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 following questions.. A WILD HUNT Living in a modern societ[r]
(1)SỞ GD- ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICES 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 The (A) public ceremonies of the Plains Indian are (B) less elaborate (C) than that of the Navajo in (D) the Southwest (A)Each chemical element is characterized (B) to the number of protons that (C) an atom of that element contains, called (D) its atomic number The (A) top of the mountain (B) covered (C) with snow (D)during winter (A)It is the facets (B)cut into a diamond that (C) make it (D) to sparkle A barometre is (A) a device (B) it is used to (C) measure atmosphere (D) pressure Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original one Although my teacher lives near the school, he travels to work by motorbike A My teacher travels to work by motorbike despite living far from the school B My teacher travels to work by motorbike in spite of living near the school C Living near the school doesn't prevent my teacher from travelling to work by motorbike D B and C A successful interview means that you will be offered the job A A successful interview will give you the job B Provide that you have a successful interview, you will get the job C They will give you the job if you answer all the questions in the interview D You will be given the job on condition that you answer all the qusetion in the interview It was only when he left home that he realized how much his father meant to him A Not only did he leave home that he realized how much his father meant to him B Not until he left home did he realize how much his father meant to him C Not until did he leave home had he realized how much his father meant to him D Not until he had left home that he realized how much his father meant to him " Be careful! That paint is wet.", she shouted A She said I was careful because the paint was wet B Because the paint was wet, she was careful C She said to me be careful explaining that the paint was wet D She told me to be careful because the paint was wet 10 I needn't have taken so many warm clothes when I went to Singapore A It's not necessary for me to take so many warm clothes when I went to Singapore B I have taken so many warm clothes that I don't need when I went to Singapore C There's no need for me to take so many warm clothes when I went to Singapore D I took a lot of warm clothes when going to Singapore but it turned out not necessary 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 following questions A WILD HUNT Living in a modern society, we cannot (11) _ the acts of crime that take place everyday Criminal activity ranges from stealing to the more serious crimes of kidnapping and murder Just recently, a hunt was on for two men who robbed an off-licence in broad daylight The shop owner tried to call the police, but he received a severe blow to the back of his head, which left him unconscious It appears that the two (12) _ had planned everything very well, since they (13) _ getting caught They were seen getting on their motorbike holding guns by two policemen in a patrol car who started (14) _ them (15) _ the robbers managed to get away through the back streets All exits from the city were closed (16) _ immediately Even the airport was put on alert and flights were delayed, as strict security measures were (17) _ and all passengers were asked to give proof of their identity Many people considered this a nuisance and were shocked by these tactics So, they put the (18) _ for (2) the situation on the police and (19) _ them of incompetence In the end, the police (20) _ responsibility for the setbacks Question 11: A neglect B ignore C forget D omit Question 12: A pickpockets B convicts C burglars D criminals Question 13: A avoided B stopped C escaped D prevented Question 14: A hunting B arresting C chasing D following Question 15: A However B Despite C Therefore D Although Question 16: A away B off C down D up Question 17: A followed B put C taken D made Question 18: A fault B accusation C cause D blame Question 19: A charged B convicted C blamed D accused Question 20: A took B recognised C got D received 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 WARNING ON GLOBAL WARMING Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China, the source of much of Hong Kong’s food, by 2050, a new report predicts Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose The report recommends building seawalls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport reclamations Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China By 2050 about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of vegetation it supports, with tropical and subtropical forest conditions shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the desert is temperate Crop growing areas will expand but any benefit is expected to be negated by increased evaporation of moisture, making it too dry to grow crops such as rice The growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland’s breadbasket The rapid changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt “China will produce smaller crops In the central and northern areas, and the southern part, there will be decreased production because of water limitations,” Dr Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the population — particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole,” he said Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which release gases that trap heat in the atmosphere World temperatures already have increased this century by about degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6 degrees and 3.8 degrees by 2100 Dr Leemans said China’s reliance on coal-fired power for its industrial growth did not bode well for the world climate “I think the political and economic powers in China are much greater than the environmental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,” Dr Leemans said “China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind of research to see what is going to happen.” The climate change report, which will be released tomorrow, focuses on China but Mr David Melville of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the territory Food supplies, for instance, could be affected by lower crop yields “Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as well,” he said Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening much of developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land Current projections are that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on whether action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions “Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on that, not only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation - the whole lot,” Mr Melville said, adding that seawalls would be needed Depleted fresh water supplies would be another problem because increased evaporation would reduce levels Mr Melville said the general outlook could be helped if Hong Kong used water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce fuel-burning He also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency 21 Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming? A disastrous B potentially disastrous C relatively optimistic D on balance things are going to be satisfactory (3) 22 What is this passage? A a report B a preview of a report C an article describing a response to a report D an article previewing a report 23 Mr David Melville suggests that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong He thinks these measures could be _ A efficient B sufficient C insufficient D inefficient 24 The main point of paragraph is to describe _ A effects of changes in the climate of China on food production B future changes in the climate of China C effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season D projected future changes in the climate of China 25 The main point of paragraph is to describe _ A global warming B.the effects of global warming C the causes and projected effects of global warming D the causes and effects of global warming 26 Why does the writer add the information in square brackets in paragraph 5? A because the quote is from a second language user whose command of English is not perfect B because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information given is necessary to understand the statement C because the writer is quoting from another source D because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words 27 In paragraph 7, which point is Mr Melville NOT making? A suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong B suggesting that reclamation areas are at risk C criticising current safeguards D making a call for action 28 How would you describe the Dr Leeman’s attitude towards China? A mainly favourable B critical C supportive in theory D admiring 29 In paragraph “negated” is closest in meaning to _ A made possible B made ineffective C reduced D paid for 30 In paragraph “depleted” could be replaced by which of the following? A reduced B poor C decaying D decimated Mark the letter A,B,C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 31 She would always _ a clear impression of the incident A reconcile B rebuke C reflect D retain 32 His company went bankrupt, three years of hard work _ the drain A into B in C down D on 33 He’s a tough politician – he knows how to _ the storm A ride out B run down C keep up D push back 34 _ map of _ world, until _ end of _ fifteenth century exhibited only _ one hemisphere, and even that was not completely explored A The/ the/ the/ the/ the B The/-/ -/ the/ C A/ the/ -/ -/ D The/ the/ the/ the/ 35 On entering the nursery I stumbled on the wooden blocks _ all over the carpet A plunged B scattered C settled D tossed 36 We are pleased to announce that Keith Danish _ replace Susan William as Operations Manager from 24th September A does B is to C is about to D is due 37 When I came to the theater last night, the crowd was so large and the tickets cost _ A an arm and a leg B a hand and a leg C a finger D all hands and fingers 38 The mayor has decided to _ crime It’s about time, if you ask me A stepped up B crack down on C blow over D stamp down 39 On being told about her sack, _ (4) A her boss felt sorry for Mary B Mary was shocked C Mary’s face turned pale D all are correct 40 _ their physical appearance, our ancestors distanced themselves _ the rest of animals A Customize/ away B Customizing/ away C Customized/ from D By customizing/ from 41 Mary usually buys her clothes _ It’s cheaper than going to a dressmaker A in public B on the shelf C off the peg D on the house 42 John was asked to _ before the judge A wit B testify C execute D prejudice 43 We must send _ aid to the refugees A Humanism B Human C Humanitarian D Humane 44 When _ treating me with some respect at work? A will they have started B are they starting C are they going to start D will they be starting 45.Ben crept _ on Lisa and put his hands over her eyes A out B off C round D up 46.The book would have been perfect _ the ending A had it not been for B it hadn’t been for C it had not been for D hadn’t it been for 47.To be honest, Jane is _ Alison is A nowhere like so ambitious B nothing near as ambitious as C nothing as ambitious than D nowhere near as ambitious as 48.The country around here is so _ that you can only get around in a jeep A severe B weathered C rugged D jagged 49.Kathy was as pleased as _ when she heard she had passed the exam A punch B a poppy C a sunflower D a dungeon 50.Demand for the products is expected to peak years from now and then to A tapped off B fall down C set back D drift away Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the SYNONYM of the underlined words in each of the following questions 51 Because the jury had reached a deadlock, the judge called for a retrial A reduction B disagreement C impasse D verdict Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following question 52 Friendship changed to antipathy when the settlers took the Indians’ land A fright B hatred C amity D hostility 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 According to the best evidence gathered by space probes and astronomers, Mars is an inhospitable planet, more similar to Earth’s Moon than to Earth itself–a dry, stark, seemingly lifeless world Mars’ air pressure is equal to Earth’s at an altitude of 100,000 feet The air there is 95 percent carbon dioxide Mars has no ozone layer to screen out the sun’s lethal radiation Daytime temperatures may reach above freezing, but because the planet is blanketed by the mere wisp of an atmosphere, the heat radiates back into space Even at the equator, the temperature drops to –50C (–60F) at night Today there is no liquid water, although valleys and channels on the surface show evidence of having been carved by running water The polar ice caps are made of frozen water and carbon dioxide, and water may be frozen in the ground as permafrost Despite these difficult conditions, certain scientists believe that there is a possibility of transforming Mars into a more Earth-like planet Nuclear reactors might be used to melt frozen gases and eventually build up the atmosphere This in turn could create a “greenhouse effect” that would stop beat from radiating back into space Liquid water could be thawed to form a polar ocean Once enough ice has melted, suitable plants could be introduced to build up the level of oxygen in the atmosphere so that, in time, the planet would support animal life from Earth and even permanent human colonies “This was once thought to be so far in the future as to be irrelevant,” said Christopher McKay, a research scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration “But now it’s starting to look practical We could begin work in four or five decades.” (5) The idea of “terra-forming” Mars, as enthusiasts call it, has its roots in science fiction But as researchers develop a more profound understanding of how Earth’s ecology supports life, they have begun to see how it may be possible to create similar conditions on Mars Don’t plan on homesteading on Mars any time soon, though The process could take hundreds or even thousands of years to complete and the cost would be staggering 53 With which of the following is the passage primarily concerned? A The possibility of changing the Martian environment B The challenge of interplanetary travel C The advantages of establishing colonies on Mars D The need to study the Martian colony 54 The word “stark” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A harsh B unknown C dark D distant 55 Which of the following does the author NOT list as a characteristic of the planet Mars that would make colonization difficult? A There is little liquid water B Daytime temperatures are dangerously high C The sun’s rays are deadly D Nighttime temperatures are extremely low 56 According to the passage, the Martian atmosphere today consists mainly of A carbon dioxide B oxygen C ozone D water vapor 57 It can be inferred from the passage that the “greenhouse effect” mentioned in paragraph is _ A the direct result of nuclear reactions B the cause of low temperatures on Mars C caused by the introduction of green plants D a possible means of warming Mars 58 According to Christopher McKay, the possibility of transforming Mars _ A could only occur in science fiction stories B will not begin for hundreds, even thousands of years C is completely impractical D could be started in forty to fifty years 59 As used in paragraph 4, the term “terra-forming” refers to _ A a process for adapting plants to live on Mars B a means of transporting materials through space C a method of building housing for colonists on Mars D a system of creating Earth-like conditions on other planets 60 The phrase “more profound” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A deeper B more practical C more up-to-date D brighter 61 According to the article, the basic knowledge needed to transform Mars comes from _ A the science of astronomy C data from space probes B a knowledge of Earth’s ecology D science fiction stories 62 The word “staggering” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A astonishing B restrictive C increasing D unpredictable Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others 63 A float B broad C goat D coat 64 A office B promise C service D expertise PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) I Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one 65 I get to work in 20 minutes It _ 66 It is necessary that this work be finished by Monday This work _ 67 It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice I wish _ 68 The bread is so tale we can’t eat it The bread isn’t _ 69 Who does this bag belong to? Whose _ (6) II Topic: Is university education the best choice for all of us? In China, more and more people try their best to attend college or university What are the reasons that make people long for it? First of all, in my opinion, the most important reason is to gain competence to live a better life in the future Competition of our days has become more and more drastic, and even a very simple job or low position will attract hundreds of candidates to apply for it Only those who have a good education and general knowledge can gain better work So, we should attend college or university for better competence Second, attending college or university can change our life For example, to myself, I am a student from countryside I am one of the few people who can attend college or university Most of those who have not studied in college or university go to work early in a small factory in a small town or on a farm in their hometown Just because I have taken higher education, I can get better chances to study or work in the capital of our country where a lot of people want to go to Why? Good education gives me chances to change my life The third reason for attending a college is to increase knowledge Study is a so interesting thing that it makes our life rich and colorful It expands our eyesight by informing us with lots of new things what we cannot gain from our common life or experience On the other hand, by attending college or university, you can learn the knowledge or skill necessary for your future work People attend college or university for various reasons Some may attend for new experiences, and others may think about other things What I have mentioned is just very few of them THE END -1.C 2.B 3.B 4.D 5.B 6.D 7.A 8.B 9.D 10.D 11.B 12.D 13.A 14.C 15.A 16.B 17.C 18.D 19.D 20.A 21.B 22.D 23.C 24.D 25.D 26.B 27.C 28.B 29.B 30.A 31.D 32.C 33.A 34.D 35.B 36.B 37.A 38.B 39.B 40.D 41.C 42.B 43.C 44.C 45.D 46.A 47.D 48.C 49.A 50.A 51.C 52.C 53.A 54.A 55.B 56.A 57.D 58.D 59.D 60.A 61.B 62.A 63.B 64.D (7)