It/ not easy/ remain/ tranquil/ events/ suddenly/ change/ life.. It is not easy to remain tranquil when events suddenly change your life.[r]
(1)Së GD - §T th¸i b×nh Trêng THPT t©y thôy anh ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC – CAO ĐẲNG MÔN TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI D (Thời gian làm bài 90 phút) Họ tên thí sinh Số báo danh Code 001 Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words A accepted B capable C serious D vehicle A availability B civilization C organisation D psychology A provide B comsumer C modified D remove A commerical B exhausted C threatening D recycle A experience B documentary C understand D disappear Choose the word phrase that best complete each sentence _ are being endangered because their natural habitat is being lost A Being animals B To be animals C Animals D That animals We couldn’t fly _ because all the tickets had been sold out A economic B economics C economical D economy Choose the synonym of the underlined word Our junior employees are being groomed for more senior roles A minor B superior C inferior D younger No sooner _ at the bus stop _ the bus came A had he arrived/ when B he had arrived/ when C had he arrived/ than D he had arrived/ than 10 _ I try to forget terible experience, _ I remember it A the more/ the harder B the less/ the hardest C the more/ the hard D the much/ the harder 11 Several students tried to solve the quiz, but no solution _ A has been found B has found C found D was found 12 Did you see the _ envelop? A brown small square B small brown square C square brown small D smaller brown square 13 _ I love you, I can’t let you whatever you like A Much as B Whether C Despite D Whatever 14 If the hole in the ozone layer is bigger, we _ more risk of getting skin cancer A ran B would run C will run D run 15 Criminal charges had been _ him but the matter was closed on his death A brought up B brought down C brought to D brought again 16 Whenever there is plenty of rain during the growing season, life is _in various form A an abundant B abundant C it abundant D the abundance 17 She said she’d it this week, but don’t hold your breath! The phrase but don’t hold your breath is closest in meaning to A don’t keep your air inside because it is hard for you to concentrate B don’t breath in or out because it may effect her C don’t expect her to give you the air D don’t wait because this may not happen 18 Through an _, your letter was left unanswered A overtone B oversight C overtime D overcharge 19 Jame “ How are you today, Thomas?” – “ _” A Thanks B No, thanks C Fine, thanks D Yes, thanks 20 Choose the opposite meaning of the underlined word The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war A loss B happiness C worry and sadness D pain and sorrow 21 The general public _ a large number of computers now, because prices are beginning to decrease (2) A must have bought B must be buying C must bought D must buy 22 There was nothing they could _ leave the car at the road-side where it had been broken down A than B unless C instead of D but 23 “How you like your stead done?” - “ _” A Well done B Very much C I don’t like it much D Very little 24 His brother refused to even listen to anyone else’s point of veiw He is very _ A absent-minded B kind-hearted C narrow-minded D open-minded 25 Which of the following verbs does not have the noun form ending with –ation as in conservation? A observe B occupy C compute D amuse 26 Not only _shade and beauty, but they also reduce carbon dioxide A trees provide B provide trees C trees provide D trees provide 27 Television technology _ many changes since it was invented in the early 20th century A has undergone B underwent C had undergone D is undergiong 28 Choose the synonym of the underlined word This program of economic reform has been initiated by Danish government A keep up move with B brought into dispute C set in monitor D put in a nutshell 29 The numbers add _ to 70 A up B off C in D out 30 In the modern world, women’s _ roles have been changing A nature B natural C natured D naturally 31 - “ Would you like to have dinner with me? – “ _” A I’m very happy B Yes, it is C Yes, I’d love to D Yes, so I 32 Alexander Graham Bell _ the invention of the telephone A is credited with B was himself credited with C is credited by D was himself credited by 33 VAT stands for A Value Adding Tax B Value Added Tax C Value Added Taxes D None of the bove 34 At christmas , people often exchange kisses bneath a sprig of which plant ? A Holly B Mistletoe C Ivy D Christmas tree 35 The sixth Harry Potter Book is entitled “Harry Potter and the Half-blood …” A prince B king C boy D royal Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks Health is something we tend to (36) _ when we have it When our body is doing well, we are hardly (37) _ of it But illness can come, even (38) _ we are young In fact, childhood has been a very susceptible time Many diseases attack children in particular, and people know very little (39) _ to cure them once they struck The result was that many children died About a century ago, (40) _ , scientists found out about germs, and then everything changed The (41) _ _ of many diseases was found, and cures were developed As this medical discovery spread, the world became (42) _ safer for children The result is that (43) _ a hundred years ago, the average man lived for 35 years, nowadays, in many areas of the world, people can (44) _ to live for 75 years And what we expect by the year 2020 ? Undoubtedly, medical science will continue to (45) _ Some people will be able to avoid medical problems that are unavoidable today 36 A forget B throw away C give up D ignore 37 A keen B concerned C awake D aware 38 A while B if C when D so 39 A what B when C how D which 40 A although B moreover C however D therefore 41 A origin B cause C reason D source 42 A very B more C much D quite 43 A whereas B why C where D when 44 A want B desire C expect D hope 45 A speed up B advance C accelerate D run Read the passage and choose the best answer (3) Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8,7 million telecommuters But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago Why hasn’t telecommuting become more popular ? Clearly, change simply takes time But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibilities It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office 46 With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned ? A The failure of telecommuting B The advantages of telecommuting C A definition of telecommuting D An overview of telecommuting 47 How many Americans are involved in telecommuting ? A More than million B Fewer than estimated in USA Today C Fewer than last year D More than predicted in Business Week 48 The phrase “of no consequence” means A irrelevant B of no use C unimportant D of no good 49 The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting, EXCEPT A the opportunities for advancement B The work place is in the home C the different system of supervision D the lack of interaction with a group 50 The word “ executives “ in line 10 refers to A employees B telecommuters C managers D most people 51 The word “ them” in line 11 refers to A systems B responsibilities C executives D telecommuters 52 The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees A feel that a work area in their home is away from the office B are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office C are ignorant of telecommuting D need regular interaction with their families 53 It can be inferred from the passage that the author is A the manager B a statistician C a telecommuter D a reporter 54 The word “reluctant” in line 13 can best be replaced by A willing B hesitate C typical D opposite 55 When Business Week published “ The Portable Executive “, it implied that A most telecommuters were satisfied with their work B the trend for telecommuting was optimistic C there was resistance on the part of many managers about telecommuting D systems for managing telecommuters were not effective Read the passage and choose the best answer Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care View a career as an opportunity to something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live Here are just a few of the factors to consider Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel ? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ?” There are no right or wrong answers ; only you know what is important to you Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept Then rank them in order of importance to you The setting of the job is one factor to take into account You may not want to sit at a desk all day If not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the office Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields in concentrated in certain regions (4) Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country If a high salary is important to you, not judge a career by its starting wages Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it Some industries evoke positive or negative associations The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors Another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities The choice you make today need not be your final one 56 The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to A show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process B indicate that each person’s answers may change over time C emphasize that each person’s answers will be different D indicate that the answers are not really important 57 The word “them” in paragraph refers to A jobs B answers C features D questions 58 The word “assessing” in paragraph could best be replaced by A measuring B discovering C considering D disposing 59 According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city ? A plumbing B advertising C retail sales D law 60 The word “evoke” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A bring to mind B differ from C be related to D agree on 61 The word “that” in paragraph refers to A a flight attendant B the traveling life C occupation D commission 62 It can be inferred from the paragraph that A people should constantly work toward the next promotion B jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid C a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career D insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career 63 In paragraph 5, the author suggests that A as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling B you will probably jobless at some time in the future C you may want to change careers at some time in the future D you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully 64 Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph ? A To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception B To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber C To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant D To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen 65 According to the passage, which of the following is true ? A Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate B To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs C To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary D If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant Choose the underlined part (A, B, C, or D) that is incorrect 66 Automation reduces labour costs by cutting the number of workers needing to a job A B C D 67 Many of the population in the rural areas is composed of manual labourers A B C D 68 A computer can store information such as the size and the shape of a steel beam, recipe for a A B C D cake, and the amount of money in a bank account 69 He drove at full speed lest he was late for the meeting A B C D 70 Hundred of scientists have been involved in the research A B C D (5) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that expresses the best meaning formed by the given words 71 Committee members/ resent/ treat/ that A The committee members resented to treat like that B The committee members resented to be treated as that C The committee members resented beinng treated like that D The committee members resented to treat as that 72 She/ urge/ her husband/ accept/ post A She urged her husband accept the post B She urged her husband should be accepted the post C She urged that her husband accept the post D She urged her husband accepted the post 73 It/ not easy/ remain/ tranquil/ events/ suddenly/ change/ life A It is not easy to remain tranquil when events suddenly change your life B It is not easy to remain tranquil if events suddenly change life C It is not easy remaining tranquil when events suddenly change your life D It is noy easy remain tranquil when events suddenly change life 74 You/ should/ doctor/ see/ that cut A You should have a doctor seen to that cut B You should get a doctor seen to that cut C You should ask a doctor see to that cut D You should have a doctor see to that cut 75 They/ leave/ early/ not catch/ traffic A They left early so as to not get caught in the traffic B They left earlt in order to not get caught in the traffic C They left early so that not to catch in the traffic D They left early to avoid being caught in the traffic Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 76 He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me A Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me B As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all C Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all D Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well 77 It was his lack of confidence that surprised me A He surprised me by his lack of confidence B What surprised me was his lack of confidence C That his lack of confidence surprised me D That he lacked of confidence surprised me 78 I read two books, but I didn’t find them interesting A The two books I read wasn’t interesting B Either of the books I read weren’t interesting C None of the two books I read was interesting D Neither of the books I read was interesting 79 These new machines have put an end to queuing A People have to queue before these machines B These new machines have a special function in putting an end to queuing C Before these new machines were invented, people had to queue D Putting an end to queuing depends on these machines 80 Everyone expected her to win the tournament, but she didn’t A Unlike everyone expected, she didn’t win the tournament B To everyone’s expectation, she won the tournament C Everyone was unexpected when she won the tournament D Contrary to everyone’s expectation, she lost the tournament (6)