de thi thu thpt quoc gia nam 2016 mon tieng anh truong thpt dong ha quang tri lan 1

VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn bản pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí

TRƯỜNG THPT ĐÔNG HÀ

ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN 1

-----------------

NĂM HỌC 2015 - 2016
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Ngày thi: ..../04/2016
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Họ và tên thí sinh: ……………………………………………. SBD: …...
SECTION A (8 points)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from
the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:

A. humor

B. honest

C. hotel

D. hurry

Question 2:

A. naked

B. learned

C. studied

D. sacred

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3:

A. delivery

B. approval

C. invent

D. compromise

Question 4:

A. consolidate

B. temperate

C. opposite

D. decorate

Question 5:

A. migrate

B. conclude

C. credit

D. apply

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:

Whether you believe it or not, it is _____ that causes your illness.

A. because of your overweight

B. you are so overweight

C. your being overweight

D. because you are overweight

Question 7:

Mary: “How did you get here ?” John: “_____”

A. Is it far from here?

B. I came here last night. C. The train is so crowded.

D. I came here by

train.
Question 8:

He doesn't do anything but _____ pride in himself.

A. takes
Question 9:

B. is taking

C. take

D. will take

It is urgent that this letter _____ immediately.

A. be posted

B. be post

C. was posted

D. posted

Question 10: I remember _____ him _____ the grass needed _____.

A. hear / say / cutting

B. heard / say / cutting

C. hearing / say / cutting D. hearing / saying /

cutting
Question 11: The desks and the chairs are in good order and the floor is so clean. The room _____.


VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn bản pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí

A. must has been cleaned B. must have cleaned

C. must be cleaned

D. must have been cleaned

Question 12: I found _____ strange _____ nobody had said anything at the meeting.

A. that / that

B. it / 

C. this / that

D. it / that

Question 13: No one knows his address _____ his daughter.

A. except

B. besides

C. excepting

D. beside

Question 14: Peter: “Thanks a lot for your wonderful gift.” – Mary: “_____.”

A. You are welcome

B. Thank you

C. Cheers

D. Have a good day

Question 15: It is believed that no animals can stay alive in _____ water at 1,500 meters below _____ sea

level.
A. the / 

B.  / a

C. the / the

D.  / 

C. boxes / chalk

D. boxs / chalk

C. What fun it is

D. How fun it is

Question 16: I need to buy two _____ of color _____.

A. boxes / chalks

B. boxes / chalks

Question 17: _____ to play with the kids!

A. What a fun it is

B. What a fun is it

Question 18: You should not have made _____ spelling mistakes.

A. many such

B. such many

C. so much

D. such more

Question 19: When I went in, the old man was sitting in an armchair _____ out of the window.

A. stare

B. staring

C. stared

D. was staring

Question 20: On hearing the news that her husband was killed by terrorists, the wife _____.

A. broke down

B. broke up

C. broke away

D. broke out

Question 21: Americans eat _____ vegetables per person today as they did in 1910.

A. as twice as many

B. more than twice many C. twice as many

D. more than twice

Question 22: I'm sure this painting is not by Picasso. It's only an unsuccessful fake and so it's _____.

A. priceless

B. worthless

C. precious

D. invaluable

Question 23: The most important thing to keep in mind when _____ an emergency is to stay _____.

A. dealt with / calm

B. to deal with / calm

C. dealing with / calmly D. dealing with / calm

Question 24: Somebody must have Tom's phone number, _____?

A. mustn’t they

B. needn’t they

C. mustn’t it

D. needn’t it

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: I think the medicine is beginning to wear off.

A. stop being effective

B. take effect

C. be put in a bottle

D. be swallowed

Question 26: His patents completely believe in him. He can do things at random.


VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn bản pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí

A. at stake

B. at will

C. at once

D. at hand

Question 27: The law applies to everyone irrespective of race, creed, or colour.

A. disrespectful

B. regardless

C. considering

D. in spite

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.

Question 28: My boss requested me that I use my vacation days before the end of the year.

A
Question 29:

B

C

D

I tried to explain him the problem, but he had difficulty understanding me.
A

B

C

D

Question 30: Kevin says he stopped to travel internationally because of his family.

A

B

C

D

Question 31: He told me that he had never been in that restaurant before.

A

B

C

D

Question 32: Unfortunately, the species has gotten extinct due to human activity.

A

B

C

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 from 33 to 42.
If you’ve been told by your boss to improve your knowledge of a foreign language you’ll know that
success doesn’t come quickly. It generally takes years to learn another language well and constant (33) _____
to maintain the high standards required for frequent business use. Whether you study in a class, with audio
cassettes, computers or on your (34) _____ sooner or (35) _____ every language course finishes and you
must decide what to do next if you need a foreign language for your career. Business Audio Magazine is a
new product designed to help you continue language study in a way that fits easily into your busy schedule.
Each audio cassette (36) _____ of an hour-long program packed with business news, features and interviews
in the language of your choice. These cassettes won’t teach you how to order meals or ask for directions. It’s

(37) _____ that you can do that already. Instead, by giving you an opportunity to hear the language as it’s
really spoken, they help you to (38) _____ your vocabulary and improve your ability to use real language
relating to, for example, that all-important marketing trip. The great advantage of using audio magazines is
that they (39) _____ you to perfect your language skills in ways that suit your lifestyle. For example, you can
select a topic and listen in your car or hotel when away on business. No other business course is as (40)
_____ and the unique radio magazine format is as instructive as it’s entertaining. In addition to the audio
cassette, this package includes a transcript with a business glossary and a study (41) _____. The components


VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn bản pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí

are structured so that intermediate and advanced students may use separately or together, (42) _____ on their
ability.
Question 33: A. exercise

B. performance

C. practice

D. operator

Question 34: A. self

B. individual

C. personal

D. own

Question 35: A. after

B. then

C. later

D. quicker

Question 36: A. consists

B. includes

C. contains

D. involves

Question 37: A. insisted

B. acquired

C. asserted

D. assumed

Question 38: A. prolong

B. extend

C. spread

D. lift

Question 39: A. allow

B. let

C. support

D. offer

Question 40: A. adjustable

B. flexible

C. convertible

D. variable

Question 41: A. addition

B. supplement

C. extra

D. manuscript

Question 42: A. according

B. depending

C. relating

D. basing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 43: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.

A. uninterested

B. unsure

C. slow

D. open

Question 44: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the

surplus.
A. small quantity

B. sufficiency

C. excess

D. large quantity

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 from 45 to 54.
Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. View a
career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing the time

and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and
rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences
virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the
factors to consider.
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin
by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and
surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel? Do
you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work?” There are no right or
wrong answers; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job features you require, which
ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank them in order of importance to you.


VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn bản pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí

The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not,
there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of
time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields in
concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities. On the other hand,
many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country.
If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as
insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your
experience, additional training, promotions and commission.
Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or negative
associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not.
Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are
less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as
highly paid as some doctors.
Another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may
point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one.
Question 45: The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in paragraph 2 in order to _____.

A. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different.
B. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process.
C. indicate that the answers are not really important.
D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
Question 46: The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to _____.

A. questions

B. answers

C. features

D. jobs

Question 47: The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by _____.

A. discovering

B. considering

C. measuring

D. disposing

Question 48: According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who

does not want to live in a big city?
A. plumbing

B. law

C. retail sales

D. advertising

Question 49: The word “evoke” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _____.

A. agree on

B. bring to mind

C. be related to

Question 50: The word “that” in paragraph 5 refers to

A. occupation

B. the traveling life

D. differ from

.
C. a flight attendant

Question 51: It can be inferred from the paragraph 4 that _____.

A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid.

D. commission

VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn bản pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí

B. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.
C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion.
D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career.
Question 52: In paragraph 6, the author suggests that _____.

A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
B. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling.
C. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully.
D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future.
Question 53: Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 5?

A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
C. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
D. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
Question 54: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
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 from 55 to 64.
Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from
the Japanese expression for "high water in a harbor". These waves are also referred to by the general public
as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to do with tides. Scientists often refer to them as seismic

sea waves, far more appropriate in that they do result from undersea seismic activity.
Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano,
for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of water sets off
a series of waves. These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour. In the
open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two meters. It is when they
hit the shallow water the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters.
Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity. Two areas of
the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis arc Japan and Hawaii. Because the seismic activity that
causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit
Japan often comes with little warning and can therefore prove disastrous. Most of the tsunamis that hit the


VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn bản pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí

Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis
have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their
imminent arrival.
Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii. In 1755, Europe experienced a calamitous
tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the
Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon. The greatest tsunami on record
occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion,
sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano
actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel.
Question 55: The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses _____.

A. underwater earthquakes B. storm surges

C. tides

D. tidal waves

Question 56: According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that _____.

A. they're caused by sudden changes in high and low tides
B. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves
C. they are the same as tsunamis
D. this terminology is not used by the scientific community
Question 57: The world "displaced" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.

A. located

B. filtered

C. moved

D. not pleased

Question 58: It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis _____.

A. are often identified by ships on the ocean
B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters
C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean
D. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean
Question 59: As used in the passage, water that is "shallow" in the second paragraph isn't _____.

A. coastal

B. deep

C. clear

D. tidal

Question 60: A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more

likely to _____.
A. come from greater distances

B. be less of a problem

C. originate in Alaska

D. arrive without warning

Question 61: The possessive "their" in the third paragraph refers to _____.

A. these tsunamis

B. the inhabitants of Hawaii

C. the Hawaiian islands

D. thousands of miles

Question 62: A "calamitous" tsunami in the last paragraph is one that is _____.


VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn bản pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí

A. at fault

B. expected

C. disastrous

D. extremely calm

Question 63: From the expression "on record" in the last paragraph, it can be inferred the tsunami that

accompanied the Krakatoa volcano _____.
A. might not be the greatest tsunami ever

B. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon

C. was filmed as it was happening

D. occurred before efficient records were kept

Question 64: The passage suggests that - the tsunami resulting from the Krakatoa volcano _____.

A. was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands
B. resulted in little damage
C. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel
D. was far more destructive close to the source than far away
SECTION B (2 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Question 1:

The owners of newspapers are usually very rich.

 The people.......................................................................................................................................................
Question 2:

Alice eats very little so as not to put on weight.

 Alice eats .........................................................................................................................................................
Question 3:

After the beginning of the opera, late comers had to wait before taking their seats.

 Once................................................................................................................................................................
Question 4:

Brown had failed twice, so he didn’t want to try again.

 Having .............................................................................................................................................................
Question 5:

He had hardly left the office when the telephone rang.

 No sooner ........................................................................................................................................................
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the kind of job you would like to do after you finish your
education.
---------- THE END ----------


VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn bản pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí

ANSWER KEYS

SECTION A (0.125p x 64 = 8 points)
1. B. honest

2. C. studied

------------------------------------------------------3. D. compromise

4. A. consolidate

5. C. credit

------------------------------------------------------6. C. your being overweight

16. C. boxes / chalk

7. D. I came here by train.

17. C. What fun it is

8. C. take

18. A. many such

9. A. be posted

19. B. staring

10. C. hearing / say / cutting

20. A. broke down

11. D. must have been cleaned

21. C. twice as many

12. D. it / that

22. B. worthless

13. A. except

23. D. dealing with / calm

14. A. You are welcome

24. B. needn’t they

15. D.  / 
------------------------------------------------------25. A. stop being effective

27. B. at will

26. B. regardless
------------------------------------------------------28. A

30. C

32. B

29. A

31. C
------------------------------------------------------33. C. practice

37. D. assumed

41. B. supplement

34. D. own

38. B. extend

42. B. depending

35. C. later

39. A. allow

36. A. consists
40. B. flexible
------------------------------------------------------43. B. unsure

44. A. small quantity

------------------------------------------------------45. D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time.
46. C. features
47. B. considering


VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn bản pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí

48. C. retail sales
49. B. bring to mind
50. B. the traveling life
51. B. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career.
52. A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future.
53. B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception.
54. D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.
------------------------------------------------------55. B. storm surges
56. A. they're caused by sudden changes in high and low tides
57. C. moved
58. C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean
59. B. deep
60. D. arrive without warning
61. A. these tsunamis
62. C. disastrous
63. A. might not be the greatest tsunami ever
64. D. was far more destructive close to the source than far away.
SECTION B (2 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (0.1p x 5)
Question 1:

 The people who own newspapers are usually very rich.

Question 2:

 Alice eats very little because she wants to lose weight.

Question 3:

 Once the opera had begun, late comers had to wait before taking their seats.

Question 4:

 Having failed twice, Brown didn’t want to try again.

Question 5:

 No sooner had he left the office than the telephone rang.

II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the kind of job you would like to do after you finish your
education. (1.5p)
---------- THE END ----------