Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh số 39

SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 039)
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIÊM (8 ĐIỂM)
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1. Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
A. describe B. feature C. cancer D.
birthmark
2. Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
A. adequate B. ambition C. admission D. umbrella
3. Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
A. ceremony B. petroleum C. relationship D. astonishment
4. Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part.
A. diabetes(iz = đái đường) B. recipe C. degrade D. catastrophe
5. Choose the word with the different pronunciation of the underlined part.
A. apparent B. natural C. safety D. accident
6. I planned to go for a walk but the rain put me ____ the idea.
A. of B. off C. against D. on
7. It isn't ____ worrying about the traffic. We'll only be a few minutes late.
A. of value B. important C. worth D. necessary
8. I remembered ____ up in that house with my brothers and sisters
A. to grow B. to growing C. grow D. growing
9. After running up the stairs I was quite ____ breath.
A. beyond B. from C. out of D. without
10. Has Tony's book ____ yet?
A. brought out B. come out C. drawn up D. published
11. The inspector ____ to say whether there were any suspects.
A. avoided B. denied C. refused D. stopped

12. I regret ____ that your application has been unsuccessful.
A. say B. saying C. have said D. to say
13. The hotel was terrible, but the wonderful beach ____ our disappointment.
A. got over B. faced up to C. saw to D. made up
for
14. Jack has decided to ____ the time he spends watching television.
A. come up with B. cut down on C. run out of D. see to
15. Helen is very excited ____ going to work in Germany.
A. about B. for C. with D. to
16. ____ did I realise that the burglar was still in the house.
A. Only after B. Only then C. Seldom D. Under no circumstances
17. In the old days it was not considered lady____ for a woman to smoke in public if at all.
A. like B. ful C. ish D. worthy
18. They haven't really been to China, ____ they ?
A. were B. did C. have D. had
19. My husband, ____ favourite hobby is stamp collecting, has many rare stamps
A. whom B. whose C. which D. that
20. I disagree. My ideas are entirely opposite ____ yours.
A. to B. from C. of D. against
21. Some people never set ____ to become rich and famous
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A. up B. out C. off D. across
22. I didn't learn much Greek ____ I was in Crete.
A. as B. during C. since D. while
23. The more ____ we walk the longer it will take us to get home
A. slowly B. slower C. slowest D. slow
24. I'd rather you ____ smoke in the office
A. couldn't B. mustn't C. shouldn't D. didn't
25. A certificate from Cambridge University is a valuable ____.
A. examination B. qualification C. production D. paper

26. I'll go shopping with you ____ I can get back in time for the lecture at 2 p.m.
A. in order that B. so that C. such that . as long
as
27. I'd strongly ____ against staying up late the night before an important examination.
A. argue . advise C. recommend D. suggest
28. He turned ____ the offer of a new job and stayed with his present employer.
A. up . down C. out D. off
29. You should take an umbrella. ____ it rains and you get wet.
A. Although B. What . Suppose D. In case
30. The food will be wonderful if you follow the ____ carefully.
A. instructions B. plan C. receipt  . recipe
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The steamer (nồi hơi, tàu, máy hơi nước) Mongolia was built of iron. It was due at eleven a.m. on
Wednesday, the 9th of October, at Suez. The Mongolia sailed regularly between Brindisi and Bombay (31 –
via) the Suez Canal, and was one of the fastest steamers belonging to the company. Two men were walking up
and down the dock (vũng đậu tàu) at Suez (32 - among) the crowd of natives and strangers in this fast-
growing town. One was the British consul (lãnh sự) at Suez who was in the (33 - habit) of watching, from his
office window, English ships daily passing to and fro along the great canal.
The other was a showing unmistakable (k thể nhầm) sign of impatience, nervously (34 - pacing) up
and down, and unable to stand (35 - still) for a moment. This was Fix, one of the detectives who had been sent
from England in search of the bank robber. It was his task to (36 – observe) every passenger who arrived at
Suez, and to follow up any suspicious (37 – character), or anyone who bore a (38 - resemblance) to the
description of the criminal which he had received two days before from police headquarters at London. "So
you say, consul," he asked for the twentieth time, "that this steamer is never (39 - behind) schedule?" "No, Mr.
Fix," replied the consul. "The Mongolia has always been (40 - ahead) of the time required by the company's
regulations."
31. A. via B. near C. over D. beside
32. A. within B. among C. in D. between
33. A habit B. style C. routine D. way
34. A. crawling B. pacing C. jumping D. hopping

35. A. quiet B. motionless C. unmoving D. still
36. A. see B. observe C. look D. view
37. A. character B. man C. being D. human
38. A. familiarity B. correspondence C. coincidence D.
resemblance
39. A. behind B. before C. after D. off
40. A. before B. after C. ahead D. behind
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The London Tea Trade Centre is on the north of the River Thames. It is the centre of an industry of
(41 - great) importance in the lives of the British. Tea is without doubt the British national drink: every man,
woman and child over ten years of age has (42 - on) average over four cups a day or some 1500 cups
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annually. Some thirty per cent of the world’s exports of tea make its way to London. Britain is (43 – by far)
the largest importer of tea in the world. Samples of the vast amounts of tea brought into the country to (44 -
satisfy) the national thirst go to the London Tea Trade Centre, where they are tasted by (45 - skilled)
professional tea tasters before being sold at each week’s tea sale. It is fascinating to see them at work. Over a
hundred samples are (46 – laid out) in a line on long tables. Teas are generally tasted with milk, (47 - since)
that is how the majority in Britain drink their tea. The tasters move down the line with surprising speed,
tasting each sample from a spoon and deciding what is a (48 – fair) price for each tea. The types of tea that are
popular in Britain are (49 - comparatively) inexpensive but they are of a very high quality. The best are
delicate (50 - mixtures) of numerous teas from different sources and countries of origin.
41. A. high B. wide C. great D. large
42. A. for B. by C. at D. on
43. A. considerably B. by far C. largely D. by much
44. A. satisfy B. match C. answer D. serve
45. A. effective B. skilled C. developed D. handy
46. A. composed B. put up C. settled D. laid out
47. A. out of B. since C. so D. owing to
48. A. fine B. right C. fair D. deserved
49. A. roughly B. comparatively C. slightly D. approximately

50. A. mixtures B. associations C. unions D. gatherings
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A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years
ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes. The first fact is
that burglars and other intruders (kẻ xâm nhập) prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously
empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar
will wonder if it is worth the bother.
There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid
leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio
or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is
enough to tempt (xúi giục, hấp dẫn) any burglar.
Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the
doormat (thảm lau chân) or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered
by the intruder. It is much safer to leave a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet,
desolate (hoang vắng) area be aware that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter (ngăn chặn) any potential
criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your house.
But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned (đã nêu trên) precautions, a burglar or
intruder has decided to target your home. Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders.
Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing
up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No
matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage
to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside of the window.
What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio (sân trong) doors, which are easily forced open,
should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install
a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defense against intruders.
A sobering (đúng mực) fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to
the trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus (ma gà, kẻ giả danh)
officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise
(quan sát kĩ) callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you
are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.

If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder,
then on no account should you approach the intruder. It is far better to telephone the police and wait for help.
51. A well-protected house ____.
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A. is less likely to be burgled. B. is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
C. is a lot of bother to maintain. D. is very unlikely to be burgled.
52. According to the writer, we should ____.
A. avoid leaving our house empty. B. only go out when we have to.
C. always keep the curtains closed. D. give the impression that our house is occupied when we go
out.
53. The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot ____.
A. is predictable. B. is useful.
C. is imaginative. D. is where you always find a spare key.
54. What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?
A. isolated B. populous C. dissatisfying D. depressing
55. The 'aforementioned precautions' refer to steps that ____.
A. will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not. C. will stop a potential burglar.
B. are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe.
D. will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home.
56. Gaining entry to a house through a small window ____.
A. is surprisingly difficult. B. is not as difficult as people think.
C. is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door. D. is tried only by very determined
burglars.
57. According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms ____.
A. cost a lot of money but are worth it. B. are good value for money.
C. are luxury items. D. are absolutely essential items.
58. The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole____.
A. will prevent your home being burgled. B. avoids you having to invite people into your home.
C. is only necessary for elderly people. D. gives you time to check if the visitor is
genuine.

59. What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?
A. glance B. gaze C. search D. examine
60. The best title for the text is____.
A. Increasing household crime. B. Protecting your home from intruders.
C. What to do if a burglar breaks into your home. D. Burglary statistics
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61. Mr. Fogg suggested that they should wait until the nightfall before taking any action.
A B C D
62. At half past twelve o'clock the train stopped at Burhampoor where I was able to purchase
A B C
some Indian slippers, decorated with false pearls.
D
63. The travellers had a hasty breakfast and started off for the castle, after follow down the bank of a small
river. A B C D
64. There has been a gradual decrease in the number of murder every year.
A B C D
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 ĐIỂM)
SENTENCE BUILDING:
1. Their problems are all self-inflicted. (making)
Their problems are all of their own making.
2. The travel agent was able to offer a 50% reduction on holidays to the Costa Brava. (half)
The travel agent was able to offer half-price holidays to the Costa Brava.
3. If you take that job, you’ll have to get up at 6 a.m every morning. (mean)
 Taking that job will mean (that) you’ll have to get up at 6a.m every morning.
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4. The only thing they could do was to look for a new flat. (alternative)
They had no alternative but to look for a new flat.
5. His last letter to me was written three years ago. (heard)
I haven’t heard from him for 3 years/I last heard from him 3 years ago.
TOPIC: Write a letter to pen-pal to talk about your family.

……………, September 26
th
, 2014
Dear Michael,
I am writing to talk about my family as requested in your last letter.
There are four members in my family; my parents, my elder brother and I. My dad is now at his forty-
five and my mom is two years younger. My elder brother is twenty-two of age. My dad is a teacher at a local
high school, and he has to work nearly weekdays. Very often he has extra classes on weekends, sometimes he
has evening classes. My mom is a farmer and she has to work hard in the fields nearly daily from early
morning till dark. My elder brother is now a final year university student, so he has very little time to be at
home with other family members. Although my parents are very busy, they try hard to spare as much time to
take care of their children as possible.
My mom is a really caring woman who is always the first to get up to prepare for other family
members things to start a new day, and the last to go to bed to make sure that everything is under control. My
dad is always willing to join hands to make us a nice house and a happy home. My brother and I love helping
my parents in all sort of work whenever we have chance.
In my family, members care as much for others as possible to make a close-knit family. We are
admired so much by the neighboring residents. Whenever problems come up, we discuss the matters all
together frankly to find out solutions quickly. We also share all happiness and worries, so we all feel happy,
safe and secure at home just as the saying we love “Home is where love dwells and thrives”.
As you know, I am now in my final secondary year, preparing for the coming examinations with so
much pressure. Therefore, all members in my family encourage and give me the best to help me realize my
dreams.
That is some about my family, and I would very much like to hear about yours in turn. I hope you will
share with me your family life. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Lan
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