Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh số 484

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ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICES
Choose the word whose ITALICIZED part is pronounced differently from the others in each group and write
your answer on the answer sheet (05 points).
1.A. habit B. dolphin C. effective D. climate
2.A. fauna B. authority C. square D. rainfall
3.A. culture B. country C. such D. music
4.A. sacrificed B. trusted C. recorded D. acted
5.A. washes B. leaves C. dresses D. watches
Complete each sentence by choosing the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D and write your answer on the answer
sheet (30 points)
6.Where is he? He should __________ home hours ago.
A. be B. were C. have been D. had been
7.I tried ringing her all morning but I couldn’t get ________.
A. down B. up C. over D. through
8.A: Do you know her number? - B: __________, it’s here somewhere.
A. Let me see B. Mind you C. Well D. You see
9.It’s no use …… him. He never allows anybody to give advice
A. to advise B. advising C. advised D. advise
10. He carried a(n) driving license.
A. untrue B. unfaithful C. artificial D. false
11. Creat a new and put all your files into it.
A. directory B. direction C. director D. directing
12. Students are often advised to look at the first and last …of a book before attempting to read it in details.
A. paragraphs B. headings C. chapters D. titles
13. He travels for 20 years and then he decided to return home.

A. father away B. far and wide C. far from it D. farthest of all
14. As the drug took , the patient bacame quieter.
A. effect B. force C. influence D. action
15. You’re very quiet today. What have you got on your ?
A. spirit B. attention C. mind D. brain
16. I’ve been seeing my girlfriend for 6 months now, I suppose it’s quite a serious _________.
A. friendship B. membership C. companionship D. relationship
17. When she died, she gave _________ all her money to a charity for cats.
A. away B. out C. on D. off
18. He spoke ______ English, so it was difficult to communicate with him.
A. a little B. little C. few D. a few
19. …………… Loch Ness is …………… most famous lake in …………………Scotland.
A. The/the/the B. The/ X/ the C. X/ the/ X D. The/ the/ X
20. Pop music has become _______ in our country in the last few decades. Most young people like it.
A. popular B. favorable C. special D. enjoyable
21. _ Ecotourism has been developed greatly, hasn’t it?
_ Yes. Many people have tried to preserve the ________ of many natural places.
A. reservation B. destruction C. ecology D. nonprofit
22. The Nile, ________, is the home of a great variety of fish.
A. which is in Egypt B. where is in Egypt C. in which is in Egypt D. that is in Egypt
23. I’m _________ you liked the film. I thought it was rather __________.
A. surprise / disappoint B. surprised / disappointed C. surprising / disappointed D. surprised / disappointing
24. Under the tree ______ full of food.
A. a basket was B. was a basket C. are a basket D. were a basket
25. The interviews with parents showed that the vast majority were _______ of teachers.
A. support B. supportive C. supporter D. supporting
26. This one is prettier, but it costs _____ the other one.
A. twice more than B. twice as much as C. as many as D. twice as many as
27. The more he tried to explain, ______ we got
A. the much confused B. the many confusing C. the more confusing D. the more confused

28. _______ money, he would buy a new car
A.If he has B. Were he to have C. Was he to have D. If he do have
29. It is essential that he ______ that contract.
A. refuse B. refuses C. to be refusing D. refusing
30. . … her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.
A. Although B. Despite C. though D. In spite
31. Not only _____ at the post office, ______ at the grocery store.
A. does Mary work / but she also works B. works Mary / but she also works
C. does Mary work / but does she also work D. works Mary / but does she also work
32. A type writer uses ______ electricity.
A. most of B. much C. a large number of D. a great deal of
33. Peter: “I enjoy listening to pop music.” Maria: “______.”
A. I don’t B. I’m, too C. Neither do I D. So do I
34. ______ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to answer his phone call.
A. Having quarreled B. Because having quarreled
C. Because-of she quarreled D. Had quarreled
35. “Never say that again,. ?”
A. won’t you B. do you C. don’t you D. will you
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
for each of the blanks from 36 to 45. (10 points)
Statesmen define a family as “a group of individuals having a common dwelling and related by blood, adoption
or marriage, (36) includes common-law relationships.” Most people are born into one of these groups
and (37) live their lives as a family in such a group. Although the definition of a family may not
change, (38) relationship of people to each other within the family group changes as society changes.
More and more wives are (39) paying jobs, and, as a result, the roles of husband, wife and children are changing.
Today, men expect to (40) for pay for about 40 years of their lives, and, in today’s
marriages (41) which both spouses have paying jobs, women can expect to work for about 30 to 35
years of their lives. This mean that man must learn to do their share of family tasks such as caring for the children and
daily (42) chores. Children, too, especially adolescents, have to (43) with the members
oftheir family in sharing household tasks. The widespread acceptance of contraception has meant that having (44)

is as matter of choice, not an automatic result of marriage. Marriage itself has become a choice. As alternatives
(45) common-law relationships and single-parent families have become socially acceptable, women will become
more independent.
36. A. which B. That C. what D. it
37. A. must B. need C. would D. will
38. A. a B. any C. some D. the
39. A. taking B. making C. keeping D. performing
40. A. live B. work C. hope D. ask
41. A. in B. for C. with D. to
42. A. home B. family C. house D. household
43. A. carry B. deal C. cooperate D. combine
44. A. time B. families C. happiness D. children
45. A. similar to B. like C. such as D. or else
Identify one underlined part that is incorrect in each of the following sentences by choosing the corresponding
letter A, B, C, or D write your answer on the answer sheet (05 points)
46. Each of the (A) nurses report (B) to the operating room when his or her name (C) is called (D).
47. Species like (A)snakes, lizards, coyotes, squirrels, and jack rabbits seems (B) to exist quite happily (C)in the
(D)desert.
48. Dogs that (A)are trained (B) to lead the (C) blind must be loyalty (D), intelligent and calm
49. Mary and her sister (A) hav e just bought (B) two new (C) winters (D) coats at the clearance sale.
50. The amount of (A) women earning Master's (B) Degrees have risen (C) sharply in the recent years (D)
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 51 to 60 (20 points)
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 something a person is
born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop. 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 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
socioeconomic 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 the intelligence.
Gifted people can not 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 instrument is essential for a child who wants to
become an outstanding musician.
51. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ______.
A. different twins generally have different levels of ability
B. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
C. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
D. ability depends both on intelligence and environment
52. Scientists chose twins for their study because ______.
A. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
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. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin
53. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They practice playing their instruments for many years
B. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
D. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured
54. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ______.
A. only their interests in computer games B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their own interests D. their parents’ interests
55. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ______.
A. letting them play their own way B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard D. permitting them to follow their own interests
56. 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
57. The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean ______.
A. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
B. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
C. “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful”
D. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people”
58. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.
A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure
C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
59. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ______.
A. parental support and encouragement B. an expensive education

C. wealthy and loving parents D. good musical instruments
60. The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. other people B. other scientists C. other geniuses D. other children
Read the following sentences and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions from 61 to 70. (10 points)
61. “Leave my house now or I’ll call the police!” shouted the lady to the man.
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn’t leave her house.
C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn’t leave her house.
62. 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.
63. “You should have finished the report by now,” John told his secretary.
A. John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report.
B. John said that his secretary had not finished the report.
C. John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time.
D. John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report.
64. “ If I were you, I would take the job,” said my room-mate.
A. My room-mate was thinking about taking the job. B. My room-mate advised me to take the job.
C. My room-mate introduced the idea of taking the job to me. D. My room-mate insisted on taking the job for me.
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)
I. Rewrite the following sentences using the words given so that it means exactly the same as the first
sentence.
65. These young men became doctors after six years training.
→After these young men _________________________________________________
66. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.
→Paper _________________________________________________
67. A man I don’t know told me about that.
→I was _________________________________________________

68. It takes six hours to drive from here to London.
→It is _________________________________________________
69. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
→Had _________________________________________________
II. Topic: Man is the main factor to worsen the Earth.
People have been living on the Earth for thousands of years. Human activity influences the Earth.
Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes
the Earth a better place to live. In my opinion, the earth is being damaged by human activity. There are many
statements supporting my opinion.
Human activity has damaged natural environment and almost exhausted natural resources. Modern
industry needs more and more resources, including minerals, fuels and water. So we confront of the serious
problems such as the lack of fuels and water. Ecological balance is damaged because factories occupy many
places where animals and plants live. More and more buildings are constructed and forests become less and
less. If we cannot recognize these problems and solve them soon, we would finally lose the environment
suitable for our living.
Another serious problem is "the green-house effect." Human activity decreases forests and increases
the usage of fuels so that the gas of carbon dioxide is output more and more and there are not enough plants
to absorb it. The green-house effect is more obvious and more sensible these years. Due to the effect, icebergs
in the south polar and north polar melt and the sea level becomes higher than before. I am worried about the
cities nearby the sea and hope scientists find an effective method to eliminate the green-house effect.
Although we have advanced machines and our life seems more comfortable than before, we have less
chances to approach natures and less spaces to act. The cities become bigger and if we want to have a picnic
with our friends, we have to drive a long distance to find a natural place. In fact, the spaces of human activity
are being damaged by the skyscrapers and factories.
From the above statements, we can conclude that human activity brings the Earth many damages.
Fortunately people have recognized the point and I believe that the Earth will become a better place to live
with our ceaseless efforts.
THE END