Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh số 189

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TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 189)
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
Find the word with stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question.
1. A. compulsory B. objective C. publication D. statistical
2. A. reaction B. miserable C. knowledge D. accident
3. A. pleasure B. sanguine C. guaranty D. optimistic
4. A. generous B. pagoda C. address D. control
5. A. explosion B. expectation C. calculation D. disappear
Choose the best options to complete the sentences.
6. Never in my life _____such a beautiful sunset.
A. I have seen B. I do see C. have I seen D. do I see .
7. We intend to ____with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one
A. do up B. do away C. do in D. do down
8. ______did Tom realise there was a danger.
A. Upon entering the store B. When he entered the store
C. After he had entered the store D. Only after entering the store
9. My lillte children _________to the water park every Sunday.
A. enjoy taking B. enjoy to be taken C. enjoy being taken D. are enjoyed to take
10. Rarely ____to work on her own.
A. she is seen B. does she seen C. is she seen D. does she
11. There was nothing special about him _____from his bright eyes.
A. but B. except C. for D. apart
12. The shop assistant said that he would check to see if he had anymore copies of the book in ___.
A. surplus B. supply C. stock D. store
13. The conference had to be put ____until a later date.
A. on B. away C. off D. up

14. "Is Nigel still here?" - " Yes , but hurry up , he is just ____"
A. to leave B.about leaving C. to be leaving D.
about to leave
15. The whole situation is getting out of ____.Let's do something before it turns into a bitter row.
A. capacity B. charge C. hand D. discipline
16. "Why don't we go to the cinema?" - " It's too late; the film ____started by now."
A. will be B. is going to be C. shall have D. will have
17. The United States consists of 50 states, __________has its own government.
A. each of which B. hence each C. they each D. each of that
18. _________entering the hall, she found everyone waiting for her.
A. At B. Of C. With D. On
19. We try to _____to see our parents at least twice a month.
A. call up B. go up C. come on D. drop in
20. That machine ought _____before it left the factory but it apparently was not .
A. to test B. to be testing C. to have tested D. to have been
tested
21. Did you understand ______?
A. what he said B. what did he say C. what has he said D. what he is saying
22. When her father died I wrote her a letter to express my _____
A. generosity B. appreciation C. sympathy D. gratitude
23. Luckily , by the time we got there , the painting ______
A. didn't sell B. hadn't sold C. wasn't sold D. hadn't been sold
24. He had to leave his family ____when he went abroad to work.
A. at a loss B. behind C. out D. at all costs
25. The situation was further complicated by John 's _____
A. decision B. undecidedness C. indecision D. indecisiveness
26. I do not think that purple shirt ____with your yellow skirt.
A. suits B. fits C. goes D. wears
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27. I passed the test .I ______it without your help.

A. would not pass B. wouldn't have passed C. didn't pass D. had not passed
28. To take off her boots or to put them on was an agony to her, but it ____an agony for years.
A. was B. were C. had been D. has been
29. I am under the weather today. Under the weather means ____
A. sick B. happy C. sad D. disappointed
30. ____the commitee, I'd like to thank you for your generous donation.
A. According to B. On behalf of C. In addition to D. Thanks to
Choose the sentence ( A, B, C or D ) which is closest in meaning to the one in bold.
31. You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind. B. You should persuade him to change his
mind.
C. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn’t listen.
D. You didn’t persuade him to change because of his mind.
32. Do you have a good relationship with your boss?
A. Are you getting along with your boss? B. Are you geting along to your boss?
C. Are you geting along with your boss? D. Are you getting along to your boss?
33. They haven't heard any news from him so far.
A. No news has been heard from him so far B. No news is heard from him so far.
C. No news have been heard from him so far. D. Any news has been heard from him so far.
34. Though she was very tired, she agreed to help her son with his homework.
A. She would have helped her child with his homework if she hadn’t been tired.
B. Despite of her tiredness, she was eager to help her son with his homework.
C. Even if feeling tired, she agreed to help her son with his homework.
D. Tired as she was, she agreed to help her son with his homework.
35. What he did came as no surprise to me.
A. He told me that he was not surprise. B. He was surprised when I came.
C. I was not surprised by his actions. D. His behaviour surprised me.
Read the paragraph carefully and choose the best options.
In the twentieth century, people depend on unlimited energy to power their everyday lives. A wide range
of energy -run devices and modern coveniences are taken for granted, and although it may seem that we will

never in danger of living without thoses coveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are dwindling
rapidly. Scientists are constantly searching for new sources of power to keep modern society running.
Whether future populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend on this
sesearch.
Coal, oil, and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power. However, not only are
supplies of these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. If the energy demands of the future
are to be met without seriously harming the environment, existing alternative energy sources must be
improved or further explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, wind, and geothermal
power, as well as energy from new, nonpolluting types of fuels. Each of these alternatives, however, has
advantages and disadvantages.
Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere;
however, they are costly to build and maintain, and they pose the daunting problem of what to do with nuclear
wastes. Hydroelectricity power is inexpensive nd environmentally safe, but impractical for communities
located far from moving water .Harnessing energy from tides and waves has similar drawbacks. Solar power
holds great promise for the future but methods of collecting and concentrating sunlight are as yet inefficient,
as are mothods of harnessing wind power.
Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy.
Conservation efforts coupled with renewable energy resourses, such as combination of solar, water, wind and
geothermal energy and alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen, wil ensure supplies of clean,
affordable energy for humanity's future.
36. The passage suggests that ___________________
A. people use energy without giving great thought to where it's coming from.
B. the search for energy sourses is mainly a problem for future .
C. sientists believe we will never go have to without our modern conveniences .
D. modern society requires a minimum amount of energy to keep it running .
37. It can be inferred from the passage that _______________
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A. most alternative enrgy sources have proven to be impractical .
B. many alternative enrgy sources are environmatlly hazadous.
C. nuclear power solves one problem while creating others. D. solar and wind power are not promising

for the future.
38. From the passage , It can be inferred that to solve our energy problems __________
A. we will have to stop using many our modern conveniences.
B. scientists will have to find one major source of nonpolluting energy.
C. scientists will have to find ways to increase our supplies of coal, oil and gas.
D. a combination of conservation and invention will be needed.
39. The word "dwindling " in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.
A. increasing B. diminishing C. changing D. limiting
40. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The search for alternative energy sources is not over.
B. Our present energy sources must be eliminated and replaced with alternative sources.
C. Alternative sources of energy on this planet are very limited.
D. Demand for energy in the future are likely to decrease.
Read the following passage, choose the best answer ( A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage.
SOME GOLDEN TIPS FOR MANAGING STRESS
+ Notice what (48)____you feel very anxious .Face your anxieties.
+ See what you can change in those areas (49)____you are doing too much.
+ Are you (50)____to things? Is it neccessary to get upset / anxious / angry?
+ Are you breathing too fast? Slow, deep (51)____helps you relax.
+ Try using some relaxation techniques (52)____yoga or biofeedback .They can be very useful in helping you
relax.
+ Get strong! (53)____you are not too fat. Don't (54)____tooo much coffee or alcohol .Do you need to smoke
so much or even at all? Exercise threee or four times a week, but don't exercise too much .It can be bad for
you.
+ Don't forget your friends.They can give you very (55)____support and help, as you can to them.
41. A. causes B. makes C. has D. drives
42. A. where B. there C. which D. while
43. A. exaggerating B. overestimating C. overcareful D. overreacting
44. A. breathing B. inhaling C. breath D. blowing
45. A. similar B. such as C. liking D. the same as

46. A. Remember B. Ensure C. Make sure D. Reassure
47. A. Swallow B. consuming C. eat D. drink
48. A. trustworthy B. valuable C. endless D. exceptional
Read the paragraph carefully and choose the best options. POLES APART
Many are surprised to learn that Antarctica is nearly twice the size of the United States. The name
Antarctica was coined to mean "opposite to the Artic". It is just that in many ways. Antarctica is a high, ice-
covered land-mass. In the Artic the landmass are grouped around the ice-covered Artic Ocean.
Largely because of this difference, the climate of the two areas is very different. Antarctica is the coldest
area in the world .On the average it is about 30 degrees colder than the Artic .At the South Pole, nearly 10,000
feet high, monthly mean temperature run well below rezo .Only in coastal regions do temperatures sometimes
rise about freezing in the summer (December to March) In contrast, near the North Pole monthly mean
temperatures often rise above freezing.
At both poles, daily temperatures may drop far below the monthly mean. At the American South Pole
Station, winter temperatures sometimes fall below - 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Elsewhere, on higher parts of the
south polar plateau, even lower temperatures are recorded .A temperature of -127 degrees Fahrenheit was
measured in August 1960 .It is the world's record low temperature.
Partly because of this climatic difference, the land animals and plants of the two regions are very different.
On the continent of Antarctica, there are very few plants .In the Artic there are many plants .In some of the
few ice-free areas of Antarctica, mosses, lichens, and algae are found .Penguins polulate Antarctic coastlines
but do not exist in the Artic. The land animals of the Artic are foxes, bears, reindeer, and lemmings. These
animals are unknown in the Antarctic. Old rock layers show that this "oppositeness" between north and south
extends far back into the early chapters of earth history.
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Ice is the great feature of Antarctica. More than 4.5 million square miles of ice sheet cover the area. Great
rivers of ice, called glaciers push down the mountains. Antarctica is the storehouse of about 85 percent of the
total world supply of ice.
The ice cap is very thick, averaging nearly 8,000 feet .At one spot. Scientists have found the distance from
the surface to the rock undertneath the ice to be more than 13,000 feet.
49. The coldest area in the world is ________
A. the Artic B. Antarctica C. Siberia D. the Noth Pole

50. The world's record low temperature was recorded in _____
A. 1950 B. 1960 C. 1970 D. the 19th century .
51. How much of the world 's ice is located in Antarctaca ?
A. 15 % B. 55 % C. 85 % D. 4.5 %
52. Compared to the US , Antarctica is ______________
A. the same size B. twice the size C. 4 times the size D. half the size
53. Some areas of Antarctica are _______
A. ice free B. very humid C. quite mild D. very warm
54. One type of animal found in the Artic is the ______________
A. fox B wolf C opossum D penguin.
55. The author develops his point through _______________
A. comparison and contrast B. theories and proof C. characters and actions D. definitions and
examples
56. The author implies that if Antarctica 's ice melted _______________
A. coatal areas of the world would be flooded B.ocean currents would shift direction
C. climate would change drastically everywhere. D. there would be more oceans
57. The name Antarctica, meaning " opposite to the artic", was based on __________
A. insufficient exploration B. inaccurate infermation C. adequate knowledge D. traditional beliefs
58. It may be concluded that _____________-
A. life at the North Pole is more tolerable than at the South Pole. B. The Artic is a solid land mass
C. penguins could not live at the North Pole D. there are no animals on the two
poles
Read the following passage, choose the best answer ( A, B, C, or D) to complete the passage. Choose the
underlined part among A, B, C Or D which needs correcting.
59. The professor was considering postponing the examination until the following week because the students’
confusion.
A B C D
60. Having finished his term paper before the deadline, it was delivered to the professor before the class.
A B C D
61. In my opinion, I think the problem should be solved as soon as possible.

A B C D
62. Lack of sanitation in restaurants are a major cause of disease in some areas of the country.
A B C D
63. Animals and man use the energy finding in the food to operate their body and muscles.
A B C D
54. Some of them will probably want to dance during they are listening to the records.
A B C D
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.
1. “Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara”? said John
=> John suggested_________________________________________
2. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
=> Despite his_________________________________________
3. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
=> This is the first_________________________________________
5. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
=> Plans_________________________________________
5. It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday
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=> You_________________________________________
II. Topic: Living in city or countryside makes differences to anyone. What do you think about this?
I grew up in a small town and then moved to a big city, so I have experienced the good and bad sides
of both. I never thought that I would like living in a big city, but I was wrong. After ten years of living in one, I
can't imagine ever living in a small town again.
Small towns and big cities both have some problems in terms of transportation. In a small town, you
have to own a car to ensure a comfortable living. You can't get around without one because there isn't any
kind of public transportation. Big cities generally have heavy traffic and expensive parking, but there you
have a choice of taking public transportation. It's not free, but it's often cheaper than driving when you
consider gas and time. Especially if you don't have a car, you're better off in the city.

I love the excitement of big cities. Small towns have a slow pace. Large cities mean you have to adapt
to a variety of situations, like finding a new route to work or trying a new restaurant. I enjoy that challenge
very much. Another pan of the excitement of city living is the variety of cultural activities available. There is a
wide assortment of theatre, music and dance performances available in big cities. These things are rare in
small ones.
The final thing I like about large cities is the diversity of the people. The United States is made up of
people of different races, religions, abilities, and interests. However, you seldom find such a variety of people
in a smaller town. I think that living in an area where everyone was just like me would quickly become
boring.
Of course, security is a concern, and that's one area where small towns are superior to big cities. Still,
I would rather be a bit more cautious and live in a large city than to feel secure but bored.
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