Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh trường THPT Hồng Ngự 2, Đồng Tháp năm 2015

ĐỀ THI MẪU TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
ĐƠN VỊ: THPT HỒNG NGỰ 2
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 1: A. elephants
B. decades
C. poachers
D. actions
Question 2: a. endangered
B. threatened
C. recovered
D. advanced
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 the following question.
Question 3: A. habitat
B. century
C. difficult
D. prohibit
Question 4: A. acknowledge
B. physical
C. successful
D. continue
Question 5: A. activity
B. psychology
C. information
D. development
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions
Question 6: The main uses of books are to provide entertainment and ________.
A. inform
B. information

C. informative
D. informer
Question 7: The telephone _______ by Alexander Graham Bell.
A. is invented
B. is inventing
C. invented
D. was invented
Question 8: English is an important _______ that is required in several national examinations:
A. language
B. test
C. evaluation
D. subject
Question 9: I have not seen my dog _______ the storm struck the community.
A. since
B. while
C. as soon as
D. when.
Question 10: When the alarm went off, everyone proceeded calmly to the emergency exits.
A. fell
B. exploded
C. called
D. rang
Question 11: The acronym of WHO stands for ________.
A. World Healthy Organization
B. World Health Organization
C. World Health Organizing
D. World Healthful Organization
Question 12: The Red .Cross is an international organization that helps people who are suffering from
the results of war, diseases or _______.
A. victims

B. disasters
C. opportunities
D. conditions
Question 13: He got angry _______ me when I said that-he was wrong.
A. on
B. Upon
C. With
D. For
Question 14: _______ you study for these exams, _______ you will do.
A. The harder / the better
B. The more / the much
C. The hardest / the best
D. The more hard / the more good,
Question 15: Every day Mary _____ on the computer, but today she ____ a typewriter because there is
no power.
A. types / is using
B. is tying / uses
C. has typed / will use
D. types / has used
Question 16: Education is very necessary ______ leading a good life.
A. on
B. in
C. for
D. with
Question 17: Jennifer asked me _______ the week before.
A. where had I gone
B. where I had gone
C. where did I gone
D. I had gone where
Question 18 An important source of dissatisfaction was a _______ of challenge.

A. lack
B. measurement
C. sight
D. contact
Question 19: If he ____ well on the training courses last year, he _____ offered the promotion now.


A. did / were
B. did / would be
C. had done / would have been
D. had done / would be.
Question 20: He ______ email before, so I ______ him how to use it.
A. did not use / had shown
B. had not used / showed
C. has not used / showed
D. was not using / will show
Question 21: I have not seen Tom for ages.
A. It has been a long time since I last saw Tom.
B. Tom and I do not look the same age.
C. Tom and I are friends for a long time.
D. I often met Tom ages ago.
Question 22: _____ instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview.
A. John Robbins to that I spoke by telephone,
B. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone,
C. John Robbins I spoke to by telephone,
D. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone,
Question 23: When __________________?
A. were computers used first
B. were computers first used
C. did computers first use

D. are computers first using
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSET in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 24: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
A. variety
B. changes
C. conservation
D. number
Question 25: School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended
B. required
C. divided
D. paid
Question 26: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately
B. generally
C. frankly
D. simply
Question 26: Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded
soldiers.
A. dedicated
B. shocked
C. interested
D. excited
Question 27: There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation
movement.
A. controlled
B. economic
C. important
D. natural

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 28: Tom : “ Shall we go to the dancing hall tonight? “ – Mary : “______________”
A. Yes, let's
B. Yes, we shall.
C. Yes, please.
D. Yes, we go
Question 29: Peter : - “ Would you mind if I used the phone ?” - Tom : “_________.”
A. That’s OK
B. You’re welcome
C. No, of course not
D. Sure. Here you are
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 30: William Harvey, the English doctor who discovered the circulate of the blood, was born
A
B
C
D
in 1578.
Question 31: This class has canceled because too few students had registered before registration


closed.
A
B
C
D
Question 32: Singapore is an island nation with 63 islands, located at the southern tip
A

B
of the Malay Peninsula. At 704.0 km2, it is a smallest country in Southeast Asia.
Question 33: The Nile River, the Colorado River, but the Yellow River flow through
A
B
deserts to deliver their sediments to the sea.
C
D
Question 34: Most plants in deserts have adapted to sporadic rainfalls in a desert.
A
B
C
environments.
D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
HOPES AND DREAMS
Some years ago, my daughter was studying English at a university on the south coast. One
evening she phoned to tell me that what she really wanted to do was (35) ____ round the world, so she
was looking into the possibility of working in another country. She had seen several (36) ____ in the
newspaper for student teachers of English abroad, and she was (37) ____ in one in Italy, which she was
desperate to visit. She decided that this would be a good way to achieve her ambition, so she was
writing to (38) _____ for the job. The reply took a long time to arrive, but eventually she received a
letter asking if she (39) ____ go for an interview in London the following week. She was so excited
that she immediately (40) ____ in touch with the school owner and agreed to attend the interview. She
was determined that nothing would prevent her from doing what she had set out to do. A (41) ____
days before the interview she had a very strange dream in which she (42) ____ birth to a beautiful
baby. She was a little nervous and (43) ____ about the dream and phoned to ask me what I thought it
might mean. As I knew something about dreams, I was able to assure her that it only symbolized her
(44)____ to do well in the interview.

Question 35. A. journey
B. travel
C. voyage
D. trip
Question 36. A. notices
B. posters
C. advertisements D. announcements
Question 37. A. interested
B. keen
C. attracted
D. enthusiastic
Question 38. A. claim
B. inquire
C.. request
D. apply
Question 39. A. should
B. would
C. must
D. will
Question 40. A. got
B. came
C. went
D. became
Question 41. A. some
B. several
C. few
D. little
Question 42. A. made
B. had
C. gave

D. produced
Question 43. A. bored
B. worried
C. offended
D. annoyed
Question 44. A. desire
B. request
C. want
D. demand
Reading 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.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the
ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is
simply something a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great
achievement can be developed. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a
child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and


opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that
were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement
was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment. One case involving very
intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well. The
other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible
opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence
as the other, performed even better. This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability.
The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed.
However, there is no link between intelligence and the socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other
words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect intelligence. Gifted

people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of
music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary
performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at
least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining. People
who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
- Marry an intelligent person.
- Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
- Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
- Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a
child who wants to become an outstanding musician.
Question 45. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires __________.
A. an expensive education
B. good musical instruments
C. parental support and encouragement
D. wealthy and loving parents
Question 46. The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to_________.
A. other people
B. other scientists
C. other children
D. other geniuses
Question 47. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that__________.
A. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
D. different twins generally have different levels of ability
Question 48. Scientists chose twins for their study because__________.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
D. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence

Question 49. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then natured.
B. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
Question 50. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow_________.
A. only their interests in musical instruments
B. their parent’s interests
C. their own interests
D. only their interests in computer games
Question 51. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid__________.


A. pushing their children too hard
B. letting them play their own way
C. permitting them to follow their own interests
D. starting their education at an early age
Question 52. The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage
means that in order to become a genius_________.
A. you need to have good health and good nourishment
B. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
Question 53. The word “favorable” in the passage mostly means_________.
A. “good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful”
B. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people”
C. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
D. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
Question 54. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents

B. to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
C. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
D. educational development depends completely on economic well-being

Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer.
History books recorded that the first film with sound was The Jazz Singer in 1927. But sound
films, or talkies, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings. From the earliest public
performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects. These were produced by a
single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theatres could buy sound-effect
machines. Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly at the same time as the pictures - called
"synchronized sound" – began soon after the very first films were shown. With synchronized sound,
characters on the movie screen could sing and speak. As early as 1896, the newly invented
gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system. The
biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example, the
gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector changed. This system was only effective for
a single song or dialogue sequence.
In the "sound-on-film" system, sound was recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which could be
read by an optical sensor. These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image, guaranteeing
synchronization. Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922. This system
eventually brought us "talking pictures".
Question 55: The passage is mainly about the ______________.
A. research into sound reproduction.
B. development of sound with movies.
C. disadvantages of synchronized sound.
D. history of silent movies.
Question 56: According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened ___________.
A. as early as 1922
B. in 1927
C. before 1896
D. as early as 1896

Question 57: The word "screenings" is closest in meaning to "________________".
A. projections
B. revelations
C. demonstrations
D. diversions
Question 58: Which of the following is not mentioned as a producer of sound to accompany movies?
A. a Jazz Singer
B. a single pianist
C. a gramophone
D. a small band
Question 59: It can be inferred that ______________.
A. sound-effect machines were not common because they were expensive
B. gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures.
C. most movie theaters had a pianist
D. orchestras couldn't synchronize sound with the pictures
Question 60: According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they ______________.
A. were newly invented and still had imperfections.
B. changed speeds when the needle jumped.
C. were too large for most movie theaters.
D. got out of synchronization with the picture.
Question 61: The word "sequence" is closest in meaning to _________________
A. distribution
B. organization
C. interpretation
D. progression
Question 62: The phrase "these signals" refers to ______________.
A. sounds
B. marks

C. series
D. sensors
Question 63: According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the
recording was ________.
A. inserted beside the image on the film
B. marked on the gramophone
C. read by an optical sensor
D. made during the film of the picture
Question 64: Short feature films produced as early as 1922 __________.
A. were recorded by optical sensors
B. preceding talking pictures
C. were only effective for dialogue sequences D. put musicians out of work

WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
Question 65: I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
 After ...................................................................................................................
Question 66: I have never been to Liverpool in my life .
 Never ...................................................................................................................
Question 67: Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
 It .........................................................................................................................
Question 68: The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
 The sea was too ...................................................................................................
Question 69: The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them.
 They’re such .......................................................................................................


Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph to introduce about one of the famous places in
Vietnam

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Người soạn:
Nguyễn Thành Phương


Question 65: I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
 After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university.
Question 66: I have never been to Liverpool in my life .
 Never have I been to Liverpool in my life.
Question 67: Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
 It can’t be denied that she has the beautiful voice.
Question 68: The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
 The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming
Question 69: The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them.
They’re such easy questions that everyone can answer them.