beating 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 from 66 to 75.. Psychologists h[r]
(1)SỞ GD & ĐT HÀ TĨNH TRƯỜNG THPT TRẦN PHÚ ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề (80 câu trắc nghiệm) ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi gồm có 06 trang) Mã đề thi 123 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: 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 from to Question 1: I’d prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me A I’d prefer him not saying all those embarrassing things about me B I’d sooner he hadn’t said all those embarrassing things about me C I’d not prefer his saying all those embarrassing things about me D His having said all those things about me is preferentially embarrassing Question 2: The older he grew the more forgetful he became A He became more forgetful and older B He grew older and more and more forgetful C As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful D He grew older when he became more forgetful Question 3: "I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Tom said to Janet A Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week B Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week C Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week D Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week Question 4: My father’s going to go up the wall when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys A My father’s going to climb up the wall when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys B My father’s going to be really disappointed when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys C My father’s going to forgive me when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys D My father’s going to be really angry when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys Question 5: I have not experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu since I was a child A It was not until a child that I experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu B I hadn’t experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu in my childhood C Since I was a child have I experienced so terrible a hurricane as Chanchu D Not since I was a child have I experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu 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 from to Question 6: He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking A frightens me B irritates me C moves me D steers me Question 7: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination A hints B effects C symptoms D demonstrations Question 8: I had a row with my boss and had to quit the job A debated B discussed C quarreled D ignored 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 from to 10 Question 9: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly A gently B cleverly C reasonably D brutally Question 10: The shop assistant have to break off the conversation to serve a customer A interrupt B continue C hurry D begin (2) 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 from 11 to 20 Stress is our body’s reaction to events or conditions that we cannot easily manage or control When we are troubled by something, we usually experience some types of (11) _ There are thousand conditions that (12) us to become tense These may be major and horrible fighting for our lives in a war, being imprisoned or facing death On the other hand, minor (13) _in our daily lives cause stress as well: waiting in lines, taking a quiz, or asking for or accepting a date Although we usually think of stress as something caused by (14) events, pleasant happenings also bring stress As a new (15) is done on the effects of stress, new techniques are developed to help (16) with anxiety One aid is to plan for situations that we know will be stressful Some imagine the event before it happens, thus preparing their minds and bodies (17) the tension Others pretend they are on a pleasant beach (18) in the sunshine; soon their bodies relax and tension melts away Other people believe strenuous exercise helps the body handle the problems of daily life It (19) very little which method we use to relax; what does matter is finding the time to temporarily reduce the (20) of modern life on our brain and body Question 11: A stress B pressure C strain D anxiety Question 12: A bring B cause C take D enable Question 13: A occasions B conditions C events D things Question 14: A unnecessary B unpleasant C stressful D unimportant Question 15: A questionnaire B research C experiment D work Question 16: A confront B manage C come D cope Question 17: A of B with C for D about Question 18: A which lies B lie C to lie D lying Question 19: A determines B helps C matters D attends Question 20: A effects B results C value D affects Mark the letter A, B, C,or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction from 21 to 25 Question 21: If either of you take a vacation now, we won’t be able to finish this work A B C D Question 22: After writing it , the essay must be duplicated by the student himself and handed into the A B C department secretary before the end of the month D Question 23: Before she moved here, Arlene had been president of the organization since four years A B C D Question 24: Have you learnt the reason why does the water of the ocean becomes blue? A B C D Question 25: It is difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having a soft comfortable bed to lie on A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 26 to 30 Question 26: _ but he also proved himself a good athlete A Not only did he show himself a good student B Not only he showed himself a good student C He did not show himself only a good student D A good student not only showed him Question 27: Mary encouraged me A to try my best, otherwise I would pass the exam B to try my best so that I could pass the exam C trying my best and I could pass the exam D to try my best so that I can pass the exam Question 28: When reaching the top of the hill, (3) A it was the sea that extended below us B we extended the sea below us C we suddenly caught sight of the sea D the sea came into view Question 29: Although it was raining heavily, _ A but he went out without a raincoat B so he went out without a raincoat C however he went out without a raincoat D he went out without a raincoat Question 30: _, he gained lots of group-work skills A Having lived abroad for years B Live abroad for years C In order to live abroad for years D To live abroad for years 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 from 31 to 40 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 31: Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text? A George Washington’s life in the White House B The burning of the White House C Presidential Policies of Early U.S Presidents D The Early History of the White House Question 32: Why did George Washington not live in the White House? A It had been burned by the British B He did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered C Construction had not yet been completed D He did not like the architectural features Question 33: The word “inhabitants” in line is closest meaning to _ A moves B celebrations C residents D modifications Question 34: It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was _ A the second president of the United States B the third president of the United States C the fourth president of the United States D the first president of the United States Question 35: What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in? A laundry yard B pool C main staircase D A and C Question 36: The author most likely discusses the “staircase” in line in order to _ A provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House B show the elegance of the new White House C explain the architectural features added by Jefferson D demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire Question 37: The word “forces” in line could best be replaced by A effort B power C military D energy (4) Question 38: According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s tenure in the White House? A He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams B He was accepting of the many inconveniences C He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British D He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House Question 39: According to the passage, when James Monroe came to the White House, it had been _ A repressed B relocated C reserved D reconstructed Question 40: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses _ A the details of the destruction of the White House by the British B modifications by presidents who followed C James Monroe’s policies as presidents 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 correct answer to each of the following questions from 41 to 65 Question 41: Apart from its convenience, one of the biggest of public transport is its unreliability A disadvantages B dislikes C disorders D disappointments Question 42: -“Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” -“ _” A You’re welcome B Thanks, I will C Good idea, thanks D It’s my pleasure Question 43: I am considering my job Can you recommend a good company? A to move B moving C changing D to change Question 44: That pipe for ages We must get it mended A had been leaking B has been leaking C leaks D is leaking Question 45: He never lets anything come him and his weekend fishing trip A between B up C among D on Question 46: We need to think of _ our products to meet the need of potential customers A diversify B diversification C diversifying D diverse Question 47: If Thang hadn’t quarreled with the bad boys at school, he _ a black eye A wouldn’t have had B would have had C hadn’t had D won’t have had Question 48: The price of fruit has increased recently, the price of vegetables has gone down A whether B when C otherwise D whereas Question 49: I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a _ headache A cutting B splitting C ringing D cracking Question 50: _ students in our class is 45 A The number of B A large amount of C A lot of D A number of Question 51: The building work must be finished by the end of the month _ of cost A ignorant B thoughtless C uncaring D regardless Question 52: did I realise that the burglar was still in the house A Only after B Seldom C Only then D Under no circumstances Question 53: “Can you lend me your fountain-pen?” “ _.” A It’s a great one B Yes, I’d like to C I’m about to use it now D Yes, thanks Question 54: The roadworks made _ to the hotel from the main road difficult A ways B approach C access D entrance Question 55: On Tet occasion this year, we had a meeting and decided to _ to hold a party and invited all the teachers who had taught us at high school A chip in B pay on the nail C pass the buck D dish out Question 56: Her parents were very _ because she was out so late that night A responsible B sorry C overcome D worried Question 57: He lost the race because he _ petrol on the last lap A got out of B made out of C put out of D ran out of Question 58: “Let’s go to Riverton this weekend.” – “Sounds like fun from here?” A How far is it B How far is C How far it is D It how far is (5) Question 59: What a busy day it's been, ? A wasn't it B isn't it C hasn't it D doesn't it Question 60: The doctor gave the patient _ examination to discover the cause of his collapse A a whole B an exact C a universal D a thorough Question 61: _ of the students in my class could solve the problem yesterday A Not much B Either C None D Neither Question 62: There used to be many centenarians on this island, attracted twenty scientists going there last year A this B who C where D which Question 63: He managed to keep his job the manager had threatened to sack him A despite B unless C although D therefore Question 64: I'll go shopping with you I can get back in time for the lecture at p.m A in order that B as long as C so that C such that Question 65: The accident was caused by a taxi driver _ the traffic light A jumping B rushing C missing D beating 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 from 66 to 75 Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to outstandingly well Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to well However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed However, there is no link between intelligence and socioeconomic level of a child’s family In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect the intelligence Gifted people can not be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice: - Marry an intelligent person - Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents - Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard - Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician Question 66: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that A different twins generally have different levels of ability B ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement C intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability D ability depends both on intelligence and environment Question 67: Scientists chose twins for their study because A they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing B they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence C they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities D each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin (6) Question 68: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development? A Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured B They practice playing their instruments for many years C They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic D They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas Question 69: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow A only their interests in computer games B only their interests in musical instruments C their own interests D their parents’ interests Question 70: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid A pushing their children too hard B starting their education at an early age C letting them play their own way D permitting them to follow their own interests Question 71: The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that in order to become a genius, A you need to have good health and good nourishment B you should try to move quickly and efficiently C you need intelligence and you need to develop it D you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard Question 72: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean A “of high quality or an acceptable standard” B “under the control or in the power of somebody else” C “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people” D “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful” Question 73: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents B educational development depends completely on economic well-being C studying different twins is useful scientific procedure D to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development Question 74: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires A an expensive education B wealthy and loving parents C good musical instruments D parental support and encouragement Question 75: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to A other scientists B other people C other geniuses D other children 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 questions from 76 to 78 Question 76: A canteen B weather C different D gallery Question 77: A familiar B customary C redundant D reluctant Question 78: A referee B personality C agriculture D mathematics Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from pronunciation in each of the following questions from 79 to 80 Question 79: A industrialization B presentation C modernization D question Question 80: A influenced B handed C translated D regarded -THE END (7) ĐÁP ÁN KỲ THI THỬ THQG NĂM HỌC 2014-2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH CÂU 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ĐÁP ÁN B C A D D B A C A B A B D B B D C D C A CÂU 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 ĐÁP ÁN B A D B B A B C D A D C C A D A C D D B CÂU 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 ĐÁP ÁN A B C B A C A D B A D C C C A D D A B D MÃ ĐỀ 123 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 C B A D B A C A C D B D A A B C D A (8)