Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.. Interpreting the feelings of other people is not alw[r]
(1)SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 240)
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Education in the future
Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate Today’s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or a library to learn about their field Through their computers and the wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike simulated experiences Consider the following scenario of the future of education made possible through developments in information technology
For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory Some of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or instruction from a teacher For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home Students must complete a minimum number of study hours per year; however, they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit their family schedule They can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in other countries In order to ensure that each student is learning adequately, computer software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies on-line as well as that students’ learning materials and assessment activities Reports will be available for parents and teachers The software can then identify the best learning activities and condition for each individual student and generate similar activities It can also identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the students’ needs What is the topic of the passage?
A The effect of information technology on education B students don’t have to go to school any more
C Computer software will make sure students learn at home D Students can know about their weak aspects to focus
2 How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly?
A No time B Once or twice C Three D Four
3 Who/What counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning?
A Virtual reality B Teacher C Parents D Computer software What CAN’T the software do?
A Monitor the time the students learn B Design materials for the students C Find out the best activities for the students D Identify weaknesses of the students What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students?
(2)6 A campaign A Christmas A marks A asthma 10 A adhesive
B foreign B mortgage B curls B smooth B hang
C gain C wanted C collapse C although C exhaust
D sign D whistle D inherits D father D hill Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of these others:
11 A afterwards 12 A environment 13 A photography 14 A provide 15 A connected
B demonstrate B colour B recycle B famous B particular
C dynamic C happen C manage C program C continuous D survey D revolutionary D exhibit D credit D primitive Choose the best answer to complete the sentence.
16 The man got out of the car _ round to the back and opened the boot
A walking B walked C walks D walk
17 _ the jury believed in the burglar’s innocence, the general public did not
A Although B Because C In spite of D However
18.“I’m eighteen today!” “ ”
A Best wishes!” B Good day! C Congratulate! D Happy birthday!” 19 I’d like the work to be continued immediately once the rain _
A has stopped B stopped C will stop D stopping
20 One of the most miserable things that millions of families have to suffer from wars is that wars have set brother _ brother
A against B about C apart D with
21 “I haven’t got anything for you.” “ ”
A Never mind! B It isn’t the matter! C Nothing! D Not problem! 22.“What are you doing?” “ ’
A It doesn’t touch you
B It’s none of your business
C You don’t enter at all
D Look after your own affair
23 I tried to _ her, but she just couldn’t stop crying
A comfortable B comfort C sympathy D sympathise 24 The secretary put me _ to the manager within a couple of minutes
A across B up C over D through
25 I don’t think he will get _ the shock in a short period of time
A over b through C by D off
26 I hurt myself badly this morning when I fell _ the bedroom widow
A out from B out of C down D over
27 I think they are going to have a fight against each other They go _ each other furiously
A at B in C to D on
28 This year’s sales figures go _ our expectations What marvelous thing!
A for B along with C beyond D away from
(3)A in B out C at D by
30 Poor me! She is the one in charge of our team, so I have to play _ all her odd ideas
A along with B at c about D off against
31 No way will you beat him You don’t _ a chance He’s a hundred times better than you are
A hold B run C possess D stand
32 The doctor asked Mr Brown to keep _ fried food because of high amount of fat
A off B at C back D up
33 The government is putting _ some radical social reforms
A forward B in C through D off
34 There are a long line of people outside the cinema last week They queued _ to see a famous film
A in B on C at D up
35 The injury destroyed his hopes of being _ world champion
A peaked B topped D awarded D crowned
Read the passage and choose the best answer that best fits each space.
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are scarcely more than toddlers This is fine if the child shows a real interest but (36) _ a child could be counter-productive if she isn’t ready Wise parents will have a (37) _ attitude and take the lead from their child What they should provide is a selection of (38) _, books and other activities Nowadays, there is plenty of good (39) _ available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (40) _ them to read
Of course, books are no longer the only (41) _ of stories and information There is also a huge range of videos, which can (42) _ and extend the pleasure a child finds in books and are (43) _ valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad (44) _ as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programs not intended for their age (45) _ Too many television programs (46) _ an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning much more difficult; however, (47) _ viewing of programs designed for young children can be useful Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it (48) _ on television, so children will pounce on books which (49) _ their favorite television characters, and videos can add a new (50) _ to a story known from a book
36 A insisting 37 A cheerful 38 A bright 39 A materials 40 A provoke 41 A source 42 A uphold 43 A properly 44 A review 45 A set
B forcing B contented B thrilling B sense B encourage B site
B found B worthily B press B band
C making C hopeful C stimulating C amusement C provide C style C reinforce C perfectly C criticism C group
(4)46 A induce 47 A cautious 48 A serialized 49 A illustrate 50 A reveal
B imply B choice B revised B extend B dimension
C suggest C discriminating C transferred C feature C option
D attract D approved D visualized D possess D existence Read the passage and choose the best answer.
It is always thought that women are the second class in the citizen, and men are the first There is not real equality of opportunity for men and women Years ago, people were living in a man-dominated society Women had to obey their husbands and fathers absolutely Women’s place was in the kitchen and women’s work was household In many places, women were not even allowed to go to school Women had no rights, even the right to choose a husband for them-selves Men usually occupied high positions in society so they thought they were more intelligent and important than women Men considered women their property Sometimes, women were mistreated by their husbands and suffered this as a fate Many parents did not even want to have female children
Thanks to the women’ liberation movement, women have nowadays proved that they are equal to men on every aspect An average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be as intelligent as him Women can everything that men can, and women can one thing that no man can: they produce children
51 In a man-dominated society _
A Women were in the first class B Women had no rights
C Women were respected by men D Women got a good education 52 Years ago, women’s place was _
A in the Parliament Houses B in the Congress C in the Town Hall D in the kitchen
53 In a man-dominated society, men considered women their _
A property B queen C great love D all are correct 54 In a man-dominated society _
A all parents expected to have daughters B most parents liked girl babies C most parents did not want to have daughters D most parents did not like sons 55 Nowadays, women have proved that they are _ men
A more intelligent than B more important than C stronger than D equal to Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.
56 Not until recently has interest of tidal electric power plants been revived A B C D
57 Little they knew in 1926, when the first T.V broadcast began, that it would have such an impact on people’s everyday lives A B C D
(5)A B C D 59 Not one in one hundred children exposed to the disease are likely to develop symptoms of it A B C D
60 We must be quick There is a little time left A B C D
Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 61 Study all night is good for neither your grades nor your health
A Study all night is good for your grades B Study all night does not help at all C Study all night is good for your health D Study all night is helpful to you
62 My purpose in calling this meeting is to present the latest sales figures A I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sales figures
B I aimed to call this meeting because I wanted to know the latest sales figures
C I have called this meeting in order that I would present the latest sales figures D A and C 63 But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family’s business A Richard only took over the family’s business because his father decided to retire early B Richard didn’t take over the family’s business because his father decided to retire C His father retired early, but he ran the family’s business
D Richard’s father didn’t want him to take over the family’s business despite his retirement 64 I find myself at a loss to understand Harold’s behavior
A I lost contact with Harold, so I couldn’t understand his behavior B I have to lose a lot to understand Harold’s behavior
C I understood Harold’s behavior completely D I find Harold’s behavior quite incomprehensible PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)
I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one.
1 “ Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara”? said John => John suggested
2 Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded. => Despite his
3 I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
=> This is the first 4 The architect has drawn plans for an extention to the house.
=> Plans 5 It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday
=> You
(6)Bao Son street, Lien Bao district, Vinh Yen city
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I have read the advertisement of your university in our local paper, and I am very much impressed by its reputation, especially the Department of Accountant.
I will have finished my secondary education by the end of May and taken the national exam and I am very interested in an undergraduate course in your university.
Would you please let me know the admission requirements to it and will you send me the information about the course: tuition fee, its details and accommodation as well?
I would be happy to supply further information about myself if necessary. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully, Nguyen Van A
-THE END -SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ LUYỆN 241)
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
Question 1: There’s a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run _
A deep B deeply C deepness D depth
Question 2:The idea to nothing because I couldn’t afford to it
A went B came C turned D changed
Question 3: The players’ protests _ no difference to the referee’s decision at all
A did B made C caused D created
Question 4: Peter, Harry and Chuck were first, second, and third in the school cross-country race
A respectively B actively C responsively D tremendously
Question 5: By using all the latest technology, the yatch-man managed to cross the Atlantic in time
A record B lightning C top D quickest
Question :Why Peter to the party? He is always making trouble
A Don’t we invite B don’t you invite C not invite D invite Question The speaker fail to get his message to his audience
A Around B in C across D out
Question 8: You are under no obligation _ to accept this offer
(7)Question 9: no money would be wasted, we will use energy more efficiently
A so that B in order that C in order to D A and B
Question 10: Interpreting is not a mechanical process of converting a sentence in language A in to a sentence in language B , it is a complex art
A But B In addition C Rather D However
Question 11: You can always _Ann to give you sound advice
A bank of B bank for C bank at D bank on
Question 12: His emotional problems _from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think
A stem B flourish C root D sprout
Question 13:There should be an international law encouraging _
A afforestation B deforestation C forestry D reforestation Question 14: I’m not keen on _ control of the project to a relatively newcomer
A undertaking B charging C entrusting D allotting
Question 15: Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep with rapidly changing technology
A speed B time C fast D pace
Question 16 He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any _ on his movements
A obstacle B veto C restriction D regulation
Question 17: He was very taken _ by her aggressive attitude
A about B aside C apart D aback
Question 18: Most crimes that are committed are no more than theft
A slight B small C unimportant D petty
Question 19:John was asked to _ before the judge
A wit B testify C execute D prejudice
Question 20: She is extremely competent and
A industrial B industrious C industry D industrialized
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 number 21 to 30
(8)The secret of their adjustment lies in the combination of behavior and physiology None could survive if, like mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many would die in a matter of minutes So most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool, humid burrows underneath the ground, emerging to hunt only by night The surface of the sun-baked desert averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the temperature is only 60 degrees
Question 21: The title for this passage could be _ A “Desert Plants” B “Life Underground” C “Animal Life in a Desert Environment” D “Man’s Life in a Desert Environment” Question 22: The word “inexorable” in the passage mostly means _
A relentless B full C demanding D essential
Question 23: Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as _ A sources of flowing water are rare in a desert B water is an essential part of his existence C water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things D very few large animals are found in the desert
Question 24: The phrase “those forms” in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT _
A water-loving animals B the coyote and the bobcat C moist-skinned animals D many large animals
Question 25: According to the passage, creatures in the desert _
A are smaller and fleeter than forest animals B live in an accommodating environment C are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
D are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world
Question 26: The author mentions all the following as examples of the behavior of desert animals EXCEPT _
A they sleep during the day B they dig home underground C they are noisy and aggressive D they are watchful and quiet Question 27: The word “emaciated” in the passage mostly means _
A wild B cunning C unmanageable D unhealthy Question 28: : The word “Them” means _
A animals B people C water D minutes
Question 29: The word “burrows” in the passage mostly means _
A “places where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young” B “holes or tunnels in the ground made by animals for them to live in”
C “structures made of metal bars in which animals or birds are kept” D “places where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found” Question 30: We can infer from the passage that _
A living things adjust to their environment B water is the basis of desert life C desert life is colorful and diverse D healthy animals live longer lives
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 number 31 to 35
(9)difference between the language he uses and the language those around him use Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language like other people’s In the same way, they learn all the other things they learn to without being taught – to talk, run, climb, whistle, ride a bicycle – compare their own performances with those of more skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes But in school we never give a child a chance to find out his mistakes for himself, let alone correct them We it all for him We act as if we thought that he would never notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to Soon he becomes dependent on the teacher Let him it himself Let him work out, with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what the answer is to that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not
If it is a matter of right answers, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him the answer book Let him correct his own papers Why should we teachers waste time on such routine work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find the way to get the right answer Let’s end all this nonsense of grades, exam, marks Let us throw them all out, and let the children learn what all educated persons must someday learn, how to measure their own understanding, how to know what they know or not know
Let them get on with this job in the way that seems most sensible to them, with our help as school teachers if they ask for it The idea that there is a body of knowledge to be learnt at school and used for the rest of one’s life is nonsense in a world as complicated and rapidly changing as ours Anxious parents and teachers say, “But suppose they fail to learn something essential, something they will need to get on in the world?” Don’t worry! If it is essential, they will go out into the world and learn it
Question 31: What does the author think is the best way for children to learn things?
A by copying what other people B by making mistakes and having them corrected C by listening to explanations from skilled people D by asking a great many questions Question 32: What does the author think teachers which they should not do?
A They give children correct answers B They point out children’s mistakes to them
C They allow children to mark their own work D They encourage children to copy from one another Question 33: The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are
A not really important skills B more important than other skills
C basically different from learning adult skills D basically the same as learning other skills
Question 34: Exams, grades and marks should be abolished because children’s progress should only be estimated by _.
A educated persons B the children themselves C teachers D parents Question 35: The author fears that children will grow up into adults who are _.
A too independent of others B too critical of themselves
C unable to think for themselves D unable to use basic skills Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others
(10)Question 37: A hygiene B appointment C remember D neglect Question 38: A competence B comfortable C compliment D companion Question 39: A delicious B theory C attractive D alleviate
Question 40: A inevitable B innovate C innocent D insecticide Read the following passage and choose the right answer to each of the questions.
Are organically grown foods the best food choices? The advantages claimed for such foods over conventionally grown and marketed food products are now being debated Advocates of organic foods- a term whose meaning varies greatly- frequently proclaim that such products are safer and more nutritious than others
The growing interest of consumers in the safety and nutritional quality of the typical North American diet is a welcome development However, much of this interest has been sparked by sweeping claims that the foods supply is unsafe or inadequate in the meeting nutritional needs Although most of these claims are not supported by scientific evidence, the preponderance of written material advancing such claims makes it difficult for the general public to separate fact from fiction As a result, claims that eating a diet consisting entirely of organically grown foods prevents or cures disease or provides other benefits to health have become widely publicized and formed the basic for folklore
Almost daily the public is besieged by claims for “no-aging” diets, new vitamins, and other wonder foods There are numerous unsubstantiated reports that natural vitamins are superior to synthetic ones, that fertilized eggs are nutritionally superior to unfertilized eggs, that untreated grains are better than fumigated grains, and the like
One thing that most organically grown foods products seem to have in common is that they cost more than conventionally grown foods But in many cases consumers are misled if they believe foods So there is real cause for concern if consumers, particularly those with limited incomes, distrust the regular food supply and buy expensive organic foods instead
Question 41 The “ welcome development” mentioned in paragraph is an increase in A interest in food safety and nutrition among North Americans
B the nutritional quality of the typical North American diet
C the amount of healthy foods grown in North America D the number of consumers in North America
Question 42 According to the first paragraph, which of the following is true about the term “organic foods”?
A It is accepted by most nutritionists B It has been used only in recent years C It has no fixed meaning D It is seldom used by consumers
Question 43 The author implies that there is cause for concern if consumers with limited incomes buy organic foods instead of conventionally grown foods because
(11)C conventionally grown foods are more readily available than organic foods D too many farmers will stop using conventional methods to grow food crops
Question 44 According to the last paragraph, consumers who believe that organic foods are better than conventionally grown foods are often
A careless B mistaken C thrifty D wealthy
Question 45 What is the author’s attitude towards the claims made by advocates of health foods? A Very enthusiastic B Skeptical C Neutral D Somewhat favorable
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (46) _ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say Facial (47) _ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (48) _ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide The art of being (49) _ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way For example, we may understand that they are in fact (50) _ to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (51) _ stability This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (52) _ results For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (53) _ into their private lives
After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (54) _ medical information Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (55) _ employee or a values colleague?
Question 46: A reckon B rely C trust D estimate
Question 47: A manner B image C expression D looks
Question 48: A notion B feeling C view D reaction
Question 49: A successful B humble C good at D tactful
Question 50: A hesitant B reluctant C tending D used
Question 51: A psychological B physical C similar D relevant Question 52: A reliable B predictable C faithful D regular Question 53: A invasion B infringement C intrusion D interference Question 54: A confidential B secretive C reticent D classified Question 55: A laborious B particular C thorough D conscientious Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined pared that needs correction Question 56: The first domesticated (A)bird in (B)earth was probably (C)the goose(D)
(12)Question 58:Because not food (A)is as nutritious (B)for a baby as (C)its mother’s milk, many women are returning to the practice of breast (D)feeding
Question 59:The Homestead Act of 1862 granted 160 acres of land for (A)any settler who (B)would (C)spend five years on (D)the land
Question 60 :Despite the appearance (A)of the Mayan empire(B), there are (C)still Mayans in the region that they (D)once inhabited
Question 61:As soon as (A)800 B C, people (B)began to experiment with(C) methods of helping the sick (D)
Question 62 All the staff (A)in Tam’s film (B)are expected to some overtime (C)if the need rises(D) Question 63:The results of our marketing survey show that (A)there will be (B)quite a demand(C) for electric cars in the ahead (D)years
Question 64: That (A)cats have (B)nine lives (C) have been believed (D)for centuries
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)
I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one.
1 Her grief was so great that she almost fainted –> So great was her grief that she almost fainted
2 He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk
–> No sooner had he returned from his walk than he got down to writing the letter She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her
–> Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting her I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later –> Only when they told me about it later did I realize what I had missed You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mrs John –> Nowhere will you find a more dedicated worker than Mrs John
II Topic: Write a paragraph of about 140 words to tell about your family.
(13)sister with her study when I have time We are a close-knit family and we always share our feeling, happiness, or sadness with each other I love my family so much
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END -MÃ ĐỀ 004 MÃ ĐỀ 004
1 A 41 A
2 B 42 C
3 B 43 A
4 A 44 B
5 A 45 B
6 D 46 B
7 C 47 C
8 A 48 D
9 B 49 D
10 C 50 B
11 D 51 A
12 A 52 A
13 A 53 C
14 C 54 A
15 D 55 D
16 C 56 B
17 D 57 C
18 D 58 A
19 B 59 A
20 B 60 A
21 C 61 A
22 A 62 D
23 B 63 D
24 B 64 D
25 A
26 C
27 D
28 A
29 B
30 A
31 A
32 B
33 D
34 B
35 C
36 C
37 A
38 D
39 B
40 A
SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 242)
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
(14)PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions
Question 1: A mechanic B parachute C chemistry D character Question 2: A newspapers B magazines C vegetables D biscuits II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the
following questions
Question 3: A comfortable B secretary C necessary D intelligent Question 4: A instruction B computer C accurate D destroy Question 5: A achievement B arrangement C enclosure D reference
III Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks
People in many countries grow fresh water fish from eggs They move the small fish into lakes and rivers The fish live and (6) there People go (7) in these lakes and rivers They enjoy catching fish because fish is also good food Now the Japanese grow salt water fish Most of them are yellow tail fish Workers grow the fish from eggs Every time they feed the fish, they play (8) of piano music The fish (9) that piano music means food
When the fish are small, the Japanese put them into the ocean near the land The fish find some of their (10) food Workers also feed them They play the same piano music The fish (11) know the music They swim toward it and (12) _ the food In (13) months the fish are large The Japanese play the same music The fish swim toward it and the workers (14) them The Japanese get about 15 percent of their seafood (15) _ farms in the ocean
Question 6: A bread B born C grow D develop Question 7: A catching B fishing C shopping D
enjoying
Question 8: A tapes B lot C songs D films Question 9: A learn B recognize C think D realize Question 10: A self’s B own C own’s D self Question 11: A mostly B nearly C already D recently
Question 12: A find B bite C see D hold Question 13: A few B couple C a few D many Question 14: A grasp B seize C hold D catch
Question 15: A from B of C on D in
IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction
Question 16: The early we leave, the sooner we will arrive A B C D
(15)Question 18: Tree squirrels are active, noisy, and lively animals that make its home in tree trunks A B C D
Question 19: The Charles Dickens’ character Wilkins Micawber lived in optimistic expectation of a best fortune
A B C D Question 20: Daisy has such many things to that she has no time to go out
A B C D
Question 21: Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago because of the earth's climate changed drastically
A B C D Question 22: My brother has always helped me in time of need, and I wish that he was here now
A B C D
Question 23: Many charity organizations have brought food supplies and clothes to flood-effecting areas in the Mekong Delta A B C D
Question 24: After Tom returned to his house, he read a book A B C D
Question 25: Our former teacher told us not talk while the teachers were explaining the lesson A B C D
V Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
To a European, money means power, the freedom to as he likes, which also means that, consciously or unconsciously, he says: “I want to have as much money as possible myself and others to have as little money as possible.”
In the United States, wealth was also acquired by stealing, but the real exploited victim was not a human being but poor Mother Earth and her creatures who were ruthlessly plundered It is true that the Indians were expropriated or exterminated, but this was not, as it has always been in Europe, a matter of the conqueror seizing the wealth of the conquered, for the Indian had never realized the potential riches of his country It is also true that, in the Southern states, men lived on the labor of slaves, but slave labor did not make them fortunes; what made slavery in the South all the more inexcusable was that, in addition to being morally wicked, it didn’t even pay off handsomely
(16)inherited wealth but is doing nothing to increase it; what can the latter but take to drink and psychoanalysis?
Question 26: Which of the following can be concluded from the first paragraph?
A Money is made either consciously or unconsciously B Those who have a lot of money enjoy real freedom
C Some European acquire money and power without even being conscious of it D Some people not only want to get rich but wish others to be poor
Question 27: To an American, money means _
A proof of ability and manhood B "proof of ability and manhood" and "diligence and efficiency"
C diligence and efficiency D The freedom to whatever he likes Question 28: The author seems to believe that the natural resources in the U.S are _
A rich B on the increase C poor D limited
Question 29: In the passage, the word “fortunes” (Paragraphs and 3) is used twice What does it mean? A good opportunities B power C wealth D luck
Question 30: In the author’s opinion, an American renter
A will take to drink if he does nothing to increase his wealth B should feel more guilty than a poor American
C should feel content with this inherited wealth D is even lazier and more inefficient than a poor American
VI Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions
Question 31: "Do you believe in what the boy says, Mary?" said Tom
A Tom asked Mary if she believed in what the boy said B Tom asked Mary to believe in what the boy said
C Tom asked Mary whether she believes in what the boy says D Tom said that Mary believed in what the boy said
Question 32: John is fat because he eats so many chips
A If John didn’t eat so many chips, he would not be fat B John is fat though he eats so many chips
C Being fat, John eats so many chips D If John doesn’t eat so many chips, he will not be fat
Question 33: People say he won a lot of money on the lottery
A He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery B He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery
(17)Question 34: She is learning English because she wants to get a better job
A She is learning English so as she gets a better job B She is learning English in order she can get a better job
C She is learning English so that she will be able to get a better job D She is learning English so that she gets a better job
Question 35: "I am sorry, I forgot our appointment yesterday," said Jean to the dentist A Jean apologized the dentist for having forgotten our appointment the day before B Jean apologized to the dentist for having forgotten their appointment the day before C Jean apologized the dentist having forgotten their appointment the day before D Jean apologized to the dentist for having forgotten our appointment the day before Question 36: After the members of the committee had had lunch, they discussed the problem
A Having been served lunch, it was discussed by the committee members of the problem B Having been served lunch, a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee
C Having been served lunch, the committee members discussed the problem
D Having been served lunch, the problem was discussed by the members of the committee Question 37: If only I had studied hard last term
A I regret not to study hard last term B I regret not studying hard last term
C I regret because I studied hard last term D I wish I studied hard last term Question 38: You can only pass the next exam by studying as hard as you can
A Only by studying as hard as you can help you pass the next exam B The only to pass the next exam is studying
C You can have only one way to pass the exam, which is studying D Only by studying as hard as you can you pass the next exam Question 39: The students in my class no longer work as hard as they used to
A The students in my class didn't use to work hard B The students in my class used to work harder than they
C The students in my class are working harder than before D The students in my class didn't work hard any longer
Question 40: That was a very funny story which made everybody laugh
A That was a very funny story by which everybody was made laughing B That was a very funny story which everybody was made to laugh C That was a very funny story by which everybody was made to laugh D That was a very funny story which everybody was made laughing
VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
(18)A the bridge building was B the first bridge was built C the first building a bridge D was the first bridge built
Question 42: The cost of living has _ over 10 percent in the past years
A risen B raised C raise D rising Question 43: Now men and women remain single longer than they once _
A were done B C did D doing Question 44: He _ on his English study all yesterday evening
A was working B had worked C working D used to work Question 45: These chairs are _ better than the others
A very B much C either D as Question 46: Why did Berth ask you _ a bicycle?
A that you had B if you had C that if you had D you have Question 47: Malaria is a disease _ by the anopheles
A is transmitted B transmitted C transmit D transmitting Question 48: "Is swimming under water very difficult?" - "No, it’s just a matter _ able to control your breathing."
A being B of being C that you are D to be Question 49: Come with me I’m seeing “ The killer tomorrow _
A Are you? B Shall you? C Do you? D Will you? Question 50: No one has ever asked me that question before In the passive voice: _
A I have never been asked that question before B I have not ever been asked that question before
C That question has never been asked me before by anyone D That question has ever been asked me by no one before
Question 51: Our teacher said “The Second World War broke out in 1939” Indirect speech: _ A Our teacher said us that the Second World War had broken out in 1939
B Our teacher said that the Second World War broke out in 1939 C Our teacher told that the Second World War had broken out in 1939 D Our teacher told us that the Second World War had broken out in 1939 Question 52: "What’s it _?" - "A flute."
A said B spoken C told D called
Question 53: The girls and flowers _ he painted were vivid
A that B which C whose D who Question 54: All night long people danced and sang They did it _
(19)Read the passage and then choose the best answer for each following question.
Psychologists are interested in the reasons why some people like taking part in risky sports When they studied people who were learning to jump from a plane with a parachute, they found that parachutists’ bodies produced large amounts of two hormones, adrenaline and nor adrenaline, just before they made their jump
These hormones help to prepare us for any sudden activity Adrenaline increases the heart rate and provides more sugar for the muscles, while nor does adrenaline make us react more quickly However, nor adrenaline also stimulates apart of the brain which controls feelings of pleasure Some psychologists have concluded that it is a feeling of pleasure caused by this hormone which makes certain people want to participate in dangerous sports
Another possible reason is the level of arousal in part of the brain According to some psychologists, the brain tries to maintain a certain level of arousal They believe that people who normally have a low level of arousal look for excitement and new experiences in order to stimulate themselves, whereas people who usually have a high level of arousal try to avoid risks and unfamiliar situations in order not to become overexcited If the psychologists are right, people with a low arousal are the ones who enjoy participating in dangerous sports and activities
It is thought that people with low levels of arousal have a slower-reacting nervous system than people with higher arousal levels It may therefore be possible to find out your level of arousal by testing your nervous system A quick way of doing this is to put some lemon juice on your tongue If you produce a lot of saliva, your nervous system has been affected by the lemon and so you probably have a high level of arousal; if you produce little of saliva, you probably have a low arousal level If you have a low level, you might enjoy taking part in risky sports However, this does not mean that you have to try parachuting! 55 Why did the parachutists’ bodies produce a lot of adrenaline and nor adrenaline before they jumped from a plane?
A This is a natural reaction which helps to prepare one for sudden activity B Because they had high arousal levels
C It is a natural reaction which guards them against the effects of accidents
D Because they had taken drugs which led to the production of these two hormones
56 What two possible reasons are given for some people’s desire to participate in dangerous sports? A A lack of common sense, and a high level of arousal
B A low level of arousal, and an inborn desire for adventure
C The pleasure that results from the production of nor adrenaline, and a low level of arousal D A desire to show off, and a lack of common sense
57 What dose the brain try to maintain, according to some psychologists? A A high temperature
B A low temperature
C A certain level of arousal D A sense of safety
(20)A Because they already have the level of excitement which the brain tries to maintain B Because they are more aware of the dangers involved
C Because they already have enough of the two hormones, adrenaline and nor adrenaline D Because they would not be able to cope with accidents
59 What is shown by putting lemon juice on your tongue?
A It shows that you have a high level of arousal if no saliva is produced B It indicates your level of arousal by amount of saliva that is produced C It can indicate whether your saliva is more acidic or more alkaline D It is a good test of your sense of taste
60 What kinds of substances are adrenaline and nor adrenaline?
A Subatomic particles B Minerals C Vitamins D Hormones 61 What substances is thought to stimulate the brain to make us feel pleasure?
A Adrenaline B Nor adrenaline C Lemon juice D Manganese dioxide 62 Which of the following does adrenaline do?
A It weakens the muscles B It makes people afraid
C It makes the heart beat more quickly D It makes the heart beat more slowly
63 Where were the parachutists when, according to the passage, they produced large amount of the two hormones?
A On an airplane B In the air C On the ground D At sea 64 According to some psychologists, what kind of people try to avoid unfamiliar situations?
A People who not like lemon juice B People who have a low hormone content
C People who normally have a low level of arousal D People who normally have a high level of arousal
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)
I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one.
1 “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him
She reminded _ I’m afraid I haven’t got time to listen to you
I wish _ The police has just released John
John _ I couldn’t hear them because they were speaking too softly
They were speaking _ We spent hours getting to London
It took _
(21)Vietnam, in worldwide people’s eyes, is the countries of landscapes, beauty spots, tourist attractions, and of course historical addresses That means one can easily choose a destination for his journey to this very beautiful country Of all the sights, I would very like to recommend visitors a tourist destination of HUONG PAGODA.
Located in the North, about 30 kilometers south-west of Hanoi capital, Huong Pagoda has long been known as one of the most beautiful sights, the most important religious place to visit It was once named “NAM THIEN DE NHAT DONG- THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAVE IN VIETNAM” by one of the Nguyen Dynasty Emperors.
After about 40 minutes driving or riding from the centre of Hanoi Capital city, we will then arrive at a large stream (namely SUOI DUC) water wharf Catching one of numerous waiting boats, we can travel as far as kilometers to meet with the hillside ramps While on boat, we have chance to enjoy the very beautiful sights of hills, caves and enjoy the pure environment of water reflecting sky.
Climbing up thousands of stone ramps on foot or taking cable-cars uphill, we then face the main pagoda building Along the hillside path to the top, we absolutely forget all tiredness to be deeply stimulated by the natural beauty and fresh surroundings Stood on the top of upfolded hills the primary pagoda is together with supporting temples and other religious constructions.
Millions of home and foreign visitors come to HUONG PAGODA yearly to make it one of the most beloved tourist attractions not only in Vietnam, but the continent as well With the country’s promising economic development, the explosion of science and technology, the great attention to care for by the governments and people, HUONG PAGODA is more and more attractive to both Vietnamese and overseas tourists.
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END -SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 243)
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction
Question 1: If they took their language lesson seriously, they would be able to communicate with the locals now
A B C D Question 2: Every city in the United States has traffic problems because the amount of cars on America streets and highways is increasing every day A B C D
(22)more than three million girls C D
Question 4: The computer software industry is one of the most competitive markets in today’s
technological advanced society A B C D
Question 5: In the human body, blood flows from a heart through the arteries and it returns through the veins
A B C D II Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best option for each of the blanks
The Industrial Revolution in Britain was built on the use of machines in factories Since the 1950s, Britain's (51) industries have replaced machine operators with computers, and this (52) _ has led to a decline in the number of (53) _ in many factories Goods are bought and used much more than ever before but a lot of these goods are imported By the beginning of the 20th century, other industrial countries like the USA were (54) _ with Britain's exports, and countries in the Far East have been able to provide cheaper (55) since the 1970s Areas located with heavy industries are suffering high unemployment During the last 30 years, there has been a constant rise in smaller industries (56) as "light industries" These ones use electricity and are not (57) on raw materials such as coal so they are "footloose", i.e they can be located anywhere They produce such things as washing machines or spare (58) _ Some of these industries produce nothing at all, but provide services like distribution The consumer boom of the 1980s and the increased leisure time of most Britons have led to rapid (59) in service industries like banking, tourism, retailing and information processing, and in industries which distribute, maintain, and repair (60) consumer goods
Question 6: A manufacturing B big C large D running
Question 7: A replacement B change C exchange D automation
Question 8: A employers B employees C labors D servers
Question 9: A working B familiar C competing D fed up
Question 10: A things B products C produce D imports
Question 11: A considered B regarded C known D worked
Question 12: A dependent B reliable C dependable D command
Question 13: A details B parts C sections D gadgets
Question 14: A growth B increase C expansion D extension
Question 15: A everyday B home C household D expensive
III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 16: _the government fall, the stock market will crash
A Provided B In case C Should D Had
(23)A twice more than B as much twice C more than twice as D twice as much as Question 18: Please accept this cheque as a of your services
A recognizement B recognition C recognizing D recognization Question 19: : Price increases are now running at a(n) _ level of thirty percent
A.highest B record C uppermost D top
Question 20: Tom: "I don't think English is too hard to study" + Jerry: " " A I too B I don't neither C neither I D either I Question 21: _over long distances is a fact
A That electricity transmitting B That electricity can be transmitted C That electricity D That can be transmitted
Question 22: -Lorie is very thin, her young sister, who is quite heavy A unlike B dissimilar to C dislike D unlikely
Question 23: Population expansion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to meet _food A the requirement of B the command of C the demand for D the necessity for Question 24: It is essential _
A that everyone to know what to when there is a fire B for everyone who knows what to in the event of fire
C that everyone know what to when there is a fire D for everyone knowing what to in the event of fire
Question 25: Either excessive social obligations or just plain laziness him from his work
A has kept B has been kept C have kept D have been kept
Question 26: The reason why this game attracts so many youngster is that other video games, this one is far more interesting A comparing to B in compared with C on comparison to D in comparison with
Question 27: _one day by a passing car, the dog never walked proper again A Having injured B Injuring C Injured D To be injured Question 28: 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 Question 29: I cannot understand why she did that, it really doesn’t add up
A doesn’t calculate B isn’t mathematics C doesn’t make sense D make the wrong addition
Question 30: Only in the Civil War _ killed or wounded
A soldiers in America were B so many American soldiers were C many in America were D were so many American soldiers Question 31: I’m sorry I couldn’t come to your party last night
(24)A Yes, Can I help you? B Not at all Don't mention it C Thanks! Same to you D That's very kind Thank you
Question 33: With his excellent qualifications and a good command of English, James is _above the other applicants
A head and hands B head and ears C head and hair D head and shoulders Question 34: If it _ their encouragement, he could have given it up
A had been for B hadn’t been for C wouldn’t have been for D hadn’t been Question 35: All the students get the high marks in the test but Nga stood out
A got a lot of marks B got higher marks than someone
C got very good marks D got the most marks of all
Question 36: The judge the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment
A accused B convicted C sentenced D prosecuted
Question 37: I’d rather you _ in here
A don’t smoke B shouldn’t smoke C didn’t smoke D not smoke Question 38: I think I should have _your mother while I was passing
A dropped in on B come up with C got on with D run into Question 39: She never says a word; she’s as as a mouse
A quiet B small C slight D noiseless
V Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Colors and Emotions.
Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life I love them, and they are just as important to me as emotions are Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related?
Color directly affects your emotions Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is something that you can use to improve or change your emotions The color that you choose to wear either reflects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need
The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you Of course they also affect anyone who comes in contract with you, but you are the one saturated with the color all day ! I even choose items around me based on their color In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion that I need for the day So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel better
Color, sound, and emotions are all vibrations Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to move and flow This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy in motion Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body So, the fastest way to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to inhibit your emotions
(25)A Colorful clothes can change your mood B Emotions and colors are closely related to each other
C Colors can help you become healthy D Colors are one of the most exciting Question 41: Which of the following can be affected by color?
A Your need for thrills B your friend's feelings C your appetite D your mood Question 42: Who is more influenced by colors you wear?
A The people around you are more influenced B neither A nor C C You are more influenced D Both A and C
Question 43: According to the passage, what color, sound, and emotion all have in common? A They all affect the cells of the body B They are all forms of motion
C They are all related to health D none of the above Question 44: According to this passage, what creates disease?
A wearing the color black B exposing yourself to bright colors C being open to your emotions D ignoring your emotions
Question 45: The term "intimately" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A clearly B closely C obviously D simply
Question 46: The term "they" in paragraph refers to _
A emotions B people C colors D none of the above
Question 47: Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations?
A to show how color can affect energy levels in the body B Because they both affect how we feel
C to prove the relationship between emotions and color D Because vibrations make you healthy
Question 48: The phrase "saturated with" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A bored with B in need of C covered with D lacking in
Question 49: What is the purpose of the passage?
A to persuade the reader that colors can influence emotions and give a person more energy
B to show that colors are important for a healthy life C to give an objective account of how colors affect emotions
D to prove the relationship between color and emotion
VI Choose one word marked A, B, C or D whose stress pattern is different from the others in each groups.
Question 50: A engineering B compulsory C communicate D philosophy
Question 51: A agree B prepare C Summer D await
Question 52: A compulsory B domestic C substantial D dominate
(26)Question 54: A advertise B consumption C influence D history
VII Read the passage then circle the best option A, B, C or D to complete the following questions or statements:
During the 19th century, women in the U S organized and participated in a large number of reform movements, including movements to reorganize the prison system, improve education, ban the sale of alcohol, and most importantly to free slaves Some women saw similarities in the social status of women and slaves Women like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucy Stone were feminists and abolitionists who supported the rights of both women and blacks A number of male abolitionists, including William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Phillips also supported the rights of women to speak and participate equally with men in anti- slavery activities Probably more than any other movement, abolitionism offered women a previously denied entry into politics They became involved primarily in order to better their living conditions and the conditions of others
When the Civil war ended in 1865, the 14th, and 15th, Amendments to the Constitution adopted in 1868 and 1870 granted citizenship and suffrage to blacks but not to women Discouraged but resolved, feminists influenced more and more women to demand the right to vote In 1869, the Wyoming Territory had yielded to demands by feminists, but eastern states resisted more stubbornly than ever before A woman's suffrage bill had been presented to every Congress since 1878 but it continually failed to pass until 1920, when the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote
Question 55: What is the topic of the passage? A Women's suffrage B Abolitionists C The Wyoming Territory D The 14th and 15th Amendment Question 56: What is not among the reformation movements of women?
A reorganizing the prison B passing the laws
C freeing the slaves D prohibiting the sale of alcohol Question 57: According to the passage, why did women become active in politics?
A to improve the conditions of life that existed at the time B to support Elizabeth Cady Stanton C to amend the Declaration of Independence D to be elected to public office Question 58: The word" primarily" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _
A somewhat B above all C always D finally
Question 59: What had occurred shortly after the Civil War?
A The eastern states resisted the end of the war B Black people were granted the right to vote C The Wyoming territory was admitted to the Union D A women's suffrage bill was introduced in Congress
Question 60: The word " suffrage" could be best replaced by _
A citizenship B right to vote C pain D freedom
Question 61: What does the 19th Amendment guarantee?
(27)Question 62: When were women allowed to vote throughout the US?
A After 1920 B After 1878 C After 1870 D After 1866 Question 63: What is wrong about William Lloyd Garrison?
A He was living at the same time with Lucy Stone and Wendell Phillip B He used to be a slave
C He supported the rights of women D He believed in equality between men and women Question 64: What cannot be inferred from the passage? A The blacks were given the right to vote before women B The abolitionists believed in anti- slavery activities
C A women's suffrage bill had been discussed in the Congress for 50 years D The eastern states did not like the idea of women's right to vote
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)
I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one.
1 I get to work in 20 minutes
It _ It is necessary that this work be finished by Monday
This work _ It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice
I wish _ The bread is so tale we can’t eat it
The bread isn’t _ Who does this bag belong to?
Whose _
II TOPIC: In today’s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work While some say the children in these families benefit from the traditional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents’ absence Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.
In the business-driven culture nowadays, in order to adopt all of the so-called symbols of advanced life, in many families; both parents have to work hard all day long for their children to enjoy the best It’s true that those children benefit from the joint income and the same, those grew up lacking parental support, and this practice is creating a negative feedback loop.
(28)well as of life a child has So out of the love for their children, willy-nilly, both parents have no choice but work outside.
However, gaining higher economic status does not guarantee better child development, in return to this, something must be lost Parents with the help of close emotional bonds with children will be able to enhance a child’s motivation to comply with rules and requests and is associated with positive long term-outcomes so that they will grow up more independent, emphatic, and socially competent Secure attachments to parents will underpin a child for positive, self-fulfilling expectations about other people which he will take into future relationships.
In an evolving culture where parents spend more time working and less time with their child, the child’s overall development is the one to suffer- the long-term implications of which not yet fully realized Yet, it is important to step back and consider the quality of the current cultural environment and the ill-developed children it may produce, obviously this leads to the disability to handle relationships and the child fail to function better both socially and professionally, and this may impact generation after generation.
Children need their parents to be affectionate, caring beings, whether working parent or stay-home parent; it doesn’t matter much What really counts is that the parent loves the child, fosters secure attachments with her child and fathoms of what the child’s needs are Otherwise, it is society that bears the consequences; its citizens are all ill- developed ones.