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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 135
(Thí sinh không được sử dụng bất kì loại tài liệu nào trong phòng thi)

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

Question 1: A. sorrow B. borrow C. allow D. follow
Question 2: A. average B. devastate C. undertake D. pesticide
Question 3: A. contradiction B. resolution C. similarity D. eradication

Question 4: A. nature B. failure C. culture D. mature
Question 5: A. accelerate B. impossible C. assimilate D. opposition

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. Prehistoric man.
C. Early plants and animals. D. The beginning of natural history.
Question 7: Domestication of plants and animals probably occurred because of ….
A. the desire of prehistoric man to be nomadic B. early mans power as a hunter
C. need for more readily available food D. lack of wild animals and plants
Question 8: The word “this” refers to ……….
A. providing food for man B. the earliest condition of prehistoric man
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C. mans domestication of plants and animals D. mans ability to live on a small plot of land
Question 9: The word “blossomed” is closest in meaning to …

A. produced flowers B. flourished C. changed D. learned
Question 10: An herbalist is which of the following?
A. A farmer. B. Someone who uses plants in medicine.
C. A dreamer. D. An early historian.
Question 11: The phrase “in this respect” refers to ………
A. the origin of knowledge of nature
B. the development of the field of natural history
C. the development of human culture
D. the use of plants for drugs and medicine
Question 12: The word “extract” is closest in meaning to …
A. design B. ailment C. substance D. flavour
Question 13: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The shape of a plant is indicative of its ability to cure ailments of a similarly shaped organ.
B. Early herbalists were unimaginative.
C. The work of early herbalists has nothing to do with present day medicine.
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. beginnings B. requirements C. history D. proofs
Question 15: The passage would most likely lead to a more specific discussion in the field of……….
A. astrology B. biology C. zoology D. anatomy

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

Question 16: 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 17: 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 18: After the enormous dinner he had to ………. his belt.
A. loosen B. widen C. broaden D. enlarge
Question 19: My old friend and colleague, John, ……… going to visit me next week.
A. were B. was C. is D. are
Question 20: 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 21: . 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 22: If you do not want to miss the chance. You should …… a decision soon.
A. do B. make C. take D. play
Question 23: Darwin, …………. theory of evolution is famous throughout the world , was an English
scientist.
A. who B. whom C. that D. whose
Question 24: Susan: Where’s my luggage?
Jane: Oh, ……………
A. here it is B. its is here C. they’re here D. here they are
Question 25: Teacher: What's your ……… address?
Student: 12 Tran Hung Dao Street.
A. lived B. life C. permanent D. forever
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Question 26: Jane is the …………. of the two sisters.
A. elder B. oldest C. eldest D. more old
Question 27: 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 28: …… fail the next entrance exams, my parents would be very upset.
A. Should I B. I should C. If I D. Did I
Question 29: Hey, Peter! Is there anything edible? I'm starving to ………. .
A. dying B. dead C. death D. die

Question 30: 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 31: Now I …… we should discuss seriously to find the solution.
A. am thinking B. think C. thought D. was thinking
Question 32: My friend Jack will have ………. difficulty in coming to England for an interview.
A. neither B. no C. either D. not
Question 33: We didn't have any appointment, we just met each other by ………. .
A. purpose B. mistake C. accident D. chance
Question 34: 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 35: I applied for the job that I saw ………… in the paper.
A. advertising B. advertised C. be advertised D. being advertising
Question 36: A dinner of fish and peas …………. to appeal the kids.
A. don't seem B. doesn't seem C. not seem D. seem
Question 37: He was really angry and threw the book …… me but it missed.
A. to B. up C. at D. for
Question 38: There were no seats in the park, so we had to sit on the ……… .
A. earth B. ground C. land D. soil
Question 39: The police appealed …… all people for leaving the building because of security caution.
A. for B. to C. at D. of
Question 40: Mark and Carol are expecting us. They would be disappointed if we ……………
A. hadn’t come B. didn’t come C. wouldn’t come D. don’t come
Question 41: …………… 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 42: 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 43: Our teacher always taught us that " A friend in …… is a friend indeed".
A. life B. need C. help D. fact
Question 44: You've had a ……… escape. I thought you'd never get away from him
A. short B. near C. close D. narrow
Question 45: The more we learn …………… .
A. we become wise B. we become wiser
C. wiser we become D. the wiser we become

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.

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

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: My father likes nothing better than fishing on a hot, summer day.
A. Although he likes fishing he doesn't want to do it 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. Fishing is my father's favorite enjoyment on a hot, summer day.
Question 52: Sorry, I took you for somebody else.
A. Sorry, I thought you were somebody else.
B. Sorry, I asked somebody else to take you.
C. Sorry, I took you instead of somebody else.
D. Sorry, I made a mistake in taking you to somebody.
Question 53: 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 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 bigger than Los Angeles
C. New York is not as crowded as Los Angeles
D. Los Angeles is more densely populated than New York
Question 55: 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 suggested that I should tell him if his girlfriend couldn't.
D. Tom asked his girlfriend to tell him if you couldn't.
Question 56: 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 57: 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 58: This quarrel is likely to lead to a fight.
A. This quarrel is likely to result in a fight.
B. The result of this quarrel is likely to lead to a fight.
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C. This quarrel is likely to result from a fight.
D. This quarrel is somewhat like a fight.
Question 59: 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 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 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.

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


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. advanced B. highly-developed
C. progressive D. all are correct
Question 62: A. from B. for C. to D. with
Question 63: A. in contact with B. on good terms with
C. in favor of D. in step with
Question 64: A. to be mastered B. to master C. mastered D. mastering
Question 65: A. however B. for example C. therefore D. in short
Question 66: A. create B. make C. cause D. do
Question 67: A. However B. Even though C. Despite D. As though
Question 68: A. impossible B. unimportant C. unusual D. inefficient
Question 69: A. how often B. how much C. how long D. how about
Question 70: A. letter B. telephone C. pen D. effort

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
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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 71: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires …………
A. parental support and encouragement B. wealthy and loving parents
C. good musical instruments D. an expensive education
Question 72: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to……………
A. other geniuses B. other scientists 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. different twins generally have different levels of ability
C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
Question 74: Scientists chose twins for their study because……………….

A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
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 concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
Question 76: 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 computer games D. only their interests in musical instruments
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 need intelligence and you need to develop it
B. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
C. you need to have good health and good nourishment
D. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
Question 79: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly means…………
A. “good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful”
B. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
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C. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
D. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people”
Question 80: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ………

A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
C. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
D. educational development depends completely on economic well-being


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