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TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 290)
ĐỀ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: ANH VĂN
Thời gian: 90 phút
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
Blacken the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1: My supervisor is angry with me. I didn’t do all the work I ______ last week.
A. should have done B. need to have done C. may have done D. must have done
Question 2: This cheese isn’t fit for eating. It’s ________ all over after lying in the bin for so long.
A. spoiled B. mouldy C. sour D. rusty
Question 3: ______ , the whole family slept soundly.
A. Hot though the night air was B. Hot though was the night air
C. Hot although the night air was D. Hot although was the night air
Question 4: Linda: " Thomas thinks he knows everything about dinosaurs.” Jill: “________”
A. He’s such a know-all . B. He knew a lot about dinosaurs.
C. He knows enough. D. Everything he knows is all about dinosaurs.
Question 5: The new office block ________ well with its surroundings.
A. blends in B. stands out C. shapes up D. sets off
Question 6: Wife: "The cupboard in our living room is broken." Husband: “________”
A. But it’s big B. We have to pay extra money. C. But it’s small . D. We’ll get it fixed
Question 7: He spent part of ______ afternoon telling them _____ news he couldn’t tell them by _____ phone.
A. the/the/ B. an/ /the C. an/the/the D. the/ /the
Question 8: _______ native to Europe, the daisy has now spread throughout most of North America.
A. Although B. In spite of C. If it were D. That it is
Question 9: In the United States, a primary election is a method ______ voters select the nominees for public
office.
A. that B. is that C. by which D. by those
Question 10: After a great deal of questioning, he decided to come clean and tell the truth.

A. admit B. confess C. agree D. deny
Question 11: He is a ______.
A. capable of taking difficult decisions manager B. manager capable of taking difficult decisions
C. capable manager of taking difficult decisions D. manager capable to take difficult decisions
Question 12: No matter how much pressure you put on Simon, he won’t budge a(n) _______ .
A. inch B. mile C. foot D. metre
Question 13: We couldn’t stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy ________ of his birthday and hurried
to the airport.A. days B. moments C. returns D. regards
Question 14: You must obey the speed limits on public roads. They are designed to keep you safe. You shouldn’t
exceed the speed limit ________ you are an experienced race car driver.
A. even if B. only if C. if D. in the event that
Question 15: Not only________ a good physician but also a talented violist.
A. she is famous as B. she appears to be C. is she known as D. appears as she is
Question 16: Her family has gone to Edinburgh to pay their last ________to uncle Bob who died last week.
A. sympathy B. love C. respects D. honors
Question 17: It’s not easy to make Janet furious. The girl is very gentle by ________.
A. herself B. nature C. personality D. reaction
Question 18: It’s a serious operation for a woman as old as my grandmother. She’s very frail. I hope she ____.
A. gets over B. comes round C. pulls through D. stands up
Question 19: Linda: “What a lovely house you have!” Janet: “ ________”
A. No problem! B. Thank you. Hope you’ll drop in. C. Of course not. It’s not costly D. I
think so.
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Question 20: I can accept criticism in general, but Martin ________ it too far, so I had no other option but to
show my disapproval. A. pushed B. carried C. made
D. put
Question 21: Had you told me that this was going to happen, I ________ it.
A. hadn’t believed B. would never have believed C. can’t believe D. don’t believe
Question 22: My boss has an urgent report for me to write. She demanded that it ________on her desk by 5 p.m
today.

A. was B. be C. will be D. is
Question 23: Jeans like this may have been fashionable in the 60’s, but now they are________ the times.
A. out of B. under C. over D. behind
Question 24: I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.
A. encourage B. congratulate C. respect D. welcome
Question 25: “I don’t suppose there’ll be any seats left,” “ No, I______ .”
A. don’t suppose B. don’t suppose so C. suppose D. supposed not
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress
Question 26: A. indigenous B. significant C. scientific D. peculiar
Question 27: A. developmental B. managerial C. satisfactory D. supernatural
Question 28: A. habitat B. balcony C. bachelor D. gorilla
Question 29: A. punctual B. cognitive C. artistic D. obstinate
Question 30: A. musician B. officer C. pianist D. triangle
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Any list of the greatest thinkers in history contains the name of the brilliant physicist Albert Einstein. His
theories of relativity led to entirely new ways of thinking about time, space, matter, energy, and gravity. Einstein's
work led to such scientific advances as the control of atomic energy, even television as a practical application of
Einstein's work. In 1902 Einstein became an examiner in the Swiss patent office at Bern. In 1905, at age 26, he
published the first of five major research papers. The first one provided a theory explaining Brownian movement,
the zig-zag motion of microscopic particles in suspension. The second paper laid the foundation for the photon, or
quantum, theory of light. In it he proposed that light is composed of separate packets of energy, called quanta or
photons, that have some of the properties of particles and some of the properties of waves. A third paper
contained the "special theory of relativity" which showed that time and motion are relative to the observer, if the
speed of light is constant and the natural laws are the same everywhere in the universe. The fourth paper was a
mathematical addition to the special theory of relativity. Here Einstein presented his famous formula, E = m(cc),
known as the energy mass equivalence. In 1916, Einstein published his general theory of relativity. In it he
proposed that gravity is not a force, but a curve in the space-time continuum, created by the presence of mass.
Einstein spoke out frequently against nationalism, the exalting of one nation above all others. He opposed war and
violence and supported Zionism, the movement to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. When the Nazis

came to power in 1933, they denounced his ideas. He then moved to the United States. In 1939 Einstein learned
that two German chemists had split the uranium atom. Einstein wrote to President Franklin D. Roosevelt warning
him that this scientific knowledge could lead to Germany developing an atomic bomb. He suggested the United
States begin its own atomic bomb research.
Question 31: Einstein's primary work was in the area of
A. chemistry B. biology C. physics D. engineering
Question 32: Which of the following inventions is mentioned in the passage as a practical application of
Einstein's discoveries?
A. Radio B. Automobiles C. Computers D. Television
Question 33: According to the passage, Einstein supported all of the following except
A. the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine B. nationalism
C. atomic bomb research in the United States. D. the defeat of the Nazis.
Question 34: In which country was Einstein born?
A. Switzerland B. United States C. Germany D. Israel
Question 35: What is "Brownian movement"?
A. The zig-zag motion of microscopic particles in suspension B. The emission of electrons from solids when
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struck by light
C. The motion of photons in light D. The basis of the theory of relativity
Question 36: Einstein was a citizen of all of the following countries EXCEPT
A. Belgium B. Germany C. United States D. Switzerland
Question 37: It is clear from the tone of the passage that the author feels
A. Einstein's work in physics was somewhat tarnished by his conservative political views.
B. Albert Einstein was one of the most brilliant thinkers in history.
C. Einstein's work in physics, though theoretically impressive, led to few practical applications.
D. Einstein's theories have been consistently proven incorrect.
Question 38: According to Einstein's special theory of relativity,
A. all properties of matter and energy can be explained in a single mathematical formula.
B. light is composed of separate packets of energy.
C. time and motion are relative to the observer. D. some solids emit electrons when struck by light.

Question 39: In line 15, the word "exalting" most nearly means
A. elevation B. criticism C. support D. elimination
Question 40: According to Einstein, light is composed of separate packets of energy called
A. electrons B. photoelectrons C. quanta D. gamma rays
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart
without a hitch. The score is determined by how well you read lines of letters of different sizes from 20 feet away.
But being able to read the bottom line on the eye chart does not approximate perfection as far as other species are
concerned. Most birds would consider us very visually handicapped. The hawk, for instance, has such sharp eyes
that it can spot a dime on the sidewalk while perched on top of the Empire State Building. It can make fine visual
distinctions because it is blessed with one million cones per square millimeter in its retina. And in water, humans
are farsighted, while the kingfisher, swooping down to spear fish, can see well in both the air and water because it
is endowed with two foveae – areas of the eye, consisting mostly of cones, that provide visual distinctions. One
foveae permits the bird, while in the air, to scan the water below with one eye at a time. This is called monocular
vision. Once it hits the water, the other fovea joins in, allowing the kingfisher to focus both eyes, like binoculars,
on its prey at the same time. A frog’s vision is distinguished by its ability to perceive things as a constant motion
picture. Known as “bug detectors”, a highly developed set of cells in a frog’s eyes responds mainly to moving
objects. So, it is said that a frog sitting in a field of dead bugs wouldn’t see them as food and would starve.
The bee has a “compound” eye, which is used for navigation. It has 15,000 facets that divide what it sees into a
pattern of dots, or mosaic. With this kind of vision, the bee sees the sun only as a single dot, a constant point of
reference. Thus, the eye is a superb navigational instrument that constantly measures the angle of its line of flight
in relation to the sun. A bee’s eye also gauges flight speed. And if that is not enough to leave our 20/20 “perfect
vision” paling into insignificance, the bee is capable of seeing something we can’t – ultraviolet light. Thus, what
humans consider to be “perfect vision” is in fact rather limited when we look at other species. However, there is
still much to be said for the human eye. Of all the mammals, only humans and some primates can enjoy the
pleasures of color vision.
Question 41: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. limits of the human eye B. perfect vision
C. different eyes for different uses D. eye variation among different species
Question 42: The word “criterion” in line 1 is closest in meaning to
A. standard B. need C. expectation D. rule
Question 43: The phrase “without a hitch” is closest in meaning to
A. unaided B. without glasses C. with little hesitation D. easily
Question 44: According to the passage, why might birds and animals consider humans very visually
handicapped?
A. humans can’t see very well in either air or water B. human eyes are not as well suited to our needs
C. the main outstanding feature of human eyes is color vision D. human eyes can’t do what their eyes can do
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Question 45: The word “that” in line 8 refers to
A. foveae B. areas of the eye C. cones D. visual distinctions
Question 46: According to the passage, “bug detectors” are useful for
A. navigation B. seeing moving objects C. avoiding bugs when getting food D. avoiding starvation
Question 47: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true
A. kingfishers have monocular vision B. bees see patterns of dots
C. hawks eyes consist mostly of cones that can allow it to scan with one eye at a time D. humans are farsighted in
water
Question 48: Where in the passage does the author discuss that eyes are useful for avoiding starvation?
A. lines 1-3 B. lines 4-6 C. lines 12-14 D. lines 17-20
Question 49: The phrase “paling into insignificance” is closest in meaning to
A. fading away B. of less importance C. without colored light D. being reduced to little
importance
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. eyes have developed differently in each species B. bees have the most complex eye
C. humans should not envy what they don’t need D. perfect vision is not perfect
Blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 51: Melting (A) glaciers may account the (B) rise in sea level (C) that has taken place (D) during this
century.

Question 52: Of every (A) the major traditions of wood carving (B), the one that is closest (C) in structure to the
tree (D) is the crest pole made by the Native Americans of the Northwest coast.
Question 53: Nuclear energy, despite (A) its early promise as a source of (B) electrical power, is still (C)
insignificant in compared (D) with older and safer energy sources.
Question 54: Realistic novels (A), in trying to present (B) life as it (C) actually is, have written many works that
are noted for (D) their artistry of style.
Question 55: The chorus plays a large (A) part in any (B) oratorio, link (C) areas sung (D) by soloists with
segments of choral music.
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the
blanks
The point of Phobia Awareness Week is to highlight the difficulties that many people face in everyday
situations. It is important to (56) _____ between a fear and a phobia. It's (57) _____ usual for all of us to have our
own peculiar fears, for example being anxious around snakes or nervous about flying. However, only a very small
proportion of us actually have a phobia of these things. When these fears begin to (58) _____ you embarrassment
or you feel that your life is being disrupted then you would be wise to (59) _____ treatment for what could
potentially be a phobia. By far the most (60) _____ phobia and potentially the most disruptive is agoraphobia.
The word derives from Greek and (61) _____ means 'fear of the marketplace' but we apply it today to describe a
distressing (62) _____ in which people avoid going outside because of the awful feelings of anxiety that arise.
Treatment of phobias usually consists of the patient (63) _____ behavioural therapy during which they gradually
get used to being near the object or the situation that causes them fear. Drugs may be (64) _____ to treat anxiety
and many people opt for alternative therapy such as acupuncture or hypnosis to help them come to terms with
their fear and conquer it.
Question 56 A. choose B. distinguish C. select D. pick
Question 57 A. very B. absolutely C. quite D. truly
Question 58 A. cause B. make C. create D. give
Question 59 A. explore B. hunt C. search D. seek
Question 60 A. standard B. average C. normal D. common
Question 61 A. precisely B. specifically C. literally D. exactly
Question 62 A. illness B. condition C. disease D. injury
Question 63 A. undergoing B. taking C. experiencing D. doing

Question 64 A. released B. issued C. certified D. prescribed
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)
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I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the
provided one.
1. She knows a lot more about it than I do.
→ I don't know _________________________________________
2. Let's go abroad for our holiday this year.
→ Why _________________________________________
3. During dinner, the phone rang.
→ While I _________________________________________
4. Your hair needs cutting.
→ It's time you _________________________________________
5. If you run a lot, you'll become healthy.
→ The _________________________________________
II. Topic: Classes are really good for ones who attend? Discuss your opinion about this matter.
Nowadays, it becomes a heatedly debated topic whether a student should be required to attend classes or
not. Some people hold the opinion that the university students should be required to go to classes. However,
others have a negative attitude. If I were forced to agree with one of the two positions, I would stand behind the
latter. My Arguments for this point are listed as follows. I agree with the statement that going to classes should be
optional for university students without reservation since I believe a student is supposed to attend those classes he
or she is interested in.
Naturally, interest is the mother of study. When attracted by a wonderful class, you will attend it
unforcedly and immediately. Nevertheless, not all classes are so popular in reality and no one has interest in every
class. Consequently, you should select the classes you like to attend for a higher efficiency of studying. It can be
given a good example, in current universities, many excellent students almost have the record of skipping some
boring and undesirable classes.
Another reason that can be seen by everyone is that it contributes to build a university student's ability of
learning by himself or herself. Obviously, by choosing good and meaningful classes, giving up those undesirable,
or studying these classes you cannot attend somehow by yourself, you will learn how to distribute your study time

and acquire the capability of learning by yourself, which is tremendously important to modern university students.
Many celebrities, such as Bill Gates, have such powerful ability by not attending some classes when they were in
university.
Admittedly, being required to attend classes has advantages of disciplining the student, however,
considering most university students can discipline themselves on their own, I believe it is sagacious to agree with
that going to classes should be optional for college or university students.
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