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SỞ GIÁO DỤC-ĐÀO TẠO KON TUM ĐỀ KIỂM TRA LUYỆN THI ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 4
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN NĂM HỌC 2013-2014
NGUYỄN TẤT THÀNH Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối: A1, D
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)
Họ và tên thí sinh: ……………………………… Lớp: ………………
(Đề này gồm có 7 trang)
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the
following questions
Question 1: He is decorating the house with a …………… to selling it.
A. view B. purpose C. goal D. reason
Question 2: Her room is very large. She is dreaming of a …………………. .
A. round big wooden table B. wooden big round table
C. big round wooden table D. table big wooden round
Question 3: To generate income, magazine publishers must decide whether to increase the subscription
price or ……………… .
A. sold advertising B. if they should sell advertising
C. to sell advertising D. selling advertising
Question 4: The use of vitamin …………… and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans.
A. materials B. ingredients C. supplements D. components
Question 5: “Didn’t you go to the party?” - “ ……………………”
A. No, I went there with my friends. B. I did, but I didn’t stay long.
C. That sounds nice, but I can’t. D. Don’t worry. I’ll go there
Question 6: She wondered …………… her father looked like now after so many year away.
A. how B. what C. that D. whose
Question 7: Jack is ……………. about football and never misses a match.
A. ashamed B. keen C. familiar D. crazy
Question 8: Standing on the tip of the cape, ………………….

A. lies a lighthouse in the middle of the sea B. a lighthouse can see from the distance.
C. we can see the lighthouse in the distance D. people have seen a lighthouse far away.
Question 9: ……………………. you to be offered that job, would you have to move to another city?
A. Should B. Were C. Had D. Provided that
Question 10: “Thanks a lot for assisting me in the presentation.” – “ ………………….”.
A. It was really hard work B. It’s pleasing
C. I was glad D. It was the least I could do
Question 11: In many ways she ……………. me of someone I knew at school.
A. remembers B. reminds C. recalls D. resembles
Question 12: They walked along the promenade ……………… the waves …………… at the rocks.
A. listening / rushed B. to listen / rushing C. listening / rushing D. listened / to rush
Question 13: No matter how angry he was, he would never …………… to violence.
A. resort B. resist C. refuse D. resolve
Question 14: The Lake District, …………… was made a national park in 1951, attracts a large number of
tourists every year.
A. where B. that C. what D. which
Question 15: I decided to go to the library as soon as I …………… .
A. finish what I did B. would finish what I did
C. finished what I did D. finished what I was doing

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Question 16: You have a good feeling about yourself and ………… when you volunteer.
A. others B. the others C. other D. the other
Question 17: He always did well at school ……………. having his early education disrupted
by illness.
A. on account of B. in spite of C. in addition to D. even though
Question 18: Have you taken……… …a single word I’ve been saying to you?
A. over B. up C. in D. off
Question 19: Linda wanted to be an actress, so when they offered her a part in the play, she

……………… it.
A. jumped at B. seized on C. ran after D. burst into
Question 20: She had changed so much that …………… anyone recognised her.
A. almost B. not C. hardly D. nearly
Question 21: The boat was sailing north when a terrible storm ……………
A. broke B. had broken C. would break D. was breaking
Question 22: I can’t ………………. of a word he is saying.
A. comprehend B. understand C. grasp D. make sense
Question 23: She started the course two months ago but dropped …………… after only a month.
A. out B. back C. off D. in
Question 24: When friends insist on ………… expensive gifts, it makes most people uncomfortable.
A. them to accept B. their accepting C. they accepting D. they accept
Question 25: Stephanie: “Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?”
Scott: “……………….”
A. No, not at all! B. Yes, I do too. C. Yes, sure! D. No, thanks.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 26: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same
region.
A. stay unchanged B. remain unstable C. fluctuate D. restrain
Question 27: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
A. miserable B. uncomfortable C. responsive D. calm

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 28: A. aboard B. overboard C. keyboard D. cupboard
Question 29: A. part B. harvest C. superstar D. particular

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 from 30 to 39.
Ranked as the number one beverage consumed worldwide, tea takes the lead over coffee in both
popularity and production with more than 5 million metric tons of tea produced annually. Although much of
this tea is consumed in Asian, European, and African countries, the United States drinks its fair share.
According to estimates by the Tea Council of the United States, tea is enjoyed by no less than half of
the U.S. population on any given day. Black tea or green tea - iced, spiced, or instant - tea drinking has
spurred a billion-dollar business with major tea producers in Africa and South America and throughout
Asia. Tea is made from the leaves of an evergreen plant, Camellia sinensis, which grows all and lush in
tropical regions. On tea plantation, the plant is kept trimmed to approximately four feet high and as new
buds called flush appear, they are plucked off by hand. Even in today’s world of modern agricultural
machinery, hand harvesting continues to be the preferred method. Ideally, only the top two leaves and a bud
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should be picked. This new growth produces the highest quality tea.
After being harvested, tea leaves are laid out on long drying racks, called withering racks, for 18
to 20 hours. During this process, the tea softens and becomes limp. Next, depending on the type of tea being
produced, the leaves may be crushed or chopped to release flavor, and then fermented under controlled
conditions of heat and humidity. For green tea, the whole leaves are often steamed to retain their green
color, and the fermentation process is skipped. Producing black teas requires fermentation during which the
tea leaves begin to darken. After fermentation, black tea is dried in vats to produce its rich brown or black
color.
No one knows when or how tea became popular, but legend has it that tea as a beverage was
discovered in 2737 B.C. by Emperor Shen Nung of China when leaves from a Camellia dropped into his
drinking water as it was boiling over a fire. As the story goes, Emperor Shen Nung drank the resulting liquid
and proclaimed the drink to be most nourishing and refreshing. Though this account cannot be documented,
it is thought that tea drinking probably originated in China and spread to other parts of Asia, then to Europe,
and ultimately to America colonies around 1650.
With about half the caffeine content as coffee, tea is often chosen by those who want to reduce,
but not necessarily eliminate their caffeine intake. Some people find that tea is less acidic than coffee and
therefore easier on the stomach. Others have become interested in tea drinking since the National Cancer

Institute published its findings on the antioxidant properties of tea. But whether tea is enjoyed for its
perceived health benefits, its flavor, or as a social drink, teacups continue to be filled daily with the world’s
most popular beverage.

Question 30: Why does the author include statistics on the amount of tea produced, sold, and consumed?
A. To demonstrate tea’s popularity
B. To show the expense of processing such a large quantity of tea.
C. To explain why coffee is not the most popular beverage worldwide.
D. To impress the reader with factual sounding information.
Question 31: Based on the passage, what is implied about tea harvesting?
A. The method has remained nearly the same for a long time.
B. It is totally done with the assistance of modern agricultural machinery.
C. It is no longer done in China
D. The method involves trimming the uppermost branches of the plant.
Question 32: What does the word “they” in paragraph 2 of the passage refer to ………………?
A. new buds B. tropical regions C. tea pickers D. evergreen plants.
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT true about the tea production process?
A. Black tea goes through two drying phases during production.
B. Black tea develops its dark color during fermentation and final drying.
C. Green tea requires a long fermentation process.
D. Green tea is often steamed to keep its color.
Question 34: The word “documented” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by which of the following
word?
A. kept B. proved C. stored D. ignored
Question 35: According to the passage, what is true about the origin of tea drinking?
A. It began during the Shen Nung dynasty.
B. It may have begun some time around 1650.
C. It is unknown when tea first became popular.
D. It was originally produced from Camillia plants in Europe.
Question 36: The word “eliminate” in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by which of the following word?

A. increase B. reduce C. decrease D. remove

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Question 37: According to the passage, which may be the reason why someone would choose to drink tea
instead of coffee?
A. Because it’s easier to digest than coffee.
B. Because it has a higher nutritional content than coffee.
C. Because it helps prevent cancer.
D. Because it has more caffeine than coffee.
Question 38: Where in the passage does the author mention research conducted on the beneficial effects of
tea drinking?
A. In paragraph 4 B. In paragraph 2 C. In paragraph 1 D. In paragraph 5
Question 39: What best describes the topic of this passage?
A. The two most popular types of tea. B. How tea is produced and brewed.
C. The benefits of tea consumption worldwide. D. Tea consumption and production.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of the
following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions.
Question 40: I did not arrive in time. I was not able to see her off.
A. She had left because I was not on time. B. I arrived very late to say goodbye to her.
C. I did not go there, so I could not see her off. D. I was not early enough to see her off.
Question 41: No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly
resembled the original.
A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
B. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for the
experts.
C. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the
experts could judge it quite easily.
D. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn't

genuine.
Question 42: The new restaurant looks good. However, it seems to have few customers.
A. In order to get more business, the new restaurant should improve its appearance.
B. The new restaurant would have more customers if it looked better.
C. If it had a few more customers, the new restaurant would look better.
D. In spite of its appearance, the new restaurant does not appear to attract much business.
Question 43: It isn't just that the level of education of this school is high. It's that it's also been consistent
for years.
A. The level of education in this school, which is usually quite high, shows only slight variations from
year to year.
B. The standard of education is not high in this school, but at least all the students are at the same level.
C. Not only are the standards of education good in this school, but it has maintained those standards
over the years.
D. It isn't fair to deny that this school is successful, as it has had the same high standards for many
years now.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 44: A. residence B. establish C. maximum D. regional
Question 45: A. comprehend B. entertain C. develop D. introduce
Question 46: A. commercial B. constructive C. essential D. national

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST
in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.
Question 47: Access to the library computer facilities is open to students.
A. Computers in the library are not used for students.
B. The library computer facilities are accessible to students.

C. Students are not allowed to use library computers.
D. Students can freely access to the library computer service.
Question 48: Everyone expected her to win the tournament, but she didn’t.
A. Unlike everyone expected, she didn’t win the tournament.
B. Everyone was unexpected when she won the tournament.
C. Contrary to everyone’s expectation, she lost the tournament.
D. To everyone’s expectation, she won the tournament.
Question 49: I read two books, but I didn’t find them interesting.
A. None of the two books I read was interesting.
B. Either of the books I read weren’t interesting.
C. Neither of the books I read was interesting.
D. The two books I read wasn’t interesting.
Question 50: I won’t sell the painting, no matter how much you offer me.
A. However money you have, you can’t buy the painting.
B. Although you offer me a lot of money, but I won’t sell the painting.
C. In spite of your offer, but I decide to keep the painting.
D. Whatever price you offer me, I won’t sell the painting.
Question 51: David was narrowly defeated and blew his own chance of becoming a champion.
A. In spite of the narrow defeat, David won the championship.
B. Losing the championship came as a terrible blow to David.
C. As a result of his narrow defeat, David did not win the championship.
D. But for his title as the former champion, David would not have defeated his rivals.
Question 52: “Why don’t we wear sunglasses?” our grandpa would say when we went out on bright
sunny days.
A. Our grandpa asked us why we did not wear sunglasses when going out on bright sunny days.
B. Our grandpa would warn us against wearing sunglasses on bright sunny days.
C. Our grandpa reminded us of going out with sunglasses on bright sunny days.
D. Our grandpa used to suggest wearing sunglasses when we went out on bright sunny days.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the

word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 53 to 62.
Keeping fit and staying healthy have, not surprisingly, become a growth industry. (53) ………….
apart from the amount of money (54) ………… each year on doctors’ prescriptions and approved medical
treatment, huge sums are now spent on health foods and remedies of various kinds, from vitamin pills to
mineral water, not to mention health clubs and keep-fit books and videos. We are more concerned than ever,
it seems, (55) ………… the water we drink and the air we breathe, and are smoking less, though not yet
drinking less alcohol. This does not appear to mean that (56) ………… and sneezes have been banished, or
that we can all expect to live to a hundred. To give a personal example, one of my friends, who is a keep-fit
fanatic, a non-smoker and teetotaller, and who is very (57) ………… about what he eats, is at present
languishing in bed with a wrist in plaster and a badly sprained ankle. Part of his healthy (58) …………. is
to play squash every day after work, and that (59) ………… for the ankle. He also cycles everywhere, and if
you have ever tried to cycle through the rush-hour traffic with a sprained ankle, you will understand (60)
………… he acquired the broken wrist. For health , it seems, is not just a matter of a good (61) …………
and plenty of exercise. Too much exercise can be harmful, as many joggers have discovered. (62)………….
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the right food can easily become an obsession, as can overworking, which you might have to do so as to be
able to afford your membership of the squash club, your mountain bike, your health food, and a few
holidays in peaceful and healthy places.
Question 53: A. Poles B. Far C. Quite D. So
Question 54: A. took B. spent C. cost D. wasted
Question 55: A. than B. about C. for D. hence
Question 56: A. colds B. coughs C. flu D. fevers
Question 57: A. interested B. varied C. detailed D. particular
Question 58: A. living B. lifetime C. lifestyle D. liveliness
Question 59: A. is B. caters C. depends D. accounts
Question 60: A. how B. that C. whenever D. thus
Question 61: A. diet B. eating C. menu D. recipe
Question 62: A. To eat B. Eaten C. Eat D. Eating

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 63: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.

A. openly criticised B. publicly said C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned
Question 64: Maria will take charge of the advertising for the play.
A. spend time B. be responsible for C. account for D. spend money
Question 65: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. very rapidly B. from time to time C. time after time D. again and again

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 from 66 to 75.
The Stone Age was a period of history which began in approximately two million B.C and lasted
until 3000 B.C. Its name was derived from the stone tools and weapons that modern scientists found. This
period was divided into the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic Ages.
During the first period (2 million to 8000 B.C), the first hatchet and use of fire for heating and
cooking were developed. As a result of the Ice Age, which evolved about one million years into the
Paleolithic Age, people were forced to seek shelter in caves, wear clothing, and developed new tools.
During the Mesolithic Age (8000 to 6000 B.C), people made crude pottery and the first fish hooks,
took dogs hunting, and developed the bow and arrow, which was used until the fourteenth century A.D.
The Neolithic Age (6000 to 3000 B.C) saw humankind domesticating sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle,
being less nomadic than in previous eras, establishing permanent settlements, and creating governments.
Question 66: Into how many periods was the Stone Age divided?
A. two B. three C. four D. five
Question 67: The word “derived” is closest meaning to ……………………
A. originated B. destroyed C. inferred D. discussed
Question 68: Which of the following was developed earliest?
A. fish hook B. bow and arrow C. hatchet D. pottery
Question 69: Which of the following developments is NOT related to the conditions of the Ice Age?
A. farming B. clothing C. living indoors D. using fire

Question 70: The word “crude” is closest meaning to …………………
A. extravagant B. complex C. sophisticated D. primitive
Question 71: The author states that the Stone Age was so named because …………………. .
A. it was very durable like stone B. there was little vegetation
C. the stools and weapons was made of stone D. the people lived in stone caves

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Question 72: The word “nomadic” is closest meaning to ……………………
A. sedentary B. wandering C. primitive D. inquisitive
Question 73: The word “eras” is closest meaning to ………………. .
A. families B. periods C. herds D. tools
Question 74: Which of the following best describes the Mesolithic Age?
A. people were inventive B. people were warriors
C. People stayed indoors all the time D. people were crude
Question 75: With what subject is the passage mainly concerned?
A. The Neolithic Age B. The Stone Age C. The Ice Age D. The Paleolithic Age

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 76: Methane in wetlands comes from soil bacteria that consumes organic plant matter.
A B C D
Question 77: She looked out the window and saw the postman coming up the path.
A B C D
Question 78: Neither of the two alternatives that had been outlined at the last meeting were acceptable
A B C
to the executive committee.
D
Question 79: Being sure to complete the evaluation form before you leave the seminar.
A B C D

Question 80: The wine tastes awfully like vinegar.
A B C D


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