Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh số 82

SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 082 )
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
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.
Question 01. A. accessible B. anticipate C. fundamental D. discriminate
Question 02. A. fertilizer B. intensify C. ambiguous D. courageous
Question 03. A. agile B. refine C. refer D. astound
Question 04. A. petition B. sufficient C. consider D. bacterin
Question 05. A. flexibility B. initiatory C. petrological D. understandable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
Question 06. Not until 1946 did the world chess governing body, FIDE, assert its control over international
championship play. A. declare B. relinquish C. petition D. decrease
Question 07. All classifications of human societies and cultures are arbitrary
A. useful B. haphazard C. insufficient D. ambiguous
Question 08. As a government official, Benjamin Franklin often travel abroad.
A. widely B. secretly C. alone D. overseas
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.
Question 09. We missed a lot of classes because the snow in the winter, so we will have to make them up in
the spring.
A. It will be necessary for us to have extra classes in the spring to compensate for those lost to the snow in the
winter.
B. If we hadn't lost so many days because of the winter snow, we wouldn't have had to work so many more
hours in the spring.
C. Having missed so many days because of the snow, we should make them up in the spring.

D. Normally the classes lost to the snow during the winter are made up in the spring.
Question 10. Despite the stage and screen portrayals of her, Cleopatra was not actually breaktakingly beautiful.
A. Cleopatra was as beautiful as she has always been portrayed in films and plays.
B. It is the way she has been portrayed on stage and screen that has given us our image of Cleopatra.
C. Cleopatra will always be remembered as the most beautiful woman in the world because of the films and
plays about her.
D. In spite of the way she is depicted in films and plays, Cleopatra was not really wildly attractive.
Question 11. We were relieved to discover that we did not owe as much money as we had thought.
A. The revelation that we were less deeply in debt than we had believed came as a relief.
B. If only we were not so deeply in debt, we would be much more content now.
C. We owed so much money that we couldn't even imagine how we would be able to pay it all back.
D. Now that we have paid back most of our debts, we do not owe as much money as we once did.
Question 12. Andy, who was in search of a change in his life, didn't really know what he wanted.
A. Andy was aware of what he wanted from life, but he just didn't know how to achieve it.
B. Looking for a way to alter his life, Andy was unsure of what he wanted to do.
C. Andy was not happy with the way he was leading his life, so he was searching for a change.
D. Feeling that he was in need of a change in his life, Andy started to look for a way to alter it.
Question 13. Ethiopia, which had been isolated from the rest of the world for centuries by both enemies and
geography, has retained unique traditions.
A. Cut off for hundreds of years from other civilizations by a combination of enemies and the landscape,
Ethiopia has kept traditions found nowhere else in the world.
B. Ethiopia has traditions quite different from those found elsewhere because its hostile geography has not
allowed it to develop the way the rest of the world did.
C. Because Ethiopia had so many enemies in their land for hundreds of years, it has developed and kept a
number of customs found nowhere else in the world.
D. Ethiopia has customs and traditions found nowhere else in the world because no one has been able to go
there for such a long time.
PREPARED BY M.A ĐỖ BÌNH – GV THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC – 4 Apr 2015
Read the following passage adapted from RESUND BRIDGE and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 19 to 28.

RESUND BRIDGE
Imagine driving along a bridge that is so long that you can't even see the other end. The Oresund
Bridge, one of the (14)____ bridges in the world, (15)____ so far ahead into the distance that you can't even
tell where the blue of the water (16)____ the blue of the sky. The 0resund Bridge is an amazing example of
modern engineering design that links the Scandinavian countries of Denmark and Sweden. It is 8 kilometres
long and was (17)____ in July 2000. It crosses the Flinte Channel, the chilly waterway (18)____ the two
countries. At one stage the bridge turns (19)____ a tunnel under the sea. This tunnel is also a record breaker in
its own right as it is the longest road and rail tunnel in the world. The engineers built an artificial island near
the Danish coast that (20)____ to support part of the bridge structure , as well as being the point at which the
road disappears (21)____, before coming out in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. The bridge, which was
built (22)____ by the two countries, is expected to bring huge advantages. It will (23)____ time compared to
traditional ferry connections, as well as being of benefit to the economy of both countries.
Question 14. A. longest B. furthest C. deepest D. hardest
Question 15. A. travels B. leans C. stretches D. pulls
Question 16. A. comes B. meets C. lines D. starts
Question 17. A. done B. ended C. brought D. completed
Question 18. A. splitting B. cutting C. breaking D. separating
Question 19. A. down B. into C. out D. back
Question 20. A. helps B. aids C. attempts D. tries
Question 21. A. down B. underground C. below D. underneath
Question 22. A. commonly B. doubly C. similarly D. jointly
Question 23. A. save B. spare C. spend D. spread
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 24. Nancy concurred with her boss about the new direction the company was taking.
A. disagreed B. agreed C. surrendered D. confessed
Question 25."We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime. We do not think that he did it."
A. clean B. guilty C. faultless D. crimeless
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 36 to 45.

The Native American peoples of the north Pacific Coast created a highly complex maritime culture as they
invented modes of production unique to their special environment. In addition to their sophisticated technical
culture, they also attained one of the most complex social organizations of any nonagricultural people in the
world. In a division of labor similar to that of the hunting peoples in the interior and among foraging peoples
throughout the world, the men did most of the fishing, and the women processed the catch. Women also
specialized in the gathering of the abundant shellfish that lived closer to shore. They collected oysters, crabs,
sea urchins, mussels, abalone, and clams, which they could gather while remaining close to their children. The
maritime life harvested by the women not only provided food, but also supplied more of the raw materials for
making tools than did the fish gathered by the men. Of particular importance for the native tool kit before the
introduction of metal was the wide knife made from the larger mussel shells, and a variety of cutting edges
that could be made from other marine shells. The women used their tools to process all of the fish and marine
mammals brought in by the men. They cleaned the fish, and dried vast quantities of them for the winter. They
sun-dried fish when practical, but in the rainy climate of the coastal area they also used smokehouses to
preserve tons of fish and other seafood annually. Each product had its own peculiar characteristics that
demanded a particular way of cutting or drying the meat, and each task required its own cutting blades and
other utensils. After drying the fish, the women pounded some of them into fish meal, which was an easily
transported food used in soups, stews, or other dishes to provide protein and thickening in the absence of fresh
fish or while on long trips. The women also made a cheese-like substance from a mixture of fish and roe by
aging it in storehouses or by burying it in wooden boxes or pits lined with rocks and tree leaves.
Question 26. Which aspect of the lives of the Native Americans of the north Pacific Coast does the passage
mainly discuss?
A. Methods of food preservation B. How diet was restricted by the environment
C. The contributions of women to the food supply D. Difficulties in establishing successful farms
Question 27. The word "unique" in the passage is closest in meaning to_____.
A. comprehensible B. productive C. intentional D. particular
PREPARED BY M.A ĐỖ BÌNH – GV THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC – 4 Apr 2015
Question 28. The word "attained" in line 3 is closest in meaning to_____.
A. achieved B. modified C. demanded D. spread
Question 29. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that the social organization of many agricultural peoples
is_____. A. more complex than that of hunters and foragers

B. less efficient than that of hunters and forages
C. more widespread than that of hunters and foragers
D. better documented than that of hunters and forages
Question 30. According to the passage, what is true of the "division of labor" mentioned in the passage?
A. It was first developed by Native Americans of the north Pacific Coast.
B. It rarely existed among hunting. C. It was a structure that the Native Americans of the north
Pacific Coast shared with many other peoples.
D. It provided a form of social organization that was found mainly among coastal peoples.
Question 31. The word "abundant" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. prosperous B. plentiful C. acceptable D. fundamental
Question 32. All of the following are true of the north Pacific coast women EXCEPT that they_____.
A. were more likely to catch shellfish than other kinds of fish
B. contributed more materials for tool making than the men did
C. sometimes searched for food far inland from the coast D. prepared and preserved the fish
Question 33. The word "They" in the passage refers to____.
A. women B. tools C. mammals D. men
Question 34. The Native Americans of the north Pacific Coast used smokehouses in order to
A. store utensils used food preparation B. prevent fish and shellfish from spoiling
C. have a place to store fish and shellfish D. prepare elaborate meals
Question 35. The wore "peculiar" in the passage is closest in meaning to_____.
A. strange B. distinctive C. appealing D. biological
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 36. "______" "Oh, but it's boring!"
A. Would you prefer news to films? B. I often watch the news at night.
C. Don't you like the news? D. I think you should watch the news
Question 37. "Would you say that Mary is lazy?" "______"
A. Yes, she's never lazy. B. No, she's not hard-working at all.
C. Yes, she's dead boring. D. Yes, she stays idle all day.
Question 38. "I think the new resort will ruin the environment." "______"

A. I'm afraid so. B. Yeah, you will. C. I agree. That sounds nice. D. Don't you think so?
Question 39. "Would you mind sending those flowers to Mr. Carlos?" "______"
A. He wouldn't mind. B. No, I can handle it myself.
C. I would if I were you. D. Sure, I'll do it now.
Question 40. "______" "Yes, alright. But could you clean your room first?"
A. Would you like to go to David's party this weekend?
B. Will you go to David's party this weekend? C. Can I go to David's party this weekend?
D. What time does David's party begin?
Question 41. It may be necessary ____ a new car.
A. for her buying B. that she had bought C. for her buy D. that she buy
Question 42. Ted’s flight from Amsterdam took more than 11 hours. He ____ be exhausted after such a long
flight. A. must B. had better C. can D. shall
Question 43. We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we ____ to the train station, Susan
____ for us for more than two hours. A. are getting/ had waited B. got/waited
C. had got/ had waited D. got/ had been waiting
Question 44. If you want to join that club, you have to ____ a form and send it to your secretary.
A. fill up B. fill out C. fill into D. fill over
Question 45. Don't worry we'll have to wait a little longer because I'm sure he'll ____ soon.
A. turn up B. turn in C. turn into D. turn down
Question 46. The time has now come when it will be necessary to ____ making a plan.
A. see about B. see over C. see through D. see into
Question 47. Neset is in the habit of revising just once ____ Özgür never understands a subject ____ he revises
it for at least three times. A. but / in case B. although / thus C. whereas / unless D. though / in case
PREPARED BY M.A ĐỖ BÌNH – GV THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC – 4 Apr 2015
Question 48. ____ the high decrease in inflation, our currency seems to have increased in value.
A. Thanks to B. Despite C. As far as D. What's more
Question 49. ____ but for his help yesterday?
A. What did you do B. How would you do C. What would you have done D. How had you done
Question 50. This one is prettier but it costs____ as the other one
A. as much as B. twice as much C. as many D. twice as many

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 71 to 80.
The Winterthur Museum is a collection and a house. There are many museums devoted to the
decorative arts and many house museums, but rarely in the United States is a great collection displayed in a
great country house. Passing through successive generations of a single family, Winterthur has been a private
estate for more than a century. Even after the extensive renovations made to it between 1929 and 1931, the
house remained a family residence. This fact is of importance to the atmosphere and effect of the museum.
The impression of a lived-in house is apparent to the visitor; the rooms look as if they were vacated only a
short while ago whether by the original owners of the furniture or the most recent residents of the house can
be a matter of personal interpretation. Winterthur remains, then, a house in which a collection of furniture and
architectural elements has been assembled. Like an English country house, it is an organic structure; the
house, as well as the collection and manner of displaying it to the visitor, has changed over the years. The
changes have coincided with developing concepts of the American arts, increased knowledge on the part of
collectors and students, and a progression toward the achievement of a historical effect in period-room
displays. The rooms at Winterthur have followed this current, yet still retained the character of a private
house.
The concept of a period room as a display technique has developed gradually over the years in an
effort to present works of art in a context that would show them to greater effect and would give them more
meaning for the viewer. Comparable to the habitat group in a natural history museum, the period room
represents the decorative arts in a lively and interesting manner and provides an opportunity to assemble
objects related by style, date, or place of manufacture.
Question 51. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The reason that Winterthur was redesigned
B. Elements that make Winterthur an unusual museum
C. How Winterthur compares to English country houses
D. Historical furniture contained in Winterthur
Question 52. The phrase "devoted to" in the passage is closest in meaning to_____.
A. surrounded by B. specializing in C. successful with D. sentimental about
Question 53. What happened at Winterthur between 1929 and 1931?
A. The owners moved out. B. The house was repaired.

C. The old furniture was replaced. D. The estate became a museum.
Question 54. What does the author mean by stating "The impression of a lived-in house is apparent to the
visitor"? A. Winterthur is very old. B. Few people visit Winterthur.
C. Winterthur does not look like a typical museum. D. The furniture at Winterthur looks comfortable.
Question 55. The word "assembled" in the passage is closest in meaning to____.
A. summoned B. appreciated C. brought together D. fundamentally changed
Question 56. The word "it" in the passage refers to____.
A.Winterthur B. Collection C. English country house D. visitor
Question 57. The word "developing" in the passage is closest in meaning to_____.
A. traditional B. exhibiting C. informative D. evolving
Question 58. According lo the passage, objects in a period room are related by all of the following
EXCEPT____. A. date B. style C. place of manufacture D. past ownership
Question 59. What is die relationship between the two paragraphs in the passage?
A. The second paragraph explains a term that was mentioned in the first paragraph.
B. Each paragraph describes a different approach to the display of objects in a museum.
C. The second paragraph explains a philosophy of art appreciation that contrasts with the philosophy
explained in me first paragraph.
D. Each paragraph describes a different historical period.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
PREPARED BY M.A ĐỖ BÌNH – GV THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC – 4 Apr 2015
Question 60. Illiteracy is an enormous problem, it affects millions of people worldwide, and is an impediment
to social progress A B C. D
Question 61. The union insisted on an increase in their

members’

starting pay, and threatened to call a strike
if the company refused to

meet the demand. A B C D
Question 62. My father saw how much Uncle Tom was enjoying

his early retirement, and so he decided to do
the same A B C

D.
Question 63. If you are sure that you are in the right, you would not mind an independent examination of the
case. A B C. D
Question 64. Employees with less personal problems are likely to be more productive.
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. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow.
The snow………………………………………………………………
2. I didn’t arrived in time to see him.
I wasn’t early………………………………………………………….
3. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday.
I apologize……………………………………………………………
4. She didn’t hurry, so she missed the train.
If……………………………………………………………………….
5. Barbara is the best tennis-player in the club.
No one…………………………………………………………………
II. TOPIC: Write a letter to a pen-pal to talk about a person who has great influence on you.
……………………., March 26
th
, 2015
Dear Linda,
I am sorry for not writing to you for so long, but you know we are all busy with preparing for the

coming GCSE. I am writing today to tell you about my greatest ever idol who has great influence on me.
Everyone has his variety of acquaintances, friends, relatives, teachers, or partners among whom one
may have the one that creates greatest ever impression on him. For me, I must say that my life would not have
been as good as it is today if I did not meet Mr. Jimmy. It happened to me when I was a lower secondary
student. I remember well that I was a very bad boy at that time. I always got bad marks for school subjects as
well as I got fined daily. My teachers got very disappointed, my parents felt ashamed as I was very often
mentioned as a bad example at school. My classmates found ways to keep away from me. I felt so lonely and
hopeless. Then Mr. Jimmy, my new Maths teacher appeared. After having had a talk with me and my parents,
he agreed to be my private tutor. It was so strange that he did not teach me lessons right away, he made ways
to be my friend instead. He spared time to get to know my difficulties, helped me to gain me confidence, let me
believe in what I could do. Gradually, I realized what to do, how to do. He encouraged me when I felt tired,
lonely or daunted. He gave me belief and strength to stand right on my own feet. Finally, I got to know the
meaning of life.
To tell the truth, I feel so happy to have a great teacher like Mr. Jimmy. I really hope that you will
spare time to let me know about your idols in life. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Love,
Tom.
_________THE END__________
PREPARED BY M.A ĐỖ BÌNH – GV THPT LIỄN SƠN, LẬP THẠCH, VĨNH PHÚC – 4 Apr 2015