Đề thi thử thpt quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh (11)

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TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 145)
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the other.
1. A. influential B. opportunity C. temperament 1 D. expectation
2. A. government1 B. employment C. refusal D. redundant
3. A. improvement B. occasion C. believe D. interest
4. A. industrial B. interfere3 C. develop D. activity
5. A. extremely B. necessary1 C. nesesity D. co-operate
Choose the best answer to complete each unfinished sentence.
6. Fortunately, the demonstration _____ to be quite peaceful.
A. turned into B. turned out C. turned off D. turned up
7. “How much do you earn, Joe?” “I’d _____ “
A. rather don’t say B. better not to say C. rather not say D. prefer not say
8. The traffic in town was very _____ and I arrived home earlier than expected.
A. light B. weak C. little D. few
9. The witness’s account was not _____ with the facts.
A. matched B. reliable C. consistent D. confirmed
10. He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will _____ it through the night.
A. last B. survive C. endure D. make
11. _____ you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to $100 a day.
A. Unless B. Although C. Provided that D. As soon as
12. I suggest we _____ outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30.
A. meet B. meeting C. met D. will meet
13.I hope we will be able to avoid ___________ anyone.
A. disappointment B. disappoint C. disappointed D. disappointing
14. Is he really _____ to judge a brass band contest?

A. efficient B. skillful C. capable D. competent
15. No matter how angry he was he would never _____ to violence.
A. resort B. recourse C. exert D. resolve
16. The move to a different environment had brought about a significant _____ in Mary’s state of mind.
A. impact B. effect C. influence D. change
17. His house is nothing out of the _____ ; it’s just an average five-room house.
A. normal B. usual C. ordinary D. typical
18. The school _____ a system of monthly tests in place of an annual exam.
A. took B. gathered C. collected D. adopted
19 “I think that the youth are high-flying but inexperienced” “____________ “
A. There’s no doubt about it.B. Certainly C. Are you kidding me? D. It’s nice of you
to say so
20. What do you think of your new bookkeeper?” - “He works _____ his figures never need _____.”
A. such efficiently that / to check C. so efficient that / checking
B. such an efficient that / to be checked D. so efficiently that / to be checked
21. It was a horrible ride through pouring rain. _____ he had a puncture and for the last hour had to push the
bicycle.
A. As a matter of fact B. To make matter worse C. Even so D. In fact
22. All through his life he remained _____ resentful of the way he had been abandoned by his parents as a
child.
A. fully B. seriously C. completely D. bitterly
23. Do you still live there? - No, _____ . We’ve moved to a new house.
A. not now B. I do not live C. any longer D. not yet
24. I’m not particular. I’ll wear _____ of your dresses that fits me.
A. some one B. that one C. which one D. any one
25. It is imperative that this letter _____ immediately.
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A. were sent B. sent C. be sent D. send
26. The pub was so crowded that he could _____ get to the bar.
A. almost B. barely C. quite D. merely

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Simply being bilingual doesn’t qualify someone to interpret. Interpreting is not only a mechanical
process of converting one sentence in language A into the same sentence in language B. Rather, its a
complex art in which thoughts and idioms that have no obvious counterparts from tongue to tongue _ or
words that have several meanings must be quickly transformed in such a way that the message is clearly and
accurately expressed to the listener.
At one international conference, an American speaker said, “You can’t make a silk purse out of a
sow’s ear”, which meant nothing to the Spanish audience. The interpretation was, “A monkey in a silk dress
is still a monkey” _ an idiom the Spanish understood and that expressed the same idea.
There are two kinds of interpreters, simultaneous and consecutive. The former, sitting in a separated
booth, usually at a large multilingual conference, speaks to listeners wearing headphones, interpreting what a
foreign language speaker says _ actually a sentence behind. Consecutive interpreters are the ones most
international negotiations use. They are employed for smaller meetings without sound booths and
headphones. Consecutive interpretation also requires two-person teams. A foreign speaker says his piece
while the interpreter, using special shorthand, takes notes and during a pause, tells the client what was said.
27. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To explain the scope of interpreting. B. To differentiate between simultaneous and consecutive
interpreters.
C. To state the qualifications of an interpreter. D. To point out the importance of an interpreter.
28. The author implies that most people have the opinion that the skill of interpreting is ________.
A. simpler than it really is B. very complex and demanding
C. highly valued and admired D. based on principles of business
29. The example “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear” is used to ________.
A. show the differences in language A and language B B. stress the importance of word for word
translation
C. emphasize the need for translation of the meaning of what is said
D. point out the difference in attributes of animals in English and Spanish
30. A precondition of being a translator is ________. A. being a linguist B. being bilingual
C. being able to use high-tech equipment D. working well with people

31. Which of the following would a consecutive interpreter be used for?
A. A business transaction between 2 foreign speakers. B. A large meeting of many nations.
C. A translation of a foreign book. D. An interpretation of a major literary work.
32. What would a simultaneous interpreter be most in need of?
A. A dictionary or phrase book. B. Advanced technical style in writing.
C. Headphones and a booth. D. Shorthand skills and a notepad.
33. What is a difference mentioned between a simultaneous interpreter and a consecutive interpreter?
A. The money they are paid. B. The size of group with whom they work.
C. Their proficiency in the language. D. The type of dictionary they use.
34. The word “converting” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. understanding B. changing C. reading D. concluding
35. The phrase “the former” refers to ________.
A. simultaneous interpreters B. the booth C. consecutive interpreters D. the conference
36. The word “rather” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. on the contrary B. as a result C. in brief D. in general
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each of the sentences that needs correcting.
37. Drug (A) addition has resulted (B) of many (C) destroyed careers, and (D) expulsions from school or
college.
38. A future system of (A) solid waste (B) managements should begin with (C) reduction in the (D) amount
of waste.
39. A mosquito (A) is filled with blood (B) is carrying (C) twice its own body (D) weight.
40. (A) A desire to eradicate (B) irregular spelling in English (C) can trace back (D) to the sixteenth century.
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41. Because (A) not food is (B) as nutritious for a baby as its mother’s milk. Many women are returning (C)
to the pratice of (D) breast feeding.
Read the passage and choose A, B, C, D for each of the following blanks
Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to consider
this taboo question, or put it to others in moments of weakness or confidentiality, you (42)____ well have
heard some or all of the (43)____. It's the money, of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining
something to a child. Or it's the satisfaction of a task well-done, the sense of achievement behind the

clinching of an important (44)____ . I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can't say I (45)____ the same
as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (46)____ out tickets without falling over to someone's
lap. It's the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (47)____ what about farmers? Is it the
conversation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and sense of status say
those (48)____ have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized
their leadership qualities. Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman, I suspect, and I
say this under my breath, that most of us work rather as Mr. Micawber lived, hoping for something to
(49)____ up. We'll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think. We'll scrape together the (51)____
and open that little shop we have always dreamed of, or go round the world, or spend more time in the
garden. One day, we'll get that (51)____ we deserve, but until then at least we have something to do. And we
are so busy doing it that we won't have time to wonder why.
42. A. might B. can C. will D. should
43. A. below B. rest C. following D. latter
44. A. deal B. position C. job D. engagement
45. A. enjoyed B. wished C. hoped D. felt
46. A. make B. turn C. issue D. give
47. A. one B. case C. question D. problem
48. A. people B. must C. who D. may
49. A. move B. turn C. ease D. end
50. A. resources B. opportunities C. riches D. money
51. A. ambition B. station C. vocation D.
promotion
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
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 alterative

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
52. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. airline industry accident statistics B. procedures for evacuating aircraft
C. guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers’ survival. D. safety instructions in air travel
53. Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions ?
A. in an emergency B. before locating the exits
C. if smoke is in the cabin D. before take off
54. According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor____.
A. throughout the flight B. during takeoff and landings
C. especially during landings D. only if an accident is possible
55. According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before takeoff
A. the ones that can be found in the dark B. the two closest to the passenger’s seat
C. the nearest one D. the ones with counted rows of seats between them
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56. It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they ____.
A. keep their heads low B. wear a safety belt
C. don’t smoke in or near a plane D. read airline safety statistics
57. Airline passenger are to do all of the following EXCEPT____.
A. locate the nearest exist B. ask questions about safety
C. fasten their seat belt before takeoff D. carry personal belongings in an emergency
58. The word “evacuate” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to_______.
A. evade B. abscond C. vacate D. forestall
59. The word “inflated” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to_______.

A. lifted B. extended C. expanded D. assembled
60. What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss?
A. How to recover your luggage B. Where to go to continue your trip
C. When to return to the aircraft D. How to proceed once you are away from the
aircraft
Choose the sentence among A, B, C, D that is closest meaning to the original sentence .
61. He never suspected that she was a witch.
A. Never has he suspect she was a witch. B. He used to think she was not a witch,
C. At no time did he suspect that she was a witch. D. What he thought was she was not a witch.
62. If only you told me the truth about the theft
A. You should have told me the truth about the theft B. Only if you had told me the truth
about the theft.
C. Had you had told me the truth, there wouldn’t have been the theft. D. You only told me the truth if
there was a theft.
63. The demand was so great that they had to print the book immediately.
A. So great the demand was that they had to reprint the book immediately.
B. So great was the demand so they had to reprint the book immediately.
C. So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately.
D. So great the demand was , they had to reprint the book immediately
64. It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff.
A. The new cuts certainly worry the staff. B. The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff.
C. The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff. D. The new cuts are bound to worry the staff
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 keepers feed the lions at 3 pm every day.
→ The lions _________________________________________
2. We got lost because we didn't have a map.
→ If we _________________________________________
3. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.

→ I would rather_________________________________________
4. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn't go under it.
→ It was _________________________________________
5. That was a silly thing to say.
→ What _________________________________________
II. Topic: Airlines have changed the ways we travel. Do you think so?
An airplane is a form of transportation that has changed people's lives. Thanks to the plane, our
lives are now faster, more exciting, and more convenient that before.
You cannot deny that a plane is fast. For example, the Concorde flies at supersonic speed. A
businessman can leave Paris at 11 a.m. in the morning and arrive in New York at 8 a.m. the same morning
in time for a day's work. Many business people in Europe will fly to London for a noon meeting and then
return home to Rome or Madrid for dinner.
It is always exciting to take a plane trip. When you take a trip by plane, you know that you might
cross many time zones, many oceans, and many countries. When you get off the plane, you could be in a
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place that speaks a different language. A plane is like a magician's trick. You get in a box and you come out
somewhere totally different.
Nothing can beat the convenience of a plane. In the old days, it might take you days to do what the
plane can do it an hour. Boats, for example, only leave on certain days of the week and take a long time to
get to their destination. Planes give you the option to leave several times a day and get you to your
destination quickly.
Although other forms of transportation may be more comfortable, none has changed the way we do
business and live our lives more than the plane. Thanks to the speed, excitement, and convenience of the
planes, our lives are richer.
THE END
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