Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh số 71

SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 071 )
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
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: Have you seen today’s paper? It ___ they’ve caught those million – pound bank robbers.
A. writes B. says C. tells D. talks about
Question 2. Could you move your car? You’re ___ the way of the entrance!
A. on B. in C. at D. to
Question 3: Don’t ___ to any conclusion before you know the full facts.
A. rush B. dive C. leap (nhảy lên) D. fly
Question 4: Three of the words below go together with “HEAD” to make new words. Which word does NOT?
A. ache B. man C. master D. line
Question 5: What does the following mobile text (cell phone SMS) abbreviation mean: LOL?
A. I am crying B. Laughing out loud C. I’m going to be late D. I love you lots
Question 6: “That was fantastic! Could I have a second ___ please? ”
A. helping B. course C. plate D. service
Question 7: By then I ___ my driving test. I hope.
A. pass B. will be passed C. will have passed D. have passed
Question 8: ___ is one of the many factors involved in changing farming methods.
A. Each climate B. A climate C. Climates D. The climate
Question 9: Not only ___ more brittle(giòn) than hard maples, but they are also less able to withstand high
winds. A. soft maples are B. they are soft maples C. are soft maples (cây thích) D. soft maples
Question 10: “Did you know Jim’s getting married next week?” – “ ___, Who to? ”
A. Really? B. Is he? C. Never D. All are correct
Question 11: - How do you say the following time? 2:57
A. It’s nearly 3 o’clock B. It’s just before 3 o’clock

C. It’s just coming up to 3 o’clock D. All are correct
Question 12: Which option is NOT correct? “___, I can’t hear myself think.”
A. Turn it down B. Turn the music down C. Turn down the music D. Turn down it
Question 13: Which of the following ways of saying 6x3 is NOT correct?
A. Six times three B. Six multiplied by three C. Six add three D. Six by three
Question 14: “When can you get it all done?” - “____.”
A. How does next Monday sound? B. Two hours ago
C. I used to do it on Monday D. How much time do I need?
Question 15: Which of the following is the function of this sentence: “I’d love to come, but I’m already
going out that evening.”
A. Offering to do something B. Apologizing C. Declining an invitation D. Giving advice
Question 16: “Jane didn’t look well today, did she? “ -“___”
A. I am afraid not B. No, she seemed ill C. Yes, she seemed sick D. A and B
Question 17: After so many years, it is great to see him___ his ambitions.
A. get B. realize C. possess D. deserve
Question 18: Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day B. every other day C. every second day D. every two days
Question 19: “I am very much obliged to you for helping my family.” - “___.”
A. My pleasure. B. That’s all right C. You’re welcome D. A & C are correct
Question 20: Yes, I agree, but at the same time it’s not the end of the world.
A. worth worrying about B. worth talking about C. worth looking at D. worth speaking about.
Question 21: Which of these is the opposite of straight?
A. beautiful B. crooked C. definite D. self - conscious
Question 22: - “___” - “It’s not likely.”
A. How important is it to attend university? B. Is it possible to get a good job without attending university?
C. Would you be interested in attending university in a foreign country?
D. Is it very important to attend a university in a foreign country?
Question 23: You ___ us about the changes in the plans. We need time to prepare for everything.
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A. should have told B. must have told C. can’t have told D. might tell

Question 24: Occasionally dolphins___ to the surface of the water to take in the oxygen.
A. need to raise B. need to rise C. raise D. are swimming
Question 25: “Would you mind turning your stereo down?”- “___”
A. I’m really sorry! I’m not paying attention. B. Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that
C. No, I don’t D. yes, I do
Question 26: His father prefers ___.
A. that he attends a different university. B. that he attend a different university
C. he attends a different university D. he attend a different university
Question 27: Not until___ himself seriously ill
A. he had completed the task did he find B. had he completed the task did he find
C. had he completed the task he found D. did he completed the task he had found
Question 28: Before eating, ___ thoroughly with soap and clean water.
A. your hands should be washed B. you should wash your hands
C. you need washing your hands D. your hands need washed
Question 29: I should be grateful if you would let me keep myself to myself.
A. be quiet B. be private C. be lonely D. be special
Question 30: Unfortunately, they___ us in the auction to the tune of 500 pounds.
A. outbid B. outweighed C. overdid D. underwrote
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks from 31-40
The role of translation enabling literature to pass beyond its natural frontiers is receiving growing
recognition. In view of the general increase in this (31 field), it is not surprising that many people with
literary interests and a knowledge of languages should think of adopting translating as a full- or part-time (32
occupation). Some advice may usefully be given to such would -be translators.
The first difficulty the beginner will (33 encounter) is the unwillingness of publishers to entrust a
translator to anyone who has not already (34 established) a reputation for sound work. The least publishers
will (35 demand) before commissioning a translator is a faily lengthy (36 specimen) of the applicant’s work,
even if unpublished. Perhaps the best way the would-be translator can begin is to select some book of the
type which he or she feels competent and eager to translate, translate a (37 substantial) section of the book
and then submit the book and the translation to a suitable publisher. If he or she is extremely lucky, this may

result in a commission to translate the book. More probably, however, publishers will (38 reject) the book as
such but if they are favorably (39 impressed) by the translation, they may very possibly commission some
other books of a (40 similar) nature which they already have in mind.
Question 31: A. field B. category C. group D. class
Question 32: A. work B. employment C. occupation D. line
Question 33: A. encounter B. involve C. reveal D. introduce
Question 34: A. formed B. set C. founded D. established
Question 35: A. instruct B. oblige C. demand D. direct
Question 36: A. instance B. case C. specimen D. model
Question 37: A. substantial B. main C. grand D. plentiful
Question 38: A. exclude B. reject C. object D. disapprove
Question 39: A. impressed B. convinced C. affected D. taken
Question 40: A. common B. same C. similar D. joint
Blacken the letter A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that need correction in
each of the following sentences.
Question 41: Pollution makes streams, lakes and coastal water (A) unpleasant (B) to look at, to smell, and to
swim in. Fish and shellfish harvested from (C) polluted waters may be unsafe to eat (D).
Question 42: A finishing (A) motion picture (B) is the work (C) of the collaboration of many individuals (D).
Question 43: Educational films are made for (A) schools, training films for industry; documentary films
present (B) fact events (C) or circumstances of social, political, or historical nature (D).
Question 44:The train to Ho Chi Minh city left at precisely (A) 7 o’clock as usually,(B) but the train to Ha
Noi capital left at half past six o’clock, which (C) was exactly (D) 20 minutes late.
Question 45: Whether (A) life in the countryside is better than that (B) in the city depend on (C) each
individual’s point of view (D).
Blacken 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
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Question 46: A. appendix B. excitement C. nocturnal D. excavate
Question 47: A. applicant B. preference C. courteous D. appointment
Question 48: A. extravagant B. fundamental C. distinctively D. dilapidate

Question 49: A. primitive B. material C. adjustment D. precaution
Question 50: A. interviewer B. concentrate C. comfortable D.technology
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer for each of the questions.
Until recently, most American entrepreneurs (lái buôn) were men. Discrimination against women in
business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the number of women
entrepreneurs small. Now, however, businesses owned by women account for more than $40 billion in
annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue rising throughout the 1990s. As Carolyn Doppelt Gray,
an official of the Small Business Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering
management, and the 1980s turned out to be the decade of the woman entrepreneur". What are some of the
factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in business and enter the
corporate(đoàn thể) world, they are finding obstacles. Women are still excluded(loại trừ) from most
executive suites. Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had noted, "In the 1970s women believed if
they got an MBA and worked hard they could become chairman of the board. Now they've found out that
isn't going to happen, so they go out on their own".
In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields: cosmetics and clothing, for
example. But this is changing. Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-million-a-year computer software
business. It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig, who was then a housewife with degrees in math and
engineering. When Kurtzig founded the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers
keep tabs on their newspaper carriers-and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under the bed
to hold the company's cash. After she succeeded with the newspaper software system, she hired several
bright computer-science graduates to develop additional programs. When these were marketed and sold,
ASK began to grow. It now has 200 employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock.
Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often do. They still face
hurdles(rào cản) in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the banking and finance world
is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard. Most businesses owned by women are still quite small.
But the situation is changing; there are likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead.
Question 51:The word “excluded “ in line 8 is closest meaning to_____.
A. not permitted in B. often invited to C. decorators of D. charged admission to
Question 52: in line 10, “that” refers to____.

A. a woman becomes chairman of the board. B. Women working hard
C. Women achieving advanced degrees D. Women believing that business is a place for them.
Question 53: The expression “ keep tabs on “ in line 16 is closest meaning to ____.
A. recognize the appearance of B. keep records of
C. provide transportation for D. pay the salaries of
Question 54: The word “hurdles” in line 21 can be best replaced by ____.
A. fences B .obstacles C. questions D. small groups
Read the following passage and blacken the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer for each of the questions.
Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide the main source of
energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten foods. Carbohydrates range from simple
sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as amylose(tinh bột) and amylopectin(hạt bột). Nutritionists
estimate that carbohydrates should make up about one-fourth to one-fifth of a person's diet. This translates to
about 75-100 grams of carbohydrates per day.
A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse(ngược, tiêu cực) effect on a person's
health. When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its protein supplies for
energy, a process called gluconeogenesis(sự tạo gluco). This, however, results in a lack of necessary protein,
and further health difficulties may occur. A lack of carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis (xe ton-loang
xuong), a build-up of ketones in the body that causes fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath.
Question 55: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Carbohydrates are needed for good health. B. Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins.
C .Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis. D .Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet.
Question 56: The word "function" as used in line 2 refers to which of the following?
A. neglect B. serve C. dissolve D. profess
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Question 57: The word "range" as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. probe B. proceed C. hail D. extend
Question 58: According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest?
A. Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis. B. Carbohydrates are simple sugars called
glucose.

C. Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person's daily diet.
D. Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities.
Question 59: Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do?
A. prevent ketosis B. cause gluconeogenesis
C. provide energy for the body D. flavor and sweeten food
Question 60: Which of the following words could best replace "deficient" as used in line 6?
A. outstanding B. abundant C. insufficient D. unequal
Question 61: What does the word "this" refer to in line 8 ?
A. using protein supplies for energy B. converting carbohydrates to energy
C. having a deficiency in carbohydrates D. having an insufficient amount of protein
Question 62: According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe carbohydrates?
A. a protein supply B. a necessity C. a range of sugars D. an energy source
Question 63: Which of the following best describes the author's tone?
A. sensitive B. emotional C. informative D. regretful
Question 64: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A. Cause and result B. Comparison and contrast C. Specific to general D. Definition and
example
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. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was rough.
=> The sea was too
2. The mechanic serviced my car last week
=> I
3. I’m always nervous when I travel by air.
=> Travelling
4. He couldn’t afford to buy the car,
=> The car
5. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” he asked
=> He suggested

II. Topic: Factories in residential areas produce both positive and negative effects to people’s lives. Do
you agree or disagree?
If a large factory is going to be built near your community, is it good or bad? It’s a quite difficult
question to answer. Because there are many aspects to take into your consideration - the advantages and the
disadvantages. Let’s talk about that.
First, a large factory, especially a large chemical factory is quite harmful to our environment when it
is built near our community. It will affect our daily life a lot. All the chemical factories will produce a lot of
waste and most of the wastes are harmful to the environment, including poisonous gas and liquid. Some of
them cannot be entirely broken down. If they are released into the air or the river, it will affect our health.
And also the factory may produce a lot of noise. The environment we want to live in is a quiet and peaceful
one, so the noise will be quite boring. And yes, noise also affects our health.
Still one thing, a factory can be very dangerous. Because a fire or a explosion may break out in the
factory. If it’s very near our home, it’s quite dangerous.
But in other hand, a factory may be a good news to us. It can provide more jobs for us, especially for
the young people in our community. Since the factory is near, it’s so convenient to go to work, and the
factory will get more chances to our area. It will help to develop our area. So if the factory can bring us a
lot of chances, we will agree to build one. But the most important things are:
1. Build the factory in a safe distance from our community, not too near.
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2. Make sure that the factory can deal with the waste properly. Do not release the poisonous gas into the
air, and not release the waste water into the river nearby.
3. Make sure the security guard in the factory works very well.
THE END
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