Đề thi thử đại học môn Tiếng Anh khối A1 và D lần 1 năm 2014 - cô Vũ Mai Phương

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main
stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. secure B. confine C. precede D. threaten
Question 2: A. habitat B. contribute C. eternal D. opponent
Question 3: A. admiration B. enthusiast C. discriminate D. minority
Question 4: A. interpret B. determine C. argument D. inflation
Question 5: A. terrorist B. supportive C. applicant D. compliment
Question 6: "Oh, no, I'm late for my appointment. …….”
A. Catch you now B. Catch you later
C. Nice to see you again D. Pleased to meet you
Question 7: - “Hi, Michael. What’s going on?” – “Nothing special, Peter. …… with you?”
A. What’s up B. Have you got C. Nothing new D. Not much
Question 8:- “I’ve got to go, Sarah. So long” – “So long, Jack. And……”
A. be careful B. don’t hurry
C. take care D. don’t take it seriously
Question 9: - "That a very nice skirt you’re wearing” – “…… ”
A. That's nice B. I like it
C. That's all right D. I’m glad you like it
Question 10: Speed limits on the road……… to protect pedestrians as well as motorists.
A. serve B. prove C. succeed D. intend
Question 11: …….receipt of your instructions, I immediately sent an e-mail to Sweden.
A. On B. In C. with D. by
Question 12: If you ……in behaving in this way you will bring yourself nothing but trouble
A. persist B. continue C. decide D. react
Question 13: I left at 5.30, ……… they were still arguing whether to go or to stay

ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2014

Môn: Tiếng Anh; Khối A1 và khối D; Lần 1
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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A. at which time B. at the time C. all the time D. by that time
Question 14: - “Why didn't he report the incident to the boss?” – “He probably thought …… not his
responsibility."
A. it to report was B. being reported it
C. reporting it was D. to have it reported
C. With D. By in behaving in this way you will bring yourself
Question 15: We went to the airport to……off a friend who was leaving for New York.
A. tell B. say C. see D. join
Question 16: — "Mark wasn't there last night." — "No,……… ”
A. I wasn't either B. so was I
C. I wasn't too D. neither I was
Question 17: This project will create more …… to local residents.
A. happiness B. employment C. transition D. determination
Question 18:…… the weather, the event will be held indoors.
A. In view of B. In so far as
C. In favour of D. On the spot of
Question 19: I can't …… with all that noise going on.
A. focus B. absorb C. take in D. concentrate
Question 20: We are prepared to overlook the error on this occasion…… your previous good work.
A. in the light of B. thanks to
C. with a view to D. with regard to
Question 21: "In his absence, I would like to thank all concerned on my brother's ……
A. behalf B. part C. business D. interest
Question 22: You must…… allowances for him; he is not very healthy!
A. get B. do C. make D. have

Question 23:…… popular opinion, many Welsh people do not speak Welsh.
A. Despite B. Against C. Contrary to D. Opposite
Question 24: On hearing the news, she fainted and it was half an hour before she ……again.
A. came up B. came round C. came over D. came forward
Question 25: The children had been ________of the danger, but had taken no notice.
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A. shown B. noticed C. prevented D. warned
Question 26: She was busy…… a variety of articles to the customers.
A. with introducing B. introducing
C. for introducing D. in introducing
Question 27: What's taking an entrance exam……?
A. like B. alike C. likely D. look like
Question 28: "Do you want me to take you to the bus?" — "No, I'll get there ……”
A. in some way B. by some means
C. with a car D. somehow
Question 29: — "I would like to invite all three of you to my party.”
— "Well, Susan and I can go, but ……”
A. neither can Torn B. Tom can, too
C. so can Tom D. Tom can't
Question 30: The ……… north we go, the ……… we are to meet high temperatures.
A. far — less likely B. Farther likely
C. farther — less likely D. farthest — least likely
Question 31: The development of new crops strains ……… greatly increased yields.
A. is B. are C. has D. have
Question 32: …… exhibitions are like huge market places for the sale of goods, and these are often
called trade lairs.
A. Most of B.A great many C. A great deal of D. Many of
Question 33: The fans………. when their team scored a goal.

A. shouted B. laughed C. cheered D. called
Question 34: The police made sure everyone stood well………of the fire.
A. clear B. away C. free D. out
Question 35: Their enthusiasm for the new plan has ……… out.
A. gone B. died C. failed D. disappeared
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Read the following passage and murk the letter A, 13, C, or D to indicate the correct word to each of
the blank from 36 to 45.
Good press photographers must have an 'eye' for news, just as journalists must have a 'nose' for a good
story. They must be able to interpret a story and decide rapidly how they can take (36)………of the best
opportunities to take pictures. The most difficult part of a press photographer's job is that he or she has to
be able to (37) ………a complicated situation with just one photograph. They rarely have second chances
and must be able to take the required (38) ……… very quickly. Indeed, speed is essential - if the
photographs are not ready for the printing deadline, they are very unlikely to be of any use.
Most press photographers begin work with a local newspaper. The (39) ……… there is mostly for
material of regional interest. Photographers may be expected to photograph a lot of unexciting events but
to (40) ……… the enthusiasm to put 'something special into every picture.
There is (41) ……… competition among those who want to move from local to national newspapers.
Here, the work is much more centred on news. The photographer must work (42) ……… greater pressure
and take more responsibility. Only highly reliable, talented and resourceful photographers (43)
………this difficult move. The work is tough and can be dangerous. On an overseas assignment,
photographers may have to cope with unfamiliar food and accommodation, physical and mental stress,
and (44) ……… difficulty in transporting the pictures from an isolated area to get them to the newspaper
(45)……… . They also have to beat the competition from other publications.
Question 36: A. profit B. benefit C. gain D. advantage
Question 37: A. draw up B. put out C. sum up D. turn out
Question 38: A. image B. shot C. scene D. illustration

Question 39: A. demand B. task C. obligation D. duty
Question 40: A. hold on B. keep up C. carry on D. stay up
Question 41: A. firm B. forceful C. strict D. strong
Question 42: A. by B. under C. through D. from
Question 43: A. pass B. make C. turn D. proceed
Question 44: A. extreme B. plentiful C. far D. grand
Question 45: A. on time B. by the time C. for a time D. with time

Read the following passage and mark the letter 1, B, C, or D on your cursiver sheet to indicate the
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correct answer to each ofthe questions from 16 to 55.
A rather surprising geographical feature of Antarctica is that a huge fresh water lake, one of the
world's largest and deepest, lies hidden there, under four kilometers of ice. Now known as Lake Vostok.
This huge body of water is located under the ice block that comprises Antarctica. The lake is able to exist
in its unfrozen state beneath this block of ice because its waters are warmed by geothermal heat from the
earth's core. The thick glacier above Lake Vostok actually insulates it from the frigid temperatures on the
surface.
The lake was first discovered in the 1970s while a research team was conducting an aerial survey
of the area. Radio waves from the survey equipment penetrated the ice and revealed a body of water of
indeterminate size. It was not until much more recently that data collected by satellite made scientists
aware of the tremendous size of the lake: the satellite-borne radar detected an extremely flat region where
the ice remains level because it is floating on the water of the lake.
The discovery of such a huge freshwater lake trapped under Antarctica is of interest to the
scientific community because of the potential that the lake contains ancient microbes that have survived
for thousands upon thousands of years unaffected by factors such as nuclear fallout and elevated
ultraviolet light that have affected organisms in more exposed areas. The downside of the discovery,
however, lies in the difficulty of conducting, research on the lake in such a harsh climate and in the
problems associated with obtaining uncontaminated samples from the lake without actually exposing the

lake to contamination. Scientists are looking for possible ways to accomplish this.
Question 46: The word “hidden” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to…………
A. undrinkable B. untouched C. unexploitable D. undiscovered
Question 47: What is true of Lake Vostok'?
A. It is completely frozen. B. It is a saltwater lake.
C. It is beneath a thick slab of ice. D. It is heated by the sun.
Question 48: Which of the following is closest in meaning to "frigid" in paragraph 1?
A. Extremely cold. B. Easily broken.
C. Quite harsh. D. Lukewarm.
Question 49: All ol the following are true about the 1970 survey of Antarctica EXCEPT that it ……
A. was conducted by air
B. made use of radio waves
C. could not determine the lake's exact size
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D. was controlled by a satellite
Question 50: It can he inferred from the passage that the ice would not be flat if………
A. there were no lake underneath B. the lake were not so big
C. Antarctica were not so cold D. radio waves were not used
Question 51: The word “microbes" in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. Pieces of dust B. Tiny bubbles
C. Tiny organisms D. Rays of light
Question 52: Lake Vostok is potentially important to scientists because it………
A. can be studied using radio waves
B. may contain uncontaminated microbes
C. may have elevated levels of ultraviolet light
D. has already been contaminated
Question 53: The word “downside" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to………
A. bottom level B. negative aspect C. underside D. buried section

Question 54: The last paragraph suggests that scientists should be aware of………
A. further discoveries on the surface of Antarctica
B. problems with satellite-borne radar equipment
C. ways to study Lake Vostok without contaminating it
D. the harsh climate of Antarctica
Question 55: The purpose of the passage is to………
A. explain how Lake Vostok was discovered
B. provide satellite data concerning Antarctica
C. discuss future plans for Lake Vostok
D. present an unexpected aspect of geography
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 56 to 65.
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
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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 socio-economic 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 56: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires……….
A. an expensive education
B. good musical instruments
C. parental support and encouragement
D. wealthy and loving parents
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Question 57: The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to……….
A. "other people" B. "other scientists"
C. "other children" D. "other geniuses"
Question 58: When scientists studied intelligence and ability found that……….
A. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
B. intelligence and development, are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
D. different twins generally have different levels ability
Question 59: Scientists chose twins for their study because……….

A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
D. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
Question 60: Flow were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development'?
A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
B. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
Question 61: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow………
A. their own interest
B. their parents' interests
C. only their interests in musical instruments
D. only their interests in computer games


Question 62: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ………
A. pushing their children too hard
B. letting them play their own way
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C. permitting them to follow their own interests
D. starting their education at an early age
Question 63: 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 to have good health and good nourishment
B. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard

Question 64: The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means………
A. "good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful"
B. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
C. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"
D. "under the control or in the power of somebody else"
Question 65: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT………
A. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
B. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/her parents
C. to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
D. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 66: If you have no cash, you can charge this dinner of your credit card.
A B C D
Question 67: She had to leave because she didn't see eyes to eyes with her boss.
A B C D

Question 68: Do you know that there is a high rate in interest on this loan?
A B C D

Question 69: Students suppose to read all the questions carefully and find out the answers to them.
A B C D
Question 70: With the development of the Internet and the World Wide Web, businessmen do not hardly
have
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A B C
as much traveling as they used to.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 71: Last Sunday was………. that we took a drive in the country.
A. so a beautiful day B. such beautiful day
C. such beautiful weather D. so beautiful a day
Question 72: The policeman wanted to know……….
A. where he was last night
B. where he had been the previous night
C. where he was the night before
D. where he had been last night
Question 73: Not until I arrived home ……. .
A. did 1 remember about the umbrella
B. I remembered about the umbrella
C. that I could remember about the umbrella
D. then would I- remember about the umbrella
Question 74:……… the worse I seem to feel.
A. When I take more medicine B. The more medicine I take
C. Taking more of the medicine D. More medicine taken
Question 75: While attempting to reach his home before the storm,……. .
A. the bicycle of Trung broke down
B. it happened that Trung's bicycle broke down
C. the storm caught Trung's bicycle
D. Trung had an accident on his bicycle
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one.

Question 76: People think that he was born in a rich family.
A. That is thought he was born in a rich family.
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B. He was thought to be born in a rich family.
C. That he was born in a rich family is thought.

D. He is thought to have been born in a rich family.
Question 77: “Why don't you ask your boss for a raise?" he asked me.
A. He advised me to ask my boss for a raise.
B. He suggested me to ask my boss for a raise.
C. He asked me why I don't ask my boss for a raise.
D. He offered me asking my boss for a raise.
Question 78: Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework.
A. Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework.
B. Despite being very tired, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
C. Tired though he was, but he agreed to help me with my homework.
D. As tired as was he, he agreed to help me with my homework.
Question 79: I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Saturday.
A. I would like you delivering the sofa on Saturday.
B. I would rather you delivered the sofa on Saturday.
C. I wanted to know if you can deliver the sofa on Saturday.
D. I expected you delivering the sofa on Saturday.
Question 80: I'm sure it wasn't Mr. Phong you saw because he's in Hanoi.
A. It couldn't be Mr. Phong you saw because he's in Hanoi.
B. You mustn't have seen Mr. Phong because he's in Hanoi
C. It can't have been Mr. Phong you saw because he's in Hanoi.
D. Mr. Phong mightn't see you because he's in Hanoi.