Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer: One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame th[r]
(1)SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ L LỢI MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (Mã 735) Thời gian: 90 phút Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions A grapes B chairs C hats D roofs A moon B food C good D noodle A worked B loved C forced D stopped Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words A admiration B enthusiast C discriminate D minority A explain B involve C purpose D control Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Mrs Thanh is bored with doing the _chores a homework b household c housework d a & c My sister for you since yesterday a is looking b has been looking c looked d was looking Doctors not always have good communication a things b skills c talent d means Yesterday was the day they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary A when B which C what D then 10 I the sales manager now if I such a terrible mistake A will be / haven’t made B would be / had not made C.would be / didn’t make D would have been / had not made 11 I must take this watch to be repaired; It over 20 minutes a day A.progresses B accelerates C gains D increases 12 high school, Nam attended a university in the city centre A To finish B Having finished C Having been finished D To have finished (2) 13 She built a high wall round her garden A in order that her fruit not be stolen B to enable people not taking her fruit C so that her fruit would be stolen D to prevent her fruit from being stolen 14 Learning English is not easy A It is not easy to learning English B It is easy learning English C It is not easy to learn English D It is not difficult to learn English 15 He had his car this morning A repair B to repair C repaired D repairing 16 It’s raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him he wouldn’t get wet A In order to B so as to C so that D in order 17 The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it A.The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in it B The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in C The water was not enough warm for the children to swim in D The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in 18.A/an …………… species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct A.dangerous B.endanger C.endangered D.endangerment 19.Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal……… A.protect B.protection c.protective d.protector 20.It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species’declines and habitat……… and degradation are the leading threats a.destroy b destructive c destructor d destruction 21……….speaking,I not really like my present job a.Honest b.Honesty c.Honestly d.Dishonest 22 I try to be friendly but it is hard to……….some of my colleagues a.get on with b.watch out for c.come up with d.stand in for (3) 23.The twins are so alike that it is difficult to a.take them apart b.tell them apart c.bring them up d.break them off 24.On the day I left, some of my friends……………… at the airport a.showed me up b.took me up c.saw me off d.got me through 25.If you need any support, you can rely on me to………… A back you up b.face you up c.set you down d.put you through Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the word / sentence given or to the underlied part in each of the following question : 26 Childbearing is the women’s most wonderful role a bring up a child b giving birth to a baby c educating a child d having no child 27 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May a politeness b rudeness c encouragement d measurement 28.Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement A discriminating B significant C aggressive D promiscuous Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word / sentence given or to the underlied part in each of the following question 29.There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A.ease B attraction C consideration D speculation 30 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A excess B sufficiency C small quantity D large quantity Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 31 Shop assistant: “ ………………” Customer: “ Yes, I want to send some flowers to my wife in Italy.” a Do you like flowers b What you like (4) c Can you help me d Can I help you 32 Student: “ Have a nice weekend” Teacher: “ …………………………” a You are the same b The same to you c so to you d Will you? 33 Guest: “ Would you mind if I smoke?” Host: “ …………… ” a Never mind b Yes, please don’t c Not at all d Yes, please 34 Barry: Were you involved in the accident? Daniel: Yes, but I wasn’t to ………………for it a charge b accuse c blame d apologize 35 “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “………………” a No, thanks b Yes, I am so glad c Sorry, the seat is d Yes, yes You can sit here Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to each of the gaps: Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts Firstly, droughts, storms and fires can affect ecosystems (36) , they cause damage (37) ecosystems For example, if there is too (38) rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live If a kind of plant dies (39) , the animals that (40) it may also die or move away On the other hand, they are sometimes good for ecosystems Some pine forests need fires for the pine trees to (41) The seeds are sealed inside pinecones Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds (42) Secondly, people's interference with the air, soil, and water can destroy ecosystems Building (43) on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems around the rivers Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down forests destroy ecosystems (44) are working with companies and governments to find better ways of catching fish, cutting down trees, and building dams They are looking for ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people (45) destroying ecosystems Question 36 A On the one hand B One hand Question 37 A with B in Question 38 A little B much Question 39 A in B away Question 40 A feed B fed with C On one hand D On the first hand C to D for C few D many C out C fed up with D off D feed on (5) Question 41 A repair Question 42 A go Question 43 A ditches B reduce B out B dams Question 44 A Scientist D replace C fly D in C bridges D moats B Environmentists C Ecologists Question 45 A not C reproduce D Ecosystemists B no C avoid D without Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer: One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, The Lord of the Rings Born in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo-Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise the Lord of the Rings were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today Question 46 What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? A Middle Earth was based on European folktales B Middle Earth was a fictional world C The good and evil kingdom fought for the power Earth D People dominated Middle (6) Question 47 The word "scrutinized" in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by _ A examined B denied C enjoyed D criticized Question4 What does this paragraph mainly discuss? A J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor B All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books C J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy D The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien Question 49 What is one of the reasons it took Tolkien thirteen years to complete the trilogy? A His military service in World War II C His duties at the university B His family responsibilities D His need to study more mythology Question 50 According to the passage, when did "the Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people? A In the late 1960s B After World War II C In 1892 D Between 1936 and 1946 Question 51 What can we assume is true about Tolkien? A He spent most of his life in the military B He lived in Greece C He enjoyed studying mythology and folklore D He wrote the trilogy about his real life experience Question 52 When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A When he was a student C When he was a professor B During World War I D During World War II Question 53 What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? A A specific type of fantasy novel B A long novel C A group of three literary books D An unrelated group of books Question 54 What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? A Modern - day Greece B England in the 1800's C Oxford University D Middle Earth Question 55 The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by _ A thrilling B extremely interesting C boring D terrifying (7) 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 Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language Human beings have been writing ( as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least 5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly Even today there are spoken languages that have no written form Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child who 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 In the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills so only imperfectly To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized 56 We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because a people have been writing since there have been human beings b human beings have been writing for at least 5000 years c it has become very important in our culture d writing is secondary to language 57 The author of the passage argues that _ a speech is more basic to language than writing b all languages should have a written form c writing has become too important in today’s society d everyone who learns to speak must learn to write 58 Normal human beings a learn to talk after learning to write b learn to write after learning to talk c learn to talk before learning to write d learn to write and talk at the same time 59 According to the passage, writing _ a is represented perfectly by speech b represents speech, but not perfectly (8) c is imperfect, but less so than speech d developed from imperfect speech 60 Learning to write is _ a too difficult b easy c not easy d very easy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction, 61 We’ll be cycled to Hoa’s village at this time next Sunday A B C D 62 What will you when your friends won’t come ? A B C D 63 A number of the participants in the survey was 250 students for Oxford A University B C D 64 He had smoked so a lot of cigarettes that he died of cancer A B C D PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one 65 I last met him years ago I have…………………………………………………………………… 66 The car was so expensive that I didn’t buy it The car was too………………………………………………… 67 The robbers thought the bank manager had gone out The bank manager…………………………………………………… 68 Tom does not stay at home I wish……………………………………………………………… 69 She has never been to such a beautiful place This is…………………………………………………… 70.He didn’t invite me,so I didn’t come to his party If he……………………………………………………… Write about 100-120 words about the importance of English in modern life …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… (9) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… The end (10) SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ LỢI MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (Mã 736) Thời gian: 90 phút Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Mrs Thanh is bored with doing the _chores a homework b household c housework d a & c My sister for you since yesterday a is looking b has been looking c looked d was looking Doctors not always have good communication a things b skills c talent d means Yesterday was the day they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary A when B which C what D then I the sales manager now if I such a terrible mistake A will be / haven’t made B would be / had not made C.would be / didn’t make D would have been / had not made I must take this watch to be repaired; It over 20 minutes a day A.progresses B accelerates C gains D increases high school, Nam attended a university in the city centre A To finish B Having finished C Having been finished D To have finished She built a high wall round her garden A in order that her fruit not be stolen B to enable people not taking her fruit C so that her fruit would be stolen D to prevent her fruit from being stolen Learning English is not easy A It is not easy to learning English B It is easy learning English C It is not easy to learn English D It is not difficult to learn English (11) 10 He had his car this morning A repair B to repair C repaired D repairing 11 It’s raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him .he wouldn’t get wet A In order to B so as to C so that D in order 12 The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it A.The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in it B The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in C The water was not enough warm for the children to swim in D The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in 13.A/an …….species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct A.dangerous B.endanger C.endangered D.endangerment 14.Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal……… A.protect B.protection c.protective d.protector 15.It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species’declines and habitat……… and degradation are the leading threats a.destroy b destructive c destructor d destruction 16……….speaking,I not really like my present job a.Honest b.Honesty c.Honestly d.Dishonest 17 I try to be friendly but it is hard to……….some of my colleagues a.get on with b.watch out for c.come up with d.stand in for 18.The twins are so alike that it is difficult to a.take them apart b.tell them apart c.bring them up d.break them off 19.On the day I left, some of my friends……………… at the airport a.showed me up b.took me up c.saw me off d.got me through 20.If you need any support, you can rely on me to………… A back you up b.face you up c.set you down d.put you through (12) Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions 21 A grapes B chairs C hats D roofs 22 A moon B food C good D noodle 23 A worked B loved C forced D stopped Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words 24 A admiration B enthusiast C discriminate D minority 25 A explain B involve C purpose D control Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the word / sentence given or to the underlied part in each of the following question : 26 Childbearing is the women’s most wonderful role a bring up a child b giving birth to a baby c educating a child d having no child 27 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May a politeness b rudeness c encouragement d measurement 28.Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement A discriminating B significan C aggressive D promiscuous Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word / sentence given or to the underlied part in each of the following question 29.There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A.ease B attraction C consideration D speculation 30 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A excess B sufficiency C small quantity D large quantity Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 31 Shop assistant: “ ………………” (13) Customer: “ Yes, I want to send some flowers to my wife in Italy.” a Do you like flowers b What you like c Can you help me d Can I help you 32 Student: “ Have a nice weekend” Teacher: “ …………………………” a You are the same b The same to you c so to you d Will you? 33 Guest: “ Would you mind if I smoke?” Host: “ …………… ” a Never mind b Yes, please don’t c Not at all d Yes, please 34 Barry: Were you involved in the accident? Daniel: Yes, but I wasn’t to ………………for it a charge b accuse c blame d apologize 35 “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “………………” a No, thanks b Yes, I am so glad c Sorry, the seat is taken d Yes, yes You can sit here Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to each of the gaps: Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts Firstly, droughts, storms and fires can affect ecosystems (36) , they cause damage (37) ecosystems For example, if there is too (38) rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live If a kind of plant dies (39) , the animals that (40) it may also die or move away On the other hand, they are sometimes good for ecosystems Some pine forests need fires for the pine trees to (41) The seeds are sealed inside pinecones Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds (42) Secondly, people's interference with the air, soil, and water can destroy ecosystems Building (43) on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems around the rivers Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down forests destroy ecosystems (44) are working with companies and governments to find better ways of catching fish, cutting down trees, and building dams They are looking for ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people (45) destroying ecosystems Question 36 A On the one hand Question 37 A with Question 38 A little B One hand C On one hand B in B much C to C few D On the first hand D for D many (14) Question 39 A in Question 40 A feed B away B fed with Question 41 A repair Question 42 A go Question 43 A ditches Question 44 A Scientist Question 45 A not B reduce B out B dams C out D off C fed up with D feed on C reproduce D replace C fly C bridges D in D moats B Environmentists C Ecologists D Ecosystemists B no C avoid D without Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer: One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, The Lord of the Rings Born in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo-Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise the Lord of the Rings were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today Question 46 What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? A Middle Earth was based on European folktales B Middle Earth was a fictional world (15) C The good and evil kingdom fought for the power D People dominated Middle Earth Question 47 The word "scrutinized" in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by _ A examined B denied C enjoyed D criticized Question4 What does this paragraph mainly discuss? A J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor C J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy B All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books D The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien Question 49 What is one of the reasons it took Tolkien thirteen years to complete the trilogy? A His military service in World War II C His duties at the university B His family responsibilities D His need to study more mythology Question 50 According to the passage, when did "the Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people? A In the late 1960s C In 1892 B After World War II D Between 1936 and 1946 Question 51 What can we assume is true about Tolkien? A He spent most of his life in the military B He lived in Greece C He enjoyed studying mythology and folklore D He wrote the trilogy about his real life experience Question 52 When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A When he was a student B During World War I C When he was a professor D During World War II Question 53 What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? A A specific type of fantasy novel B A long novel C A group of three literary books D An unrelated group of books Question 54 What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? A Modern - day Greece C Oxford University B England in the 1800's D Middle Earth Question 55 The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by _ (16) A thrilling B extremely interesting C boring D terrifying 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 Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language Human beings have been writing ( as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least 5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly Even today there are spoken languages that have no written form Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child who 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 In the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills so only imperfectly To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized 56 We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because a people have been writing since there have been human beings b human beings have been writing for at least 5000 years c it has become very important in our culture d writing is secondary to language 57 The author of the passage argues that _ a speech is more basic to language than writing b all languages should have a written form c writing has become too important in today’s society d everyone who learns to speak must learn to write 58 Normal human beings a learn to talk after learning to write b learn to write after learning to talk c learn to talk before learning to write d learn to write and talk at the same time (17) 59 According to the passage, writing _ a is represented perfectly by speech b represents speech, but not perfectly c is imperfect, but less so than speech d developed from imperfect speech 60 Learning to write is _ a too difficult b easy c not easy d very easy Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction, 61 We’ll be cycled to Hoa’s village at this time next Sunday A B C D 62 What will you when your friends won’t come ? A B C D 63 A number of the participants in the survey was 250 students for Oxford University D A B C 64 He had smoked so a lot of cigarettes that he died of cancer A B C D PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one 65 I last met him years ago I have…………………………………………………………………… 66 The car was so expensive that I didn’t buy it The car was too………………………………………………… 67 The robbers thought the bank manager had gone out The bank manager…………………………………………………… 68 Tom does not stay at home I wish……………………………………………………………… 69 She has never been to such a beautiful place This is…………………………………………………… 70.He didn’t invite me,so I didn’t come to his party If he……………………………………………………… Write about 100-120 words about the importance of English in modern life …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… (18) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… The end (19) SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ LỢI MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (Mã 737) Thời gian: 90 phút Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to each of the gaps: Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts Firstly, droughts, storms and fires can affect ecosystems (1) , they cause damage (2) ecosystems For example, if there is too (3) rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live If a kind of plant dies (4) , the animals that (5) it may also die or move away On the other hand, they are sometimes good for ecosystems Some pine forests need fires for the pine trees to (6) The seeds are sealed inside pinecones Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds (7) Secondly, people's interference with the air, soil, and water can destroy ecosystems Building (8) on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems around the rivers Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down forests destroy ecosystems (9) are working with companies and governments to find better ways of catching fish, cutting down trees, and building dams They are looking for ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people (10) destroying ecosystems Question A On the one hand B One hand C On one hand Question A with B in C to Question A little B much C few Question A in B away Question A feed C out B fed with D On the first hand D for D many D off C fed up with D feed on Question A repair B reduce C reproduce Question A go B out C fly D in Question A ditches B dams C bridges D moats Question A Scientist Question 10 A not B Environmentists B no C Ecologists C avoid D replace D Ecosystemists D without Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer: One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, The Lord of the Rings Born in 1892, Tolkien (20) received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo-Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise the Lord of the Rings were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today Question 11 What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? A Middle Earth was based on European folktales B Middle Earth was a fictional world C The good and evil kingdom fought for the power D People dominated Middle Earth Question 12 The word "scrutinized" in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by _ A examined B denied C enjoyed D criticized Question13 What does this paragraph mainly discuss? A J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor B All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books C J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy D The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien Question 14 What is one of the reasons it took Tolkien thirteen years to complete the trilogy? A His military service in World War II C His duties at the university B His family responsibilities D His need to study more mythology (21) Question 15 According to the passage, when did "the Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people? A In the late 1960s B After World War II C In 1892 D Between 1936 and 1946 Question 16 What can we assume is true about Tolkien? A He spent most of his life in the military B He lived in Greece C He enjoyed studying mythology and folklore D He wrote the trilogy about his real life experience Question 17 When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A When he was a student B During World War I C When he was a professor D During World War II Question 18 What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? A A specific type of fantasy novel B A long novel C A group of three literary books D An unrelated group of books Question 19 What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? A Modern - day Greece B England in the 1800's C Oxford University D Middle Earth Question 20 The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by _ A thrilling B extremely interesting C boring D terrifying Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the word / sentence given or to the underlied part in each of the following question : 21 Childbearing is the women’s most wonderful role a bring up a child b giving birth to a baby c educating a child d having no child 22 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May a politeness b rudeness c encouragement d measurement (22) 23.Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement A discriminating B significant C aggressive D promiscuous Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word / sentence given or to the underlied part in each of the following question 24.There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A.ease B attraction C consideration D speculation 25 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A excess B sufficiency C small quantity D large quantity Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 26 Shop assistant: “ ………………” Customer: “ Yes, I want to send some flowers to my wife in Italy.” a Do you like flowers b What you like c Can you help me d Can I help you 27 Student: “ Have a nice weekend” Teacher: “ …………………………” a You are the same b The same to you c so to you d Will you? 28 Guest: “ Would you mind if I smoke?” Host: “ …………… ” a Never mind b Yes, please don’t c Not at all d Yes, please 29 Barry: Were you involved in the accident? Daniel: Yes, but I wasn’t to ………………for it a charge b accuse c blame d apologize 30 “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “………………” a No, thanks b Yes, I am so glad c Sorry, the seat is taken d Yes, yes You can sit here (23) 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 Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language Human beings have been writing ( as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least 5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly Even today there are spoken languages that have no written form Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child who 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 In the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills so only imperfectly To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized 31 We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because a people have been writing since there have been human beings b human beings have been writing for at least 5000 years c it has become very important in our culture d writing is secondary to language 32 The author of the passage argues that _ a speech is more basic to language than writing b all languages should have a written form c writing has become too important in today’s society d everyone who learns to speak must learn to write 33 Normal human beings a learn to talk after learning to write b learn to write after learning to talk c learn to talk before learning to write d learn to write and talk at the same time (24) 34 According to the passage, writing _ a is represented perfectly by speech b represents speech, but not perfectly c is imperfect, but less so than speech d developed from imperfect speech 35 Learning to write is _ a too difficult b easy c not easy d very easy Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions 36 A grapes B chairs C hats D roofs 37 A moon B food C good D noodle 38 A worked B loved C forced D stopped Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words 39 A admiration B enthusiast C discriminate D minority 40 A explain B involve C purpose D control Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 41 Mrs Thanh is bored with doing the _chores a homework b household c housework d a & c 42 My sister for you since yesterday a is looking b has been looking c looked d was looking 43 Doctors not always have good communication a things b skills c talent d means 44 Yesterday was the day they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary A when B which C what D then 45 I the sales manager now if I such a terrible mistake A will be / haven’t made B would be / had not made C.would be / didn’t make D would have been / had not made 46 I must take this watch to be repaired; It over 20 minutes a day A.progresses B accelerates C gains D increases (25) 47 high school, Nam attended a university in the city centre A To finish B Having finished C Having been finished D To have finished 48 She built a high wall round her garden A in order that her fruit not be stolen B to enable people not taking her fruit C so that her fruit would be stolen D to prevent her fruit from being stolen 49 Learning English is not easy A It is not easy to learning English B It is easy learning English C It is not easy to learn English D It is not difficult to learn English 50 He had his car this morning A repair B to repair C repaired D repairing 51 It’s raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him he wouldn’t get wet A In order to B so as to C so that D in order 52 The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it A.The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in it B The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in C The water was not enough warm for the children to swim in D The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in 53.A/an …………… species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct A.dangerous B.endanger C.endangered D.endangerment 54.Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal……… A.protect B.protection c.protective d.protector 55.It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species’declines and habitat……… and degradation are the leading threats a.destroy b destructive c destructor d destruction 56……….speaking,I not really like my present job a.Honest b.Honesty c.Honestly d.Dishonest (26) 57 I try to be friendly but it is hard to……….some of my colleagues a.get on with b.watch out for c.come up with d.stand in for 58.The twins are so alike that it is difficult to a.take them apart b.tell them apart c.bring them up d.break them off 59.On the day I left, some of my friends……………… at the airport a.showed me up b.took me up c.saw me off d.got me through 60.If you need any support, you can rely on me to………… A back you up b.face you up c.set you down d.put you through Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction, 61 We’ll be cycled to Hoa’s village at this time next Sunday A B C D 62 What will you when your friends won’t come ? A B C D 63 A number of the participants in the survey was 250 students for Oxford A University B C D 64 He had smoked so a lot of cigarettes that he died of cancer A B C D 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 last met him years ago I have…………………………………………………………………… 66 The car was so expensive that I didn’t buy it The car was too………………………………………………… 67 The robbers thought the bank manager had gone out The bank manager…………………………………………………… 68 Tom does not stay at home I wish……………………………………………………………… 69 She has never been to such a beautiful place This is…………………………………………………… 70.He didn’t invite me,so I didn’t come to his party If he……………………………………………………… (27) Write about 100-120 words about the importance of English in the modern life …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… The end (28) SỞ GD&ĐT NGHỆ AN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ LỢI MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (Mã 738) Thời gian: 90 phút 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 Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language Human beings have been writing ( as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least 5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly Even today there are spoken languages that have no written form Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child who 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 In the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills so only imperfectly To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because a people have been writing since there have been human beings b human beings have been writing for at least 5000 years c it has become very important in our culture d writing is secondary to language The author of the passage argues that _ a speech is more basic to language than writing b all languages should have a written form c writing has become too important in today’s society d everyone who learns to speak must learn to write Normal human beings (29) a learn to talk after learning to write b learn to write after learning to talk c learn to talk before learning to write d learn to write and talk at the same time According to the passage, writing _ a is represented perfectly by speech b represents speech, but not perfectly c is imperfect, but less so than speech d developed from imperfect speech Learning to write is _ a too difficult b easy c not easy d very easy Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Mrs Thanh is bored with doing the _chores a homework b household c housework d a & c My sister for you since yesterday a is looking b has been looking c looked d was looking Doctors not always have good communication a things b skills c talent d means Yesterday was the day they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary A when B which C what D then 10 I the sales manager now if I such a terrible mistake A will be / haven’t made B would be / had not made C.would be / didn’t make D would have been / had not made 11 I must take this watch to be repaired; It over 20 minutes a day A.progresses B accelerates C gains D increases 12 high school, Nam attended a university in the city centre A To finish B Having finished C Having been finished D To have finished 13 She built a high wall round her garden A in order that her fruit not be stolen B to enable people not taking her fruit C so that her fruit would be stolen 14 Learning English is not easy D to prevent her fruit from being stolen (30) A It is not easy to learning English B It is easy learning English C It is not easy to learn English D It is not difficult to learn English 15 He had his car this morning A repair B to repair C repaired D repairing 16 It’s raining outside, and Tom brought his umbrella with him he wouldn’t get wet A In order to B so as to C so that D in order 17 The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it A.The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in it B The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in C The water was not enough warm for the children to swim in D The water was not warm enough for the children to swim in 18.A/an …………… species is a population of an organism which is at risk of becoming extinct A.dangerous B.endanger C.endangered D.endangerment 19.Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal……… A.protect B.protection c.protective d.protector 20.It is reported that humans are the main reason for most species’declines and habitat……… and degradation are the leading threats a.destroy b destructive c destructor d destruction 21……….speaking,I not really like my present job a.Honest b.Honesty c.Honestly d.Dishonest 22 I try to be friendly but it is hard to……….some of my colleagues a.get on with b.watch out for c.come up with d.stand in for 23.The twins are so alike that it is difficult to a.take them apart b.tell them apart c.bring them up d.break them off 24.On the day I left, some of my friends……………… at the airport a.showed me up b.took me up c.saw me off d.got me through (31) 25.If you need any support, you can rely on me to………… A back you up b.face you up c.set you down d.put you through Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions 26 A grapes B chairs C hats D roofs 27 A moon B food C good D noodle C forced D stopped 28 A worked B loved Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words 29 A admiration B enthusiast C discriminate 30 A explain B involve C purpose D minority D control Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the word / sentence given or to the underlied part in each of the following question : 31 Childbearing is the women’s most wonderful role a bring up a child b giving birth to a baby c educating a child d having no child 32 He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May a politeness b rudeness c encouragement d measurement 33.Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement A discriminating B significan C aggressive D promiscuous Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the word / sentence given or to the underlied part in each of the following question 34.There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment A.ease B attraction C consideration D speculation 35 Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus A excess B sufficiency C small quantity D large quantity (32) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 36 Shop assistant: “ ………………” Customer: “ Yes, I want to send some flowers to my wife in Italy.” a Do you like flowers b What you like c Can you help me d Can I help you 37 Student: “ Have a nice weekend” Teacher: “ …………………………” a You are the same b The same to you c so to you d Will you? 38 Guest: “ Would you mind if I smoke?” Host: “ …………… ” a Never mind b Yes, please don’t c Not at all d Yes, please 39 Barry: Were you involved in the accident? Daniel: Yes, but I wasn’t to ………………for it a charge b accuse c blame d apologize 40 “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “………………” a No, thanks b Yes, I am so glad c Sorry, the seat is taken d Yes, yes You can sit here Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to each of the gaps: Any change in one part of an ecosystem can cause changes in other parts Firstly, droughts, storms and fires can affect ecosystems (41) , they cause damage (42) ecosystems For example, if there is too (43) rainfall, plants will not have enough water to live If a kind of plant dies (44) , the animals that (45) it may also die or move away On the other hand, they are sometimes good for ecosystems Some pine forests need fires for the pine trees to (46) The seeds are sealed inside pinecones Heat from a forest fire melts the seal and lets the seeds (47) Secondly, people's interference with the air, soil, and water can destroy ecosystems Building (48) on rivers for electric power and irrigation can harm ecosystems around the rivers Bulldozing wetlands and cutting down forests destroy ecosystems (49) are working with companies and governments to find better ways of catching fish, cutting down trees, and building dams They are looking for ways to get food, lumber, and other products for people (50) destroying ecosystems (33) Question 41 A On the one hand B One hand C On one hand D On the first hand Question 42 A with B in C to Question 43 A little B much C few D many Question 44 A in B away C out D off Question 45 A feed B fed with C fed up with D feed on Question 46 A repair Question 47 A go Question 48 A ditches B reduce B out B dams C reproduce C fly C bridges D for D replace D in D moats Question 49 A Scientist B Environmentists C Ecologists D Ecosystemists Question 50 A not B no C avoid D without Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer: One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, The Lord of the Rings Born in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I After the war, he became a professor of Anglo-Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise the Lord of the Rings were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949 This was mainly due to Tolkien's responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic The main plot describes the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien's real life experiences in England during World War II, he denied the connection He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student and grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body of work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today (34) Question 51 What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth? A Middle Earth was based on European folktales B Middle Earth was a fictional world C The good and evil kingdom fought for the power D People dominated Middle Earth Question 52 The word "scrutinized" in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by _ A examined B denied C enjoyed D criticized Question53 What does this paragraph mainly discuss? A J.R.R Tolkien's work as a professor B All of J.R.R Tolkien's fantasy books C J.R.R Tolkien and his trilogy D The popularity of J.R.R Tolkien Question 54 What is one of the reasons it took Tolkien thirteen years to complete the trilogy? A His military service in World War II C His duties at the university B His family responsibilities D His need to study more mythology Question 55 According to the passage, when did "the Lord of the Rings" trilogy become popular with young people? A In the late 1960s B After World War II C In 1892 D Between 1936 and 1946 Question 56 What can we assume is true about Tolkien? A He spent most of his life in the military B He lived in Greece C He enjoyed studying mythology and folklore D He wrote the trilogy about his real life experience Question 57 When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A When he was a student C When he was a professor B During World War I D During World War II Question 58 What does the word "trilogy" in the first paragraph mean? (35) A A specific type of fantasy novel B A long novel C A group of three literary books D An unrelated group of books Question 59 What is the setting of Tolkien's trilogy? A Modern - day Greece B England in the 1800's C Oxford University D Middle Earth Question 60 The word "fascinating" in the second paragraph could be replaced by _ A thrilling B extremely interesting C boring D terrifying Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction, 61 We’ll be cycled to Hoa’s village at this time next Sunday A B C D 62 What will you when your friends won’t come ? A B C D 63 A number of the participants in the survey was 250 students for Oxford A B C D University B C D 64 He had smoked so a lot of cigarettes that he died of cancer A B C D PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one 65 I last met him years ago I have…………………………………………………………………… 66 The car was so expensive that I didn’t buy it The car was too………………………………………………… 67 The robbers thought the bank manager had gone out The bank manager…………………………………………………… 68 Tom does not stay at home I wish……………………………………………………………… 69 She has never been to such a beautiful place This is…………………………………………………… 70.He didn’t invite me,so I didn’t come to his party If he……………………………………………………… (36) Write about 100-120 words about the importance of English in the modern life …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… The end (37)