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(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO HÀ TĨNH TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ HỮU TRÁC ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN I NĂM 2013 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D, A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) Họ, tên thí sinh:……………………………………………… Số báo danh:………………………………………………… Mã đề thi: 234 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 word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Question 1: A chemical B procedure C commentate D alcohol Question 2: A calculation B conventional C apprehension D preferential Question 3: A satisfactory B military C generator D generously Question 4: A committee B referee C refugee D employee Question 5: A employment B company C customer D atmosphere 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 6: In very early times, people around the fire were entertained by storytellers with stories of A B C heroes’ victory and wonderful actions D Question 7: We have heard so many news about recent developments in computer technology A B C D Question 8: The painting Sun Flower, which painted by Van Gogh, was stolen many times A B C D Question 9: Of the two cars that the Smiths have, the Plymouth is, without any questions, the cheapest to run A B C D Question 10: Educated in the UK, his qualifications are widely recognized in the world of professionals 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 word for each of the blanks from 11 to 20 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 (11) _ for communication, or at a level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a literate society,' so as to take (12) _ 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 (13) _ with varying contexts Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an Individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his, or her (14) _ 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 (15) _ that literate people can be trained less expensively than illiterate people, generally have a higher socio-economic (16) _ 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 (17) _ in the 1960s, when girls who were educated in the education reforms after 1948 began to raise families Recent researchers, (18) _, 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 (19) _ of educational systems worldwide includes a basic (20) _ around communication through test and print, which is the foundation of most definitions of literacy Question 11: A adaptable B suitable C adequate D important Question 12: A comfort B control C part D honor (2) Question 13: A associated Question 14: A ability Question 15: A foundations Question 16: A condition Question 17: A dramatically Question 18: A additionally Question 19: A focus Question 20: A content B worked B knowledge B ways B request B extremely B however B demand B concept C appropriated C performance C grounds C state C actually C therefore C majority C contact D related D behavior D basics D status D accurately D consequently D main D context 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 21: They think the owner of the house is abroad A It is thought that the owner of the house to be abroad B The owner of the house is thought to be abroad C The owner of the house is thought by them that he will be abroad D It is thought to be abroad by the owner of the house Question 22: “Why don’t you put an advertisement in the local paper?” they told me A They suggested my putting advertisement in the local paper B They suggested me to put advertisement in the local paper C They suggested that I must put advertisement in the local paper D They suggested me should put advertisement in the local paper Question 23: I was shocked that John stole the car A John was shocked that he could not take the car B That John stole the car shocked me C John’s car was very shocking D The car was stolen, and John was shocked Question 24: John asked Mary if it was the blue one or the green she wanted A “Which one did she want, the blue or the green, Mary?” asked John B “Which one did you want, the blue or the green?” asked John C “Which one does Mary want, the green or the blue?” asked John D “Which one you want, the blue or the green, Mary?” asked John Question 25: “You broke my glasses,” said the woman to me A The woman blames me of breaking her glasses B The woman blamed me of breaking her glasses C The woman blames me for having broken her glasses D The woman blamed me for having broken her glasses 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 26 to 35 COLORS AND EMOTIONS Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life I love them, and they are just as important to me as emotions are Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related? Color directly affects your emotions Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is something that you can use to improve or change your emotions The color that you choose to wear either reflects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you Of course they also affect anyone who looks at or sees you, but you are the one saturated with the color all day! I even choose items around me based on their color In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion that I need for the day So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel better Colors, sound, and emotions are all vibrations Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to move and flow This is the reason why real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy in motion Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body So, the fastest way to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to inhibit your emotions Question 26: What is the main idea of the passage? A Colorful clothes can change your mood B Emotions and colors are closely related to each other (3) C Colors can help you become healthy D Colors are one of the most exciting Question 27: Which of the following can be affected by color? A Your need for thrills B Your friend’s feeling C Your appetite D Your mood Question 28: Who is more influenced by colors you wear? A The people around you are more influenced B Neither A nor C C You are more influenced D Both A and C Question 29: According to the passage, what color, sound, and emotion all have in common? A They all affect the cells of the body B They are all forms of motion C They are all related to health D None of the above Question 30: According to this passage, what creates disease? A Wearing the color black B Exposing yourself to bright colors C Being open to your emotions D Inhibiting your emotions Question 31: The word “intimately” in paragraph is closest in meaning to: A clearly B closely C obviously D simply Question 32: The word “they” in paragraph refers to: A emotions B people C colors D none of the above Question 33: Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations? A To show how color can affect energy levels in the body B Because they both affect how we feel C To prove the relationship between emotions and color D Because vibrations make you healthy Question 34: The phrase “saturated with” in paragraph is closest in meaning to: A bored with B in need of C covered with D lacking in Question 35: What is the purpose of the passage? A To persuade the reader that colors can influence emotions and give a person move energy B To show that colors are important for a healthy life C To give an objective account of how colors affect emotions D To prove the relationship between color and emotion 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 36 to 45 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: The word “inhabitant” in line is closest meaning to: (4) A modifications B moves C celebrations D residents Question 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: The word “forces” in line 10 could best be replaced by: A military B effort C power D energy Question 43: 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 44: According to the passage, when James Monroe came to the White House, it had been: A repressed B reconstructed C relocated D reserved Question 45: 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 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 Question 46: More than 50 color photos are on display at the exhibition room A painting B show C programme D picture Question 47: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully: otherwise, you will get into trouble A in a harmful way B as trustingly as you can C with a negative attitude D exactly as you can Question 48: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime A complain B exchange C explain D arrange Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 49: you have no key, you’ll have to get back before I go out A Although B If C Unless D However Question 50: In the kitchen, there is a table A beautiful large round wooden B large beautiful wooden round C wooden round large beautiful D round large wooden beautiful Question 51: Petrol is twice it was a few years ago A more expensive than B much expensive as C as expensive as D as expensive than Question 52: Had I known the carpenter was going to take three days to show up, I the materials and done the work myself It would be finished by now A will get B would have got C might get D will have got Question 53: had she closed the door than the bell rang A No sooner B As soon as C Hardly D The fact Question 54: Hoang: “You look great in your new suit.” Lan: “ ” A Never mind B You are welcome C Me too D Thank you! Question 55: Peter: “Do you want me to help you with those suitcases?” Mary: “ ” A Of course, not for me B No, I can’t help you now C No those aren’t mine D No, I can manage them myself (5) Question 56: If you too much on your study, you will get tired and stressed A concentrate B develop C organize D complain Question 57: We on the beach now if we hadn’t missed the plane A might have lain B would lie C could be lying D would have lain Question 58: After seeing the film “Gone with the wind”, A the book was read by many people B the book made many people want to read it C many people wanted to read the book D the reading of the book interested people Question 59: The sky was grey and cloudy , we went to the beach A Consequently B Nevertheless C Even though D In spite of Question 60: “Sorry! I forgot to post the letter for you.” “Never mind it myself tonight” A I’m going to post B I’ll post C I’m posting D I will have posted Question 61: Only three people after the crash Everyone else was killed A survived B lived C recovered D overcame Question 62: The strike was owing to a last-minute agreement with the management A called off B broken up C set back D put down Question 63: The complaints he received were like water off a duck’s _ A back B wings C feather D body Question 64: “Who wrote the poem?” “ It is said written by one of the Bronte sisters” A to be B to being C to have been D to having been Question 65: Does anyone recognize the girl with a of flowers in her hand? A range B pack C heap D bunch Question 66: In the primary school, a child is in the simple setting A comparison B comparative C comparatively D comparable Question 67: the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system A The Earth being B The Earth is C That the Earth is D Being the Earth Question 68: No matter _, Mozart was an accomplished composer while still a child A how it seems remarkable B how remarkable it seems C it seems remarkable how D how seems it remarkable Question 69: “Would you mind closing the window?” – “ ” A Not at all I will close it now B Yes, very soon C Yes, certainly D Yes, I would Go ahead Question 70: Throw out that vase It is A value B valuable C invaluable D valueless Question 71: It is imperative that every parcel on board before the flight A must be checked B is checked C were checked D be checked Question 72: How very lucky you were! You in the crowd A could get lost B could have got lost C could have lost D didn’t lose Question 73: _ daily promotes physical as well as emotional well-being in people of all ages A Exercising B Those who exercise C For exercising D Having exercised Question 74: My father always the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast A writes B works C does D makes Question 75: Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have _ any solutions A looked into B come up with C thought over D got round to 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: The Prime Minister set up a committee of financial experts They were to help him discuss and formulate the policies A The Prime Minister, who is a financial expert, set up a committee to discuss and formulate new policies B A committee of financial experts was set up by the Prime Minister to help him discuss and formulate new policies C The Prime Minister, who was helped by financial experts, set up a committee to discuss and formulate new policies (6) D A committee consisting of financial experts who were helped by the Prime Minister discussed and formulated new policies Question 77: He is very intelligent He can solve all the problems in no time A So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time B He is very intelligent that he can solve all the problems in no time C An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time D So intelligent a student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time Question 78: He didn’t take his father’s advice That’s why he is out of work A If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work B If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work C If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work D If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work Question 79: We cut down many forests The Earth becomes hot A The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes B The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes C The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter D The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter Question 80: 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 spent 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 KEYS TO CODE 234 B B A A A D B B D 10.B 11.B 12.C 13.A 14.A 15.A 16.D 17.A 18.B 19.B 20.D 21.B 22.A 23.B 24.D 25.D 26.B 27.D 28.C 29.D 30.D (7) 31.B 32.C 33.A 34.C 35.A 36.B 37.C 38.D 39.B 40.D 41.C 42.A 43.A 44.B 45.C 46.B 47.D 48.C 49.B 50.A 51.C 52.B 53.A 54.D 55.D 56.A 57.C 58.C 59.B 60.B 61.A 62.A 63.A 64.C 65.D 66.C 67.B 68.B 69.A 70.D 71.D 72.B 73.A 74.C 75.B 76.B 77.A 78.C 79.A 80.D (8)