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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 PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question The first recorded use of natural gas to light street lamps it was in the town of Frederick, New A B C D York, in 1852 Question Sleepiness is one symptom of hypothermia, the extreme lost of body heat A B C D Question Mount Hood in Oregon is a center for alpine sports such as skiing, climbing, and hikes A B C D Question Not much people realize that apples have been cultivated for over 3,000 years A B C D Question Natural asphalt lakes are find in many parts of the world A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question A damage B react C option D nicely Question A survival B excellent C corridor D fortunate Question A traditional B philosopher C intellectual D enlightenment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question A saved B helped C looked D introduced Question 10 A chore B child C chicken D mechanic Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 11 Our medicines have not done away with disease A increased B eliminated C gone with D been suitable for Question 12 Don’t be chicken-hearted; ask her to the party A humble B tumid C cowardly D shy Question 13 Zhiwei has left a job from his job because he has just got a better-paying one A withdrawn B renounced C retired D resigned Question 14 As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island A fruits and vegetables B flowers and trees C plants and animals D mountains and forests Question 15 He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking A irritates me B steers me C moves me D frightens me Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 16 He dropped out of school for a term, which he will have to if he wants to graduate A make up B make out C up D out Question 17 The goal is to find ways of chemically treating water from the Columbia River A economy B economical C economic D economize Question 18 in 1772, Maryland’s state capitol is still in use and is one of the most attractive public buildings in the United States A It was built B Built C To build it D Building Question 19 That magnificent temple was constructed by the Chinese A eight-centuries-old B eight-century’s-old C old-eight-centuries D eight-century-old Question 20 the nature of things, there is bound to be the occasional accident A At B In C On D To Question 21 Do concentrate your work unless you suffer headaches A on - from B in - from C on - with D in - with Question 22 He helped her, but it was not necessary He her A didn’t need to help B needn’t help C didn’t need help D needn’t have helped Question 23 Jack was wearing blue jeans and a torn T-shirt, while all other guests had on formal dinner wear He really A looked out B came out C stayed out D stood out Question 24 have made communication faster and easier through the use of email and the Internet is widely recognized A It is that computers B That computers C Computers that D That it’s computers Question 25 a language family is a group of languages with a common origin and similar vocabulary, grammar, and sound systems A What linguists call B It is called by linguists C Linguists call it D What linguists call Question 26 Up when it saw its master A jumped the dog B did the dog jump C the dog jumped D does the dog jump Question 27 Rachel was in the office and wanted to make a call, but his phone was out of order He asked Amy to use her phone Choose the sentence that is closet in meaning to Amy’s answer to Rachel’s question - Rachel: “May I use your phone?” - Amy: “By all means.” A In any way possible B Certainly not C Yes, certainly D Calls can be paid for in different ways Question 28 Lisa and Mary were taking a tour to the countryside Lisa said to Mary that they had little time to enjoy their holiday Choose the most suitable response to fill in the blank in the following exchange - Lisa: “It’s nearly the end of the holiday already.” - Mary: “ !” A How time flies B Let’s call it a day C It’s a small world D There’s nothing to it Question 29 , he couldn’t finish that test in 60 minutes A As the boy was intelligent B Intelligent as the boy was C As intelligent the boy was D Intelligent as was the boy Question 30 Our flight from Amsterdam to London was delayed the heavy fog A on account B because C because of D as result Question 31 There were two small rooms in the beach house, served as a kitchen A the smaller of which B the smallest of which C the smaller of them D smallest of them Question 32 Now that he has retired, he lives partly on his pension and partly on the on his post office savings account A salary B interest C income D wages Question 33 No way will you beat him You don’t a chance He’s a hundred times better than you are A hold B run C possess D stand Question 34 As the managing director can’t go to the reception, I’m representing the company A from his point of view B on his account C on his behalf D for his part Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blank Today, wildlife experts agree that elephants are in great danger and need human protection to survive People have (35) _ much of the elephant’s natural environment by clearing land for settlement and farms Many African and Asian nations have set aside land to protect the habitats of elephants and other (36) _ animals This land lies in national parks and in areas called reserves But some wildlife experts fear that this amount of land is not large (37) _ to save many wild elephants Illegal hunting for ivory also (38) _ the survival of wild elephants Laws forbid elephant hunting in national parks and in reserves, and they limit the number that sport hunters may kill outside these areas Sport hunting can usually be (39) _, but poachers with automatic weapons can kill (40) _ of elephants yearly The (41) _ of African elephants greatly declined in the late 1970s and early 1980s Conservation groups worldwide worked to halt the decline In 1989, all trade in (42) _ and other elephant products was banned by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) This ban has helped stop the rapid decline of African elephants In 1997, (43) _, CITES members agreed to allow Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe to sell (44) _ amounts of ivory to Japan Question 35 A killed Question 36 A wild Question 37 A abundant Question 38 A frightens Question 39 A run Question 40 A thousands Question 41 A amount Question 42 A bone Question 43 A therefore Question 44 A limit B swept B extreme B plentiful B threatens B organized B a thousand B size B ivory B moreover B limitation C destroyed C foolish C sufficient C terrifies C controlled C thousand C numeral C fur C however C limiting D wiped D mountain D enough D shocks D directed D lot thousands D number D skin D as a result D limited 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 In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a great priority on harnessing alternative energy sources Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost-effective and earth-friendly Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity In the US alone, more than 100,000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which produces electricity Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources and as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple A prime example of effective geothermal use in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where there are over 30 percent of private homes, are heated by geothermal power Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale Question 45 What is the main topic of this passage? A The benefits of solar power and wind power over conventional energy sources B Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized C How energy resources are tapped from nature D Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide Question 46 According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources? A Because fossil fuels are no longer available B Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth C Because they are free and available worldwide D Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage Question 47 Which of the following words could best replace the word “harnessing”? A Capturing B Harassing C Depleting D Exporting Question 48 According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles? A They are being used in many undeveloped countries B They can convert geothermal energy to electricity C They are more expensive than solar panels D They contain photovoltaic cells Question 49 According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production? A They both require the use of a generator B They both use heat from the earth’s surface C They both require fairly simple technology D They are both conventional and costly Question 50 Where is the best place in the passage to insert the following sentence? “Although the US is not utilizing geothermal resources to this extent, the Western US has a similar capacity to generate geothermal power.” A after the phrase “earth-friendly” B after the phrase “growing steadily” C after the phrase “geothermal power” D after the phrase “global scale” Question 51 According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power? A There is very little of it available in Iceland B It is being used in 100,000 private homes worldwide C It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels D There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world Question 52 What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland? A It is widely used form of energy for heating homes B Twenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses C It is not effective for use in private homes D It is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy Question 53 What does the author imply about alternative energy sources? A Many different types of alternative energy sources exist B Most alternative energy sources are too impractical for private use C Alternative energy is too expensive for developing countries to produce D Solar and geothermal energy are the effective forms of alternative power Question 54 What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use B To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources C To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use D To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming 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 Increasing numbers of parents in the U.S are choosing to teach their children at home In fact, the U.S Department of Education has estimated that in 1999, about 850,000 children were being homeschooled Some educational experts say that the real number is double this estimate, and the ranks of homeschooled children seem to be growing at the average rate of about eleven percent every year At one time, there was a theory accounting for homeschooling: it was traditionally used for students who could not attend school because of behavioral or learning difficulties Today, however, more parents are taking on the responsibility of educating their own children at home due to their dissatisfaction with the educational system Many parents are unhappy about class size, as well as problems inside the classroom Teacher shortages and lack of funding mean that, in many schools, one teacher is responsible for thirty or forty students The children are, therefore, deprived of the attention they need Escalating classroom violence has also motivated some parents to remove their children from school Although there have been a lot of arguments for and against it, homeschooling in the U.S has become a multi-million dollar industry, and it is growing bigger and bigger There are now plenty of websites, support groups, and conventions that help parents protect their rights and enable them to learn more about educating their children Though once it was the only choice for troubled children, homeschooling today is an accepted alternative to an educational system that many believe is failing Question 55 The number of parents who want to teach their own children in the U.S is _ A remaining unchanged B remaining the same C going up D going down Question 56 The past participle “homeschooled” in the first paragraph is best equivalent to “ _ at home” A taught B self-learned C untaught D self-studied Question 57 This estimated number was presented by _ A a governmental office B school teachers C the parents D homeschooled children Question 58 According to some experts, the exact number of homeschooled children then must be _ A 1,600,000 B 850,000 C 1,900,000 D 1,700,000 Question 59 The closest synonym of the participle phrase “accounting for” in the second paragraph is _ A explaining B reasoning C counting for D calculating documents of Question 60 More parents teach their children because they completely _ the current educational system A please with B object to C appeal to D approve of Question 61 The noun “dissatisfaction” in the second paragraph is best equivalent to “ _” A disappointment B disagreement C discrimination D discouragement Question 62 Many parents stop their children from going to school because it is now too _ for them A explosive B expensive C dangerous D humorous Question 63 The word “arguments” at the beginning of the third paragraph can be best replaced by “ _” A rows B quarrels C viewpoints D discussions Question 64 The attitude of the author towards homeschooling can be best described as _ A acceptable B favorable C remarkable D unfavorable PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65 He was very sorry that he didn’t see Andrew on her trip to London He greatly regretted Question 66 This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted I have _ Question 67 “I think you should try the chicken Marengo,” said the waiter The waiter recommended _ Question 68 You feel tired now because you didn’t sleep very well last night Had _ Question 69 Gary is the best guitarist in her class No one else _ Part II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about your plan for the future - THE END - SUGGESTED KEY PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (8 điểm) Câu số 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Đáp án C D D A B B A C A D B C D C A A B B D B A D D B A A C A B C A B D Câu số 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 Đáp án C A D B C A D B C D B D A D C C D A A B C A A D A B A C C B 34 C PHẦN VIẾT (2điểm) I (0.5 điểm) Question 65 He greatly regretted not seeing Andrew on her trip to London Question 66 I have never tasted such a delicious cake / I have never tasted a more delicious cake than this (one/cake) Question 67 The waiter recommended us to try the chicken Marengo / that we should try the chicken Marengo Question 68 Had you slept well last night, you wouldn’t feel tired now Question 69 No one else in Gary’s class plays the guitar as well as her/ she does II (1.5 điểm) Mô tả tiêu chí đánh giá Bố cục Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc o Bố cục hợp lí rõ ràng phù hợp yêu cầu đề bài o Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận Phát triển ý o Phát triển ý có trình tự logic o Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến mình Sử dụng ngôn từ Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp nội dung o Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/ thể loại o Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển Nội dung o Đủ thuyết phục người đọc o Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận o Độ dài: Số từ không nhiều ít so với quy định 5% Ngữ pháp, dấu câu, và chính tả o Sử dụng đúng dấu câu o Chính tả: Viết đúng chính tả  Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý bị tính lỗi (trừ 1% điểm bài viết)  Cùng lỗi chính tả lặp lại tính là lỗi o Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ pháp (Lỗi ngữ pháp gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý bị trừ 1% điểm bài viết.) 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