Đề thi thử THQG năm 2015 môn thi tiếng Anh Trường THPT Liễn Sơn - Vĩnh Phúc

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TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
ĐỀ THI THỬ THQG NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ 051
Thời gian: 90 phút
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1. Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
A. describe B. feature C. cancer D. birthmark
2. Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
A. adequate B. ambition C. admission D. umbrella
3. Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
A. ceremony B. petroleum C. relationship D. astonishment
4. Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part.
A. diabetes(iz = đái đường) B. recipe C. degrade D. catastrophe
5. Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part.
A. apparent B. natural C. safety D. accident
6. I planned to go for a walk but the rain put me ____ the idea.
A. of B. off C. against D. on
7. It isn't ____ worrying about the traffic. We'll only be a few minutes late.
A. of value B. important C. worth D. necessary
8. I remembered ____ up in that house with my brothers and sisters
A. to grow B. to growing C. grow D. growing
9. After running up the stairs I was quite ____ breath.
A. beyond B. from C. out of D. without
10. Has Tony's book ____ yet?
A. brought out B. come out C. drawn up D. published
11. The inspector ____ to say whether there were any suspects.
A. avoided B. denied C. refused D. stopped
12. I regret ____ that your application has been unsuccessful.
A. say B. saying C. have said D. to say
13. The hotel was terrible, but the wonderful beach ____ our disappointment.

A. got over B. faced up to C. saw to D. made up for
14. Jack has decided to ____ the time he spends watching television.
A. come up with B. cut down on C. run out of D. see to
15. Helen is very excited ____ going to work in Germany.
A. about B. for C. with D. to
16. ____ did I realise that the burglar was still in the house.
A. Only after B. Only then C. Seldom D. Under no circumstances
17. In the old days it was not considered lady____ for a woman to smoke in public if at all.
A. like B. ful C. ish D. worthy
18. They haven't really been to China, ____ they ?
A. were B. did C. have D. had
19. My husband, ____ favourite hobby is stamp collecting, has many rare stamps
A. whom B. whose C. which D. that
20. I disagree. My ideas are entirely opposite ____ yours.
A. to B. from C. of D. against
21. Some people never set ____ to become rich and famous
A. up B. out C. off D. across
22. I didn't learn much Greek ____ I was in Crete.
A. as B. during C. since D. while
23. The more ____ we walk the longer it will take us to get home
A. slowly B. slower C. slowest D. slow
24. I'd rather you ____ smoke in the office
A. couldn't B. mustn't C. shouldn't D. didn't
25. A certificate from Cambridge University is a valuable ____.
A. examination B. qualification C. production D. paper
26. I'll go shopping with you ____ I can get back in time for the lecture at 2 p.m.
A. in order that B. so that C. such that . as long as
27. I'd strongly ____ against staying up late the night before an important examination.
A. argue . advise C. recommend D. suggest
28. He turned ____ the offer of a new job and stayed with his present employer.

A. up . down C. out D. off
29. You should take an umbrella. ____ it rains and you get wet.
A. Although B. What . Suppose D. In case
30. The food will be wonderful if you follow the ____ carefully.
A. instructions B. plan C. receipt  . recipe
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The steamer (nồi hơi, tàu, máy hơi nước) Mongolia was built of iron. It was due at eleven a.m. on Wednesday,
the 9th of October, at Suez. The Mongolia sailed regularly between Brindisi and Bombay (31 – via) the Suez Canal,
and was one of the fastest steamers belonging to the company. Two men were walking up and down the dock ( vũng
đậu tàu) at Suez (32 - among) the crowd of natives and strangers in this fast-growing town. One was the British consul
(lãnh sự) at Suez who was in the (33 - habit) of watching, from his office window, English ships daily passing to and
fro along the great canal.
The other was a showing unmistakable (k thể nhầm) sign of impatience, nervously (34 - pacing) up and down,
and unable to stand (35 - still) for a moment. This was Fix, one of the detectives who had been sent from England in
search of the bank robber. It was his task to (36 – observe) every passenger who arrived at Suez, and to follow up any
suspicious (37 – character), or anyone who bore a (38 - resemblance) to the description of the criminal which he had
received two days before from police headquarters at London. "So you say, consul," he asked for the twentieth time,
"that this steamer is never (39 - behind) schedule?" "No, Mr. Fix," replied the consul. "The Mongolia has always been
(40 - ahead) of the time required by the company's regulations."
31. A. via B. near C. over D. beside
32. A. within B. among C. in D. between
33. A habit B. style C. routine D. way
34. A. crawling B. pacing C. jumping D. hopping
35. A. quiet B. motionless C. unmoving D. still
36. A. see B. observe C. look D. view
37. A. character B. man C. being D. human
38. A. familiarity B. correspondence C. coincidence D. resemblance
39. A. behind B. before C. after D. off
40. A. before B. after C. ahead D. behind
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The London Tea Trade Centre is on the north of the River Thames. It is the centre of an industry of (41 -
great) importance in the lives of the British. Tea is without doubt the British national drink: every man, woman and
child over ten years of age has (42 - on) average over four cups a day or some 1500 cups annually. Some thirty per
cent of the world’s exports of tea make its way to London. Britain is (43 – by far) the largest importer of tea in the
world. Samples of the vast amounts of tea brought into the country to (44 - satisfy) the national thirst go to the London
Tea Trade Centre, where they are tasted by (45 - skilled) professional tea tasters before being sold at each week’s tea
sale. It is fascinating to see them at work. Over a hundred samples are (46 – laid out) in a line on long tables. Teas are
generally tasted with milk, (47 - since) that is how the majority in Britain drink their tea. The tasters move down the
line with surprising speed, tasting each sample from a spoon and deciding what is a (48 – fair) price for each tea. The
types of tea that are popular in Britain are (49 - comparatively) inexpensive but they are of a very high quality. The
best are delicate (50 - mixtures) of numerous teas from different sources and countries of origin.
41. A. high B. wide C. great D. large
42. A. for B. by C. at D. on
43. A. considerably B. by far C. largely D. by much
44. A. satisfy B. match C. answer D. serve
45. A. effective B. skilled C. developed D. handy
46. A. composed B. put up C. settled D. laid out
47. A. out of B. since C. so D. owing to
48. A. fine B. right C. fair D. deserved
49. A. roughly B. comparatively C. slightly D. approximately
50. A. mixtures B. associations C. unions D. gatherings
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A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and
the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes. The first fact is that burglars and
other intruders (kẻ xâm nhập) prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously empty. This is much less
of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother.
There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs
that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do
not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt (xúi giục, hấp
dẫn) any burglar.

Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat
(thảm lau chân) or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It
is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate (hoang vắng) area
be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter (ngăn chặn) any potential criminal from approaching your house
by fitting security lights to the outside of your house.
But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned (đã nêu trên) precautions, a burglar or intruder has
decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows
provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before
going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows
may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit
window locks to the inside of the window.
What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio (sân trong) doors, which are easily forced open, should
have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm
if you can afford it as another line of defense against intruders.
A sobering (đúng mực) fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the
trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus (ma gà, kẻ giả danh) officials or
workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise (quan sát kĩ) callers at
your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you are absolutely sure they are
genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.
If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder,
then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait for help.
51. A well-protected house ____.
A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
C. is a lot of bother to maintain. D. is very unlikely to be burgled.
52. According to the writer, we should ____.
A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out when we have to.
C. always keep the curtains closed. D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.
53. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot ____.
A. is predictable. B. is useful.
C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key.

54. What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?
A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing
55. The 'aforementioned precautions' refer to steps that ____.
A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not. C. will stop a potential burglar.
B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe.
D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home.
56. Gaining entry to a house through a small window ____.
A. is surprisingly difficult. B. is not as difficult as people think.
C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. D. is tried only by very determined burglars.
57. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms ____.
A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money.
C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items.
58. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole____.
A. will prevent your home being burgled. B. avoids you having to invite people into your home.
C. is only necessary for elderly people. D. gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
59. What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?
A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine
60. The best title for the text is____.
A. Increasing household crime. B. Protecting your home from intruders.
C. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. D. Burglary statistics
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What I love about my job is the variety. I get enquiries (việc điều tra) from people all over the world asking
me how they should go about setting up their own website. I’ve been asked about so many subjects - anything from
someone wanting to teach people how to throw boomerangs to another people selling paper flowers which they make
at home in their spare time.
Obviously with all the thousands of websites available at the click of a button, you want to create an
impression with your website so that it becomes a must-see destination. Not everyone is prepared, however, for the
way in which a website can become so popular that it actually has to be closed down.
When people first set up their websites they probably pay their web advertiser a monthly fee based on the
number of hits (visitors) or page impressions their site receives. If they can pay their monthly fee without it costing

them too much, that is the best that most people hope for. One guy, Pete Bennett, whom I helped, wanted to set up a
one-stop shop to provide decent images of the world’s flags. He’d been fascinated by flags since his boyhood and had
no idea that thousands of other people share his passion. Anyway, in one month his web page had over 1.5 million hits.
As a result his internet provider trebled (gấp 3) the fee that he was being charged. He wasn’t a rich person and he
couldn’t afford to spend that amount of money on a hobby without any benefit to him, so he decided to carry
advertising on his site. He found a company which specializes in smaller sites and adverts were added to the pages on
his website. So, although he doesn’t make a huge profit, at least his hobby provides him with a small income.
If you have specialist skills or expertise, it can pay you to sell the products that people want. I helped one
woman design a page to advertise the fact that she tells fortunes, based on the information that her clients supply her
with. If you want her to tell your fortune, you fill in a questionnaire online your age, date of birth, hobbies, interests
and so on and for a small fee she e-mails you back your fortune. You can print it out and it looks really good,
decorated with moons and stars, your zodiac (hoàng đạo) sign and your birthstone. I tried it myself and although I’m
not sure I believe it, my future according to her is positive and exciting. I also found out that for someone born in
August, like me, the birthstone is a peridot (đá/ngọc peridot), a pale green stone which I’d never even heard of!
I also get a fair number of complaints from people e-mailing me to say that they can’t access the website.
When they click on the site a message appears on their screen saying ‘An error has occurred in the script (bản chính)
on this page’. This usually happens when someone has tried to achieve fancy effects on their website by using
programming techniques based on a scripting language. This means that unless they really know what they are doing,
whoever designed the site has probably made a mistake in their programming. This is where people like me come in.
Most computer instruction guides make things appear quite straightforward, but unless you’re very skilled, you’re
likely to run into problems. It’s generally worth getting a professional to help you set up your site in the first place
otherwise people like me would be out of work. And let’s face it, this is big business.
61. What does Paul Howells enjoy most about his job?
A. Dealing with different people. B. His worldwide contacts.
C. Teaching design skills. D. The range of topics.
62. What does Paul mean by ‘a must-see destination’ in paragraph 2?
A. A website that can no longer be seen B. A website that everyone wants to visit
C. A website that does not make a charge D. A website that has been well prepared
63. Why did Pete Bennett set up a website on flags?
A. He knew lots of people shared his interest. B. He hoped to make a lot of money.

C. A web advertiser wanted to sell flags. D. He’d been interested in flags for years.
64. What word can best replace the word “hits” in paragraph 3?
A. bad effects B. beats C. attacks D. visits
65. Why did Pete Bennett accept advertising on his website?
A. To attract more hits. B. To repay the huge fee. C. To add more interest. D. To help him earn some money.
66. Who are the “clients” in paragraph 4 referred to?
A. Interested people B. Web page designers C. Internet providers D. Product advertisers
67. Why do error messages sometimes appear?
A. People make a mistake in their e-mail address. B. People try to put too much on the web page.
C. People have used a program incorrectly. D. People have clicked on the wrong button.
68. What comment does Paul make about setting up a website?
A. It is usually fairly easy to do. B. You must use a good instruction guide.
C. It can be quite complicated. D. You should rely on your own skills.
69. What word can best replace the word “script” in paragraph 5?
A. instruction B. picture C. handwriting D. play
70. What does Paul’s final sentence suggest about his work?
A. There’s a lot of money to be made in designing websites. B. There are far too many websites on the internet.
C. There’s a big chance of becoming unemployed. D. There are more web page designers than necessary.
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71. Mr. Fogg suggested that they should wait until the nightfall before taking any action.
A B C D
72. At half past twelve o'clock the train stopped at Burhampoor where I was able to purchase
A B C
some Indian slippers, decorated with false pearls.
D
73. The travellers had a hasty breakfast and started off for the castle, after follow down the bank of a small river.
A B C D
74. There has been a gradual decrease in the number of murder every year.
A B C D
75. Maria needs retyping the report before she hands it into the managing director.

A B C D
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76. I have not experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu since I was a child.
A. Not since I was a child have I experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu.
B. It was not until a child that I experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu.
C. I hadn’t experienced such a hurricane as Chanchu in my childhood.
D. Since I was a child have I experienced so terrible a hurricane as Chanchu.
77. I did not know what she would say, and I did not care what she would say.
A. I do not know or care what she would say either. B. What she would say should not have been known nor cared.
C. What she would say I never know nor care. D. I neither knew nor cared for what she would say.
78. I am as happy as possible at the moment.
A. I couldn’t be happier at the moment. B. I am happier than ever before right now.
C. I am as happy at the moment as before. D. I used to be happier than at the moment.
79. “You are not allowed to smoke in this room, Ben,” said his sister.
A. Ben’s sister told him off smoking in that room.
B. Ben’s sister told him that he wasn’t allowed to smoke in that room.
C. Ben’s sister told him that he had no allowances to smoke in that room.
D. Ben’s sister allowed him not to smoke in that room.
80. I’d prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me.
A. I’d not prefer his saying all those embarrassing things about me.
B. I’d prefer him not saying all those embarrassing things about me.
C. His having said all those things about me is preferentially embarrassing.
D. I’d sooner he hadn’t said all those embarrassing things about me.
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