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In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles.. The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle.[r]
(1)TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 015
I Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D ) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
01 In all probability, he is coming.
A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
02 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
03 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
04 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story. A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
05 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job II Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
06 I had a strange haircut, _.
A this surprised my friends B but I surprised my friends C my friends were surprised D which surprised my friends 07 No one knows exactly _.
A how the beginning of speech B how speech began C how did speech begin D of how beginning speech 08 I left my books at home, .
A that made the teacher angry B and I drive my teacher crazy C so the teacher was very angry with me D soon the teacher got angry with me 09 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so everybody would not be recognized B so as not to be recognized
C in order that she would be recognized D so that she will not be recognized 10 I had no qualifications; .
(2)C Moreover, they gave me the job D However, they gave me the job III Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is " Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
11 What is the main topic of the passage?
A what is involved in the recycling movement B how to reduce garbage disposal C what people often understand about the term 'recycle' D how to live sensitively to the environment
12 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A deed B belief C drill D exercise
13 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
A friendly B logical C cautious D responding
14 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A Middle East B South America C Asia D Europe
15 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A first B invaluable C natural D substantial
16 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products? A Because people will soon throw them away.
B Because they produce less energy.
C Because customers change their ideas all the time D Because they have to be repaired many times 17 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again B The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected C The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
(3)18 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A each returned bottles is paid.
B people are ordered to return bottles.
C not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. D returned bottles are few.
19 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy high- quality product B buy simply- wrapped things
C reuse cups D buy fewer hamburgers
20 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours. A as much as B not worth being compared to C more than D less than IV Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 21 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 22 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A Oceanography B History C Literature D Zoology 23 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
24 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
25 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A Printed mater B Talks with experts
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
26 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us? A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 27 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 28 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
(4)29 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
30 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To Whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
31 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their A B C D
winter homes
32 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
33 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on A B C D
unproductive land, and rotating crops
34 Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 35 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VI Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will (36)…… you in the fight for survival that (37)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (38)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (39 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (40)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (41)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (42)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (43)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (44)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 45) …… last
36 A combine B involve C bring D lead
37 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
38 A edge B start C limit D end
39 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
40 A interest B care C greed D concern
41 A feet B claws C paws D toes
42 A with B by C for D from
43 A publicity B publication C periodical D reference 44 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
(5)VII Choose the best answer.
46 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A hadn't wasted B wouldn't waste C hasn't wasted D didn't waste 47.Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A you know B you know C will you know D you will know 48 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A will be going B would go C went D going to go
49 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A same as B as if C as D like
50 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
A don't have to B mustn't C needn't D shouldn't
51 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A which B where C that D whom
52 " Let's play together, _."
A will we B should we C shall we D shouldn't we
53 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A runs out B goes away C goes out D runs down
54 It is imperative .
A that you had to arrive here in time B that you must arrive here in time C that you arrive here in time D that you shall arrive here in time 55. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
A The more/ the fewer B The harder/ the fewer C The harder/ the better D The less/ the more 56 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A face up to B turn up to C get up to D look up to
57 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A wouldn't be B would be C won't be D wouldn't have been
58 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A to have told B having told C to be telling D to tell 59 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A Come on B No, thanks. C Thank you D Not at all
60 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
A safeguard B safekeeping C defence D protection
61 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A was ringing B would ring C rang D had rung
62 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
A therefore B however C in addition D provided that
63 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A collapsed B ruined C destroyed D broken
64 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten." Son:
A Yes, of course. B Yes, let's C Yes, I will D Yes, I shall 65 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A last saw B have seen last C saw last D have last seen 66 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
(6)67 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy hasn't either B Daisy has, too
C so has Daisy D neither hasn't Daisy
68 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A ordered B sentenced C put D sent
69 They sat down to a meal.
A five courses B five course's C five- course D five- coursed 70 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A up B round C back D in
71 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A players B spectators C audiences D witnesses
72 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please? Lan:
A Yes, of course Here it is. B Yes, of course Here you are. C Yes, of course Here are you. D Yes, of course Here is it. 73 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
A Just B Hardly C No sooner D Immediately
74 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
A golden B gold C bronze D silver
75 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A turn it down B threw it away C gave it up D turn it up
VIII.Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
76.A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
77.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
78 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
79 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
(7)TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 020
I Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
01 What is the main topic of the passage?
A how to live sensitively to the environment B what is involved in the recycling movement
C what people often understand about the term 'recycle' D how to reduce garbage disposal
02 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy simply- wrapped things B reuse cups
C buy high- quality product D buy fewer hamburgers 03 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A people are ordered to return bottles. B returned bottles are few.
C each returned bottles is paid. D not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. 04 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours.
A less than B as much as C more than D not worth being compared to 05 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A Middle East B Asia C Europe D South America
06 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A invaluable B substantial C first D natural
(8)A cautious B logical C friendly D responding 08 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products?
A Because they have to be repaired many times B Because they produce less energy.
C Because people will soon throw them away D Because customers change their ideas all the time 09 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A exercise B deed C belief D drill
10 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. B The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
C The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed. D The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
II.Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
11.A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
12.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
13 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
14 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
15.A. rhinoceros B. leopard C. elephant D. tortoise III Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 16 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 17 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A Oceanography B History C Literature D Zoology 18 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
19 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
20 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A Printed mater B Talks with experts
(9)21 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us? A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 22 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 23 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry 24 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
25 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To Whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
IV Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
26 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
27 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
28 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
29 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story. A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
30 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
(10)winter homes
32 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
33 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on A B C D
unproductive land, and rotating crops
34.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 35 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VI Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will (36)…… you in the fight for survival that (37)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (38)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (39 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (40)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (41)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (42)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (43)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (44)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 45) …… last
36 A combine B involve C bring D lead
37 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
38 A edge B start C limit D end
39 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
40 A interest B care C greed D concern
41 A feet B claws C paws D toes
42 A with B by C for D from
43 A publicity B publication C periodical D reference 44 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
45 A stores B stocks C goods D funds
VII Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 46 No one knows exactly _.
A how the beginning of speech B how speech began C how did speech begin D of how beginning speech 47 I had a strange haircut , _.
A which surprised my friends B my friends were surprised C this surprised my friends D but I surprised my friends 48 I left my books at home, .
(11)49 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so everybody would not be recognized B so that she will not be recognized C in order that she would be recognized D so as not to be recognized
50 I had no qualifications; .
A Therefore, they gave me the job B That is why they gave me the job C Moreover, they gave me the job D However, they gave me the job VIII Choose the best answer.
51 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A didn't waste B hasn't wasted C hadn't wasted D wouldn't waste 52 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
A No sooner B Immediately C Just D Hardly
53 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten." Son:
A Yes, I will B Yes, let's C Yes, I shall D Yes, of course. 54 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A neither hasn't Daisy B Daisy hasn't either C so has Daisy D Daisy has, too 55 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A turn it down B turn it up C gave it up D threw it away 56 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
A safekeeping B defence C safeguard D protection
57 Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A you know B you will know C will you know D you know 58 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A went B will be going C going to go D would go
59 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A spectators B witnesses C audiences D players
60 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A where B that C which D whom
61 They sat down to a meal.
A five- coursed B five- course C five courses D five course's 62 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A to be telling B having told C to tell D to have told 63 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A would ring B rang C had rung D was ringing
64 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A No, thanks. B Come on C Thank you D Not at all
65 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
A however B provided that C in addition D therefore
66 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
A golden B silver C gold D bronze
67 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A have last seen B last saw C saw last D have seen last 68 " Let's play together, _."
A shall we B shouldn't we C should we D will we
69 It is imperative .
(12)C that you had to arrive here in time D that you must arrive here in time 70 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A face up to B get up to C look up to D turn up to
71 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A ordered B sentenced C sent D put
72. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
A The harder/ the fewer B The harder/ the
better
C The more/ the fewer D The less/ the more 73 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A ruined B collapsed C destroyed D broken
74 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A runs out B goes out C goes away D runs down
75 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A won't be B wouldn't have been C would be D wouldn't be 76 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A as B like C as if D same as
77 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A up B back C in D round
78 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
A turned B got C became D changed
79 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
A mustn't B don't have to C needn't D shouldn't
80 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please? Lan :
(13)END -TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 025
I Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 01 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
A Printed mater B Talks with experts C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
02 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University? A Oceanography B History C Literature D Zoology
03 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
04 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
05 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 06 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 07 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 08 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry 09 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
10 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A To provide an example of government propaganda
(14)C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
II Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will (11)…… you in the fight for survival that (12)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (13)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (14 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (15)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (16)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (17)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (18)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (19)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 20) …… last
11 A combine B involve C bring D lead
12 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
13 A edge B start C limit D end
14 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
15 A interest B care C greed D concern
16 A feet B claws C paws D toes
17 A with B by C for D from
18 A publicity B publication C periodical D reference 19 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
20 A stores B stocks C goods D funds
III Choose the best answer.
21 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A No, thanks. B Not at all C Thank you D Come on
22 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A didn't waste B hadn't wasted C hasn't wasted D wouldn't waste 23 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A had rung B would ring C rang D was ringing
24 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A goes out B runs down C goes away D runs out
25 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
A therefore B in addition C provided that D however
26 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A audiences B spectators C players D witnesses
27 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A as if B as C same as D like
28 " Let's play together, _."
A will we B shouldn't we C shall we D should we
29 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
(15)30 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
A gold B golden C bronze D silver
31 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy hasn't either B so has Daisy C Daisy has, too D neither hasn't Daisy
32 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A have seen last B saw last C last saw D have last seen 33 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please?
Lan:
A Yes, of course Here is it. B Yes, of course Here you are. C Yes, of course Here are you. D Yes, of course Here it is. 34 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A turn up to B face up to C look up to D get up to
35 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A having told B to be telling C to tell D to have told 36 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A gave it up B turn it down C turn it up D threw it away 37 They sat down to a meal.
A five- coursed B five courses C five- course D five course's 38 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
A Hardly B No sooner C Immediately D Just
39 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A destroyed B broken C collapsed D ruined
40 It is imperative .
A that you shall arrive here in time B that you must arrive here in time C that you arrive here in time D that you had to arrive here in time 41 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A won't be B wouldn't have been C would be D wouldn't be 42 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A sentenced B put C ordered D sent
43 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A in B round C up D back
44.Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A you know B will you know C you know D you will know 45. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
A The less/ the more B The harder/ the better C The more/ the fewer D The harder/ the fewer 46 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A that B which C where D whom
47 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A will be going B going to go C went D would go
48 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
A became B got C turned D changed
49 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten." Son:
(16)50.We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
A safeguard B safekeeping C defence D protection
IV Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 51 No one knows exactly _.
A how the beginning of speech B how speech began C how did speech begin D of how beginning speech 52 I left my books at home, .
A that made the teacher angry B so the teacher was very angry with me C soon the teacher got angry with me D and I drive my teacher crazy
53 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so as not to be recognized B so everybody would not be recognized C so that she will not be recognized D in order that she would be recognized 54 I had a strange haircut , _.
A which surprised my friends B but I surprised my friends C my friends were surprised D this surprised my friends 55 I had no qualifications; .
A Therefore, they gave me the job B Moreover, they gave me the job C That is why they gave me the job D However, they gave me the job
V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
56 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their A B C D
winter homes
57 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
58 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on A B C D
unproductive land, and rotating crops
59.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 60 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VI. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
61 A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
62.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
63 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
64 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
65.A. rhinoceros B. leopard C. elephant D. tortoise VII Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
(17)wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
66 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. B The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
C The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed. D The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again 67 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products?
A Because people will soon throw them away. B Because customers change their ideas all the time
C Because they produce less energy. D Because they have to be repaired many times 68 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
A responding B cautious C friendly D logical
69 What is the main topic of the passage?
A what is involved in the recycling movement B how to live sensitively to the environment C what people often understand about the term 'recycle' D how to reduce garbage disposal
70 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A deed B drill C belief D exercise
71 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy fewer hamburgers B reuse cups
C buy high- quality product D buy simply- wrapped things 72 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A Middle East B South America C Europe D Asia
73 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours.
A less than B as much as C more than D not worth being
compared to
74 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A each returned bottles is paid. B people are ordered to return bottles.
C returned bottles are few. D not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. 75 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A first B substantial C natural D invaluable
(18)76 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
77 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
78 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
79 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story. A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
80 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
(19)END -TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 030
I Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 01 No one knows exactly _.
A how speech began B how the beginning of speech C how did speech begin D of how beginning speech 02 I had a strange haircut, _.
A my friends were surprised B this surprised my friends C but I surprised my friends D which surprised my friends 03 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so as not to be recognized B in order that she would be recognized C so that she will not be recognized D so everybody would not be recognized 04 I had no qualifications; .
A Therefore, they gave me the job B Moreover, they gave me the job C That is why they gave me the job D However, they gave me the job 05 I left my books at home, .
A soon the teacher got angry with me B and I drive my teacher crazy
C that made the teacher angry D so the teacher was very angry with me II Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 06 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 07 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A Oceanography B History C Literature D Zoology 08 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
09 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
(20)A Printed mater B Talks with experts C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
11 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us? A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 12 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 13 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry 14 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
15 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To Whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
III Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold 16 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
17 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
18 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
19 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story. A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
20 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
(21)In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
21 What is the main topic of the passage?
A what people often understand about the term 'recycle' B how to live sensitively to the environment C what is involved in the recycling movement D how to reduce garbage disposal
22 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours.
A more than B less than C as much as D not worth being
compared to
23 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A substantial B natural C first D invaluable
24 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A deed B belief C drill D exercise
25 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A Asia B South America C Europe D Middle East
26 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. B The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
C The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed. D The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again 27 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products?
A Because customers change their ideas all the time B Because they have to be repaired many times C Because they produce less energy.
D Because people will soon throw them away.
28 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
(22)29 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy fewer hamburgers B buy high- quality product C buy simply- wrapped things D reuse cups
30 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A returned bottles are few. B not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. C each returned bottles is paid. D people are ordered to return bottles.
V Choose the best answer.
31 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A didn't waste B hadn't wasted C wouldn't waste D hasn't wasted 32 " Let's play together, _."
A shouldn't we B shall we C should we D will we
33 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A going to go B would go C will be going D went 34.Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A you will know B will you know C you know D you know 35. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
A The more/ the fewer B The less/ the more
C The harder/ the better D The harder/ the fewer 36 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A No, thanks. B Thank you C Not at all D Come on
37 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A won't be B would be C wouldn't be D wouldn't have been
38 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A get up to B look up to C face up to D turn up to
39 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten." Son:
A Yes, I will B Yes, of course. C Yes, I shall D Yes, let's 40 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A whom B where C that D which
41 They sat down to a meal.
A five- coursed B five- course C five courses D five course's 42 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A collapsed B destroyed C ruined D broken
43 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A back B up C round D in
44 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A put B sent C ordered D sentenced
45 It is imperative .
A that you had to arrive here in time B that you shall arrive here in time C that you must arrive here in time D that you arrive here in time 46 _ had i left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
A Just B Immediately C Hardly D No sooner
47 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A having told B to tell C to be telling D to have told 48 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
(23)49 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A runs out B runs down C goes away D goes out
50 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A gave it up B threw it away C turn it up D turn it down 51.We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
A defence B safeguard C protection D safekeeping
52 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A as if B like C same as D as
53 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A have last seen B last saw C saw last D have seen last 54 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A audiences B witnesses C players D spectators
55 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy has, too B Daisy hasn't either C neither hasn't Daisy D so has Daisy 56 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A was ringing B would ring C rang D had rung
57 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
A golden B gold C silver D bronze
58 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please? Lan:
A Yes, of course Here are you. B Yes, of course Here it is. C Yes, of course Here is it. D Yes, of course Here you are.
59 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
A in addition B provided that C therefore D however
60 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
A needn't B shouldn't C mustn't D don't have to
VI Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will (61)…… you in the fight for survival that (62)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (63)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (64 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (65)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (66)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (67)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (68)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (69)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 70) …… last
61.A combine B involve C bring D lead
62 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
63 A edge B start C limit D end
64 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
(24)66 A feet B claws C paws D toes
67 A with B by C for D from
68 A publicity B publication C periodical D reference 69 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
70 A stores B stocks C goods D funds
VII Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
71 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their A B C D
winter homes
72 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
73 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on A B C D
unproductive land, and rotating crops
74 Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 75 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VIII.Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
76.A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
77.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
78 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
79 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
80.A. rhinoceros B. leopard C. elephant D. tortoise
(25)END -TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 035
I Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 01 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 02 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A Oceanography B History C Literature D Zoology 03 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
04 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
05 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A Printed mater B Talks with experts
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
06 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us? A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 07 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 08 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
09 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
10 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A To provide an example of government propaganda
(26)C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
II.Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
11 A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
12.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
13 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
14 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
15.A. rhinoceros B. leopard C. elephant D. tortoise III Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
16 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A people are ordered to return bottles. B each returned bottles is paid. C not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. D returned bottles are few. 17 What is the main topic of the passage?
A how to reduce garbage disposal B what is involved in the recycling movement C what people often understand about the term 'recycle' D how to live sensitively to the environment 18 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A invaluable B first C natural D substantial
19 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
A cautious B logical C friendly D responding
20 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products? A Because they produce less energy
(27)21 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT A reuse cups B buy simply- wrapped things
C buy high- quality product D buy fewer hamburgers 22 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A deed B drill C belief D exercise
23 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours. A more than B not worth being compared to C as much as D less than 24 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again B The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
C The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. D The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
25 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A Asia B Middle East C Europe D South America
IV Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 26 I had no qualifications; .
A However, they gave me the job B Therefore, they gave me the job C That is why they gave me the job D Moreover, they gave me the job 27 No one knows exactly _.
A how speech began B how did speech begin
C how the beginning of speech D of how beginning speech 28 I left my books at home, .
A and I drive my teacher crazy B soon the teacher got angry with me C so the teacher was very angry with me D that made the teacher angry
29 I had a strange haircut , _.
A but I surprised my friends B my friends were surprised C which surprised my friends D this surprised my friends 30 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A in order that she would be recognized B so everybody would not be recognized C so as not to be recognized D so that she will not be recognized V Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will (31)…… you in the fight for survival that (32)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (33)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (34 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (35)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (36)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (37)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (38)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (39)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 40) …… last
(28)32 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
33 A edge B start C limit D end
34 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
35 A interest B care C greed D concern
36 A feet B claws C paws D toes
37 A with B by C for D from
38 A publicity B publication C periodical D reference 39 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
40 A stores B stocks C goods D funds
VI Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
41 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their A B C D
winter homes
42 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
43 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on A B C D
unproductive land, and rotating crops
44.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 45 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D VII Choose the best answer.
46 Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A will you know B you will know C you know D you know 47 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten."
Son:
A Yes, I will B Yes, let's C Yes, of course. D Yes, I shall 48 All right, Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A went B going to go C would go D will be going
49 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy hasn't either B neither hasn't Daisy C so has Daisy D Daisy has, too 50 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A destroyed B broken C collapsed D ruined
51 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A having told B to be telling C to have told D to tell 52 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A Thank you B Come on C Not at all D No, thanks.
53 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A goes out B runs down C runs out D goes away
54 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
A Immediately B Just C No sooner D Hardly
55 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A like B as if C as D same as
(29)A in addition B however C therefore D provided that 57 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A have last seen B saw last C last saw D have seen last 58 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
A needn't B don't have to C mustn't D shouldn't
59 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
A turned B changed C got D became
60 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please? Lan:
A Yes, of course Here it is. B Yes, of course Here you are. C Yes, of course Here are you. D Yes, of course Here is it. 61 " Let's play together, _."
A will we B shouldn't we C shall we D should we
62 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A rang B had rung C was ringing D would ring
63. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
A The harder/ the fewer B The less/ the more C The more/ the fewer D The harder/ the better 64 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A turn it down B gave it up C threw it away D turn it up 65 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A hadn't wasted B hasn't wasted C didn't waste D wouldn't waste 66 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A sent B sentenced C put D ordered
67 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A players B audiences C witnesses D spectators
68 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
A silver B gold C bronze D golden
69 It is imperative .
A that you must arrive here in time B that you shall arrive here in time C that you arrive here in time D that you had to arrive here in time 70 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A up B round C back D in
71 They sat down to a meal.
A five- coursed B five course's C five courses D five- course 72 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A face up to B get up to C turn up to D look up to
73 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A wouldn't be B wouldn't have been C won't be D would be 74 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A that B where C which D whom
75 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
A safekeeping B safeguard C protection D defence
VIII Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
76 In all probability, he is coming
(30)B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
77 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
78 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
79 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story. A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
80 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
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END -TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 040
I Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 01 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
02 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 03 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A Oceanography B History C Literature D Zoology
04 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
05 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A Printed mater B Talks with experts
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
06 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us? A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 07 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 08 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry 09 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
10 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A To provide an example of government propaganda
(32)C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
II.Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
11 A. rhinoceros B. leopard C. elephant D. tortoise
12.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
13 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
14 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
15. A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
III Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
16 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
17 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
18 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
19 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story. A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
20 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job IV Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
21 No one knows exactly _.
A of how beginning speech B how speech began C how the beginning of speech D how did speech begin 22 I left my books at home, .
A so the teacher was very angry with me B soon the teacher got angry with me C and I drive my teacher crazy D that made the teacher angry
23 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A in order that she would be recognized B so that she will not be recognized C so everybody would not be recognized D so as not to be recognized
24 I had a strange haircut, _.
(33)C but I surprised my friends D my friends were surprised 25 I had no qualifications; .
A Therefore, they gave me the job B Moreover, they gave me the job C However, they gave me the job D That is why they gave me the job
V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
26 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their A B C D
winter homes
27 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
28 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on A B C D
unproductive land, and rotating crops
29.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 30 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VI Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will (31)…… you in the fight for survival that (32)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (33)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (34)………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (35)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (36)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (37)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (38)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (39)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 40) …… last
31.A combine B bring C involve D lead
32 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
33 A edge B start C limit D end
34 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
35 A interest B care C greed D concern
36 A feet B claws C paws D toes
37 A with B by C for D from
38 A publicity B publication C periodical D reference 39 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
40 A stores B stocks C goods D funds
VII Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
(34)environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
41 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A exercise B deed C drill D belief
42 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy fewer hamburgers B reuse cups
C buy high- quality product D buy simply- wrapped things 43 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products?
A Because they have to be repaired many times B Because people will soon throw them away. C Because they produce less energy.
D Because customers change their ideas all the time 44 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A substantial B first C natural D invaluable
45 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. B The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
C The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed. D The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
46 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. B returned bottles are few. C people are ordered to return bottles. D each returned bottles is paid.
47 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours.
A more than B not worth being compared to C as much as D less than
48 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A Europe B Middle East C Asia D South America
(35)A logical B cautious C friendly D responding 50 What is the main topic of the passage?
A what is involved in the recycling movement B how to live sensitively to the environment C how to reduce garbage disposal
D what people often understand about the term 'recycle' VIII Choose the best answer.
51 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A sentenced B ordered C put D sent
52 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A threw it away B turn it up C gave it up D turn it down 53 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A runs out B runs down C goes out D goes away
54 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A to tell B to have told C to be telling D having told 55 They sat down to a meal.
A five- course B five- coursed C five course's D five courses 56 " Let's play together, _."
A will we B shall we C should we D shouldn't we
57 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A in B back C up D round
58 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A which B that C where D whom
59 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A saw last B have last seen C have seen last D last saw 60 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A turn up to B look up to C get up to D face up to
61 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A destroyed B ruined C broken D collapsed
62 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy has, too B neither hasn't Daisy C Daisy hasn't either D so has Daisy 63. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
A The harder/ the fewer B The less/ the more C The harder/ the better D The more/ the fewer 64 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten."
Son:
A Yes, of course. B Yes, I shall C Yes, let's D Yes, I will 65 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A witnesses B audiences C spectators D players
66 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A as B as if C like D same as
67 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A No, thanks. B Thank you C Come on D Not at all
68 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A went B would go C will be going D going to go
(36)A don't have to B shouldn't C needn't D mustn't 70 My uncle wishes he_ time when he was young.
A didn't waste B hadn't wasted C hasn't wasted D wouldn't waste 71 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
A turned B changed C got D became
72 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A had rung B would ring C rang D was ringing
73 _ had i left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
A Immediately B Just C Hardly D No sooner
74.Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A you know B you will know C you know D will you know 75.We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
A protection B defence C safekeeping D safeguard
76 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A wouldn't be B wouldn't have been C would be D won't be 77 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
A provided that B therefore C in addition D however
78 It is imperative .
A that you must arrive here in time B that you had to arrive here in time C that you shall arrive here in time D that you arrive here in time 79 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
A golden B gold C silver D bronze
80 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please? Lan:
(37)END -TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 045
I Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 01 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind
A was outdated B became more popular than her other books C was praised by critics D sold many copies
02 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 03 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A Oceanography B History C Literature D Zoology 04 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
05 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A Printed mater B Talks with experts
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
06 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 07 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 08 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
09 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
(38)10 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
II.Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
11 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
12.A. rhinoceros B. leopard C. elephant D. tortoise
13 A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
14 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
15.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology III Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
16 What is the main topic of the passage?
A what people often understand about the term 'recycle' B what is involved in the recycling movement
C how to reduce garbage disposal D how to live sensitively to the environment
17 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products? A Because they have to be repaired many times B Because they produce less energy
C Because customers change their ideas all the time D Because people will soon throw them away.
18 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A South America B Middle East C Asia D Europe
19 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours.
A as much as B more than
(39)20 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
A logical B friendly C responding D cautious
21 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A first B substantial C invaluable D natural
22 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. B each returned bottles is paid. C people are ordered to return bottles. D returned bottles are few. 23 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed. B The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
C The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. D The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
24 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A belief B exercise C drill D deed
25 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy high- quality product B buy fewer hamburgers
C reuse cups D buy simply- wrapped things
IV Choose the best answer.
26 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
A however B therefore C provided that D in addition
27 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A would ring B rang C was ringing D had rung
28 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A wouldn't waste B didn't waste C hadn't wasted D hasn't wasted 29 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
A turned B became C changed D got
30 They sat down to a meal.
A five- course B five- coursed C five course's D five courses 31 It is imperative .
A that you shall arrive here in time B that you must arrive here in time C that you arrive here in time D that you had to arrive here in time 32 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A have last seen B saw last C last saw D have seen last 33 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A put B sent C sentenced D ordered
34 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A round B in C back D up
35 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A goes away B runs down C goes out D runs out
36 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
A needn't B mustn't C shouldn't D don't have to
37 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A collapsed B destroyed C broken D ruined
38 " Let's play together, _."
A will we B shouldn't we C shall we D should we
(40)A to tell B to have told C to be telling D having told 40 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A No, thanks. B Thank you C Come on D Not at all
41 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten." Son:
A Yes, I will B Yes, I shall C Yes, of course. D Yes, let's 42 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A that B where C which D whom
43 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A audiences B witnesses C spectators D players
44 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
A safekeeping B protection C defence D safeguard
45 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A look up to B turn up to C face up to D get up to
46 _ had i left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
A Just B No sooner C Immediately D Hardly
47. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have. A The more/ the fewer B The harder/ the better
C The harder/ the fewer D The less/ the more 48 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A same as B as if C like D as
49 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A went B will be going C would go D going to go
50 Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A will you know B you know C you know D you will know 51 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
A golden B gold C silver D bronze
52 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please? Lan:
A Yes, of course Here are you. B Yes, of course Here you are. C Yes, of course Here it is. D Yes, of course Here is it. 53 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A so has Daisy B Daisy has, too C neither hasn't Daisy D Daisy hasn't either 54 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A turn it up B threw it away C turn it down D gave it up 55 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A won't be B wouldn't be C wouldn't have been D would be V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
56 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their A B C D
winter homes
57 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
(41)unproductive land, and rotating crops
59.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 60 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VI Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will (61)…… you in the fight for survival that (62)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (63)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (64 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (65)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (66)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (67)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (68)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (69)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 70) …… last
61 A combine B involve C bring D lead
62 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
63 A edge B start C limit D end
64 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
65 A interest B care C greed D concern
66 A feet B claws C paws D toes
67 A with B by C for D from
68 A publicity B publication C periodical D reference 69 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
70 A stores B stocks C goods D funds
VII Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 71 No one knows exactly _.
A how the beginning of speech B how speech began C how did speech begin D of how beginning speech 72 I left my books at home, .
A and I drive my teacher crazy B soon the teacher got angry with me C so the teacher was very angry with me D that made the teacher angry
73 I had a strange haircut , _.
A which surprised my friends B this surprised my friends C my friends were surprised D but I surprised my friends 74 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so as not to be recognized B so everybody would not be recognized C in order that she would be recognized D so that she will not be recognized 75 I had no qualifications; .
(42)VIII Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold 76 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
77 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
78 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
79 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story. A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
80 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
THE END _
(43)TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 050
I Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 01 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 02 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A Oceanography B History C Literature D Zoology 03 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
04 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
05 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A Printed mater B Talks with experts
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
06 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us? A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 07 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 08 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
09 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
10 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A To provide an example of government propaganda
(44)C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
II Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
11 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
A logical B cautious C responding D friendly
12 What is the main topic of the passage?
A how to reduce garbage disposal B what is involved in the recycling movement C what people often understand about the term 'recycle' D how to live sensitively to the environment
13 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A Europe B Middle East C Asia D South America
14 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A reuse cups B buy simply- wrapped things
C buy high- quality product D buy fewer hamburgers 15 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
B The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. C The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
D The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again 16 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products?
A Because people will soon throw them away. B Because they produce less energy.
(45)17 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A each returned bottles is paid. B not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. C people are ordered to return bottles. D returned bottles are few.
18 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours. A more than B not worth being compared to C as much as D less than 19 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A drill B exercise C belief D deed
20 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A natural B invaluable C substantial D first
III.Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
21 A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
22.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
23 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
24 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
25.A. rhinoceros B. leopard C. elephant D. tortoise IV Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
26 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so as not to be recognized B so everybody would not be recognized C so that she will not be recognized D in order that she would be recognized 27 I left my books at home, .
A soon the teacher got angry with me B and I drive my teacher crazy
C that made the teacher angry D so the teacher was very angry with me 28 No one knows exactly _.
A how the beginning of speech B how did speech begin
C how speech began D of how beginning speech
29 I had a strange haircut, _.
A which surprised my friends B this surprised my friends C my friends were surprised D but I surprised my friends 30 I had no qualifications; .
A Moreover, they gave me the job B However, they gave me the job C Therefore, they gave me the job D That is why they gave me the job
V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
31 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their A B C D
winter homes
32 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
33 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on A B C D
unproductive land, and rotating crops
34.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 35 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
(46)Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will (36)…… you in the fight for survival that (37)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (38)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (39 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (40)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (41)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (42)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (43)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (44)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 45) …… last
36.A combine B involve C bring D lead
37 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
38 A edge B start C limit D end
39 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
40 A interest B care C greed D concern
41 A feet B claws C paws D toes
42 A with B by C for D from
43 A publicity B publication C periodical D reference 44 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
45 A stores B stocks C goods D funds
VII Choose the best answer.
46 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A destroyed B collapsed C broken D ruined
47 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
A No sooner B Hardly C Immediately D Just
48 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
A turned B became C changed D got
49 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A wouldn't waste B hadn't wasted C didn't waste D hasn't wasted 50 " Let's play together , _."
A shouldn't we B will we C shall we D should we
51 Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A will you know B you will know C you know D you know 52 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A to have told B having told C to tell D to be telling 53 It is imperative .
A that you shall arrive here in time B that you must arrive here in time C that you had to arrive here in time D that you arrive here in time 54 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A would be B wouldn't be C wouldn't have been D won't be 55 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
(47)56. _ you work , _ chance of success you will have.
A The more/ the fewer B The harder/ the fewer C The less/ the more D The harder/ the better 57 Mum : Be sure to get back home by half past ten."
Son:
A Yes, I will B Yes, of course. C Yes, let's D Yes, I shall 58 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A look up to B turn up to C face up to D get up to
59 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A which B that C whom D where
60 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy has, too B Daisy hasn't either C neither hasn't Daisy D so has Daisy 61 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A witnesses B spectators C players D audiences
62 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A have seen last B saw last C last saw D have last seen 63 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A runs out B goes out C goes away D runs down
64 They sat down to a meal.
A five- coursed B five courses C five course's D five- course 65 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
A bronze B silver C golden D gold
66 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A up B in C back D round
67 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
A needn't B don't have to C shouldn't D mustn't
68 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A sentenced B ordered C put D sent
69 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
A therefore B provided that C however D in addition
70 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A rang B was ringing C would ring D had rung
71 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A turn it up B threw it away C turn it down D gave it up 72 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A as B same as C as if D like
73 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please? Lan:
A Yes, of course Here is it. B Yes, of course Here you are. C Yes, of course Here it is. D Yes, of course Here are you. 74 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A went B will be going C would go D going to go
75 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A Come on B Not at all C Thank you D No, thanks.
(48)
76 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
77 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
78 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
79 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story. A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
80 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
(49)TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 055
I.Choose the best answer.
01 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A Thank you B No, thanks. C Come on D Not at all
02 Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A you know B you will know C will you know D you know 03 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
A bronze B golden C gold D silver
04 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A witnesses B audiences C spectators D players
05 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A would go B went C will be going D going to go
06 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A sentenced B ordered C put D sent
07 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A up B round C in D back
08 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A that B which C where D whom
09 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
A became B got C turned D changed
10 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
A however B therefore C in addition D provided that
11 They sat down to a meal.
A five course's B five- coursed C five courses D five- course 12. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
A The harder/ the better B The more/ the
fewer
C The harder/ the fewer D The less/ the more
13 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A was ringing B rang C would ring D had rung
14 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten." Son:
A Yes, I shall B Yes, of course. C Yes, I will D Yes, let's 15 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
A protection B safeguard C safekeeping D defence
16 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A turn it down B threw it away C turn it up D gave it up 17 " Let's play together, _."
A shouldn't we B will we C should we D shall we
18 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
(50)A No sooner B Hardly C Immediately D Just 20 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A turn up to B face up to C get up to D look up to
21 It is imperative .
A that you arrive here in time B that you had to arrive here in time C that you shall arrive here in time D that you must arrive here in time 22 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A hadn't wasted B wouldn't waste C didn't waste D hasn't wasted 23 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A having told B to have told C to be telling D to tell 24 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy has, too B neither hasn't Daisy C Daisy hasn't either D so has Daisy 25 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A runs out B goes away C goes out D runs down
26 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please? Lan:
A Yes, of course Here it is. B Yes, of course Here are you. C Yes, of course Here is it. D Yes, of course Here you are. 27 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A wouldn't be B won't be C wouldn't have been D would be 28 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A same as B as C as if D like
29 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A destroyed B broken C ruined D collapsed
30 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
A don't have to B needn't C mustn't D shouldn't
II.Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
31 A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
32.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
33 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
34 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
35.A. rhinoceros B. leopard C. elephant D. tortoise III Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
(51)industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 36 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 37 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A Oceanography B History C Literature D Zoology 38 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
39 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
40 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A Printed mater B Talks with experts
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
41 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us? A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 42 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 43 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
44 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
45 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To Whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
IV Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 46 No one knows exactly _.
A how speech began B how the beginning of speech C how did speech begin D of how beginning speech 47 I had no qualifications; .
A Moreover, they gave me the job B However, they gave me the job C Therefore, they gave me the job D That is why they gave me the job 48 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A in order that she would be recognized B so everybody would not be recognized C so that she will not be recognized D so as not to be recognized
49 I had a strange haircut , _.
A but I surprised my friends B my friends were surprised C which surprised my friends D this surprised my friends 50 I left my books at home, .
A soon the teacher got angry with me B and I drive my teacher crazy
(52)V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
51 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their A B C D
winter homes
52 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
53 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on A B C D
unproductive land, and rotating crops
54.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 55 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VI Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
56 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
57 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
58 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
59 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story. A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
60 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job
D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job VII Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
(53)help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (65)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (66)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (67)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (68)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (69)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while (70) …… last
61 A combine B involve C bring D lead
62 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
63 A edge B start C limit D end
64 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
65 A interest B care C greed D concern
66 A feet B claws C paws D toes
67 A with B by C for D from
68 A publicity B publication C periodical D reference 69 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
70 A stores B stocks C goods D funds
VIII Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
71 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A Middle East B Asia C South America D Europe
(54)A what people often understand about the term 'recycle' B how to reduce garbage disposal
C what is involved in the recycling movement D how to live sensitively to the environment
73 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products? A Because they have to be repaired many times
B Because they produce less energy.
C Because customers change their ideas all the time D Because people will soon throw them away.
74 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy fewer hamburgers B reuse cups
C buy high- quality product D buy simply- wrapped things
75 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours.
A less than B more than C as much as D not worth being compared to 76 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
B The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. C The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
D The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
77 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A people are ordered to return bottles. B returned bottles are few.
C each returned bottles is paid. D not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. 78 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
A friendly B cautious C responding D logical
79 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A drill B exercise C deed D belief
80 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A invaluable B first C natural D substantial
(55)TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 060
I Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 01 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 02 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A Oceanography B History C Literature D Zoology 03 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
04 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
05 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A Printed mater B Talks with experts
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
06 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us? A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 07 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 08 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry 09 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
(56)B To whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
II.Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
11 A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
12.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
13 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
14 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
15.A. rhinoceros B. leopard C. elephant D. tortoise III Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
16 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A returned bottles are few. B people are ordered to return bottles.
C each returned bottles is paid. D not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. 17 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A Middle East B Asia C South America D Europe
18 What is the main topic of the passage? A what is involved in the recycling movement B how to live sensitively to the environment
C what people often understand about the term 'recycle' D how to reduce garbage disposal
19 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours. A more than B not worth being compared to
C less than D as much as
(57)A Because people will soon throw them away. B Because they produce less energy.
C Because customers change their ideas all the time D Because they have to be repaired many times 21 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected
B The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. C The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
D The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
22 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
A cautious B responding C friendly D logical
23 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A invaluable B natural C substantial D first
24 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A reuse cups B buy simply- wrapped things
C buy fewer hamburgers D buy high- quality product 25 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A drill B belief C deed D exercise
IV Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 26 I left my books at home, .
A soon the teacher got angry with me B so the teacher was very angry with me C and I drive my teacher crazy D that made the teacher angry
27 No one knows exactly _.
A how speech began B how the beginning of speech C of how beginning speech D how did speech begin 28 I had no qualifications; .
A Therefore, they gave me the job B Moreover, they gave me the job C However, they gave me the job D That is why they gave me the job 29 I had a strange haircut, _.
A this surprised my friends B my friends were surprised C which surprised my friends D but I surprised my friends 30 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A in order that she would be recognized B so as not to be recognized
C so everybody would not be recognized D so that she will not be recognized V Choose the best answer.
31 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten." Son:
A Yes, of course. B Yes, let's C Yes, I will D Yes, I shall 32 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A to tell B to be telling C having told D to have told 33 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
A in addition B however C therefore D provided that
34 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy has, too B so has Daisy C neither hasn't Daisy D Daisy hasn't either 35 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
(58)36 It is imperative .
A that you shall arrive here in time B that you arrive here in time C that you must arrive here in time D that you had to arrive here in time 37 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A ruined B destroyed C collapsed D broken
38 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A face up to B turn up to C look up to D get up to
39 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A hasn't wasted B hadn't wasted C didn't waste D wouldn't waste 40 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A runs down B runs out C goes away D goes out
41 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A in B up C round D back
42. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
A The less/ the more B The harder/ the fewer
C The harder/ the better D The more/ the
fewer
43 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A Not at all B Thank you C Come on D No, thanks.
44.Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A you know B you know C you will know D will you know 45 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please?
Lan:
A Yes, of course Here you are. B Yes, of course Here are you. C Yes, of course Here it is. D Yes, of course Here is it. 46 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A turn it up B gave it up C threw it away D turn it down 47 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A same as B like C as D as if
48 " Let's play together, _."
A should we B shouldn't we C shall we D will we
49 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A would ring B had rung C was ringing D rang
50 They sat down to a meal.
A five- course B five courses C five course's D five- coursed 51 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
A changed B turned C became D got
52 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
A No sooner B Immediately C Hardly D Just
53 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A ordered B sentenced C sent D put
54 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A where B that C which D whom
55 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
A safeguard B defence C protection D safekeeping
(59)A golden B gold C silver D bronze 57 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A last saw B have last seen C saw last D have seen last 58 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A would be B won't be C wouldn't have been D wouldn't be 59 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A players B audiences C witnesses D spectators
60 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A going to go B went C would go D will be going
VI Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
61 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their A B C D
winter homes
62 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
63 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on A B C D
unproductive land, and rotating crops
64.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 65 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VII Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will (66)…… you in the fight for survival that (67)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (68)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (69 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (70)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (71)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (72)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (73)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (74)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 75) …… last
66.A combine B involve C bring D lead
67 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
68 A edge B start C limit D end
69 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
70 A interest B care C greed D concern
71 A feet B claws C paws D toes
72 A with B by C for D from
(60)74 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
75 A stores B stocks C goods D funds
VIII Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
76 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
77 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
78 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
79 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story. A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
80 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job
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TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 065
I. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
01 A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
02.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
03 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
04 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
05.A. rhinoceros B. leopard C. elephant D. tortoise II Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
06 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their A B C D
winter homes
07 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
08 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on A B C D
unproductive land, and rotating crops
09.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 10 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
III Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 11 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 12 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
(62)13 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
14 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
15 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A Printed mater B Talks with experts
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
16 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us? A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 17 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 18 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry 19 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
20 Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee? A To provide an example of government propaganda
B To whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
IV Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will (21)…… you in the fight for survival that (22)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (23)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (24)………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (25)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (26)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (27)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (28)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (29)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 30) …… last
21 A combine B involve C bring D lead
22 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
23 A edge B start C limit D end
24 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
25 A interest B care C greed D concern
26 A feet B claws C paws D toes
(63)28 A publicity B publication C periodical D reference 29 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
30 A stores B stocks C goods D funds
V Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is " Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
The first step is to reduce garbage In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes and expensive plastic wrappings A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging: usually paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
31 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A deed B drill C belief D exercise
32 The energy used to make a can is the energy used to run a color TV set for hours. A more than B less than C as much as D not worth being compared to 33 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
A friendly B logical C cautious D responding
34 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A first B invaluable C substantial D natural
35 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because
A not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. B people are ordered to return bottles. C returned bottles are few. D each returned bottles is paid. 36 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected B The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
C The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. D The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed.
37 What is the main topic of the passage? A how to live sensitively to the environment
(64)D how to reduce garbage disposal
38 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy fewer hamburgers B buy simply-
wrapped things
C buy high- quality product D reuse cups 39 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A Middle East B Asia C Europe D South America
40 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products? A Because customers change their ideas all the time
B Because they have to be repaired many times C Because people will soon throw them away. D Because they produce less energy.
VI Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 41 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so that she will not be recognized B in order that she would be recognized C so everybody would not be recognized D so as not to be recognized
42 I had a strange haircut, _.
A which surprised my friends B my friends were surprised C but I surprised my friends D this surprised my friends 43 I left my books at home, .
A that made the teacher angry B so the teacher was very angry with me C and I drive my teacher crazy D soon the teacher got angry with me 44 No one knows exactly _.
A how speech began B how did speech begin
C of how beginning speech D how the beginning of speech 45 I had no qualifications; .
A That is why they gave me the job B Moreover, they gave me the job C Therefore, they gave me the job D However, they gave me the job
VII Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold 46 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
47 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
48 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
(65)B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
50 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job
D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job VIII Choose the best answer.
51 They sat down to a meal.
A five- course B five- coursed C five course's D five courses 52 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A neither hasn't Daisy B Daisy has, too C so has Daisy D Daisy hasn't either 53 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A rang B was ringing C would ring D had rung
54 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A up B in C back D round
55 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A will be going B would go C went D going to go
56 " Let's play together, _."
A shall we B should we C will we D shouldn't we
57 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
A safeguard B safekeeping C defence D protection
58 It is imperative .
A that you must arrive here in time B that you shall arrive here in time C that you arrive here in time D that you had to arrive here in time 59 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
A golden B bronze C gold D silver
60 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A which B where C that D whom
61 Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A will you know B you know C you will know D you know 62 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A as B same as C like D as if
63 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A to have told B having told C to tell D to be telling 64 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A runs out B goes out C goes away D runs down
65 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A saw last B have last seen C last saw D have seen last 66 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
A changed B turned C became D got
67 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
A Just B Immediately C No sooner D Hardly
68. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
(66)C The harder/ the fewer D The less/ the more 69 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A No, thanks. B Not at all C Thank you D Come on
70 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A ordered B sent C sentenced D put
71 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A gave it up B threw it away C turn it down D turn it up 72 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
A therefore B however C in addition D provided that
73 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten." Son:
A Yes, I will B Yes, I shall C Yes, let's D Yes, of course. 74 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A face up to B get up to C turn up to D look up to
75 My uncle wishes he _time when he was young.
A hadn't wasted B hasn't wasted C wouldn't waste D didn't waste 76 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A witnesses B players C spectators D audiences
77 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A broken B collapsed C destroyed D ruined
78 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A wouldn't have been B would be C won't be D wouldn't be 79 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please?
Lan:
A Yes, of course Here is it. B Yes, of course Here it is. C Yes, of course Here are you. D Yes, of course Here you are. 80 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
A needn't B don't have to C mustn't D shouldn't
(67)END -TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 3 Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ( Không kể thời gian giao đề) Nội dung đề số 075
I Read the following passage and choose the correct answers.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life
Carson’s book , Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food At the time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee 01 According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A Oceanography B History C Literature D Zoology 02 The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A as a researcher B at college C as a writer D at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service 03 When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A 26 B 29 C 34 D 45
04 It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under The Sea Wind A was outdated B became more popular than her other books
C was praised by critics D sold many copies
05 Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us? A Printed mater B Talks with experts
C A research expedition D Letters from scientists
06 Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us? A Highly technical B Poetic C Fascinating D Well- researched 07 The word reckless is closest in meaning to _
A unnecessary B limited C continuous D irresponsible 08 According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily _
A an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food B a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides D an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
09 Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed ?
A deceptive B faulty C logical D offensive
(68)B To whom It May Concern: support Carson’s idea
C To indicate a growing movement concern with the environment D To validate the chemical industry’s claims
II.Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
11 A. gorilla B. lizard C. crocodile D. buffalo
12.A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
13 A magnificent B urbanization C contamination D elimination
14 A. monkey B. antelope C. mosquito D. donkey
15.A. rhinoceros B. leopard C. elephant D. tortoise III Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
16 No one knows exactly _.
A how the beginning of speech B how did speech begin C of how beginning speech D how speech began 17 I left my books at home, .
A so the teacher was very angry with me B soon the teacher got angry with me C that made the teacher angry D and I drive my teacher crazy 18 Sarah wore sunglasses _
A so as not to be recognized B so that she will not be recognized C so everybody would not be recognized D in order that she would be recognized 19 I had a strange haircut , _.
A but I surprised my friends B my friends were surprised C this surprised my friends D which surprised my friends 20 I had no qualifications; .
A Therefore, they gave me the job B However, they gave me the job C That is why they gave me the job D Moreover, they gave me the job IV Choose the best answer.
21 They turned _at the party, despite the awful weather.
A up B in C back D round
22 Only when you grow up _ the truth.
A you will know B will you know C you know D you know 23 Unless we _the problem, many animals could become extinct.
A face up to B turn up to C look up to D get up to
24 Your son is heading to the right direction; I think you should encourage him to learn harder.
A in addition B provided that C however D therefore
25. _ you work, _ chance of success you will have.
A The harder/ the better B The harder/ the
fewer
C The more/ the fewer D The less/ the more 26 " Let's play together, _."
A shall we B will we C shouldn't we D should we
27 Mum: Be sure to get back home by half past ten." Son:
A Yes, let's B Yes, I will C Yes, of course. D Yes, I shall 28 We all respect the soldiers who died in the wars in of our country.
A safeguard B safekeeping C protection D defence
(69)A hadn't wasted B hasn't wasted C didn't waste D wouldn't waste 30 If a match has extra time, a single goal decides the result - this is called a goal.
A gold B silver C bronze D golden
31 The judge _ him to five years in jail.
A sentenced B put C sent D ordered
32 They sat down to a meal.
A five- course B five courses C five- coursed D five course's 33 I the bell three times when he answered the door.
A was ringing B would ring C had rung D rang
34 Her contract in two months, so she's looking for another job.
A runs down B goes out C runs out D goes away
35 The traffic lights green and I pulled away.
A got B became C changed D turned
36 It is at least a month since I _ Tom.
A last saw B have last seen C have seen last D saw last 37 All right , Johnny, it's time you to bed.
A went B would go C going to go D will be going
38 Tom: Could I have a look at these photographs, please? Lan:
A Yes, of course Here is it. B Yes, of course Here you are. C Yes, of course Here it is. D Yes, of course Here are you. 39 The village was completely in the earthquake.
A collapsed B ruined C destroyed D broken
40 " Have a cigar ! - _ I'm trying to stop.
A Thank you B Come on C No, thanks. D Not at all
41 Please that work _ I told you yesterday.
A same as B as C as if D like
42 It is imperative .
A that you had to arrive here in time B that you arrive here in time C that you must arrive here in time D that you shall arrive here in time 43 " If I hadn't practised when I was young, " he says," I able to play now."
A won't be B wouldn't be C would be D wouldn't have been
44 Sue was offered a job as a translator but she _.
A turn it down B turn it up C gave it up D threw it away 45 I bitterly regret him the story yesterday.
A to have told B to tell C to be telling D having told 46 Ann hasn't completed the assignment yet, and _.
A Daisy has, too B Daisy hasn't either C neither hasn't Daisy D so has Daisy 47 Billions of _ watched the final match of 2006 World Cup.
A players B spectators C audiences D witnesses
48 The house, Shakespeare was born in, is open to the public.
A which B whom C where D that
49 _ had I left the hotel when I was surrounded by photographers.
A Just B Immediately C Hardly D No sooner
50 You _drive fast because there is a speed limit here.
(70)V Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
51 Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations, flying more than three miles to reach their A B C D
winter homes
52 Like it or not, there is the train and not the car which will hold the key to the future of domestic travel A B C D
53 Some methods to prevent soil erosion are plowing parallel with the slope of hills, to plant trees on A B C D
unproductive land, and rotating crops
54.Villagers are hoping for raining this month after nearly a year of dry weather A B C D 55 Don't tell me I'm addicted to smoke if I only have three cigarettes a day.
A B C D
VI Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the passage.
Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world’s wildlife? Animal Watch is a book which will (56)…… you in the fight for survival that (57)………… many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (58)……… of extinction As you enjoy the book’s 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (59 )………….of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive From the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world’s animals close-up and explore their habitats You will also discover the terrible results of human (60)……… for land, flesh and skins
Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (61)………… so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (62)………… each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?
This superb (63)………… has so impressed Britain’s leading wildlife charity that it has been chosen as Book of the Year, a title awarded to books which are considered to have made a major contribution to wildlife conservation You will find Animal Watch at a special low (64)……… at all good bookshops, but hurry while ( 65) …… last
56.A combine B involve C bring D lead
57 A meets B opposes C forces D faces
58 A edge B start C limit D end
59 A satisfaction B enjoyment C virtue D value
60 A interest B care C greed D concern
61 A feet B claws C paws D toes
62 A with B by C for D from
63 A publicity B publication C periodical D reference 64 A beginning B preparatory C original D introductory
65 A stores B stocks C goods D funds
VII Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas North America and Europe, recycling is big news People are talking about it, practicing it , and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the
environment Recycling means finding was to use products a second time The belief of the recycling movement is "Reduce, Reuse Recycle"
(71)paper, a box, and a bag All that packaging is wasted resources People should try to buy things that are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils Another way to reduce waste is to buy high- quality products When low- quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss of more resources and more energy For example, if a customer buys a high- quality appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message In the same way, if a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop
The second step is to reuse It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles After customers empty the bottles, they return them to the store The manufacturers of the drinks collect the bottles , wash them , and then fill them again The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved In some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice In those places, the garbage dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle Spent motor oil can be cleaned and used again Aluminum cans are expensive to make It takes the same a mount of energy to make one aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours When people collect and recycle aluminum (for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources
66 What does the word ' sensitive' in the phrase ' sensitive to the environment' mean?
A logical B cautious C friendly D responding
67 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT
A buy high- quality product B buy fewer hamburgers
C reuse cups D buy simply- wrapped things
68 The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because A not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. B each returned bottles is paid. C people are ordered to return bottles. D returned bottles are few. 69 What is the main topic of the passage?
A what is involved in the recycling movement B how to reduce garbage disposal
C what people often understand about the term 'recycle' D how to live sensitively to the environment
70 What best describes the process of reuse?
A The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed. B The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again
C The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected D The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed. 71 The word ' practice' is closest in meaning to _.
A deed B drill C exercise D belief
72 Which is described as one of the most industrialized areas?
A Asia B South America C Europe D Middle East
73 Why is it a waste and customers buy low- quality products? A Because they have to be repaired many times
B Because people will soon throw them away. C Because they produce less energy D Because customers change their ideas all the time 74 The word ' precious' is closest in meaning to .
A natural B substantial C invaluable D first
(72)A as much as B less than C not worth being compared to D more than
VIII Choose the sentence (A, B, C, or D) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold
76 In all probability, he is coming
A Undoubtedly, he will come B He is bound not to come
C He is very likely to come D He is coming very soon
77 No matter how hard Fred tried to start the car, he didn’t succeed. A Fried tried very hard to start the car, and succeeded
B Fried tried hard to start the car, and with success
C It’s hard for Fried to start the car because he never succeeded D However hard he tried, Fried couldn’t start the car
78 She strikes me as a very effective teacher. A I make an effective impression on the teacher B As a teacher, she always strikes me
C She is such an effective teacher that she always strikes her students D My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher
79 I couldn’t help laughing when he told me that story. A I couldn’t resist laughing when he told me that story B I couldn’t help him tell that story
C I did not laugh when hearing that story D The story he told me did not help at all
80 It is open to question as to whether Jane will get the job. A The question is that whether Jane will get the job or not B It is not certain that Jane will get the job
C Jane is being interviewed for the job D If Jane could answer the question, she would get the job