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

Họ, tên thí sinh:
Số báo danh:
Mã đề thi 313
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Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.

Question 1: A. accelerate B. assimilate C. opposition D. impossible
Question 2: A. follow B. allow C. borrow D. sorrow
Question 3: A. nature B. failure C. culture D. mature
Question 4: A. contradiction B. resolution C. similarity D. eradication
Question 5: A. undertake B. average C. devastate D. pesticide

Questions 6 - 15 : 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 6: What does this passage mainly discuss?
A. Cures from plants. B. The beginning of natural history.
C. Early plants and animals. D. Prehistoric man.
Question 7: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of ….
A. the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic B. lack of wild animals and plants
C. need for more readily available food D. early mans power as a hunter
Question 8: The word “this” refers to ……….
A. providing food for man B. mans ability to live on a small plot of land
C. mans domestication of plants and animals D. the earliest condition of prehistoric man
Question 9: The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to …
A. produced flowers B. changed C. flourished D. learned
Question 10: An herbalist is which of the following?
A. An early historian. B. A farmer.
C. A dreamer. D. Someone who uses plants in medicine.
Question 11: 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 development of human culture
D. the origin of knowledge of nature
Question 12: The word “extract” is closest in meaning to …
A. substance B. flavour C. design D. ailment
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Question 13: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine.

B. The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ.
C. Early herbalists were unimaginative.
D. There is little relation between a cure for illness and the physical shape of a plant.
Question 14: The word “rudiments” is closest in meaning to …
A. requirements B. beginnings C. history D. proofs
Question 15: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of……….
A. biology B. anatomy C. zoology D. astrology

These are incomplete sentences. Choose one best option to complete each sentence.

Question 16: Our teacher always taught us that " A friend in …… is a friend indeed".
A. fact B. help C. need D. life
Question 17: . My mother lives in a big city …………. the fact that she was born in the country.
A. because B. although C. due to D. despite
Question 18: Darwin, …………. theory of evolution is famous throughout the world , was an English
scientist.
A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
Question 19: I applied for the job that I saw ………… in the paper.
A. advertised B. advertising C. being advertising D. be advertised
Question 20: …… fail the next entrance exams, my parents would be very upset.
A. Should I B. I should C. If I D. Did I
Question 21: You've had a ……… escape. I thought you'd never get away from him
A. short B. near C. close D. narrow
Question 22: Peter: Have a nice weekend, won’t you?
Mary: ……………………………
A. Well, I hope to. B. Thanks. Same to you.
C. Yes, I have. D. I hope not.
Question 23: A dinner of fish and peas …………. to appeal the kids.
A. don't seem B. doesn't seem C. not seem D. seem
Question 24: Now I …… we should discuss seriously to find the solution.

A. am thinking B. was thinking C. thought D. think
Question 25: If you do not want to miss the chance. You should …… a decision soon.
A. take B. play C. make D. do
Question 26: Hey, Peter! Is there anything edible? I'm starving to ………. .
A. dying B. dead C. death D. die
Question 27: Mark and Carol are expecting us. They would be disappointed if we ……………
A. don’t come B. didn’t come C. wouldn’t come D. hadn’t come
Question 28: Jane is the …………. of the two sisters.
A. oldest B. elder C. more old D. eldest
Question 29: Susan: Where’s my luggage?
Jane: Oh, ……………
A. its is here B. here they are C. here it is D. they’re here
Question 30: The more we learn …………… .
A. we become wise B. we become wiser
C. wiser we become D. the wiser we become
Question 31: …………… down to dinner than the telephone rang again.
A. No sooner I sat B. Not only had I sat
C. Not only I sat D. No sooner had I sat
Question 32: We didn't have any appointment, we just met each other by ………. .
A. purpose B. mistake C. accident D. chance
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Question 33: Ben and his brother are ……… hard-working carpenters that I’m sure they will … a
success of their business.
A. so/do B. so/make C. such/do D. such/make
Question 34: He……… the plants. If he had, they wouldn't have died.
A. needn't have watered B. couldn't water
C. can't have watered D. shouldn't water
Question 35: After the enormous dinner he had to ………. his belt.
A. enlarge B. widen C. broaden D. loosen
Question 36: There were no seats in the park, so we had to sit on the ……… .

A. soil B. ground C. land D. earth
Question 37: Would you like to go to the movies tomorrow?
- Sure. By then I ………… my exam.
A. finished B. will finish C. will have finished D. have finish
Question 38: The police appealed …… all people for leaving the building because of security caution.
A. for B. to C. at D. of
Question 39: No longer in our office since it
A. have typewriters been used / was computerized
B. have typewriters been used / computerized
C. typewriters have been used / was computerized
D. typewriters have been used / computerized
Question 40: My old friend and colleague, John, ……… going to visit me next week.
A. were B. is C. was D. are
Question 41: English has become a second language in countries like India, Nigeria or Singapore
where for administration, broadcasting and education.
A. being used B. used C. it is used D. is used
Question 42: Nowadays almost no one speaks Latin, ………… is the reason why it is called a dead
language.
A. so B. that C. which D. what
Question 43: Teacher: What's your ……… address?
Student: 12 Tran Hung Dao Street.
A. permanent B. life C. forever D. lived
Question 44: He was really angry and threw the book …… me but it missed.
A. to B. up C. at D. for
Question 45: My friend Jack will have ………. difficulty in coming to England for an interview.
A. neither B. no C. either D. not

Questions 46 - 50 : 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 46: In our country the birth of a girl is not welcomed with an enthusiasm equal to a boy.
A B C D
Question 47: 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
Question 48: He spoke English too slow to take part in that English speaking club.
A B C D
Question 49: Robots in the home might not be enough creative to do the cooking, plan the meal and so on.
A B C D
Question 50: Mrs. Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities.
A B C D

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Questions 51 - 60 : 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 51: If only I had not seen her.
A. I have not seen her for ages B. I wish I had seen her
C. She wishes she had come to see me D. I wish I had not seen her
Question 52: 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. Fishing is better than doing nothing on a hot, summer day.
C. My father doesn't like fishing on a hot, summer day.
D. Although he likes fishing he doesn't want to do it on a hot, summer day.
Question 53: Sorry, I took you for somebody else.
A. Sorry, I made a mistake in taking you to somebody.
B. Sorry, I took you instead of somebody else.
C. Sorry, I thought you were somebody else.
D. Sorry, I asked somebody else to take you.

Question 54: In population, Los Angeles is not as big as New York
A. New York is bigger than Los Angeles in population.
B. New York is not as crowded as Los Angeles
C. New York is bigger than Los Angeles
D. Los Angeles is more densely populated than New York
Question 55: 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 56: The game will be held, rain or shine.
A. The game is delayed because of the rain
B. There will be no game if it rains
C. It rains every time there is a game.
D. There will be a game regardless of the weather
Question 57: Tom told his girlfriend, “Let me tell him if you can't”.
A. Tom asked his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn't.
B. Tom volunteered to tell him if his girlfriend couldn't.
C. Tom suggested that I should tell him if his girlfriend couldn't.
D. Tom advised his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn't.
Question 58: I often get up early.
A. I am used to get up early. B. I can get up early.
C. I am used to getting up early. D. I like to get up early.
Question 59: 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 60: "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 made us put a better lock on the door.
C. John suggested putting a better lock on the door.
D. John asked why not putting a better lock on the door.

Questions 61 - 70 : Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each
space.


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In this age of (61) ……… telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people
are taking time to sit down and write letters (62) ……… friends and relatives. For hundreds of years, letters
were the only way to keep (63) ……… people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as
an important skill for all learned people (64) ……….
Gradually, (65) ………, the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have
to (66) ……… 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. (67) ………
clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (68)
………. Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations
but (69) ……… have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don't
think I'll throw my (70) ……… away yet.

Question 61: A. highly-developed B. advanced
C. progressive D. all are correct
Question 62: A. to B. for C. with D. from
Question 63: A. in step with B. in contact with
C. on good terms with D. in favor of
Question 64: A. to master B. to be mastered C. mastering D. mastered
Question 65: A. however B. therefore C. in short D. for example
Question 66: A. make B. do C. cause D. create
Question 67: A. However B. Even though C. Despite D. As though

Question 68: A. unusual B. impossible C. unimportant D. inefficient
Question 69: A. how often B. how much C. how about D. how long
Question 70: A. telephone B. effort C. letter D. pen

Questions 71 - 80 : 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 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.
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- Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.

Question 71: 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 72: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to……………
A. other scientists B. other geniuses C. other children D. other people
Question 73: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that…………….
A. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
B. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
C. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
D. different twins generally have different levels of ability
Question 74: 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 75: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then natured.
B. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
D. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
Question 76: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow……………
A. their own interests B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their parent’s interests D. only their interests in computer games
Question 77: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid………………
A. starting their education at an early age

B. letting them play their own way
C. pushing their children too hard
D. permitting them to follow their own interests
Question 78: 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 should try to move quickly and efficiently
B. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
C. you need to have good health and good nourishment
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
Question 79: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly means…………
A. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
B. “good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful”
C. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people”
D. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
Question 80: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ………
A. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
B. to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
C. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
D. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure


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