Bộ đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia 2015 môn Tiếng Anh trường THPT Chuyên Đại học Vinh (lần 2)

TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC VINH
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA, LẦN 2 NĂM 2015
MÔN TIẾNG ANH (Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút)
Mã đề thi 485
Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh:
I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM : TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 64 (8 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet 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 . Deter B. Answer C. Refer D. infer
Question 2: A . Thirteen B. Fifty C. Twenty D. hundred
Question 3: A . Linguistics B. Specific C. Paragraph D. exception
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word(s) for each of the following blanks.
Stress
Stress is important. We all need a certain amount of it in order to (4) ________ fulfilling lives.
However, if we have too much of it, it can have the opposite effect. Some people can tolerate greater (5)
________ of stress than others, but most of us will (6) ________ at some time in our lives. It is, (7)
________, a good idea to learn a few stress management techniques. Identifying the cause of the
problem we have, so that we can (8) ___________ it more effectively, is one of the first step towards
reducing stress .
The second is talking to a person you can trust, who will listen and, if necessary, give you some
positive advice. Not only are smoking and drinking (9) ________ to our health, they actually increase
stress (10) ________ than reduce it. So, next time you want to relax, instead of reaching for that glass
of wine or a cigarette, have a warm bath or go for a walk. Walking has more than health (11) ________.
It helps you think more clearly, (12) ________. Pets have calming influences on us, unless they make
noise which irritates us. In fact, unwanted noises should be avoided as far as possible. On the other
hand, laughter is one of the best ways to make yourself feel (13) ________ better.
Question 4: A . spend B. lead C. carry D. guide
Question 5: A . an amount B. limit C. proportion D. levels
Question 6: A . tolerate B. undergo C. suffer D. torture

Question 7: A . however B. therefore C. nevertheless D. so
Question 8: A . make B. do C. solve D. cope
Question 9: A . harmful B. negative C. bad D. destructive
Question 10: A . more B. other C. rather D. better
Question 11: A . convenience B. benefits C. goods D. advantage
Question 12: A . either B. yet C. too D. likewise
Question 13: A . considerate B. considerable C. considerably D. consider
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 14: A lot needs be done to the house before anyone can start living in.
A B C D
Question 15: There are very large rooms with beautiful decorated walls in her new house.
A B C D
Question 16: Next week, when there will be an English club held here, I will give you more
A B C
information about it.
D
Question 17: It is of great importance that he speaks to the Dean before leaving for his location.
A B C D
Question 18: Your trip to DaLat sounds absolutely fascinated. I’d love to go there.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 19: Some crimes seem to be ___________ in this country than in others.
A. less common enough B. much less common
C. very less common D. the least common
Question 20: Make sure you ___________ your assignment before you go to bed.
A. have B. take C. make D. do
Question 21: Of course an encyclopedia is not a book you read ___________.
A. from page by page B. from cover to cover

C. from the start to the stop D. from the top to the end
Question 22: “What was Derek’ s reaction to the accusation?”
“Well, he denied ___________ anywhere near the house at the time.”
A. be B. of being C. to be D. being
Question 23: My teeth were a little yellow so I ___________ by the dentist.
A. was cleaned B. had cleaned them C. Ihave them cleaned D. had them cleaned
Question 24: Mr. Simkins is the big ___________ in the company as he has just been promoted to the
position of Managing Director.
A. bread B. cheese C. meat D. apple
Question 25: ___________ TV for the last four hours? Turn it off and get some exercise.
A. Are you watching B. Do you watch
C. Did you watch D. Have you been watching
Question 26: “You haven’t been to the bank today, have you?” – “___________.”
A. No, I haven’t any money B. Yes, I haven’t. I am busy
C. No, I haven’t. I’m about to D. No, I have. I got some money
Question 27: ___________ get older, the games they play become increasingly complex.
A. As children B. For children to C. Children, when D. Although children
Question 28: The song ___________ by our listeners as their favorite of the week is “Goodbye Baby”
by the Tunesmiths.
A. chosen B. having chosen C. is chosen D. was chosen
Question 29: It took Ted a long time to get ___________ the breakup of his marriage.
A. over B. along with C. through D. across
Question 30: People are advised to ___________ smoking because of its harm to their health.
A. cut down B. cut down on C. cut off D. cut in
Question 31: The Red Cross all over the world has carried out a lot of ___________.
A. responsibilities B. works C. jobs D. missions
Question 32: If it ___________ a trouble, I’d love to have a cup of coffee.
A. wasn’t B. hadn’t been C. isn’t D. weren’t
Question 33: It can be an amazing experience for those who have the ___________ to leave their
family and friend and live in a new place.

A. encouragement B. courageous C. courage D. encourage
Question 34: ___________to the South in the winter is a popular fact.
A. When birds migrate B. That birds migrate
C. Where birds migrate D. Bird migratings
Question 35: I shouldn’t ___________ so much coffee last night. I was wide awake till four in the
morning.
A. have drunk B. have drank C. drank D. drink
Question 36: The flower girl wore a ___________ dress at the wedding ceremony last night.
A. silk, pretty, white B. pretty, white, silk C. white, pretty, silk D. pretty, silk, white
Question 37: Tuan, along with his friends, ___________ on a picnic in Pu Mat National Park at the
end of this month.
A. are going B. will go C. have to go D. is going
Question 38: Mary invited her friend, Sarah, to have dinner out that night and Sarah accepted.
Mary: “Shall we eat out tonight ?” – Sarah: “___________.”
A. You are very welcome B. That’s a great idea
C. That’s acceptable D. It’s kind of you to invite
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 following questions
In science, a theory is a reasonable explanation of observed events that are related. A theory often
involves an imaginary model that helps scientists picture the way an observed event could be produced.
A good example of this is found in the kinetic molecular theory, in which gases are pictured as being
made up of many small particles that are in constant motion.
A useful theory, in addition to explaining past observation, helps to predict events that have not as
yet been observed. After a theory has been publicized, scientists design experiments to test the theory.
If observations confirm the scientists' predictions, the theory is supported. If observations do not
confirm the predictions, the scientists must search further. There may be a fault in the experiment, or
the theory may have to be revised or rejected.
Science involves imagination and creative thinking as well as collecting information and
performing experiments. Facts by themselves are not science. As the mathematician Jules Henri
Poincare said: "Science is built with facts just as a house is built with bricks, but a collection of facts

cannot be called science any more than a pile of bricks can be called a house."
Most scientists start an investigation by finding out what other scientists have learned about a
particular problem. After known facts have been gathered, the scientist comes to the part of the
investigation that requires considerable imagination. Possible solutions to the problem are formulated.
These possible solutions are called hypotheses. In a way, any hypothesis is a leap into the unknown.
It extends the scientist's thinking beyond the known facts. The scientist plans experiments, performs
calculations, and makes observations to test hypotheses. For without hypotheses, further investigation
lacks purpose and direction. When hypotheses are confirmed, they are incorporated into theories.
Question 39: Which of the following is the main subject of the passage?
A. The place of theory and hypothesis in scientific investigation.
B. The importance of models in scientific theories.
C. The ways that scientists perform different types of experiments.
D. The sorts of facts that scientists find most interesting.
Question 40: The word "related"in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to________.
A. Described B. Identified C. completed D. connected
Question 41: The word "this"in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. a good example B. an imaginary model
C. the kinetic molecular theory D. an observed event
Question 42: According to the second paragraph, a useful theory is one that helps scientists to_______.
A. observe events B. publicize new findings
C. make predictions D. find errors in past experiments
Question 43: The word "supported" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to________.
A. finished B. investigated C. upheld D. adjusted
Question 44: “Bricks”are mentioned in paragraph 3 to indicate how________.
A. building a house is like performing experiments
B. mathematicians approach science
C. science is more than a collection of facts
D. scientific experiments have led to improved technology
Question 45: In the fourth paragraph, the author implies that imagination is most important to
scientists when they________.

A. evaluate previous work on a problem B. formulate possible solutions to a problem
C. gather known facts D. close an investigation
Question 46: In paragraph 4, the author refers to a hypothesis as "a leap into the unknown” in order to
show that hypotheses________.
A. require effort to formulate B. can lead to dangerous results
C. are sometimes ill-conceived D. go beyond available facts
Question 47: In the last paragraph, what does the author imply is a major function of hypotheses ?
A. Providing direction for scientific research.
B. Sifting through known facts.
C. Communicating a scientist's thoughts to others.
D. Linking together different theories.
Question 48: Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Theories are simply imaginary models of past events.
B. It is better to revise a hypothesis than to reject it.
C. A good scientist needs to be creative.
D. A scientist's most difficult task is testing hypotheses.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 49: Although they had never met before the party, Jim and Jane felt strong affinity to each
other.
A. interest B. moved C. enthusiasm D. attraction
Question 50: The preservation of the dead body was accomplished through a process of
mummification. The ancient left no written accounts as to the execution of this process.
A. reproduced B. carried C. performed D. achieved
Question 51: English as we know today emerged around 1350, after having incorporated many
elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1030.
A. started B. vanished C. developed D. appeared
Question 52: People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating the house and cooking traditional
foods to welcome Tet holiday now.
A. favorite B. national C. customary D. important

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 following questions
A considerable body of research has demonstrated a correlation between birth order and aspects
such as temperament and behavior, and some psychologists believe that birth order significantly affects
the development of personality. Psychologist Alfred Adler was a pioneer in the study of the relationship
between birth order and personality. A key point in his research and in the hypothesis that he developed
based on it was that it was not the actual numerical birth position that affected personality; instead, it
was the similar responses in large numbers of families to children in specific birth order positions that
had an effect. For example, first-borns, who have their parents to themselves initially and do not have
to deal with siblings in the first part of their lives, tend to have their first socialization experiences with
adults and therefore tend to find the process of peer socialization more difficult. In contrast, later-born
children have to deal with siblings from the first moment of their lives and therefore tend to have
stronger socialization skills.
Numerous studies since Adler’s have been conducted on the effect of birth order and personality.
These studies have tended to classify birth order types into four different categories: first-born,
second-born and/or middle, last, and only child.
Studies have consistently shown that first-born children tend to exhibit similar, positive and
negative personality traits. First-borns have consistently been linked with academic achievement in
various studies; in one study, the number of National Merit scholarship winners who are first-borns was
found to be equal to the number of second-and third-borns combined. First-borns have been found to
be more responsible and assertive than those born in other birth-order positions and tend to rise to
positions of leadership more often than others; more first-borns have served in the U.S. Congress and
as U.S. presidents than have those born in other birth-order positions. However, studies have shown
that first-borns tend to be more subject to stress and were considered problem children more often than
later-borns.
Second-born and/or middle children demonstrate markedly different tendencies from first-borns.
They tend to feel inferior to the older child or children because it is difficult for them to comprehend
that their lower level of achievement is a function of age rather than ability, and they often try to
succeed in areas other than those in which their older sibling or siblings excel. They tend to be more
trusting, accepting, and focused on others than the more self-centered first-borns, and they tend to have

a comparatively higher level of success in team sports than do first-borns or only children, who more
often excel in individual sports.
The last-born child is the one who tends to be the eternal baby of the family and thus often exhibits
a strong sense of security. Last-borns collectively achieve the highest degree of social success and
demonstrate the highest levels of self-esteem of all the birth-order positions. They often exhibit less
competitiveness than older brothers and sisters and are more likely to take part in less competitive
group games or in social organizations such as sororities and fraternities.
Only children tend to exhibit some of the main characteristics of first-borns and some of the
characteristics of last-borns. Only children tend to exhibit the strong sense of security and self-esteem
exhibited by last-borns while, like first-borns, they are more achievement oriented and more likely
than middle-or last-borns to achieve academic success. However, only children tend to have the most
problems establishing close relationships and exhibit a lower need for affiliation than other children.
Question 53: The word bodyin paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
A. skeleton B. corpse C. amount D. organization
Question 54: The word keyin paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
A. significant B. locked C. studied D. secret
Question 55: The word it in paragraph 1 refers to________.
A. personality B. component C. hypothesis D. research
Question 56: What is stated in paragraph 1 about Adler?
A. He believed that it was the actual birth order that affected personality.
B. He was one of the first to study the effect of birth order on personality.
C. He was the only one to study birth order.
D. He had found that the responses by family members had little to do with personality.
Question 57: The word traitsin paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to________.
A. fears B. stresses C. marks D. characteristics
Question 58: Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the italic sentence in
paragraph 3? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential
information
A. Several examples support the idea that first-borns have characteristics that make them leaders.
B. An interesting fact that is difficult to explain is that many first-borns have served in high

government positions.
C. In spite of certain characteristics that first-borns possess, many of them become leaders.
D. Because first-borns tend to be very assertive, they are uncomfortable serving in government
positions.
Question 59: The word acceptingin paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.
A. respectable B. tolerant C. affectionate D. admissible
Question 60: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. First-borns tend to do well in individual sports.
B. Last-borns tend to prefer games with fierce competition.
C. Middle children tend to have a preference for team sports.
D. Only children tend to prefer individual over team sports.
Question 61: The phrase more achievement oriented in the paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. more directly involved B. more skilled as leaders
C. more aware of surroundings D. more focused on accomplishments
Question 62: Which of the following would be most likely to have a successful career but few close
friendships?
A. A last-born B. A second-born C. A middle child D. An only child
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 63: A. Atlantic B. Balance C. Admirable D. Pacific
Question 64: A. Aged B. Missed C. Laughed D. Stopped
II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 điểm)
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 65: He tried to study hard. However, he didn’t get high marks.
No matter .
Question 66: He lost his money simply because he wasn’t careful.
If
Question 67: She locked the door so that nobody would disturb her.
She locked the door to

Question 68: “If I were you, I’d look for another job” he said to me.
He suggested
Question 69: I always think about transport costs when job hunting.
I always
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about Tet holiday

















TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC VINH
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN
ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA, LẦN 2 NĂM 2015
MÔN TIẾNG ANH (Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút)
I. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 64 (0,125 x 64 câu = 8 điểm)
Mã đề Câu hỏi Đáp án Mã đề Câu hỏi Đáp án Mã đề Câu hỏi Đáp án Mã đề Câu hỏi Đáp án
132 1 A 209 1 B 357
1

C 485 1 B
132 2 C 209 2 D 357 2 D 485 2 A
132 3 B 209 3 C 357
3
A 485 3 C
132 4 C 209 4 A 357 4 D 485 4 B
132 5 C 209 5 C 357 5 B 485 5 D
132 6 B 209 6 D 357
6
B 485 6 C
132 7 D 209 7 A 357 7 B 485 7 B
132 8 C 209 8 C 357
8
D 485 8 C
132 9 A 209 9 D 357 9 C 485 9 A
132 10 C 209 10 D 357 10 B 485 10 C
132 11 D 209 11 C 357
11
C 485 11 B
132 12 A 209 12 D 357 12 A 485 12 C
132 13 C 209 13 C 357
13
C 485 13 C
132 14 B 209 14 C 357 14 B 485 14 B
132 15 D 209 15 D 357
15
C 485 15 C
132 16 A 209 16 C 357 16 C 485 16 A
132 17 B 209 17 B 357 17 D 485 17 C
132 18 D 209 18 C 357

18
B 485 18 C
132 19 D 209 19 D 357 19 A 485 19 B
132 20 D 209 20 A 357
20
B 485 20 D
132 21 D 209 21 B 357 21 D 485 21 B
132 22 A 209 22 C 357 22 B 485 22 D
132 23 B 209 23 A 357
23
D 485 23 D
132 24 C 209 24 D 357 24 D 485 24 B
132 25 D 209 25 B 357
25
C 485 25 D
132 26 D 209 26 B 357 26 D 485 26 C
132 27 C 209 27 B 357
27
C 485 27 A
132 28 C 209 28 C 357 28 A 485 28 A
132 29 D 209 29 D 357 29 A 485 29 A
132 30 C 209 30 A 357
30
A 485 30 B
132 31 B 209 31 C 357 31 A 485 31 D
132 32 B 209 32 A 357
32
D 485 32 C
132 33 B 209 33 A 357 33 C 485 33 C
132 34 B 209 34 C 357 34 C 485 34 B

132 35 A 209 35 D 357
35
B 485 35 A
132 36 D 209 36 C 357 36 A 485 36 B
132 37 C 209 37 B 357
37
C 485 37 D
132 38 D 209 38 A 357 38 D 485 38 B
132 39 C 209 39 A 357
39
B 485 39 A
132 40 A 209 40 B 357 40 C 485 40 D
132 41 A 209 41 A 357 41 B 485 41 B
132 42 A 209 42 A 357 42 D 485 42 C
132 43 C 209 43 C 357
43
D 485 43 C
132 44 C 209 44 B 357 44 B 485 44 C
132 45 C 209 45 B 357 45 D 485 45 B
132 46 B 209 46 C 357
46
B 485 46 D
132 47 A 209 47 B 357 47 B 485 47 A
132 48 B 209 48 C 357
48
A 485 48 C
132 49 D 209 49 C 357
49
D 485 49 D
132 50 B 209 50 A 357 50 C 485 50 C

132 51 C 209 51 C 357
51
B 485 51 D
132 52 B 209 52 B 357 52 C 485 52 C
132 53 D 209 53 D 357 53 C 485 53 C
132 54 A 209 54 D 357
54
A 485 54 A
132 55 D 209 55 B 357 55 B 485 55 D
132 56 A 209 56 D 357
56
B 485 56 B
132 57 B 209 57 B 357 57 C 485 57 D
132 58 B 209 58 B 357 58 D 485 58 A
132 59 B 209 59 D 357
59
C 485 59 B
132 60 C 209 60 D 357 60 C 485 60 B
132 61 D 209 61 B 357
61
C 485 61 D
132 62 C 209 62 B 357 62 D 485 62 D
132 63 B 209 63 C 357
63
A 485 63 D
132 64 C 209 64 D 357 64 A 485 64 A
II. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 điểm)
A. Rewriting (0,1 x 5 = 0,5 điểm)
Question 1: No matter how hard he tried to study, he didn’t get high marks.
Question 2: If he had been careful, he would not have lost his money.

(If he hadn’t been careless, he would not have lost his money.)
Question 3: She locked the door to avoid being disturbed (by anybody)
Question 4: He suggested that I (should) look for another job.
Question 5: I always take transport costs into account/ consideration when job hunting.
B. Write a paragraph about Tet holiday. (1,5 điểm)
Criteria for marking:
1. Đáp ứng được yêu cầu của đề bài: Đúng dạng là đoạn văn (chứ không phải bài luận), độ dài (ít nhất
là 140 từ),
2. Sự liên kết và mạch lạc (cấu trúc của một đoạn văn: câu chủ đề, câu phát triển ý, câu kết , sử dụng
phương tiện từ liên kết giữa các ý với nhau…)
3. Từ vựng: đa dạng, tránh sự lặp đi, lặp lại, đúng ngữ cảnh; chính tả, sự kết hợp giữa các từ
4. Ngữ pháp: đa dạng cấu trúc ngữ pháp, đúng thời, sự hòa hợp chủ-vị….