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BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ (Đề thi có 05 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Mã đề thi: 321 ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Find the word with different stress A concern B respect C audience D rotate A promise B feedback C superman D receipt A dilute B amateur C aerobic D conceive A perpetuate B propulsive C precedence D distinguish A simultaneous B handkerchief C innovative D cynicism Choose the best answer He feels that his rise in _ is well worth the loss of money A situation B drift C wonder D wander The police were _ when Mrs Ramsay told them what she had done A esteemed B astounded C astonishing D flickered Antique shops exert a(n) _ fascination on a great many people A peculiar B especial C hysterical D unconscious Recognizing who the customer was, the manager was most apologetic and _ the assistant severely A disregarded B grudged C reprimanded D complained 10 They can’t _ their son’s rudeness any longer A release B ignore C torment D suffer 11 The fellow laughed silently to himself at the trick he has _ A caused B played C performed D made 12 The new work of Japanese scientists on AIDS has been as a major breakthrough A called B saluted C hailed D greeted 13 The robbers the cash and escaped in a stolen car A seized B captured C emerged D ceased 14 Scientists have discovered a close between smoking and several serious diseases A contact B connection C coordination D combination 15 The president his intention to retire before the next election A told B informed C promised D announced 16 The gunman the pilot of the plane to change the direction A demanded B forced C made D controlled 17 The bank won't lend you the money without some that you will pay it back A profit B interest C charge D guarantee 18 I will anything but _ the dishes A wash B to wash C washing D will wash 19 They shouldn't have _ the accident It wasn't my fault A accused me of B accused me with C blamed me for D blamed me 20 After he had broken his leg, Henry could only go up and down stairs _ A hardly B in difficulties C with difficulty D hard 21 Supposing I to agree with your request, how you think the other students would feel? A would B am C were D could 22 I walked away as calmly as I could _ they thought I was the thief A to avoid B or else C owing to D in case 23 a fire, hotel guests are asked to remain calm A As a result of B In the event of C By reason of D In the time of 24 Despite our economic achievements, we are still a long way being an 'Asian Dragon' A from B by C on D in 25 It is imperative that he _ the school regulations A obey B obeys C would obey D will obey 26 I had _ finding my way around New York when I first arrived A quite time B a quite time C a time quite D quite a time 27 It took years of research, but they found the answer A at the end B in the end C last D lastly 28 _ undocumented donations allowed in an American political campaign A Why no B Not only C No D There are no 29 _ you mention it, I remember the accident A If only B Now that C No matter D So that 30 Bill to work at the University thirty years ago today A comes B is coming C has come D came 31 Person 1: Bless you! – Person 2: _ A Thanks! B Thanks! Same to you! C Good health! D Fine, thanks! 32 Person 1: I can’t find my umbrella Do you know where it is? Person 2: _ But you won’t need it It’s a lovely day A I have no idea B What’s the big idea? C Bright idea! D I need to get a rough idea 33 Person 1: Cheers! – Person 2: _ A Bless you! B Good health! C Find, thanks! D Not at all! 34 Where can you find this notice, “Under 18s will not be severed.” A Bank B Pub C Airport D Motorway 35 Person 1: Next July 21st is my wedding day Can you come? Person 2: Oh, what a pity! That’s when we’re away on holiday Person 1: _, we’ll send you some wedding cake A Not at all B Never mind! C Don’t worry! D Don’t mention it! Choose the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase to fill in the blank in the following passage from 36 to 45 Market research has become more and more important in recent years In some organizations, in fact, managers will not initiate any activity without market research to back them up The first thing to be said about market research is that it is not an (36) to management decision making No form of market research, no matter how deep, complicated and detailed, can ever be seen as a substitute (37) _ creative decision-making by professional managers At its very best, all it can is (38) _ some doubt and clarify the nature of the problem It may even be seen as a tool which can improve the (39) _ of decisions but it is not in itself a decision-making mechanism Market research, in (40) with a number of other approaches in marketing, suffers from the frequent (41) _ that it is not really accurate Market research results can never be completely accurate because they (42) with a dynamic, ever-changing marketplace It is vital that this is understood by everyone with an imagination when considering market research results and when making any (43) to apply them in the marketplace Lastly, it should always be remembered that market research is not an end in itself but simply a (44) _ by which some degrees of risk can be removed from marketplace activity If no activity results from the research, then the entire exercise has been completely (45) _ 36 A option 37 A at 38 A reject 39 A quality 40 A association 41 A complaint 42 A work 43 A attempt 44 A mode 45 A costless B alternative B from B omit B goodness B common B compliment B manage B venture B means B invaluable C end C for C deny C well-being C addition C refusal C deal C choice C way C priceless D opening D with D remove D virtue D connection D congratulation D operate D try D progress D pointless Find out the mistakes and correct them 46 He as well as the other students have learnt how to install this electric equipment A B C D A: has learnt; D: electrical 47 Insects appeared on earth before long the earliest mammals A B C D => Insects appeared on earth before the earliest mammals a long time ago 48 Most countries depend to few extent on cereal imports to augment their own crops A B C D B: few –> some extent - cereal: ngũ cốc - cereal products: sản phẩm từ ngũ cốc - augment (V): / O:g’ment/: làm tăng suất - augmentation (N) - to some extent: chừng mực nào đó Eg To some extent what she argues is true 49 The wood of many pine species make excellent pulp for the manufacture of paper A B C D - pine: gỗ thông - pulp /pVlp/ : bột giấy 50 Most evergreens have needle-like leaves that require least water than regular leaves A B C D - evergreen: cây thường xanh - needle-like leaves: lá kim Choose the best answer 51 Person 1: Have you got any Sunsilk shampoo for greasy hair? Person 2: _ A I’ll check, but I think we only have it for dry C Yes, that’s fine I’ll give you a label for it B I’m afraid we only have white left D Yes, of course They’re on the third floor 52 You really have to go to Australia for the conference _ A whether or not you are scared of flying C if your manager goes instead of you B which town is it being held in D who will be presenting the new proposals 53 _ will become clear later A Whenever he goes to visit his family in lreland B When will the new owners take over the car factory C Since the businessmen decided to buy this loss–making factory D How the new ownership will affect the employees 54 _ was his only desire A Whether there would ever be peace in his country B lf he could manage to afford a Mercedes Benz C Without the compassion shown to them by the community D That his family could live without fear of persecution 55 _ will Mr Brown be able to regain control of the company A With hard work B In spite of his hard work C Only with hard work D Only if he worked hard Reading comprehension Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the tides No other force that affects the sea is so strong Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind are surface movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface The currents also seldom involve more than the upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun In theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe In reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun Just as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most places, the time of high tide is correspondingly later each day And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in the sky, and when it is full These are the highest flood tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and are called the spring tides At these times the Sun, Moon, and Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors Twice each month, at the quarters of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon, and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and Moon are opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur Then the difference between high and low water is less than at any other time during the month 56 What is the main point of the first paragraph? A The waves created by ocean currents are very large B Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water C Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water D The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water 57 The word “felt”in line is closest in meaning to _ A based B dropped C detected D explored Trang 3/5 58 The words “In reality”in line are closest in meaning to _ A surprisingly B actually C characteristically D similarly 59 It can be inferred from the passage that the most important factor in determining how much gravitational effect one object in space has on the tides is A size B distance C temperature D density 60 The word “correspondingly”in line is closest in meaning to _ A unpredictably B interestingly C similarly D unusually 61 What is the cause of spring tides? A Seasonal change in the weather B The gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon when nearly in line with the Earth C The Earth's movement around the Sun D The triangular arrangement of the Earth, Sun, and Moon 62 Which of the following is the position of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during spring tides? A The sun, moon, and earth are approximately aligned B The Sun is between the Moon and the Earth C The Sun, Moon, and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration D Sun and Moon are in not line with the Earth 63 The word “configuration”in line 14 is closest in meaning to _ A unit B center C surface D arrangement 64 Neap tides occur when A the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction B the Moon is full C the Moon is farthest from the Sun D waves created by the wind combine with the Moon's gravitational attraction 65 According to the passage, all of the following statements about tides are true EXCEPT: A The time of high tide is later each day B Tides have a greater effect on the sea than waves C The strongest tides occur at the quarters of the Moon D Neap tides are more moderate than spring tides Choose the best sentence 66 Because it was pouring down so intensely, I had to pull over the car and wait for the rain to get lighter A.The rain intensified just as I was about to start the journey, so I decided to wait until it got lighter B.I had to pull the car to the side of the road for some reason, but just then, the rain started to get more and more intense C.The heavy downpour made it impossible for me to continue driving, so I had to stop and wait until it became less intense D I shouldn't have kept driving ignoring the heavy downpour, as the vision was poor and I very nearly drove off the road 67 Generous people prefer giving to receiving A People who are generous would rather give than receive B People in general should give more and receive less C More people ought to buy things for other people as well as for themselves D Generous people feel that they have to think of others as well as themselves 68 It was only towards the end of the sixth month in her swimming course that she could swim across the pool A She'd been taking swimming lessons for almost six months by the time she was able to swim across the pool B She found it difficult to swim across the pool even after six months of swimming lessons C She should never have expected to learn how to swim across the pool in a period of less than six months D Because she had only taken swimming lessons for six months, she had difficulty swimming across the pool 69 He can't have read the report prior to the meeting because he didn’t know anything about the project A He needn't have read the report because he didn't know they were going to talk about the new project B It was clear that he hadn't read the report before the meeting as he knew nothing about the project C They didn't talk about the project in the meeting, so he needn't have read the report anyway D He had to read the report carefully before the meeting because he knew nothing about the project 70 The exercises to be corrected by the teacher on the blackboard made a lot of important mistakes A The exercises, which are corrected by the teacher on the blackboard, had a lot of important mistakes B The exercises, which were corrected by the teacher on the blackboard, had a lot of important mistakes C The exercises that are corrected by the teacher on the blackboard had a lot of important mistakes D The exercises, which the teacher corrects on the blackboard, had a lot of important mistakes Reading comprehension After two decades of growing student enrollments and economic prosperity, business schools in the United States have started to face harder time Only Harvard’s MBA School has shown a substantial increase in enrollment in recent years Both Princeton and Stanford have seen decreases in their enrollments Since 1990, the number of people receiving Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degrees has dropped about percent to 75,000, and the trend of lower enrollment rates is expected to continue There are two factors causing this decrease in students seeking an MBA degree The first one is that many graduates of four-year colleges are finding that an MBA degree does not guarantee a plush job on Wall Street, or in other financial districts of major American cities Many of the entry-level management jobs are going to students graduating with Master of Arts degrees in English and the humanities as well as those holding MBA degrees Students have asked the question “Is an MBA degree really what I need to be best prepared for getting a good job?” The second major factor has been the cutting of American payrolls and the lower number of entry-level jobs being offered Business needs are changing, and MBA schools are struggling to meet the new demands 71 What is the main focus of this passage? A jobs on Wall Street C types of graduate degrees B changes in enrollment for MBA D how schools are changing to reflect the economy 72 The word “prosperity” in line could be best replaced by which of the following? A success B surplus C nurturing D education 73 Which of the following business schools has NOT shown a decrease in enrollment? A Princeton B Harvard C Stanford D Yale 74 The phrase “trend of” in line is closest in meaning to which of the following? A reluctance of B drawback to C movement toward D extraction from 75 As used in line 6, the word “seeking” could best be replaced by which of the following? A examining B avoiding C seizing D pursuing 76 Which of the following description most likely applies to Wall Street? A a centre for international affairs C a major financial centre B a shopping district D a neighborhood in New York 77 According to the passage, what are two causes of declining business school enrollment? A lack of necessity for an MBA and an economic recession B low salary and foreign competition C fewer MBA schools and fewer entry-level jobs D declining population and economic prosperity 78 The first paragraph (line – 5) is mainly concerned with which of the following? factors contributing to the decline in MBA students a current trend affecting the nation’s business schools the difference between Harvard, Princeton, and Stanford two decades of hard times of business schools 79 As used in line 12, the word “struggling” is closest in meaning to _ A evolving B plunging C starting D striving 80 Which of the following might be the topic of the next paragraph? A MBA schools’ effort to change C future economic prediction B a history of the recent economic changes D description of non-MBA graduate program A B C D Đề thi thử đại học Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề: 121 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 1: A battery B character C endanger D formalize Question 2: A incidental B occasional C prosperity D surrounding Question 3: A dominant B literature C unfamiliar D ministry Question 4: A preparation B ecology C understand D speciality Question 5: A speakerphone B millionaire C speculate D photograph Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: He always enjoys A he does whatever B he does C whatever he does D of his doing Question 7: The problem is A haven’t arrived the textbooks B that the textbooks haven’t arrived yet C haven’t the textbooks arrived yet D that the textbooks that haven’t arrived yet Question 8: We have rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed for an hour A shouldn’t B couldn’t C might not D needn’t Question 9: more susceptible to certain diseases than adults are A Children B Children who are C Children are D Children being Question 10: In most cases, the current balance available in a checking or savings account A on the telephone can verify B in verification by telephone C being verified by telephone D can be verified by telephone Question 11: According to recent studies, winter season when the most traffic accidents occur A being B is C is when D is the Question 12: Skiing is a popular American sport, quite expensive A however it is B even though it is C despite its D it is Question 13: William is a hardworking person; A while he likes to have a good time B nevertheless, he likes to have a good time C that he also likes to have a good time D but also likes to have a good time Question 14: day were just a little bit longer, I would have time to finish my work A Each B Since each C If each D Were each Question 15: Maple syrup is light in colour and free of impurities is the most expensive kind A and B which C it D about which Question 16: a dentist, Mike is very concerned about having healthy teeth A Because B He is C As D That he is Question 17: The town of Cody, Wyoming, is named after Buffalo Bill Cody, A he was a wild West cowboy and entertainer B a wild West cowboy and entertainer C to be a wild West cowboy and entertainer D was a wild West cowboy and entertainer Question 18: The machine has an fault A electric B electronic C electrical D electricity Question 19: Scientists still know little about variations the moon’s gravitational field or about its surface composition A into B in C at D during Question 20: Temperatures above 110 degrees Fahrenheit are common in the American Southwest A they climb B which climbs C that they climb D climbing Question 21: With its antlers the feet of a duck, the North American moose is easy to identify A web-like B webbed like C like a web D the webs like Question 22: Please accept our congratulations! A finest B warmest C dearest D deepest Question 23: It is difficult for museums to find funds to protect the nation’s A inheritance B heritage C possessions D legacy Question 24: It a lot of patience to be a nurse A uses B spends C takes D costs Question 25: What he told me was a of lies A pack B load C mob D flock Question 26: I hope this headache will soon A go out B come away C pass out D wear off Question 27: His difficulty in understanding Mathematics a childhood illness A came from B resulted in C brought down D resulted from Question 28: Susan: “I need to go to the doctor.” Robert: “ ” A Not completely B What for? C What if? D Let’s not Question 29: Alan: “Is there any bread left? Helen: “ ” A Not at all B Why not? C No, none at all D Yes, please Question 30: Tom: “Keep working until you finish the report, will you?” Boris: “ ” A Hang on a minute B Make yourself at home C Hang it all You can’t expect me to work overnight D It’s great! Question 31: every chance you have to speak English A Give way to B Make full use of C Take account of D Keep track of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 32: This book will be invaluable to all students of history A priceless B valuable C worthless D helpful Question 33: To impress the recruiter, you should dress properly and be punctual for the interview A on time B late C in time D hurried Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 34: In many countries people who are jobless get unemployment benefit A pension B dole C fee D scholarship Question 35: Mercury is the sun’s swiftest planet A hottest B smallest C slowest D fastest Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 36 to 45 Scientists used to believe that our 24-hour cycle of sleeping and walking was governed entirely by external factors The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and (36) of the sun But they have now established that there is a daily rhythm to a (37) range of biological functions – including temperature, digestion and mental (38) - which are regulated internally by a special timekeeping mechanism within the brain The main function of this “body clock” is to anticipate and (39) for external changes so that, for example, our body temperature start to rise around dawn, gearing us up for the day, and begin to fall in the early evening, winding us (40) for sleep Some people’s body clocks (41) poorer time than others’, which can greatly disturb their lives and even (42) their health Insomnia, depression, fatigue, poor work performance and even accidents can all be (43) or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks Equally severe problems can result from difficulties of (44) to different time zones and working by nigh instead of by day Shift workers are known to run a higher-than-average (45) of having a number of health problems and the disruption of normal body rhythm is one possible explanation for this Question 36: A descending B diving C plunging D setting Question 37: A wide B various C far D grand Question 38: A operation B activity C process D occupation Question 39: A dispose B scheme C steady D prepare Question 40: A round B up C down D in Question 41: A keep B hold C support D preserve Question 42: A risk B spoil C injure D threaten Question 43: A put B formed C caused D made Question 44: A altering B adjusting C fitting D suiting Question 45: A risk B danger C threat D hazard Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55 To understand the forces behind thunder and lightning, one must recall basic information about electricity, that things can become either positively or negatively charged with electricity and that two things with opposite charges will attract each other As the opposite charges become stronger, the attraction becomes greater, eventually the attraction becomes strong enough to result in a discharge that makes the two things electrically neutral again Lightning resutls when one cloud full of moisture develops an opposite charge in relation to another cloud The pressure continues to build until there is enough pressure to break down the air separating the two clouds A discharge occurs to neutralize the opposite charges in the two clouds, and this discharge is what we see as lightning As this discharge of lightning is occurring, the lightning follows the “path of least resistance”; it therefore does not follow a straight line but zigzags in order to find the easiest route Thunder occurs during the discharge of electricity As the discharge occurs, the air in the vicinity expands and contracts rapidly; the rushing air currents collide, causing the sound that we hear as thunder Light travels much faster than sound (the speed of light is 186,284 miles per second, while the speed of sound is 1,100 feet per second), so we see the light first and then hear the sound later Of course, the farther away the thunder and lightning are, the greater the lapsed time between the two In fact, the amount of lapsed time between the two can be used to determine how far away the thunder and lightning are Question 46: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Basic information about electricity B The causes of thunder and lightning C How lightning occurs D Why thunder and lightning not seem to occur together Question 47: Which of the following is NOT true about electricity charges? A Something can have either a positive charge or a negative charge B If one thing is positive and the other is negative, they will attract each other C If two things have strong negative charges, they will attract each other strongly D If the attraction between two things gets very strong, a discharge can occur Question 48: The word “moisture” is closest in meaning to A wetness B electricity C gas D positive charge Question 49: The phrase “in relation to” can be best replaced by A owing to B with reference to C irrespective of D as regards Question 50: The passage states that lightning occurs when opposite charges develop in two A drops of moisture B air currents C paths D clouds Question 51: The “path of least resistance” is what type of path? A The easiest B The strongest C The brightest D The most electrically charged Question 52: The word “zigzags” indicates that something A curves B moves directly C proceeds with sharp turns D shines Question 53: The word “contracts” is closest in meaning to A becomes larger B associates C speeds up D reduces Question 54: Which of the following is implied in the passage? A The speed of sound is faster than the speed of light B If you see and hear something at the same time, it is far away C Humans can travel faster than the speed of light D Something that is very close will be seen and heard at roughly the same time Question 55: The paragraph following the passge most probably discusses A why lightning is not straight B the speed of light versus the speed of sound C further characteristics of electricity D figuring out how far away thunder and lightning are Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65 It was once believed that being overweight was healthy, but nowadays few people subscribe to this viewpoint While many people are fighting the battle to reduce weight, studies are being conducted concerning the appetite and how it is controlled by both emotional and biochemical factors Some of the conclusions of these studies may give insight into how to deal with weight problems For example, when several hundred people were asked about their eating habits in times of stress, 44 percent said they reacted to stressful situations by eating Further investigations with both humans and animals indicated that it is not food which relieves tension but rather the act of chewing A test in which subjects were blindfolded showed that obese people have a keener sense of taste and crave more flavorful food than non-obese people When deprived of the variety and intensity of tastes, obese people are not satisfied and consequently eat more to fulfil this need Blood samples taken from people after they were shown a picture of food revealed that overweight people reacted with an increase in blood insulin, a chemical associated with appetite This did not happen with average-weight people In another experiment, results showed that certain people have a specific, biologically induced hunger for carbohydrates Eating carbohydrates raises the level of serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain Enough serotonin produces a sense of satiation, and hunger for carbohydrates subsides Exercise has been recommended as an important part of a weight-loss program However, it has been found that mild exercise, such as using stairs instead of the elevator, is better in the long run than taking on a strenuous program, such as jogging, which many people find difficult to continue over periods of time and which also increase appetite Question 56: What is the main purpose of the passage? A To discuss the health problems caused by being overweight B To recommend a weight-loss program for the obese C To help overweight people overcome their eating problem D To present research into factors causing obesity Question 57: The author mentions people’s eating habits during times of stress to show that A overweight people are tense B thin people don’t eat when under stress C a large percentage of peole deal with stress by eating D 56 percent of the population isn’t overweight Question 58: The word “crave” is closest in meaning to A devour B absorb C season D desire Question 59: The passage supports which of the following conclusions? A Thin people don’t enjoy food B A variety of foods and strong flavors satisfies heavy people C Overweight people have an abnormal sense of taste D Deprivation of food makes people fat Question 60: According to the passage, A insulin increases in the bloodstream when people eat large amounts of food B insulin can be used to lessen the appetite C insulin causes a chemical reaction when food is seen D insulin levels don’t change in average-weight people who see food Question 61: The word “this” refers to A a reaction to a chemical B an increase in appetite C a revealing blood sample D an increase in blood insulin Question 62: The word “subsides” is closest in meaning to A declines B multiplies C conquers D suppresses Question 63: The word “strenuous” is closest in meaning to A strengthening B complicated C defeating D vigorous Question 64: The author suggests that it might be good for people wanting to lose weight to all of the following EXCEPT A jog miles daily and look at pictures of food B walk up stairs and chew on carrot sticks C eat plenty of chewy carbohydrates D avoid stressful situations Question 65: Which of the following exercises might be best for an overweight person to engage in daily? A An evening walk B Cross-country skiing C A long swim D 10-mile bicycle rides Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 66: Small animals can survival the desert heat by finding shade during the daytime A B C D Question 67: It is well-known fact that camels can go for extended periods without water A B C D Question 68: The Federal Trade Commission, establishing in 1914, steadily increased the extent and A B nature of its regulation of the advertising industry C D Question 69: He caught sights of them through the window when passing their house A B C D Question 70: Ms magazine, which began in 1972, has long been considered one of the led publications A B C of the feminist movement D 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 Question 71: “If you would sign on the back of the cheque,” the clerk said to me A The clerk told me to sign on the back of the cheque B The clerk said that I would have to sign on the back of the cheque C The clerk advised me to sign on the back of the cheque D The clerk asked me to sign on the back of the cheque Question 72: “Come along now, someone must know the answer,” said the teacher A The teacher refused to tell the answer to us B The teacher told us not to speak out the answer C The teacher encouraged us to speak out the answer D The teacher asked us to explain the question Question 73: People supposed that she had hundreds of lovers A It is supposed that she had hundreds of lovers B She was supposed to have had hundreds of lovers C That she had hundreds of lovers was undeniable D It is common knowledge that she had hundreds of lovers Question 74: Thanks to Jim, this company keeps order in its operations A Were it not for Jim, this company would be in a mess B This company has good workers, apart from Jim C If Jim lost his job, he wouldn’t be able to keep orders for the company D Jim is the only person to work well in the company Question 75: The first national park in the world, Ye How Stone National Park, was established in 1872 A Ye How Stone National Park was established in the world’s national park in 1872 B The first national park in the world was established in the Ye How Stone National Park in 1872 C It was in 1872 that Ye How Stone National Park was established as the first national park in the world D 1872 was the year when the first national park was established in Ye How Stone National Park Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 76: You didn’t apologize to him for your impoliteness That was wrong A You were impolite to him, which was wrong of you B It was wrong of you to be impolite to him C You should have apologized to him for your impoliteness D You are making a mistake apologizing to him Question 77: “Gone with the wind” is a famous novel It has been read by many generations A Many generations have read “Gone with the wind” for different reasons B “Gone with the wind”, a famous novel, has been read by many generations C “Gone with the wind” is a novel read by many generations D The famous novel, “Gone with the wind”, is widely read now Question 78: Halong Bay is in Vietnam You can see it nowhere in the world A You can come and see Halong Bay in Vietnam B Halong Bay is the only sight in Vietnam C Vietnam has Halong Bay, a famous sight D Only in Vietnam can you see Halong Bay Question 79: Many Japanese people are smoking and drinking They still have a longer life expectancy than many other peoples in the world A Many Japanese people are smoking and drinking, which makes them live longer B Smoking and drinking help many Japanese people have a longer life expectancy than many other peoples in the world C Many Japanese people have a longer life expectancy than many other peoples in the world, for they are smoking and drinking D Many Japanese people are smoking and drinking; however, they have a longer life expectancy than many other peoples in the world Question 80: He behaved so violently This surprised all of us A His behaviour made all of us surprised B What surprised us all was his so violent behaviour C We were all surprised by the way he behaved D Happening to be there, we were all taken by surprise by his behaviour The end Đáp án thi thử đại học môn tiêng Anh Mỗi câu đúng đợc 1.0 điểm Tổng điểm là 80.0 Điểm bài là 80: = 10; làm tròn đến số thứ sau dấu phẩy Mã đề 121 C© §¸ C© §¸ C© §¸ C© §¸ C© u p u p u p u p u ¸n ¸n ¸n ¸n C 11 D 21 B 31 B 41 A 12 B 22 B 32 C 42 C 13 B 23 B 33 B 43 B 14 C 24 C 34 B 44 B 15 B 25 A 35 D 45 C 16 C 26 D 36 D 46 §¸ p ¸n A D C B A B C© u 51 52 53 54 55 56 §¸ p ¸n A C D D D D C© u 61 62 63 64 65 66 §¸ p ¸n D A D A A A C© u 71 72 73 74 75 76 §¸ p ¸n D C B A C C 10 B D C D 17 18 19 20 B C B D 27 28 29 30 C B C C 37 38 39 40 A B D C 47 48 49 50 C A B D 57 58 59 60 C D B D 67 68 69 70 A A A C 77 78 79 80 B D D B ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC VINH LẦN (2012) TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC VINH TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LỚP 12, LẦN 1-NĂM 2012 Môn thi: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (80 câu trắc nghiệm) (Đề thi có 06 trang) Mã đề thi 198 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 1: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A cleverly B reasonably C gently Question 2: Names of people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity A reveal B conserve C cover D brutally D presume Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A magnificent Question 4: A architect Question 5: A photochemical Question 6: A imagine Question 7: A assassinate B appliances B electric B trigonometry B horizon B contributor C potentially C mineral C dramatically C property C agriculture D preservation D luxury D alphabetical D computer D arithmetic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 8: My father is in charge when Mr Smith is He took over from him on June 1st A off B away C out D in Question 9: It is a biological fact that children their parents A take after B take to C look up D care for Question 10: I can’t who it is He is too far away A take in B stand for C make out D look for Question 11: Looking down at the coral reef, we saw of tiny, multi-coloured fish A teams B flocks C shoals D swarms Question 12: bacteria in foods are killed, as they are during baking or stewing, decay is slowed down A If B Should C What D Unless Question 13: - "Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house." - “ .” A Nothing more to say B You can say that again C Yes, I hope so D No, dogs are very good, too Question 14: A bridge must be strong enough to support its own weight _ the weight of the people and vehicles that use it A as far as B as long as C so well as D as well as Question 15: I must take this watch to be repaired as it over 20 minutes a day A accelerates B increases C progresses D gains Question 16: The hall was very crowded with over a hundred people into it A stuck B packed C pushed D stuffed Question 17: The operating principles of the telephone are they were in the nineteenth century A the same today B the same as today C the same today as D today what the same Question 18: - “Shall we go for a swim?” - “ ” A Yes, please B Yes, we shall C Yes, we will D Yes, let’s, shall we? Question 19: - "Can I get you something to drink?" - “ ” A I'd like some Coke, thanks B Thank you You're welcome C Yes, why not? D Yes, you can, of course Question 20: The move to a different environment brought about a significant in my cousin’s state of mind A change B impact C effect D influence Question 21: - “Can I carry these suitcases into the room for you?” - “ ” A Can you? That’s very kind B You can’t, I think! C No, you can’t D Yes, you can Question 22: Although the new library service has been very successful, its future is certain A by all means B by no means C at any rate D by any chance Question 23: It was with a heart that she said goodbye to all her classmates A solemn B heavy C dismal D grim Question 24: The forecast predicted weather with snow, sunshine, wind and thunder and that is just what we have had A variable B differing C fluctuating D various Question 25: Most of archaeologists know about prehistoric cultures is based on studies of material remains A what B these C which D their Question 26: - “Mrs Brown passed away yesterday.” - “David has told me that .” A By God B God rest her C God save the Queen D God bless Question 27: My mother me against staying late night after night to prepare for exams A warned B encouraged C recommended D reprimanded Question 28: That's a nice coat, and the colour you well A fits B matches C couples D suits Question 29: The man who was driving the truck would not admit that he had been at fault, and A neither had the other driver B neither would the other driver C neither the other driver D the other driver neither Question 30: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost A deafened B deafness C deaf D deafening Question 31: All members of my family are aware of the need to obey the family rules A well B much C greatly D far Question 32: The number of homeless people after the flood dramatically A are increasing B has increased C increase D had increased Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 33: Dissemination of information is frequently carried out via satellite - through local or national TV networks A Dedication B Compilation C Condensing D Dispersal Question 34: Trees have to be pruned seasonally or annually to ensure that they continue to bear fruit A weeded B fertilized C harvested D trimmed Question 35: In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies in schools and churches A concerts B public libraries C gatherings D prayer services Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 36 to 45 Easter Easter is a holiday in late March or early April, the first Sunday after the first full moon after 21 March Many people (36) it with their family or have a short holiday/ vacation It is also an important Christian (37) Easter Sunday, the day of the Resurrection, is the end of Lent (38) the most important date in the Christian year Many people who not go to church at other times go on Easter Sunday It was once (39) for people to wear new clothes to church on this day Women (40) new hats, called Easter bonnets Today, people sometimes make elaborately decorated Easter bonnets for fun A few people send Easter (41) with religious symbols on them or pictures of small chickens, lambs, rabbits and spring flowers, all traditionally associated (42) Easter The Friday before Easter Sunday is called Good Friday and is (43) as the day Christ was crucified (= hanged on a cross to die) On Good Friday many people eat hot cross buns (= fruit buns decorated with a simple cross) The Monday after Easter is called Easter Monday In Britain, Good Friday and Easter Monday are both (44) holidays In the US, each company decides for itself (45) to close or remain open on those days Question 36: A take Question 37: A fair Question 38: A for Question 39: A familiar Question 40: A put on Question 41: A letters Question 42: A toward Question 43: A missed Question 44: A family Question 45: A if B use B festival B as B ordinary B take on B envelopes B with B recalled B nation B how C spend C parade C and C common C bore C cards C to C reminded C school C why D expend D carnival D nor D regular D wore D notes D from D remembered D bank D whether Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 46: The basic elements of public-opinion research are interviewers, questionnaires, A B tabulating equipment, and to sample population C D Question 47: The twins have the same identical birthmarks on their backs A B C D Question 48: Beaten by Holyfield, his position was not highly appreciated in world boxing A B C D Question 49: Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home resembled that of many other mid-western pioneers, A B with its dirt floor, sleeping loft, and crude fireplace C D Question 50: Members of a nation's foreign service represent that country's interests abroad and A B report on the conditions, trends, and policies of the country which they are stationed C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 51 to 60 At 7pm on a dark, cold November evening, thousands of people are making their way across a vast car park They're not here to see a film, or the ballet, or even the circus They are all here for what is, bizarrely, a global phenomenon: they are here to see Holiday on Ice Given that most people don't seem to be acquainted with anyone who's ever been, the show's statistics are extraordinary: nearly 300 million people have seen Holiday on Ice since it began in 1943; it is the most popular live entertainment in the world But what does the production involve? And why are so many people prepared to spend their lives travelling round Europe in caravans in order to appear in it? It can't be glamorous, and it's undoubtedly hard work The backstage atmosphere is an odd mix of gym class and workplace A curtained-off section at the back of the arena is laughably referred to as the girls' dressing room, but is more accurately described as a corridor, with beige, cracked walls and cheap temporary tables set up along the length of it Each girl has a small area littered with pots of orange make-up, tubes of mascara and long false eyelashes As a place to work, it must rank pretty low down the scale: the area round the ice-rink is grey and mucky with rows of dirty blue and brown plastic seating and red carpet tiles It's an unimpressive picture, but the show itself is an unquestionably vast, polished global enterprise: the lights come from a firm in Texas, the people who make the audio system are in California, but Montreal supplies the smoke effects; former British Olympic skater Robin Cousins is now creative director for the company and conducts a vast master class to make sure they're ready for the show's next performance The next day, as the music blares out from the sound system, the cast start to go through their routines under Cousins' direction Cousins says, The aim is to make sure they're all still getting to exactly the right place on the ice at the right time - largely because the banks of lights in the ceiling are set to those places, and if the skaters are all half a metre out they'll be illuminating empty ice Our challenge,' he continues, 'is to produce something they can sell in a number of countries at the same time My theory is that you take those things that people want to see and you give it to them, but not in the way they expect to see it You try to twist it And you have to find music that is challenging to the skaters, because they have to it every night.' It may be a job which he took to pay the rent, but you can't doubt his enthusiasm 'The only place you'll see certain skating moves is an ice show,' he says, 'because you're not allowed to them in competition It's not in the rules So the ice show world has things to offer which the competitive world just doesn't.' Cousins knows what he's talking about because he skated for the show himself when he stopped competing - he was financially unable to retire He learnt the hard way that you can't put on an Olympic performance every night 'I'd be thinking, these people have paid their money, now your stuff, and I suddenly thought, "I really can't cope I'm not enjoying it".' The solution, he realised, was to give 75 per cent every night, rather than striving for the sort of twice-a-year excellence which won him medals To be honest, for those of us whose only experience of ice-skating is watching top-class Olympic skaters, some of the movements can look a bit amateurish, but then, who are we to judge? Equally, it's impossible not to be swept up in the whole thing; well, you'd have to try pretty hard not to enjoy it Question 51: According to paragraph the writer is surprised to see that although Holiday on Ice is popular A people often prefer other types of show B people prefer to see a film, the ballet, or the circus C most people consider it as a holiday D few people know someone who has seen it Question 52: From the phrase "it must rank pretty low down the scale" in paragraph we can infer that A Holiday on Ice has rather poor working condition B Holiday on Ice has a very dirty place to work C skaters not enjoy working in this place D skaters not earn much money from the job Question 53: Which of the following adjectives can be used to describe the backstage area? A glamorous B relaxing C messy D old Question 54: It is mentioned in paragraph that A many companies are involved in the production B it is difficult to find suitable equipment C the show needs financial support D the show has been staged in many places Question 55: For Robin Cousins, the aim of the rehearsal is A to keep in time with the music B to adjust the spotlights C to be acquainted with the stage D to position the skaters on the ice Question 56: Cousins's theory on how to produce shows for different audiences is that A he adapts movements to suit everyone B he selects suitable music C he presents performances in an unexpected way D he varies the routines every night Question 57: It is suggested in paragraph that skating in shows A enables skaters to visit a variety of places B is as competitive as other forms of skating C can be particularly well paid D allows skaters to try out original skating moves Question 58: The pronoun "them" in paragraph refers to A certain skating moves B some famous skaters C some live performances D certain ice shows Question 59: The phrase "the hard way" in paragraph most likely means A by working very hard B by having expectations of others C through personal experience D through doing things again and again Question 60: Which of the following is the writer's conclusion of Holiday on Ice? A Olympic ice-skating is more enjoyable than Holiday on Ice B Everyone should enjoy watching Holiday on Ice C Holiday on Ice requires more skills than Olympic ice-skating D It is hard to know who really enjoys Holiday on Ice Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70 Being aware of one’s own emotions – recognizing and acknowledging feelings as they happen – is at the very heart of Emotional Intelligence And this awareness encompasses not only moods but also thoughts about those moods People who are able to monitor their feelings as they arise are less likely to be ruled by them and are thus better able to manage their emotions Managing emotions does not mean suppressing them; nor does it mean giving free rein to every feeling Psychologist Daniel Goleman, one of several authors who have popularized the notion of Emotional Intelligence, insisted that the goal is balance and that every feeling has value and significance As Goleman said, “A life without passion would be a dull wasteland of neutrality, cut off and isolated from the richness of life itself.” Thus, we manage our emotions by expressing them in an appropriate manner Emotions can also be managed by engaging in activities that cheer us up, soothe our hurts, or reassure us when we feel anxious Clearly, awareness and management of emotions are not independent For instance, you might think that individuals who seem to experience their feelings more intensely than others would be less able to manage them However, a critical component of awareness of emotions is the ability to assign meaning to them – to know why we are experiencing a particular feeling or mood Psychologists have found that, among individuals who experience intense emotions, individual differences in the ability to assign meaning to those feelings predict differences in the ability to manage them In other words, if two individuals are intensely angry, the one who is better able to understand why he or she is angry will also be better able to manage the anger Self-motivation refers to strong emotional self-control, which enables a person to get moving and pursue worthy goals, persist at tasks even when frustrated, and resist the temptation to act on impulse Resisting impulsive behavior is, according to Goleman, “the root of all emotional self-control.” Of all the attributes of Emotional Intelligence, the ability to postpone immediate gratification and to persist in working toward some greater future gain is most closely related to success – whether one is trying to build a business, get a college degree, or even stay on a diet One researcher examined whether this trait can predict a child’s success in school The study showed that 4-year-old children who can delay instant gratification in order to advance toward some future goal will be “far superior as students” when they graduate from high school than will 4year-olds who are not able to resist the impulse to satisfy their immediate wishes Question 61: Which of the following can we infer from paragraph 1? A If people pay attention to their feelings, they will not be able to manage them B If people pay attention to their feelings, they can control their emotions better C People who can manage their emotions will be controlled by them D Some people can understand their feelings better than others Question 62: The word “soothe” in paragraph could be best replaced by A worsen B reduce C weaken D relieve Question 63: According to paragraphs to 3, people should be aware of their emotions so that they can A stop feeling angry B manage their emotions appropriately C experience feelings more intensively D explain their emotions to others Question 64: From paragraph 2, we can see that Daniel Goleman A wrote about Emotional Intelligence B studied how people manage their emotions C trained people to increase their Emotional Intelligence D treated patients who had emotional problems Question 65: All of the following are mentioned in paragraph about our emotions EXCEPT A we can manage our emotions B we should ignore some feelings C every feeling is important D emotions are part of a satisfying life Question 66: The word “critical” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A indecisive B inessential C dynamic D important Question 67: The word “them” in paragraph refers to A intense emotions B psychologists C individuals D individual differences Question 68: In paragraph 3, the author explains the concept of awareness and management of emotions by A giving an example of why people get angry B describing how people learn to control their emotions C comparing how two people might respond to an intense emotion D explaining why some people are not aware of their emotions Question 69: The word “pursue” in paragraph mostly means A be involved in something B improve or develop something C try to achieve something D find out about something Question 70: According to paragraph 5, children might be more successful in school if they can resist impulses because they can A have more friends at school B easily understand new information C focus on their work and not get distracted D be more popular with their teachers Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is DIFFERENT in meaning to each of the following questions Question 71: I am sure it was by mistake that he took your calculator A It is a mistake that he took your calculator B He must have taken your calculator by mistake C I am sure he didn’t take your calculator deliberately D It is certain he didn’t take your calculator on purpose Question 72: It would be a good idea if you went and asked her yourself A I advise you to go and ask her yourself B You went and asked her yourself and that was good C I suggest you go and ask her yourself D Why don’t you go and ask her yourself? Question 73: For fear of waking up the family, Trung tiptoed upstairs A The family feared when Trung tiptoed upstairs B Trung tiptoed upstairs so as not to wake up the family C Trung tiptoed upstairs lest the family should be woken up D Trung tiptoed upstairs because he didn’t want to wake up the family Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Question 74: Phillip snored all night I didn't sleep a wink A I didn't sleep a wink, which made Philip snore all night B Philip snored all night as a result of my sleeplessness C What with Philip snoring all night, I didn't sleep a wink D What made Philip snore all night was my sleeplessness Question 75: You’d better take the keys It’s possible I’ll come home late A You’d better take the keys as I possibly come home late B You’d better take the keys in case I come home late C I’ll probably come home late so that you’d better take the keys D If I come home late, you’d better take the keys 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 Question 76: “You don’t appreciate me,” she said A She complained that he took her for granted B She said that he didn’t take her for granted C She suggested that he shouldn’t appreciate her D She told him not to appreciate her Question 77: “Be careful! The knife is sharp!” she shouted A Because the knife was sharp, she ordered me to be careful B Because of the sharp knife, she shouted to me to be careful C Being careful, she asked me if the knife was sharp D She told me to be careful as the knife was sharp Question 78: Ann is not really cut out for teaching A Teaching does not really suit Ann B Ann does not want to become a teacher C Ann cannot give up her career as teacher D Ann does not like teaching at all Question 79: “I will pay back the money, Linda,” said Helen A Helen apologized to Linda for borrowing her money B Helen offered to pay Linda the money back C Helen suggested paying back the money to Linda D Helen promised to pay back Linda’s money Question 80: He is an authority on primitive religion A He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion B He has authority over the people who practise primitive religion C He has a great influence on the people who practise primitive religion D He has official permission to practice primitive religion - - THE END -KEY Mã 198 Câu Đáp án Câu Đáp án Câu Đáp án Câu Đáp án 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 C A D B C C C B A C C A B D D B C D A A 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 A B B A A B A D B D A B D D C C B C C D 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 C B D D D D B B B C D A C A D C D A C B 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 B D B A B D A C C C A B A C B A D A D A TRƯỜNG LƯƠNG THẾ VINH - HÀ NỘI ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC ĐỢT - NĂM 2011 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (Đề thi gồm có 07 trang) Mã đề thi: 135 Họ tên thí sinh: ………………………………… SBD: ………………… Chú ý: Thí sinh không sử dụng từ điển tài liệu có liên quan Cán coi thi không giải thích đề thi ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks The traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write, or the ability to use language to read, write, listen, and speak In modern contexts, the word refers to reading and writing at a level (1) _ for communication, or at a level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a literate society,' so as to take (2) _ in that society The United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has drafted the following definition: “Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written' materials (3) _ with varying contexts Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an Individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his, or her (4) _ and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society." Many policy analysts consider literacy rates a crucial measure of a region's human capital This claim is made on the (5) _ that literate people can be trained less expensively than illiterate people, generally have a higher socio-economic (6) _ and enjoy better health and employment prospects Policy makers also argue that literacy increases job opportunities and access to higher education In Kerala, India, for example, female and child mortality rates declined (7) _ in the 1960s, when girls who were educated in the education reforms after 1948 began to raise families Recent researchers, (8) _, argue that correlations such as, the one listed above may have more to with the effects of schooling rather than literacy in general Regardless, the (9) _ of educational systems worldwide includes a basic (10) _ around communication through test and print, which is the foundation of most definitions of literacy Question A important B adequate C adaptable D suitable Question A control B comfort C part D honor Question A associated B worked C appropriated D related Question A ability B knowledge C behavior D performance Question A basics B ways C foundations D grounds Question A status B request C condition D state Question A actually B dramatically C extremely D accurately Question A therefore B however C consequently D additionally Question A main B majority C focus D demand Question 10 A concept B content C contact D context Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Questions 11: A represent B discover C experience D adventure Questions 12: A vanish B anxious C focus D success Questions 13: A activity B epidemic C philosopher D significance Questions 14: A inexpensive B psychiatry C patriotic D scientific Questions 15: A emission B encounter C impudence D outnumber Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Questions 16: Among the world’s 44 richest countries, there has been not war since 1945 A B C D Questions 17: After Allan had searched for twenty minutes, he realized that his jacket had been laying on the A B C table the entire time D Questions 18: The carpenters tried to join together the pieces of the broken beam, but found it impossible to A B C D Questions 19: A smile can be observed, described, and reliably identify; it can also be elicited and A B manipulated under experimental conditions C D Questions 20: After the rain had let out, the Mitchells continued their hike up the mountain A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Bringing up children Where one stage of child development has been left out, or not sufficiently experienced, the child may have to go back and capture the experience of it A good home makes this possible - for example, by providing the opportunity for the child to play with a clockwork car or toy railway train up to any age if he still needs to so This principle, in fact, underlies all psychological treatment of children in difficulties with their development, and is the basic of work in child clinics The beginnings of discipline are in the nursery Even the youngest baby is taught by gradual stages to wait for food, to sleep and wake at regular intervals and so on If the child feels the world around him is a warm and friendly one, he slowly accepts its rhythm and accustoms himself to conforming to its demands Learning to wait for things, particularly for food, is a very important element in upbringing, and is achieved successfully only if too great demands are not made before the child can understand them Every parent watches eagerly the child's acquisition of each new skill: the first spoken words, the first independent steps, or the beginning of reading and writing It is often tempting to hurry the child beyond his natural learning rate, but this can set up dangerous feelings of failure and states of anxiety in the child This might happen at any stage A baby might be forced to use a toilet too early, a young child might be encouraged to learn to read before he knows the meaning of the words he reads On the other hand, though, if a child is left alone too much, or without any learning opportunities, he loses his natural zest for life and his desire to find out new things for himself Learning together is a fruitful source of relationship between children and parents By playing together, parents learn more about their children and children learn more from their parents Toys and games which both parents and children can share are an important means of achieving this co-operation Building-block toys, jigsaw puzzles and crosswords are good examples Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness or indulgence towards their children Some may be especially strict in money matters; others are severe over times of coming home at night, punctuality for meals or personal cleanliness In general, the controls imposed represent the needs of the parents and the values of the community as much as the child's own happiness and well-being With regard to the development of moral standards in the growing child, consistency is very important in parental teaching To forbid a thing one day and excuse it the next is no foundation for morality Also, parents should realize that “example is better than precept” If they are hypocritical and not practise what they preach, their children may grow confused and emotionally insecure when they grow old enough to think for themselves, and realize they have been, to some extent, deceived A sudden awareness of a marked difference between their parents' ethics and their morals can be a dangerous disillusion Questions 21 The principle underlying all treatment of developmental difficulties in children A is in the provision of clockwork toys and trains B is to send them to clinics C is to capture them before they are sufficiently experienced D offers recapture of earlier experiences Questions 22 Learning to wait for things is successfully taught A in spite of excessive demands being made B only if excessive demands are avoided C because excessive demands are not advisable D is achieved successfully by all children Questions 23: The encouragement of children to achieve new skills A should be focused on only at school B can never be taken too far C will always assist their development D should be balanced and moderate Questions 24: Parental controls and discipline A serve a dual purpose B are designed to promote the child’s happiness C reflect only the values of the community D should be avoided as far as possible Questions 25: The practice of the rule “Example is better than precept” A only works when the children grow old enough to think for themselves B would help avoid the necessity for ethics and morals C will free a child from disillusion when he grows up D is too difficult for all parents to exercise Questions 26: In the 1st paragraph, the author lays some emphasis on the role of the in helping the child in trouble A psychiatrists B community C family D nursery Questions 27: The phrase ‘conforming to’ in the 2nd paragraph means A adapting to B accepting C agreeing with D following Questions 28: The word ‘zest’ in the 2nd paragraph can be best replaced by A appetite B excitement C enthusiasm D enjoyment Questions 29: The word ‘imposed’ in the 4th paragraph is closest in meaning to A excepted B introduced C made D constrained Questions 30: Hypocrisy on the part of the parents may A result in their children’s wrong behaviour B make their children lose faith in them C disqualify their teachings altogether D impair their children’s mind 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 Question 31 No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door A Try as hard as I might, I couldn’t open the door B I tried hard to open the door C It was difficult for me to open the door D I could open the door with difficulty Question 32 Question 33 Question 34 Question 35 “Isn’t it an interesting film!” A It is not an interesting film, is it? B Is it an interesting film? C It is not an interesting film D It is an interesting film People say that he did it for his own sake A He is said to it for his own sake B He is said that he did it for his own sake C He is said to have done it for his own sake D It is said to it for his own sake It was a mistake for her to marry Peter A She and Peter weren’t married in the right way B She shouldn’t have married Peter C Peter didn’t want to get married, so it was his mistake D She ought to think again before she marries Peter Don’t get angry! We are just pulling your leg A Don’t get angry! We are just teasing you B Don’t pull your leg when you are angry C Pulling your leg makes you angry D Don’t get angry because we are having your leg pulled Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best sentence made from the given words Question 36 Question 37 Question 38 Question 39 Question 40 you/ entitle/ drive/ car/ your driving license // A You are not entitled to drive a car with your driving license B You are not entitled to drive a car without your driving license C You not entitle to drive a car without your driving license D You are not entitled to driving a car without your driving license there/ no point/ try/ explain/ it/ her/ she/ incapable/ understand.// A There is no point in trying explaining it to her; she is incapable to understand it B There is no point trying to explain her to it; she is incapable in understanding it C There is no point in trying to explaining it to her; she is incapable on understanding it D There is no point trying to explain it to her; she is incapable of understanding it not until/ you / grow / understand / the matter.// A It is not until you grow up that can you understand the matter B It is not until you grow up that you can understand the matter C Not until you grow up that you can understand the matter D Not until you grow up that can you understand the matter legend/ that / tea/ beverage/ discover / 2737B.C.// A Legend has it that tea as a beverage was discovered in 2737B.C B Legend said that tea was a beverage was discovered in 2737B.C C Legend told it that tea as a beverage which discovered in 2737B.C D Legend makes it that tea was a beverage discovered in 2737B.C number/ factor/ relate/ voice/ reveal/ personality/ speaker.// A The number of factors related to the voice revealed the personality of the speaker B A number of factors that related to the voice revealing the personality of the speaker C A number of factors related to the voice reveal the personality of the speaker D The number of factors relating to the voice revealed the personality of the speaker Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Line 10 15 The advent of the Internet may be one of the most important technological developments in recent years Never before have so many people had access to so many different sources of information For all of the Internet’s advantages, however, people are currently becoming aware of some of its drawbacks and are looking for creative solutions Among the current problems, which include a general lack of reliability and numerous security concerns, the most crucial is speed First of all, the Internet has grown very quickly In 1990, only a few academics had ever heard of the Internet In 1996, over 50 million people used it Every year, the number of people with access to the Internet doubles The rapid growth has been a problem The computer systems which run the Internet have not been able to keep up with the demand Also, sometimes, a request for information must pass through many routing computers before the information can be obtained A request for information made in Paris might have to go through computers in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo in order to obtain the required information Consequently, the service is often slow and unpredictable Service also tends to be worse when the Internet is busiest - during the business day of the Western Hemisphere - which is also when companies need its service the most Some people are trying to harness the power of networked computers in such a way as to avoid this problem In 1995, a group of American universities banded together to form what has come to be 20 25 known as Internet II Internet II is a smaller, more specialized system intended for academic use Since it is more specialized, fewer users are allowed access Consequently, the time required to receive information has decreased Businesses are beginning to explore a possible analogue to the Internet II Many businesses are creating their own “Intranets” These are systems that can only be used by the members of the same company In theory, fewer users should translate into a faster system Intranets are very useful for large national and international companies whose branches need to share information Another benefit of an Intranet is an increased amount of security Since only company employees have access to the information on the Intranet, their information is protected from competitors While there is little doubt that the Internet will eventually be a fast and reliable service, industry and the academic community have taken their own steps toward making more practical global networks Question 41 According to the passage, which of the following is true of the Internet ? A It tends to be unreliable B It has created a sense of financial security C It is too expensive to access D It has become increasingly less popular Question 42 According to the passage, which of the following statements was true in 1990? A The Internet was a secure means to gain information B The Internet experienced enormous growth rates C Internet data proved to be impractical D Few people were using the Internet Question 43 According to the author, what is one reason why the Internet is sometimes slow? A Phone lines are often too busy with phone calls and fax transmissions to handle Internet traffic B Most people not have computers that are fast enough to take advantage of the Internet C Often a request must travel through many computers before it reaches its final destination D Scientists take up too much time on the Internet , thus slowing it down for everyone else Question 44 The word “ obtained” in line 10 is closest in meaning to A understood B acquired C purchased D distributed Question 45 The word “ harness” in line 15 is closest in meaning to A utilize B disguise C steal D block Question 46.According to the passage, what benefits does Internet II have over the Internet ? A There is no governmental intervention regulating Internet II B Small businesses pay higher premiums to access to the Internet C Internet II contains more information than the Internet D Internet II has fewer users and therefore is faster to access Question 47 The word “ analogue” in line 20 most nearly means A similarity B alternative C use D solution Question 48 The word “their” in line 25 refers to A competitors B company employees C Intranets D companies Question 49 With which of the following conclusions would the author probably agree? A An Internet system with fewer users would be quicker B Fewer academic communities need to create their own Internet systems C The technology used by Internet creators is too complex for computer owners to understand D Companies who develop their own Intranets are limiting their information data base Question 50 All of the following are advantages of business “ Intranets” mentioned in the passage EXCEPT A they provide a higher level of security B they share information with other company branches C they are cheaper than other alternatives D they move data faster Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 51 : Question 52 : Question 53: Question 54 : Question 55 : Question 56 : Question 57 : Question 58 : Question 59 : Question 60 : Question 61: Question 62: Question 63 : Question 64 : Question 65 : Question 66: Question 67 : Question 68 : Question 69 : Question 70 : Question 71 : Question 72: Question 73 : Question 74 : Question 75 : Question 76 : You’ve got to be ……………certain before you decide A deathly B dead C dearly D badly She spoke quietly to him ………… nobody else could hear a word A so that B although C if D because We saw the girl …………… you say is beautiful A whom B who C whose D which In the ……………of proof, the police could not take action against the man A lack B shortage C want D absence By December, Tim ………….enough money to buy a mountain bike A saves B will save C has saved D will have saved We need a lot more action and a lot………….talk A few B fewer C little D less As an adult, I am independent …………my parents financially A on B of C out D with It is imperative that every parcel on board …………… before the flight A be checked B is checked C must be checked D were checked Who was the last one …………the classroom yesterday? A had left B to leave C left D leaving The Eiffel Tower is still…………… man - made structures in the world A a very high one B highest one C one of the highest D the higher one Only if you promise to study hard ………… to help you A agree I B I agree C I will agree D will I agree ………….so aggressive, we’d get on much better A If she weren’t B Weren’t she C She was not D Had she not Different cultures ………… dreams in different ways A associate B interpret C interfere D express Max is not a(n) ……… drinker but he likes a glass of wine occasionally A addict B drunk C heavy D obsessed Although John’s grandmother passed away many years ago, he still holds her in fond ………… A nostalgia B sentiment C memorial D remembrance Emperor Nero of Egypt was one …………….ruler in history who was cruel to his subjects A unusual B exceptional C infamous D odd This encyclopedia is no good: it’s completely out of …………… A time B date C age D hours Because of ……………weather conditions, California has an advantage in the production of fruits and vegetables A favourite B favour C favourable D favourably The film starts in half an hour We really must be making ……… A up for B a move C believe D mess Let’s not decide yet where to stop on the journey – we’ll just play it by ………… and see how we feel A lip B eye C ear D hand The delay to the flight was brought …………….by bad weather A about B in C up D down When you something , you should …………… A weigh up the pros and cons C go down well with B get through to D turn over a new leaf Many old people don’t like change They are very set in their ……… A ways B routines C habits D life I’ll be taking an English exam next Monday A sitting (for) B writing C failing D giving I’ve never heard such nasty words from his mouth before A unattractive B terrible C delightful D cruel “Would you like to something tonight?” – “ _” Question 77 : Question 78 : Question 79 : Question 80 : A Sure I’d love to C No, I hate it B Yes, I D Yes, it’s very expensive “If only I hadn’t lent him all my money!” – “ _” A I’m afraid you’ll have to it B Well, you did, so it’s no use crying over split milk C All right You’ll be OK D Sorry, I have no idea “What’s the matter? You don’t look very well.” – “I feel a little _.” A out of the blue C out of order B under the weather D under the impression “It works! Thanks for your help!” – “ _” A Hey, that’s what friends are for B You’re right C Ok Just be careful D Really? I don’t know if that’s such a good idea – “ _” “ Oh, thank you I just got it yesterday.” A When have you got this beautiful dress? B That’s a beautiful dress you have on! C How a beautiful dress you’re wearing! D You’ve just bought this beautiful dress, haven’t you? THE END TRƯỜNG THPTDL LƯƠNG THẾ VINH HÀ NỘI ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC TIẾNG ANH ĐỢT / 2011 STT STT Mà ĐỀ Mà ĐỀ Mà ĐỀ Mà ĐỀ Mà ĐỀ Mà ĐỀ Mà ĐỀ 135 246 357 468 135 246 357 B B C C 41 A C B C C C D 42 D B A A B A A 43 C A B B C D B 44 B D D D C B B 45 A B C A A D C 46 D B C B B D B 47 B C D B C A A 48 B A D C A D D 49 A D C 10 A B B D 50 C A D 11 A C C D 51 B D D 12 D C A B 52 A B B 13 B C C C 53 B D B 14 B C C D 54 D C B 15 C B D D 55 D D B 16 D A A C 56 D C A 17 C C D B 57 B A D 18 A C B A 58 A C C 19 B D C A 59 B B A 20 B C C B 60 C D A 21 D C D B 61 D A B 22 B D B C 62 A C C 23 D B A D 63 B B B 24 A C C D 64 C C A 25 C B C B 65 D B D 26 C C C C 66 C D D 27 A C C A 67 B A D 28 C D D B 68 C B A Mà ĐỀ 468 D A C C D B A D C D B C A B B D C B A B C A C B B A D B 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 D B A D C B A B D B A C B C D A D C D C B A A C SỞ GD- ĐT BẮC NINH Trường THPT Yên Phong A C D A B A D C D D D C C C A B B D C D A B A A 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 B C A A A A B A B B A B B A B A C A D B B D B A B C D B C A C C D C B A C C C B C D A C C A D B ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐH LẦN Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) M ã đ ề 138 Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions The criminal was sentenced to death because of……… of his crime a the severity b the complexity c a punishment d the importance The discovery was a major ……………for research workers a breakthrough b breakdown c break-in d breakout “Would you like me to get a taxi?” - “…………… ” a That would be delightful Thanks b Well, let’s see c Yes, please, if it’s no bother d Yes, I see You have a good feeling about yourself and……………….when you volunteer a others b other c the other d the others If it……… …… their encouragement, he could have given it up a had been for b hadn’t been c hadn’t been for d wouldn’t have been for By the end of this month I…………… ….for this company for two years a have been working b will have been working c will be working d will work Flooding in April is an unusual ………….……in this area a occur b occurrence c occurring d occurred Lorie is very thin, ……… ….her young sister, who is quite heavy a dissimilar to b unlikely c unlike d dislike It is a fact that……… … form of energy a electricity being the most useful b electricity the most useful c the most useful in electricity d electricity is the most useful 10 Please ……………… and see us some time You ‘re always welcome a come to b come about c come around d come away 11 Only in the Civil War………… ……killed or wounded a soldiers in America b so many American soldiers were c many in America d were so many American soldiers 12 Prices of flats……………… …from a few thousand to millions of dollars a vary b change c differ d fluctuate 13 John……………… knowledge from many of his life experiences in his work a approved b applied c appreciated d accomplished 14 As it was getting late, the boys decided to…………… … the campfire and crept into their sleeping bags a put up b put off c put out d put on 15 The general public………………… a large number of computers now, because prices are beginning to decrease a must buy b must be buying c must have bought d must bought 16 I have to assure myself that I……………….the best possible decision a have leapt b have made c have done d have reached 17 “Sorry, I’m late, Mike.” - “ ……………… ” a Well, it’s worth a try b Not on my account c No, I wouldn’t mind at all d That’s all right 18 Once the air warms up, the snow should start to……… a thaw b defrost c dissolve d liquefy 19 It’s surprising that ex-smokers are less…………… … smokers than non-smokers a tolerant of b tolerable to c intolerant d tolerance towards 20 Tony often watches TV after his parents…………………….to bed a had gone b have gone c go d went 21 “What a great haircut, Lucy!” - “……………… ” a You think so? I think it’s a bit too short b It’s my pleasure c Oh, yes That’s right d Thanks It’s very kind of you to this 22 Don’t leave paraffin heaters in a draught or where they’re…………… … a dangerously knocked over b in danger knocked over c in danger of being knocked over d in danger of knocking over 23 Mike: “Tell me what your dog’s like?” - Alice: “………………” a Very quickly b Biscuit and bones c Very well, thank you d Big, black and hairy 24 Population expansion seems to surpass the ability of the earth to meet…….food a the requirement of b the command of c the demand for d the necessity for 25 After years of being exposed to the sun and rain, the sign had become completely…… a unreadable b illegible c misread d readable 26 James: “What’s the matter?” - Anne: “…………… … ” a Nothing b Not at all c That’s all right d It’s no trouble 27 ………….over long distances is a fact a That electricity can be transmitted b That electricity transmitting c That electricity d That can be transmitted 28 …… , sheep were then used for wool a Having first domesticated for milk production b Having been first domesticated for milk production c Because they had been first domesticated for milk production d Although they had first domesticated for milk production 29 Do you think Ms Brown will …………………for Parliament in the next election? a sit b run c walk d stand 30 The judge …………………… the murderer to a lifetime imprisonment a convicted b sentenced c prosecuted d accused Read the following passage and mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions REALITY TELEVISION Reality television is genre of television programming which, it is claimed, presents unscripted dramatic or humorous situation, documents actual events, and features ordinary rather than professional actors It could be described as a form of artificial or “heightened” documentary Although the genre has existed in some form or another since the early years of television, the current explosion of popularity dates from around 2000 Reality television covers a wide range of television programming formats, from game or quiz shows which resemble the frantic, often demeaning programmes produced in Japan in the 1980s and 1990s (a modern example is Gaki no tsukai), to surveillance- or voyeurism- focused productions such as Big Brother Critics say that the term “ reality television” is somewhat of a misnomer and that such shows frequently portray a modifies and highly influenced form of reality, with participants put in exotic location or abnormal situations, sometimes coached to act in certain ways by off-screen handlers, and with events on screen manipulated through editing and other post-production techniques Part of reality television’s appeal is due to its ability to place ordinary people in extraordinary situations For example, on the ABC show, The Bachelor, an eligible male dates a dozen women simultaneously, traveling on extraordinary dates to scenic locales Reality television also has the potential to turn its participants into national celebrities, outwardly in talent and performance programs such as Pop Idol, though frequently Survivor and Big Brother participants also reach some degree of celebrity Some commentators have said that the name “reality television” is an inaccurate description for several styles of program included in the genre In competition- based programs such as Big Brother and Survivor, and other special-living- environment shows like The Real World, the producers design the format of the show and control the day-to-day activities and the environment, creating a completely fabricated world in which the competition plays out Producers specifically select the participants, and use carefully designed scenarios, challenges, events, and settings to encourage particular behaviours and conflicts Mark Burnett, creator of Survivor and other reality shows, has agreed with this assessment, and avoids the word “reality” to describe his shows; he has said, “I tell good stories It really is not reality TV It really is unscripted drama.” 31.In the first line, the writer says “it is claimed” because………… a they are agree with the statement b everyone agrees with the statement c no one agrees with the statement d they want to distance themselves from the statement 32.Reality television has…………… a always been this popular b been popular since before 2000 c only been popular since 2000 d been popular since approximately 2000 33.Japan…………… a is the only one place to produce demeaning TV shows b has produced demeaning TV shows copied elsewhere c produced Big Brother d invented surveillance focused productions 34.People have criticized reality television because…………… a it is demeaning b it uses exotic locations c the name is inaccurate d it shows reality 35.Reality TV appeals to some because………… a it shows eligible males dating women b it uses exotic locations c it shows average people in exceptional circumstances d it can turn ordinary people into celebrities 36.Pop Idol…………… a turns all its participants into celebrities b is more likely to turn its participants into celebrities than Big Brother c is less likely to turn its participants into celebrities than Big Brother d is a dating show 37.The term “reality television” is inaccurate…………… a for all programs b just for Big Brother and Survivor c for talent and performance programs d for talent and performances programs 38.Producers choose the participants………… a on the ground of talent b only for special-living- environment shows c to create conflict among other things d to make a fabricated world 39.Paul Burnett………… a was a-participant on Survivor b is a critic of reality TV c thinks the term “reality television” is inaccurate d writes the script for Survivor 40.Shows like Survivor…………… a are definitely reality TV b are scripted c have good narratives d are theatre Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined sound that is pronounced differently from the rest or the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress: 41.a reindeer b engineer c pioneer d referee 42.a dangerous b marvelous c conspicuous d numerous 43.a establish b illustrate c intimidate d inheritance 44.a expansion b conversion c precision d explosion 45.a eradicate b character c malaria d spectacular Read the following passage and mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks All life is sound We are constantly surrounded by sounds and noises (46)………… by nature and everything in it For thousands of years man has been speaking and singing, and (47)………….…his wonderfully constructed ear, perceiving sounds and noises, although they are but a small part of the inconceivable wealth of sounds filling the universe Children everywhere and without (48)…………… are born with musical abilities with voices, and with hearing The difference lies (49)………………in what they with these gifts That (50)………… according to temperament upbringing nationality, and time Nature itself is full of sound, full of music Musical sounds existed millions of years before there was a human ear to hear (51)…………….…: the soft bubbling of the water, the roll of thunder, the whistling and rustling of leaves in the wind and (52)………… ….knows how many other audible manifestations of nature Man was born (53)………… a world of sound Thunder filled him with fear and became a symbol of supernatural (54)…….………… In the roar of the wind he heard the voices of demons Dwellers at the seashore (55)………….…the temper of the gods by the sound of the waves Religious rites and music were inseparable at the dawn of humanity 46 a found b heard c produced d existing 47 a thanks to b based on c in spite of d without 48 a exception b doubt c consideration d preparation 49 a absolutely b merely c especially d suddenly 50 a depends b forms c varies d differentiates 51 a them b it c all d from 52 a he b someone c who d everyone 53 a with b from c in d into 54 a disasters b powers c symbols d existence 55 a terrified b touched c judged d heard Mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 56 It announced today that an enquiry would be held into the collapse of a high-rise apartment block in Kuala a b c d Lumpur last week 57 Neither of the men arresting as terrorists would reveal information about his group a b c d 58 I strongly object the idea of students in the final year working part-time jobs a b c d 59 If they took their language lesson seriously, they would be able to communicate with the locals now a b c d 60 Everyone ought to know the basic steps that follow in case of an emergency a b c d 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 61 Tom has the ability to be a professional musician, but he’s too lazy to practice a He is able to practice music lessons professionally though he is lazy b As a professional musician he is not lazy to practice music lessons c He is talented but he’ll never be a professional musician as he doesn’t practice d Though practicing lazily, he is a professional musician 62 The book costs $15,50 but I have only $14,50 a I have more than enough money to pay for the book b The book costs a little more than I have with me c I have just enough money to pay for the book d I need a few more dollars to pay for the book 63 If I hadn’t had so much work to I would have gone to the movies a I never go to the movies if I have work to b I would go to the movies when I had done so much work c A lot of work couldn’t prevent me from going to the movies d Because I had to so much work I couldn’t go to the movies 64 My father couldn’t stand Tom’s behavior a My father found Tom’s behavior intolerant b My father was tolerant towards Tom’s behavior c My father found Tom’s behavior intolerable d Tom’s behavior was not tolerable 65 This question is even harder than the last one a The last question is not difficult b This question is the most difficult one c The last question is difficult but this one is more difficult d This question is hard but the last one is not 66 Nobody at all came to the meeting a There was almost nobody at the meeting b Not many people came to the meeting c Only a few people came to the meeting d Not a single person came to the meeting 67 Anne takes after her mother a Anne resembles her mother in action b Anne looks alike her mother c Anne and her mother are alike d Anne likes her mother very much 68 David broke his leg and couldn’t play in the final a If David didn’t break his leg, he could play in the final b If David hadn’t broken his leg, he could play in the final now c David couldn’t play in the final due to his broken leg d But for his broken leg, David couldn’t have played in the final 69 Cultures vary from country to country a Cultures move from one country to another b There are different cultures in one country c Culture differences are based on countries d Cultures are different in different countries 70 They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm a The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain b The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain c Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm d The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain Read the following passage and mark the letter a, b, c, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions TALKING TO…………ELTON JOHN Q - Do you miss doing the ordinary things in life? - I like plodding round the kitchen doing the things everybody else does I love going to the supermarket to the shopping I come back with far more stuff than I need When I am on holiday in St Tropez, I love to get up at six in the morning to get the fresh bread So people often see me wheeling my trolley round the supermarkets in town Q - Do you mind being recognized? - I’ve tried going out in disguise, but in the end most people recognize me, Ninety- nine percent are very pleasant, very polite But it’s frustrating if you get out of bed on the wrong side- and you some days- and someone asks you for an autograph and they haven’t got a pen or a piece of paper But I enjoy my popularity; I don’t see the point in being a recluse Q - You once said that you’re a bit of a loner - Yeah, I always have been By that I don’t mean that I’m alone It’s just that I like to be my own boss all the time Don’t confuse that with being lonely because I’m not I have lots of great friends around me Being successful has given me the confidence to things I wouldn’t have had the courage to otherwise But I still retain that shyness when I first meet people I’m never going to get rid of that Q - You like your food, don’t you? - I’m one of those people who only has to look at a doughnut and I immediately put on pounds without even eating it I’ve always had a problem with my weight it doesn’t bother me too much, although I get depressed when I’m very overweight I dieted once and I became so obsessed that I neatly made myself ill But I’m happy with the way I am at the moment If you exercise at least three or four times a week and play tennis, then it’s no problem, but you have to keep at it ( …) Q - Do you think you will still be touring and making records in another ten year’s time? - I can’t keep touring and making records for the rest of my life- I’ve got to try something different now and then One thing I am interested in doing is writing a musical Q - So you think we see you on stage in your town musical one day? - I doubt it I’m not interested in going into a theatre and performing every night You may find that strange but if you’re on tour, you’re changing cities I played at the Hammersmith Odeon once for 14 nights and by the end of it I was going crazy It was like going to the office People who actually appear in plays and musical for two or three years have my greatest sympathy and admiration I never consider what I as work 71 When Elton goes out, he…………… a is recognized by 99% of the population b wears a disguise c gets annoyed if he is recognized d accepts he will probably be recognized 72 The phrase ‘ a recluse’ is closest in meaning to……………… a an ordinary person b a celebrity c a person who avoids other people d a person who gets frustrated with his popularity 73 How has frame changed Elton John? a He has become very bossy b He doesn’t like to be on his own c He feels more confident d He has become shy 74 The phrase ‘a loner’ is closest in meaning to……………… a a person who likes being alone b a bossy person c a person who is unhappy without other people around d an only child in the family 75 What does Elton John say about his weight? a He is obsessed with his weight b He gets depressed when he diets c He has learnt to control his weight d He wishes he were thin 76 The word it in the last paragraph refers to…………… a his playing at the theatre for 14 nights b his going crazy after the performance c his going to the office d the Hammersmith Odeon 77 What does the last paragraph tell us about his attitude to work? a He loves doing the same thing day after day b He hates any sort of job which means following a routine and doing the same thing day after day c He loves playing at the theatre d He admires people who work hard 78 Which of the following is not true about Elton John? a He loves doing the shopping in supermarkets b He prefers going out in disguise to avoid people c He has a lot of friends d Although he’s always had a problem with his weight, he doesn’t care much about it 79 All of the following suggest that Elton John is basically happy with himself and his lifestyle EXCEPT……… a He enjoys his popularity b He is happy with the way he is at the moment c He never considers what he does as work d He’s always been a loner 80 What is his future ambition? a to appear in a play or musical b to break with his present routine c to a word tour d to play at the Hammersmith Odeon - The end -KEY 1A 11D 21A 31D 41A 51A 61C 71D 2A 12A 22C 32D 42C 52C 62B 72C 3C 13B 23D 33B 43B 53D 63D 73C 4A 14C 24C 34C 44A 54B 64C 74A 5C 15C 25B 35C 45C 55C 65C 75C 6B 16B 26A 36B 46C 56A 66D 76A 7B 17D 27A 37D 47A 57B 67C 77B 8C 18A 28B 38C 48A 58A 68C 78B 9D 19A 29B 39C 49B 59A 69D 79D 10C 20B 30B 40C 50C 60B 70B 80B ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC MÔN TIẾNG ANH A PHONETICS Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part A noon B tool C flood D moon A summer B future C number D drummer A three B thanks C think D father A ear B pear C fear D hear A switch B chorus C match D catch Choose the word with the different stress pattern A piano B policeman C museum D souvenir A typist B address C assistant D accountant A digit B director C display D dramatic A contaminate B supervisor C investigate D convenient B justify C judgement D accompany 10 A comfortable B VOCABULARY I Choose the best answer 11 Nobody knows what the of the explosion was A source B reaction C cause D reason 12 It Magellan over a year to sail around the world A took B lasted C cost D spent 13 You get a lovely of the park from the bedroom window A look B scene C sight D view 14 Unfortunately, his illness turned out to be extremely so he was kept in isolation A influential B infectious C individual D inoffensive C unimportant D compulsory 15 Mathematics is a subject in school A easy B choice 16 They didn't have enough in their suitcases for all the things they had bought on holidays A size B place C room D area 17 She had no of selling the clock It had belonged to her grandfather A intention B meaning C interest D opinion 18 Be patient Don't to learn a foreign language in a week A believe B consider C think D expect 19.I wanted to put my stereo together, but I couldn't make of the instructions A sight B sense C reality D understanding 20 The doctor told me to take the pills three times a day A regularly B customarily C occasionally Read the passage and choose the best answer D practically Emma Ilarte, in Barbara Taylor Bradford's novel, was a poor lonely girl who became the (21) owner of an international chain of stores Like the woman she writes about, Ms Bradford is beautiful and (22) She left school at sixteen and became a (23) After twenty-three years of this work, she made the (24) to start writing novels She is now one of the most (25) -paid novelists in the world Was Emma Ilarte's story based on Ms Bradford's own (26) successful life? "I'm afraid not," she said with (27) "My life has been quite different from Emma Harte's She was (28) to be born into a poor family I came from a middle-class home and I'm (29) married to a rich American film producer The only thing I share with my heroine is her (30) to work hard." 21 A wealth B unhealthy C richness D wealthy 22 A ambition B ambitious C greed D greedy 23 A journal B report C journalist D newspaperman 24 A decide B decided C decisive D decision 25 A high B badly C highly D height 26 A incredible B incredibly C credible D credibly 27 A amusement B amuse C amused D amusing 28 A luck B lucky C unlock D unlucky 29 A happy B happiness C happily D unhappily 30 A ability B unable C able D possibility C GRAMMAR Choose the best answer 31 Next week, we're going to take a A three day trips B three-day-trip C three days trip D three days' trip 32 People how to dye their clothes even before they knew how to read and write A had known B have known C knew D are known 33 It's time we this old car and bought a new one A will sell B had sold C sold D have sold 34 Are there any household chores for men are better than women? A whose/ suited B which/ suit C that/ suit D which/ suited 35 E-mail is an effective form of communication many businesses rely A on which B on that C which D that 36 I'm angry because you didn't tell me the truth I don't like A deceiving B being deceived C having deceived D to deceive 37 The book, is on the top shelf, tells the life story of Thomas Edison A that B where C whose D which 38 It is said that amber beads around the neck can you against illness A wear/ protecting B wearing/ protect C worn/ to protect D worn/ protect 39 No one is to hear that films and TV a bad effect on students' reading and writing skills A surprised/ have B surprise/ has C surprising/ having D surprised/ has 40 Neither Mary nor her two brothers superstitious A is B was C are D have 41 Daisy the piano when we arrived A was playing B will play C was played 42 My father prefers tea coffee in the morning D is playing A than B to C as D instead 43 "Show me you hid the toy-gun ?" Bob asked his brother A why B when C who D where 44 One of the most inspiring ever known is my mathematics teacher A peoples I've B people I've C people I'm D people I'd 45 He encourages students rather than memorise formulas and rules A to think B think C thinking D think 46 I can put up with a lot of I can't tolerate dishonesty from a friend A thing, but B thing, and C things, but D things, and 47 If I had a chance to creative work, I happy working in an office A will be B would be C would have D will feel 48 She is one of those who money A enjoys to spend B enjoys spending C enjoy to spend D enjoy spending 49 Nobody will approve of your that way A behave B behaviour C behaving D to behave 50 Language could more quickly if there were more language exchange programs A be learning B have learned C have learning D be learned D USE OF ENGLISH Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting 51 Acupuncture (A) comes from the traditional (B) Chinese system of medicine that (C) including herbalism, massage, diet, (D) manipulation and exercise 52 (A) Traditional Chinese medicine (B) see health as a state (C) in which the energy of the mind, body and spirit (D) are in harmony 53 An eccentric is (A) someone whose behaviour (B) is normal, someone who refuses (C) to conform to the (D) accepted norms of his society 54 People seldom (A) act natural in front (B) of the camera (C) Often they stiffen up and the pose becomes (D) rather wooden 55 It is (A) disappointing that (B) almost tourists who (C) come to the country only visit the (D) same few overcrowded places 56 The (A) earliest art (B) forms may well (C) had been wood carvings or (D) body painting 57 The (A) role of learning in human art (B) is also clear in (C) how quickly our art styles (D) changes 58 Someone (A) who is (B) prepared to take time and patience (C) developing the driving skill (D) makes a good driver 59 Good sense, (A) alert and confidence are (B) more important, but you (C) also need a reasonable (D) memory to take the driving test 60 Driving (A) is getting more (B) demanding all the time, so we must (C) make sure people learn (D) efficient in the first place E READING COMPREHENSION I Read the passage and choose the best answer English has had a long tradition of borrowing words from other languages This tradition began with the conquest of Britain by the Norman-French in 1066 Because these conquerors established themselves as rulers, their dialect of French became the language of the aristocracy, of government, and of education During this period, many French words came into the English language Another strong influx of vocabulary came from Latin, which was the language of the church Today, those words derived from French and Latin, though still identifiable, are not thought of as foreign by English speakers Tradition, language and conquest are words that come to us from this tradition The British colonial era, which began in the early 17l century, brought English speakers into contact with many other languages In North America, words from the Native American peoples quickly found their ways into the language Examples include moccasin (a kind of soft shoe), squash (a vegetable) The presence of Spanish colonies in North America led to the adoption of numerous Spanish words, such as siesta (a nap) and tortilla (a flat thin pancake) Asian languages also make contributions For example, the word pyjamas comes from a Hindi word, khaki comes from Urdu, and ketchup was borrowed from Chinese Words from African languages, too, made their ways into English when African slaves served in the United States The result of all of this absorption of new words is a very rich vocabulary that allows users of English to express subtlety of meaning through their choice of words 61 Many French words came into the English language when A French traders did business with the British C British people ruled France in early 17th century B the Norman-French conquered Britain D African slaves worked in Great Britain 62 Tradition, languages and conquest are examples of A borrowed words no longer considered foreign B words borrowed from Latin C words used in this passage D words no longer popular in English 63 Words from the Native American peoples came into English A when Native American peoples came to Britain lh C in the 18 century B during the British colonial era D before those from Latin 64 Words such as squash, tortilla, ketchup were all borrowed from A other languages B Asian languages C the Native American peoples D African languages 65 Which of the following is correct? A More Latin words came into the English language than French ones B English has borrowed many words from French and Latin, although these words are no longer foreign C Users of English like to express subtlety of meaning through words from French D Most words of clothing were borrowed from Asian languages II Read the passage and choose the best answer This year, the school is offering new summer courses, which sound very good indeed They are able to offer many more conversation classes than before And for about half of these classes the students will be working in groups of seven or eight Courses on reading and writing will also be given There's a completely new reading course, in fact, which the students will find very interesting Teachers will use current newspaper articles and other material For the first time this year, the school is running a computer course, too The school will be also continuing the video course, which was very popular last year Benfield School has some new video equipment and the teachers know a lot about video All this sounds like hard work! But there will be a lot of leisure activities too The school has arranged for students to use the sports center near the school in the afternoons and evenings, at greatly reduced prices And it has planned a lot of visits to places of interest There will be some special surprises for the students as well The school has organized a group visit to a television studio, as a suitable end to the video course Some students will be able to take flying lessons at the airport The school only takes between forty and fifty students at a time Although it is a small school, only a few of the students stay at the school itself, in one of two flats in the main building Most of the summer students will stay with families in the town 66 Some of the conversation classes will be held in groups of A -5 B C 7-8 D 17 67 There will be new courses in A reading and computers B reading and writing C, video and computers D video and reading 68 Students can take part in sport at A the school B the sports hall C the sports center D the school field 69 As a special surprise there will be A a computer course B a trip to a place of interest C a video show D a visit to a TV studio 70 Some students may be able to A make video films B give the other students a surprise C learn to fly a plane D plan some special visits F STRUCTURES Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one 71 If you are disappointed with an inexpensive bicycle, then save your money for a more expensive model A You should save up to buy a more expensive bicycle if your inexpensive one disappoints you B An inexpensive bicycle is disappointing, so buy an expensive one C A more expensive bicycle saves you much money, so don't buy an inexpensive model D You'd better buy an inexpensive bicycle to save more money 72 You should take regular exercises instead of sitting in front of the television all day A Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises is advisable B Don't take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day instead C Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises D Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day 73 Who made you work so hard yesterday? A Why did you work so hard yesterday ?B What made you work so hard yesterday? C Who forced you to work so hard yesterday?D How could you work so hard yesterday? 74 Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live A Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in B We can protect the world we live in only with careful environmental planning C Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully D Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world in which we live 75 My brother and I dressed as quickly as we could, but we missed the school bus and were late for school today A My brother and I were late for school because we dressed too quickly B My brother and I dressed quickly but were late for school because we missed the school bus C My brother and I missed the school bus so we were late for school D My brother and I could dress quickly but could not be in time for school 76 Doing more than checking out books, the city librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children A Checking out more books than puppet shows is what the city librarian must B The city librarian checks out books and puppets for children in the city C Helping to plan puppet shows for children is the main duty of the city librarian, not checking out books D The librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children in addition to checking out books 77 Cocaine will destroy more people and the environment as it spreads to other countries A Cocaine spreads to other countries after destroying people and the environment B Spreading to other countries, cocaine will destroy more people and environment C Cocaine destroys more countries with people and environment D Cocaine will spread to countries and destroy the environment 78 The clouds covered the moon so thickly that we couldn’t find our way back to the cottage A We couldn't find our way back to the cottage because the clouds covered the moon thickly B The clouds were too thick to find their way back to the cottage C The moon was covered so thickly that it couldn't find the way out D The way back to the cottage couldn't be found as the clouds were so thickly covered 79 Colour is an important facet of nature, influencing the life of almost every creature A Influencing the life of almost every creature in nature, colour is important B As important as every creature in nature, colour influences every facet of nature C Colour, which is an important facet of nature, influences the life of almost every creature D Colour influences the life of almost every important creature in a facet of nature 80 She feels happy because of her coming birthday party A Her coming birthday party makes her happy B Because she was born she feels happy C She feels happy to come to a birthday party D Her birthday party will happily come ANSWER KEYS 1C 11C 21D 31B 41D 51C 61B 71A 2B 12A 22B 32D 42B 52B 62A 72D 3D 13D 23C 33B 43A 53B 63B 73C 4B 14B 24D 34B 44B 54A 64A 74B 5B 15D 25C 35A 45A 55B 65B 75B 6D 16C 26B 36C 46C 56C 66B 76D 7A 17A 27A 37A 47B 57D 67A 77B 8A 18D 28D 38D 48D 58C 68B 78A 9B 19B 29C 39A 49C 59A 69C 79C 10D 20A 30A 40C 50D 60D 70D 80A Trường: THPT chuyên Nguyễn Huệ ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN III - 2012 Họ và tên:………………………………………… MÔN: TIẾNG ANH SBD: ………………… Thời gian: 90 phút Ngày sinh: ……… …………… Mã đề thi: 170 Đề có trang, gồm 80 câu trắc nghiệm khách quan Chú ý: Thí sinh không dùng điện thoại di động, từ điển tài liệu liên quan Cán coi thi không giải thích đề thi Question 1-5: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others Question 1: A disaster B overview C sacrifice D maintenance Question 2: A millennium Question 3: A miracle Question 4: A deliberate Question 5: A stimulate B philosopher B identify B improvement B permanent C fascinating C equipment C discovery C fertilizer D incredible D particular D dramatist D variety Question 6-35: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Question 6: I see John’s boasting again I’ve heard him telling everyone he’s the best tennis player in the County A holding his tongue B speaking too much C blowing his own trumpet D pulling my leg Question 7: “Do you like pop music or jazz?” “I don’t like of them I prefer classical music.” A either B neither C both D any Question 8: What a stupid thing to Can you imagine anyone _so stupid? A to be B who C being D that Question 9: You don’t need a telescope to see the planet Venus – you can see it with _ A your own eyes B the naked eye C the naked eyes D your real eyes Question 10: Our country has large areas of beauty A unspoilt B undamaged C unharmed D unhurt Question 11: “Must we it now?” –“No, you .” A won’t B needn’t C can’t D mustn’t Question 12: _your effort and talent, we wonder if you can work full time for us A Regarding B In regard of C With respect to D On behalf of Question 13: The chairman requested that A the members studied more carefully the problem B the problem was more carefulnessly studied C with more carefulness the problem could be studied D the members study the problem more carefully Question 14: If I were you, I would regard their offer with considerable _because it seems too good to be true A suspicion B doubt C reservation D disbelief Question 15: Imagination _facts A outlives B outruns C outplays D outlays Question 16: On the street: “Have you found a good place to eat yet? “Yes, there’s a wonderful restaurant right down the street from the school.” “ _?” “Yes And the food is good too.” A Is it really like that B Are the prices reasonable C Do you like good food D Do they often go there Question 17: The hospital owes _for the construction of the new wing A the government twenty million dollars B for the government twenty million dollars C to the government twenty million dollars D twenty millions of dollars to the government Question 18: The Home – Loan Company the right to cancel this agreement A conserves B reserves C deserves D serves Question 19: To begin studying chemistry at this level, you must already have proved your ability in a related _ A rule B discipline C line D region Question 20: Just keep him at home today, Mrs Brown, and he’ll be perfectly all right by tomorrow A down the drain B as right as rain C cheesed off D smell a rat Question 21: The main argument a ban on cigarette advertising is that it would be undemocratic A against B facing C opposite D opposing Question 22: “John always goes home before the party ends.” “He has a preference _ leaving early.” A to B with C by D for Question 23: George would certainly have attended the proceedings A if the flat tire hadn’t happened B had he not had a flat tire C if he didn’t get a flat tire D had the tire not flattened itself Question 24: The house that we used to live in is in a very state A negligent B negligible C neglectful D neglected Question 25: Driving a car with faulty brakes is quite a risk A taking B being C setting D putting Question 26: The area was neglected and soon turned into an overcrowded A estate B quarter C slum D suburb Question 27: The work is beyond the shadow of a one of the best she has ever written A suspicion B criticism C contradiction D doubt Question 28: Either of my parents or my brother A has coming B is coming C are coming D have come Question 29: Thanks to modern irrigation, crops now grow abundantly in areas where once cacti and sagebrush could live A none other B not the C nothing but D nor Question 30: Although the police made about the missing car, it was never found A time B inquiries C point D offer Question 31: Many of the international problems we are now facing _ A linguistic incompetencies B are the result of misunderstandings C are because of not understanding themselves D lacks of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other Question 32: “I think the teacher should give us more exercise.- “ _.” A Yes, let’s B Ok C That’s rubbish D That’s just what I was thinking Question 33: The defendant refused to answer the prosecutor’s questions A because he was afraid it would incriminate him B for fear that they will incriminate him C because he was afraid that his answers would incriminate him D fearing that he will be incriminated by it Question 34: Sometimes an earthquake _a volcanic eruption A goes ahead B happen before C occurs D precedes Question 35: We failed to lay eyes on a tiger during our expedition, _film one A apart from B not to mention C let alone D but for Question 36-40: Choose the underlined part (A, B, C or D) that is incorrect Question 36: The oldest and (A) most widespread celebrations are (B) that connected with the (C) harvesting of the (D) first fruits Question 37: The earth is not a (A) completely solid ball (B) of rock, but (C) makes (D) up of various layers Question 38: (A) It’s no use (B) blaming him really You know he (C) had no choice but (D) doing as he was told Question 39: If the concentration of the gases (A) rises, they trap (B) more heat within the atmosphere, (C) causes (D) worldwide temperature to rise Question 40: (A) A great many athletes have managed (B) to overcome (C) seriously physical (D) handicaps Question 41-50 : Read the following passage and choose the best answers to the questions Attention Deficiency Disorder (ADD) is a neurobiological problem that affects 3-5 % of all children (41) include inattentiveness and having difficulty getting organized, as well as easily becoming (42) Sometimes, ADD is accompanied by hyperactivity In these cases, the sufferer exhibits (43) physical activity Psychostimulant drugs can be (44) to ADD sufferers to assist them with the completion of the desired thought processes, although they might cause (45) Current theory states that medication is the only (46) action that has a sound scientific basic This action should only be taken after an accurate diagnosis is made Children with ADD not (47) have trouble learning; their problem is that they involuntarily (48) their attention elsewhere It is not only children that are (49) _by this condition Failure to treat ADD can lead to lifelong emotional and behavioral problems Early diagnosis and treatment, however, are the key to successfully overcoming learning difficulties (50) _with ADD Question 41: A Symptoms Question 42: A distracted Question 43: A excessive Question 44: A handed Question 45: A disadvantages Question 46: A cure Question 47: A absolutely Question 48: A switch Question 49: A worsened Question 50: A combined B Sights B dim B rich B taken B damage B health B eternally B carry B affected B associated C Signs C divulged C exaggerated C given C pain C remedial C necessarily C move C caused C made D Signals D unattended D over D drunk D side-effects D medical D always D bring D spoiled D supplied Question 51-60: Read the passage and choose the best answer to each of the questions below Biological diversity has become widely recognized as a critical conservation issue only in the past two decades The rapid destruction of the tropical rain forests, which are the ecosystems with the highest known species diversity on Earth, has awakened people to the importance and fragility of biological diversity The high rate of species extinctions in these environments is jolting, but it is important to recognize the significance of biological diversity in all ecosystems As the human population continues to expand, it will negatively affect one after another of Earth’s ecosystems In terrestrial ecosystems and in fringe marine ecosystems (such as wetlands), the most common problem is habitat destruction In most situations, the result is irreversible Now humans are beginning to destroy marine ecosystems through other types of activities, such as disposal and runoff of poisonous waste; in less than two centuries, by significantly reducing the variety of species on Earth, they have irrevocably redirected the course of evolution Certainly, there have been periods in Earth’s history when mass extinctions have occurred The extinction of the dinosaurs was caused by some physical event, either climatic or cosmic There have also been less dramatic extinctions, as when natural competition between species reached an extreme conclusion Only 0.01 percent of the species that have lived on Earth have survived to the present, and it was largely chance that determined which species survived and which died out However, nothing has ever equaled the magnitude and speed with which the human species is altering the physical and chemical world and demolishing the environment In fact, there is wide agreement that it is the rate of change humans are inflicting, even more than the changes themselves, that will lead to biological devastation Life on Earth has continually been in flux as slow physical and chemical changes have occurred on Earth, but life needs time to adapt-time for migration and genetic adaptation within existing species and time for the proliferation of new genetic material and new species that may be able to survive in new environments Question 51: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The variety of species found in tropical rain forests B The cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs C The time required for species to adapt to new environments D The impact of human activities on Earth’s ecosystems Question 52: The word “critical” is closest in meaning to A essential B negative C complicated D interesting Question 53: The word “jolting” is closest in meaning to A illuminating B unknown C shocking D predicted Question 54: The author mentions the reduction of the variety of species on Earth in line 7-8 to suggest that A humans are often made ill by polluted water B new habitats can be created for species C some species have been made extinct by human activity D understanding evolution can prevent certain species from disappearing Question 55: The author mentions all of the following as examples of the effect of humans on the world’s ecosystems EXCEPT A damage to marine ecosystems B habitat destruction in wetlands C the introduction of new varieties of plant species D destruction of the tropical rain forests Question 56: The author mentions the extinction of the dinosaurs in the 2nd paragraph to emphasize that A not all mass extinctions have been caused by human activity B actions by humans could not stop the irreversible process of a species’ extinction C Earth’s climate has changed significantly since the dinosaurs’extinction D the cause of the dinosaurs’ extinction is unknown Question 57: The word “magnitude” is closest in meaning to A carelessness B extent C determination D concern Question 58: According to the passage, natural evolutionary change is different from changes caused by humans in that changes caused by humans A affect fewer ecosystems B are occurring at a much faster rate C are reversible D are less devastating to most species Question 59: Which of the following can best replace “in flux” ? A breaking B producing C changing D increasing Question 60: With which of the following statements would the author be most likely to agree? A The extinction of a few species is an acceptable consequence of human progress B Technology will provide solutions to problems caused by the destruction of ecosystems C Human influence on ecosystems should not be a factor in determining public policy D Humans should be more conscious of the influence they have on ecosystems Question 61-70: Read the following passage and choose the best option to complete the blank or answer the question Jupiter is the largest and most massive planet and is fifth in order of distance from the sun It is well placed for observation for several months in every year and on average is the brightest of the planets apart from Venus, though for relatively brief periods Mars may outshine it Jupiter’s less than 10 hour rotation period gives it the shortest day in the solar system in so far as the principal planets are concerned There are no true seasons on Jupiter because the axial inclination to the perpendicular of the orbital plane is only just over 3°-less than that for any other planet The most famous mark on Jupiter is the Great Red Spot It has shown variations in both intensity and color, and at times it has been invisible, but it always returns after a few years At its greatest extent it may be 40,000 kilometers long and 14,000 kilometers wide, so its surface area is greater than that of Earth Though the latitude of the Red Spot varies little, it drifts about in longitude Over the past century the total longitudinal drift has amounted to approximately 1200° The latitude is generally very close to -22° It was once thought that the Red Spot might be a solid or semisolid body floating in Jupiter’s outer gas However, the Pioneer and Voyager results have refuted that idea and proven the Red Spot to be a phenomenon of Jovian meteorology Its longevity may well due to its exceptional size, but there are signs that it is decreasing in size, and it may not be permanent Several smaller red spots have been seen occasionally but have not lasted Question 61: The main purpose of the passage is A to show which of the planets shines the brightest B to prove that Jupiter is shrinking C to explain why the Great Red Spot changes D to give an introduction to Jupiter and its Red Spot Question 62: According to the passage, Jupiter has the shortest day among the principal planets because A it is on the average the brightest of all the planets B the axial inclination is only just over 3° C its rotation period is shorter than 10 hours D there is the interference of the Great Red Spot Question 63: The author’s tone in this passage is A supportive B argumentative C enthusiastic D neutral Question 64: According to the passage, Mars outshines Jupiter A from time to time B every several months C less often than any other planet D on a regular basis Question 65: This passage would be of most interest to A amateur astronomers B students of anthropology C mathematicians D geologists Question 66: It can be inferred from this passage that Jupiter’s Great Red Spot A will one day vanish B will become brighter with time C will continue expanding D is made of floating gases Question 67: The word “intensity” in the second paragraph could best be replaced with A density B visibility C surface area D brilliance Question 68: According to the passage, all of the following are true about Jupiter EXCEPT A it is 14,000 kilometers wide B there are four planets closer to the sun C there is still much to be learned about the Red Spot D Pioneer and Voyager have added to our knowledge of Jupiter Question 69: Where in the passage does the author mention the theory about the Red Spot that has been disproved? A Lines 4-6 B Lines 15-17 C Lines 8-9 D Lines 11-13 Question 70: As used in the first paragraph, the word “it” refers to A Venus B the sun C Mars D Jupiter Question 71-80 : Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one(s) Question 71: Pedestrians’lives are endangered by speeding motorists A Pedestrians risk their lives by speeding the motorists B Pedestrians’lives are put at risk by speeding motorists C Pedestrians are in danger of speeding motorists D Speeding motorists are endangering pedestrians’lives Question 72: Do you know who was responsible for this terrible crime? A Do you know who did this terrible crime? B Do you know who carried out this terrible crime? C Do you know who made this terrible crime? D Do you know who set up this terrible crime? Question 73: His real identity will always remain a secret A No one will ever know his real identity B No one knows his real identity C His real identity hasn’t been known D No one must know his real identity Question 74: Don’t wait any longer than ten minutes before you remove the crucible from the flame A Removing the crucible from the flame for ten minutes is what you should B You should wait ten minutes to put the crucible in the flame C If possible, the crucible should remain in the flame longer than ten minutes D Ten minutes is as long as you should wait before removing the crucible from the flame Question 75: It was only when he saw her in private that he told her everything A Only when he saw her in private that he told her everything B He didn’t tell her everything until he saw her in private C Not until he saw her in private did he tell her all thing D It was not until he saw her in private that he told her everything Question 76: As a conductor of heat and electricity, aluminum exceeds all metals except silver, copper, and gold A Silver, copper and gold are better conductors of heat and electricity than aluminum is B Aliminum is a better conductor of heat and electricity than silver, copper and gold C With the exception of aliminum, silver, copper and gold are better than any other metal as conductors of heat and electricity D Silver, copper and gold are exceeded only by aluminum as conductors of heat and electricity Question 77: Are they likely to pass Proficiency? A Is there any likelihood to passing Proficiency? B Will they be likely to pass Proficiency? C Is there any likelihood of their passing Proficiency? D Is there any likelihood of passing Proficiency? Question 78: The company has decided to replace this model A It is the intention of the company to replace this model B It is the company intention to replace this model C The company has intended replacing this model D The company’s intention has been replaced this model Question 79: It is unlikely that results of the elections will be made public before tomorrow morning A Before tomorrow morning we will probably know the result of the elections B Tomorrow morning is probably the earliest that anyone will know the result of the selection C The results of the elections will most likely be made known before tomorrow morning D We will probably not be told the results of the elections tomorrow morning Question 80: It is not certain that Jones will get the job A It is open to question whether Jones will get the job B Jones may not be getting the job C Jones won’t be likely to get the job D Jones certainly doesn’t get the job - THE END -Đáp án đề thi thử tiếng Anh lần – Năm 2012 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 170 A 41 C 42 A 43 D 44 D 45 C 46 A 47 C 48 B 49 A 50 B 51 C 52 D 53 C 54 B 55 B 56 A 57 B 58 B 59 B 60 A 61 D 62 B 63 D 64 A 65 C 66 D 67 B 68 C 69 B 70 B 71 D 72 C 73 D 74 C 75 B 76 A A C C D C D A B B D A C D C A B B C D D C D A A A B A D D B B A D D A 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 247 B 41 A 42 D 43 D 44 D 45 B 46 C 47 B 48 C 49 B 50 B 51 C 52 B 53 D 54 A 55 A 56 C 57 A 58 B 59 D 60 A 61 C 62 D 63 A 64 D 65 A 66 D 67 C 68 A 69 C 70 A 71 C 72 B 73 C 74 B 75 B 76 D C D D A B D C D A A A A A C B C C C A B C A B B D B B D D D B C B A D 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 324 D 41 A 42 D 43 D 44 C 45 A 46 A 47 D 48 D 49 D 50 B 51 C 52 A 53 C 54 A 55 B 56 C 57 B 58 D 59 D 60 C 61 D 62 A 63 C 64 D 65 B 66 A 67 B 68 C 69 C 70 A 71 A 72 C 73 A 74 B 75 B 76 C B B C A C D B D B D C B A A B D B D B B D B A D D A B C C C B C A A B 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 495 C 41 B 42 C 43 C 44 A 45 C 46 D 47 C 48 A 49 A 50 D 51 D 52 A 53 D 54 C 55 A 56 B 57 B 58 D 59 B 60 D 61 D 62 C 63 D 64 A 65 B 66 D 67 D 68 B 69 B 70 D 71 C 72 A 73 A 74 C 75 B 76 A B B B D A D A D A B A A C D B C C A C B C A B C A D B D B C A B A B D 37 38 39 40 C D C C 77 78 79 80 C A B A 37 38 39 40 D C C C TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN HÀ TĨNH ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có trang) 77 78 79 80 D A A B 37 38 39 40 C C C D 77 78 79 80 A A A D 37 38 39 40 C D C C 77 78 79 80 B C D A ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Mã đề thi 194 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question The factory is said _ in a fire two years ago A being destroyed B to have been destroyed C to have destroyed D to destroy Question By the end of this year my father _ in this company for 12 years A will work B will have been working C has been working D has worked Question –“Would you mind giving me a hand with this bag?” -“ _” A Yes, I’ll it now B No, not at all C Well, I’d love to D Yes, I am Question Forget all and try your best next time- Lightning never _ twice in the same place A strikes B attacks C beats D hits Question _ raiding for camels was a significant part of Bedouin life has been documented in Wilfed Thesiger’s Arabian Sands A That B Which C What D Where Question The little boy pleaded _ not to leave him alone in the dark A on her mother B her mother C with her mother D at his mother Question _, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties A By and large B Altogether C To a degree D Virtually Question The TV station, in _ to massive popular demand, decided not to discontinue the soap opera A reaction B response C answer D rely Question His emotional problems _ from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think A stem B flourish C root D sprout Question 10 Pete was born and brought up in Cornwall and he knows the place like the _ A nose on his face B back of his hand C hairs on his head D teeth of his mouth Question 11 Tom: "I'm sorry I won't be able to come" - Mary: “ _” A Sounds like fun B Well, never mind C Oh, that's annoying D Great Question 12 British and Australian people share the same language, but in other respects they are as different as _ A cats and dogs B salt and pepper C chalk and cheese D here and there Question 13 Rows and silences are and parcel of any marriage A package B stamps C packet D part Question 14 How you account for the manager's fiery _ yesterday afternoon? A output B outburst C outcry D outlaw Question 15: Patient: "Can I make an appointment to see the doctor, please?" Receptionist: “ ” A Not at the moment He can't be disturbed B OK, you will need to check my diary C OK, let me just check the diary D Have a seat and I'll be with you in an hour Question 16 It’s not in my nature to _ over the price of something A haggle B discuss C challenge D transact Question 17: ” Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _?” A don’t you B can’t you C will you D you? Question 18 We usually go by train, even though the car _ is a lot quicker A travel B journey C trip D voyage Question 19 The sign says that all shoplifters will be A persecuted B disproved C prosecuted D prohibited Question 20 In elections, politicians try to get old people to vote for them, it’s called the _ vote A white B blue C old D grey Question 21 In the end, I just lost my _ and started gabbling incoherently A head B mind C brain D intelligence Question 22 John: “May I come in?” Peter: “ ” A Feel free B Yes, no problem C You’re welcome D Sorry, let’s wait Question 23 When I got up yesterday morning, the sun was shining, but the ground was very wet It …… A rained B has been raining C had rained D had been raining Question 24 The villagers strongly recommend that a new school _ immediately A must be built B is going to be built C be built D will be built Question 25 The children can stay here they don’t make too much noise A whether B providing C unless D until Question 26 _ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth A Small as the stars B The stars as small C As the small stars D Despite of the small stars Question 27 I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment It’s on the tip of _ A brain B tongue C mind D memory Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 28 I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry A have been successful B have not got wet C have got no water D have got home dry Question 29 Crime frequently increases during periods of social upheaval A ruin B unrest C havoc D trends Question 30 The evening would have been more enjoyable if all the extraneous activities had been dropped from the program A irrelevant B excessive C overextended D exceptional Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 31 The reason he wants to take a leaving of absence is that he needs a complete rest A B C D Question 32 A desert area that has been without water for six years will still bloom when rain will come A B C D Question 33 Like a synonym of speech, which is the general term, address implies some degree of formality A B C D Question 34 The fact that half of the known species is thought to inhabit the world's rain forests does not seem A B surprising, considering the huge numbers of insects that comprise the bulk of the species C D Question 35 Moonquakes originating at deep of some 800 kilometers indicate the Moon has considerable rigidity A B C D and is not molten at such levels Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 36 A consequently B profile C initiate D project Question 37 A obedience B curriculum C benefactor D moustache Question 38 A arithmetic B assassinate C agriculture D controvert Question 39 A compulsory B technology C academic D eliminate Question 40 A inheritance B mathematician C communication D tuberculosis 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 Question 41 I thought she was the right person for the position, yet it turned out that she was quite useless A Contrary to my initial impression, she was not totally unsuitable for the position B I was right in thinking that she was totally useless for the job C I was mistaken about her suitability for the position, since she proved rather incompetent D Because I was expecting her to be competent, I was shocked to see her perform rather badly Question 42 At this time tomorrow, hopefully, I'll be relaxing at home rather than working this hard A Resting at home is something I hope to be doing at this time tomorrow, but I'll probably be working quite hard instead B Tomorrow, rather than relaxing at home as I'd hoped to do, I'll be working quite hard C I'm planning to relax at home tomorrow, instead of working so hard D I hope that, instead of working so hard at this time tomorrow, I'll be at home resting Question 43 Public education is so good in European countries that there is almost no demand for private schools A Even the excellence of public education in Europe does not stop people from sending their children to private schools B People still send their children to private schools in Europe although the public education system is excellent C Hardly anyone sends their children to private schools in Europe because state schools are excellent D In Europe, there is no reason for parents to send their children to private schools because state schools are so good Question 44 The number of people participating in the conference was far below my expectation A I had expected that many more people would actually attend the conference B I think attendance at the conference was low because it was held too far away from the city centre C I knew that holding such a conference required the participation of more people D The number of participants at the conference far exceeded my expectations Question 45 Seeing how happy she looked, I was certain that Jack had proposed to her A I knew just by looking at her that she was in love with Jack B The happy look on her face convinced me that she'd received a marriage proposal from Jack C Judging by the happy look on her face, I guess that she accepted Jack's marriage proposal D When I talked to her, I learnt that she was so happy because Jack had proposed to her Question 46 By the end of our tour, we had been to every major city in Eastern Europe, except Tallinn, in Estonia A Towards the end of our trip, having visited all the main cities in Eastern Europe, we also wanted to see Tallinn, in Estonia B Our tour included almost all major cities in Eastern Europe, besides Tallinn, In Estonia C During our trip, we visited all the main cities of Estonia, in Eastern Europe, apart from Tallinn D With the exception of Tallinn, in Estonia, we visited all the important cities in Eastern Europe during our Question 47 She has been living on her own for about ten years, but she had never been financially secure until she got that bank job last year A She's been having financial troubles during the last ten years, even though she's been living on her own and working in a bank the whole time B A year ago she found a job in a bank and became financially secure for the first time since she began living by herself about a decade ago C For ten years she had been living there all alone, and was never financially secure even with the bank job she found last year D She hasn't been living with anyone for nearly ten years, but owing to her bank job, she's never had any financial worries Question 48 The capital city of Latvia, Riga has maintained the atmosphere of a medieval German city A Latvia's capital, Riga, is a medieval German city with a nice atmosphere B Latvia's capital city, Riga was established in medieval times, and it looks like a German city C Riga, Latvia's capital city, was established by the Germans in medieval times D Riga, Latvia's capital city, still reflects the characteristics of a medieval German city Question 49 When we arrived at the party after our car broke down on the way there, there weren't many people left A Our car broke down on the way to the party and by the time we got there, most of the guests had already left B Because we had car trouble on the way to the party, many people grew tired of waiting and left before we arrived there C Not many people had left the party yet when we got there, although we were late because of a car problem on the way D When we arrived at the party after we had had car trouble on the way there, hardly anyone had left yet Question 50 She had to buy a new battery for her mobile phone because the charge was unable to last for more than two hours A She had to charge a new battery for her mobile phone because the old one lasted for a little over two hours B Her mobile phone couldn't hold a charge for more than two hours, so she had to buy a new battery C Because she charged her new mobile phone battery for only two hours, the charge did not last very long D The new battery she bought for her mobile phone would not hold a charge for longer than two hours Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 51 to 60 The languages spoken by early Europeans are still shrouded in mystery There is no linguistic continuity between the languages of Old Europe (a term sometimes used for Europe between 7,000 and 3,000 B.C.) and the languages of the modern world, and we cannot yet translate the Old European script Scholars have deciphered other ancient languages, such as Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian, which used the cuneiform script, because of the fortuitous discovery of bilingual inscriptions When cuneiform tablets were first discovered in the 18 th century, scholars could not decipher them Then inscriptions found in Iran at the end of the 18 th century provided a link: these inscriptions were written in cuneiform and in two other ancient languages, Old Persian and New Elamite – languages that had already been deciphered It took several decades, but scholars eventually translated the ancient cuneiform script via the more familiar Old Persian language Similarly, the hieroglyphic writing of the Egyptians remained a mystery until French troops unearthed the famous Rosetta stone in the late 18th century The stone carried the same message written in ancient Greek, Egyptian hieroglyphs, and Egyptian hieratic, a simplified form of hieroglyphs The Rosetta stone thwarted scholars’ efforts for several decades until the early 19 th century when several key hieroglyphic phrases were decoded using the Greek inscriptions Unfortunately, we have no Old European Rosetta stone to chart correspondences between Old European script and the languages that replaced it The incursions of Indo-European tribes into Old Europe from the late th to the early 3rd millennia B.C caused a linguistic and cultural discontinuity These incursions disrupted the Old European sedentary farming lifestyle that had existed for 3,000 years As the Indo-Europeans encroached on Old Europe from the east, the continent underwent upheavals These severely affected the Balkans, where the Old European cultures abundantly employed script The Old European way of life deteriorated rapidly, although pockets of Old European cultural remained for several millennia The new peoples spoke completely different languages belonging to the IndoEuropean linguistic family The Old European language or languages, and the script used to write them, declined and eventually vanished Question 51 What is the main topic of the passage? A Reason for the failure to understand the written records of Old European culture B Influences on the development of Old European script C Similarities between Old European script and other ancient writing systems D Events leading to the discovery of Old European script Question 52 According to the passage, New Elamite is _ A a language that was used in Europe about 3,000 years ago B a modern language that came from Old Persian C one of the languages spoken by the Old Europeans D a language that was understood by the late 18th century Question 53: When does the passage suggest that ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic script was finally deciphered? A At around the same time as cuneiform script was deciphered B Shortly before the Rosetta stone was unearthed C As soon as additional bilingual inscriptions became available to scholars D A few decades after the hieratic script was decoded Question 54: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of the Rosetta stone? A It was found by scholars trying to decode ancient languages B It contains two versions of hieroglyphic script C Several of its inscriptions were decoded within a few months of its discovery D Most of its inscriptions have still not been decoded Question 55: According to the passage, scholars were able to decipher cuneiform form with the help of _ A the Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian languages B Old Persian C tablets written in Old European D languages spoken in 18th century Iran st Question 56: The word “fortuitous” in the paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A important B immediate C early D lucky Question 57:The word “them” in the 1st paragraph refers to _ A Sumerian, Akkadian, and Babylonian B bilingual inscriptions C cuneiform tablets D scholars Question 58: The word “thwarted” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A continued B influenced C encouraged D frustrated Question 59:According to the passage, Indo-European incursions caused Old European population to A separated into different tribes B move eastward C change their ways of living and obtain food D start recording historical events in writing Question 60: The author mentions the Balkans in the passage in order to explain why _ A Indo-European languages were slow to spread in Old Europe B the inhabitants of Old Europe were not able to prevent Indo-European incursions C the use of the Old European script declined D the Old European culture survived for a time after the Indo-European incursions Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70 Industrialization came to the United State after 1790 as North American entrepreneurs increased productivity by reorganizing work and building factories These innovations in manufacturing boosted output and living standards to an unprecedented extent; the average per capita wealth increased by nearly percent per year – 30 percent over the course of a generation Goods that had once been luxury items became part of everyday life The impressive gain in output stemmed primarily from the way in which workers made goods, since the 1790's, North American entrepreneurs – even without technological improvements – had broadened the scope of the outwork system that mace manufacturing more efficient by distributing materials to a succession of workers who each performed a single step of the production process For example, during the 1820's and 1830's the shoe industry greatly expanded the scale and extend of me outwork system Tens of thousands of rural women, paid according to the amount they produced, fabricated the "uppers" of shoes, which were bound to the soles by wageearning journeymen shoemakers in dozens of Massachusetts towns, whereas previously journeymen would have made the enduring shoe This system of production made the employer a powerful "shoe boss" and eroded workers' control over the pace and conditions of labor However, it also dramatically increased the output of shoes while cutting their price For tasks that were not suited to the outwork system, entrepreneurs created an even more important new organization, the modem factory, which used power-driven machines and assembly-line techniques to turn out large quantities of well-made goods As early as 1782 the prolific Delaware inventor Oliver Evans had built a highly automated, laborsaving flour mill driven by water power His machinery lifted the grain to the top of the mill, cleaned it as it fell into containers known as hoppers, ground the grain into flour, and then conveyed the flour back to the top of the mill to allow it to cool as it descended into barrels Subsequently, manufacturers made use of new improved stationary steam engines to power their mills This new technology enabled them to build factories in the nation's largest cities, taking advantage of urban concentrations of inexpensive labor, good transportation networks, and eager customers Question 61 What is the passage mainly about? A The difficulties of industrialization in North America B The influence of changes in manufacturing on the growth of urban centers C The rapid speed of industrialization in North America D Improved ways of organizing the manufacturing of goods Question 62 The word "boosted" is closest in meaning to A ensured B raised C arranged D discouraged Question 63 The word "scope" is closest in meaning to A value B popularity C extent D diversity Question 64 The author mentions the shoe industry in the second paragraph to provide an example of how A entrepreneurs increased output by using an extended outwork system B entrepreneurs used technological improvements to increase output C rural workers responded to "shoe bosses" D changes in the outwork system improved the quality of shoes Question 65 All of the following are mentioned as effects of changes in the shoe industry during the 1820's and 1830's EXCEPT A an increase in the worker's dependence on entrepreneurs B an increase in the wages paid to journeymen shoemakers C a decline in the workers ability to control the speed of production D a decrease in the price of shoes Question 66 All of the following are true of the outwork system EXCEPT A It involved stages of production B It was more efficient than the systems used before 1790 C It made many employers less powerful than they had been before D It did not necessarily involve any technological improvements Question 67 The word "prolific" is closest in meaning to A efficient B productive C self-employed D progressive Question 68 According to the passage, how did later mills differ from the mills differ from the mill built by Oliver Evans? A They were located away from large cities B They used new technology to produce power C They did not allow flour to cool before it was placed in Barrels D They combined technology with the outwork system Question 69 The passage mentions which of the following as a result of improvements in factory machinery? A It become easier for factory' owners to find workers and customers B Manufacturers had to employ more highly skilled workers C The amount of power required for factories operate was reduced D Factories could operate more than one engine at a time Question 70 The word "eager" is closest in meaning to A wealthy B knowledgeable C regular D enthusiastic Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 71 to 80 Sound Advice for Language Learners A recent issue of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (71) _ of second language acquisition Their advice may prove invaluable for those (72) _ a language course One suggestion is that you (73) whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? Do you have enough time to learn a language? The major (74) _ will be your own time and effort If proof of your level of proficiency is important you must make sure that the course on offer leads to a (75) _ qualification Also, be realistic in your (76) If you don't set achievable aims you are more likely to give up Do not be deceived (77) thinking that the most expensive courses are the best (78) around to get the best possible value for money You should also bear in mind that the quicker you learn a language the more quickly you forget it Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by enrolling on a (79) course Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of making progress were high Three years on she remembers very little She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow (80) her first experience "I should have consolidated what I'd learn by continuing to study, even if it were by myself." Question 71: Question 72 Question 73 Question 74 Question 75 Question 76 Question 77 Question 78 Question 79 Question 80 A domain A wondering A assess A chance A recognized A sights A by A Nose A rapid A up B branch B thinking B review B cost B understood B ends B about B Push B crash B on C field C looking C balance C price C valued C objects C into C Run C quick C through D area D considering D survey D evaluation D regarded D goals D in D Shop D fast D out The end Đáp án thi thử đại học lần N¨m häc: 2011 - 2012 M«n: TiÕng Anh - Khèi D Trêng THPT Chuyªn Hµ TÜnh Mã đề Mã đề C© u C©u 194 387 629 872 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 B B B A A C A B A B B C D B C A C C C D C A D B C A C B C D A A B C A D A B B D C D C C C D C A B D B C D A B A D C D B A B D A A B A D 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 194 387 629 872 C D C A B D B D A B A D A B B D C B C C D D C B A A C A D A B B D C C B A A C A B A C C D C A A B B C A B A B B C D B C A C B C C D C A 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 B C D A A B C B A B A B A B D A A B C C D C A B A B B B B A A C A B A B B C B D A A B A B A SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA TRƯỜNG THPT BA ĐÌNH (Đề thi có 06 trang) D A B B D A A B C D A B A D C D B A B C C D D A B B D C D C C C D A A B C B A B B B B A A C 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 D C C B C C D D C B A A C C D A B A D C D B A D C C C D A B A D C D B A C D C A B D B D A B D B C A C B C D A A B C B A B B B B A A C A B A B A C D C A B D B D A B B C C D D C B A A C ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D (Lần 2) Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 126 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Chọn từ cụm từ thích hợp (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 1: From an early age, Wolfgang had a/an _ for music A interest B passion C.involvement D tendency Câu 2: Larry never spoke to anyone, and kept himself _ A outside B withdrawn C superior D aloof Câu 3: Sarah delivered a/an _ appeal to the court and asked for mercy A sensational B sentimental C emotional D affectionate Câu 4: No sooner had we left the house, _ it started snowing A and B than C when D that Câu 5: What ever Jane _ to do, she finishes A gets on B sees to C sets out D looks for Câu 6: Several cars, _ owners had parked them under the trees, were damaged A their B of which C whom D whose Câu 7: It was very good _ you to give up so much of your time A of B for C with D to Câu 8: The play was not _ what we had expected A just B absolutely C at all D very Câu 9: We had to get a bank loan when the money finally _ A gave in B gave off C gave over D gave out Câu 10: The minister _ to say whether all the coal mines would be closed A refuse B avoided C denied D bothered Câu 11: When Helen agreed to run the school play, she got more than she _ A came down to B bargained for C faced up to D got round to Câu 12: At the end of the match the players were _ exhausted A solely B utterly C actually D merely Câu 13: _ you should first is make a list of all the things you have to A That B What C As D If Câu 14: The smell of the kippers cooking _ my breakfast A put me off B came up agaist C gave off D held up Câu 15: This conversation project looks promising, but it’s still _ A in the early stages B in advance C understress D at first sight Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A B, C, D) cho câu từ 16 đến 25 Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that create the tides No other force that affects the sea is so strong Compared with the tides, the waves created by the wind are surface movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below the surface The currents also seldom involve more than the upper several hundred fathoms despite their impressive sweep The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more distant Sun In theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the outermost star of the universe In reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun 10 Just as the Moon rises later each day by fifty minutes, on the average, so, in most places, the time of high tide is correspondingly later each day And as the Moon waxes and wanes in its monthly cycle, so the height of the tide varies The tidal movements are strongest when the Moon is a sliver in the sky, and when it is full These are the highest flood tides and the lowest ebb tides of the lunar month and are called the spring tides At these times the Sun, Moon, and 15 Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide into the harbors Twice each month, at the quarters of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon and Earth lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and Moon are opposed, the moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur Then the difference between high and low 20 water is less than at any other time during the month Câu 16: What is the main point of the first paragraph? A The waves created by ocean currents are very large B Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water C Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water D The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water Câu 17: The word "felt" in line is closest in meaning to A based B dropped C detected D explored Câu 18: The words "In reality" in line are closest in meaning to A surprisingly B actually C characteristically D similarly Câu 19: It can be inferred from the passage that the most important factor in determining how much gravitational effect one object in space has on the tides is A size B distance C temperature D density Câu 20: The word "correspondingly" in line 11 is closest in meaning to A unpredictably B interestingly C similarly D unusually Câu 21: What is the cause of spring tides? A Seasonal changes in the weather B The gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon when nearly in line with the Earth C The Earth's movement around the Sun D The triangular arrangement of the Earth, Sun, and Moon Câu 22: The word "configuration" in line 18 is closest in meaning to A unit B center C surface D arrangement Câu 23: Neap tides occur when A the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction B the Moon is full C the Moon is farthest from the Sun D waves created by the wind combine with the Moon's gravitational attraction Câu 24: According to the passage, all of the following statements about tides are true EXCEPT: A The time of high tide is later each day B Tides have a greater effect on the sea than waves C The strongest tides occur at the quarters of the Moon D Neap tides are more moderate than spring tides Câu 25: Where in the passage does the author mention movements of ocean water other than those caused by tides? A Lines 2-5 B Lines 10-11 C Lines 12-13 D Lines 17-20 Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 26 đến 35 Most traditional human life in deserts is nomadic It (26) in hot deserts on finding water, and on following infrequent rains to (27) grazing for livestock In cold deserts, it depends on finding good hunting and fishing grounds, on sheltering from blizzards and winter (28) , and on storing enough food for winter Permanent settlement in both kinds of deserts requires permanent water, food sources and adequate shelter, or the technology and energy sources to (29) it Many deserts are flat and featureless, lacking landmarks, or composed of repeating landforms such as sand (30) or the jumbled ice-fields of glaciers Advanced skills or devices are required to navigate through such landscapes and (31) _ travelers may die when supplies run (32) after becoming lost In addition, sandstorms or blizzards may cause disorientation in severely-reduced visibility The (33) represented by wild animals in deserts has featured in explorers' accounts but does not cause higher (34) of death than in other environments such as rainforests or savanna woodland, and generally does not affect human distribution Defense against polar bears may be advisable in some areas of the Arctic Precautions against snakes and scorpions in choosing (35) at which to camp in some hot deserts should be taken Câu 26: A locates B selects C follows D depends Câu 27: A earn B demand C obtain D require Câu 28: A extremes B poles C tops D heights Câu 29: A grow B supply C comfort D bring Câu 30: A dunes B piles C valleys D stores Câu 31: A inconsistent B incapable C inexperienced D independent Câu 32: A of B out C in D over Câu 33: A danger B dangerous C endanger D endangered Câu 34: A level B rate C scale D standard Câu 35: A sight B lies C sites D seats Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A, B, C, D) cho câu từ 36 đến 44 The ocean bottom - a region nearly 2.5 times greater than the total land area of the Earth - is a vast frontier that even today is largely unexplored and uncharted Until about a century ago, the deep-ocean floor was completely inaccessible, hidden beneath waters averaging over 3,600 meters deep Totally without light and subjected to intense pressures hundreds of times greater than at the Earth's surface, the deep-ocean bottom is a hostile environment to humans, in some ways as forbidding and remote as the void of outer space Although researchers have taken samples of deep-ocean rocks and sediments for over a century, the first detailed global investigation of the ocean bottom did not actually start until 1968, with the beginning of the National Science Foundation's Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP).Using techniques first developed for the offshore oil and gas industry, the DSDP's drill ship, the Glomar 10 Challenger, was able to maintain a steady position on the ocean's surface and drill in very deep waters, extracting samples of sediments and rock from the ocean floor The Glomar Challenger completed 96 voyages in a 15-year research program that ended in November 1983 During this time, the vessel logged 600,000 kilometers and took almost 20,000 core samples of seabed sediments and rocks at 624 drilling sites around the world The Glomar 15 Challenger's core samples have allowed geologists to reconstruct what the planet looked like hundred of millions of years ago and to calculate what it will probably look like millions of years in the future Today, largely on the strength of evidence gathered during the Glomar Challenger's voyages, nearly all earth scientists agree on the theories of plate tectonics and continental drift that explain many of the geological processes that shape the Earth 20 The cores of sediment drilled by the Glomar Challenger have also yielded information critical to understanding the world's past climates Deep-ocean sediments provide a climatic record stretching back hundreds of millions of years, because they are largely isolated from the mechanical erosion and the intense chemical and biological activity that rapidly destroy much land-based evidence of past climates This record has already provided insights into the patterns 25 and causes of past climatic change - information that may be used to predict future climates Câu 36: The author refers to the ocean bottom as a "frontier" in line because it A.is not a popular area for scientific research B.contains a wide variety of life forms C.attracts courageous explorers D.is an unknown territory Câu 37: The word "inaccessible" in line is closest in meaning to A.unrecognizable B.unreachable C.unusable D.unsafe Câu 38: The author mentions outer space in line because A.the Earth's climate millions of years ago was similar to conditions in outer space B.it is similar to the ocean floor in being alien to the human environment C.rock formations in outer space are similar to those found on the ocean floor D.techniques used by scientists to explore outer space were similar to those used in ocean exploration Câu 39: Which of the following is true of the Glomar Challenger? A It is a type of submarine B It is an ongoing project C It has gone on over 100 voyages D It made its first DSDP voyage in 1968 Câu 40: The word " extracting " in line 11 is closest in meaning to A breaking B locating C removing D analyzing Câu 41: The deep Sea Drilling Project was significant because it was A an attempt to find new sources of oil and gas B the first extensive exploration of the ocean bottom C composed of geologists form all over the world D funded entirely by the gas and oil industry Câu 42: The word " strength " in line 17 is closest in meaning to A.basis B.purpose C.discovery D.endurance Câu 43: The word " they " in line 22 refers to A.years B.climates C.sediments D.cores Câu 44: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as being a result of the Deep Sea Drilling Project? A Geologists were able to determine the Earth's appearance hundreds of millions of years ago B Two geological theories became more widely accepted C Information was revealed about the Earth's past climatic changes D Geologists observed forms of marine life never before seen Chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 45: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “ .” A With all my heart B Never remind me C It’s my pleasure D Wish you Câu 46: "Just think, years' time, we'll be 20 both." A under B in C after D over Câu 47: Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!” John: “ ” A I’m glad you like it B But you know how much it costs? C In fact, I myself don’t like it D You’re welcomed Câu 48: Anne persisted her search for the truth about what had happened A at B about C on D in Câu 49: If she sick, she would have gone out with me to the party A wasn’t B hadn’t been C hasn’t been D weren’t Câu 50: - “ detective stories?” - “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.” A What you think about B Are you fond of C How about D What people feel about Câu 51: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?” - “ ” A Yes Here it is B Not at all C Great D Yes, let’s Câu 52: They would go by air than travel by train A always B better C prefer D rather Câu 53: Don’t worry He’ll the job as _ as possible A economizing B economic C uneconomically D economically Câu 54: entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him A With B On C At D During Câu 55: - “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?” - “ _.” A Not yet B Yes, it was C I don’t think that D Sorry, I don’t Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để các câu sau trở thành câu đúng Câu 56: By measuring the color of a star, astronomers can tell how hot is it A B C D Câu 57: Exploration of the Solar System is continuing, and at the present rate of progress all the A B planets will have been contacted within the near 50 years C D Câu 58: Grover Cleveland was the only American president served two nonconsecutive terms A B C D Câu 59: Calcium, the most abundantly mineral in the body, works with phosphorus in maintaining A B C D bones and teeth Câu 60: The next host for the SEA Games is Laos It is Laos' the first time as the host for the A B C D biannual-games Chọn phương án đúng (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau đây Câu 61: "Leave my house now or I'll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man A The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn't leave her house B The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house C The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house D The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house Câu 62: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago A He had tested his eyes ten months before B He had not tested his eyes for ten months then C He hasn't had his eyes tested for ten months D He didn't have any test on his eyes in ten months Câu 63: The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough A The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea B The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in C The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming D The sea was too rough to the children's swimming Câu 64: David drove so fast; it was very dangerous A David drove so fast, which was very dangerous B David drove so fast and was very dangerous C David drove so fast, then was very dangerous D David drove so fast that was very dangerous Câu 65: The captain to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!” A The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately B The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately C The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately D The captain requested his men to abandon the ship immediately Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 66 đến 75 Owning a car Owning a car has several advantages (66) you can go wherever you want, whenever you want You don’t have to depend on public transport and (67) you feel more independent (68) you are able to give lifts to friends, or carry heavy loads of shopping (69) there can be problems, especially if you live in a city Running a car can be expensive, and you have to spend money on items (70) petrol, servicing the car, and repairs You might also have problem with parking, as every where is more and more crowded with cars (71) most people feel that the advantages of owning a car outweigh the disadvantages (72) most young people of my age start driving as soon as they can (73) I think that cars nowadays have become more essential, but I also feel that they cause a lot of problems, (74) they are noisy and dirty (75) the large numbers of cars on the roads means that most town and cities are organized for the convenience of cars, and the needs of pedestrians are ignored Câu 66: A First of all B As a result C Personally D Besides this Câu 67: A however B personally C since D as a result Câu 68: A In contrast B In my view C Besides this D However Câu 69: A On the other hand B To sum up C Thus D For example Câu 70: A as B such as C owning to D then Câu 71: A Finally B Secondly C However D As Câu 72: A For B Next C As well as this D Consequently Câu 73: A For example B Personally C Nevertheless D In comparison Câu 74: A for example B however C thus D since Câu 75: A As a result B Moreover C Personally D In comparison Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với ba từ còn lại câu Câu 76: A food B shoot C book D boot Câu 77: A secure B police C council D socialize Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ còn lại câu Câu 78: A medicine B endanger C addition D survival Câu 79: A corridor B enormous C mystery D separate Câu 80: A effectiveness B entertainment C environment D endangerment THE END SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA TRƯỜNG THPT BA ĐÌNH ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI CHẤT LƯỢNG MÔN THI ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH; khối D (Lần 2) Điểm bài thi = Tổng số câu đúng / 8, làm tròn đến hai số thập phân Mà ĐỀ 126 CÂU ĐÁP ÁN B D C B C D A C D 10 A 11 B 12 B 13 B 14 A 15 A 16 D 17 C Mà ĐỀ 127 CÂU ĐÁP ÁN D C B B C B D A C 10 A 11 B 12 D 13 C 14 B 15 C 16 D 17 A Mà ĐỀ 128 CÂU ĐÁP ÁN D D B A C B D C B 10 C 11 D 12 A 13 C 14 D 15 A 16 B 17 B Mà ĐỀ 129 CÂU ĐÁP ÁN C D A B B D C B B 10 C 11 B 12 D 13 A 14 C 15 A 16 B 17 D 18 B 19 B 20 C 21 B 22 D 23 A 24 C 25 A 26 D 27 C 28 A 29 B 30 A 31 C 32 B 33 A 34 B 35 C 36 D 37 B 38 B 39 D 40 C Mà ĐỀ 126 CÂU ĐÁP ÁN 41 B 42 A 43 C 44 D 45 C 46 B 47 A 48 D 49 B 50 A 51 B 52 D 53 D 54 B 55 A 56 D 57 D 58 B 59 A 60 C 61 A 62 C 63 C 64 A 65 C 66 A 67 D 68 C 69 A 70 B 71 C 18 C 19 D 20 A 21 B 22 B 23 B 24 A 25 A 26 D 27 C 28 A 29 B 30 A 31 C 32 B 33 A 34 B 35 C 36 D 37 B 38 B 39 D 40 C Mà ĐỀ 127 CÂU ĐÁP ÁN 41 B 42 A 43 C 44 D 45 C 46 B 47 A 48 D 49 B 50 A 51 B 52 D 53 D 54 B 55 A 56 D 57 D 58 B 59 A 60 C 61 A 62 C 63 C 64 A 65 C 66 A 67 D 68 C 69 A 70 B 71 C 18 B 19 A 20 A 21 D 22 C 23 B 24 B 25 C 26 B 27 D 28 A 29 C 30 A 31 D 32 C 33 A 34 B 35 A 36 C 37 B 38 A 39 B 40 C Mà ĐỀ 128 CÂU ĐÁP ÁN 41 D 42 B 43 B 44 D 45 C 46 B 47 A 48 C 49 D 50 C 51 B 52 A 53 D 54 B 55 A 56 B 57 D 58 D 59 B 60 A 61 A 62 C 63 C 64 A 65 C 66 A 67 D 68 C 69 A 70 B 71 C 18 C 19 B 20 C 21 D 22 A 23 C 24 D 25 A 26 B 27 B 28 B 29 A 30 A 31 D 32 C 33 A 34 B 35 A 36 C 37 B 38 A 39 B 40 C Mà ĐỀ 129 CÂU ĐÁP ÁN 41 D 42 B 43 B 44 D 45 C 46 B 47 A 48 C 49 D 50 C 51 B 52 A 53 D 54 B 55 A 56 B 57 D 58 D 59 B 60 A 61 D 62 D 63 B 64 A 65 C 66 A 67 C 68 C 69 A 70 C 71 A 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 D B D B C D A B B 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 D B D B C D A B B TRƯỜNG ĐHSP HÀ NỘI TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN TẤT THÀNH Mã đề thi 209 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 D B D B C D A B B 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 D C A B C D B D B ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN THỨ Năm học 2011 - 2012 MÔN THI : TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian gi Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions A obliged A attitude A appropriate A regulatory A determine B photography B sacrifice B already B dedicated B significant C partnership C object C apology C mischievous C survey D attribute D precede D artificial D confide D majority Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions ‘Today’s my 21st birthday.’ ‘ _ !’ A It’s so good B Many happy returns C Take care time ‘Don’t forget to send your parents my regards.’ ‘ _.’ D Have a good A It’s my pleasure B Thanks, I will C You’re welcome D Good idea, I will The government is expected to _ steps against unemployment A apply B take C use D make ‘Do you mind if I open the window ?’ ‘ _.’ A Yes, it is B Yes, of course C I’d rather you didn’t D Please, don’t worry 10 It was _ film that few people stayed until the end of it A a such boring B such boring C so a boring D so boring a 11 On being told about her sack, _ A All are correct B her boss felt sorry for Marry C Marry’s face turned pale D Marry was shocked 12 ‘I saw you in the library last night.’ ‘You _ me; I wasn’t there.’ A might not have seen B didn’t see C couldn’t see D can’t have seen 13 Don’t worry I have _ tire at the back of my car A the other B another C other D others 14 I clearly remember _ you about this before A being told B telling C tell D to tell 15 The home team managed to _ the guest team in the last minute of the match A beat B invade C gain D win 16 The elderly tourists not find the thought of climbing the hill _ A appealed B appeal C unappealing D appealing 17 I’ve been planning to sort out my files but I haven’t _ yet A got round to it B got away with it C managed doing it D got at it 18 My _ of life has changed a lot since leaving university A opinions B outlook C attitude D approach 19 But for his help, I _ A did not succeed B would not have succeeded C had not succeeded D would succeed 20 The teacher was worried about the play her young class was putting on for the parents but, fortunately, everything _ off without any problems A passed B walked C took D called 21 I’ve been feeling _ tired lately, doctor A much B the most C more and more D such 22 _ down to dinner than the telephone rang again A No sooner I sat B No sooner I sat C No sooner had I sat D No sooner have I sat 23 After the enormous dinner he had to _ his belt A broaden B enlarge C widen D loosen 24 Janet’s doctor insists _ for a few days A her staying home B she stays at home C that she stay home D that she stays home 25 The number of students getting good marks in their exams _ A is going up B is more and more C are going forward D are going up Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 26 Some insects bear a remarkable resemblance to dead twigs, being long, slenderness, wingless, and brownish in A B C D colour 27 Asteroids may be fragments of a planet shattered long ago or from material the nuclei of old comets A B C D 28 Had the committee members considered the alternatives more carefully, they would have realized that the A B C second was better the first D 29 Most of the production that like fruit and vegetables you find in this supermarket has been imported A B C D 30 The first Native Americans to occupy what is now the southwestern United States were the Big-Game Hunters, A B C which appeared about 10,000 B.C D 31 Although they reflect a strong social conscience, Arthur Miller’s stage works are typical more concerned with A B C individuals than with systems D 32 The importance of environmental stimuli in the development coordination between sensory input and motor A B C response varies to species to species D 33 In France people drive on the left, so sure you go on the right side A B C D 34 Most sand dunes are always in motion as wind pushes sand upward one side of each dune, over the top, and A B C down the other side D 35 Today, modern textile mills can manufacture as much fabrics in a few seconds as it once took workers weeks to A B C D produce by hand Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 36 to 50 DINOSAUR DISCOVERIES In the late 1930s, a group of (36) _ American scientists seeking dinosaur fossils made some noteworthy (37) _ Although one of their expeditions discovered no fossils, it nonetheless historic expedition, which took place along the (39) _ of the Paluxy river in Texas, something extraordinary was revealed : a dinosaur track, clearly (40) _ in the rock These dinosaur footprints (41) _ their preservation to the salts and mud that covered them and then hardened into rock, before (42) _ to light 100 million years later Tracks like these are (43) _ to experts There have been great gaps in scientists’ understanding of dinosaur (44) _, and so such footprints are useful since they provide direct (45) _ of how dinosaurs actually moved Scientists have used these and (46) _ footprints to determine how quickly different species walked, concluding that many kinds of dinosaur must have travelled in (47) _ (48) _, the tracks of four-legged dinosaurs seem to (49) _ that, in spite of being reptiles, these creatures must have moved in a very similar way to living mammals, such as elephants - a pattern of movement (50) _ from that of most contemporary reptiles, such as crocodiles This leads to an interesting question Might existing mammals have more to teach us about the extinct reptiles that once walked the earth ? 36 A dominant B primary C principal D leading 37 A observation B finds C finding D surveys 38 A turned B arose C proved D occurred 39 A banks B borders C verges D coasts 40 A distinguishable 41 A thank 42 A coming 43 A costly 44 A manners 45 A evidence 46 A different 47 A bunches masses 48 A Alternatively Appropriately 49 A indicate 50 A unconnected B blatant B result B bringing B rare B action B source B the others B herds C ostensible C owe C surfacing C invaluable C customs C support C other C sets D substantial D derive D appearing D unique D behavior D basis D another D B Interestingly C Characteristically D B specify B detached C express C separate D point D distinct 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 51 It’s too late to change it, so leave it the way it is A We can’t leave it the way it is B It can’t be altered at this point C We should change it before we leave D We should change it before it is too late 52 I can’t help feeling worried about Jim A I can nothing to help Jim B I find it impossible not to worry about Jim C I don’t worry about Jim D I cannot help Jim stop worrying 53 Slightly more than twenty-five percent of the students in the class come from Spanish-speaking countries A Seventy-five percent of the students in the class speak Spanish B A considerable proportion of the students in the class are Spanish C A small minority of the students in the class are Hispanic D The percentage of the students speaking Spanish fell by twenty-five percent 54 ‘Stop smoking or you’ll be ill,’ the doctor told me A I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes B The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness C The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness D I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness 55 Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter A People get colder in the summer than in the winter B A person is more likely to get a cold in the winter than in the summer C More people have summer colds than winter colds D The winter is much colder than the summer Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 63 The immune system is equal in complexity to the combined intricacies of the brain and nervous system The success of the immune system in defending the body relies on a dynamic regulatory communications network consisting of millions and millions of cells Organized into sets and subsets, these cells pass information back and forth like clouds of bees swarming around a hive The result is a sensitive system of checks and balances that produces an immune response that is prompt, appropriate, effective, and self-limiting At the heart of the immune system is the ability to distinguish between self and non-self When immune defenders encounter cells or organisms carrying foreign or non-self molecules, the immune troops move quickly to eliminate the intruders Virtually every body cell carries distinctive molecules that identify it as self The body’s immune defenses not normally attack issues that carry self-markers Rather, immune cells and other body cells coexist peaceably in a state known as self-tolerance When a normally functioning immune system attacks a non-self molecule, the system has the ability to remember the specifics of the foreign body Upon subsequent encounters with the same species of molecules, the immune system reacts accordingly With the possible exception of antibodies passed during lactation, this so-called immune system memory is not inherited Despite the occurrence of a virus in your family, your immune system must learn from experience with the many millions of distinctive non-self molecules in the sea of microbes in which we live Learning entails producing the appropriate molecules and cells to match up with and counteract each non-self invader Any substance capable of triggering an immune response is called an antigen Antigens are not to be confused with allergens, which are most often harmless substances (such as ragweed pollen or cat hair) that provoke the immune system to set off the inappropriate and harmful response known as allergy An antigen can be a virus, a bacterium, a fungus, a parasite, or even a portion or product of one of these organisms Tissues or cells from another individual (except an identical twin, whose cells carry identical self markers) also act as antigens; because the immune system recognizes transplanted tissues as foreign, it rejects them The body will even reject nourishing proteins unless they are first broken down by the digestive system into their primary, non-antigenic building blocks An antigen announces its foreignness by means of intricate and characteristic shapes called epitopes, which protrude from its surface Most antigens, even the simplest microbes, carry different kinds of epitopes on their surface; some may even carry several hundred Some epitopes will be more effective than others at stimulating an immune response Only in abnormal situations does the immune system wrongly identify self as non-self and execute a misdirected immune attack The result can be so-called autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosis The painful side effects of these diseases are caused by a person’s immune system actually attacking itself 56 After you have had the chicken pox, your immune system will be able to all of the following EXCEPT A prevent your offspring from infection by the chicken pox virus B remember previous experiences with the chicken pox virus C match up and counteract non-self molecules in the form of the chicken pox virus D distinguish between your body cells and that of the chicken pox virus 57 Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passages ? A The human body presents an opportune habitat for microbes B One of the immune system’s primary functions is the allergic response C An antigen is any substance that triggers an immune response D The basic function of the immune system is to distinguish between self and non-self 58 Why would tissue transplanted from father to daughter have a greater risk of being detected as foreign than a tissue transplanted between identical twins ? A The age of the twins’ tissue would be the same and, therefore, less likely to be rejected B The identical twins’ tissue would carry the same self-markers and would, therefore, be less likely to be rejected C The twins’ immune systems would remember the same encounters with childhood illnesses D The difference in the sex of the father and daughter would cause the tissue to be rejected by the daughter’s immune system 59 What is the meaning of the underlined word ‘intricacies’ as it is used in the first sentence of the passage ? A elaborate interconnections B comprehensive coverage C inherent perplexity D confusion of pathways 60 What is the specific term for the substance capable of triggering an inappropriate or harmful immune response to a harmless substance such as ragweed pollen ? A microbe B antigen C allergen D autoimmune disease 61 How the cells in the immune system recognize an antigen as foreign or non-self ? A through an allergic response B through blood type C through fine hairs protruding from the antigen surface D through characteristic shapes on the antigen surface 62 The immune cells and other cells in the body coexist peaceably in a state known as A self-tolerance B harmony C tolerance D equilibrium 63 What is the analogy used to describe the communications network among the cells in the immune system ? A A sea of microbes B The immune system’s memory C Bees swarming around a hive D Immune troops eliminating intruders Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 64 to 69 For centuries, time was measured by the position of the sun with the use of sundials Noon was recognized when the sun was the highest in the sky, and cities would set their clock by this apparent solar time, even though some cities would often be on a slightly different time Daylight Saving Time (DST), sometimes called summer time, was instituted to make better use of daylight Thus, clocks are set forward on hour in the spring to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening and then set back one hour in the fall to return to normal daylight Benjamin Franklin first conceived the idea of daylight saving during his tenure as an American delegated in Paris in 1984 and wrote about it extensively in his essay, “An Economical Project” It is said that Franklin awoke early one morning and was surprised to see the sunlight at such an hour Always the economist, Franklin believed the practice of moving the time could save on the use of candlelight, as candles were expensive at the time In England, builder William Willett (1857 - 1915) became a strong supporter for Daylight Saving Time upon noticing blinds of many houses were closed on an early sunny morning Willett believed everyone, including himself, would appreciate longer hours of light in the evenings In 1909, Sir Robert Pearce introduced a bill in the House of Commons to make it obligatory to adjust the clocks A bill was drafted an introduced into Parliament several times but met with great opposition, mostly from farmers Eventually, in 1925, it was decided that summer time should begin on the day following the third Saturday in April and close after the first Saturday in October The U.S Congress passed the Standard Time Act of 1918 to establish standard time and preserve and set Daylight Saving Time across the continent This act also devised five time zones throughout the United States : Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, and Alaska The first time zone was set on “the mean astronomical time of the seventy-fifth degree of longitude west from Greenwich” (England) In 1919, this act was repealed President Roosevelt establish year-round Daylight Saving Time (also called War Time) form 1942-1945 However, after this period, each state adopted its own DST, which proved to be disconcerting to television and radio broadcasting and transportation In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson created the Department of Transportation and signed the Uniform Time Act As a result, the Department of Transportation was given the responsibility for the time laws During the old embargo and energy crisis of the 1970s, President Richard Nixon extended DST through the Daylight Saving Time Energy Act of 1973 to conserve energy further This law was modified in 1986, and Daylight Saving Time was reset to begin on the first Sunday in April (to spring ahead) and end on the last Sunday in October (to fall back) 64 Which of the following statements is true of the U.S Department of Transportation ? A It constructed the Uniform Time Act B It was created by President Richard Nixon C It oversees all time laws in the United States D It set standards for DST throughout the world 65 Which of the following would be the best title for this passage ? A Lyndon Johnson and the Uniform Time Act B The U.S Department of Transportation and Daylight for this passage ? C The History and Rationale of Daylight Saving Time D Daylight Saving Time in the United States 66 As it is used in paragraph 3, the word ‘obligatory’ most nearly means A approved B requisite C aberrant D sparse 67 Who opposed the bill that was introduced in the House of Commons in the early 1980s ? A farmers B the U S Congress C Sir Robert Pearce D television and radio broadcasting companies 68 Who first established the idea of DST ? A Benjamin Franklin B President Lyndon Johnson C President Richard Nixon D Sir Robert Pearce 69 The Daylight Saving Time Energy Act of 1973 was responsible for A preserving and setting Daylight Saving Time across the continent B instituting five time zones in the United States C extending Daylight Saving Time in the interest of energy conservation D conserving energy by giving the Department of Transportation authority over time laws Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 70 to 80 GIRLS AND TECHNOLOGY If you want your daughter to succeed, buy her a toy construction set That is the advice from Britain’s (70) _ female engineers and scientists Marie-Noelle Barton, who heads an Engineering Council campaign to encourage girls into science and engineering, maintains that some of Britain’s most successful women have had their careers (71) _ by the toys they played with as children Even girls who end (72) _ nowhere near a microchip or microscope could benefit from a better (73) _ of science and technology ‘It’s a (74) _ of giving them experience and confidence with technology so that when they are (75) _ with a situation requiring some technical known-how, they feel they can handle it and don’t just (76) _ defeat immediately’, says Mrs Barton ‘I believe that lost of girls feel unsure of themselves when it comes (77) _ technology and therefore they might be losing out on jobs because they are reluctant even to apply for them.’ Research recently carried out suggests that scientific and constructional toys should be (78) _ to girls from an early age, otherwise the result is ‘socialization’ into stereotypical female (79) _, which may explain why relatively few girls study science and engineering at university in Britain Only 14% of those who have gone for engineering (80) _ at university this year are women, although this figure does represent an improvement of the 7% recorded some years ago 70 A predominant B foremost C surpassing D uppermost 71 A styled B shaped C built D modeled 72 A by B in C up D on 73 A insight B hold C realization D grasp 74 A situation B state C matter D cause 75 A presented B encountered C approached D offered 76 A allow B receive C admit D permit 77 A to B with C from D for 78 A feasible B reachable C obtainable D accessible 79 A roles B characters C parts D states 80 A alternatives B selections C preferences D options TRƯỜNG ĐHSP HÀ NỘI TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN TẤT THÀNH Mã đề thi 209 ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN THỨ Năm học 2011 - 2012 MÔN THI : TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions A obliged A attitude A appropriate A regulatory A determine B photography B sacrifice B already B dedicated B significant C partnership C object C apology C mischievous C survey D attribute D precede D artificial D confide D majority Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions ‘Today’s my 21st birthday.’ ‘ _ !’ A It’s so good B Many happy returns C Take care time ‘Don’t forget to send your parents my regards.’ ‘ _.’ D Have a good A It’s my pleasure B Thanks, I will C You’re welcome D Good idea, I will The government is expected to _ steps against unemployment A apply B take C use D make ‘Do you mind if I open the window ?’ ‘ _.’ A Yes, it is B Yes, of course C I’d rather you didn’t D Please, don’t worry 10 It was _ film that few people stayed until the end of it A a such boring B such boring C so a boring D so boring a 11 On being told about her sack, _ A All are correct B her boss felt sorry for Marry C Marry’s face turned pale D Marry was shocked 12 ‘I saw you in the library last night.’ ‘You _ me; I wasn’t there.’ A might not have seen B didn’t see C couldn’t see D can’t have seen 13 Don’t worry I have _ tire at the back of my car A the other B another C other D others 14 I clearly remember _ you about this before A being told B telling C tell D to tell 15 The home team managed to _ the guest team in the last minute of the match A beat B invade C gain D win 16 The elderly tourists not find the thought of climbing the hill _ A appealed B appeal C unappealing D appealing 17 I’ve been planning to sort out my files but I haven’t _ yet A got round to it B got away with it C managed doing it D got at it 18 My _ of life has changed a lot since leaving university A opinions B outlook C attitude D approach 19 But for his help, I _ A did not succeed B would not have succeeded C had not succeeded D would succeed 20 The teacher was worried about the play her young class was putting on for the parents but, fortunately, everything _ off without any problems A passed B walked C took D called 21 I’ve been feeling _ tired lately, doctor A much B the most C more and more D such 22 _ down to dinner than the telephone rang again A No sooner I sat B No sooner I sat C No sooner had I sat D No sooner have I sat 23 After the enormous dinner he had to _ his belt A broaden B enlarge C widen D loosen 24 Janet’s doctor insists _ for a few days A her staying home B she stays at home C that she stay home D that she stays home 25 The number of students getting good marks in their exams _ A is going up B is more and more C are going forward D are going up Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction 26 Some insects bear a remarkable resemblance to dead twigs, being long, slenderness, wingless, and brownish in A B C D colour 27 Asteroids may be fragments of a planet shattered long ago or from material the nuclei of old comets A B C D 28 Had the committee members considered the alternatives more carefully, they would have realized that the A B C second was better the first D 29 Most of the production that like fruit and vegetables you find in this supermarket has been imported A B C D 30 The first Native Americans to occupy what is now the southwestern United States were the Big-Game Hunters, A B C which appeared about 10,000 B.C D 31 Although they reflect a strong social conscience, Arthur Miller’s stage works are typical more concerned with A B C individuals than with systems D 32 The importance of environmental stimuli in the development coordination between sensory input and motor A B C response varies to species to species D 33 In France people drive on the left, so sure you go on the right side A B C D 34 Most sand dunes are always in motion as wind pushes sand upward one side of each dune, over the top, and A B C down the other side D 35 Today, modern textile mills can manufacture as much fabrics in a few seconds as it once took workers weeks to A B C D produce by hand Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 36 to 50 DINOSAUR DISCOVERIES In the late 1930s, a group of (36) _ American scientists seeking dinosaur fossils made some noteworthy (37) _ Although one of their expeditions discovered no fossils, it nonetheless historic expedition, which took place along the (39) _ of the Paluxy river in Texas, something extraordinary was revealed : a dinosaur track, clearly (40) _ in the rock These dinosaur footprints (41) _ their preservation to the salts and mud that covered them and then hardened into rock, before (42) _ to light 100 million years later Tracks like these are (43) _ to experts There have been great gaps in scientists’ understanding of dinosaur (44) _, and so such footprints are useful since they provide direct (45) _ of how dinosaurs actually moved Scientists have used these and (46) _ footprints to determine how quickly different species walked, concluding that many kinds of dinosaur must have travelled in (47) _ (48) _, the tracks of four-legged dinosaurs seem to (49) _ that, in spite of being reptiles, these creatures must have moved in a very similar way to living mammals, such as elephants - a pattern of movement (50) _ from that of most contemporary reptiles, such as crocodiles This leads to an interesting question Might existing mammals have more to teach us about the extinct reptiles that once walked the earth ? 36 A dominant B primary C principal D leading 37 A observation B finds C finding D surveys 38 A turned B arose C proved D occurred 39 A banks B borders C verges D coasts 40 A distinguishable 41 A thank 42 A coming 43 A costly 44 A manners 45 A evidence 46 A different 47 A bunches masses 48 A Alternatively Appropriately 49 A indicate 50 A unconnected B blatant B result B bringing B rare B action B source B the others B herds C ostensible C owe C surfacing C invaluable C customs C support C other C sets D substantial D derive D appearing D unique D behavior D basis D another D B Interestingly C Characteristically D B specify B detached C express C separate D point D distinct 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 51 It’s too late to change it, so leave it the way it is A We can’t leave it the way it is B It can’t be altered at this point C We should change it before we leave D We should change it before it is too late 52 I can’t help feeling worried about Jim A I can nothing to help Jim B I find it impossible not to worry about Jim C I don’t worry about Jim D I cannot help Jim stop worrying 53 Slightly more than twenty-five percent of the students in the class come from Spanish-speaking countries A Seventy-five percent of the students in the class speak Spanish B A considerable proportion of the students in the class are Spanish C A small minority of the students in the class are Hispanic D The percentage of the students speaking Spanish fell by twenty-five percent 54 ‘Stop smoking or you’ll be ill,’ the doctor told me A I was warned against smoking a lot of cigarettes B The doctor advised me to give up smoking to avoid illness C The doctor suggested smoking to treat illness D I was ordered not to smoke to recover from illness 55 Most people get fewer colds in the summer than in the winter A People get colder in the summer than in the winter B A person is more likely to get a cold in the winter than in the summer C More people have summer colds than winter colds D The winter is much colder than the summer Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 63 The immune system is equal in complexity to the combined intricacies of the brain and nervous system The success of the immune system in defending the body relies on a dynamic regulatory communications network consisting of millions and millions of cells Organized into sets and subsets, these cells pass information back and forth like clouds of bees swarming around a hive The result is a sensitive system of checks and balances that produces an immune response that is prompt, appropriate, effective, and self-limiting At the heart of the immune system is the ability to distinguish between self and non-self When immune defenders encounter cells or organisms carrying foreign or non-self molecules, the immune troops move quickly to eliminate the intruders Virtually every body cell carries distinctive molecules that identify it as self The body’s immune defenses not normally attack issues that carry self-markers Rather, immune cells and other body cells coexist peaceably in a state known as self-tolerance When a normally functioning immune system attacks a non-self molecule, the system has the ability to remember the specifics of the foreign body Upon subsequent encounters with the same species of molecules, the immune system reacts accordingly With the possible exception of antibodies passed during lactation, this so-called immune system memory is not inherited Despite the occurrence of a virus in your family, your immune system must learn from experience with the many millions of distinctive non-self molecules in the sea of microbes in which we live Learning entails producing the appropriate molecules and cells to match up with and counteract each non-self invader Any substance capable of triggering an immune response is called an antigen Antigens are not to be confused with allergens, which are most often harmless substances (such as ragweed pollen or cat hair) that provoke the immune system to set off the inappropriate and harmful response known as allergy An antigen can be a virus, a bacterium, a fungus, a parasite, or even a portion or product of one of these organisms Tissues or cells from another individual (except an identical twin, whose cells carry identical self markers) also act as antigens; because the immune system recognizes transplanted tissues as foreign, it rejects them The body will even reject nourishing proteins unless they are first broken down by the digestive system into their primary, non-antigenic building blocks An antigen announces its foreignness by means of intricate and characteristic shapes called epitopes, which protrude from its surface Most antigens, even the simplest microbes, carry different kinds of epitopes on their surface; some may even carry several hundred Some epitopes will be more effective than others at stimulating an immune response Only in abnormal situations does the immune system wrongly identify self as non-self and execute a misdirected immune attack The result can be so-called autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosis The painful side effects of these diseases are caused by a person’s immune system actually attacking itself 56 After you have had the chicken pox, your immune system will be able to all of the following EXCEPT A prevent your offspring from infection by the chicken pox virus B remember previous experiences with the chicken pox virus C match up and counteract non-self molecules in the form of the chicken pox virus D distinguish between your body cells and that of the chicken pox virus 57 Which of the following best expresses the main idea of this passages ? A The human body presents an opportune habitat for microbes B One of the immune system’s primary functions is the allergic response C An antigen is any substance that triggers an immune response D The basic function of the immune system is to distinguish between self and non-self 58 Why would tissue transplanted from father to daughter have a greater risk of being detected as foreign than a tissue transplanted between identical twins ? A The age of the twins’ tissue would be the same and, therefore, less likely to be rejected B The identical twins’ tissue would carry the same self-markers and would, therefore, be less likely to be rejected C The twins’ immune systems would remember the same encounters with childhood illnesses D The difference in the sex of the father and daughter would cause the tissue to be rejected by the daughter’s immune system 59 What is the meaning of the underlined word ‘intricacies’ as it is used in the first sentence of the passage ? A elaborate interconnections B comprehensive coverage C inherent perplexity D confusion of pathways 60 What is the specific term for the substance capable of triggering an inappropriate or harmful immune response to a harmless substance such as ragweed pollen ? A microbe B antigen C allergen D autoimmune disease 61 How the cells in the immune system recognize an antigen as foreign or non-self ? A through an allergic response B through blood type C through fine hairs protruding from the antigen surface D through characteristic shapes on the antigen surface 62 The immune cells and other cells in the body coexist peaceably in a state known as A self-tolerance B harmony C tolerance D equilibrium 63 What is the analogy used to describe the communications network among the cells in the immune system ? A A sea of microbes B The immune system’s memory C Bees swarming around a hive D Immune troops eliminating intruders Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 64 to 69 For centuries, time was measured by the position of the sun with the use of sundials Noon was recognized when the sun was the highest in the sky, and cities would set their clock by this apparent solar time, even though some cities would often be on a slightly different time Daylight Saving Time (DST), sometimes called summer time, was instituted to make better use of daylight Thus, clocks are set forward on hour in the spring to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening and then set back one hour in the fall to return to normal daylight Benjamin Franklin first conceived the idea of daylight saving during his tenure as an American delegated in Paris in 1984 and wrote about it extensively in his essay, “An Economical Project” It is said that Franklin awoke early one morning and was surprised to see the sunlight at such an hour Always the economist, Franklin believed the practice of moving the time could save on the use of candlelight, as candles were expensive at the time In England, builder William Willett (1857 - 1915) became a strong supporter for Daylight Saving Time upon noticing blinds of many houses were closed on an early sunny morning Willett believed everyone, including himself, would appreciate longer hours of light in the evenings In 1909, Sir Robert Pearce introduced a bill in the House of Commons to make it obligatory to adjust the clocks A bill was drafted an introduced into Parliament several times but met with great opposition, mostly from farmers Eventually, in 1925, it was decided that summer time should begin on the day following the third Saturday in April and close after the first Saturday in October The U.S Congress passed the Standard Time Act of 1918 to establish standard time and preserve and set Daylight Saving Time across the continent This act also devised five time zones throughout the United States : Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, and Alaska The first time zone was set on “the mean astronomical time of the seventy-fifth degree of longitude west from Greenwich” (England) In 1919, this act was repealed President Roosevelt establish year-round Daylight Saving Time (also called War Time) form 1942-1945 However, after this period, each state adopted its own DST, which proved to be disconcerting to television and radio broadcasting and transportation In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson created the Department of Transportation and signed the Uniform Time Act As a result, the Department of Transportation was given the responsibility for the time laws During the old embargo and energy crisis of the 1970s, President Richard Nixon extended DST through the Daylight Saving Time Energy Act of 1973 to conserve energy further This law was modified in 1986, and Daylight Saving Time was reset to begin on the first Sunday in April (to spring ahead) and end on the last Sunday in October (to fall back) 64 Which of the following statements is true of the U.S Department of Transportation ? A It constructed the Uniform Time Act B It was created by President Richard Nixon C It oversees all time laws in the United States D It set standards for DST throughout the world 65 Which of the following would be the best title for this passage ? A Lyndon Johnson and the Uniform Time Act B The U.S Department of Transportation and Daylight for this passage ? C The History and Rationale of Daylight Saving Time D Daylight Saving Time in the United States 66 As it is used in paragraph 3, the word ‘obligatory’ most nearly means A approved B requisite C aberrant D sparse 67 Who opposed the bill that was introduced in the House of Commons in the early 1980s ? A farmers B the U S Congress C Sir Robert Pearce D television and radio broadcasting companies 68 Who first established the idea of DST ? A Benjamin Franklin B President Lyndon Johnson C President Richard Nixon D Sir Robert Pearce 69 The Daylight Saving Time Energy Act of 1973 was responsible for A preserving and setting Daylight Saving Time across the continent B instituting five time zones in the United States C extending Daylight Saving Time in the interest of energy conservation D conserving energy by giving the Department of Transportation authority over time laws Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 70 to 80 GIRLS AND TECHNOLOGY If you want your daughter to succeed, buy her a toy construction set That is the advice from Britain’s (70) _ female engineers and scientists Marie-Noelle Barton, who heads an Engineering Council campaign to encourage girls into science and engineering, maintains that some of Britain’s most successful women have had their careers (71) _ by the toys they played with as children Even girls who end (72) _ nowhere near a microchip or microscope could benefit from a better (73) _ of science and technology ‘It’s a (74) _ of giving them experience and confidence with technology so that when they are (75) _ with a situation requiring some technical known-how, they feel they can handle it and don’t just (76) _ defeat immediately’, says Mrs Barton ‘I believe that lost of girls feel unsure of themselves when it comes (77) _ technology and therefore they might be losing out on jobs because they are reluctant even to apply for them.’ Research recently carried out suggests that scientific and constructional toys should be (78) _ to girls from an early age, otherwise the result is ‘socialization’ into stereotypical female (79) _, which may explain why relatively few girls study science and engineering at university in Britain Only 14% of those who have gone for engineering (80) _ at university this year are women, although this figure does represent an improvement of the 7% recorded some years ago 70 A predominant B foremost C surpassing D uppermost 71 A styled B shaped C built D modeled 72 A by B in C up D on 73 A insight B hold C realization D grasp 74 A situation B state C matter D cause 75 A presented B encountered C approached D offered 76 A allow B receive C admit D permit 77 A to B with C from D for 78 A feasible B reachable C obtainable D accessible 79 A roles B characters C parts D states 80 A alternatives B selections C preferences D options TRUNG TÂM LUYỆN THI ĐẠI HỌC CHẤT LƯỢNG CAO QSC-45 ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC (TTLT QSC-45) SỐ 19 MÔN TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ĐỀ THI GỒM CÓ 80 CÂU I Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word that is pronounced differently from the rest A event B prevent C percent D agent A sword B whole C answer D sweet A river B rival C native D driven A broad B load C road D boat A measure B pleasure C ensure D leisure II Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest A benefit B industry C inherit A contrary B graduate C document A emphasize B contribute C maintenance A comprehend B entertain C develop 10 A image B predict C envy D architect D attendance D heritage D introduce D cover III Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 11 The president is going to _ an important speech tomorrow night A B perform C deliver D send 12 The examination was by no easy, and I doubted if I have passed it A way B case C means D road 13 _ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth A As the small stars B The stars as small C Despite of the small stars D Small as the stars 14 After running up the stairs, I was breath A without B out of C no D away from 15 I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment It’s on the tip of A tongue B brain C mind D memory 16 to the big city, I have got lost many times A Useless B Unused C Unfamiliar D Unacquainted 17 If he hadn’t lost his job last year, he _ a house of his own now A can buy B will buy C could buy D could have bought 18 He has a big house and an expensive car, not to _ a villa in Dalat A infer B refer C mention D imply 19 The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _ a good answer A put up with B keep pace with C made way for D came up with 20 The volcano which had been _ for years suddenly exploded A passive B idle C immobile D inactive 21 Although he was completely , he produced the most beautiful table A unable B incapable C uneducated D untrained 22 We can put you _ for a few days if you have nowhere else to live A on B out C up D off 23 Andrew is known for always saying _ comes to his mind A anything B something C everything D whatever 24 It’s hard to _ well with him He’s got such a difficult character A get over B get on C get into D get in 25 If that old vase is a _ one, it will cost a lot of money A sincere B genuine C truthful D realistic 26 Hard work can often bring _ success A into B in C about D up 27 He _ a big fortune when he was young, so he didn’t have to work hard A came into B came up C came across D came round 28 He manages to visit his parents _ Saturday A another every B every other C every the other D other every 29 _, all animals need oxygen, water, food and proper range of weather A Being survive B To survive C When surviving D Surviving 30 In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself _ A occupation B occupational C occupied D preoccupied IV Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40 During the nineteenth century, women in the United States organized and participated in a large number of reform movements, including movements to reorganize the prison system, improve education, ban the sale of alcohol, and, most importantly, to free the slaves Some women saw similarities in the social status of women and slaves Women like Elizabeth Cady, Stanton and Lucy Stone were feminists and abolitionists who supported the rights of both women and blacks A number of male abolitionists, including William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Philips, also supported the rights of women to speak and participate equally with men in anti-slavery activities Probably more than any other movement, abolitionism offered women a previously denied entry into politics They became involved primarily in order to better their living conditions and the conditions of others When the Civil War ended in 1865, the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution adopted in 1868 and 1870 granted citizenship and suffrage to blacks but not to women Discouraged but resolved, feminists influenced more and more women to demand the right to vote In 1869 the Wyoming Territory had yielded to demands by feminists, but eastern states resisted more stubbornly than before A women’s suffrage bill had been presented to every Congress since 1878, but it continually failed to pass until 1920, when the Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote 31 With which topic is the passage primary concerned ? A The Wyoming Territory C Abolitionists B The Foundation and 15th Amendments D Women’s suffrage 32 The word “ban” in line most nearly means to A encourage B publish C prohibit D limit 33 According to the passage, why did women became active in politics ? A To improve the conditions of life that existed at the time B To support Elizabeth Cady Stanton for president C To be selected to public office D To amend the Declaration of Independence 34 The word “supported” in line could best be replaced by A disregarded B promote C contested D acknowledged 35 The word “primarily” in line is closest in meaning to A above all B somewhat C finally D always 36 What had occurred shortly after the Civil War ? A The Wyoming Territory was admitted to the Union B A women’s suffrage bill was introduced in Congress C The eastern states resisted the end of the war D Black people were granted the right to vote 37 The word “suffrage” in line 12 could best be replaced by which of the following ? A pain B citizenship C the right to vote D freedom from bondage 38 The word “it” in line 16 refers to A bill B Congress C vote D Nineteenth Amendment 39 What dose the Nineteenth Amendment guarantee ? A Voting rights for blacks B Citizenship for blacks C Voting rights for women D Citizenship for women 40 When were women allowed to vote throughout the United States ? A After 1866 B After 1870 C After 1878 D After 1920 V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences 41 The student like that teacher because A he gives few homework to B he gives little or no homework to C of not homework to at home D there isn’t a large number of homework 42 Mr Robert is a famous chemist, _ A and too a very effective teacher B as well as an effective teacher C but he teaches very good in addition D however he teaches very good also 43 It was not until she had arrived home her appointment with the doctor A when she remembered B that she remembered C and she remembered D did she remember 44 Since he changed his job, David yearly income has A nearly doubled B got almost twice bigger C almost grown by twice D just about gone up twice 45 Having been delayed by heavy traffic, _ A it was difficult for her to arrive on time B it was unable for her to arrive on time C her being late was intolerable D she was unable to arrive on time VI Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 46 to 55 Computing is now (46) _ the same stage as printing was, when the first printing presses were used Before printing presses were invented, only rich people like kings and dukes could (47) to buy books Often these people were unable to read and had not enough time to learn In any case, the books were (48) big that it was difficult for anyone to relax with a book (49) we today They wanted books because they were expensive and there was something magical about them Only a few people were able to write, and it (50) an extremely long time to write a book Monks and other people who could write said that (51) people could never learn to read The position with computer is very (52) _ today A few years ago, computers were very large and expensive Business managers and rich people (53) them but they didn’t know how to use them In many countries, (54) _, the situation has now completely changed Lots of people not only own microcomputer but know how to use them (55) _ 46 A in 47 A prefer 48 A very 49 A like 50 A took 51 A general 52 A same 53 A subscribed B at B suffer B such B as B spent B common B similar B booked C on C afford C quite C such as C wasted C ordinary C like C ordered D of D offer D so D alike D got D simple D likely D afforded 54 A although 55 A also B moreover B even C besides C as well D however D at all VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction 56 Sometimes students don’t well in the examination because they are very nervous to concentrate A B C D (too) 57 Doctors have always recommended that a person with a cold must drink fluids, such as juice or water to prevent A B(should drink) C the loss of water in his / her body 58 It was not until 1922 when scientists learned about the existence of dinosaurs A B (that) C D 59 Many people live in Shanghai, the largest city in China, than any other city A (More) B C D 60 Five miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up to the sky A B (was) C D VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 61 I read two books, but I didn’t find them interesting A None of the two books I read was interesting B Either of the books I read weren’t interesting C Neither of the books I read was interesting D The two books I read wasn’t interesting 62 He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me A As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all B Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all C Not only did he spend all his money but also he borrowed some from me D Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well 63 We can avoid waiting by booking tickets in advance A If we avoid waiting we will book tickets in advance B If we book tickets we can avoid waiting in advance C If we book tickets in advance we can avoid waiting D If we booked tickets before we could avoid waiting 64 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 65 As he gets older, he wants to travel less A As soon as he wants to travel less, he gets older B The less he wants to travel, the older he gets C The more old age he gets, the less he wants to travel D The older he gets, the less he wants to travel 66 She only felt relaxed after a few months working for him A She used to feel relaxed working for him a few months B A few months ago, she didn’t find it relaxed working for him C Only after a few months working for him did she feel relaxed D It was not until a few months working for him did she feel relaxed 67 Everyone expected her to win the tournament, but she didn’t A Unlike everyone expected, she didn’t win the tournament B Everyone was unexpected when she won the tournament C Contrary to everyone’s expectation, she lost the tournament D To everyone’s expectation, she won the tournament 68 We have run out of the items you want A We have to run out to buy the items you want B The items you want are out of our shop C The items you want have been out of stock D For the items you want, we must run out D 69 I am sorry I didn’t arrive in time to see her off A I am sorry for not having arrived in time to see her off B I regret not arriving in time to see her off C I wasn’t early enough to see her off and regret it now D All are correct 70 I didn’t mean to offend you A Offending you was meaningless to me B I had no intention of offending you C It was meaningless of me to offend you D What I offended you was meaningless IX Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80 The air above our head is becoming cleaner A breath of fresh air has been running right round the planet for the past five years The planet is apparently purging itself of pollution Paul Novell of the University of Colorado, the co-author of a report on this phenomenon says, “It seems as if the planet’s own cleaning service has suddenly got a new lease of life Suddenly, there are a lot of changes going on up there” Estimates of the death toll from urban smog have been steadily rising, so the new cleaner trend could have significant consequences for life expectancy in cities as well as for the planet itself The sudden and unexpected reversal of several decades of worsening pollution extends from the air in city streets to the remotest mid-Pacific Ocean and Antarctica Among the pollutants which have begun to disappear from the atmosphere are carbon monoxide, from car exhaust and burning rain forests, and methane from the guts of cattle, paddy fields, and gas fields Even carbon dioxide, the main gas behind global warning, has fallen slightly There are two theories about why pollution is disappearing First that there is less pollution to start with due to laws to cut down urban smog and acid rain starting to have a global impact Second, that the planet may be becoming more efficient at cleaning up The main planetary clean-up agent is a chemical called hydroxyl It is present throughout the atmosphere in tiny quantities and removes most pollutants from the air by oxidizing them The amount of hydroxyl in the air has fallen by a quarter in 1980s Now it may be reviving for two reasons : ironically, because the ozone hole has expanded, letting in more ultraviolet radiation into the lower atmosphere, where it manufactures hydroxyl Then the stricter controls on vehicles exhaust in America and Europe may have cut global carbon monoxide emission, thereby allowing more hydroxyl to clean up other pollutants 71 What is the main topic of the passage? A The decreasing pollution of the atmosphere B The oxygenation of the atmosphere C The changing pollutants in the atmosphere D Hydroxyl’s influence on the atmosphere 72 The word “purging” in line is closest in meaning to A destroying B refining C filtering D ridding 73 According to the passage, life expectancy partly depends on people having A recommendations from university research B access to details about atmosphere C improvement in atmosphere conditions D changes in their lifestyle 74 The word “toll” in line could best be replaced by A costs B count C damage D loss 75 What does the author suggest is the main cause of pollution reduction? A Less impact from burning forest B A smaller number of cars C A curtailment of chemicals D Fewer cattle and gas field 76 The word “it” in paragraph refers to A urban smog B a clean-up agent C acid rain D the ozone hole 77 It can be inferred from the passage that the cleansing of the planet is A inexplicable B confusing C surprising D predictable 78 The word “reviving” in line 18 is closest in meaning to A reappearing B refreshing C reproducing D repeating 79 All of the following information referring to hydroxyl is true EXCEPT A the reduction in the ozone layer is beneficial to hydroxyl B Oxidization of pollutants is carried out by hydroxyl C there is difficulty in destroying carbon dioxide by hydroxyl D ultraviolet radiation increases production of hydroxyl 80 The passage supports which of the following conclusion? A The decrease of methane has enabled ultraviolet radiation to enter the atmosphere B An expansion in hydroxyl has enlarged the ozone hole C The reduction in carbon dioxide has produced a cleaner atmosphere D The beneficial effect of hydroxyl has aided the cleaning process Giáo viên đề thi : NGUYỂN TẤN MỸ ( 0908.162.774 ) E-MAIL : tanmy_49@ yahoo.com.vn TRUNG TÂM LUYỆN THI ĐẠI HỌC CHẤT LƯỢNG CAO QSC -45 Số 92,đường NGUYỄN ĐÌNH CHIỂU, phường ĐAKAO, quận 1, TP.HCM TRUNG TÂM LUYỆN THI ĐẠI HỌC CHẤT LƯỢNG CAO QSC-45 ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI ĐẠI HỌC (TTLT QSC-45) SỐ 19 MÔN TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ĐỀ THI GỒM CÓ 80 CÂU I Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word that is pronounced differently from the rest A event B prevent C percent D agent A sword B whole C answer D sweet A river B rival C native D driven A broad B load C road D boat A measure B pleasure C ensure D leisure II Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest A benefit B industry C inherit D architect A contrary B graduate C document D attendance A emphasize B contribute C maintenance D heritage A comprehend B entertain C develop D introduce 10 A image B predict C envy D cover III Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 11 The president is going to _ an important speech tomorrow night A B perform C deliver D send 12 The examination was by no easy, and I doubted if I have passed it A way B case C means D road 13 _ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth A As the small stars B The stars as small C Despite of the small stars D Small as the stars 14 After running up the stairs, I was breath A without B out of C no D away from 15 I know his name, but I can’t recall it at the moment It’s on the tip of A tongue B brain C mind D memory 16 to the big city, I have got lost many times A Useless B Unused C Unfamiliar D Unacquainted 17 If he hadn’t lost his job last year, he _ a house of his own now A can buy B will buy C could buy D could have bought 18 He has a big house and an expensive car, not to _ a villa in Dalat A infer B refer C mention D imply 19 The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _ a good answer A put up with B keep pace with C made way for D came up with 20 The volcano which had been _ for years suddenly exploded A passive B idle C immobile D inactive 21 Although he was completely , he produced the most beautiful table A unable B incapable C uneducated D untrained 22 We can put you _ for a few days if you have nowhere else to live A on B out C up D off 23 Andrew is known for always saying _ comes to his mind A anything B something C everything D whatever 24 It’s hard to _ well with him He’s got such a difficult character A get over B get on C get into D get in 25 If that old vase is a _ one, it will cost a lot of money A sincere B genuine C truthful D realistic 26 Hard work can often bring _ success A into B in C about D up 27 He _ a big fortune when he was young, so he didn’t have to work hard A came into B came up C came across D came round 28 He manages to visit his parents _ Saturday A another every B every other C every the other D other every 29 _, all animals need oxygen, water, food and proper range of weather A Being survive B To survive C When surviving D Surviving 30 In order to avoid boredom, the most important thing is to keep oneself _ A occupation B occupational C occupied D preoccupied IV Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40 During the nineteenth century, women in the United States organized and participated in a large number of reform movements, including movements to reorganize the prison system, improve education, ban the sale of alcohol, and, most importantly, to free the slaves Some women saw similarities in the social status of women and slaves Women like Elizabeth Cady, Stanton and Lucy Stone were feminists and abolitionists who supported the rights of both women and blacks A number of male abolitionists, including William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Philips, also supported the rights of women to speak and participate equally with men in anti-slavery activities Probably more than any other movement, abolitionism offered women a previously denied entry into politics They became involved primarily in order to better their living conditions and the conditions of others When the Civil War ended in 1865, the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution adopted in 1868 and 1870 granted citizenship and suffrage to blacks but not to women Discouraged but resolved, feminists influenced more and more women to demand the right to vote In 1869 the Wyoming Territory had yielded to demands by feminists, but eastern states resisted more stubbornly than before A women’s suffrage bill had been presented to every Congress since 1878, but it continually failed to pass until 1920, when the Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote 31 With which topic is the passage primary concerned ? A The Wyoming Territory C Abolitionists B The Foundation and 15th Amendments D Women’s suffrage 32 The word “ban” in line most nearly means to A encourage B publish C prohibit D limit 33 According to the passage, why did women became active in politics ? A To improve the conditions of life that existed at the time B To support Elizabeth Cady Stanton for president C To be selected to public office D To amend the Declaration of Independence 34 The word “supported” in line could best be replaced by A disregarded B promote C contested D acknowledged 35 The word “primarily” in line is closest in meaning to A above all B somewhat C finally D always 36 What had occurred shortly after the Civil War ? A The Wyoming Territory was admitted to the Union B A women’s suffrage bill was introduced in Congress C The eastern states resisted the end of the war D Black people were granted the right to vote 37 The word “suffrage” in line 12 could best be replaced by which of the following ? A pain B citizenship C the right to vote D freedom from bondage 38 The word “it” in line 16 refers to A bill B Congress C vote D Nineteenth Amendment 39 What dose the Nineteenth Amendment guarantee ? A Voting rights for blacks B Citizenship for blacks C Voting rights for women D Citizenship for women 40 When were women allowed to vote throughout the United States ? A After 1866 B After 1870 C After 1878 D After 1920 V Mark the letter A, B, C or D to complete each of the following sentences 41 The student like that teacher because A he gives few homework to B he gives little or no homework to C of not homework to at home D there isn’t a large number of homework 42 Mr Robert is a famous chemist, _ A and too a very effective teacher B as well as an effective teacher C but he teaches very good in addition D however he teaches very good also 43 It was not until she had arrived home her appointment with the doctor A when she remembered B that she remembered C and she remembered D did she remember 44 Since he changed his job, David yearly income has A nearly doubled B got almost twice bigger C almost grown by twice D just about gone up twice 45 Having been delayed by heavy traffic, _ A it was difficult for her to arrive on time B it was unable for her to arrive on time C her being late was intolerable D she was unable to arrive on time VI Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 46 to 55 Computing is now (46) _ the same stage as printing was, when the first printing presses were used Before printing presses were invented, only rich people like kings and dukes could (47) to buy books Often these people were unable to read and had not enough time to learn In any case, the books were (48) big that it was difficult for anyone to relax with a book (49) we today They wanted books because they were expensive and there was something magical about them Only a few people were able to write, and it (50) an extremely long time to write a book Monks and other people who could write said that (51) people could never learn to read The position with computer is very (52) _ today A few years ago, computers were very large and expensive Business managers and rich people (53) them but they didn’t know how to use them In many countries, (54) _, the situation has now completely changed Lots of people not only own microcomputer but know how to use them (55) _ 46 A in 47 A prefer 48 A very 49 A like 50 A took 51 A general 52 A same 53 A subscribed 54 A although 55 A also B at B suffer B such B as B spent B common B similar B booked B moreover B even C on C afford C quite C such as C wasted C ordinary C like C ordered C besides C as well D of D offer D so D alike D got D simple D likely D afforded D however D at all VII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction 56 Sometimes students don’t well in the examination because they are very nervous to concentrate A B C D (too) 57 Doctors have always recommended that a person with a cold must drink fluids, such as juice or water to prevent A B(should drink) C the loss of water in his / her body 58 It was not until 1922 when scientists learned about the existence of dinosaurs A B (that) C D 59 Many people live in Shanghai, the largest city in China, than any other city A (More) B C D 60 Five miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up to the sky A B (was) C D D VIII Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions 61 I read two books, but I didn’t find them interesting A None of the two books I read was interesting B Either of the books I read weren’t interesting C Neither of the books I read was interesting D The two books I read wasn’t interesting 62 He spent all his money He even borrowed some from me A As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all B Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all C Not only did he spend all his money but also he borrowed some from me D Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well 63 We can avoid waiting by booking tickets in advance A If we avoid waiting we will book tickets in advance B If we book tickets we can avoid waiting in advance C If we book tickets in advance we can avoid waiting D If we booked tickets before we could avoid waiting 64 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 65 As he gets older, he wants to travel less A As soon as he wants to travel less, he gets older B The less he wants to travel, the older he gets C The more old age he gets, the less he wants to travel D The older he gets, the less he wants to travel 66 She only felt relaxed after a few months working for him A She used to feel relaxed working for him a few months B A few months ago, she didn’t find it relaxed working for him C Only after a few months working for him did she feel relaxed D It was not until a few months working for him did she feel relaxed 67 Everyone expected her to win the tournament, but she didn’t A Unlike everyone expected, she didn’t win the tournament B Everyone was unexpected when she won the tournament C Contrary to everyone’s expectation, she lost the tournament D To everyone’s expectation, she won the tournament 68 We have run out of the items you want A We have to run out to buy the items you want B The items you want are out of our shop C The items you want have been out of stock D For the items you want, we must run out 69 I am sorry I didn’t arrive in time to see her off A I am sorry for not having arrived in time to see her off B I regret not arriving in time to see her off C I wasn’t early enough to see her off and regret it now D All are correct 70 I didn’t mean to offend you A Offending you was meaningless to me B I had no intention of offending you C It was meaningless of me to offend you D What I offended you was meaningless IX Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80 The air above our head is becoming cleaner A breath of fresh air has been running right round the planet for the past five years The planet is apparently purging itself of pollution Paul Novell of the University of Colorado, the co-author of a report on this phenomenon says, “It seems as if the planet’s own cleaning service has suddenly got a new lease of life Suddenly, there are a lot of changes going on up there” Estimates of the death toll from urban smog have been steadily rising, so the new cleaner trend could have significant consequences for life expectancy in cities as well as for the planet itself The sudden and unexpected reversal of several decades of worsening pollution extends from the air in city streets to the remotest mid-Pacific Ocean and Antarctica Among the pollutants which have begun to disappear from the atmosphere are carbon monoxide, from car exhaust and burning rain forests, and methane from the guts of cattle, paddy fields, and gas fields Even carbon dioxide, the main gas behind global warning, has fallen slightly There are two theories about why pollution is disappearing First that there is less pollution to start with due to laws to cut down urban smog and acid rain starting to have a global impact Second, that the planet may be becoming more efficient at cleaning up The main planetary clean-up agent is a chemical called hydroxyl It is present throughout the atmosphere in tiny quantities and removes most pollutants from the air by oxidizing them The amount of hydroxyl in the air has fallen by a quarter in 1980s Now it may be reviving for two reasons : ironically, because the ozone hole has expanded, letting in more ultraviolet radiation into the lower atmosphere, where it manufactures hydroxyl Then the stricter controls on vehicles exhaust in America and Europe may have cut global carbon monoxide emission, thereby allowing more hydroxyl to clean up other pollutants 71 What is the main topic of the passage? A The decreasing pollution of the atmosphere B The oxygenation of the atmosphere C The changing pollutants in the atmosphere D Hydroxyl’s influence on the atmosphere 72 The word “purging” in line is closest in meaning to A destroying B refining C filtering D ridding 73 According to the passage, life expectancy partly depends on people having A recommendations from university research B access to details about atmosphere C improvement in atmosphere conditions D changes in their lifestyle 74 The word “toll” in line could best be replaced by A costs B count C damage D loss 75 What does the author suggest is the main cause of pollution reduction? A Less impact from burning forest B A smaller number of cars C A curtailment of chemicals D Fewer cattle and gas field 76 The word “it” in paragraph refers to A urban smog B a clean-up agent C acid rain D the ozone hole 77 It can be inferred from the passage that the cleansing of the planet is A inexplicable B confusing C surprising D predictable 78 The word “reviving” in line 18 is closest in meaning to A reappearing B refreshing C reproducing D repeating 79 All of the following information referring to hydroxyl is true EXCEPT A the reduction in the ozone layer is beneficial to hydroxyl B Oxidization of pollutants is carried out by hydroxyl C there is difficulty in destroying carbon dioxide by hydroxyl D ultraviolet radiation increases production of hydroxyl 80 The passage supports which of the following conclusion? A The decrease of methane has enabled ultraviolet radiation to enter the atmosphere B An expansion in hydroxyl has enlarged the ozone hole C The reduction in carbon dioxide has produced a cleaner atmosphere D The beneficial effect of hydroxyl has aided the cleaning process TTLT BẦN YÊN NHÂN ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LÂN II NĂM 2012 Môn : Tiếng Anh (Khối D) Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) (Đề thi gồm có 05 trang- 80 câu hỏi trắc nghiệm) Mà ĐỀTHI 416 I-Choose the right answer from ABCD that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 1- That widower told me, by the way, that he never expected to remarry A- decisively B- once and for all C- definitely D- incidentally 2- We take turns helping mother the housework A- turn away B- find ways C- alternate D- enjoy 3- In any case I will be there to support you A- At any rate B- At any event C- In any time D- In any when II- Choose the word whose main stress is different from the rest 4- A- value B- secretary C- suspect D- horrible 5- A- cinema B- telephone C- restaurant D- invite 6- A-interview B- essential C- industry D- comfortable 7- A- accurate B- computer C- invention D- important 8- A- excellent B- purpose C- wonderful D- include III- Choose the word or phrase from the list that best completes each sentence 9- “Where is the nearest post office?” - “…………………………….” A- Turn left and then turn right B- It is about two kilometers C- It opens at nine o’clock D- It takes at least ten minutes by bus 10- The climate of China is similar in may ways to……………… A- the United States B- that of the United states C- which of the United States D- this of the United States 11- She will be ill…………………… A- If she not take a few days rest B- provided she takes a few days rest C- unless she takes a few days rest D- in case she takes a few days rest 12- I am going to make all efforts to win a gold medal in……….for your help and concern A- return B- mind C- allowances D- memory 13- The patience and intelligence resulted………… her glory and fame A- on B- with C- to D- in 14- “Make yourself at home, please.” - “………………….” A- Thanks, same to you B- That’s very kind, thank you C- Not at all Don’t mention it D- Yes, I think so, thank you 15- Now, don’t tell anyone else what I have just told you Remamber it is………… A- confidential B- confident C- confidence D- confidant 16- I can’t possibly lend you any more money; it is quite out of the………… A- point B- mind C- question D-order 17- I wonder who drank all the milk yesterday? It…………….Maria because she was out all day A- couldn’t be B- couldn’t have been C- can’t have been D- can’t be 18- These plants are popular and you can see them…………anywhere A- hardy B- nearly C- at most D- almost 19- …………….your kindness the lady would have died A- If not for B- But for C- When not for D- While for 20- “Would you like to order now?” -“…………………… ” A- Yes, I like beef salad B- Yes, I’d beef salad C- It’s excellent D- Yes, a table for five 21- We have kept all……… goods in the store A- checkable B- checking C- checked D- checkful 22- He bought three shirts; one for him and…………for his children A- others B- the other C- another D- the others 23- The girl you……….yesterday is waiting for you in the drawing room A- told me about B- told me about her C- told me D- told about 24- Your application is………….consideration and you will receive our reply soon A- in B- under C- during D- about 25- The………………you gain from taking part in our club is the ease of mind A- profit B- improvement C- benefit D- advantage 26- The manager charged her……… irresponsibility and dishonesty A- for B- on C- about D- with 27- She could not decided…………… to dive or to jump into water A- if B- either C- whether D- when 28- Salt is manufactured in quantities that exceed those of most,………… other commercial chemicals A- if not all B- of all not C- not if all are D- are not all 29- The thief………….the opportunity of her carelessness to take her bag away A- had B- made C- carried D- took 30- ………… will people live here because of the heavy pollution but they will leave A- Hardly B- No longer C- At no time D- Under no circumstances 31- ………….in 1520, Cambridge is one of the most famous universities in the UK A- Being founded B- It was founded C- Founded D- Been founded 32- If I had got much money as she………… I would build a hospital for the poor A- has B- did C- had D- does 33- An addict can go to any …………… to obtain his drug A- cases B- lengths C- chances D- places IV- Choose the right answer from ABCD that is opposite in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions 34- She enjoyed his story in make believe A- pretended B- indeed C- at bottom D- as usual 35- I think It’s time we did away with the obsolete policies A- maintained B- wiped out C- abolished D- looked out V- Read the following passage and mark the correct letter from ABCD for each of the blanks from 36  45 A long and happy marriage is something that many people wish for but finding the right partner is…(36)… more difficult than you might imagine A friend of mine, Susan- for example, had not been very successful in her …(37)…into finding a perfect partner For a long time she was beginning to lose… (38)…One day she …(39)…to hear someone talking about computer dating agency which could help you to find the ideal pertner Susan immediately …(40)… an appointment to see someone at the agency, then waited to see what would happen Then agency… (41)…for Susan to meet with a partner at the local railway station a week later The …(42)…were that Susan was very excited although I advised her not to go She arrived a few minutes early but couldn’t see the man she expected Then she noticed a man waiting under the station clock…(43)…a bunch of flowers The man chatted to her and then they had coffee…Susan has now a new life with her husband They both come to the…(44)…that they had both been waiting for each other and expect a happy life for…(45)… 36- A-so B- long C- too D- far 37- A- effort B- attempt C- trial D- management 38- A-mind B- decision C- heart D- thought 39- A- tried B- happened C- seemed D- expected 40- A- took B- made C- put D- got 41- A- arranged B- waited C- planned D- called 42- A- times B- situations C- chances D- appearances 43- A- taking B- carrying C- keeping D- holding 44- A- end B- conclusion C- admission D- admiration 45- A- keeps B- goods C- time D- all VI- Read the following passage and mark the letter ABCD to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46  55 Smallpox was the first widespread disease ever to be eliminated by human A highly contagious viral disease, it broke out in Europe, causing the deaths of millions of people until the vaccination was invented by Edward Jenner around 1800 In many nations, it was a terror, a fatal desease until very recently Its victims suffered high fever, vomiting and painful, itchy, pustules that left scars In villages and cities all over the world, people were worried about suffering smallpox In May, 1966, the World Health Organization (WHO), an agency of the UN, was set up to start a global campaign to eradicate small pox in one decade At the time, the disease caused a serious threat to people in thirty nations More than 700 doctors, nurses, scientists and other personels from WHO with about 200.000 health workers in the nations joined the battle against the disease Very few peole believed that a disease as widespread as smallpox could actually be eradicated but eleven years after the antismallpox campaign, no smallpox cases were reported First, there was an education campaign so that people in all countries could know more about how the disease spread and took active part in the fight against smallpox Other steps included not only providing mass vaccination but also isolating patients with active smallpox in order to limit the spread of the disease Money rewards would be given to one informing about smallpox cases to motivate the public to help health workers One by one, each smallpox victim was found out and treated At the same time, the entire village where the victim had lived was vaccinated By April of 1978, WHO officals announced that they had isolated the last case of smallpox but health workers continued to search for new cases for two additional years to be completely sure that there weren’t any existed smallpox cases In May 1980 WHO formally stated that the smallpox was completely eradicated Today smallpox is no longer a threat to humanity Routine vaccinations have been stopped worldwide 46- Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A- The eradication of smallpox B- The World Health Organization C- Infectious diseases D- Smallpox vaccinations 47- The word “contagious” is closest in meaning to…………… A- courteous B- arresting C- numerous D- catching 48- The global community considered the smallpox……… A- a serious illness B- a deadly illness C- a widespread illness D- a rare illness 49- Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “eradicate” ? A- spread B- initiate C- eliminate D- cancel 50- The word “threat” could best be replaced by……… A- risk B- debate C- announce D- bother 51- According to the passage, what way was used to eliminate the spread of smallpox? A- Vaccination of entire villages B- Treatment of individual victims C- Isolation of victims and mass vaccinations D- Extensive reporting of outbreaks 52- The word “isolating” is closest in meaning to………… A- restoring B- attending C- separating D- locating 53- How was the public motivated to help the health workers? A- By educating them B- By rewarding them for reporting smallpox cases C-By isolating them from others D- By giving them vaccinations 54- Which one of the statements doesn’t refer to smallpox? A- Previous project had failed B- People are no longer vaccinated for it C- The WHO set up a worldwide campaign to eradicate the disease D- It was a fatal threat 55-It can be inffered from the passage that………… A- yellow fever have been reported this year B- no new cases of smallpox have been reported this year C-smallpox victims nolonger die when they contact the disease D- smallpox is not transmitted from one person to another VII- Mark the letter ABCD on your answer to show the underlined part that need correction 56- We need both whisky as well as red wine for our wedding party A B C D 57-When the son got bad marks his mother insisted that he wouldn’t go out so much A B C D 58-The most butterfly eggs are coated with a sticky substance that holds them to plants A B C D 59- Many championship automobiles and motorcycle races take place in Daytona Beach, Florida A B C D 60- Unlike folk dancers which are the product of a single culture, ballet is an international art form A B C D VIII- Read the following passage and mark the letter ABCD to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61  70 Seeing that writing has become so important in our culture, we sometime think of it as more than speech A little thought, however will show why speech is the first and writing secondry to language Human beings have writing ( as fas as we can see from surviving evidence) for at least 5000 years, but they have been talking for much longer, certainly ever since there were humnan beings When writing developed it came from and represented speech, albeit imperfectly Even today there are spoken laguages that have no written form Furthermore we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child that is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will learn to talk; a normal human being cannot be prevented from doing so On the other hand, it takes a special effort to learn to write, for example, in the past many intelligent and important persons of society did not have the skill of wrting, and today many people who speak language with writing systems, never learn to raed or to write, while some who learn to write, also imperfectly To assure the primacy of speech over writing is not possible, however, to disparage writing One advantage wrting has over speech is that it is more permanent and possible to make the records that any civilization must have Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized 61- The author of the passage argues that………… A- writing has become too important in today society B- speech is more basic to language than writing C- everyone who learns to speak must learn to write D- all languages should have a written form 62- When did speech come into being? A- 5000 years B- since writing was founded C- Under 5000 years D- Since started human beings 63- According to the passage writing……… A- is imperfect but has more primacy than speech B- replaced with speech but not perfectly C- developed from imperfect speech D- is perfectly represented by speech 64- The word “albeit” is closest in meaning to………… A- however B- thus C- whereas D- otherwise 65- According to author a person can……………… A- write without talking B- talk without writing C- record without writing and talkingD- learn to record without writing and talking 66- The phrase “ doing so” refers to……… A- being handicapped to talk B- writing C- speaking D- A & C 67- In the author’s judgement……………… A- writing has more advantages than speech B- speech is essential but writing has important benefits C- speech communicates ideas less accurately than wrting does D- wrting is more real than speech 68- In order to show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example of……… A- people who learn the skill of speech B- people who speak many languages C- intelligent people who couldn’t write perfectly D- severely handicapped children 69- We can know civilizations which………… A- have society without human being B- have people but have no writing and speaking C- have letter without speech D- have speech without script 70- According to author, one mark a civilized society has to is that it……… A- keeps written records B- assures the primacy of speech over writing C- teaches its children to speak perfectly D- assures the primacy of wrting over speech IX- Mark the letter ABCD on your answer to indicate the sentence that is closest in the meaning to each of the following questions 71- The crops would be so bad if the farmers didn’t apply advanced methods of farming A- As the farmers applied advanced methods of farming the crops were good B- The farmers apply advanced methods of farming and the crops are good C- Without farmers’ advanced methods of farming the crops will be bad D- The crops were good with the farmers’ advanced methods of farming 72- It is rumoured that the oil price is going to increase by 5% A- The oil price rumours to be going to increase by 5% B- People rumour about going to increase the oil price by 5% C- The oil price is rumoured to be on the point of increrasing by 5% D- It is rumoured to be going to increase the oil price by 5% 73- “You really ought to rest for a few day, Jane.” The doctor said A- Jane’s doctor insisted that she would rest for a few days B- The doctor suggested Jane’s taking a short rest C- It is the doctor’s recommendation that Jane rested shortly D- The doctor strongly advised Jane to take a few days’ rest 74- I persuaded him to give up taking drug and I was successful A- I made a go of arguing him into giving up taking drug B- I succeeded to persuade him to give up taking drug C- I was successful to argue him into taking drug D- I argued him successfully out of giving up taking drug 75- Although it was an attractive offer, I would never give up my job A- No matter the offer was attractive I would never give up my job B- I would never give up my job through it was an attractive offer C- In the mind of an attractive offer I’d never give up my job D- In the face of an attractive offer I’d never give up my job 76- He dislikes it when people criticise him unfairly A- He objects to it people criticise him unfairly B- He objects to people criticising him unfairly C- He objects to being unfairly criticised D- He objects to people to criticise him unfairly 77- They sent him to prison for five years A- He got a sentence for five years’ imprisonment B- He was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment C- They passed him a sentence to five years’ imprisonment D- They put him an imprisonment for five years 78- His shop has now stopped trading after having made heavy lossed A- His shop has now gone out of business after having made heavy losses B- His shop has now been traded after having made heavy losses C- The having made heavy losses has now stopped his shop trading D- The having made heavy losses has now made his shop stop 79- The two brothers are so alike that I can’t distinguish between them A- The two brothers are so alike as not to realise one to me B- The two brothers’ alike appearance so I can’t realise them C- It is because the two brothers are very alike I can’t tell them apart D- The two alike brothers are impossible for me to tell them apart 80- He works well enough to win promotion A- He is worth of promotion for his good work B- He is due for promotion for his good work C- To win a promotion makes him work well D- Owing to his good work he deserves to promote TTLT BẦN YÊN NHÂN ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LÂN II NĂM 2012 (Mã đề 416) Môn : Tiếng Anh (Khối D) Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) Câu 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Đáp án C D A B C D C A D B C A B B A D A C B B Đáp án D C A C D B A D D B C A D B A C C D B A Câu 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Câu 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Đáp án A C D B A A D B C A C C B A B A C A B A Câu 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Đáp án C D B A B C B C D A B C D A D C B A C B SỞ GD & ĐT NGHỆ AN TRƯỜNG THPT ĐÔ LƯƠNG ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2012- LẦN I Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút (Không kể thời gian giao nhận đề) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (4 trang) Họ và tên thí sinh: Phòng thi: Số báo danh: Mã đề: 456 I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences New sources of energy are constantly being looked for _ A although fossil fuels continue to dwindle B fossil fuels continuing to dwindle C so that we continue to reduce fossil fuels D as fossil fuels continue to dwindle _, he would have come to class on time A If Mike could get up early B If Mike was able to get up early C Had Mike got up earlier D Unless Mike had got up early _ is the price of this car A What interested in us B What we are interested in C That interested us D That we are interested in Having been served lunch, _ A it was discussed by the committee members the problem B the problem was discussed by the members of the committee C the committee members discussed the problem D a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee Such _ that we all felt numb A a cold weather was B was cold weather C was a cold weather D cold the weather II Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences I couldn’t see what she was doing It was so dark down there A make up B make for C make out D make from We’ll have to use the restrooms on the next floor because the ones on this floor are not in working condition A out of order B out of work C run out of D torn down “Please speak up a bit more, Jason You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the teacher said A visible B audible C edible D eligible I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news A get in touch B be related C be interested in D have connection 10 He is an honest man You can rely on him to a good job A take in B base on C put up with D count on III Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences 11 Jane refused to attend his birthday party, which made him feel sad A Jane refused to attend his birthday party because it made him sad B He felt sad not be able to attend her birthday party C Jane made him sad despite her refusal to attend his birthday party D Jane’s refusal to attend his birthday party made him feel sad 12 I only recognized him when he came into the light A It wasn’t until he came into the light that I recognized him B Only when I recognized him, he came into the light C Not until he came into the light I did recognize him D I did not recognize him even when he came into the light 13 You are all welcome to take any food you like A Any food welcome to take if you like B It’s my pleasure to take any food you like C Please help yourselves to any food you like D You don’t have to pay for any food that you like 14 In spite of heavy rain, my brother went to work A Although it rained heavily, my brother went to work B In spite it rained heavily, my brother went to work C Though rain was heavily, my brother went to work D Despite it rained heavily, my brother went to work 15 The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked A When the figures were re-checked, they came to light the mistake in the accounts B Once re-checking the figures, the mistake in the accounts was noticed C It was not until the mistake in the accounts was noticed that the figures were checked D The mistake in the accounts only came to light when the figures were re-checked IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences 16 There are many researches show that various species of animals have been extinct A B C D 17 Most doctors agree that it is not good for patients to lay in bed without exercising A B C D 18 There are many different ways of comparing the economy of one nation with those of another A B C D 19 I strongly object the idea of students in the final year working part-time jobs A B C D 20 They are known that colds can be avoided by eating the right kind of food and taking exercise regularly A B C D V Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions In the world today, particular in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe, recycling is the big news People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to the environment Recycling means finding ways to use products a second time The motto 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 throw-away 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 stores The manufacturers of the drinks collect 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 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 amount 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 Which area is considered one of the most industrialized? A South America B Middle East C Asia D Europe 22 What does the word “sensitive” means? A cautious B logical C friendly D responding 23 The word “motto” is closest in meaning to _ A meaning B value C reference D belief 24 It is a waste when customers buy low-quality products because _ A they will soon throw them away B customers always change their idea C they have to be repaired many times D they are very cheap 25 What is the topic of the passage? A How to reduce garbage disposal B How to live sensitively to the environment C What is involved in the recycling movement D What people understand the term “recycle” 26 People can the following to reduce waste EXCEPT _ A buy more hamburgers B buy high-quality products C buy simply-wrapped things D reuse cups 27 What best describe the process of reuse? A The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again B The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed C The bottles are washed, returned filled again and collected D The bottles are collected, returned, filled again and washed 28 The word “practice” is closest in meaning to _ A training B exercise C belief D deed 29 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 few bottles are made of glass or plastic D each returned bottle is paid 30 What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling? A TV sets and aluminum cans B Aluminum cans and spent motor oil C Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil D Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings VI Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences 31 His father is a bank manager, _ makes him easy to have a good job A whom B who C which D that 32 There was nothing they could _ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down A instead of B but C than D unless 33 There's a good film _ town A at B on in C over D in on 34 He _ the plants If he had, they wouldn't have died A shouldn't water B couldn't water C can't have watered D needn't have watered 35 -Peter: "Would you like a beer?" - David: "Not while I’m _ " A in the act B under control C on duty D in order 36 My uncle is in _ of 60 engineers and workers A charge B leadership C management D direction 37 I’d rather you _ for me here A wait B to wait C waited D waiting 38 Tom "Thank you for your help." - Mary " _ " A With all my heart B It’s my pleasure C Never mind me D Wish you 39 On _ he had won, he jumped up for joy A he was told B having told C telling D being told 40 Where can I get a good rate of _ for my money? A interest B deposit C capital D credit 41 As I was _ of the change in the program, I arrived half an hour late for the rehearsal A unconscious B unable C unaware D unreasonable 42 _ I didn’t know how to the job But now I am making progress A First B First of all C At the first D At first 43 -A: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” - B: “ _” A Yes, I am so glad B No, thanks C Sorry, the seat is taken D Yes, yes You can sit here 44 Jane: “ _ " – David: "Thanks I’ll write to you when I arrive there." A Good luck B Have a good trip C Have a go D Good bye 45 Unemployment _ by percent since the beginning of the year A rose B has raised C was raised D has risen 46 You have a good feeling about yourself and _ when you volunteer A the others B other C the other D others 47 They decided to _ their differences and became friends A put aside B take on C give away D go over 48 There was no _ in waiting longer than an hour so we left A point B use C worth D good 49 She accepted the job _ the salary, which was rather low A although B because of C inspite D despite 50 -Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” -Susan: " _ ” A That would be great B You’re welcome C I feel very bored D I don't agree, I'm afraid 51 No one died in the accident, _ ? A did he B did they C didn’t he D didn’t they 52 The information is strictly _ and should not be discussed in public A exact B believable C secret D valuable 53 His father left New York The doctor suggested he _ there A not stayed B didn’t stay C not go to stay D not stay 54 Jump in the car There’s enough _ for you A place B space C room D chair 55 The concert was _ because of the heavy rain A put out B run out C called off D set off VII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Recent technological advances in manned and unmanned vehicles, along with breakthroughs in satellite technology and computer equipment, have overcome some of the limitations of divers and diving equipment for scientists doing research on the great oceans of the world Without a vehicle, divers often became sluggish, and their mental concentration was severely limited Because undersea pressure affects their speech organs, communication among divers has always been difficult or impossible But today, most oceanographers avoid the use of vulnerable human divers, preferring to reduce the risk to human life and make direct obervations by means of instruments that are lowered into the ocean, from samples take from the water, or from photographs made by orbiting satellites Direct observations of the ocean floor can be made not only by divers but also by deep-diving submarines in the water and even by the technology of sophisticated aerial photgraphy from vantage points above the surface of more than seven miles and cruise at depths of fifteen thousand feet In addition, radio-equipped buoys can be operated by remote control in order to transmit data back to land-based laboratories via satellite Particularly important for ocean study are data about water temperature, currents, and weather Satellite photographs can show the distribution of sea ice, oil slicks, and cloud formations over the ocean Maps created from satellite pictures can represent the temperature and the color of the ocean’s surface, enabling researchers to study the ocean currents from laboratories on dry land Furthermore, computers help oceanographers to collect, organize, and analyze data from submarines and satellites By creating a model of the ocean’s movement and characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns and possible effects of the ocean on the enviroment Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites and computers than on research ships or even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of information more quickly and more effectively Some of humankind’s most serious problems, especially those concerning energy and food, may be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology 56 With what topic is the passage primarily converned? A Communication among drivers B Direct observation of the ocean floor C Technological advances in oceanography D Undersea vehicles 57 The word “sluggish” is closest in meaning to _ A very weak B nervous C slow moving D confused 58 This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon _ A the limitations of diving equipment B controlling currents and the weather C radios that divers use to communicate D vehicles as well as divers 59 Divers have had problems in communicating underwater because _ A they did not pronounce clearly B the pressure affected their speech organs C the water destroyed their speech organs D the vehicles they used have not been perfected 60 The word “cruise” could best be replaced by _ A remain still B function without problems C stay in communication D travel at a constant speed 61 Undersea vehicles _ A have the same limitations that divers have B make direct observations of the ocean floor C are too small for a man to fit inside D are very slow to respond 62 The word “data” is closest in meaing to _ A samples B information C photographs D articles 63 How is a radio-quipped buoy operated? A by operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore B by operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform C By operators outside the vehicle on ship D by operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater 64 Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs? A The location of sea ice B Cloud formations over the ocean C A model of the ocean’s movements D The temperature of the ocean’s surface 65 The words “those” refers to _ A problems B vehicles C ships D computers VIII Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near future because they have been (66) _ to such low numbers Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are found nowhere else in the world but they are (67) _ by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs, rodents and (68) _ plants The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to (69) _ the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the (70) _ Since 1990, (71) _ a result of their "Plant Extinction Prevention Program", sixteen species have been brought into (72) _ and three species have been reintroduced Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas and fencing put up in order to (73) _ plants in the wild In the future the Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Program aims (74) _ collecting genetic material from the remaining plants in the wild for storage as a safety net for the future They also aim to manage wild populations and where possible reintroduce species into (75) _ 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 IX A disappeared B increased C reduced D developed A threatened B guarded C invested D conserved A national B non-native C native D international A encourage B influence C stimulate D prevent A atmosphere B hole C wild D sky A so B due C but D as A contamination B cultivation C production D generation A protect B derive C vary D remain A for B at C with D on A shelters B gardens C reserves D halls Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following words 76 77 78 79 80 A A A A A familiar discriminate purpose essential connected Chú ý: B B B B B responsible admiration explain embarrass primitive C environment C enthusiast C involve C industry C particular THE END Cán coi thi không giải thích gì thêm Học sinh không trao đổi bài, không dùng tài liệu kể D D D D D automatic minority control develop continuous từ điển Đáp án Mà ĐỀ 456 1D 2C 3B 4C 5B 6C 7A 8B 9A 10D 11D 12A 13C 14A 15D 16B 17C 18C 19A 20A 21D 22C 23D 24A 25B 26A 27B 28D 29D 30B 31C 32B 33B 34C 35C 36A 37C 38B 39D 40A 41C 42D 43C 44B 45D 46D 47A 48A 49D 50A 51B 52C 53D 54C 55C 56C 57C 58D 59B 60D 61B 62B 63A 64C 65A 66C 67A 68B 69D 70C 71D 72B 73A 74B 75C 76D 77B 78A 79 C 80B ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC Môn thi : Tiếng Anh – Khối D (Thời gian làm bài 90 phút- Đề thi gồm trang) Mã đề thi 123 ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: John Russian because Russian is his native language A is speaking B speaks C will speak D spoke Question 2: She couldn’t decide to dive jump into water A whether … or C not only … but also B both …or D neither …or Question 3: I waved to Karen but failed her attention A to be attracted B to attract C attracting D attracted Question 4: _I get your letter, I will reply to you at once A By the time B Now that C As though D As soon as Question 5: “Thank you very much for a lovely party” – “ _” A Have a good day B Not at all C Thanks D You are welcome Question 6: I will not accept his invitation _any account A in B about C on D with Question 7: I was making my _, when I realized I’d left my glasses at school A route B way C path D lane Question 8: I disagree with parents _ their views on their children without giving them the chance to think for themselves A pouring B protesting C straining D imposing Question 9: “What would you like to drink?” – “ ” A Yes, please B Thank you C No, I don’t D Tea, please Question 10: “I was so sorry to hear about Jack” “If he had made more friends here, he might ” A have stayed B stay C have stay D stays Question 11: She couldn’t give a explanation for her actions A dissatisfied B satisfactory C uncompetitive D competed Question 12: We wondered who was going to pay for the window A breaking B break C broke D broken Question 13: That is a _ A French stamp valuable C valuable stamp of France B French valuable stamp D valuable French stamp Question 14: By the end of next year, we _this advanced training course A are finishing B have finished C will have finished D will be finished Question 15: In order to grow vegetables properly, gardeners must know _ A what are each vegetable’s requirements B what the requirements for each vegetable are C that is required by each vegetable D that the requirements for each vegetable Question 16: _ further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency power A Were B Did C Had D Should Question 17: His version of what happened is A corrected B incorrect C correcting D correction Question 18: Doctors usually have to study for at least seven years before becoming fully A examined B qualified C tested D approved of Question 19: The director retired early ill-health A on behalf of B in front of C on account of D ahead of Question 20: He refused to give up work, _he had won a million dollars A even though B however C as though D despite Question 21: The company received complaints about the quality of its products A continual B continued C continuous D continuing Question 22: I didn’t see any sign of the money, but I _ a small notebook and a pencil which _ when the door opened suddenly A have found / probably dropped C found / had probably dropped B found / have probably dropped D find / probably drop Question 23: He to be offered the job A was such in experienced or was too in experienced C was too experienced B was such inexperienced D not experienced Question 24: _ lay its eggs in the sand on the beach than it goes back to the sea A No sooner a turtle does C A turtle does no sooner B No sooner does a turtle D Does no sooner a turtle Question 25: Not until about a century after Julius Caesar landed in Britain _ actually conquer the island A the Romans B did the Romans C the Romans did D Romans that Question 26: “Do you still live there?”- “No, We’ve moved to a new house” A not yet B not now C I not live D any longer Question 27: “How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?” – “ _” A You can go there by bus C I am sorry I don’t know B Yes, it’s a long way D It isn’t far Question 28: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school” – “ ” A Sorry to hear that C Of course B Thanks It’s certainly encouraging D I am glad you like it Question 29: The strike was caused by the _ of two workers A dismiss B dismissing C dismissed D dismissal Question 30: The factory was _ so the management tried to cut costs by making some workers redundant A competition B competitive C uncompetitive D competed Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has underlined part is pronounced differently from the rests Question 31: A debris B deny C deter D demand Question 32: A likes B tightens C heaps D fuss Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 33: A jacket B ingredient C favourite D notice Question 34: A mathematics B history C literature D physics Question 35: A opponent B disappear C arrangement D contractual Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 36: The Concord could fly across the Atlantic without refueling and carrying 11 tons of freight A B C D Question 37: Every country has their own traditions, some of which have existed for centuries A B C D Question 38: People tend to make a lot of shopping at Xmas time A B C D Question 39: Vietnam is famous for many beautiful spots like Long Bay, Sapa, and Da Lat A B C D Question 40: Queen Elizabeth prefers what her jewels should be left in their original setting A B C D 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 Question 41: He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery A He received a six months in prison for his part in the robbery B He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery C For his participation in the robbery, he had been in prison for six months D For his participation in the robbery, a prison had been given to him for six months Question 42: Madeleine wears high heels to look taller A In order to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels B So that to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels C Madeleine wants high heels to make her taller D Madeleine buys high heels to look taller Question 43: He started learning French six years ago A He has learned French for six years B It was six years ago did he start learning French C He hasn’t learnt French for six years D It is six years since he has learnt French Question 44: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery A He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery B He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed C He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery D He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery Question 45: “Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” Said Adam A Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair B Gavin was suggested to have a haircut C It was suggestible that Adam get Gavin’s haircut D Adam suggested that Gavin should have his haircut Question 46: “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man A The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house B The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house C The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house D The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house Question 47: “You should have finished the report by now” John told his secretary A John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report B John said that his secretary had not finished the report C John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time D John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report Question 48: “I will pay back the money, Gloria.” Said Ivan A Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money B Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back C Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money D Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best sentence built from the given words or phrases Question 49: France/ Independence Day / day / yesterday // A The France’s Independence day was before yesterday B The Day of the French Independence was a day yesterday C French’s Independence Day was a day before yesterday D France’s Independence Day was the day before yesterday Question 50: hilltop/ have/ good/ view/ our village A The hilltop can make our village views better B From the hilltop, our village can be well viewed C From the hilltop, we can make have a better view of our village D From the hilltop, our village can have a better view Read the following passage and mark the letter A , B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 51 to 61 The human brain, (51) an average weight of 1, kilograms, is the control center of the (52) _ It receives (53) from the senses, processes the information, rapidly sends out responses; it also stores the information (54) is the source of human thoughts and feelings Each of the three main parts of the brain- cerebellum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem has its own role (55) _carrying out the functions The cerebrum is by (56) _the largest of the three parts, taking up 85 percent of the brain by weight The cerebellum, located below the cerebrum in the back part of the skull, is made of masses of bunched up nerve cells It is the cerebellum (57) _controls human balance, coordination, and posture The brain stem, (58) _connects the cerebrum and the spinal cord, controls various body processes such (59) breathing and heartbeat (60) is the major motor and sensory pathway connecting the body and the cerebrum Question 51: A on B of C for D with Question 52: A body B brain C skull D information Question 53: A news B information C advice D lesson Question 54: A who B of which C that D whose Question 55: A in B at C on D by Question 56: A now B then C from D far Question 57 A who B which C that D whose Question 58: A who B that C whose D which Question 59: A as B for C about D on Question 60: A Here B It C There D For Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B , C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70 The hippopotamus is the third largest land animal, smaller only than the elephant and the rhinoceros Its name comes from two Greek words which mean “river horse” The long name of this animal is often shortened to the easier to handle term “hippo.” The hippo has a natural affinity for the water It does not float on top of the water; instead, it can easily walk along the bottom of a body of water The hippo commonly remains underwater for three to five minutes and has been known to stay under for up to half an hour before coming up for air In spite of its name, the hippo has relatively little in common with the horse and instead has a number of interesting similarities in common with the whale When a hippo comes up after a stay at the bottom of a lake or river, it releases air through a blowhole, just like a whale In addition, the hippo resembles the whale in that they both have thick layers of blubber for protection and they are almost completely hairless Question 61: The topic of this passage is A the largest land animal B the derivations of animal names C the characteristics of the hippo D the relation between the hippo and the whale Question 62: It can be inferred from the passage that the rhinoceros is A smaller than the hippo B equal in size to the elephant C a hybrid of the hippo and the elephant D one of the two largest types of land of animals Question 63: The possessive “Its” in line refers to A hippotamus B elephant C rhinoceros D horse Question 64: It can be inferred from the passage that the hippopotamus is commonly called a hippo because the word “hippo” is A simpler to pronounce accurately B the original name C scientifically more accurate D.easier for the animal to recognize Question 65: The word “float” in line is closest in meaning to A.sink B drift C.eat D flap Question 66: According to the passage, what is the maximum time that hippos have been known to stay underwater A.three minutes B five minutes C thirty minutes D ninety minutes Question 67: The expression “has relatively little in common” in line could be best replaced by A.has few interactions B is not normally found C has minimal experience D shares few similarities Question 68: The passage states that one way in which a hippo is similar to a whale is that A they both live on the bottoms of rivers B they both have blowholes C they are both named after horses D they both breathe underwater Question 69: The word “ blubber” in line 12 is closest in meaning to A fat B metal C water D skin Question 70: The last line states that the hippo does not …………… A like water B resemble the whale C have a protective coating D have much hair Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80 The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George Washington to live in it It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants President and Mrs John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800.When the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was in the unfinished East Room to dry Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to leave All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president Question 71: Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text? A George Washington’s life in the White House B The Early History of the White House C The burning of the White House D Presidential Policies of Early U.S Presidents Question 72: Why did George Washington not love in the White House? A It had been burned by the British B He did not like the architectural features C He did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered D Construction had not yet been completed Question 73: The word “inhabitant” in line is closest meaning to: A modifications B moves C celebrations D residents Question 74: It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was: A The first president of the United States B The second president of the United States C The third president of the United States D The fourth president of the United States Question 75: What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in? A main staircase B laundry yard C pool D A and B Question 76: The author most likely discusses the “staircase” in line in order to: A show the elegance of the new White House B explain the architectural features added by Jefferson C provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House D demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire Question 77: The word “forces” in line 10 could best be replaced by: A military B effort C power D energy Question78: According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s tenure in the White House? A He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House B He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British C He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams D He was accepting of the many inconveniences Question 79: According to the passage, when James monroe came to the White House, it had been: A repressed B reconstructed C relocated D reserved Question 80: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses: A the details of the destruction of the White House by the British B James Monroe’s policies as presidents C modifications by presidents who followed D other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC ( Mã đề thi 123) Môn thi:TIẾNG ANH- Khối D - Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Câu Câu trả lời STT Câu Câu trả lời STT Câu B 41 Câu 41 B Câu A 42 Câu 42 A Câu B 43 Câu 43 A Câu D 44 Câu 44 C Câu D 45 Câu 45 D Câu C 46 Câu 46 A Câu B 47 Câu 47 A Câu D 48 Câu 48 C Câu D 49 Câu 49 D 10 Câu10 A 50 Câu 50 C 11 Câu 11 B 51 Câu 51 D 12 Câu 12 D 52 Câu 52 A 13 Câu 13 D 53 Câu 53 B 14 Câu 14 C 54 Câu 54 C 15 Câu 15 B 55 Câu 55 A 16 Câu 16 A 56 Câu 56 D 17 Câu 17 B 57 Câu 57 C 18 Câu 18 B 58 Câu 58 D 19 Câu 19 C 59 Câu 59 A 20 Câu 20 A 60 Câu 60 B 21 Câu 21 A 61 Câu 61 C 22 Câu 22 C 62 Câu 62 D 23 Câu 23 C 63 Câu 63 A 24 Câu 24 B 64 Câu 64 A 25 Câu 25 B 65 Câu 65 B 26 Câu 26 B 66 Câu 66 C 27 Câu 27 C 67 Câu 67 D 28 Câu 28 B 68 Câu 68 B 29 Câu 29 D 69 Câu 69 A 30 Câu 30 C 70 Câu 70 D 31 Câu 31 A 71 Câu 71 B 32 Câu 32 D 72 Câu 72 C 33 Câu 33 B 73 Câu 73 D 34 Câu 34 A 74 Câu 74 B 35 Câu 35 B 75 Câu 75 D 36 Câu 36 D 76 Câu 76 C 37 Câu 37 B 77 Câu 77 A 38 Câu 38 A 78 Câu 78 A 39 Câu 39 C 79 Câu 79 B 40 Câu 40 B 80 Câu 80 C Đúng câu cho 1,0 điểm Tổng : 80 điểm Điểm bài thi là: 80:8 = 10 điểm Điểm làm tròn đến 0,25 theo nguyên tắc làm tròn phổ thông Từ 0,1 – 0,2 làm tròn 0,25 Từ 0,3 – 0,4 làm tròn 0,5 Từ 0,6 – 0,7 làm tròn 0,75 Từ 0,8 – 0,9 làm tròn 1,0 TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NGUYỄN BỈNH KHIÊM ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC KHÓA NGÀY 17/4/ 2011 Môn: TIẾNG ANH (Đề thi có trang) Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) Họ, tên thí sinh:………………………………… Lớp: …… Số báo danh:……………………………………… Mã đề thi: 101 ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU(TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80 ) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question Although they are identical twins, their teacher can easily ………between them A identify B select C differ D distinguish Question I was most ………… of his efforts to help me during the crisis A appreciation B appreciable C appreciate D appreciative Question John: “May I come in?” Peter: “ …………….” A Feel free B Yes, no problem C You’re welcome D Sorry, let’s wait Question If you go away, you ………write to me, …… you? A will/ won’t B do/ don’t C will/ don’t D will/ Question We have to start early …… we’ll be late for school A so that B although C or else D consequently Question The smell of the sea …… him …… to his childhood A took …back B brought…back C reminded… of D called …off Question The conference was organized for all of the ……… teachers in the city A history B historic C historical D historian Question We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no ……… for them A request B requirement C claim D demand Question He never………… his word A goes back on B puts up with C makes up for D goes down with Question 10 When I got up yesterday morning, the sun was shining, but the ground was very wet It …… A rained B has been raining C had rained D had been raining Question 11 Someone ……….here recently: these ashes are still warm A should be B had to be C must have been D might have been Question 12……….of applicants for this job …… very big A The number /is B A number /is C A number /are D The number /are Question 13 The professor complimented a grade pupil ……….his good achievement A about B on C for D due to Question 14 ………your help, I wouldn’t have got the scholarship A If I had had B Had not it been for C But for D Unless I had Question 15 ………man suffering from …… shock should not be given anything to drink A A/ the B The/ a C Ø/ a D A/ Ø Question 16 The villagers strongly recommend that a new school ………immediately A must be built B is going to be built C be built D will be built Question 17 You thought I did wrong, but the results ……….my action A agree B correct C justify D approve Question 18 It’s most unwise to ……in a quarrel between a man and his wife A involve B go C take part in D interfere Question 19 The more she practices, ……….she becomes A the most confident B the more confident C the greater confidence D more confidently Question 20 In today’s paper it ……….that we shall have an election this year A says B admits C expresses D proposes Question 21.: John: “Could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?” Peter: “……………” A Sorry for this inconvenience B I have no clue C Not at all D Sorry, I’m a new comer here Question 22 The problem is difficult, therefore ……… students could answer it A a great number of B a lot of C few D a few Question 23 ………he was kidnapped by the Iraqi guerrillas yesterday has been confirmed A What B If C That D Ø Question 24 The road in front of my house is in great need ……… A repairing B to be repaired C of repair D of being repaired Question 25 Sometimes life must be very unpleasant for …… near the airport A people live B those living C someone to live D they who live Question 26 She has just bought …………… A an old interesting painting French B a French interesting old paint C a French old interesting painting D an interesting old French painting Question 27 There are many opportunities for career ……… if you work for that company A system B sequence C progression D succesion Question 28 The children can stay here … they don’t make too much noise A whether B providing C unless D until Question 29 “…………….” – “Thank you We are proud of him.” A Your kid is naughty B Can we ask your child to take a photo? C Your child is just adorable! D I can give your kid a lift to school Question 30 There were a lot people at the party, only few of …….I had met before A them B who C whom D whose Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 31 Assessment instruments in nursery schools they feature items and other materials different from those on elementary school tests A B C D Question 32 All the witnesses said that John was blaming for the accident A B C D Question 33 Migrant workers live in substandard unsanitary, and dilapidated housing and often are lacking medical care A B C D Question 34 For thousands of years, man has created sweet-smelling substances from wood, herbs, and A B flowers and using them for perfume or medicine C D Question 35 Copper comes from seven types of ores that also contain the other materials A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 36.A experience B maternal C simplify D physician Question 37.A residential B repetition C mountaineer D television Question 38.A sequential B mistake C satisfy D quality Question 39.A residence B establish C maximum D regional Question 40.A questionable B inferior C criticize D miserable Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Collecting maps can be an enjoyable hobby for antiquarian booksellers, a captivating interest for cartographers, a lucrative vocation for astute dealers, and an inspirational part of the occupational functioning of map catalogers, archivists, and historians Among recognized collectibles, maps are relatively rarer than stamps, but they have had their avid enthusiasts and admirers ever since copies were made by hand only for affluent, the commanding officer, and the ship captain Whether the interest is business-related or amateur, the economic means abundant or slim, a collection needs a theme, be it associated with contemporary changes in cartographic representation or geographic knowledge, or a more accessible goal centered on a particular mapmaker, technique, or type of subject matter Collectors should not overlook topical maps issued predominantly or exclusively after World War II, such as navigational charts, industrial compound road layouts, or aerial projections Potential collectors ought not to disregard two superficially prosaic, yet important themes: maps of travel routes for family trips, and maps that, for aesthetic reasons, they personally find intriguing or simply attractive In the first case, like the box with old family photos, the collection will give the travelers the opportunity to reminisce and relive the journey In most cases, photocopies are worthy alternatives to originals For example, historical society collections customarily include the high quality facsimiles needed to make a collection as comprehensive and practical as possible, supplementing the contributions made by well-to-do donors and benefactors If not predisposed to wait patiently, and possibly ineffectually, for a lucky find, collectors may choose to sift through dealer stock, peruse through advertisements in local, regional, or national periodicals, and solicit the assistance of the U.S Library of Congress and private agencies Government and public agencies, companies, and trade associations can advise the collector about maps currently in circulation and pending sales of dated reproductions, editions, and prints Question 41 What is the main idea of the passage? A Why hobbyists always flaunt their map collections B How maps can be collected by professionals and enthusiasts C How to assure an interrupted flow of collectibles D What cartographers advocate as a worthy undertaking Question 42 In paragraph 1, the word lucrative is closest in meaning to A instructive B insensitive C profitable D profuse Question 43 According to the passage, map collecting as a hobby is A not deserving of the time and resources B not as conventional as collecting stamps C as eccentric as collecting dolls D conformist in the best sense of the word Question 44 In paragraph 1, the word avid is closest in meaning to A keen B humorous C devoted D supportive Question 45 It can be inferred from the passage that, at a time when maps were accessible to the upper socioeconomic classes, they appealed also to a fair number of A professional copiers B ardent devotees C buried-treasure hunters D obscure amateur dealers Question 46 In paragraph 2, the phrase “economic means” is closest in meaning to A economic maps B fiscal responsibility C available funds D capital investment Question 47 The author of the passage mentions all of the following as sources of procuring maps EXCEPT A fellow collectors B map vendors C personal archives D publishers Question 48 In paragraph 2, the author uses the phrase “superficially prosaic” to mean A described in informal prose B seemingly boring and unimaginative C useful for travelers who enjoy a change D potentially uncovered in a box of photos Question 49 In paragraph 3, the word “predisposed” is closest in meaning to A pressured B provoked C condemned D inclined Question 50 A paragraph following the passage would most likely discuss A specific organizations to contact about map acquisition B specific mapping techniques used to enlarge the scale C trimming and framing valuable acquisitions D volunteering time and work to maintain obsolete maps Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The goal of Internet-based encyclopedia Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org) is to give everyone on the planet access to information Like other encyclopedias, Wikipedia contains lots of information: more than 2.5 million articles in 200 different languages covering just about every subject Unlike other encyclopedias, however, Wikepedia is not written by experts, but by ordinary people These writers are not paid and their names are not published They contribute to Wikipedia simply because they want to share their knowledge Encyclopedias began in ancient times as collections of writings about all aspects of human knowledge The word itself comes from ancient Greek, and means “a complete general education” Real popularity for encyclopedias came in the nineteenth century in Europe and the United States, with the publication of encyclopedias written for ordinary readers With the invention of the CD-ROM, the same amount of information could be put on a few computer discs Then with the Internet, it became possible to create an online encyclopedia that could be constantly updated, like Microsoft’s Encarta However, even Internetbased encyclopedias like Encarta were written by paid experts At first, Wikipedia, the brainchild of Jimmy Wales, a businessman in Chicago, was not so different from these In 2001, he had the idea for an Internet-based encyclopedia that would provide information quickly and easily to everyone Furthermore, that information would be available free, unlike other Internet encyclopedias at that time But Wales, like everyone else, believed that people with special knowledge were needed to write the articles, and so he began by hiring experts He soon changed his approach, however, as it took them a long time to finish their work He decided to open up the encyclopedia in a radical new way, so that everyone would have access not only to the information, but also to the process of putting this information online To this, he used what is known as “Wiki” software (from the Hawaiian word for “fast”), which allows users to create or alter content on web page The system is very simple: When you open the web site, you can simply search for information or you can log on to become a writer or editor of articles If you find an article that interests you – about your hometown, for example – you can correct it or expand it This process goes on until no one is interested in making any more changes Question 51: Wikipedia is a(n) ……… A book B journal C article D dictionary Question 52: Wikipedia is written by……… A paid written B millionaires C normal people D world experts Question 53: The phrase “these writers” in the first paragraph refers to ……… A ordinary readers B ordinary people C encyclopedia experts D every subject Question 54: The phrase “the word” in the second paragraph refers to……… A knowledge B encyclopedia C writing D collection Question 55: Microsoft’s Encarta is cited in the passage as an example of …… A CD-ROM dictionary B printed encyclopedia C online encyclopedia D updateable online encyclopedia Question 56: The word “brainchild” in the second paragraph of the passage can be best replaced by…… A born B child C product D father Question 57: The word “approach” in the third paragraph of the passage means…… A idea B time C method D writing Question 58: The user of Wikipedia can all of the following EXCEPT……… A have access to information B determinate the website C modify information D edit information Question 59: We can say that Jimmy Wales……… A became very famous after the formation of Wikipedia B is the father of Wikipedia C made a great profit from Wikipedia D decides who can use Wikipedia Question 60: Wiki software enables ……… A exchanging articles B a purchase of information C limited access D editing Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks HELP ALWAYS AT HAND: A MOBILE IS A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND If it fits inside a pocket, keeps you safe as well as in touch with your office, your mother and your children, it is (61)……… worth having This is the (62)……… of the dwelling ranks of female mobilephone users who are beginning to (63)……… the consumer market Although Britain has been (64)……… to be one of the most expensive places in the world to run a mobile phone, both professional women and (65)……… mothers are undeterred At first, the mobile phone was a rich man’s plaything, or a businessman’s (66)……… symbol Now women own almost as many telephones as men - but for very different reasons The main (67)……… for most women customers is that it provides a form of communications back-up, wherever they are, in case of contingency James Tanner of Tancroft Communications says: “The majority of people buying phones from us this year were women – often young women – or men who were buying for their mothers, wives and girlfriends And it always seems to be a question of (68) ……… of mind.” “Size is also (69)……… for women They want something that will fit in a handbag,” said Mr Tanner “The tiny phones coming in are having a very big (70)……… This year’s models are only half the size of your hand.” Question 61 A totally B certainly Question 62 A vision B vista Question 63 A master B dominate Question 64 A demonstrated B seen Question 65 A complete B total Question 66 A status B fame Question 67.A attraction B enticement Question 68 A tranquility B calmness Question 69 A necessary B crucial Question 70 A impression B perception C absolutely C view C overbear C established C absolute C power C charm C peace C urgent C impact D completely D conception D command D shown D full-time D prestige D lure D serenity D essential D image 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 or indicate the correct answer to each of them Question 71 Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave had been completely explored in 1972 ………………………………… A when was its full extent realized B the realization of its full extent C was its full extent realized D that its full extent was realized Question 72 The knee is …………………………………… most other joints in the body because it cannot twist without injury A to be damaged more than likely B more likely to be damaged than C likely to be more than damaged D more than likely to be damaged Question 73 The noise next door did not stop until after midnight A Not until after midnight the noise next door stopped B It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped C The noise next door stopped at midnight D It was midnight and the noise next door stopped Question 74 Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them A They had a such fierce dog that nobody would visit them B They had so fierce a dog that nobody would visit them C Their dog was too fierce to visit D They had a so fierce dog that nobody would visit them Question 75 If you want to be kept informed about current affairs, you should listen to the radio A Only by listening to the radio, you can keep yourself informed about current affairs B Listening to the radio and you will be kept informed about current affairs C A good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs is listen to the radio D Listening to the radio is a good way of keeping yourself informed about current affairs Question 76 I travel by bus only when I have no alternative A Travelling by bus is my only alternative B It’s my only alternative to travel by bus C I resort to travel by bus only when I have no alternative D I travel by bus only as a last resort Question 77 Calling Jim is pointless because his phone is out of order A It’s useless calling Jim because his phone is out of order B It’s no use to call Jim because his phone is out of order C There’s no point calling Jim because his phone is out of order D It’s worth not calling Jim because his phone is out of order Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best way to make the sentence from the cues Question 78 fact/ her son/ out/ danger/ bring/ her/ some relief A The fact that her son was out of danger brought her some relief B The fact that her son was out of danger which brought her some relief C The fact that her son is out of danger brought her some relief D The fact that her son is out of danger has brought her some relief Question 79 be sure/ good seat/ your tickets / should/ bought/ advance A I’m sure about a good seat for your tickets should be bought in advance B To be sure of a good seat, your tickets should be bought in advance C To be sure of a good seat for your tickets should be bought in advance D To be sure of a good seat, your tickets should be bought advance Question 80 How/ ungrateful/ you/ not/ greet/ former/ teacher/ meet/ him A How ungrateful of you not to greet your former teacher when you met him B How ungrateful you are not to greet your former teacher when you met him C How ungrateful to you not to greet your former teacher when you met him D How ungrateful of you not to greet your former teacher to met him ***** The end ***** Every success to you all!