đề thi thử tiếng anh đại học các trường THPT chuyên trên toàn quốc đề số (10)

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ĐỀ SỐ 26
Đề thi thử đại học lần I (2011) - Trường THPT Kon Tum
Mã đề số: 138

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.
Earthquakes are amongst the most destructive (1)_______ disasters. They usually (2)_______ without any
warning and (3)_______ in a great (4)_______ of life and an enormous demolition of buildings. Additionally,
they may cause devastating landslides or create gigantic tidal waves which, in (5)_______, are collosal walls
of water smashing into seashores with such force that they are (6)_______ of destroying coastal cities.
However, the (7)_______ majority of fatalities and serious injuries (8)_______ about when buildings
(9)_______. Most frequently, the earthquake lasts 30 to 60 seconds, so usually there is no time to (10)_______
the mortal (11)_______ once the shaking starts. The savage forces of an earthquake trigger (12) _______ a
complex chain (13)_______ in the building's structure when it is shaken, lifted, pushed or pulled. A building's
height, its shape and construction materials are the most significant (14)_______ deciding about the survival
or collapse of the structure and, consequently, about the life or death of its (15) _______.
1: A.nature B. naturalistic C. natural D. native
2: A.hit B. strike C. fall D. attack
3: A.result B. effect C. lead D. cause
4: A.fatality B. waste C. harm D. loss
5: A.fact B. certainty C. honesty D. truth
6: A.potential B. conceivable C. capable D. possible
7: A.wide B. broad C. full D. vast
8: A.bring B. come C. lay D. make
9: A.demolish B. jumble C. destroy D. collapse

10: A.avert B. evade C. abstain D. restrain
11: A.upkeep B. upturn C. upshot D. uptake
12: A.up B. on C. out D. off
13: A.activity B. motion C. progress D. reaction
14: A.factors B. phenomena C. points D. ingredients
15: A.settlers B. citizens C. inhabitants D. burghers

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.
Recent technological advances in manned and unmanned vehicles, along with breakthroughs in satellite
technology and computer equipment, have overcome some of the limitations of divers and diving equipment
for scientists doing research on the great oceans of the world. Without a vehicle, divers often became
sluggish, and their mental concentration was severely limited. Because undersea pressure affects their speech
organs, communication among divers has always been difficult or impossible. But today, most oceanographers
avoid the use of vulnerable human divers, preferring to reduce the risk to human life and make direct
observations by means of instruments that are lowered into the ocean, from samples take from the water, or
from photographs made by orbiting satellites. Direct observations of the ocean floor can be made not only by
divers but also by deep-diving submarines in the water and even by the technology of sophisticated aerial
photography from vantage points above the surface of more than seven miles and cruise at depths of fifteen
thousand feet. In addition, radio-equipped buoys can be operated by remote control in order to transmit
information back to land-based laboratories via satellite. Particularly important for ocean study are data about
water temperature, currents, and weather. Satellite photographs can show the distribution of sea ice, oil slicks,
and cloud formations over the ocean. Maps created from satellite pictures can represent the temperature and
the color of the ocean's surface, enabling researchers to study the ocean currents from laboratories on dry land.
Furthermore, computers help oceanographers to collect, organize, and analyze data from submarines and
satellites. By creating a model of the ocean's movement and characteristics, scientists can predict the patterns
and possible effects of the ocean on the environment.
Recently, many oceanographers have been relying more on satellites and computers than on research ships or
even submarine vehicles because they can supply a greater range of information more quickly and more

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effectively. Some of humankind's most serious problems, especially those concerning energy and food, may
be solved with the help of observations made possible by this new technology.
16: With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?
A.Communication among drivers
B. Technological advances in oceanography
C. Direct observation of the ocean floor
D. Undersea vehicles
17: The word "sluggish" is closest in meaning to
A.nervous B. confused C. slow moving D. very weak
18: Drives have had problems in communicating underwater because
A.the pressure affected their speech organs.
B. the vehicles they used have not been perfected.
C. they did not pronounce clearly.
D. the water destroyed their speech organs
19: This passage suggests that the successful exploration of the ocean depends upon
A.the limitations of diving equipment.
B. radios that divers use to communicate.
C. controlling currents and the weather.
D. vehicles as well as divers.
20: Undersea vehicles
A.are too small for a man to fit inside.
B. are very slow to respond.
C. have the same limitations that divers have.
D. make direct observations of the ocean floor.
21: The word "cruise" could best be replaced by

A.travel at a constant speed B. function without problems
C. stay in communication D. remain still
22: How is a radio-equipped buoy operated?
A. By operators inside the vehicle in the part underwater
B. By operators outside the vehicle on a ship
C. By operators outside the vehicle on a diving platform
D. By operators outside the vehicle in a laboratory on shore
23: The word information is closest in meaning to
A. data B. articles C. samples D. photographs
24: Which of the following are NOT shown in satellite photographs?
A. The temperature of the ocean's surface.
B. Cloud formations over the ocean.
C. A model of the ocean's movements.
D. The location of sea ice.
25: The words those refers to
A. ships B. vehicles C. problems D. computers
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
26: Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called.
A. of the B. report
C. his or her name D. is called
27: Species like snakes, lizards, coyotes, squirrels, and jack rabbits seems to exist quite happily in the
desert.
A. like B. seems to C. quite happily D. the
28: The freshman failed to follow the advice of her senior that he studied hard and not go out too much.
A. freshman B. her C. studied D. go out
29: Parks which are found in downtown areas where office workers and store employees can enjoy their
lunch hours sitting on the green grass in clean, fresh air.
A. which B. employee
C. lunch hours sitting D. fresh air

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30: Mercury and alcohol are widely used in thermometers because their volume increases uniform with
temperature.
A. are B. widely C. their volume D. uniform with
31: The Commitments of Traders Report is released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on
eleventh day of each month.
A. released by B. on eleventh C. of D. month
32: Mary and her sister just bought two new winters coats at the clearance sale.
A. her sister B. just bought C. two new D. winters
33: It is interesting to compare the early stylized art forms of ancient civilizations to the modern abstract
forms of art.
A. interesting B. to compare C. of D. to
34: Although jogging is a good way to lose weight and improve one's physical condition, most doctors
recommend that the potential jogger begin in a correct manner by getting a complete checkup.
A. jogging B. most C. in a correct manner D. getting
35: It was her, Elizabeth I, not her father, King Henry, who led England into the Age of Empire.
A. her B. her father C. who D. led
36: If our college hadn’t been on fire, we wouldn’t have had to move to another town.
A. Because our college was on fire, we had to move to another town.
B. We were in trouble moving our college to another town.
C. Our college was set on fire, but we move to another town.
D. Unless our college was on fire, we wouldn’t have to move to another town.
37: It is difficult to start looking for a job at my age.
A. I’m young, so it is difficult to start looking for a job.
B. It is difficult for me to get employed at my age.
C. Getting employed at such ages is also difficult.

D. I don’t think I can start looking for a job now.
38: The USA is a country of high youth unemployment.
A. The USA is a country of young people.
B. It is the USA that has a great number of young people.
C. High youth unemployment is found in the USA.
D. We find high youth unemployment a problem in the USA.
39: He wrote an article which indicated that he disliked the president.
A. In order to fight against the president, he wrote an article.
B. The article written by him was used for indicating the president.
C. He wrote an article indicating that he disliked the president.
D. A and B are correct.
40: That smoking has a bad effect on our health has been proved.
A. That smoking, which has a bad effect on our health, has been proved.
B. It has been proved that smoking is harmful to our health.
C. Smoking badly effects our health is true.
D. That bad effect of smoking on our health has been proved.
41: This is the first time I have attended such an enjoyable wedding party.
A. I had the first enjoyable wedding party.
B. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable.
C. The first wedding party I have attended was enjoyable.
D. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before.
42: I haven't seen my aunt for years.
A. The last time I met my aunt since years ago.
B. I haven't met my aunt for long ago.
C. I didn't see my aunt years ago.
D. I last saw my aunt years ago.
43: All flights were cancelled because of fog.
A. All flights were because of fog cancelled.
B. All flights because of fog were cancelled.

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C. All flights were cancelled by them because of fog.
D. They cancelled all flights because of fog.
44: She started working three months ago.
A. She had been working for three months.
B. It is three months since she started work.
C. It's three months that she worked for.
D. She is working here for three months now.
45: "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.
A. Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress.
B. Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress.
C. Peter asked Mary how she had bought her beautiful dress.
D. Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
46: It is essential that Mary ___________ able to speak English.
A. is B. be C. was D. must be
47: The just ___________ the pedestrian for the accident.
A. blame B. accused C. charged D. sued
48: Good management ____________to the employees.
A.listen B. are listening C. listens D. will be listened
49: ____________ any wine left?
A. Is it B. Is there C. Has there D. Is
50: He ____________ fast when a dog crossed the street.
A. is driving B. drove C. was driven D. was driving
51: “Who are these visitors?” “They’re all ____________, I think.”

A.mathematic students B. students mathematics
C. mathematics students D. students of the mathematics
52: He drove through the town _______________ a hundred miles an hour.
A. at B. with C. in D. Ø
53: I have been trying to contact her ___________ last Monday.
A. since B. for C. through D. until
54: She isn’t ____________ on well with the new manager.
A. getting B. going C. keeping D. taking
55: “Did you hear that Margaret’s plane is snowbound in Chicago?”
- “We suggested that she ___________ a train but she wouldn’t listen.”
A. would take B. take C. took D. had taken
56: If you go on _________ me like this, I will never be able to finish writing my report.
A. disturbing B. afflicting C. concerning D. affecting
57: Turn off this machine, please. The harsh sound really ______ me crazy.
A. takes B. worries C. drives D. bothers
58: Everyone knew that _____ this task would require a considerable effort.
A. working B. engaging C. making D. completing
59: Mr Tanner did his best to fix the faulty oven, but his __________ at repairing electrical devices wasn't
good enough to succeed.
A. service B. skill C. technique D. craft
60: Judy didn't ____________ for a second to agree to Mike's proposal as she had been in love with the boy
for a long time.
A. decide B. linger C. hesitate D. await
61: Don't get so nervous about his coming late. When you get to know him better, you'll learn to take it
__________.
A. easy B. loose C. nice D. fine
62: The inconsiderate driver was ____________ for parking his vehicle in the wrong place.
A. inflicted B. condemned C. harrassed D. fined
63: The idea to ___________ a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.

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A. do B. pay C. go D. walk
64: His ______ of the safety regulations really can't be ignored any longer.
A. disgard B. unfamiliarity C. carelessness D. inattention
65: Let’s ____________ the place, it looks so gloomy and unpleasant.
A. miss B. abandon C. depart D. disappear
66: What you are saying is quite __________, so give us, please, more details on the situation.
A.famous B. accustomed C. obvious D. familiar
67: For a short while, I managed to catch _________ of the President entering the palace.
A. vision B. notice C. view D. sight
68: The suggestion to leave the camp at once was strongly _________ by the climbers who were afraid of the
approaching snowstorm.
A. opposed B. complained C. quarreled D. resigned
69: The first thing for all of you to remember is that _________ your duties may result in an instant dismissal.
A. escaping B. neglecting C. resisting D. missing
70: It was the commission's job to decide whether the pilot was _________ for the crash that occurred right
after the take-off.
A. responsible B. prone C. guilty D. comprehensive
71: None of us has ever _____________ of taking any rash steps against illegal broadcasting.
A. declared B. persisted C. approved D. concluded
72: Several soldiers of the squad were taken _______ by the enemy forces.
A. capture B. hostage C. kidnap D. torture
73: The student was ____________ of understanding the theory even after the professor's profound
explanation.
A. incompetent B. incapable C. helpless D. unsuccessful
74: I'm going for a walk in the park. Would you like to ____ me company?

A. follow B. stay C. ward D. keep
75: Patrick is too _____ a gambler to resist placing a bet on the final game.
A. instant B. spontaneous C. compulsive D. continuous
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.
76: A. commentary B. original C. industry D. mischievous
77: A. geographic B. geologic C. trigonometry D. titanic
78: A. television B. suggestion C. provision D. procedure
79: A. possibility B. industrial C. revelation D. entertain
80: A. passenger B. orchestrate C. flamingo D. nightingale
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