Đề thi chuyên đề môn Tiếng Anh Năm 2014

SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN THÁI HỌC
ĐỀ THI CHUYÊN ĐỀ LẦN 1 NĂM HỌC 2014-2015
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12
(Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút)
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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.
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a
disaster. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which
ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail.
Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a
sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well - especially if the parents are very supportive of their
child. Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to
concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a
week for violin lessons. Michael's mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a
large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling. Winston
Smith, Michael's friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too
high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for
every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win. Winston is always afraid that he
will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.
1. One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to ______.
A. make their child become a musician B. neglect their child's education
C. push their child into trying too much D. help their child to become a genius
2. Parents' ambition for their children is not wrong if they ______.
A. themselves have been very successful B. force their children into achieving success
C. understand and help their children sensibly D. arrange private lessons for their children
3. Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents?
A. Their children. B. Educational psychologists.

C. Successful musicians. D. Unrealistic parents
4. Michael Collins is fortunate in that ______.
A. his parents are quite rich B. his parents help him in a sensible way
C. his father is a musician D. his mother knows little about music
5. The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means ______.
A. "completely unaware of" B. "confused about"
C. "surprised at" D. "extremely interested in"
6. Winston's parents push their son so much and he ______.
A. cannot learn much music from them B. has won a lot of piano competitions
C. is afraid to disappoint them D. has become a good musician
7. The word "They" in the passage refers to ______.
A. concerts B. parents in general C. Michael's parents D. violin lessons
8. All of the following people are musicians EXCEPT _____.
A. Winston's father B. Michael's mother C. Michael's father D. Winston's mother
9. The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means ______.
A. "getting ready to do something" B. "not objecting to doing anything"
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C. "not wanting to do something" D. "eager to do something"
10. The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that ______.
A. parents should spend more money on the child's education
B. successful parents always have intelligent children
C. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
D. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word(s) for each of the blanks.
In the United States and Canada, it is very important to (11)_______ a person directly in the eyes when you
are having a conversation (12)_______ him or her. If you look down or to the side when the (13)_______
person is talking, that person will think that you are not interested in (14)_______ he or she is saying. This,
(15)_______ , is not polite. If you look down or to the side when you are talking, it might (16)_______ that
you are not honest. However, people who are speaking will sometimes look away for (17)_______ seconds

when they are thinking or (18)_______ to find the right word. But they always turn immediately (19)_______
to look the listener directly in the eyes. These social "rules" are (20)_______ for two men, two women, a man
and a woman, or an adult and a child.
11. A. look B. get C. talk D. notice
12. A. with B. about C. for D. to
13. A. other B. others C. one D. another
14. A.that B. which C.what D. where
15. A. of course B. although C. yet D. in addition
16. A. come B. become C. turn D. seem
17. A. a little B. few C. a few D. little
18. A. trying B. managing C. achieving D. looking
19. A. back B. over C. down D. up
20. A. likely B. the same C. like D. such as
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.
21. A. success B. conflict C. figure D. author
22. A. circumstance B. sympathetic C. advantageous D. unbelievable
23. A. confidence B. imperative C. recently D. hopelessness
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.
Canada and the United States are huge countries that stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific
Ocean. For centuries the North American Indians lives close to nature, using only what they needed . But
when the European arrived, they saw an endless supply of materials that they could use and sell. They killed
the animals and cut the forests. They used the farming methods that allowed the wind and rain to take away
the rich topsoil. They did not worry about their actions. They thought that there would always be more forests,
animals, and farmlands.
Nevertheless, a few people thought about the future. They traveled and saw magnificent scenery in the
west-the snow-covered mountains, clear lakes, and huge trees. They worried that their grandchildren would
never see these natural wonders. Instead they would see farms and cities where there had once been wild
beauty.

This handful of Americans and Canadians persuaded their governments to start national park systems.
The parks would protect places of great beauty, of scientific interest, or with unusual plants or animals. The
two governments would take care of the parks and keep them natural forever.
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In 1872, the United States government passed a law naming Yellowstone National Park, in Wyoming,
as the first park to belong water falls, and lakes. a few years later, Canada named Banff, in Alberta, its first
national park. This park protects magnificent lakes, mountains and forests.
Both countries continued to add parks to their national parks systems. Later, some areas were named as
national parks because they contained remains of Indians societies. Other parks protect areas that were
important in the exploration and history of the two countries.
Most of the population of Canada has always lived along the southern border, and the rest of the
country was mostly empty and wild. But after the World War II, development increased throughout the
country. Even though the North did not develop as fast as the South, more and more people realised it was
important to save the large populations of wildlife before it was too late.
Today national parks protect scenic and historical areas from Hawaii to Newfoundland. The park
covers millions of hectares in the mountains, the deserts, the forests, and along the coasts. There are museums,
hotels, and restaurants for visitors. Scientists, naturalists and historians show films and give talks.
Other countries have developed national parks systems, too. People everywhere in the world can enjoy the
natural beauty of their countries and know it is protected.
24. Canada and the United States are countries that stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the
Pacific Ocean.
A. natural B. small C. wildlife D. huge
25. For centuries, North American Indians
A. lived near the Canadian border B. lived in national parks
C. lived close to nature D. visited national parks
26. Europeans thought the supply of materials in North America was
A. overcrowded B. used up C. endless D. dangerous
27. A handful of people wanted national parks to protect
A. museums B. rich topsoil C. farmlands D. places of beauty
28. Why did some want to start national systems ?

A. They wanted to killed animals there.
B. They wanted to see wildlife
C. They wanted to add parks to their national parks
D. They wanted their grandchildren to be able to see the natural wonders.
29. What was the first national park in the United States?
A. Yellow stone B. Wyoming C. Alberta D. Banff
30. Later parks protected areas
A. near the border B. with geysers and hot spring
C. destroyed by poor farming methods D. important in human history
31. What services do national parks offer?
A. They provide museums, hotels, restaurants, and speakers for visitors.
B. They provide museums for visitors
C. They provide hotels and restaurants for visitors.
D. They provide drinking water for visitors
32. Which sentence is probably not true?
A. You can learn a lot at a national park.
B. Many countries of the world have national parks
C. The national park system in the United States had its 100th birthday in 1972.
D. There are no wild places left in North America for new national parks.
33. Which is the main idea of the passage ?
A. Poor farming methods destroy the topsoil.
B. The national park system protects beautiful and historic places for present and future enjoyment.
C. There are beautiful mountains in Banff National park.
D. National parks protect wildlife so our grandchildren can see wild animals.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best way to complete each of the
following sentences.
34. James Cook,______ , also discovered the Hawaiian Islands.
A. explored the South Sea then reached Australia. B. who explored the South Sea and reached Australia.
C. by exploring the South Sea he reached Australia.D. explored the South Sea and reaching Australia.

35. - __________ ? + About ten miles before we met him.
A. How fast did he drive B. How often did he drive
C. How far did he drive D. How long did he drive
36. The children sing loudly _________.
A. were they the winners B. as if they were the winners
C. as though they are the winners D. though they are the winners
37. Hillary changed her major from linguistics to business, ______.
A. hoping she can easier get a job
B. with the hope for being able finding a better job
C. with hopes to be able easier to get employment
D. hoping to find a job more easily
38. The chairman requested that _____.
A. with more carefulness the problem could be studied.
B. the members studied the problems more carefully.
C. the problem was more carefully studied.
D. the members study the problems more carefully.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
39. The removal of waste materials is essential to all forms of live.
A B C D
40. Most oxygen atoms have eight neutrons, but a small amount have nine or ten.
A B C D
41. A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a
A B C
basic part of the education of every child.
D
42. When I got home, Irene was lying in bed thinking about the wonderful time she has had.
A B C D
43. People tend to make a lot of shopping at Xmas time.
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

questions.
44. - "Our team has just won the last football match." - "______"
A. Yes. I guess it's very good. B. Well, that's very surprising!
C. Yes, it's our pleasure. D. Good idea. Thanks for the news.
45. "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - "______"
A. Yes, I'd love to. Thanks. B. I wouldn't. Thank you.
C. Yes, you're a good friend. D. Do you think I would?
46. In the primary school , a child is in the ………… simple setting.
A. comparatively B. comparison C. comparable D. comparative
47. His performance in King Lear was most ………… .
A. impress B. impressive C. impressed D. impression
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48. - Is the lift is working?. - No , it's …………Let's use the stairs.
A. in danger B. out of work C. out of reach D. out of order
49. My friend is still optimistic ……………many difficulties he has to overcome.
A. however B. but C. though D. despite
50. Last year she earned _______ her brother.
A. twice as much as B. twice as more as C. twice as many as D. twice more than
51. " Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _______ ?"
A. do you B. will you C. can't you D. don't you
52. That pipe ____________ for ages - we must get it mended.
A. has been leaking B. leaks C. is leaking D. had been leaking
53. Her illness is getting serious. You should __________a doctor.
A. look up to B. send for C. put up with D. give up away
54. I was very tired; __________, I determined to take a walk on to the next village.
A. therefore B. as a result of that C. consequently D. however
55. The government should take _______ to reduce the current high unemployment rate.
A. changes B. solutions C.measures D. steps
56. They stayed for hours, ______ my mother was very annoyed about.
A. which B. that C. whom D. this

57. Look! The yard is wet. It______ last night.
A. couldn't have rained B. should have rained C. must have rained D. must rain
58. I was in a such hurry that I left one of my bags _________
A. out B. behind C. aside D. on
59. Going on this diet has really ________ me good. I've lost weight and I feel fantastic!
A. had B. done C. taken D. made
60. . ……………anything suspicious arise, please let me know at once.
A. Did B. Should C. Can D. Would
61. Scarcely _________they _________into the new house when their friends _________in.
A. had/ moved/ came B. did/ move/ came C. have/ move/ come D. do/ move/ come
62. You should look up the meaning of the new word in the dictionary________ misuse it.
A. to B. so that C. so as not to D. so as to not
63. If we want to develop inner tranquility, we have to stop……………by every little thing.
A. being bothered B. to bother C. to be bothered D. bothering
64. When his alarm went off, he shut it off and slept for ……… 15 minutes.
A. others B.other C.another D. the others
65. In western culture, people often leave a ……………… for the service they get.
A. receipt B. bill C. tip D. debt
66. After the accident, he has to wear …………………………. teeth.
A. artificial B. untrue C. unreal D. false
67. We have had the roof of our house ……………………… .
A. to replace B. been replaced C. replaced D. replace
68. Sportsmen __________ their political differences on the sports field.
A. take part B. keep apart C. put aside D. take place
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.
69. My parents always disapproved of my smoking. They even told me once it would stop me growing taller.
A. denied B. refused C. supported D. objected to
70. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
A. got in touch with B. made room for C. lost control of D. put in charge of

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence in each of the following questions.
71. Conan said to me, "If I were you, I would read different types of books in different ways."
A. Conan advised me to read different types of books in different ways.
B. I said to Conan to read different types of books in different ways to me.
C. I read different types of books in different ways to Conan as he told me.
D. Conan ordered me to read different types of books in different ways.
72. I wish I had chosen English to study at school.
A. The speaker regrets having chosen English to study.
B.The speaker is not studying English.
C. The speaker studied English and now regrets doing so.
D. The speaker regrets not choosing English to study at school.
73. It is not until a Vietnamese girl getting 18 years old that she is allowed to get married legally.
A. They never allow a Vietnamese girl to get married legally when she is 18 years old.
B. A Vietnamese girl is allowed to get married legally only after she gets 18 years old.
C. A Vietnamese girl is not allowed to get married legally only when she gets 18 years old.
D. The legal allowance for a Vietnamese girl to get married will be issued in 18 years.
74. There is no point in taking the exam when you are not prepared for it.
A. The exam is pointless even if you are prepared for it.
B.You are not allowed to take the exam without preparing for it.
C.You will get a very low point without a good preparation for the exam.
D. You shouldn't take the exam if you don't prepare well for it.
75. Friendly though he may seem, he's not to be trusted.
A. However friendly he seems, he's not to be trusted.
B. He's too friendly to be trusted.
C. However he seems friendly, he's not to be trusted.
D. He may have friends, but he's not to be trusted.
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.

76. Pierce failed the test even though it was easy. Obviously, he did not study at all.
A. whether B. easy to understand C. even though D. easy to study
77. John was very tiny when he was born. He weighed only two kilos.
A. very small B. thin C. very large D. huge
78. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. irritates me B. moves me C.steers me D. frightens me
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.
79. A. ancient B. strange C. educate D. address
80. A. reserve B. conserve C. desert D. observant
The end.

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