ĐỀ ÔN THI TIẾNG ANH THPT QUỐC GIA 9
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined word(s).
Question 1. Moving to a new town brought about many changes in his life.
A. resulted from B. prevented C. speeded up D. resulted
in
Question 2. The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in
recent years.
A. comparatively B. almost C. absolutely D.
relevantly
Question 3. Many countries nowadays restrict the exportation of genuine
archeological artifacts.
A. rare B. costly C. authentic D.
particular
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 following questions.
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by
humans to the atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals,
vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible
definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were
established in England in the fourteenth century air pollutants were limited to
compounds that could be seen or smelled- a far cry from the extensive list of
harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge
of the health aspect of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants
has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor might be considered an air
pollutant under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon
monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in nature. As the Earth developed, the
concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions; they
became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification
scheme by allowing the compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On
a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from
human activities.
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a
city. In such a region, human output may be dominant and may temporarily
overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased
concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the
adverse effects appear will be greater than the concentrations that the pollutants
would have in the absence of human activities. The actual concentration need
not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us
little until we know how much of an increase this represents over the
concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For example, sulfur dioxide
has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (p.p.m), which is about
400 times its natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1
p.p.m and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches about 15 p.p.m.
Question 4. The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning
to __________.
A. special B. beneficial C. measurable D.
separable
Question 5. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that __________.
A. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled B. water
vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change D. a substance
becomes an air pollutant only in cities
Question 6. The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning
to __________.
A. specified B. surrounded C. circled D.
encircled
Question 7. According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in
localized regions __________.
A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants B. can
overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants
C. will damage areas outside of the localized regions D. will react
harmfully with natural pollutants
Question 8. Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
A. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better
enforce air pollution laws.
B. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.
C. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all
air pollutants
D. To effectively control pollution, local government should regularly
review their air pollution laws.
Question 9. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. How much harm air pollutants can cause. B. The
economic impact of air pollutant.
C. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere. D. What constitutes
an air pollutant.
Question 10. For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an
important role in controlling air pollution?
A. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants. B. They
function as part of a purification process.
C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants. D. They
have existed since the Earth developed.
Question 11. The word "adversely" in the first passage is closest in meaning to
__________.
A. quickly B. considerably C. negatively D.
admittedly
Question 12. The word "These" in the second paragraph refers to
__________.
A. the compounds moved the water or soil B. the pollutants from the
developing Earth
C. the components in biogeochemical cycles D. the
various chemical reactions
Question 13. According to the passage, the numerical value of concentration
level of a substance is only useful if _____.
A. the other substances in the area are known B. it can be
calculated quickly
C. it is in a localized area D. the
natural level is also known
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the blanks.
You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you
prepare relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to
present your (14)_____, experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals. Be
prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the
statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical
eye and (15)____ areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further
information. Think about how you can answer difficult questions (16)_____ and
positively, while keeping each answer brief.
An interview gives the employer a (17)_____ to get to know you. While
you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an
honest (18)_____ . Never say anything negative about past experiences,
employers, or courses and professors. Always think of something positive about
an experience and talk about that. You should also be (19)_____ . If you are
genuinely interested (20)_____ the job, let the interviewer know that.
One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that
you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also
(21)____ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its
services and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions
that build upon your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and
(22)_____ close attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few
questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can
make an even stronger statement. At the (23)____ of an interview, it is
appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the employer.
Question 14. A. strengths B. practices C.
pressures D. promotions
Question 15. A. hide B. express C. identify D. limit
Question 16. A. accurately B. sharply C. rightly
D. hardly
Question 17. A. change B. chance C. practice D. way
Question 18. A. expression B. ability C.
response D. respect
Question 19. A. enthusiasm B. enthusiast C.
enthusiastically D. enthusiastic
Question 20. A. with B. on C. for D. in
Question 21. A. show B. appear C. conceal D. cover
Question 22. A. make B. spend C. pay D. choose
Question 23. A. finish B. close C. final D. end
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer in each of the
following questions.
Question 24. _______ in large quantities in the Middle East, oil became
known as black gold because of the large profits it brought. A. That when
discovered B. Discovering C. Which was discovered D. Discovered
Question 25. Tony: "Your desk-mate failed in the oral test." Lisa:
"__________."
A. It's hard for me to express myself in English B. In which
respect
C. Oh, I know D. I'm sorry to hear that
Question 26. Complimenting is an art; you must learn how to give and ______
to a compliment in a proper way.
A. reject B. react C. respond D. refuse
Question 27. She looks delighted. She __________ some good news.
A. must received B. can't receive C. must have received D. can't
have received
Question 28. The runner was __________ after the blood test because they
found doping in his blood.
A. unqualified B. disqualified C. nonqualified D. qualified
Question 29. "I wish you wouldn't smoke in here?" - "__________"
A. Sorry, shall I open the window? B. Sorry, I don't mind. C. I don't mind.
D. I don't agree, I'm afraid!
Question 30. ________ with her boyfriend yesterday, she doesn't want to
answer his phone call.
A. Because of she quarreled B. Had quarreled C. Having
quarreled D. Because having quarreled
Question 31. I hope they __________ the road by the time we come back next
summer.
A. have repaired B. will be repairing C. will have repaired D. will
repair
Question 32. __________ his advice, I would never have got the job.
A. But for B. As for C. Except D. Apart
from
Question 33. "The inflation rate in Greece is five times __________ my
country," he said.
A. as much as B. as many as that inC. as high as that in D. more
than
Question 34. __________ that's happened is a waste of time.
A. Something regretted B. Regret something C.
Something to regret D. Regretting something
Question 35. Not only __________ generate energy, but it also produces fuel
for other fission reactors.
A. it is a nuclear breeder reactor B. is a nuclear breeder reactor
C. a nuclear breeder reactor D. does a
nuclear breeder reactor
Question 36. Because of ____ weather conditions, California has an advantage
in the production of fruits and vegetables.
A. favourite B. favour C. favourable D.
favourably
Question 37. __________ for farming purpose, soil must contain the minerals
plants require.
A. To be good B. That's good C. Be good D. Being
good
Question 38. A: "Do you like the advanced training course you are taking?"
B: "__________."
A. No, thanks B. Not me. I'm still waiting C. No, not everyone D.
By and large, yes
Question 39. These two shirts are in very bright colors. I don't like __________
of them.
A. all B. both C. either D. neither
Question 40. After John __________ a rough outline of the model, he will
begin painting.
A. is drawing B. drew C. has drawn D. had
drawn
Question 41. Mark: "Would you like me to pick you up?" Anne:
"__________."
A. Yes, thanks. That's very kind of you B. No, thank you
C. Yes, I'd like D. That would be great fun
Question 42. The temple is still an example of well- __________ traditional
Vietnamese architectures.
A. preserver B. preservation C. preservative D.
preserved
Question 43. -"Who __________ out that tie for you?" -"No one. I chose it
myself."
A. bought B. brought C. turned D. picked
Question 44. Have I told you about __________ the government is now
dealing?
A. the problem with which B. the problem with that C. the problem
thatD. the problem
Question 45. Ten thousand dollars __________ a large sum of money.
A. is B. were C. being D. are
Question 46. The secretary will get the forms __________ tomorrow.
A. sign B. signed C. signing D. to be
signed
Question 47. The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of
several __________.
A. celebrities B. celebrations C. celebrates D.
celebrated
Question 48. During the Precambrian period, the earth's crust formed, and life
__________ in the seas.
A. the first to appear B. appearing first C. the first appearance D. first
appeared
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress.
Question 49. A. environmental B. considerably C.
approximately D. conservatively
Question 50. A. significant B. activity C.
comparison D. ceremony
Question 51. A. install B. instance C. decent D. social
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from the other three in pronunciation.
Question 52. A. chance B. challenge C. champagne D.
champion
Question 53. A. plough B. cough C. enough D. laugh
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
combination of each pair of the sentences given.
Question 54. You'd better take the keys. It's possible I'll come home late.
A. I'll probably come home late so that you'd better take the keys. B. If I
come home late, you'd better take the keys.
C. You'd better take the keys in case I come home late. D. You'd better
take the keys as I possibly come home late.
Question 55. Julia cleaned the house. Then she fell asleep on the sofa.
A. After cleaning the house, Julia fell asleep on the sofa. B. Julia cleaned the
house so that she could sleep on the sofa.
C. After falling asleep on the sofa, Julia cleaned the house. D. Julia fell
asleep on the sofa while she was cleaning the house.
Question 56. She was the first woman in the Philippines. She was elected as
the president of the country.
A. She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the
Philippines.
B. She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the
Philippines.
C. She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines.
D. Being the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines.
Question 57. He was suspected to have stolen credit cards. The police have
investigated him for days.
A. Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for
days.
B. Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
C. He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards.
D. Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days.
Question 58. Phillip snored all night. I didn't sleep a wink.
A. What made Philip snore all night was my sleeplessness. B. Philip snored
all night, which made me not sleep a wink.
C. Philip snored all night as a result of my sleeplessness. D. What Phillip
snoring all night, I didn't sleep a wink.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 59. So extensive the lakes are that they are viewed as the largest
bodies of fresh water in the World.
A. the lakes are B. largest C. fresh water D. are
viewed as
Question 60. Nam had a problem on the first day at university because he
lacked of the originals of the school certificate.
A. originals B. lacked of C. on the first day D. because
Question 61. The threat of being dismissed do not worry me any more because I
have started my own business.
A. being dismissed B. my own business C. The D. do not
worry
Question 62. Agricultural land per each capita decreased from 0.25 ha in 1943
to 0.10 ha in 1995.
A. capita B. from C. Agricultural land D. per each
Question 63. Bad polluted air can cause illness and even death to many people.
A. cause B. even C. Bad polluted air D. many
Question 64: Not many people realize that the Albany County Airport,
construct in the 1930s, was the United States' first municipal airport. 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.
