ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐH THPT PHÙ CỪ 2011

TRƯỜNG THPT PHÙ CỪ ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2011
(Đề thi gồm có 6 trang) Môn: Tiếng Anh – Khối D
Thời gian: 90 phút
Mã đề thi 1085
Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………
Số báo danh:…………………………………….……

Đề thi gồm 80 câu, thí sinh ghi câu trả lời vào tờ: Answer sheet

Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answers to complete the questions
below
On a cold October day in 1957, the Soviet Union launched a small satellite into orbit
around the Earth. Radio Moscow made the announcement, "The first artificial Earth satellite in
the world has now been created. This first satellite was today successfully launched in the
USSR." The world's first satellite was called Sputnik 1. This satellite was about the size of a
basketball. It orbited the Earth for three months. Within weeks, the Soviet Union launched
another satellite into the Earth's orbit, Sputnik 2. It was much bigger and heavier than Sputnik 1.
It also carried a passenger - a dog named Lai ka. Lai ka orbited the Earth for 7 days.
Sputnik was an important victory for the Soviet Union. The technology that launched
Sputnik probably began in the late 19th century. A Russian teacher of that time, Constantin
Chelkovsky, decided that a rocket engine could provide power for a space vehicle. In the early
1990s, an American teacher, Robert Goddard tested the idea. He experimented with small
rockets to see how high and how far they could travel. In 1923, a Romanian student in Germany,
Herman Robert, showed how a spaceship might be built and launched to other planets.
Rocket technology improved during World War II. It was used to produce bombs.
Thousands of people in Britain and Belgium died at a result of V2 rocket attacks. The V2 rocket
was launched from Germany. Many people believed that the nation that controlled the sky could
win any war, and the Soviet Union had reached outer space first. After the war, it became clear
that the United States and the Soviet Union, allies in wartime, would become enemies in
peacetime. So both countries employed German scientists to help them with the race to space.
The Soviets took the first step by creating Sputnik.

1. Where was the world's first satellite launched?
A. In American B. In Germany C. In Britain D. In the Soviet Union
2. The first satellite was approximately ____________.
A. a baseball B. a basketball C. a ball D. a basket
3. The passenger in Sputnik 2 was ____________.
A. Constantin Chelkovsky, a Russian teacher B. Robert Goddard, an American teacher
C. Laika, a dog D. Robert Goddard, a German student
4. What was Sputnik 2 like?
A. It was about the size of a basketball. B. It was lighter than Sputnik 1.
C. It was smaller than Sputnik 1. D. It was much bigger and heavier than Sputnik
5. Herman Robert, who showed how a spaceship might be built and launched to other planets,
was a __________
A. Romanian B. German C. Russian D. American
6. From what source does a satellite get its power?
A. a rocket engine B. a bomb C. Sputnik D. space
7. In the race to space, who has been the first winner ?
A. The Soviet Union B. Great Britain C. Germany D. Belgium
Find out one word whose stress is different from the other one:
8. A. equality B. difficulty C. simplicity D. discovery
9. A. comprise B. sandy C. circle D. northern
10. A. civilian B. official C. temporary D. tsunami
11. A. association B. original C. stability D. accelerate
12. A. company B. atmosphere C. customer D. employment
Read the passage carefully and then choose the best answers to complete the questions
below
Water on the earth is being recycled continuously in a process known as the hydrologic
cycle. The first step of the cycle is the evaporation of water in the oceans. Evaporation is the
process of water turning into vapor, which then forms clouds in the sky. The second step is the
water returning to the earth in the form of precipitation: rain, snow, or ice. When the water
reaches the earth's surface, it runs off into the rivers, lakes, and oceans, where the cycle begins

again.
Not all water, however, stays on the surface of the earth in the hydrologic cycle. Some of
it seeps into the ground through infiltration and collects under the earth's surface as
groundwater. This groundwater is extremely important to life on earth, since 95% of the earth's
water is in the oceans and is too salty for human beings or plants. Of the 5% on land, only 0.5%
is above ground in rivers or lakes. The rest is underground water. This groundwater is plentiful
and dependable because it doesn't depend on seasonal rain or snow. It is the major source of
water for many cities. But as the population increases and the need for water also increases, the
groundwater in some areas is getting dangerously low. Added to this problem is an increasing
amount of pollution that seeps into the groundwater. In the future, with a growing population
and more toxic waste, the hydrologic cycle we depend on could become dangerously
imbalanced.
13. The main subject of this passage is_____________
A. water conservation B. the hydrologic cycle
C. underground water D. polluted groundwater
14. The word vapor is most similar to which of the following?
A. moisture B. dew C. smog D. smoke
15. The passage states that clouds are formed from___________
A. water vapor B. evaporation C. the hydrologic cycle D. groundwater
16. According to the passage, water returns to the earth by___________
A. infiltration B. pollution C. precipitation D. evaporation
17. The phrase run off is most similar in meaning to ____________
A. escapes B. flows C. races D. solidifies
18. Groundwater ______________
A. depends on seasonal rain B. comes from toxic waste
C. is 0.5% of all water D. collects under the earth
19. The word collects could best be replaced by_____________
A. bunches B. bends C. arranges D. gathers
20. The amount of groundwater is _______________
A. about 95% of all water B. less than 5% of all water

C. 0.5% of above-ground water D. 95% of above-ground water
21. The word plentiful is most similar to____________
A. abundant B. skimpy C. meager D. thriving
22. The word seeps refers to _______________
A rushes in quickly B. trickles in slowly C. soaks in deeply D. pours in thoroughly

Choose the best answer to complete sentences:
23. In the early 19th century, it was both economic and mechanical developments that _______
the quick spread of railroads.
A. accounted for B. stood for C. applied for D. asked for
24. Nylon, a synthetic _______ from a combination of water, air, and a by-product of coal, was
first introduced in 1938.
A. to make B. make C. made D. making
25. California, with the population of more than 23 million, is _____ populous state in the US.
A. as B. more C. most D. the most
26. I cannot help _______ anxious about the exam results.
A. to feel B. feel C. feeling D. felt
27. Geysers have been compares to volcanoes _______ they both emit hot liquids from below
the Earth's surface.
A. due to B. because C. in spite of D. regardless of
28. The guilty men were sent to _______ prison.
A. a B. an C. the D. no article
29. _______ behalf of everyone working here, I would like to say thank you.
A. On B. In C. For D. From
30. Plato's teachings had a profound effect on Aristotle.
A. affliction B. depth C. affection D. influence
31. The superintendent was the principal speaker at the school board meeting.
A. main B. outstanding C. only D. strongest
32. She won't be going to the conference, and _________.
A. neither will her colleagues B. so will her colleagues

C. her colleagues will too D. either her colleagues will
33. Mary and John haven't seen __________ for a long time ago.
A. each other B. another C. others D. the other
34. The organization is ___________ volunteers.
A. needs B. need C. in need D. in need of
35. Twenty - five dollars ________ too much to pay for that shirt.
A. is B. are C. being D. to be
36. The actress, along with her manager and some friends, _______ to have a party tonight.
A. were going B. has had C. are going D. is going
37. The written English is not ___________phonetic, which causes difficulties for foreigners.
A. system B. systematic C. systematical D. systematically
38. Pointing at someone is ________ in some cultures.
A. impossible B. unacceptable C. acceptable D. probable
39. In many Western countries, including the United States, a person who does not _____ good
eye contact is regarded as being a slightly suspicious.
A. stick B. compose C. associate D. maintain
40. His English teacher recommends that he ……………………….a regular degree program.
A. begin B. will begin C. begins D. is beginning
41. “Paul is a very competent salesperson” - “ He is …………………….good that I am going
to give him a raise and a promotion”
A. definite B. definitely C. so D. so much
42. Ann hoped…………………to join the private club. She could make important business
contacts there.
A. inviting B. to invite C. be invited D. to be invited
43. Custard is an egg dessert……………….primarily of eggs, sugar, and milk.
A. consisting B. consists C. consisted D. to consist
44. He had a bad temper. He was in a bad………………………
A. spirit B. mood C. feeling D. disposition
45. When _____ a European, we should stick to the last name unless he/she suggests that we use
his/her first name.

A. addressing B. saying C. talking D. communicating
46. I finished my homework a few days ahead the deadline.
A. of B. to C. by D. at
47. Hardly ……… asleep when the phone woke him up.
A. the doctor fell B. the doctor had fallen C. did the doctor fall D. had the doctor fallen
48. My cat would not have bitten the toy fish it was made of rubber.
A. if she has known B. if she should known
C. had she known D. if she knew
49. I wish I hadn't said it. If only I could
A. turn the clock round B. turn the clock down
C. turn the clock back D. turn the clock forward
50. He gave me his personal that his draft would be ready by Friday.
A. endurance B. insurance C. assurance D. ensurance
51. She gives her children anything …………… they want.
A. that B. which C of which D who walking
52. Conserve the environment _______ we will have to suffer terribly.
A. if B. and C. or D. in order that
53. The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) was ______ in 1967.
A. made B. found C. founded D. set
54. David: “You’ve got a beautiful dress!”
Helen: “______.”
A. I do B. Thank you C. You, too D. Okay
Choose the best sentences that has the closest meaning to the following questions
55. He never helps his wife do housework.
A. Never does he helps his wife with the housework.
B. Rarely he helps his wife do housework.
C. At no time does he help his wife do housework.
D. Seldom does he do the housework with his wife.
56. We haven't heard from him for ages.
A. We haven't kept in touch with him for ages.

B. He hasn’t contacted with us for a long time.
C. We don’t see him anymore recently.
D. He doesn’t come back every day.
57. We breathe polluted air. We feel bad.
A. We breathe polluted air, so we feel unhealthy.
B. Since we feel bad, we breathe polluted air.
C. The more we breathe polluted air, the worse we feel.
D. We breathe polluted air, but we feel bad.
58. We have been able to increase our exports every year although we have some economic
difficulties.
A. Despite having been able to increase our exports every year, we have some economic
difficulties.
B. No matter what economic difficulties we have, we have been able to increase our exports
every year
C. Because we have been able to increase our exports every year, therefore, we have some
economic difficulties.
D. We have been able to increase our exports every year in case we have some economic
difficulties.
59. He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months ago.
B. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then.
C. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.
D. He didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten months.
60. “Cigarette?” he asked. “No, thanks.” I said.
A. He asked for a cigarette, and I immediately refused.
B. He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him.
C. He offered me a cigarette, so I promptly declined.
D. He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once.
61. “Would you like to come to my birthday party, Sarha?” asked Frederic.
A. Frederic invited Sarha to his birthday party.

B. Frederic asked if Sarha was able to come to his birthday party.
C. Frederic asked Sarha if she likes his birthday party or not.
D. Frederic reminded Sarha of his coming birthday party.
62. you/ really/ be/ able/ dress/ yourself/ age
A. You must really be able of dressing yourself in your age.
B. You should really be able to dress yourself at your age!
C. You have really been able of dressing yourself by your age.
D. You are really able of dressing yourself this age!
63. provide/ your handwriting/ legible/ test scorer/ accept/ your answer
A. Providing your handwriting is legible, the test scorer does not accept your answer.
B. Provided for your legible handwriting, the test scorer has to accept your answer.
C. Provided that your handwriting is legible, your answer will be accepted by any test scorer.
D. Providing with your legible handwriting, every test scorer must accept your answer.
64. hilltop/ have/ good/ view/ our village
A. The hilltop can make our village views better.
B. From the hilltop, our village can be well viewed.
C. From the hilltop, we can have a better view of our village.
D. From the hilltop, our village can have a better view.
65. students/ remember/ deadline for entries/ final test
A. All the students surely remember the deadline for entries for the final test.
B. All the students must remember well the deadline for entries for the final test.
C. All the students should remember clearly the deadline for entries for the final test.
D. All of the students can certainly remember the deadline for entries for the final test.

Circle the letter that needs correction
66. The next important question we have to decide is when do we have to submit the
proposal.
A B C D
67. Buying clothes are often a very time- consuming practice.
A B C D

68. A number of wild animals is in danger of extinction.
A B C D
69. A newborn kangaroo can find its mother’s pouch despite its eyes are not yet open.
A B C D
70. Original, there were five countries founding the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
A B C D
Choose the best answer to complete the passage:
The Hollywood sign in the hills that line the ………71………….border of Los Angeles
is a famous landmark recognized the world over. The white – painted, 50 – foot – high, sheet
metal letters can be seen from great ………72…………across the Los Angeles basin.
The sign was not constructed, as one might suppose, by the movie business as a means
of …………73…………the importance of Hollywood to this industry; instead, it was first
constructed in 1923 as means of advertising homes for ………74…… in a 500 – acre housing
subdivision in a part of Los Angeles called “Hollywood land”. The sign that was constructed at
time, of course, said “Hollywood land”. Over the years, people began referring to the area by the
……75………version “Hollywood” and after the sign and its site were donated ……
76……… the city in 1945, the last four letters were removed.
The sign suffered from years of disrepair, and in 1973 it needed to be……
77…….replaced, at a cost of $ 27,700 per letter. Various celebrities were instrumental in
helping to ……78…….needed funds. Rock star Alice Cooper, ……79……… , bought an O in
memory of Groucho Marx, and Hugh Hefner of Playboy fame held a benefit party to raise the
money for the Y. The ………80…… of the new sign was finally completed in 1978.
71. A. Northern B. North C. South D. East
72. A. further B. farther C. distances D. far
73. A. celebrate B. celebrating C. celebration D. celebrating
74. A. sale B. selling C. best-selling D. sold out
75. A. in short B. short C. shortened D. shorten
76. A. for B. to C. with D. in
77. A. completely B. truly C. approximately D. sharply
78. A. rise B. go up C. increase D. raise

79. A. such as B. for example C. therefore D. however
80. A. model B. building C. destruction D. construction
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