Kỳ Thi thử Đại học đợt 1 Năm học 2011 - Mã đề thi 459 ppt

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Kỳ Thi thử Đại học đợt 1 Năm học 2010-2011
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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;
(80 câu trắc nghiệm)

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Mã đề thi 459
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Questions 1 - 10 : Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each
space.
In this age of (1) ……… telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer
people are taking time to sit down and write letters (2) ……… friends and relatives. For hundreds of years,
letters were the only way to keep (3) ……… people who were any distance away and letter-writing was
seen as an important skill for all learned people (4) ……….
Gradually, (5) ………, the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have
to (6) ……… a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or make a
complaint. In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter. (7) ………
clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (8)
………. Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations
but (9) ……… have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don't
think I'll throw my (10) ……… away yet.

Question 1: A. advanced B. highly-developed
C. progressive D. all are correct
Question 2: A. for B. to C. from D. with

Question 3: A. in favor of B. on good terms with
C. in step with D. in contact with
Question 4: A. mastering B. mastered C. to be mastered D. to master
Question 5: A. however B. in short C. for example D. therefore
Question 6: A. cause B. make C. do D. create
Question 7: A. As though B. Despite C. Even though D. However
Question 8: A. impossible B. unimportant C. inefficient D. unusual
Question 9: A. how long B. how much C. how about D. how often
Question 10: A. telephone B. effort C. letter D. pen

Questions 11 - 20 : After each sentence below, there are four sentences marked A, B, C, and D.
Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one.

Question 11: Friendly though he may seem, he’s not to be trusted.
A. However he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
B. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted.
C. He may have friend, but he’s not to be trusted.
D. He’s too friendly to be trusted.
Question 12: I often get up early.
A. I am used to get up early. B. I am used to getting up early.
C. I like to get up early. D. I can get up early.
Question 13: In population, Los Angeles is not as big as New York
A. New York is bigger than Los Angeles in population.
B. Los Angeles is more densely populated than New York
C. New York is not as crowded as Los Angeles
D. New York is bigger than Los Angeles
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Question 14: Tom told his girlfriend, “Let me tell him if you can't”.
A. Tom volunteered to tell him if his girlfriend couldn't.
B. Tom advised his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn't.

C. Tom asked his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn't.
D. Tom suggested that I should tell him if his girlfriend couldn't.
Question 15: The game will be held, rain or shine.
A. There will be no game if it rains
B. It rains every time there is a game.
C. There will be a game regardless of the weather
D. The game is delayed because of the rain
Question 16: This quarrel is likely to lead to a fight.
A. The result of this quarrel is likely to lead to a fight.
B. This quarrel is likely to result in a fight.
C. This quarrel is likely to result from a fight.
D. This quarrel is somewhat like a fight.
Question 17: Sorry, I took you for somebody else.
A. Sorry, I made a mistake in taking you to somebody.
B. Sorry, I thought you were somebody else.
C. Sorry, I took you instead of somebody else.
D. Sorry, I asked somebody else to take you.
Question 18: "Why don't you put a better lock on the door?" said John.
A. John might put a better lock on the door.
B. John asked why not putting a better lock on the door.
C. John suggested putting a better lock on the door.
D. John made us put a better lock on the door.
Question 19: If only I had not seen her.
A. I wish I had seen her B. She wishes she had come to see me
C. I have not seen her for ages D. I wish I had not seen her
Question 20: My father likes nothing better than fishing on a hot, summer day.
A. Fishing is my father's favorite enjoyment on a hot, summer day.
B. My father doesn't like fishing on a hot, summer day.
C. Although he likes fishing he doesn't want to do it on a hot, summer day.
D. Fishing is better than doing nothing on a hot, summer day.

Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.

Question 21: A. failure B. mature C. culture D. nature
Question 22: A. impossible B. accelerate C. opposition D. assimilate
Question 23: A. sorrow B. borrow C. allow D. follow
Question 24: A. devastate B. pesticide C. average D. undertake
Question 25: A. eradication B. contradiction C. similarity D. resolution

Questions 26 - 35 : Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each
question.

Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to
do 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
developed. 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 do 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 after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was
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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 the 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 intelligence. Gifted people cannot 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 instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.

Question 26: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires …………
A. wealthy and loving parents B. parental support and encouragement
C. good musical instruments D. an expensive education
Question 27: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to……………
A. other scientists B. other children C. other people D. other geniuses
Question 28: 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 on environment
Question 29: Scientists chose twins for their study because……………….
A. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
D. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
Question 30: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
B. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
C. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then natured.

D. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
Question 31: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow……………
A. their parent’s interests B. their own interests
C. only their interests in musical instruments D. only their interests in computer games
Question 32: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid………………
A. starting their education at an early age
B. letting them play their own way
C. permitting them to follow their own interests
D. pushing their children too hard
Question 33: 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 must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
C. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
D. you need to have good health and good nourishment
Question 34: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly means…………
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A. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
B. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
C. “good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful”
D. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people”
Question 35: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ………
A. to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
B. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure

These are incomplete sentences. Choose one best option to complete each sentence.
Question 36: Jane is the …………. of the two sisters.
A. elder B. oldest C. eldest D. more old

Question 37: Darwin, …………. theory of evolution is famous throughout the world , was an English
scientist.
A. whose B. that C. who D. whom
Question 38: He was really angry and threw the book …… me but it missed.
A. at B. to C. for D. up
Question 39: Now I …… we should discuss seriously to find the solution.
A. am thinking B. thought C. was thinking D. think
Question 40: …………… down to dinner than the telephone rang again.
A. No sooner I sat B. No sooner had I sat
C. Not only I sat D. Not only had I sat
Question 41: A dinner of fish and peas …………. to appeal the kids.
A. seem B. not seem C. doesn't seem D. don't seem
Question 42: Nowadays almost no one speaks Latin, ………… is the reason why it is called a dead
language.
A. which B. that C. what D. so
Question 43: Our teacher always taught us that " A friend in …… is a friend indeed".
A. need B. fact C. life D. help
Question 44: Hey, Peter! Is there anything edible? I'm starving to ………. .
A. die B. dying C. death D. dead
Question 45: My old friend and colleague, John, ……… going to visit me next week.
A. is B. was C. are D. were
Question 46: No longer in our office since it
A. have typewriters been used / computerized
B. typewriters have been used / was computerized
C. have typewriters been used / was computerized
D. typewriters have been used / computerized
Question 47: Would you like to go to the movies tomorrow?
- Sure. By then I ………… my exam.
A. will finish B. finished C. will have finished D. have finish
Question 48: I applied for the job that I saw ………… in the paper.

A. advertising B. advertised C. be advertised D. being advertising
Question 49: There were no seats in the park, so we had to sit on the ……… .
A. ground B. soil C. earth D. land
Question 50: Teacher: What's your ……… address?
Student: 12 Tran Hung Dao Street.
A. forever B. life C. lived D. permanent
Question 51: Ben and his brother are ……… hard-working carpenters that I’m sure they will … a
success of their business.
A. such/make B. so/make C. such/do D. so/do
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Question 52: My friend Jack will have ………. difficulty in coming to England for an interview.
A. neither B. no C. either D. not
Question 53: . My mother lives in a big city …………. the fact that she was born in the country.
A. despite B. due to C. although D. because
Question 54: If you do not want to miss the chance. You should …… a decision soon.
A. play B. take C. make D. do
Question 55: You've had a ……… escape. I thought you'd never get away from him
A. close B. near C. short D. narrow
Question 56: The police appealed …… all people for leaving the building because of security caution.
A. for B. to C. at D. of
Question 57: The more we learn …………… .
A. we become wise B. we become wiser
C. wiser we become D. the wiser we become
Question 58: Peter: Have a nice weekend, won’t you?
Mary: ……………………………
A. Yes, I have. B. Well, I hope to.
C. Thanks. Same to you. D. I hope not.
Question 59: Mark and Carol are expecting us. They would be disappointed if we ……………
A. hadn’t come B. wouldn’t come C. didn’t come D. don’t come
Question 60: He……… the plants. If he had, they wouldn't have died.

A. needn't have watered B. can't have watered
C. shouldn't water D. couldn't water
Question 61: Susan: Where’s my luggage?
Jane: Oh, ……………
A. they’re here B. here it is C. here they are D. its is here
Question 62: …… fail the next entrance exams, my parents would be very upset.
A. If I B. Should I C. Did I D. I should
Question 63: We didn't have any appointment, we just met each other by ………. .
A. mistake B. purpose C. accident D. chance
Question 64: After the enormous dinner he had to ………. his belt.
A. loosen B. widen C. enlarge D. broaden
Question 65: English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore
where for administration, broadcasting and education.
A. is used B. used C. it is used D. being used

Questions 66 - 75 : Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each
question.

Long ago prehistoric man began to domesticate a number of wild plants and animals for his own use.
This not only provided more abundant food but also allowed more people to live on a smaller plot of
ground. We tend to forget that all of our present-day pets, livestock, and food plants were taken from the
wild and developed into the forms we know today.
As centuries passed and human cultures evolved and blossomed, humans began to organize their
knowledge of nature into the broad field of natural history. One aspect of early natural history concerned
the use of plants for drugs and medicine. The early herbalists sometimes overworked their imaginations in
this respect. For example, it was widely believed that a plant or part of a plant that resembles an internal
organ would cure ailments of that organ, Thus, an extract made from a heart-shaped leaf might be
prescribed for a person suffering from heart problems.
Nevertheless, the overall contributions of these early observers provided the rudiments of our present
knowledge of drugs and their uses.

Question 66: What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. Cures from plants. B. The beginning of natural history.
C. Prehistoric man. D. Early plants and animals.
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Question 67: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of ….
A. lack of wild animals and plants B. need for more readily available food
C. the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic D. early mans power as a hunter
Question 68: The word “this” refers to ……….
A. mans domestication of plants and animals B. providing food for man
C. mans ability to live on a small plot of land D. the earliest condition of prehistoric man
Question 69: The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to …
A. learned B. produced flowers C. changed D. flourished
Question 70: An herbalist is which of the following?
A. A dreamer. B. Someone who uses plants in medicine.
C. An early historian. D. A farmer.
Question 71: The phrase “in this respect” refers to ………
A. the development of the field of natural history
B. the use of plants for drugs and medicine
C. the origin of knowledge of nature
D. the development of human culture
Question 72: The word “extract” is closest in meaning to …
A. flavour B. design C. ailment D. substance
Question 73: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant.
B. The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine.
C. Early herbalists were unimaginative.
D. The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ.
Question 74: The word “rudiments” is closest in meaning to …
A. proofs B. requirements C. history D. beginnings
Question 75: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of……….

A. anatomy B. astrology C. zoology D. biology

Questions 76 - 80 : In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B,
C, and D. Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be
correct.

Question 76: Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities.
A B C D
Question 77: In our country the birth of a girl is not welcomed with an enthusiasm equal to a boy.
A B C D
Question 78: He spoke English too slow to take part in that English speaking club.
A B C D
Question 79: Robots in the home might not be enough creative to do the cooking, plan the meal and so on.
A B C D
Question 80: There is an old legend telling among people in my country about a man living in the
A B
seventeenth century saving a village from destruction.
C D


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