đề thi thử tiếng anh đại học các trường THPT chuyên trên toàn quốc đề số (9)

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ĐỀ SỐ 25
Đề thi thử đại học lần I (2011) - Trường THPT Thái Phiên – Đà Nẵng
Mã đề số: 145

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 1 to 10.
Experiments have shown that in selecting personnel for a job, interviewing is at best a hindrance, and may
even cause harm. These studies have disclosed that the judgments of interviewers differ markedly and hear
little or no relationship to the adequacy of job applicants. Of the many reasons why this should be the case,
three in particular stand out. The first reason is related to an error of judgment known as the halo effect. If a
person has one noticeable good trait, their other characteristics will be judged as better than they really are.
Thus, an individual who dresses smartly and shows self-confidence is likely to be judged capable of doing a
job well regardless of his or her real ability.
Interviewers are also prejudiced by an effect called the primacy effect. This error occurs when interpretation
of later information is distorted by earlier connected information. Hence, in an interview situation, the
interviewer spends most of the interview trying to confirm the impression given by the candidate in the first
few moments. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that such an impression is unrelated to the aptitude of the
applicant.
The phenomenon known as the contrast effect also skews the judgment of interviewers. A suitable candidate
may be underestimated because he or she contrasts with a previous one who appears exceptionally intelligent.
Likewise, an average candidate who is preceded by one who gives a weak showing may be judged as more
suitable than he or she really is.
Since interviews as a form of personnel selection have been shown to be inadequate, other selection
procedures have been devised which more accurately predict candidate suitability. Of the various tests
devised, the predictor which appears to do this most successfully is cognitive ability as measured by a variety

of verbal and spatial tests.
1: This passage mainly discusses the
A. effects of interviewing on job applicants
B. inadequacy of interviewing job applicants
C. judgments of interviewers concerning job applicants
D. techniques that interviewers use for judging job applicants
2: The word "hindrance" in line 1 is closest in meaning to
A. encouragement B. assistance C. procedure D. interference
3: The word "they" in line 5 refers to
A. judgments B. applicants C. interviewers D. characteristics
4: According to the passage, the halo effect
A. stands out as the worst judgmental error
B. takes effect only when a candidate is well dressed
C. exemplifies how one good characteristic colors perceptions
D. helps the interviewer's capability to judge real ability
5: The word "confirm" in line 10 is closest in meanings to
A. conclude B. verify C. recollect D. misrepresent
6: According to the passage, the first impression
A. can easily be altered
B. is the one that stays with the interviewer
C. is unrelated to the interviewer's prejudices
D. has been repeatedly demonstrated to the applicant
7: The word "this" in line 19 refers to
A. devise personnel selection
B. measure cognitive ability
C. predict candidate suitability
D. devise accurate tests
8: The author mentions all of the following reasons why interviewing is not an accurate way to predict candidate
suitability EXCEPT the

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A. halo effect B. primacy effect
C. contrast effect D. cognitive effect
9: The paragraphs following the passage most likely discuss which of the following?
A. Other reasons for misjudgments of applicants
B. More information on the kinds of judgmental effects
C. More information on cognitive ability tests
D. Other selection procedures included in interviewing
10: Where in the passage does the author discuss the effect of comparing two candidates?
A. Lines 3-5 B. Lines 7-9 C. Lines 13-15 D. Lines 18-20
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 11 to 20.
Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of minimal species
that have either become extinct or have neared extinction. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the
jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2300 and, 'by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be
down to zero. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused
almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in personal
gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is part of what is causing the problem of extinction.
Animals like the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are a valuable part of the world's ecosystem.
International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival, and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in order
to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge
admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world
organizations for support. With the money they get, they can invest equipment and patrols to protect the
animals. Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tide of animal extinction is an international boycott of
products made from endangered species. This seems fairly effective, but will not by itself, prevent animals

from being hunted and killed.
11: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. the Bengal tiger B. international boycotts
C. endangered species D. problems with industrialization
12: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "alarming" in the first paragraph?
A. dangerous B. serious C. gripping D. distressing
13: The word "callousness" in the first paragraph could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. indirectness B. independence C. incompetence D. insensitivity
14: The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast
A. a problem and a solution
B. a statement and an illustration
C. a comparison and a contrast
D. specific and general information
15: What does the word "this" in the first paragraph refer to?
A. endangered species that are increasing
B. Bengal tigers that are decreasing
C. poachers’ seeking personal gratification
D. sources that may not be accurate
16: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. Since the world down to zero.
B. What is alarming personal gratification.
C. Countries around for support.
D. With the money endangered species.
17: Which of the following could best replace the word "allocated" in the second paragraph?
A. set aside B. combined C. organized D. taken off
18: The word "defray" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. lower B. raise
C. make a payment on D. make an investment toward
19: The author uses the phrase "stem the tide" in the second paragraph to mean ______________
A. touch B. stop C. tax D. save

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20: Which of the following best describes the author's attitude?
A. forgiving B. concerned C. vindictive D. surprised

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 21 to 30.
GLOBAL WARMING
Few people now the reality of global warning and its effects on the world's climate. Many scientists
(21)____________ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (22) ____________ the world's
temperatures and are convinced that, more than (23) ____________ before, the Earth is at (24) ____________
from the forces of the wind, rain and sun. According to them, global warming is making extreme weather
events, such as hurricanes and droughts, even more (25) ____________ and causing sea levels all around the
world to (26)____________. Environmental groups are putting (27)____________ on governments to take
action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given (28)____________ by factories and power
plants, thus attacking the problem at its source. They are in (29)____________of more money being spent on
research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power stations.
Some scientists, (30)____________, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases
into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results. Global
warming, it seems, is to stay.
21: A. give B. put C. take D. have
22: A. in B. at C. by D. to
23: A. yet B. never C. once D. ever
24: A. threat B. danger C. risk D. harm
25: A. strict B. severe C. strong D. heavy
26: A. raise B. arise C. rise D. lift

27: A. force B. pressure C. persuasion D. encouragement
28: A. off B. away C. up D. over
29: A. belief B. request C. favour D. suggestion
30: A. but B. although C. despite D. however
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
31: A. clarification B. cooperation C. desertification D. eligibility
32: A. diplomatic B. committee C. industrialism D. exaggerate
33: A. futurologist B. encouragement C. engineering D. inappropriate
34: A. integrate B. implement C. flexible D. humanities
35: A. guidebook B. interviewer C. managerial D. profitable

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
36: It's high time the government does something about air pollution.
A B C D
37: It's no use to advise him to stop smoking.
A B C D
38: The life in the city is more comfortable than in the country
A B C D
39: One of the students who are being considered for the scholarship are
A B C D
from this university.
40: In recent years, automobile emissions have disfigured stone carvings,
A B C
corroded bronze monuments, and spoil ancient buildings.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions.
41: Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
A. Nothing but the whole story satisfied Tim.

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B. Tim insisted on the complete story being told.
C. Tim demanded on being told the complete story.
D. The complete story was insisted on being told.
42: I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sale figures.
A. This meeting is called in order to present the latest sale figures.
B. My purpose in having called this meeting is to present the latest sale figures.
C. This meeting is in order to present the latest sale figures.
D. My purpose in this meeting is in order to present the latest sale figures.
43: She has always had a good relationship with the children.
A. She has got a lot of children.
B. The children have had her as their friends.
C. She has always got away well with the children.
D. She has always got on well with the children.
44: Without skilful surgery, he would not have survived the operation.
A. Had it not been for skilful surgery, he would not have survived the operation.
B. He wouldn't have survived the operation if he hadn't had skilful surgery.
C. But for skilful surgery, he would have survived the operation.
D. With skilful surgery, he would have survived the operation.
45: What Rachael does in her free time doesn't concern me.
A. What Rachael does in her free time is none of my business.
B. What Rachael does in her free time is not my problem.
C. I don't know what Rachael does in her free time.
D. What Rachael does in her free time is not concerned by me.
46: I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.

A. I put the phone down when the boss rang back.
B. Hardly had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.
C. No sooner had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.
D. Scarcely had I put the phone down than the boss rang back.
47: While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
A. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you.
B. Although I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, but I will help you.
C. Because of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
D. Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
48: I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
A. By having failed his driving test, Harry made no surprise.
B. It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test.
C. Harry's having failed his driving test is not my surprise.
D. If Harry had not failed his driving test, I would have been surprised.
49: I was going to leave, but because of what she said, I didn't.
A. She talked me into not leaving.
B. I was said not to leave by her.
C. It was said that I was not going to leave.
D. I said that I was not going to leave because of her.
50: It is such a pity that your sister can't come as well.
A. If only your sister could come as well.
B. I wish your sister can come as well.
C. But for your sister can come as well.
D. Your sister not coming as well is such a pity.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
51:
"______________ you hand that book, please?" “Sure. Here it is.”

A. Would B. Should C. Must D. May

52: The electronics company failed to make a profit and was eventually __________ over by a larger one.
A. brought B. taken C. set D. turned


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53: He didn't want to risk
______________
late for the interview.
A. arrive B. arriving C. to arrive
D. having arrived
54: Look
______________
! There's a bus coming!
A. on B. up C. out D. at
55:
"Are these gloves necessary?" "Yes. You ____________
use this chemical without gloves. It will burn
your skin."
A. must not
B. don't have to C. could not D. need not
56:
Lucia was surprised when her guests______________
late for the party.
A. came up B. turned up C. looked up D. put up
57: You
______________ so fast, or you might have an accident.
A. don't have to drive

B. shouldn't have driven
C. had better not drive D. mustn't have driven
58:
It was essential that we_________
the lease before the end of the month.
A. sign B. signed C. had signed D. were signing
59: I think a plain blouse would
______________ better __________ that skirt.
A. go/ with B. put/ with C. come/ with D. go/ to
60:
______________
when Kevin and Isabel arrived.
A. We've just finished dinner B. We would be finishing dinner
C. We were about to finish dinner D. Dinner has nearly been finished
61: Coming unexpectedly into the room,
______________.

A. so she made the intruder get surprised
B. her appearance took the intruder a surprise
C. it surprised the intruder with her appearance
D. she took the intruder a surprise
62:
The committee has met and ________________.
A. they have reached a decision B. it has reached to a decision
C. its decision was reached at D. it has reached a decision
63: Van went to the travel agency to get some
______________
on China.
A. leaflets B. announcements C. designs
D. plans

64:
I'm sorry I offended you. I______________
what I said.
A. take back B. get back C. come back D. get away
65: She was very proud of her qualifications and
______________
down on people she thought were
uneducated.
A. looked B. put C. took D. came
66: "The teacher said the test would be easy."
"Despite______________
, we'd better study hard."
A. what she said B. she said it C. she said D. that she said
67:
I really regret______________
him the money he needed.
A. I haven't lent B. not lending
C. not to lend D. about not lending
68: Because of an increase in orders, the factory manager took
______________
a hundred new workers.
A. on B. up C. over
D. into
69: His illness made him
______________of concentration.
A. incompetent
B. unable C. incapable D. powerless
70: Lisa: "Have you been able to reach Peter?" Gina: "
______________"

A. There's no approval. B. It's much too high.
C. Yes, I've known him for years.
D. No, the line is busy.
71: Scientists are carrying out a number of ______________ into ways of improving technology in the home.
A. experiments B. research C. progress D. inventions
72: Take your money with you ___________________ .
A. in case you'll see any good souvenirs to buy
B. unless you see any good souvenirs to buy


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C. in case you see any good souvenirs to buy
D. provided that you'll see any good souvenirs to buy
73: Charlotte Bronte died of tuberculosis, ___________________ .
A. either did all her sisters B. and all her sisters did
C. and so were all sisters D. as did all her sisters
74: Only if you pay cash _______________.
A. and you'll get the car B. you'll get the car
C. will you get the car D. you will get the car
75: ______ I am aware, there were no problems during the first six months.
A. So much as B. As far as C. Much more than D. Except that
76:
"You are looking very smart with your new hairstyle" - "___________, I have had my hair done."
A. Yes B. No C. Why not D. Thanks
77: My nephew is_______________
more polite than my niece.
A. too B. better C. far D. very

78: "Would you bother if I had a look at your paper?" - "___________"
A. You're welcome. B. That's a good idea.
C. Oh, I didn't realize it. D. Well, actually I'd rather you didn't.
79: "Hello, nice to see you again" - "___________"
A. So am I. B. Me too. C. I'm, too.D. Yes, thanks a lot.
80: "Where can we meet?" - "__________________."
A. I do not want to meet you B. I do not know
C. It's up to you D. At the house