Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh số 463

SỞ GD- ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICES
I. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the other.
1. A influential B. opportunity C. temperament D. expectation
2. A. government B. employment C. refusal D. redundant
3. A. improvement B. occasion C. believe D. interest
4. A. industrial B. interfere C. develop D. activity
5. A. extremely B. necessary C. nesesity D. co-operate
II. Choose the best answer to complete each unfinished sentence
6. Fortunately, the demonstration __________ to be quite peaceful.
A. turned into B. turned out C. turned off D. turned up
7. “ How much do you earn, Joe?”
“ I’d __________ “
A. rather don’t say B. better not to say C. rather not say D. prefer not say
8. The traffic in town was very ___________ and I arrived home earlier than expected.
A. light B. weak C. little D. few
9. The witness’s account was not ___________ with the facts.
A. matched B. reliable C. consistent D. confirmed
10. He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will ___________ it through the night.
A. last B. survive C. endure D. make
11. ____________ you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to $100 a day.
A. Unless B. Although C. Provided that D. As soon as
12.I suggest we ___________ outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30.
A. meet B. meeting C. met D. will meet
13.I hope we will be able to avoid ___________ anyone.
A. disappointment B. disappoint C. disappointed D. disappointing

14. Is he really ___________ to judge a brass band contest?
A. efficient B. skillful C. capable D. competent
15. No matter how angry he was he would never ___________ to violence.
A. resort B. recourse C. exert D. resolve
16. The move to a different environment had brought about a significant ___________ in Mary’s state of
mind.
A. impact B. effect C. influence D. change
17. His house is nothing out of the __________; it’s just an average five-room house.
A. normal B. usual C. ordinary D. typical
18. The school __________ a system of monthly tests in place of an annual exam.
A. took B. gathered C. collected D. adopted
19 “I think that the youth are high-flying but inexperienced” “____________ “
A. There’ s no doubt about it. B. Certainly C. Are you kidding me? D. It’s nice of you to say
so
20. What do you think of your new bookkeeper?”
- “He works __________ his figures never need __________.”
A. such efficiently that / to check C. so efficient that / checking
B. such an efficient that / to be checked D. so efficiently that / to be checked
21. It was a horrible ride through pouring rain. _________ he had a puncture and for the last hour had to push
the bicycle.
A. As a matter of fact B. To make matter worse C. Even so D. In fact
22. All through his life he remained _________ resentful of the way he had been abandoned by his parents as
a child.
A. fully B. seriously C. completely D. bitterly
23.: Do you still live there?
B: No, __________. We’ve moved to a new house.
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A. not now B. I do not live C. any longer D. not yet
24. I’m not particular. I’ll wear __________ of your dresses that fits me.
A. some one B. that one C. which one D. any one

25. It is imperative that this letter __________ immediately.
A. were sent B. sent C. be sent D. send
26. The pub was so crowded that he could __________ get to the bar.
A. almost B. barely C. quite D. merely
27. . The teacher asked a difficult question , but finally Ted ___________ a good answer.
A. came up to B. came up for C. came up with D. came out of
28. I’ve had this cold for a week now. I just don’t seem to be able to shake it __________.
A. out B. over C. up D. off
29. It is not surprising that he became a writer because he always longed to see his name__________.
A. in type B. in print C. in letters D. in edition
30. Could you stand_________ for me and teach my English class tomorrow morning, John?
A. up B. down C. out D. in
31. Can you _________ out the answer to number 2?
A. check B. leave C. work D. go
32. The complaints he received were like water off a duck’s ___________.
A. back B. wings C. feather D. body
33. “Don’t forget to do as I have told you.” “_____________ “
A. Yes, I won’t B. No, I will remember C. Yes, I will D. No, I won’t
34. “How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?” “_____________ “
A. “Yes, it’s a long way” B. “ It isn’t very far“
C. “I am sorry I don’t know” D. “You can go there by bus”
35. We can form a negative verb by adding the prefix________ to the verb ”lead”.
A. un- B. dis- C. mis- D. im-
36.” Your parents must be proud of your result at school.” “______________ “
A. Sorry to hear that C. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging C. I am glad you like it D. Of course
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each of the sentences that needs correcting.
37. Drug (A) addition has resulted (B) of many (C) destroyed careers, and (D) expulsions from school or
college.
38. A future system of (A) solid waste (B) managements should begin with (C) reduction in the (D) amount
of waste.

39. A mosquito (A)is filled with blood (B) is carrying (C) twice its own body (D) weight.
40. (A) A desire to eradicate (B) irregular spelling in English (C) can trace back (D) to the sixteenth century.
41. Because (A) not food is (B) as nutritious for a baby as its mother’s milk. Many women are returning (C)
to the pratice of (D) breast feeding.
IV. Read the passage and choose A, B, C, D for each of the following blanks
Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to consider this
taboo question, or put it to others in moments of weakness or confidentiality, you (42) _________ well have
heard some or all of the (43)_________. It's the money, of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining
something to a child. Or it's the satisfaction of a task well-done, the sense of achievement behind the
clinching of an important (44) _________. I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can't say I (45)
_________ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (46) _________ out tickets without
falling over to someone's lap. It's the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (47) _________,
what about farmers? Is it the conversation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is
power and sense of status say those (48) _________ have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved
that nobody has yet recognized their leadership qualities. Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family
or the taxman, I suspect, and I say this under my breath, that most of us work rather as Mr. Micawber lived,
hoping for something to (49) _________ up. We'll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think. We'll
scrape together the (51)_________ and open that little shop we have always dreamed of, or go round the
world, or spend more time in the garden. One day, we'll get that (51) _________ we deserve, but until then at
least we have something to do. And we are so busy doing it that we won't have time to wonder why.
42. A. might B. can C. will D. should
43. A. below B. rest C. following D. latter
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44. A. deal B. position C. job D. engagement
45. A. enjoyed B. wished C. hoped D. felt
46. A. make B. turn C. issue D. give
47. A. one B. case C. question D. problem
48. A. people B. must C. who D. may
49. A. move B. turn C. ease D. end
50 A. resources B. opportunities C. riches D. money

51 A. ambition B. station C. vocation D. promotion
V. Reading comprehension:
TEXT 1. According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or
partially survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain
tips. Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask questions if you
have uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of course,,
you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates. During takeoff and landings you are
advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alterative
exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary
In the even that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your
ankles and keep your head down until the plane come to complete stop. If smoke is present in the cabin, you
should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for
added protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and do
not take personal belongings with you. Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated and when
you jump, do so with your arms and legs extended in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should
move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage
52. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. airline industry accident statistics
B. procedures for evacuating aircraft
C. guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers survival.
D. safety instructions in air travel
53. Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions ?
A. in an emergency B. before locating the exits
C. if smoke is in the cabin D. before take off
54. According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor
A. throughout the flight B. during takeoff and landings
C. especially during landings D. only if an accident is possible
55. According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before takeoff
A. the ones that can be found in the dark B. the two closest to the passenger’s seat
C. the nearest one D. the ones with counted rows of seats between them

56. It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they

A. keep their heads low B. wear a safety belt
C. don’t smoke in or near a plane D. read airline safety statistics
57. Airline passenger are to do all of the following EXCEPT
A. locate the nearest exist
B. ask questions about safety
C. fasten their seat belt before takeoff
D. carry personal belongings in an emergency
58. The word “evacuate” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to_______.
A. evade B. abscond C. vacate D. forestall
59. The word “inflated” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to_______.
A. lifted B. extended C. expanded D. assembled
60. What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss?
A. How to recover your luggage B. Where to go to continue your trip
C. When to return to the aircraft D. How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft
Text 2.
In the very distant geological past all animals were aquatic. The very first vertebrates, or animals with
backbones, of which we have any fossil record, lived in the water. These vertebrates, the fish, were adapted to
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underwater living. Their streamlined bodies were covered with scales to reduce surface friction: they had
muscular tails so that they could swim swiftly in such a dense medium as water; and they were endowed with
gills for breathing underwater.
Descendants of fish-type ancestors crossed the seashore barrier and accommodated themselves to life on
land. As amphibians, they possessed limbs instead of fins and lungs instead of gills. But they never became
completely free of the bonds that tied them to the water; even today many amphibians return to the water to
lay their eggs.
Millions of years after the first clumsy amphibians crawled over the land, newer types of land dwellers
appeared; these animals gave rise to the present-day reptiles and mammals. They were more completely
converted for land dwelling, with bodies and biological activities far different from those of fish. With these

special adaptations, mammals have been able to colonize the woods and meadows, the deserts and high
mountains, often far removed from the sea.
61. Of the animals with backbones, the first to appear were
A. mammals B. fish C. amphibians D. birds
62. Fish are suited to underwater life because of their
A. scales B. gills C. streamlines shape D. All of the above
63. In converting to land life, animals acquired
A. eyes B. lungs C. tails D. warm blood
64 .The word “descendants” in line 6 is closest in meaning to
A. descenders B. offspring C. grandchildren D. ancestors
65. The passage suggests that the first amphibians used their limbs to
A. swim B. crawl C. jump D. run
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as
the provided one.
65. The decorators have finished our first floor.
→
We have _________________________________________
66. Her hobby is one thing that she does not intend to give up.
→
She has _________________________________________
67. That is the best meal I have ever eaten.
→
I have never _________________________________________
68. Home computers used to be much more expensive.
→
Home computers aren’t_________________________________________
69. It was a mistake of mine to park outside the police station.
→
I shouldn’t_________________________________________

II. Topic: Good neighbors are as good as relatives. What do you think about this?
Neighbors are the people who live near us, and their behavior influence our daily life. Good
neighbors can make us feel comfortable and give us many help, and everyone will benefit from a good
relationship among neighbors. In my point of view, these are three conspicuous aspects of the qualities of a
good neighbors.
One of the most important characteristic of good neighbors is that they have a good living habit and
are friendly to others. A person with bad habit will affect your daily life. For example, children are most
likely to be influenced by bad neighbors and carry on bad habits. On the other hand, being friendly is also an
important nature of good neighbors. If neighbors are unfriendly, they are hard to approach and difficult to
get along with.
Another important aspect of good neighbors is that they should be willing to help others. In our daily life,
emergency situations may happen, and we may encounter difficulties which cannot be resolved by ourselves.
At this time, the quickest help we can get is probably from our neighbors. To some degree, neighbors are as
important as relatives to us, because they could provide the immediate help. In the same way, a neighbor who
likes to help others will get help in return. Help each others can form a friendly and harmonious relationship
among the neighbors.
1C 2A 3D 4B 5B 6B 7C 8A 9C 10D
11C 12A 13D 14D 15A 16D 17C 18D 19A 20D
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21B 22B 23A 24D 25B 26B 27C 28D 29B 30D
31C 32A 33D 34C 35C 36C 37A 38B 39A 40C
41A 42A 43C 44A 45D 46D 47B 48C 49B 50D
51D 52C 53D 54B 55B 56A 57D 58B 59B 60D
61B 62D 63B 64B
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