Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh số 18

SỞ GD- ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 018)
ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (Học sinh tô vào phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm)(8 ĐIỂM)
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 01. A. booked B. pushed C. caused D. matched
Question 02. A. human B. humor C. horror D. honest
II. Read the following passage taken from Air Travel Guide - Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 5
th
Edition, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 03 to 10.
According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially
survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips.
Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask questions if you have
uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of course, you
should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates. During takeoff and landings you are
advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative
exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary. In
the even that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep
your head down until the plane come to complete stop.
If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins,
towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as
quickly as possible, follow crew command and do not take personal belongings with you. Do not jump on
escape slides before they are fully inflated and when you jump, do so with your arms and legs extended in
front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and
never smoke near the wreckage.
Question 03. According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take-off?

A. The nearest one. B. The ones that can be found in the dark.
C. The two closest to the passenger’s seat. D. The ones with counted rows of seats between them.
Question 04. The word “evacuate” in line 11 is closes in meaning to______.
A. vacate B. escape C. maintain D. return
Question 05. According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor______.
A. during takeoff and landings B. throughout the flight
C. especially during landings D. only if an accident is possible
Question 06. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Airline industry accident statistics. B. Guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers survival.
C. Procedures for evacuating aircraft. D. Safety instructions in air travel.
Question 07. Airline passenger are to do all of the following EXCEPT______.
A. fasten their seat belt before takeoff B. locate the nearest exist
C. carry personal belongings in an emergency D. ask questions about safety
Question 08. What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss?
A. How to recover your luggage. B. When to return to the aircraft.
C. How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft. D. Where to go to continue your trip.
Question 09. The word “inflated” in line 13 is closest in meaning to______.
A. expanded B. lifted C. increased D. assembled
Question 10. Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions______.
A. if smoke is in the cabin B. before take-off
C. before locating the exits D. in an emergency
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III. 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.
Question 11. When babies are around fifteen months old, they can pick up objects and put themselves into
small containers.
A. around B. they C. themselves D. pick up
Question 12. How the earth is in the shadow of the moon, we see an eclipse of the sun.
A. How B. the moon C. an eclipse D. in the shadow
Question 13. If motorists do not observe the traffic regulations, they will be stopped, ticketed and have to pay

a fine.
A. have to pay a fine B. they C. not observe D. the
Question 14. Often a headache is caused by the contraction of one of the muscle group that cover the skull,
thus causing spasm and pain.
A. spasm B. Often C. group D. is caused
Question 15. Long before boats became important in recreation, they were valuable to people for many
essential tasks, included transportation and fishing.
A. and B. valuable to C. included D. Long before
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete each of the
following incomplete sentences.
Question 16. Nobody seemed to be interested in the news. It was greeted with a lack of ______.
A. enthusiastically B. enthusiastic C. enthusiast D. enthusiasm
Question 17. “When do you have to hand in the that report?” “The______ is Thursday 12th April”
A. lifeline B. deadline C. headline D. byline
Question 18. The plane would have landed easily ______ the thick fog.
A. but for B. due to C. because of D. unless
Question 19. Isn’t there anyone______ of using this digital camera?
A. capable B. possible C. skilled D. affordable
Question 20. Mary: “Can I have some more meat?” John: “____________.”
A. Enjoy your meal B. No, it’s my round C. Help yourself D. It’s delicious
Question 21. ______ anyone call, would you please ask them to call back later?
A. Unless B. If C. Should D. When
Question 22. It was just a friendly get-together. Everyone was wearing______ clothes. No one needed to be
well-dressed.
A. casual B. formal C. unimportant D. unfriendly
Question 23. You should ______ more attention to what your teacher explains.
A. get B. pay C. make D. set
Question 24. In his latest speech, the Secretary General______ the importance of wildlife conservation.
A. remained B. excused C. stressed D. extorted
Question 25. Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? ______ your hand."

A. Heighten B. Lift C. Rise D. Raise
Question 26. It is important that every student______ attentive in class.
A. were B. was C. is D. be
Question 27. I don't like______ jobs. In fact, I never want to work under high pressure.
A. Stressful B. stress C. stressed D. stressing
Question 28. Amie was so______ in her work that she didn’t notice when I came in.
A. concentrating B. busy C. wrapped up D. absent - minded
Question 29. This letter______ be from Harry. He doesn’t know my new address.
A. might B. shouldn’t C. mustn’t D. can’t
Question 30. Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your party?” Kyle: “____________.”
A. Beggars can’t be choosers B. That’s right
C. The more the merrier D. Straight away
Question 31. With black hair and eyes, she is______ of the people from her country.
A. similar B. the same C. identical D. typical
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Question 32. Without the traffic jam on the high way this morning, I ______ late for the meeting.
A. hadn't been B. would be C. wouldn't have been D. would have been
Question 33. Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them______.
A. for granted B. as a rule C. as usual D. out of habit
Question 34. Body language is a potent form of ______ communication.
A. tongue B. oral C. non-verbal D. verbal
Question 35. Had you told me that this was going to happen, I ______ it.
A. would never have believed B. hadn't believed C. don't believe D. can't believe
Question 36. I wish I ______ Bob the money; he spent it all gambling.
A. weren't lending B. didn't lend C. wouldn't lend D. hadn't lent
Question 37. The Avicenna Partnership is a______ company with a long and successful sales history.
A. respectful B. respecting C. respective D. respectable
Question 38. Military is______ in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the army
for two years.
A. compulsory B. unnecessary C. optional D. illegal

Question 39. Jack found it hard to______ the loss of his little dog.
A. get over B. turn over C. get along D. put off
Question 40. ______ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews.
A. Self-confident B. Nervous C. Self-conscious D. Self-doubt
Question 41. ______ you known he was a liar, would you have agreed to support him?
A. Since B. Had C. If D. Did
V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 42. His extravagant ideas were never brought to fruition.
A. practical B. exaggerated C. impressive D. unacceptable
Question 43. His policies were beneficial to the economy as a whole.
A. crude B. harmless C. detrimental D. innocent
Question 44. Why are you being so arrogant?
A. humble B. naive C. cunning D. snooty
Question 45. This shouldn’t be too taxing for you.
A. easy B. demanding C. relaxing D. comfortable
Question 46. I’d like to pay some money into my bank account.
A. leave some money aside B. withdraw some money from
C. give some money out D. put some money into
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different
from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 47. A. obedient B. solution C. whenever D. family
Question 48. A. supportive B. mischievous C. hospital D. special
Question 49. A. generally B. security C. responsible D. biologist
VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete each of
the following incomplete sentences.
Question 50. Before he was 20, he developed______ for the personal computer.
A. the computer language for the first world B. the world first computer's language
C. the world's first computer language D. the first world's computer language
Question 51. ______ for breakfast is bread and eggs.

A. That I only like B. The food what I like C. Which better I like D. What I like most
Question 52. According to the conditions of my scholarship, after graduation, ______.
A. I will be employed full-time by the university B. the university will employ me full-time
C. an employer will give me a full-time job D. I would be offered by the university
Question 53. He has been to the school library many times______.
A. if the semester has started B. while the semester is starting
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C. since the semester started D. after the semester starts
Question 54. Only after food has been dried or canned______.
A. was it stored for later consumption B. should it be stored for later consumption
C. it can be stored for later consumption D. that it is stored for later consumption

VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is SIMILAR in
meaning to the one given italicized one.
Question 55. The test we did last time was more difficult than this one.
A. This time we have to do the most difficult test of all.
B. We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time.
C. This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time.
D. The test we have done this time is not difficult at all.
Question 56. He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart.
A. The fact that he has a weak heart cannot stop him practicing scuba diving.
B. He has a weak heart but he continues to practice scuba diving.
C. Scuba diving makes him suffer from having a weak heart.
D. The reason why he cannot practice scuba diving is that he has a weak heart.
Question 57. She asked John to repeat what he had said.
A. “Will you please repeat what John said?” she asked.
B. “Please repeat what you said, John,” she said.
C. “You have to repeat what you say, John,” she said.
D. “Please repeat what you said to John,” she said.
Question 58. People believe that neither side wanted war.

A. War is believed to be wanted by either side.
B. Neither side is believed to have wanted war.
C. It is believed that war broke out from both sides.
D. Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war.
Question 59. “No, it’s not true. I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said.
A. Jean admitted stealing the money. B. Jean did not intend to steal the money.
C. Jean refused to steal the money. D. Jean denied having stolen the money.
IX. Read the following passage taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on
your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 60 to 67.
On December 10, 2006, I was going through some hard time. The landlady did not want to release the
house any more so I had to (60)______ and only had one month to find a place. Because Christmas was
coming and it was difficult for me to (61)______ a suitable accommodation. I had only some money
(62)______. I could not buy a Christmas tree and some presents for my three boys, (63)______ I had to use the
money to find a place to live. Tome, it broke my heart as I could not prepare the Christmas for my three boys. I
have been their only parent since my husband (64)______ away two years ago. I was so sad and everything
was getting on my nerves. Although I managed to solve the problem myself I could not help telling my sons
about the things. When I suddenly woke up at midnight, I found my eldest son was sitting (65)______ me. He
kissed me and said, "Don't worry, Mum. We love you very much and always stand by you whatever happens."
At the moment I started weeping, grabbed him and kissed him. His words and love made me (66)______ all
about what I was stressing about.
In fact ever since that moment, I have realized that I can overcome any problems thanks to my sons' love.
The most important thing of my life is that my boys are safe and healthy, and they bring me joy all the time.
The memory (67)______ me that nothing really matters, when I have the love of my children.
Question 60. A. transfer B. change C. move D. convert
Question 61. A. notice B. see C. find D. watch
Question 62. A. leave B. left C. to leave D. leaving
Question 63. A. if B. although C. as though D. because
Question 64. A. has passed B. passed C. passes D. was passing
Question 65. A. up B. by C. next D. over
Question 66. A. forget B. forgot C. to forget D. forgetting

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Question 67. A. reminds B. minds C. remembers D. misses
X. 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 68. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A. relax B. sit down C. sleep D. eat
Question 69. You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.
A. in a harmful way B. exactly as things really happen
C. with a negative attitude D. as trustingly as you can
Question 70. My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. feeling embarrassed B. talking too much
C. easily annoyed or irritated D. very happy and satisfied
Question 71. The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to
sink.
A. frightened B. surprised C. excited D. exhausted
Question 72. In the end her neighbour decided to speak his mind.
A. are given the right to B. say a few words
C. say exactly what he thought D. have a chat
B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Học sinh viết vào mặt sau của phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm) (2 điểm)
Question: Deciding a future job is so difficult to the young because we can’t predict what the needs of
labour force will actually be.
Write a paragraph within 120 words to talk about the difficulties of the young to choose their future job in
Vietnam.
THE END
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KÌ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LỚP CHUYÊN ĐỀ

ĐÁP ÁN & HD CHẤM MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
(Đáp án gồm 01 trang)
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A. ĐÁP ÁN & HD CHẤM PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM:
Tổng điểm phần trắc nghiệm là: 72 câu hỏi x 0.125 điểm/01 câu đtrả lời đúng = 9 điểm
Câu
hỏi
Đáp án theo mã đề Câu
hỏi
Đáp án theo mã đề Câu
hỏi
Đáp án theo mã đề
231 382 463 514 125 231 382 463 514 125 231 382 463 514 125
01 A C C A A 25 B A D C C 49 B D A B A
02 A D D C A 26 A A D A A 50 C C C A D
03 A B C D A 27 D A A C A 51 D C D A C
04 C B B B D 28 B C C B C 52 A B A D C
05 B D A D D 29 D A D D D 53 C C C C C
06 C D B A A 30 B C C B B 54 C C B D B
07 A B C B D 31 C C D C B 55 C D C D D
08 A A C A A 32 A A C B B 56 A C D B C
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09 D A A C D 33 B A A B A 57 A A B C A
10 B D B B A 34 B D C A C 58 A B B C B
11 D B C C C 35 C D A D A 59 C D D A B
12 A A A A A 36 D B D D C 60 C A C A A
13 A D A B A 37 A D D C D 61 B A C A C
14 C A C D A 38 A D A A C 62 A B B C C
15 C D C D A 39 B C A A A 63 B C D D A
16 B A D A C 40 C A A C B 64 D C B A A

17 C A B B C 41 A C B A A 65 D D B D D
18 C B A C D 42 B A A A A 66 A B A A C
19 A D A B C 43 A D C A A 67 B B A C D
20 B A C B D 44 A D A C C 68 A A A B C
21 C B C D A 45 D A A D B 69 A C B B C
22 C B A B A 46 A A B A B 70 A A C B C
23 C A B D B 47 C B D B B 71 B C A A A
24 A A C D A 48 D D A C C 72 C C C D D
B. HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM PHẦN TỰ LUẬN:
Tổng điểm phần tự luận là: 01 điểm. Giáo viên căn cứ vào trình độ cụ thể của học sinh theo phân ban lớp
chuyên đề để chấm cho phù hợp. Gợi ý phân bổ điểm cụ thể như sau:
TT NỘI DUNG ĐIỂM
1. Đúng chủ đề, đúng hình thức, đủ số từ 0.50 điểm
2. Bảo đảm đúng về ngữ pháp, ngữ nghĩa, liên kết câu 0.25 điểm
3. Diễn đạt tốt, sử dụng từ tốt, hành văn hay 0.25 điểm
HẾT
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