ mang nghĩa giảm 47 chọn theo nghĩa : rise: tăng Lift: nhấc lên, gain: đạt được, advance: đưa lên, tiến lên 48 cụm từ : cause sb/st to V : làm cho ai, (phải) làm 49 source of food: nguồn thức ăn 50 Ở ý là: make (the air hole): tạo lỗ ; chờ đợi bên cạnh lỗ mà bọn hải cẩu tạo 51 mệnh đề mang nghĩa tương phản: gấu loài bơi giỏi chúng chẳng bắt hải cẩu nước 52 Chọn theo nghĩa: điều có nghĩa lồi gấu thực phụ thuộc vào băng săn 53 cover a huge territory : vùng lớn 54 this can prove fatal to the bears: điều coi điều tránh loài gấu EXERCISE 52 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐA PHÚC LẦN 3- 2016 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 11 to 20 All relationships go through difficult times In the past, when married couples had problems they usually didn‘t (11) They had to either (12) with each other or continue to live together in an unhappy relationship Getting divorced wasn‘t an option for most people due to economic and social reasons Some people believe that this wasn‘t such a bad thing They say that relationships require hard work and (13) ―If a relationship is going to last a lifetime, you have to keep working at it,‖ says Doreen, who is celebrating her fiftieth wedding anniversary this year ―It isn‘t all roses and romance (14) perfect all of the time These days young people give up when there‘s the (15) argument.‖ Experts agree that communication is key The most important thing is to (16) talking How many times have you heard yourself say to (17) , ―If only you‘d listen!‖ or ― I wish you (18) that!‖ The truth is, the (19) couples talk, the better their relationship (20) be Question 11 A grow up Question 12 A get on Question 13 A agreement Question 14 A No one Question 15 A smallest Question 16 A raise B split up B go out B argument B Someone B slightest B control C chat up C get back C achievement C Anyone C most violent C stop D make up D fall out D commitment D Everyone D most D keep Question 17 A anybody Question 18 A wouldn‘t Question 19 A more Question 20 A would B everyone B couldn‘t B fewer B could HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI C somebody C shouldn‘t C less C will D nobody D didn‘t D least D can 11 Chọn B ―In the past, when married couples had problems they usually didn‘t split up‖: khứ, mà cặp vợ chồng có vấn đề, họ thường không li dị‖ Split up ;li dị, tan rã Khơng chọn phương án lại khơng hợp nghĩa Chat up: ve vãn Grow up: lớn lên Make up: trang điểm 12 Chọn A Get on with sb: sống hòa thuận với ―They had to either get on with each other or continue to live together in an unhappy relationship‖: họ phải hòa hợp với tiếp tục sống mối quan hệ chẳng tố đẹp Chú ý: fall out with : cãi với… ( không hợp nghĩa) 13 Chọn D ―They say that relationships require hard work and commitment‖; họ nói mối quan hệ cần cố gắng nỗ lực trách nhiệm‖ Achievement n) đạt 14 Chọn A ― No one perfect all of the time‖: không hoàn hảo lúc 15 Chọn B ―these days young people give up when there‘s the slightest argument‖ : ngày nay, giới trẻ từ bỏ có cãi vã nhỏ nhất‖ Ở ta không dùng ―smallest‖ (thiên kích cỡ đối tượng hữu hình) 16 Chọn D Keep + Ving: liên tục làm 17 Chọn C ―how many times have you heard yourself say to somebody‖: lần bạn vừa nghe tự thân nói chuyện với đó‖ 18 Chọn A Ta có cấu trúc dùng để diễn tả ước muốn điều xảy tại: I wish S + would (not) V… 19 Chọn A Dịch câu cuối bài: thật là, cặp đôi nói chuyện mối quan hệ trở nên tốt đẹp‖ Cấu trúc: The + So sánh hơn… , The + So sánh hơn…: càng… Không chọn D ―least‖ so sánh nhất, không chọn B C không hợp nghĩa 20 Chọn D Không chọn A B câu nói vấn đề tại, khứ Không chọn C ―can‖ dùng để diễ tả khả xảy hành động EXERCISE 53 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐÀO DUY TỪ LẦN - 2016 (143362) 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 (55) history, women have always aimed for a recognized place in (56) Guided by their own (57) of knowledge and expertise, women like Marie Curie in science, Mary Wollstonecraft in literary writing, Simone de Beauvois in philosophical existentialist debate, and Marie Stopes in medicine, to name a few, have brought about (58) awareness of the role of women in any walks of life These women have helped redefine and (59) the nature of women‘s place in society Today the (60) of global women's organizations and the impact of women's contributions (61) society show that progress has been made and the progress in furthering the role of women in society has been some benefits to the (62) woman It is true to say that not all women have the same need The need of the woman who stays at home and (63) children will differ widely from the woman who works outside Nonetheless, in the extensive field of equal opportunities, it would be good to know that access is given to both with equal measure according to the true value of respective abilities It also would be good to know that the woman at home is recognized as a valued (64) business outside the home Question 55: A Among Question 56: A society Question 57: A region Question 58: A a Question 59: A gain consolidate Question 60: A right Question 61: A on Question 62: A own Question 63: A rises Question 64: A party of society just as much as the one who deals with B Throughout B social B farm B an B encourage C During C socialize C field C the C force B belief C limit B for C to B private C individual B raises C increases B competitor C partner HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI D Upon D socialist D path D Ø D D spread D at D personal D lift D member 55 B Throughout history = suốt chiều dài lịch sử 56 A In society = xã hội Social = thuộc xã hội, mang tính xã hội Socialize = xã hội hóa Socialist = nhà xã hội học 57 C Field of knowledge and expertise = lĩnh vực hiểu biết chuyên môn 58 B Trước danh từ ―awareness‖ cần mạo từ xác định: ―an‖ danh từ bắt đầu nguyên âm ―a‖ 59 D To consolidate smt = củng cố 60 D Spread = lan truyền, lan rộng Right = quyền Belief = niềm tin Limit = giới hạn, danh giới 61 C Contribution to smt = đóng góp vào 62 C ―some benefits to the individual woman‖ = số lợi ích cho cá nhân phụ nữ => dùng ―individual‖ để nhấn mạnh tính cá nhân, cá thể 63 B To raise children = nuôi trẻ nhỏ 64 D ―a valued member of the society‖ = thành viên đáng coi trọng xã hội EXERCISE 54 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐỒNG ĐẬU LẦN - 2016 (128040 ) 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 Our family has got many books All the …(33)……… of our family buy books and read them My mother says that books help us in self-education In ancient times, books ……(34)…… written by hand It was difficult to write a book …(35)……… a pen Then printing came into our life Printing played an important ……(36)… in the development of literature and culture Now there are a lot of books in the shops, there are many books in our flats But it is difficult to buy all books …(37)……… we want to read That‘s why we get books in public libraries There are some problems in our life and sometimes it is difficult to ……(38)… them I think that books can help us Last year I read a very interesting book ― An American Tragedy‖ by Theodore Dreiser th This novel was …(39)…… at the beginning of the 20 century The novel ……(40)…… The tragic fate of a boy and a girl, Clyde and Roberta ……(41)…… name It is a sad story This novel was written many years ago, but it is …(42)……… nowadays Books must be our friends during our life Question 33: A members B partners C groups D relates Question 34: A are B were C have D had Question 35: A in B by C with D at Question 36: A step B stage C chain D role Question 37: A who B which C when D where Question 38: A deal B imagine C create D solve Question 39: A published B presented C opened D constructed Question 40: A writes B prescribes C describes D mentions Question 41: A on B by C of D with Question 42: A amazing B favorite C popular D worth HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 33 A ―member‖: thành viên, cụm ―family members‖: thành viên gia đình 34 B Dạng bị động khứ, với chủ ngữ ―books‖ (số nhiều) nên động từ to be phù hợp ―were‖ 35 C ―with‖: với, ―write a book with a pen‖: viết sách với bút Lưu ý, không dùng ―by‖ 36 D ―role‖: vai trò, cụm ―play an important/essential/…role‖ thường gặp tiếng Anh 37 B ―which‖ mệnh đề quan hệ, thay cho ―all books‖ 38 D ―solve‖: giải ―imagine‖: tưởng tượng ―create‖: tạo ―deal‖ + with: giải quyết, đối phó 39 A ―publish‖: phát hành, xuất (sách, tạp chí ) 40 C ―describe‖ (v): miêu tả ―prescribe‖: khuyên dùng, hướng dẫn điều trị ―mention‖: nhắc đến 41 B ―by name‖ : [bằng] tên, [theo] danh 42 C ―popular‖: tiếng Cuốn sách viết từ nhiều năm trước, tiếng ngày EXERCISE 55 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐỒNG ĐẬU LẦN - 2016 (ID: 128506 )Read the passage carefully and fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply "Oxford", (35) in the city of Oxford, in England, is (36) oldest university in the English-speaking world It is also considered as one of the world's leading (37) institutions The university traces, its roots back to at least the end of the 11th century, (38) the exact date of foundation remains unclear Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities The University is also open (39) overseas students, primarily from American universities, who may (40) in study abroad programs during the summer months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship, (41) _ brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to study at Oxford as (42) The University of Oxford is also a place where many talented leaders from all over the world used to study Twentyfive British Prime Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair At (43) 25 other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number includes King Herald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan Bill Clinton is the first American President to attend Oxford Forty-seven Nobel (44) _ winners have studied or taught at Oxford 35 A put B placed C located D stood 36 A a B an C the D Ø 37 A learning B academic C graduating D scholar 38 A although B because C since D if 39 A to B for C from D up 40 A write B name C enroll D require 41 A that B where C whose D which 42 A postgraduates B postgraduated C postgraduation 43 A last B least C late D lately 44 A present B gift C medal D prize D postgraduating HƯỚNG DẪN GIẢI 35 áp án: C ― _ in the city of Oxford, in England‖ : thành phố Oxford, nước Anh-> cần tìm từ vị trí : ―located‖= nằm 36 áp án: C ― oldest university‖-> có tính từ so sánh -> cấu trúc so sánh với tính từ ngắn: S+ tobe+ the+ adj_est+ N 37 áp án: B Trước danh từ ―institutions‖ cần điền tính từ -> có ―academic‖(adj)= tính học thuật, từ lại danh từ dạng V_ing 38 áp án: B Dịch câu 3: Vết tích đại học, có nguồn gốc cuối kỷ 11,… ngày thành lập xác khơng rõ ràng -> vế sau giải thích cho đầu -> ―because‖ 39 áp án: B Open for= mở cửa cho 40 áp án: C ―who may in study abroad programs‖ : người có thể… chương trình học nước ngoài->Enroll= ghi danh 41 áp án: D ―Rhodes Scholarship, brings‖ -> đại từ quan hệ cần điền vật giữ chức chủ ngữ-> which Khơng dùng ―that‖ câu có dấu phẩy ―,‖ 42 áp án: B Postgraduates= nghiên cứu sinh, từ lại khơng tồn 43 áp án: B At least= nhất, dễ dàng chọn đáp án cụm xuất câu thứ 44 áp án: D Present = gift= quà tặng, medal= huy chương, prize= giải thưởng Nobel prize: giả thưởng Nobel ... less 35 D ―revisit‖: nhìn lại/thăm lại Trong ngữ cảnh dịch đọc lại sách EXERCISE 32 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT ĐA PHÚC LẦN - 20 16 * [13 327 9] Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your... như, respect= kính trọng, suppose= giả sử, think = nghĩ Dịch: không xem thất bại kết sống- họ thích nghi với EXERCISE 42 ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT BÌNH GIANG LẦN 2- 20 16 (ID: 137899 )Read the following passage... đàn ơng) 32 B A range of + danh từ số nhiều = loạt 33 A Nghĩa cụm: ―specific needs of women‖ => nhu cầu cụ thể phụ nữ 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