1 ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 4 ppt

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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 4
Stress
1.a. describe b. society c. political d. struggle
2a. difference b. immortality c. politician d. independence
3a. biology b. biograph c. biography d. bioscope
4a. environment b. department c. dependant d. demonstrate
5a. accident b. accompany c. access d. animal
Vocabulary and grammar
6. Don’t worry about trying to cash the last train home, as we can easily _______ you up for the night.
A. take B. put C. set D. keep
7. Take this road and you will _______ at the hotel in five minutes.
A. arrive B. come C. find D. reach
8. I would like to offer a small _______ to everyone who finds my missing dog.
A. receipt B. repayment C. expense D. reward
9. The young girl carefully _______ left and right before crossing the road.
A. watched B. glanced C. stared D. looked
10. Having _______ the table; Mrs. Roberts called the family for supper.
A. laid B. spread C. ordered D. completed
11. He got out of bed and took a few _______ but couldn’t go any further.
A. stages B. starts C. steps D. actions
12. You really can’t _______ a thing that woman says!
A. believe B. rely C. count D. imagine
13. His performance was _______; the audience was delighted.
A. unmarked B. faultless C. worthless D. imperfect
14. But why did the police suspect you? It just does not make _______ to me
A. reason B. right C. sense D. truth
15. Could you please tell me if you have any electric typewriters _______?
A. in store B. in order C. in supply D. in stock
16. “John had an accident. He’s been in hospital for 5 days” – “……………….”

a. Poor it b. Poor him c. How terrific d. Oh, Is he?
17. “Happy birthday! This is a small present for you.” “……………………….”
a. What a pity b. How beautiful it is! C. Have a good time d. How terrible
18. “You look nice in that red skirt” “…………………”
a. It’s nice of you to say so. B. Am I? Thanks c. Oh, poor me. D. I am interesting to hear that
19. He’s a man with a …………
a. thin long face b. face long and thin c. long and thin face d. thinly long face
20. I lost my key. I’ll have to ……………
a. have another key made b. be made a key c. have other key made d. make another key
21. The lower …………… in a room. The more slowly our eyes focus.
a. the level of lighting b. light level c. leveling of light d. lighting is level
22. Living things contain more water …………………….substance.
a. than do any other b. does than any other c. other than do they any d. than they do any other

23. He always did well at school ……………having his early education disrupted by illness.
a. on account of b. in addition to c. in spite of d. even though
24. Do you pay …………….visits to the dentist?
a. customary b. habitual c. regular d. normal
25. Just keep ………… on the baby while I cook the supper, will you?
a. a look b. a glance c. an eye d. a care
26. The world would be a better place if everyone showed ………… cooperation as John.
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a. as much b. so much c. too much d. much
27.In the last 10 years, more and more people ………………for things with credits card.
a. pay b. paid c. are paying d. have been paying
28. Mary has trouble ………….
a. to remember her homework. c. remember her homework
b. to remembering her homework d. remembering her homework
29. No sooner had we left the house,…………it started snowing.

a. and b. than c. when d. that
30. Several cars, ……….owners had parked them under the trees, were damaged.
a. their b. of which c. whom d. whose
Reading
Students who are too shy to answer questions in class will have their embarrassment ended by a new
electronic system which(31) them to give answers to tutors in private. The Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology will be the first tertiary institution in the world to(32)
the Personal Response System across the whole campus.
The electronic tool,(33) a remote control, enables all students to respond electronically and in
private to questions asked in class by their instructors. Students will get a pocketsize transmitter and
their instructor a receiver.(34) a lecture the instructor may stop from time to time to assess
the student’s(35) of the content by asking a question. The student can tap the answer into the
personalised wireless transmitter and the answers are(36) sent to the instructor’s receiver.
Professor Nelson Cue, who demonstrated how to use the(37) yesterday said: “Allowing
students to respond privately and at ease(38) the threat associated with speaking publicly
during lectures. Students do not have to risk a loss of face when they give the wrong answer.
They(39) do not have to complete with the attention of the instructor. What’s more, the most
important part of learning often takes(40) while mistakes are being discussed.”
Cau 31: A.lets B.makes C.allows D.tells
Cau 32: A.starts B.adopt C.play D.work
Cau 33: A.which B.as C.similarly D.like
Cau 34: A.after B. throughout C.during D.with
Cau 35: A.ability B.understanding C.equality D.knowledge
Cau 36: A.eventually B.next C.immediately D.accurately
Cau 37: A.instruments B.machine C.panel D.device
Cau 38: A.lifts B.removes C.takes D.empties
Cau 39: A.only B.too C.all D.also
Cau 40: A.part B.place C.hold D.time

Error identification
41. Down the hall to the left the offices are that need to be painted.
A B C D
42. I would like to know could you help me pack these boxes.
A B C D
43. The less time you take on the exercises, the less pages you will complete.
A B C D
44. The vacuum tube did an important contribution to the early growth of radio and television.
A B C D
45. The administration will not install the new security system because of their cost.
A B C D
Read and choose the best answer:
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Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology in college
and zoology at Johns Hopkins University. Where she received her master’s degree in1993. in 1936, she
was hired by the U.S Fish and Wildife service, where she worked most or her life.
Carson ‘s book, Under the Sea wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but
sales were poor until it was reissued in 1941. In that year, she published The Sea Around Us. Which
provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology
and marine biology. His imagination and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than
1,000 printed sources. She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in
the field. However, she always realized the limitations of her non technical readers.
In 1962. Carson published Slient Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It
proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how
they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food. Ta the time,
spokesmen for the chemical Industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issused propaganda
to indicate that her findings were flawed. However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the
President’s Science Advisory Committee.
46. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson ‘s work __________

A as a researcher B. at college C. as a writer D. at the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
47. According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A. Oceanography B. History C. Literature D. Zoology
48. When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A. 26 B. 29 C. 34 D. 45
49. It can be interred from the passage that in 1952, Carson ‘s book Under Sea Wind ________
A. was outdated B. became more popular than her other books
C. was praised by critics D. sold many copies
50. Which of the following was not mentioned as a source of information for The Sea Around Us?
A. printed matter B. talks with experts C. a research expedition D. letters from scientists
51. The word REKLESS is closest in meaning to ____________
A. unnecessary B. limited C. continuous D. irresponsible
52. Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A. highly technical B. poetic C. fascinating D. irresponsible
53. According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily ____________
A. an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B. a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C. a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D. an illustration of the benefits of the chemical Industry
54. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed?
A. faulty B. deceptive C. logical D. offensive
55. Why does the author of the passage mention the report the President’s Science Advisory
Committee?
A. to provide an example of government propaganda
B. to Whom It May Concern: support Carson ‘s ideas
C. to indicate a growing movement concern with the environment
D. to validate the chemical industry ‘s claims

Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs
also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major cause of heart diseases. One egg yolk,

in fact, contain a little more than two-third of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has
cause egg sales to plummet in recent rears, which in turn has brought about the development of several
alternatives eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These egg substitutes are not
really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the advantage of
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having low cholesterol rates and they can be scrambled or used in baking. One disadvantage, however,
is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is anew
type of egg, sometimes called ’designer’ eggs. These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-fat
diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran. In spite of their diets, however,
these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the
producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies
to back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol
levels have brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of egg that is the main determinant
of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol
derived from food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the
body’s production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one’s intake
of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not
help reduce the blood cholesterol level.
56. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. to inform people about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol
B. to convince people to eat ‘designer’ eggs and egg substitutes
C. to persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten
D. to introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol level
57. According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?
A. minerals B. cholesterol C. vitamins D. canola oil
58. Which of the following could best replace the word ‘somewhat’?
A. indefinitely B. in fact C. a little D. a lot
59. What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?

A. dietary changes in hens B. decreased production
C. increasing price D. concerns about cholesterol
60. According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested daily
limit for human consumption of cholesterol ?
A. 1/3 B.1/2 C.2/3 D. ¾
61.The word ‘portrayed’ could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. described B. studied C. destroyed D. tested
62. What is the meaning of “back up”
A. reverse B. advance C. support D. block
63. What is meant by the phrase ‘mixed results’ ?
A. the results are blended B. the results are inconclusive
C. the results are a composite of things D. the results are mingled together
64. According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of the following types of eggs except?
A. scrambled B. fried C. poached D. boiled
65. According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol
A. reducing egg intake but not fat intake B. increasing egg intake and fat intake
C. increasing egg intake but not fat intake D. increasing egg intake and fat intake
Structures:
66. Still a novelty in the late nineteenth century, ……………limited to the rich.
a. was b. photography was c. it was photography d. was photography
67. The Model T ca, introduced in 1908, …………….$ 850.
a. the price was b. a price of c. was priced at d. to be priced at
68. The 1980 explosion of ……… the first volcanic eruption in the continental United States in over
60 years.
a. Mount St. Helens b. was Mount st. Helens
c. it was Mount St. Helens d. Mount St. Helens was
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69. According to the WHO, ………… any of the six most dangerous diseases to break out, it could be
cause for quarantine.

a. were b. they were c. there were d. were they
70. ……….greyhound, can achieve speeds up to thirty-six miles per hour.
a. The b. The fastest c. The fastest dog, the d. The fastest dog,
Writing
71. You ‘d better make a copy of that application before sending it to the company.
a. A copy is better than that application form when you send it to the company.
b. I advise you to send a copy of that application to the company.
c. You should make a copy of the application form and then send the company the form.
d. Send the application form together with its copy to the company.
72. We should put off making a decision until we have all the relevant facts.
a. We should make a decision before having all the relevant facts.
b. Not until we have all the relevant facts should we make a decision.
c. Not until have we all the relevant facts we should make a decision.
d. It is not until we have all the relevant facts that we postpone making a decision
73. How long will you stay in Bradford?
a. How long do you think you will stay in Bradford? b. How long do you think will you stay in
Bradford?
c. How long do you want to stay in Bradford? d. Will you stay in Bradford for so long?
74. The test we did last time was more difficult than this one.
a. We did a difficult test last time and a more difficult one this time.
b. This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time
c. We had a more difficult time last week than this one.
d. The test we have this time is not difficult at all.
75. It’s time you asked for a pay rise.
a. I think you should have asked for a pay rise.
b. I think you asked for a pay rise at the right time.
c. It’s time for you to pay a rise.
d. I think you should ask for a pay rise.
76.”Why don’t we go out for dinner?” said Mary.
a. Mary suggested a dinner out. b. Mary ordered a dinner out.

c. Mary demanded a dinner out. d. Mary requested a dinner.
77. We’ve run out of tea.
a. There’s not much more tea left. b. There’s no tea left.
c. We have to run out to buy some tea. d. We didn’t have any tea.
78. The sooner we solve the problem, the better it will be for all concerned.
a. If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned.
b. It would be better for all concerned if we can solve the problem soon.
c. If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon/
d. If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned .
79.” I will let you know the answer by the end of this week.” Tom said to Janet.
a. Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week.
b. Tom promised to give janet the answer by the end of this 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.
80. My friend told me “ If I were you, I would not smoke so much”.
a. My friend advised me to not smoke too much
b. My friend warned me not to smoke too much.
c. My friend banned me from smoking too much.
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d. My friend advised me against smoking too much.
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