VTED.vn Thầy Bùi Văn Vinh – ĐHSPHN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 – ĐỀ SỐ 01 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (Đề thi có 06 trang) Họ tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: I Section A (8 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question A food B shoot C book D boot Question A secure B police C council D socialize Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question A medicine B endanger C addition Question A corridor B enormous C mystery Question A effectiveness B enterteinment C environment differs from the rest in D survival D separate D endangerment Choose the answer that best fits the blank in each sentence or substitutes for the underlined words or phrases Question In fact the criminals _in to because the front door was wide open and so they just walked in A needn't have broken B didn't need break C didn't need to break D needn't to have broken Question The city libraries present a gloomy picture of the _who used to flock the libraries every evening A gradual reduction of readers B gradual readers reduction C gradual readers of reduction D reduction gradual readers Question I have looked through the report, but I must admit, only _ A superficially B thoroughly C carefully D seriously Question - “Sorry, I’m late” - “ _” A You are welcome B No, I don’t mind C All right Well done D Not to worry Better late than never Question 10 - " Who wrote this poem?" - " It's said _ written by one of the Bronte sisters." A to be B to have been C to being D to having been Question 11 After Jill had realized that the new computer was not what she really wanted, she it for an other one A dropped B traded C turned down D bought Question 12 The new campus parking rule many students A affects B effect C has an influence D effective Question 13 Human carelessness has been _ damaging marine life A accused of B prevented C said to D warned against Question 14 “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” -“ _” A Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over spilt milk B All right You will be OK C Sorry, I have no idea D I’m afraid you will have to it “I always give the best things for you” VTED.vn Thầy Bùi Văn Vinh – ĐHSPHN Question 15 Anne was not _ to think that the test was too difficult A who B the one who C the only one D among the people Question 16 The teacher always that the student make an outline before writing the complete essay A reports B tells C says D recommends Question 17 Only if you what you tell others _ as they are told A will they B they will C they won't D won't they Question 18 " Would you like another coffee?" - " _" A I'd love one B Willingly C Very kind of your part D It's a pleasure Question 19 “Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?” - “ ” A Well I’m not sure when B Good, I hope so C Sure What’s the problem? D Sorry, I haven’t got it here Question 20 He had changed so much since the last time we met that I _him A could recognize B could hardy recognize C wouldn't have recognized D don't recognize Question 21 _of transportation has given someone the idea for a new type of toy A Mostly forms B Most every form C Almost forms D Almost every form Question 22 Helen is _ seafood, so she never tries these delicious dishes A allergic to B tired of C keen on D preferable to Question 23 _one day by a passing car, the dog never walked proper again A Having injured B Injuring C Injured D To be injured Question 24 _ you to be offered that job, would you have to move to another city? A Should B Were C Had D Provided that Question 25 If too many species _ out, it will upset the ecosystem A disappear B die C go D extinct Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction Question 26 It is time the government something to help the unemployed to find some jobs A B C D Question 27 I enjoy reading the article that you told me about it yesterday A B C D Question 28 Many languages used around the world they not have a form of writing A B C D Question 29 The bus was plenty of people who had spent many a happy hour shopping at the new A B C D Question 30 David is particularly fond of cooking, and he often cooks really delicious meals A B C D Read the 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 Large animals that inhabit the desert have evolved a number of adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme heat One adaptation is to be light in color, and to reflect rather than absorb the Sun's rays Desert mammals also depart from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constant body temperature Instead of trying to keep down the body temperature deep inside the body, which would involve the expenditure of water and energy, desert mammals allow their temperatures to rise to what would normally be fever height, and temperatures as high as 46 degrees Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles The overheated body then cools down during the cold desert night, and indeed the temperature may fall unusually low by dawn, as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel This is an advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight is absorbed in warming up the body, and an excessive buildup of heat does not begin until well into the day “I always give the best things for you” VTED.vn Thầy Bùi Văn Vinh – ĐHSPHN Another strategy of large desert animals is to tolerate the loss of body water to a point that would be fatal for non-adapted animals The camel can lose up to 30 percent of its body weight as water without harm to itself, whereas human beings die after losing only 12 to 13 percent of their body weight An equally important adaptation is the ability to replenish this water loss at one drink Desert animals can drink prodigious volumes in a short time, and camels have been known to imbibe over 100 liters in a few minutes A very dehydrated person, on the other hand, cannot drink enough water to rehydrate at one session, because the human stomach is not sufficiently big and because a too rapid dilution of the body fluids causes death from water intoxication The tolerance of water loss is of obvious advantage in the desert, as animals not have to remain near a water hole but can obtain food from grazing sparse and far-flung pastures Desert-adapted mammals have the further ability to feed normally when extremely dehydrated, it is a common experience in people that appetite is lost even under conditions of moderate thirst Question 31 What is the main topic of the passage? A Weather variations in the desert B Adaptations of desert animals C Diseased of desert animals D Human use of desert animals Question 32 According to the passage, why is light coloring an advantage to large desert animals? A It helps them hide from predators B It does not absorb sunlight as much as dark colors C It helps them see their young at night D It keeps them cool at night Question 33 The word "maintaining" is closest in meaning to _ A measuring B inheriting C preserving D delaying Question 34 The author uses of Grant's gazelle as an example of A an animal with a low average temperature B an animal that is not as well adapted as the camel C a desert animal that can withstand high body temperatures D a desert animal with a constant body temperature Question 35 When is the internal temperature of a large desert mammal lower? A Just before sunrise B In the middle of the day C Just after sunset D Just after drinking Question 36 The word "tolerate" is closest in meaning to _ A endure B replace C compensate D reduce Question 37 What causes water intoxication? A Drinking too much water very quickly B Drinking polluted water C Bacteria in water D Lack of water Question 38 Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph? A To show how they use camels B To contrast them to desert mammals C To give instructions about desert survival.D To show how they have adapted to desert life Question 39 The word "obtain" is closest in meaning to _ A digest B carry C save D get Question 40 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an adaptation of large desert animals? A Variation in body temperatures B Eating while dehydrated C Drinking water quickly D Being active at night Read the 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 In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greek’s chief god, Zeus The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the games were opened to all free Greek males who had no criminal record The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth Therefore, contests in “I always give the best things for you” VTED.vn Thầy Bùi Văn Vinh – ĐHSPHN running, jumping, javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds Originally these contests were held as games of friendship and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities presented The Greeks attached so much importance to the games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads”, dating from 776 B.C The contest coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of participants to please the gods Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished These athletes brought shame not only to themselves but also to the cities they represented Question 41 Which of the following is NOT true? A Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads B The games were held in Greek every four years C Battles were interrupted to participate in the games D Poems glorified the winners in songs Question 42 The word “elite” is closest in meaning to _ A aristocracy B brave C intellectual D muscular Question 43 Why were the Olympic Games held? A To stop wars B To honor Zeus C To crown the best athletes D To sing songs about the athletes Question 44 Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? A 800 years B 1,200 years C 2,300 years D 2,800 years Question 45 What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks? A They were pacifists B They believed athletic events were important C They were very simple D They couldn’t count so they used “Olympiads” for dates Question 46 What is the main idea of this passage? A Physical fitness was an integral part of the life of ancient Greeks B The Greeks severely punished those who didn’t participate in physical fitness programs C The Greeks had always encouraged everyone to participate in the games D The Greeks had the games coincide with religious festivities so that they could go back to war when the games were over Question 47 The word “deeds” is closest in meaning to _ A accomplishments B ancestors C documents D properties Question 48 Which of the following was ultimately required of all athletes competing in the Olympics? A They must have completed military service B They had to attend special training sessions C They had to be Greek males with no criminal record D They had to be very religious Question 49 The word “halted” means mostly nearly the same as A encouraged B started C curtailed D fixed Question 50 What is an “Olympiad”? A The time it took to finish the games B The time between games C The time it took to finish a war D The time it took the athletes to train “I always give the best things for you” VTED.vn Thầy Bùi Văn Vinh – ĐHSPHN Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 51 to 60 Owning a car has several advantages (51) you can go wherever you want, whenever you want You don’t have to depend on public transport and (52) you feel more independent (53) you are able to give lifts to friends, or carry heavy loads of shopping (54) there can be problems, especially if you live in a city Running a car can be expensive, and you have to spend money on items (55) petrol, servicing the car, and repairs You might also have problem with parking, as everywhere is more and more crowded with cars (56) most people feel that the advantages of owning a car outweigh the disadvantages (57) most young people of my age start driving as soon as they can (58) I think that cars nowadays have become more essential, but I also feel that they cause a lot of problems, (59) they are noisy and dirty (60) the large numbers of cars on the roads means that most town and cities are organized for the convenience of cars, and the needs of pedestrians are ignored Question 51 A First of all B As a result C Personally D Besides this Question 52 A however B personally C since D as a result Question 53 A In contrast B In my view C Besides this D However Question 54 A On the other hand B To sum up C Thus D For example Question 55 A as B such as C owning to D then Question 56 A Finally B Secondly C However D As Question 57 A For B Next C As well as this D Consequently Question 58 A For example B Personally C Nevertheless D In comparison Question 59 A for example B however C thus D since Question 60 A As a result B Moreover C Personally D In comparison 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 Question 61 The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country A permanent B guess C complicated D soak Question 62 My little daughter would spend an inordinate amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which comics she was going to buy A excessive B limited C required D abundant 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 Question 63 Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money A fearsome B expected C excited D optimistic Question 64 The situation seems to be changing minute by minute A from time to time B time after time C again and again D very rapidly II Section B (2 points) Part 1: Rewrite the following the sentences Question It isn’t necessary to finish the work today You don’t Question Sally finally managed to get a job Sally finally succeeded Question That’s the last time I go to that restaurant I certainly Question “I advised you to take a holiday” The doctor said “I always give the best things for you” VTED.vn Thầy Bùi Văn Vinh – ĐHSPHN “You’d Question If you don’t rest your self, you really will be ill Unless Part 2: In about 140 words, write a paragraph to talk about your future career ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… THE END “I always give the best things for you” ... Would you like another coffee?" - " _" A I'd love one B Willingly C Very kind of your part D It's a pleasure Question 19 “Do you have a minute, Dr Keith?” - “ ” A Well I’m not... best things for you” VTED. vn Thầy Bùi Văn Vinh – ĐHSPHN Another strategy of large desert animals is to tolerate the loss of body water to a point that would be fatal for non-adapted animals The... not have to remain near a water hole but can obtain food from grazing sparse and far-flung pastures Desert-adapted mammals have the further ability to feed normally when extremely dehydrated,