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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU HỎI (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions from 1 to 70.

Question 1: My cousin obviously didn't _____ much of an impression on you if you can't remember
meeting her.

A. do B. make C. create D. build

Question 2: The tennis match was put off because of the heavy rain.

A. damaged B. postponed C. canceled D. destroyed

Question 3: He got an excellent grade in his examination _____ the fact that he had not worked
particularly hard.

A.in spite of B. on account of C. although D. because of

Question 4: This ring is made of plastic so it’s not valuable.

A.worthless B. invaluable C. worthy D. priceless

Question 5: He denied _____ there at the time.

A. not to be B. that he wasn’t C. wasn’t D. not being

Question 6: Out _______ from its tiny cage.

A. does the bird fly B. flew the bird C. did the bird fly D. fly the bird

Question 7: Have you had much experience _____ computers?

A. on B. in C. with D. about

Question 8: It was very difficult to understand what he was saying about the noise of the traffic.

A. pick up B. make up C. turn out D.make out

Question 9: Begin_____ the beginning of the story.

A. with B. for C. at D. to

Question 10: “I’m tired of the same old routine.” _ “I know how you feel. I get tired of doing the same
things day in_____.”

A. and day off B. and day on C. and day of D.and day out

Question 11: She_____$ 20 out of the bank every Monday.

A. pulls B. extracts C. draws D. takes

Question 12: The book is written by a famous anthropologist. It’s about the people in Samoa _____ for
two years.

A. that she lives B. that she lives among them

C.among whom she lived D. where she lived among them

Question 13: Everyone in our class _____ his suggestion.

A.agrees to B. agree with C. agree to D. agrees with

Question 14: It is true, then, that a great many people-and a great many people are _____ in the use of
English.

A. contained B. involved C. included D. taken

Question 15: The people at the party were worried about Jane because no one was aware _____ she had
gone.

A. where that B. the place C. of where D. of the place where

Question 16: 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

ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH ĐH – CĐ LẦN 2 (2011-2012)
Môn: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
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B. so efficiently that / to be checked D. such an efficient that / to be checked
Question 17: John pretended _____ sick yesterday.

A. being B. to be C. be D. to being

Question 18: Mary was the last applicant _____ by that interviewer

A. to be interviewed B. to interview C. to be interviewing D. to have interviewed
Question 19: Not until the Triassic Period _____.

A. the first primitive mammals develop B. did develop the first primitive mammals
C. the first primitive mammals did develop D. did the first primitive mammals develop
Question 20: _____ of bananas are cheap today.

A. Bunches B. Blocks C. Packages D. Heads

Question 21: Scientists have discovered a close _____ between smoking and several serious diseases.

A. connection B. action C. union D. combination

Question 22: Which sentence is correct?

A. We bought some old lovely German glasses. B. We bought some lovely old German glasses.
C. We bought some German old lovely glasses. D. We bought some German lovely old glasses.
Question 23: A - You’ve got to be careful next time!

B - ___________.

A. I will. I will. Trust me! B. Yes, I have. C. Sure. I have. D. I hope so.
Question 24: I can't bear thinking back of that time. I'd rather _____ equally.

A. treat B. be treated C. have treated D. have been treated

Question 25: By the end of next year, George _____ English for 2 years.

A. would learn B. will have learnt C. will have D. has learnt

Question 26: He was looked _____ by others because of his poverty.

A. out for B. up to C. down upon D. into

Question 27: Neither Peter nor his parents _______ going to spend the summer abroad.

A. is B. are C. was D. has been

Question 28: We can’t get everything we want from life; we must just make the best_____ it.

A. for B. with C. of D. by

Question 29: - Peter: "What a lovely house you have!"
- Mike: "__________"

A. Of course not, it is not costly B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in

C. I think so D. No problem

Question 30: Mary _____ lazy preparing her lesson last night.

A. should be B. shouldn't be C. should have been D. shouldn't have been

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

Question 31: A. definition B. necessity C. incredible D. humidity
Question 32: A. computer B. museum C. important D. visitor
Question 33: A. remind B. discovery C. magazine D. inform
Question 34: A.forgettable B. philosophy C. humanism D. objectively

Question 35:A. begin B. kingdom C. mountain D. passage

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to
each of the following questions from 36 to 45.

Question 36: People donated a lot, so the victims of the tsunami are now able to overcome difficulties.
A. To overcome difficulties, the victims of the tsunami needed people's generous donation.

B. But for people's generous donation, the victims of the tsunami wouldn't be able to overcome
difficulties now.

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Question 37: His parents made him study for his exams.
A. He was obliged to study for the exams by his parents.
B. He is made to study for the exams by his parents.
C. He was made to study for the exams by his parents.
D. He was made study for the exams by his parents.

Question 38: "I will let you know the answer by the end of this week," Tom said to Janet.
A. Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of this week.

B. Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of this week.

C. Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of this week.
D. Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of this week.

Question 39: Maria says she’d like to have been put in a higher class.
A. Maria wishes she is put in a higher class.

B. Maria wishes she had been put in a higher class.
C. Maria wishes she were put in a higher class.

D. Maria wishes she will be put in a higher class.

Question 40: If motorists were to drive carefully, they would have fewer accidents.
A. Motorists are careful and there are few accidents.

B. Motorists are careful and yet there are many accidents.
C. Motorists are not careful and yet there are few accidents.
D. Motorists are not careful and there are many accidents.

Question 41: You may be very intelligent, but you should be careful about this.
A. No matter what intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this.
B. No matter whatever intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this.
C. No matter why intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this.
D. No matter how intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this.
Question 42: Peter said that whatever happened, it was Mary’s fault.

A. Peter blamed Mary at what had happened. B. Peter blamed Mary on what had happened.
C. Peter blamed Mary for what had happened. D. Peter blamed Mary of what had happened.
Question 43: She had only just put the phone down when her boss rang back.

A. Hardly she puts the phone down when her boss rang back.
B. Hardly did she put the phone down when her boss rang back.
C. Hardly had she put the phone down when her boss rang back.
D. Hardly she had put the phone down when her boss rang back.
Question 44: It isn’t necessary for you to finish the report by Sunday.

A. You don’t need to finish the report by Sunday. B. You don’t need finish the report by Sunday.
C. You mightn’t finish the report by Sunday. D. You mustn’t finish the report by Sunday.
Question 45: I’m like my mum, whereas my brother looks like my dad.

A. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes after my dad.
B. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes over my dad.
C. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes on my dad.
D. I’m like my mum, whereas my brother takes in my dad.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
Question 46: She is no longer young to enter a beautiful contest.

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Question 47: Van Cliburn who studied piano from 1951 to 1954 and won multiple awards between 1958

and 1960. A B C D

Question 48: Emmy was determined to succeed and final achieved what she wanted.
 A B C D

Question 49:It has been said that laser to be the most miraculous to cure patients.
 A B C D

Question 50: I would rather she is staying at home this time yesterday.
 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 answer to each of the questions from 51 to 60.

The fertile valleys of the river Nile straddle the hot desert land of Egypt. Rain is relatively scarce, and
the summers are scorching hot. Nevertheless the strip of land, known as the Cultivation, on either side of
the Nile is reputed to be one of the most fertile places in the world. Its rich black soil is the result of
accumulation of silt deposited by the annual flooding of the Nile thousands of years ago. From June to
October, the river overflowed its banks. Modern damps were then constructed to control the flooding. The
floodwaters left behind a rich sticky black mud which made it suitable for the cultivation of crops. As

long as the soil was well irrigated, two or three crops could be grown in one season. Its rich soil led to the
growth and rise of the brilliant civilization of the ancient Egyptians on the Nile valley more than 5000
years ago. The earliest Egyptians had acquired the skills to till the land along the banks, drawing along
the Nile became wealthy, they embarked on projects of digging ditches and constructing dams to control
the floods. In about 3100 BC, the whole Egypt was united under the reign of King Menes. He and his
descendants made up Egypt's first ruling family, or dynasty. His rule led to the great development of the
arts like writing, painting, architecture, and crafts. Egyptian power and influence were to last for the next
2000 years. The Egyptian kings had absolute powers. The king possesses all the land, and the peasants
had to surrender part of their crops to the king. An army of officials and scribes did the task of collecting
the exact amount of due from the individual farmers. Crops and livestock were often seen at the
storehouses surrounding the royal palaces. In return for their uphill task, the king paid his officials and
dishes out funds for huge irrigation projects. Egypt's trade with the outside world stretches far and wide.
In return for gold, copper, gemstones, and building stones, it purchases the goods that it did not have.
Timber, resins, oils, silver and slaves came from Lebanon. From Deria and Anatolia came horses, while
the blue stone called lapis lazuli was imported from Mesopotamia. Strong forts were constructed to
protect overland trade routes. Egypt held Nubia in the south for almost 800 years. It served as Egypt's
most vital source of gold and slaves.

Question 51: The civilization of the ancient Egyptians was brought about by _____.
A. Egypt's first ruling family

B. the rich soil of the Nile

C. Egypt's trade with the outside world

D. the highly-developed writing, painting, architecture and crafts
Question 52: Egyptian slaves came from _____.

A. Syria and Anatolia B. Palestine C. Mesopotamia D. Lebanon
Question 53: The king was wealthy because _____.

A. he possessed all the land B. huge irrigation projects were set up
C. he was in absolute power D. farmers paid him their tribute
Question 54: The writer said that the annual flooding of the Nile _____.

A. needed to be controlled B. led to the discovery of new mines
C. caused an influx of foreign traders D. helped to develop the arts

Question 55: According to the passage, the king was wise _____.

A. to own slaves and gold B. to pay for huge irrigation projects

C. to control the land D. to import the things that Egypt did not have
Question 56: In return for, in the first line, last paragraph, refers to _____.

A. what Egypt exported B. how fast the profit came

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A. The Farming Methods of the Egyptians B. The Landscape of the Egypt

C. The Might of the Egyptian Army D. The Civilization of the Ancient Egyptians
Question 58: We know the Egyptian Empire was powerful from the _____.

A.long period it extended its power and influence
B. way its army fought with other invaders

C. number of crops grown in one season
D. trade and business done with other nations

Question 59: Farm crops would be _____ if there was no water for irrigation.

A. harvested B. unavailable C. unprotected D. destroyed

Question 60: From June to October, the flood plains would be _____.

A. open to the building of new B. left to the sowing of new crops dams
C. raised to a higher level D. inundated with floodwaters from the Nile

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 61 to 70.

A useful definition of an air pollutant is a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the
atmosphere in such quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetations, 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 aspects 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 concentrations of these pollutants were altered
by various chemical reactions; they became components in biogeochemical cycle. 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 form human activities. However, human
production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city.

In this localized regions, human output may be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural
purification scheme of the cycle. 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 (ppm), which is about 400 times its natural
level. Carbon monoxide, however, as a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its
level reaches about 15 ppm.

Question 61: What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The economic impact of air pollution B. What constitutes an air pollutant

C. How much harm air pollutants can cause D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere
Question 62: The word "adversely" in line 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably

Question 63: It can be inferred from the first paragraph that________.
A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas

B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change
D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities

Question 64: The word "altered" in line 10 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. eliminated B. caused C. slowed D. changed

Question 65 Natural pollutants can play an important role in controlling air pollution for which of the
following reasons?

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C. They are less harmful to living beings than are other pollutants.

D. They have existed since the Earth developed.

Question 66: According to the passage, which of the following is true about human-generated air
pollution in localized regions?

A. It can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants in the localized region.
B. It can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants.

C. It will damage areas outside of the localized regions.
D. It will react harmfully with naturally occurring pollutants.

Question 67: The word "noxious' in line 16 is closest in meaning to _________.

A. harmful B. noticeable C. extensive D. weak

Question 68:According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is
only useful if ________.

A. the other substances in the area are known B. it is in a localized area
C. the naturally occurring level is also known D. it can be calculated quickly
Question 69: The word "detectable" in line 21 is closest in meaning to ________.

A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable

Question 70: Which of the following is best supported by the passage?

A. To effectively control pollution local government should regularly review their air pollution laws.
B. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands is to better enforce air pollution laws.
C. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform limits for all air pollutants.

D. Human activities have been effective in reducing air pollution.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks from 71 to 80.

It is estimated the (71) _____ number is not known that worldwide some 60,000 newspapers exist with
a (72) _____ circulation of nearly 500 million. However, the number of readers is (73) _____ greater-as
many as three times the circulation figure.

This is because newspapers are shared, some are posted, and (74) _____ placed in libraries and other
(75) _____ places. Worldwide, about 8,000 of these newspapers are dailies. About a third of all
newspapers are published in North America, (76) _____ third in Europe, and the (77) _____ third in the
rest of the world. Countries with the highest newspaper (78) _____ are Britain, Norway, Denmark,
Sweden, Japan, and the United States. Europe has nearly half of the world's total newspaper circulation,
North America about a quarter, and the rest of the world another quarter. Taking the world (79) _____,
the average circulation of dailies per 1,000 persons is about 100, but there are many parts of the world
where the modern newspaper is (80) _____ ever seen.

Question 71: A. exact B. correct C. precise D. right
Question 72: A. mixed B. combined C. connected D. linked

Question 73: A. even B. far C. more D. very

Question 74: A. another B. the others C. others D. the rest

Question 75: A. open B. common C. shared D. public

Question 76: A. the other B. the next C. another D. the last

Question 77: A. extra B. left C. spare D. remaining

Question 78: A. readers B. buyers C. readership D. subscribers
Question 79: A. as a whole B. generally C. on general D. in all

Question 80: A. almost B. not C. seldom D. scarcely

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Question 03 A Question 23 A Question 43 C Question 63 C
Question 04 A Question 24 D Question 44 A Question 64 D
Question 05 B Question 25 B Question 45 A Question 65 A
Question 06 B Question 26 C Question 46 D Question 66 B
Question 07 B Question 27 B Question 47 A Question 67 A
Question 08 D Question 28 C Question 48 C Question 68 C
Question 09 C Question 29 B Question 49 C Question 69 C
Question 10 D Question 30 D Question 50 C Question 70 D
Question 11 C Question 31 A Question 51 B Question 71 B
Question 12 C Question 32 D Question 52 D Question 72 C
Question 13 A Question 33 C Question 53 C Question 73 B
Question 14 B Question 34 C Question 54 A Question 74 B
Question 15 C Question 35 A Question 55 B Question 75 D
Question 16 B Question 36 B Question 56 A Question 76 D
Question 17 B Question 37 C Question 57 D Question 77 C
Question 18 A Question 38 B Question 58 A Question 78 C
Question 19 D Question 39 B Question 59 B Question 79 A
Question 20 A Question 40 D Question 60 D Question 80 A

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ĐỀ GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU 1 ĐẾN CÂU 80)

From the four words or phrases(A, B, C or D) choose the one that best completes
the sentences

Question1 : The first movie- length cartoon, _____ , “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”
set the standard for later full length features such as “ The Lion King” and “Pocahotas”

A. that released ever B. which ever released

C. ever released D. released whatever

Question 2: _____, such as banking and travel, computers are not a convenience: they
are a necessity.

A. where some industries B. there are some industries

C. in some industries D. some industries

Question 3: Only in the Civil war _____killed or wounded

A. soldiers in America B. so many American soldiers were

C. many in America D. were so many American soldiers

Question 4: Studies have shown that the elderly who are pet owners have lower blood
pressure than_____ who live without pets.

A . do the elderly B. elderly C. for the elderly to do D. to the

elderly

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A. He was born and raised in Missori B. That he was born and raised in Missori
C. Because he was born and raised in Missouri D. Born and raised in Missouri

Question 6: ___ the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system

A. The Earth being B. The Earth is

C. That the Earth is D. Being the Earth

Question 7: All the way along the wind street ____

A. he came B. came he C. did he came D. comes he

Question 8: Both liquids and gases flow freely from a container because they have ____

A. not definite shape B. none definite shape

C. no definite shape D. nothing definite shape

Question 9: Environmentalists are earnestly trying to determine ______ of the ozone
layer over the poles.

A. what is causing the deterioration B. what the cause of the deterioration

C. is causing the deterioration D. the deterioration is causing

Question 10: The bank sent a notice to its customers which contained____
Ạ. A remembrance that interest rates were to rise the following month
B. A reminder that a raise in interest rates was the month following
C. To remember that the interest rates was going up next month
D. A reminder that the interest rates would raise the following month
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others

Question 11: A. contents B. dismal C. discontent D. decent

Question 12: A. hygiene B. appointment C. remember D. neglect

Question 13: A. competence B. comfortable C. compliment D. companion

Question 14: A. delicious B. theory C. attractive D. alleviate

Question 15: A. inevitable B. innovate C. innocent D. insecticide

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions

Question 16: There’s a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run _____

A. deep B. deeply C. deepness D. depth

Question 17:The idea ____to nothing because I couldn’t afford to do it

A. went B. came C. turned D. changed

Question 18 The players’ protests_____ no difference to the referee’s decision at all

A. did B. made C. caused D. created

Question 19: Peter, Harry and Chuck were first, second, and third ______ in the school
cross-country race

A. respectively B. actively C. responsively D. tremendously

Question 20: By using all the latest technology, the yathchman managed to cross the
Atlantic in ____ time.

A. record B. lightning C. top D. quickest

Question 21 :Why ____ Peter to the party? He is always making trouble
A. Don’t we invite B. don’t you invite C. not invite D. invite
Question 22 The speaker fail to get his message ____ to his audience

A. Around B. in C. across D. out

Question 23: You are under no obligation _____ to accept this offer

A. whatsoever B. Eventually C. Apart D. indeed

Question 24: ______ no money would be wasted, we will use energy more efficiently

A. so that B. in order that C in order to D. A and B

Question 25: Interpreting is not a mechanical process of converting a sentence in
language A in to a sentence in language B. ..., it is a complex art.

A. But B. In addition C. Rather D. However

Question 26: You can always _____Ann to give you sound advice

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Question 27: His emotional problems _____from the attitudes he encountered as a child,
I think

A. stem B. flourish C. root D. sprout

Question 28:There should be an international law encouraging_____

A. afforestation B. deforestation C. forestry D. reforestation

Question 29: I’m not keen on _____ control of the project to a relatively newcomer

A. undertaking B. charging C. entrusting D. allotting

Question 30: Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep___with
rapidly changing technology

A. speed B. time C. fast D. pace

Question 31. He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any _____ on his
movements

A. obstacle B. veto C. restriction D. regulation:

Question 32: He was very taken ___ by her aggressive attitude

A. about B. aside C. apart D. aback

Question 33: Most crimes that are committed are no more than ____theft

A. slight B. small C. unimportant D. petty

Question 34:John was asked to _____ before the judge

A. wit B. testify C. execute D. prejudice

Question 35: She is extremely competent and ______

A. industrial B. industrious C. industry D. industrialized

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 number 36 to 45

Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living
things, the crucial problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of
flowing water are rare. And since man’s inexorable necessity is to absorb large
quantities of water at frequent intervals, he can scarcely comprehend that many

creatures of the desert pass their entire lives without a single drop.

Uncompromising as it is, the desert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable
to withstand its desiccating effects. No moist-skinned, water-loving animals can exist
there. Few large animals are found. The giants of the North American desert are the
deer, the coyote, and the bobcat. Since desert country is open, it holds more swift-footed
running and leaping creatures than the tangled forest. Its population is largely nocturnal,
silent, filled with reticence, and ruled by stealth. Yet they are not emaciated. Having
adapted to their austere environment, they are as healthy as animals anywhere else in
the word.

The secret of their adjustment lies in the combination of behavior and physiology. None
could survive if, like mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many
would die in a matter of minutes. So most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool,
humid burrows underneath the ground, emerging to hunt only by night. The surface of
the sun-baked desert averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the

temperature is only 60 degrees.

Question 36: The title for this passage could be _____ . 
A. “Desert Plants”

B. “Life Underground”

C. “Animal Life in a Desert Environment”
D. “Man’s Life in a Desert Environment”

Question 37: The word “inexorable” in the passage mostly means _____ .

A. relentless B. full C. demanding D. essential

Question 38: Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the 
desert, as _____ .

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B. water is an essential part of his existence

C. water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things
D. very few large animals are found in the desert

Question 39: The phrase “those forms” in the passage refers to all of the following 
EXCEPT _____.

A. water-loving animals B. the coyote and the bobcat

C. moist-skinned animals D. many large animals

Question 40: According to the passage, creatures in the desert _____. 
A. are smaller and fleeter than forest animals

B. live in an accommodating environment

C. are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
D. are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world

Question 41: The author mentions all the following as examples of the behavior of 
desert animals EXCEPT _____.

A. they sleep during the day
B. they dig home underground
C. they are noisy and aggressive

D. they are watchful and quiet

Question 42: The word “emaciated” in the passage mostly means _____.

A. wild B. cunning C. unmanageable D. unhealthy

Question 43: the word “Them” means
A. animals

B. people
C. water
D. minutes

Question 44: The word “burrows” in the passage mostly means _____.

A. “places where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young”
B. “holes or tunnels in the ground made by animals for them to live in”

C. “structures made of metal bars in which animals or birds are kept”
D. “places where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found”
Question 45: We can infer from the passage that _____ .

A. living things adjust to their environment
B. water is the basis of desert life

C. desert life is colorful and diverse
D. healthy animals live longer lives

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 number 46 to 50

Let children learn to judge their own work. A child learning to talk does not learn by
being corrected all the time: if corrected too much, he will stop talking. He notices a
thousand times a day the difference between the language he uses and the language
those around him use. Bit by bit, he makes the necessary changes to make his language
like other people’s. In the same way, children learn all the other things they learn to do
without being taught – to talk, run, climb, whistle, ride a bicycle – compare their own
performances with those of more skilled people, and slowly make the needed changes.
But in school we never give a child a chance to find out his mistakes for himself, let
alone correct them. We do it all for him. We act as if we thought that he would never
notice a mistake unless it was pointed out to him, or correct it unless he was made to.
Soon he becomes dependent on the teacher. Let him do it himself. Let him work out,
with the help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what the answer is to
that problem, whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not.

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such routine work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find
the way to get the right answer. Let’s end all this nonsense of grades, exam, marks. Let
us throw them all out, and let the children learn what all educated persons must
someday learn, how to measure their own understanding, how to know what they know
or do not know.

Let them get on with this job in the way that seems most sensible to them, with our help
as school teachers if they ask for it. The idea that there is a body of knowledge to be
learnt at school and used for the rest of one’s life is nonsense in a world as complicated
and rapidly changing as ours. Anxious parents and teachers say, “But suppose they fail
to learn something essential, something they will need to get on in the world?” Don’t
worry! If it is essential, they will go out into the world and learn it.

Question 46: What does the author think is the best way for children to learn things?
A. by copying what other people do

B. by making mistakes and having them corrected
C. by listening to explanations from skilled people
D. by asking a great many questions

Question 47: What does the author think teachers do which they should not do?
A. They give children correct answers

B. They point out children’s mistakes to them
C. They allow children to mark their own work

D. They encourage children to copy from one another

Question 48: The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle
are

A. not really important skills

B. more important than other skills

C. basically different from learning adult skills
D. basically the same as learning other skills

Question 49: Exams, grades and marks should be abolished because children’s
progress should only be estimated by

A. educated persons
B. the children themselves
C. teachers

D. parents

Question 50: The author fears that children will grow up into adults who are
A. too independent of others

B. too critical of themselves
C. unable to think for themselves
D. unable to use basic skills

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one
Question 51: The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.

A. It’s likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.

B. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election
C. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election
D. The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will cal an early general election
Question 52: Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty

A. The fisherman was so poor that he died young
B. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life
C. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life
D. The fisherman’s life was one of great poverty
Question 53 Jerry wasn’t in the mood to go to the party

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C. Jerry would rather go to the party
D. Jerry preferred to go to the party

Question 54: Bob had better go before it gets dark
A. It’s dark now, and Bob ought to have gone before
B. Bob had left before it got dark

C. It’s better for Bob to leave in darkness
D. Bob should go while it’s still daylight

Question 55:“All right, Jenny, you may pay for the coffee if you insist”
A. Jenny wants to pay for the coffee

B. Jenny would pay if she had money

C. Jenny is being asked to pay for the coffee
D. It’s Jenny’s duty to pay for the coffee

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined pared
that needs correction

Question 56: The first domesticated (A)bird in (B)earth was probably (C)the goose(D).
Question 57:The Concord can fly across (A)the Atlantic without refuelling (B)and
carrying (C)11 tons of freight(D)

Question 58:Because not food (A)is as nutritious (B)for a baby as (C)its mother’s milk,
many women are returning to the practice of breast (D)feeding.

Question 59:The Homestead Act of 1862 granted 160 acres of land for (A)any settler
who (B)would (C)spend five years on (D)the land.

Question 60 :Despite the appearance (A)of the Mayan empire(B), there are (C)still
Mayans in the region that they (D)once inhabited

Question 61:As soon as (A)800 B. C, people (B)began to experiment with(C) methods of
helping the sick.(D).

Question 62 All the staff (A)in Tam’s film (B)are expected to do some overtime (C)if the
need rises(D)

Question 63:The results of our marketing survey show that (A)there will be (B)quite a
demand(C) for electric cars in the ahead (D)years

Question 64 That (A)cats have (B)nine lives (C) have been believed (D)for centuries
Question 65:An organ is(A) a group of tissues(B) capable to perform(C)some special
functions, as, for example, the heart, the liver(D)or the lungs.

Read the following passage and choose the right answer to each of the
questions.

Are organically grown foods the best food choices? The advantages claimed for
such foods over conventionally grown and marketed food products are now being
debated. Advocates of organic foods- a term whose meaning varies greatly- frequently
proclaim that such products are safer and more nutritious than others.

The growing interest of consumers in the safety and nutritional quality of the typical
North American diet is a welcome development. However, much of this interest has
been sparked by sweeping claims that the foods supply is unsafe or inadequate in the
meeting nutritional needs. Although most of these claims are not supported by scientific
evidence, the preponderance of written material advancing such claims makes it difficult
for the general public to separate fact from fiction. As a result, claims that eating a diet
consisting entirely of organically grown foods prevents or cures disease or provides
other benefits to health have become widely publicized and formed the basic for folklore.

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One thing that most organically grown foods products seem to have in common is
that they cost more than conventionally grown foods. But in many cases consumers are

misled if they believe foods. So there is real cause for concern if consumers, particularly
those with limited incomes, distrust the regular food supply and buy expensive organic
foods instead.

Question 66 The “ welcome development” mentioned in paragraph 2 is an increase in
A. interest in food safety and nutrition among North Americans.

B. the nutritional quality of the typical North American diet.
C. the amount of healthy foods grown in North America.
D. the number of consumers in North America.

Question 67. According to the first paragraph, which of the following is true about the
term “organicfoods”?

A. It is accepted by most nutritionists. B. It has been used only in recent years.

C. It has no fixed meaning D. It is seldom used by consumers.

Question 68. The author implies that there is cause for concern if consumers with limited
incomes buy organic foods instead of conventionally grown foods because .

A. organic foods can be more expensive but are often no better than
conventionally grown foods.

B. many organic foods are actually less nutritious than similar conventionally
grown foods.

C. conventionally grown foods are more readily available than organic foods.
D. too many farmers will stop using conventional methods to grow food crops.
Question 69. According to the last paragraph, consumers who believe that organic foods

are better than conventionally grown foods are often .

A. careless B. mistaken C. thrifty D. wealthy

Question 70. What is the author’s attitude towards the claims made by advocates of
health foods?

A. Very enthusiastic B. Skeptical C. Neutral D. Somewhat favorable

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.

Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we
(71) ………….. as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they
say. Facial (72) ……… and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our
(73) ... to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views
that we are trying to hide. The art of being (74) ……… lies in picking up these signals,
realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not
embarrassed in any way. For example, we may understand that they are in fact (75)
……… to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them. Body movements in
general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the
way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However it is not difficult to
present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates
to the candidate’s character traits, and (76) ………….. stability. This raises the awkward
question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests,
and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (77) ……….. results.
For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (78)
……….. into their private lives.

After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred

meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (79) ……… medical
information. Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is
likely to be a (80) ……… employee or a values colleague?

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Question 72: A. manner B. image C. expression D. looks

Question 73: A. notion B. feeling C. view D. reaction

Question 74: A. successful B. humble C. good at D. tactful

Question 75: A. hesitant B. reluctant C. tending D. used

Question 76: A. psychological B. physical C. similar D. relevant

Question 77: A. reliable B. predictable C. faithful D. regular

Question 78: A. invasion B. infringement C. intrusion D. interference

Question 79: A. confidential B. secretive C. reticent D. classified

Question 80: A. laborious B. particular C. thorough D. conscientious

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO PHÚ THỌ

TRƯỜNG THPT PHONG CHÂU

ĐỀ THI KHẢO SÁT HỌC SINH LỚP 12

MÔN THI: Anh văn 12
Năm học: 2011 - 2012

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút; 
(80 câu trắc nghiệm)
HỌ TÊN:………

SỐ BÁO DANH:………

Mã đề thi
132
I. Chọn phương án (A,B,C hoặc D) có trọng âm chính khác với 3 phương án cịn lai:
Câu 1: A. curriculum B. obstinacy C. historical D. tremendous
Câu 2: A. procedure B. populous C. portrayal D. synonymous
Câu 3: A. confetti B. confidence C. comrade D. conference
Câu 4: A. interfere B. malevolence C. magnesium D. machinery

Câu 5: A. mountain B. sustain C. contain D. retain

II. Chọn phương án (A,B,C hoặc D) để hoàn thành các câu sau:
Câu 6: Did you have any problems__________our house?

A. for finding B. find C. finding D. to find

Câu 7: Not only__________to assess students’ ability, but it is also used to arrange classes.A
A. to use the exam result B. is the exam result used

C. the exam result is used D. using the exam result
Câu 8: At no time__________I suspect he was a thief.

A. did B. 0 C. which D. that

Câu 9: I don’t want to sound like I’m__________the law, but if you don’t keep the noise down,
you’ll have to leave.

A. putting in B. passing over C. laying down D. giving over

Câu 10: At first, her father was against her studying abroad, but later on he had a change
of__________and let her go to Paris.

A. mind B. feeling C. thought D. heart

Câu 11: Which of the following is not correct? “I can’t come out tonight, I have to__________my
essay tomorrow morning and I’ve only just started it!”

A. give in B. submit C. hand out D. hand in

Câu 12: __________you had to find a new job, what would you like to do?

A. Provided B. Supposing C. So D. Though

Câu 13: __________appears considerably larger at the horizon that it does overhead is merely an
optical illusion.

A. That the moon B. The moon C. The moon which D. When the moon
Câu 14: It was difficult to guess what her________ to the news would be.

A. capital B. opinion C. reaction D. felling

Câu 15: __________he would be there, I would have never agreed to come

A. Known had I B. I had known C. Had known I D. Had I known
Câu 16: I__________the homework tonight, I promise!

A. do B. will do

C. will have been doing D. am doing

Câu 17: The soldiers were exhausted and couldn’t move back any further so they had no choice
but to__________.

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Câu 18: ”How do you like your steak done?”
“__________”

A. I don’t like it much B. Very little C. Well done D. Very much

Câu 19: Sara brought in a lot of business last month; she should ask for a pay rise while she’s still
on a__________

A. roll B. roam C. run D. rush

Câu 20: I’m very lazy. I only go to the gym once in a__________moon.

A. black B. blue C. full D. new

Câu 21: Don’t__________me, but I think most modern art is a load of rubbish

A. quote B. report C. paraphrase D. attribute

Câu 22: In two years, many of our school friends__________,and then we_______no hardship in
keeping our international business going.

A. have graduated / will have B. are graduating / have had
C. will graduate / will have D. graduated / had had
Câu 23: It’s ages__________I last saw a decent comedy film on television.

A. ago B. since C. that D. when

Câu 24: A: Have you heard John’s getting married again?
B: Really? Who_________?

A. about B. to C. at D. for

Câu 25: __________a disabled girl, she was quite confident the first moment she practiced this
sport .

A. Since B. In spite of C. Despite D. Though

Câu 26: I still see my old classmates now and__________.

A. sometimes B. then C. occasionally D. here

Câu 27: “Did you sleep well?” “Yeah,like a__________”.

A. horse B. fish C. drunk D. log

Câu 28: Douglas took__________of his meeting with the Prime Minister to argue his case.

A. opportunity B. effect C. advantage D. chance

Câu 29: I don’t think it would be wise to try to make Max change his mind about divorcing
Barbara. Well, in his place I__________her at all.

A. would never have married B. needn’t have married

C. would never marry D. must never have married

Câu 30: Many species of wild life are__________of extinction

A. at rish B. on the verge C. on the side D. in dangers

Câu 31: I ran after her, but she managed to_________

A. get by B. get over C. get out D. get away

Câu 32: Johnny and his girlfriend were fighting again yesterday, really going for it

like__________.

A. man and woman B. chalk and chese C. cat and dog D. dog and cat
Câu 33: That meat is__________for human consumption.

A. unfit B. inadequate C. uncompetent D. different

Câu 34: April is the month when many European trees_______________into leaf.

A. burst B. spring C. turn D. jump

Câu 35: No one wants to have extra homework tonight,_______?

A. don’t they B. do they C. doesn’t he D. does he

Câu 36:If you can win his attention_________for you.

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A. is as good or better than the new centre.
B. are as good or better than the new centre.
C. are as good as or better than the new centre.

D. are as good as or better than those of the new centre.

Câu 38: It’s the government’s responsibility to__________for the sick.

A. guard B. cure C. care D. treat

Câu 39: He bought the cottage__________renovating it and then selling at a large profit.
A. with a view to B. with a target of C. his goal being D. aiming to
Câu 40: As long as the weather__________good, I’m sure the picnic will be a success.

A. would be B. was C. will be D. is

Câu 41: I was born in Athens, but I was _________in Thessalokini.

A. brought B. brought up C. grown D. grown up

Câu 42: __________we’ve been having!

A. What a dreadful weather B. What dreadful weather
C. How dreadful is the weather D. How dreadful the weather
Câu 43: The hotel didn’t__________my expectations.

A. get up to B. get down to C. come up to D. come down to

Câu 44: The Minister received__________a show of support that it was impossible to think he
would resign.

A. such B. so C. as D. alike

Câu 45: No sooner__________we started the picnic _________the rain began pouring down!

A. did / that B. had / when C. did / and D. had / than

III. Đọc đoạn văn sau, chọn phương án trả lời phù hợp nhất(A, B, C hoặc D) cho các câu 46
đến 50

Charles A. Lindbergh is remembered as the first person to make a nonstop solo flight
across the Atlantic, in 1927. This feat, when Lindbergh was only twenty-five years old, assured
him a lifetime of fame and public attention.

Charles Augustus Lindbergh was more interested in flying airplanes than he was in
studying. He dropped out of the University of Wisconsin after two years to earn a living
performing daredevil airplane stunts at country fairs. Two years later, he joined the United States
Army so that he could go to the Army Aie Service flight-training school. After completing his
training, he was hired to fly mail between St. Louis and Chicago. Then came the historic flight
across the Atlantic. In 1919, a New York City hotel owner offered a prize of $25,000 to the first
pilot to fly nonstop from New York to Paris. Nine St. Louis business leaders helped pay for the
plane Lindbergh designed especially for the flight. Lindbergh tested the plane by flying it from
San Diego to New York, with an overnight stop in St. Louis. The flight took only 20hours and
21minutes, a transcontinental record.

Nine days later, on May 20, 1927, Lindbergh took off from Long Island, New York, at
7:52 a.m. He landed at Paris on May 21 at 10:21 p.m. He had flown more than 3,600 miles in less
than thirty four hours. His flight made news around the world. He was given awards and parades
everywhere he went. He was presented with the U.S.Congressional Medal of Honor and the first
Distinguished Flying Cross. For a long time, Lindbergh toured the world as a US goodwill
ambassador. He met his future wife, Anne Morrow, in Mexico, where her father was the United
States ambassador.

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that it was. They arranged for fuel and supplies to be set out along the route. On July 29, they
took off from Long Island in a specially equipped small seaplane. They flew by day and each
night landed on a lake or a river and camped. Near Nome, Alaska, they had their first serious
emergency. Out of daylight and nearly out of fuel, they were forced down in a small ocean inlet.
In the next morning’s light, they discovered they had landed on barely three feet of water. On
September 19, after two more emergency landings and numerous close calls, they landed in
China with the maps for a safe airline passenger route.

Even while actively engaged as a pioneering flier, Lindbergh was also working as an
engineer. In 1935, he and Dr.Alexis Carrel were given a patent for an artificial heart. During

World War I in the 1940s, Lindbergh served as a civilian technical advisor in aviation. Although
he was a civilian, he flew over fifty combat missions in the Pacific. In the 1950s, Lindbergh
helped design the famous 747 jet airliner. In the late 1960s, he spoke widely on conservation
issues. He died August 1974, having lived through aviation history from the time of the first
powered flight to the first steps on the moon and having influenced a big part of that history
himself.

Câu 46: What did Lindbergh do before he crossed the Atlantic?
A. He acted as a technical advisor during World War II.
B. He charted a route to China.

C. He graduated from flight-training school.
D. He married Anne Morrow.

Câu 47: What happened immediately after Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic?
A. He left college.

B. He flew the mail between St.Louis and Chicago.
C. He attended the Army flight-training school.
D. He was given the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Câu 48: When did Charles meet Anne Morrow?

A. after he worked for an airline.

B. after he received the first Distinguished Flying Cross.
C. before ho took off from Long Island.

D. before he was forced down in an ocean inlet.

Câu 49: When did the Lindberghs map an air route to China?

A. Before they worked for an airline. B. Before Charles worked with Dr.Carrel.
C. While designing the 747. D. After World War II.

Câu 50: What event happened last?

A. Lindbergh patented an artifical heart. B. Lindbergh flew fifty combat missions.
C. Lindbergh helped design the 747 airline. D. The Lindberghs mapped a route to the Orient.

IV. Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng(A,B,C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống từ câu
51 đến 65:

A SUCCESS STORY

At 19, Ben Way is(0) already a millionaire, and one of a growing member of teenagers
who have (51)_______their fortune through the Internet. (52)_______make Ben’s story all the
more remarkable is that he is dyslexic, and was (53)_______by teachers at his junior school that
he would never be able to read or write (54)_______.”I wanted to prove them (55)_______,” says
Ben, creator and director of Waysearch, a net search engine which can be used to find goods in
online shopping malls.

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Computer, which he ran from his bedroom, two years later he left school to (61)_______all his
time to business.

“By the time the company had grown and I needed to take on a (62)_______of employees
to help me,” says Ben.’That enabled to start (63)_______business with bigger companies.’ It was
his ability to consistenly (64)_______difficult challenges that led him to win the Young
Entrepreneur of the Year award in the same year that he formed Waysearch, and he has recently
signed a deal (65)_______$25 million with a private investment company, which will finance his
search engine.

0. A.yet B. just C. already D. even

Câu 51: A. put B. taken C. done D. made

Câu 52: A. This B. What C. Something D. That

Câu 53: A. told B. suggested C. said D. reported

Câu 54: A. thoroughly B. properly C. totally D. absolutely

Câu 55: A. untrue B. unfair C. wrong D. false

Câu 56: A. got B. provided C. offered D. gave

Câu 57: A. impossible B. unable C. disabled D. incapable
Câu 58: A. encouraged B. animated C. invited D. promised

Câu 59: A. charging B. borrowing C. owing D. lending

Câu 60: A. set B. ran C. made D. put

Câu 61: A. invest B. spend C. devote D. pay

Câu 62: A. few B. deal C. couple D. little

Câu 63: A. having B. bringing C. making D. doing

Câu 64: A. overtake B. overdo C. overlook D. overcome

Câu 65: A. estimated B. valuable C. worth D. priced

V. Chọn phương án (A,B,C hoặc D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa trong các
câu sau:

Câu 66: The author hasn’t rarely written anything that was not a best-seller.

A. anything B. written C. best-seller D. hasn’t

Câu 67: Political science, alike the other social sciences, is not an exact science.

A. alike B. other C. sciences D. an exact

Câu 68: It is said that Eiinstein feels very bad about the application of his theories to the creation
of weapons of war.

A. It is said B. feels C. bad D. to the creation

Câu 69: Chocolate is prepared by a complexity process of cleaning, blending, and roasting cocoa
beans, which must be ground and mixed with sugar.

A. complexity B. blending C. which D. mixed with

Câu 70: Some fishes live at enormous depths that they are almost complete blind.

A. some fishes B. enormous depths C. blind D. complete

VI. Chọn phương án (A,B,C hoặc D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn sau
đây.

Câu 71: The referee blew his whistle and brought the football game to a halt.
A. After a player injured himself, the referee stopped the game.

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A. All of the passengers on the plane were killed.
B. Lucy was the only passenger killed.

C. None of the plane’s passengers were killed.

D. Lucy was the only passenger not killed in the plane crash.

Câu 73: She is unqualified to fill the position as executive secretary of the firm.
A. The executive secretary position is suitable for her.

B. Both she and the executive secretary took a firm position.
C. The job of executive secretary requires more skills than she has.
D. She possesses the firm qualities of an executive secretary.
Câu 74: In the class of twenty, Jack is the third best student.

A. Two students in the class are smarter than Jack.
B. The class has only three smart students.

C. Jack is not as smart as most of the other students.
D. No other students in the class is as mart as Jack.

Câu 75: No one but the seven – year – old boy saw the accident.
A. No one in the accident saw the seven – year – old boy.
B. No one at all saw the seven – year – old’s accident.
C. Only the seven – year – old boy saw the accident.
D. The seven – year – old boy saw no one in the accident.

VII. Chọn phương án (A,B,C hoặc D) ứng với câu tốt nhất được tạo ra từ những từ cho sẵn:
Câu 76: People / have / difficult / predict / future

A. People have always had difficulty to predict the future.
B. People always have difficult predicting the future.
C. People have always had difficulty predict future.

D. People have always had difficulty predicting the future.
Câu 77: I / not see / point / rule / we / not / cycle / school.

A. I don’t see the point of this rule which we are not allowed to cycle to school.
B. I can’t see the point of this rule which says we can’t cycle to school.

C. I can’t see the point of this rule which we don’t cycle to school.
D. I can’t see the point of this rule which says we can’t cycle to school.
Câu 78: You / come / box / old books.

A. Where did you come to a box of old books?
B. Where did you come across a box of old books?
C. Did you come across this box with old books?
D. Where did you come across this box of old books?
Câu 79: They / not find / cause / fire.

A. They still haven’t found out what caused the fire.
B. They still don’t find out the cause of the fire.
C. They still haven’t found what caused of the fire.
D. They still haven’t found the cause of the fire.
Câu 80: You / things / improve / future ?

A. Do you think things will improve in the future?

B. Do you think things are going to improve in the future?
C. Do you think things will improve in future?

D. Do you think things are improving in the future?
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(ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU. MỖI CÂU 0,125ĐIỂM . THANG ĐIỂM 10)

MÃ 132

1B 2B 3A 4A 5A 6C 7B 8A 9C 10D

11C 12B 13C 14C 15D 16B 17B 18A 19A 20B

21A 22C 23B 24B 25D 26B 27D 28C 29A 30B

31D 32C 33A 34A 35B 36D 37D 38C 39A 40D

41B 42B 43C 44A 45D 46C 47D 48B 49B 50C

51D 52B 53A 54B 55C 56B 57B 58A 59A 60A

61C 62C 63D 64D 65C 66D 67A 68B 69A 70D

71D 72D 73C 74A 75C 76D 77D 78D 79A 80A

Trường THPT Ngô Gia Tự ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC – CAO ĐẲNG
MÔN : TIẾNG ANH – KHỐI D

(Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút)

Choose the word which has different stress pattern:

1. A primitive B particular C continuous D connected
2. A intensify B summary C philosophers D instruction

3. A pressure B medical C immortal D lightning

4. A language B lyrical C evidence D disadvantage
5. A sedentary B available C additional D majority

Choose the best option:

6. _____ is a time that is supported to be free from worries.

A. Child B. Childlike C. Childish D. Childhood
7. Within a couple of hours, a very important _____ on the new tax policy will be made.

A. announce B. announcement C. announcer D. announcing
8. One _____ of public transport is its unreliability.

A. benefit B. disadvantage C. harm D. drawback
9. _____ accepting your job offer, I'd like to know a bit more about the company.

A. In advance B. In order C. Until D. Before
10. Let's have a _____ of tennis after lunch if you're not tired, shall we?

A. match B. play C. game D. party

11. He played a very important ______ in politics until he was well over 80.

A. scene B. job C. position D. part

12. The noise from the traffic outside stopped me from _____ to sleep.

A. falling B. starting C. beginning D. going
13. She _____ down completely on hearing of her friend's death.

A. broke B. turned. C. put D. fell

14. Jack can speak two languages. One is English. _____ is Vietnamese.

A. Other B. The other C. Another D. Others

15. The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy _____.

A. sight B. view C. appearance D. presence

16. "Is that a new coat?" "Yes, what _____ it?”

A. are you thinking of B. do you think of C. is your idea about D. did you think about
17. How do you do? ______.

A I'm very fine, thanks B. Thanks to my mother C. How do you do? D. With my brother.
18. The girl _____ is my neighbor.

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A. Having quarreled B. Because having quarreled
C. Because-of she quarreled D. Had quarreled

20. My daughter often says that she won't get married until she _____ 25 years old.
A. is B. will be C. will have been D. has been
21. My father asked me _____ of the film.

A. what did I think B. what I think C. what I thought D. what I did thought
22. Everyone in both cars _____ injured in the accident last night, ______?

A were / weren't they B. was / weren't they C. was / wasn't he? D. were / were they
23. The more he tried to explain, ______ we got

A. the much confused B. the many confusing C. the more confusing D. the more confused
24. Not only _____ us light, but it also gives us heat.

A. the sun gives B. the sun has given C. has the sun given D. does the sun give
25. If you hadn't stayed up so late last night, you ______ sleepy now.

A. wouldn't have felt B. wouldn't feel C. wouldn't fell D. wouldn't have fallen

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

Within the last century the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere (26) ____ dramatically,
largely (27) ____ people burn vast amounts of fossil fuels - coal and petroleum and its derivatives. Average
global temperature also has increased - by about 0.6 Celsius degree within (28) ____ past century.

Atmospheric scientists (29) ____ found that at least half of that temperature increase (30) ____
attributed to human activity. They predict that (31) ____ dramatic action is taken, global temperature will
continue (32) ____ by 1 A to 5.8 Celsius degrees over the next century. Although (33) ____ increase may
not seem like a great difference, during the last ice age the global temperature (34) ____ only 2.2 Celsius
degrees cooler than it (35) ____ presently.

26. A. has risen B. rose C. has raised D. raised
27. A. because of B. although C. despite D. because

28. A. a B. some C. the D. any

29. A. had B. have C. are D. ought to

30. A. should be B. is being C. had been D. can be

31. A. unless B. if C. provided D. as long as

32. A. be rising B. to rise C. to be risen D. to be rising

33. A. so much B. so C. such an D. such

34. A. had been B. has been C. is D. was

35. A. is B. has been C. was D. will be

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

Clean freshwater resources are essential for drinking, bathing, cooking, irrigation, industry, and for
plant and animal (36) ____. Unfortunately, the global supply of freshwater is (37) ____ unevenly. Chronic
water shortages (38) ____ in most of Africa and drought is common over much of the globe. The (39) ____ of
most freshwater supplies - groundwater (water located below the soil surface), reservoirs, and rivers - are under
severe and (40) ____ environmental stress because of overuse, water pollution, and ecosystem degradation.
Over 95 percent of urban sewage in (41) ____ countries is (42) ____ untreated into surface waters such as
rivers and harbors;

About 65 percent of the global freshwater supply is used in (43) ____ and 25 percent is used in

industry. Freshwater (44) ____ therefore requires a reduction in wasteful practices like (45) ____ irrigation,
reforms in agriculture and. industry, and strict pollution controls worldwide.

36. A. survive B. survived C. surviving D. survival
37. A. delivered B. distributed C. provided D. given

38. A. exist B. lie C. show D. l:itay

39. A. resources B. springs C. sources D. starting
40. A. increasing B. growing C. climbing D. ascending
41. A. growing B. miserable C. poverty D. developing
42. A. recharged B. discharged C. charged D. discharging
43. A. farming B. planting C. agriculture D. growing
44. A. reservation B. conservation C. preservation D. retention
45. A. ineffective B. illogical C. irrational D. inefficient

Identify one mistake in the following sentences:

46. (A) Mined over 2,000 years (B) ago, copper is one of (C) the earliest (D) know metals.
47. (A) The average adult (B) has got from two (C) to five (D) colds each year.

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49. Some gorillas (A) beat their chests (B) as an (C) express of (D) high spirits.

50. Because vitamins (A) contained (B) in a wide (C) variety of foods, people seldom (D) lack most of them.

Choose the best option:

51. Simon physics at all.

A. was hardly not interested in B. was hardly interested in

C. was hardly not interesting on D. was not hardly interested in
52. If a student ____ it is very unlikely that he will receive a good education.

A. behaves badly arid who is lazy, B. who behaves badly and was lazy,
C. who behaves badly and is lazy, D. behaves badly and is lazy,
53. The audience, ____ enjoyed the performance.

A. most of them were students, B. most of whom were students,
C. they were mostly students, D. they themselves were students,
54. The tests .in this. book are arranged ____

A. in order of difficult B. in order of difficulty
C. in orderly difficult D. in the order of difficulty
55. The success of the play was due to ____

A. the actors and how it was produced B. the acting and the production
C. the actors and its production D. how they acted and the production

Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one:

56. It is a pity you didn't tell us about this.

A. I wish you have told us about this. B. I wish you would tell us about this.
C. I wish you had told us about this D. I wish you would have told us about this.
57. I've never gone to the car wash before.

A. This is the first time I have had my car washed. B. This is the first time I have washed my car.
C. Never have I washed my car before. D. Never has my car been washed.

58. After he had finished the report, he submitted it to the director.

A. Finishing the report, it was submitted to the director.
B. Having finished the report, it was submitted to the director.
C. Having finished the report, he submitted to the director.
D. Having finished the report, he submitted it to the director.
59. Jean could not help weeping when she heard the bad news.

A. Jean could not stop herself from weeping at the bad news.
B. Jean could not allow herself to weep at the bad news.
C. Jean could not help herself and so she wept at the bad news.
D. Jean could not help herself because she was weeping.
60. The best solution was thought of by the monitor.

A. The monitor came up with the best solution.
B. The monitor was good with the best solution.
C. No one could solve the problem except the monitor.
D. The best solution was monitored by the thought.

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

In the United States, presidential elections are held in years evenly divisible by four (1888, 1900,
1964, etc.). Since 1840, American presidents elected in years ending with zero have died in office, with one
exception. William H. Harrison, the man who served the shortest term, died of pneumonia only several
weeks after his inauguration.

Abraham Lincoln was one of four presidents who were assassinated. He was elected in 1860, and
his untimely death came just five years later. James A. Garfield, a former Union army general from Ohio,
was shot during his first year in office (1881) by a man to whom he wouldn't give a job. While in his
second term of office (1901), William McKinley, another Ohioan, attended the Pan-American Exposition
in Buffalo, New York. During the reception, he was assassinated while shaking hands with some of the
guests. John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963 in Dallas only three years after his election.

Three years after his election in 1920, Warren G, Harding died in office. Although it was never
proved, many believe he was poisoned. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times (1932, 1936, 1940
and 1944), the only man to serve so long a term. He had contracted polio in 1921 and eventually died of
the illness in 1945.

Ronald Reagan, who was elected in 1980 and reelected four years later, suffered an assassination
attempt but did not succumb to the assassin's bullets. He was the first to break the long chain of unfortunate
events. Will the candidate in the election of 2020 also be as lucky?

61. All of the following were election years EXCEPT ____

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62. Which president served the shortest term in office?

A. Abraham Lincoln B. Warren G. Harding
C. William McKinley D. William H. Harrison
63. Which of the following is true?

A. All presidents elected in years ending in zero have died in office.
B. Only presidents from Ohio have died in office.

C. Franklin D. Roosevelt completed four terms as president.
D. Four American presidents have been assassinated.

64. How many presidents elected in years ending in zero since 1840 have died in office?

A. 7 B. 5 C. 4 D. 3

65. The word "inauguration" in the first paragraph means most nearly the same as

A. election B. acceptance speech

C. swearing-in ceremony D. campaign
66. All of the following presidents were assassinated EXCEPT ____

A. John F. Kennedy B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
C. Abraham Lincoln D. James A. Garfield
67. The word "whom" in the second paragraph refers to ____

A. Garfield B. Garfield's assassin C. a Union army general D. McKinley
68. The word "assassinated" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to

A. murdered B. decorated C. honored D. sickened
69. In the third paragraph, "contracted" is closest in meaning to ____

A. communicated about B. developed C. agree about D. notified
70. How long did Warren G, Harding work as a president?

A. 2 years B. 3 years C. 4 years D. 4 years

Read the passage and choose the best answer:

After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw

its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite,
so in 1895, just two weeks before his death·, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who
had made worthwhile contributions to humanity. Originally there were five awards: literature, physics,
chemistry, medicine, and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards
ceremony.

Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the
awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000.

Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated
diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges'
decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes.

No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War 11. Some people have
won two prizes, but this is rare; others have shared their prizes.

71. The word "foresaw" in the first paragraph is nearest in meaning to __

A. prevailed B. postponed C. prevented D. predicted
72. The Nobel prize was established in order to ___

A recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity B. resolve political differences
C. honor the inventor of dynamite D. spend money

73. In which area have Americans received the most awards?

A Literature B. Peace C. Economics D. Science
74. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

A. Awards vary in monetary value

B. ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention
C. Politics plays an important role in selecting the winners

D. A few individuals have won two awards
75. In how many fields are prizes bestowed?

A. 2 B. 5 C.6 D. 10

76. It is implied that Nobel's profession was in ____

A economics B. medicine C. literature D. science
77. In the first paragraph, "worthwhile" is closest in meaning to ___

A. economic B. prestigious C. trivial D. valuable
78. How much money did Nobel leaves for the prizes?

A. $30,000 B. $125,000 C. $155,000 D. $9,000,000
79. What is the main idea of this passage?

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B. Alfred Nobel created awards in six categories for contributions to humanity.
C. Alfred Nobel left all of his money to science

D. Alfred Nobel made a lasting contribution to humanity

80. The word "legacy" in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as ____

A. legend B. bequest C. prize D. debt

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1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A

6. D
7. B
8. B
9. D
10.C
11.D
12.D
13.A
14.B
15.C
16.B
17.C
18.D
19.A
20.A
21.C
22.B
23.D
24.D
25.B
26.A
27.D
28.C
29.B
30.D
31.A
32.B
33.C
34.D
35.A

36.D
37.B
38.A
39.C
40.A
41.D
42.B
43.A
44.B
45.D
46.D
47.B
48.D
49.C
50.A
51.B
52.D
53.B
54.D
55.C
56.C
57.A
58.D
59.A
60.A
61.B
62.D
63.D
64.A
65.C

66.B
67.B
68.A
69.B
70.B
71.C
72.A
73.A
74.B
75.B
76.A
77.D
78.C
79.A
80.B

TRUNG TÂM LUYỆN THI ĐẠI HỌC XUÂN THỦY PTCS HAI BÀ TRƯNG HÀ NỘI
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC MÔN TIẾNG ANH KHỐI D 2011

Thời gian : 90 phút

Họ tên: ……….

SBD:

Mã đề thi: 246

---Chú ý : Đề thi này gồm 7 trang với 80 câu trắc nghiệm.

Thí sinh khơng được dùng điện thoại di động , từ điển hoặc tài liệu có liên quan.

Cán bộ coi thi khơng giải thích đề thi.

Questions 1 - 5:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct sentence which is built from the words and phrases
given:

1. No one / know / answer / teacher / question.

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(B)No one knows how to answer of teacher’s question.
(C)No one knows the answer to the teacher’s question.
(D)No one knows to answer the teacher’s question.
2. patient / he / be / have / intention / wait / three / hours.

(A) He was so patient to have intention of waiting for three hours.
(B) Patient as he was, he had no intention of waiting for three hours.
(C) So patient was he that he had intention for waiting for three hours.
(D) So patient he was to have no intention to wait for three hours.
3. I / get / refund / change / another / sweater.

(A) I would like to get the refund if you can change me another sweater.
(B) I would like to get the refund or you can change me another sweater.

(C) I would like to get the refund; consequently, you can change me another sweater.
(D) Unless I would like to get the refund or you can change me another sweater.
4. Henry / suggested / Anna / the doctor.

(A) Henry suggested Anna to go to the doctor.

(B) Henry suggested to Anna that she goes to the doctor.

(C) Henry suggested to Anna that she go to the doctor.
(D) Henry suggested Anna that she should go to the doctor.
5. do / cooking / she / look / after / garden.

(A) As soon as she did the cooking, she looks after the garden.
(B ) Apart from to do the cooking, she looked after the garden.
(C) In addition to do the cooking, she also looked after the garden.
(D)Besides doing the cooking, she looks after the garden.

Questions 6 – 35

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions:

6. This is his fifth day on the tour . He ……….. four countries.

(A) already visited (B) visited (C) has already visited (D) is visiting
7. “I think the teacher should give us more exercises. – “____________ .”

(A) That’s rubbish. (B) Yes, let’s.

8. There is fog at Heathrow; the plane, ……… , has been delayed.

(A) otherwise (B) or (C) therefore (D) so

9. “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” – “____________ .”

(A) Yes, I am so glad. (B) No, thanks.

(A) Studying more (B) If he were studying to a greater degree

11 The manager was very pleased with her last business trip, which had been a ………success.

(A) full (B) complete (C) whole (D) high

12. The man you saw yesterday ……..….Mr. Brown, because he went to London on business last week.
(A) can’t have been (B) mustn’t be (C) can’t be (D) mustn’t have been

13. “Why don’t you go to the zoo?” – “____________ .”

(A) That’s a good idea. (B) Because we don’t have enough money.

14. She went………….. a bad cold just before Christmas.

(A) through (B) over (C) in for (D) down with

15. In every country , there are …….… between different regions, especially between the North and the
South, which result in unfriendliness, even hatred.

(A) quarrels (B) conflicts (C) differences (D) disputes

16.The house that we used to live in is in a very …………..state.

(A) negligent (B) neglected (C) negligible (D) neglectful
17. ………… the bad weather, he could get to the airport in time.

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18. One of the great …….... to the students when they go on a mountain walk is that they learn a lot about
wild flowers.

(A) supports (B) returns (C) benefits (D) profits

19. Imagination ……….facts.

(A) outlays (B) outruns (C) outplays (D) outlives

20. “ Were there many people waiting in line at the stadium?” – “ Yes, I saw ____________.”

(A) quite many (B) quite much (C) quite a few (D) quite some

21. He is decorating the house with a view ………….. it.

(A) to selling (B) to be sold (C) for selling (D) to sell
22. I tried to talk her …………. joining our trip, but she refused.

(A) on (B) in (C) out of (D) into

23. The boss …………..him because his mother had just passed away.

(A) made up (B) made use of C) made fun of (D) made allowance for

24. “Must we do it now?” – “No, you ____________ .”

(A) won’t (B) needn’t (C) can’t (D) mustn’t

25.The fact is , doctor, I just cannot ………. this dreadful cough.

(A) get down to (B) get rid of (C) get out of (D) get round to

26. The Home – Loan Company ………….the right to cancel this agreement.

(A) serves (B) conserves (C) reserves (D) deserves

27. After Joe’s mother died, he was ………up by his grandmother.

(A) drawn (B) taken (C) grown (D) brought

28. It ……..me as strange that my front door was open when I got home.

(A) occurred (B) seemed (C) struck (D) appeared

29.The music aroused an ……… feeling of homesickness in him.

(A) intentional(B) intense (C) intended (D) intensive

30. ……..regards sport and leisure activities, our two countries appear to have little in common.

(A) With (B) What (C) As (D) How

31. Jane is plain, but her sister is very ……….

(A) complex (B) attractive (C) sympathetic (D) sophisticated

32. On the street :

“ Have you found a good place to eat yet?

“Yes, there’s a wonderful restaurant right down the street from the school.”
“____________ ?”

“ Yes. And the food is good too.”

(A) Is it really like that (B) Do you like good food

(C) Are the prices reasonable (D) Do they often go there
33. Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.

(A) changed his decision (B) refused to change his decision

34. Of all the factors ……...…. agricultural products, weather is the one that influences farmers the most.

(A) affecting (B) to effect (C) to affect (D) effecting

35. I like the idea of becoming your partner and which is more, this business really …………me.

(A) adjusts (B) conforms (C) suits (D) likes

Questions 36 - 40:

Mark the letter A, B, C ,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer which completes each of

the following sentences :

36.Most psychologists agree that the basic structure of an individual’s personality is
________________

(A) well established extremely by the age of five.
(B) by the age of five and extremely well established.
(C) extremely well established by the age of five.
(D ) by the age of five it is extremely well established.

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(A) may have a person who (C) may have a person
(B) and a person may have (D) a person may have

38.The Internet ________________ access to current news, political articles, business
statistics, and software for practically any purpose.

(A) can be provided readily (C) can provide ready

(B) ready and can be providing (D) is ready and can provide

39.Fibers of hair and wool are not continuous and must normally be spun into thread
________________ woven into textile fabrics.

(A)when to be (C) as are they

(B ) if they are to be (D) that they are

40. Franklin D. Roosevelt was ________________ the great force of radio and the
opportunity it provided for taking government policies directly to the people.

(A) as the first President he understood fully
(B) the first President to understand fully
(C ) the first President fully understood
(D) the first President that, to fully understand
Questions 41 - 50 :

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C ,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer for each of the questions

(1)

(5)

(10)

(15)

(20)

This rapid transcontinental settlement and these new urban industrial circumstances of the
last half of the 19th century were accompanied by the development of a national literature
of great abundance and variety. New themes, new forms, new subjects, new regions, new
authors, new audiences all emerged in the literature of this half century.

As a result, at the onset of World War I, the spirit and substance of American literature had
evolved remarkably, just as its center of production had shifted from Boston to New York in
the late 1880s and the sources of its energy to Chicago and the Midwest. No longer was it
produced, at least in its popular forms, in the main by solemn, typically moralistic men from
New England and the Old South; no longer were polite, well-dressed, grammatically
correct, middle-class young people the only central characters in its narratives; no longer

were these narratives to be set in exotic places and remote times; no longer, indeed, were
fiction, poetry, drama, and formal history the chief acceptable forms of literary expression;
no longer, finally, was literature read primarily by young, middle class women.

In sum, American literature in these years fulfilled in considerable measure the condition
Walt Whitman called for in 1867 in describing Leaves of Grass: it treats, he said of his own
major work, each state and region as peers "and expands from them, and includes the
world ... connecting an American citizen with the citizens of all nations." At the same time,
these years saw the emergence of what has been designated "the literature of argument,"
powerful works in sociology, philosophy, psychology, many of them impelled by the spirit
of exposure and reform. Just as America learned to play a role in this half century as an
autonomous international political, economic, and military power, so did its literature
establish itself as a producer of major works.

41. The word evolved in line 7 is closest in meaning to ___________ .

(A) became famous (B) turned back (C) changed (D) diminished

42. The word it in line 9 refers to ____________ .

(A) American literature (B) the energy (C) the population (D) the manufacturing
43. The author uses the word indeed in line 13 for what purpose?

(A) For variety in a lengthy paragraph (B) To emphasize the contrast he is making

(C) To wind down his argument (D) To show a favorable attitude to these forms of literature
44. The word exotic in line 12 is closest in meaning to ___________.

(A) well-known (B) unusual (C) urban (D) old-fashioned

45. The phrase these years in line 16 refers to _____________ .

(A) the present (B) the 1900s (C) the early 1800s (D) 1850-1900

46. All of the following can be inferred from the passage about the new literature EXCEPT ________ .
(A) It was not highly regarded internationally

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47. It can be inferred from lines 1-3 that the previous passage probably discussed _________.
(A) the limitations of American literature to this time

(B) the importance of tradition to writers

48. It can be inferred from the passage that Walt Whitman _____________ .
(A) disliked urban life (C) was an international diplomat

(B) wrote Leaves of Grass (D) was disapproving of the new literature
49. The main idea of this passage is

(A) that the new American literature was less provincial than the old
(B) that most people were wary of the new literature

50. This passage would probably be read in which of the following academic courses?

(A) International affairs (B) Current events (C) American literature (D) European history
Questions : 51 - 60

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C ,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks.

Ask anyone over forty to make a comparison (51)--- the past and the present and nine
(52)---ten people will tell you that things have been getting (53)--- worse for as long as they can
remember. Take the weather for example, which has been behaving rather strangely lately. Everyone
remembers that in their childhood the summers were(54)--- hotter, and that winter always included
abundant falls of snow just when the school holidays had started. Of course, the food in those days was
far superior too, as nothing was imported and everything was fresh. Unemployment was negligible, the
pound really was worth something, and you could buy a sizeable house even if your means were limited.
And above all, people were (55)--- better in those days, far more friendly, not inclined to crime or
violence, and spent their free time making model boats and tending their stamp collections
(56)---than gazing at the television screen for hours on end. As we know that this picture of the past
(57)---cannot be true, and there are plenty of statistics dealing with health and prosperity which prove that it is
not true, why is it that we all have a (58)--- to idealize the past ? Is this simply nostalgia? Or is it
rather that we need to believe in an image of the world which is (59)--- the opposite of what we see
around us? Whichever it is, at least it leaves us with a nagging feeling that the present could be better, and
perhaps (60)--- us to be a little more critical about the way we live.

51. A. between B. from C. with D. in

52. A. to B. out of C. or D. from

53. A. virtually B. so C. steadily D. out

54. A. considerably B. at least C. rarely D. not only

55. A. more B. somehow C. whatsoever D. as

56. A. usually B. different C. other D. rather

57. A. especially B. hardly C. simply D. specifically

58. A. tendency B. custom C. habit D. practice

59. A. utterly B. widely C. quite D. rather

60. A. makes B. encourages C. reassures D. supports

Questions 61 - 65 :

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
61. For centuries, philosophers and artists alike have debated the meaning of beauty and

A B
questioned whether it real or only perceived.

C D

62. The purpose of the United Nations, broad speaking, is to maintain peace and security
A B C

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63. There will always be a job for Mike if he change his mind.

A B C D

64. Owing to their superior skill, highly competitive athletes have been known to win

A B C

contests and break records even when suffered from injuries, physical disorders, and
D

infections.

65. Language is important factor in the accumulation of culture.
A B C D

Questions 66 – 70

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:

Question 66 : A. contribute B. complimentC. bacteria D. procedure

Question 67 : A. stagnant B. desert C. interest D. install

Question 68 : A. sacrifice B. maintenance C. disaster D. overview

Question 69 : A. rhinoceros B. curriculum C. kindergarten D. discriminate
Question 70 : A. millennium B. incredible C. fascinating D. philosopher

Questions 71 - 80 :

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C ,or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer for each of the questions.

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(5)
(10)
(15)
(20)
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Aging is the process of growing old. It occurs eventually in every living thing provided, of
course, that an illness or accident does not kill it prematurely. The most familiar outward signs
of aging may be seen in old people, such as the graying of the hair and the wrinkling of the
skin. Signs of aging in a pet dog or cat include loss of playfulness and energy, a decline in
hearing and eyesight, or even a slight graying of the coat. Plants age too, but the signs are
much harder to detect.

Most body plants grow bigger and stronger, and function more efficiently during childhood.
They reach their peak at the time of maturity, or early adulthood. After that they begin to
decline. Bones, for example, gradually become lighter and more brittle. In the aged, the joints
between the bones also become rigid and more flexible. This can make moving very painful.
All the major organs of the body show signs aging. The brain, for example, works less
efficiently, and even gets smaller in size. Thinking processes of all sorts are slowed down. Old
people often have trouble in remembering recent events.

One of the most serious changes of old age occurs in the arteries, the blood vessels that lead
from the heart. They become thickened and constricted, allowing less blood to flow to the rest
of body. This condition accounts, directly or indirectly, for many of the diseases of the aged. It
may, for example, result in heart attack.

Aging is not a uniform process. Different parts of the body wear out at different rates.
There are great differences among people in their rate of aging. Even the cells of the body
differ in the way they age. The majority of cells are capable of reproducing themselves many
times during the course of a lifetime. Nerve cells and muscle fibers can never be replaced once
they wear out.

Gerontologists - scientists who study the process of aging - believe the wearing out of the
body is controlled by a built - in biological time - clock. They are trying to discover how this
clock works so that they can slow down the process. This could give man a longer life and a
great number of productive years.

71. What is the main idea in the first paragraph?

(A) Signs of aging are easier to detect in animals than in plants.
(B) The outward signs of aging may be seen in old people.

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(A)Gerontologists can give man a longer life.

(B) Gerontologists are studying how they can slow down the process of aging.

(C) Gerontologists have discovered that aging is controlled by a built- in biological time- clock.
(D) Gerontologists can prevent diseases connected with aging.

73. The human body begins to lose vigor and the ability to function efficiently ________ .
(A) soon after reaching adulthood (C) before reaching adulthood

(B) during childhood (D) in old age

74. In old age , the bones ___________

(A) become more flexible (B) become heavier (C) cause much pain(D) break easily
75. According to the passage, what condition is responsible for many of the diseases of the old?
(A) Their trouble in remembering recent events

(B) The blood vessels that have become thickened and constricted
(C) The rigid and inflexible joints between the bones

(D) The worn - out nerve cells and muscle- fibers

76. Many of the diseases of old people are the results of __________.

(A) lack of blood (C) poor blood circulation

(B) the thickening of the blood vessels (D) low blood pressure

77.The statement Aging is not a uniform process in line 19 means that __________
(A) old people do not have the same outward signs of aging

(B) nerve cells and muscle fibers do not age simultaneously
(C) not all people age at the same age

(D) the process of aging is slow

78. The word arteries in line 15 refers to __________ .
(A) vessels that are thickened and constricted

(B) the paths along which blood flows to all parts of the body
(C) the tubes carrying blood back to the heart

(D) such heart diseases as suffered by old people
79. When the brain begins to age, _________.

(A) eyesight will begin too (C) it becomes lighter

(B) memorization declines (D) the thinking processes stop

80. Which of the statements about aging is false?
(A) People vary in their rates of aging.

(B) All body cells once worn out can never be replaced.
(C) The cells of the body age in different ways.

(D) The various parts of the body do not wear out at the same rate.
The end

1C 2B 3B 4C 5D 6C 7D 8C 9C 10D

11D 12A 13A 14D 15C 16B 17A 18C 19B 20C
21A 22D 23D 24B 25B 26C 27D 28C 29B 30C
31B 32C 33B 34A 35C 36C 37D 38C 39B 40B
41C 42A 43B 44B 45D 46A 47C 48B 49A 50C
51A 52B 53C 54A 55B 56D 57C 58A 59C 60B
61C 62B 63C 64D 65B 66B 67D 68C 69C 70C
71C 72C 73A 74D 75B 76B 77C 78B 79B 80B

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Ngày thi: 26/03/2011, Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút.

Họ và tên:………
Số báo danh:………..

Find the word that has its underlined part pronounced differently from the other three words in 
each question.

1. A. nervous B. worry C. birthday D. third

2. A. character B. chemistry C. scholar D. chapter

3. A. recipe B. slice C. strip D. bribe

4. A. brush B. rush C. push D. crush

5. A. famous B. favourite C. favour D. familiar

Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question

6. A. economics B. material C. delicious D. unpopular

7. A. calculator B. intelligent C. impossible D. American

8. A. inference B. reference C. inferior D. redundancy

9. A. pastime B. teenager C. orchestra D. rehearse

10. A. mechanic B. memorial C. machine D. mechanism

Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) from four alternatives

11. There are no obvious reasons why certain frog _______ are disappearing from some rainforests.

A. species B. ones C. breeds D. animals

12. _______ are that you have not seen a lion for some time.

A. Possibilities B. Chances C. Opportunities D. Occasions

13. I _______ my hand to draw her attention but she took no _______ of me.

A. waved/ notice B. shook/ noticed C. waved/ attention D. shook/ attention
14. You’d better take his proposal _______ before _______ your final decision.

A. by surprise/ making B. by surprise/ doing

C. into account/ making D. into account/ doing

15. It’s high time we _______ something abut the pollution.

A. did B. had done C. made D. had made

16. These days everybody is aware _______ the danger of smoking.

A. up B. of C. on D. with

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17. The development of wildlife habitat reserves is a good conservation measure _______
A. to prevent endangered species B. to feed endangered species

C. to benefit from endangered species D. to save endangered species
18. I can’t speak English, _______

A. neither can she B. she can’t either C. she can’t too D. A& B are correct
19. A mystery is something that _______.

A. must explain B. mustn’t explain C. can be explained D. can’t be explained
20. We try to help our mother _______ household chores.

A. make B. take C. build D. do

21. Manchester United _______ an easy victory _______ Chelsea in yesterday’s match.
A. earned/ over B. gained/ over C. earned/ at D. gained/ at
22. Spectators are reminded that it is _______ to take photos during the match.

A. prevented B. restricted C. forbidden D. banned

23. He repeated the conversation that he had heard word _______ word.

A. for B. by C. after D. to

24. We are a very close- __________ family.

A. love B. knit C. good D. modern

25. Gestures such as waving and handshaking are forms of_________ communication

A. direct B. regular C. verbal D. non – verbal

26. Whenever he picks up a book, he reads bits here and there or in other words he _______

A. digests B. tastes C. chews D. swallows

27. The conference was organized for all of the _______ in the city .

A . history teachers B. historical teachers

C . historic teachers D . historian teachers

28. ________my personal qualities, I have experience of working in a multi-national
company for three years.

A. Beside B. In addition C. Instead of D. Apart from
29. Traditional celebrations are a________ of great pleasure and interest.

A. source B. resource C. origin D. starting point

30. When young Americans first go to university, many of them join a fraternity or Sorority, social
organizations for male and female students________

A. respectively B. certainly C. orderly D. consequently

31. ________ my complaint to the manager, the waiter was sacked.

A. Thanks to B. Despite C. Without D. Because of

32. My arm hurts so much I felt sure I________ it.

A. should have broken B. must have broken

C. was breaking D. have broken

33. Sally is so successful because she has complete confidence ________ herself

A. at B. of C. in D. for

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A. should have asked B. could have asked

C. must have asked D. ought to ask

35. She asked for a second ________ as it tasted so good.

A. plate B. course C. dish D. helping

36. “Where is my bag?”. - “________”

A. There it is B. There is it C. Here you are D. Here are you
37. According to a study, women blink almost twice ________ men.

A. more than B. as much as C. many more D. so much that

38. Neither of them will be treated preferentially, ________ ?

A. won’t they B. will they C. won’t them D. will them

39. Wildlife ________ are concerned about the environment.

A. scientists B. activists C. members D. protectors

40. During our stay in Venice, we bought a ________ bottle.

A. glass lovely perfume B. lovely glass perfume

C. lovely perfume glass D. glass perfume lovely

Read the passages and the questions. Then choose A, B, C, or D that you think fits best

The modern comic strip started out as ammunition in a newspaper war between giants of the
American press in the late nineteenth century. The first full-color comic strip appeared January 1894 in
the New York World, owned by Joseph Pulitzer. The first regular weekly full-color comic supplement,
similar to today’s Sunday funnies, appeared two years later, in William Randolph Hearst’s rival New
York paper, the Morning Journal.

Both were immensely popular and publishers realized that supplementing the news with comic
relief boosted the sale of papers. The Morning Journal started another feature in 1896, the “Yellow Kid”,
the first continuous comic character in the United States, whose creator, Richard Outcault, had been lured
away from the World by the ambitious Hearst. The “Yellow Kid” was in many ways a pioneer. Its comic
dialogue was the strictly urban farce that came to characterize later strips, and it introduced the speech
balloon inside the strip, usually placed above the characters’ heads.

The first strip to incorporate all the elements of later comics was Rudolph Dirks’s
“Katzenjammer Kids”, based on Wilhelm Busch’s Max and Moritz, a European satire of the nineteenth
century. The “Kids” strip, first published in 1897, served as the prototype for future American strips. It
contained not only speech balloons, but a continuous cast of characters, and was divided into small
regular panels that did away with the larger panoramic scenes of earlier comics.

Newspaper syndication played a major role in spreading the popularity of comic strips throughout
the country. Though weekly colored comics came first, daily black-and-white strips were not far behind.
The first appeared in the Chicago American in 1904. It was followed by many imitators, and by 1915
black-and-white comic strips had become a staple of daily newspapers around the country.

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B. The differences between early and modern comic strips.
C. The effects of newspapers on comic strip stories.

D. Features of early comic strips in the United States.

42. Why does the author mention Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst?
A. They established New York’s first newspaper.

B. They published comic strips about the newspaper war.
C. Their comic strips are still published today.

D. They owned major competitive newspapers.

43. The passage suggests that comic strips were popular for which of the following reasons?
A. They provided a break from serious news stories.

B. Readers enjoyed the unusual drawings.
C. Readers could identify with the characters.
D. They were about real-life situations.

44. To say that Richard Outcault had been “lured away from” the World by Hearst means which of the
following?

A. Hearst convinced Outcault to leave the World.
B. Hearst fired Outcault from the World.

C. Hearst warned Outcault not to leave the World.
D. Hearst wanted Outcault to work for the World.
45. The word “it” refers to ____________.

A. the “Yellow Kid” B. dialogue C. farce D. balloon

46. According to the passage, the “Yellow Kid” was the first comic strip to do all of the following
EXCEPT____________.

A. feature the same character in each episode
B. include dialogue inside a balloon

C. appear in a Chicago newspaper

D. characterize city life in a humorous way

47. The word “incorporate” is closest in meaning to __________ .

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48. The word “prototype” is closest in meaning to ___________.

A. story B. humor C. drawing D. model
49. The word “staple” is closest in meaning to __________.

A. regular feature B. popular edition C. new version D. huge success
50. In what order does the author discuss various comic strips in the passage?

A. In alphabetical order by title.

B. In the order in which they were created.

C. According to the newspaper in which they appeared.
D. From most popular to least popular.

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

The American type of football was developed in the 19th century from soccer and rugby football.

Played by professionals, amateurs, college, high schools, or young children, football in American is one
of the most popular sports besides basketball and baseball. It attracts millions of fans each fall and people
are very supportive of their favourite teams. The football playing field of today is rectangular in shape
and measures 100 yards long and 53.5 yards wide. White lines are painted on the playing field to mark off
the distances to the end zone. The games is divided into four quarters, each fifteen minutes long. The first
two quarters are known as the first half. There is a rest period between two halves which usually last
about fifteen minutes. Each team has eleven players. Each team has offensive players (play when the
team has possession of the ball) and defensive players ( play when the other team has the possession of
the ball). Because of the body contact players have during the game, helmets are worn to protect their
head and face area, whereas pads are worn to protect the shoulders, arms, and legs. Also, there are
officials carrying whistles and flags to make certain that the rules of the game are followed during the
game. The football is made of leather and is brown in colour. It is shaped much like an oval and has white
rings near each end of the football.. These rings help the players see the ball when it is thrown or someone
is running with it. The eight stitches on the top of the football help the players to grip the ball when
throwing or passing. The most famous game of the year is Super Bowl that is played in January or
February. It is televised around the world and is watched by millions of people each year.

51. Which is the most popular sport in the US?

A. American football B. Soccer C. Rugby football D. It’s not mentioned
52. What shape id the football today?

A. rectangular B. circle C. oval D. triangle

53. Why are there white rings on each end of the football?

A. to mark off the distances to the end zone B. to help players score

C. to help players run D. to help players see the ball

54. How long is the break between the second and the third quarter?

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C. Exactly 15 minutes D. Around 15 minutes
55. What do pads help the players to protect?

A. the whole body B. their heads C. their faces D. their legs and arms
56. As mentioned in the text, who are most active when their team has the ball?

A. the fans B. offensive players C. defensive players D. the officials
57. What do officials do during the game of football?

A. Build up excitement among the fans B. spectate the game

C. supervise the game D. take up tickets

58. The word “grip” in the passage means to __________ .

A. hold something tightly B. detect something

C. take something away D. avoid something

59. When is the most famous football game annually?

A. January B. February C. in the fall D. January or February

60. Playing American football is the most similar to playing __________.

A. basketball B. Baseball C. rugby football D. volleyball

Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space

(61)_______ history, women have always aimed for the recognized place in (62)______. Guided by their
own (63)_______ of knowledge and expertise, women like Marie Curie in science, Mary Wollstonecraft
in literary writing, Simone de Beauvois in philosophical existentialist debate, and Marie Stopes in
medicine, to name a few, have brought about (64)_______ awareness of the role of the women in any
walks of life. These women have helped redefine and (65)_______ the nature of women’s place in
society. Today the (66)________ of global women’s organizations and the impact of women’s

contributions (67)________ society show that progress has been made and the progress in furthering the
role of women in society has been some benefit to the (68 )_______ woman. It is true to say that not all
women have the same need. The need of the woman who stays at home and (69)________ children will
differ widely from the woman who works outside. Nonetheless, in the extensive field of equal

opportunities, it would be good to know that access in given to both with equal measure according to the
true value of respective abilities. It also would be good to know that the woman at home is recognized as
a valued (70)________ of society just as much as the one who deals on business outside the home.
61. A. Throughout B. Among C. During D. Upon

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66. A. right B. spread C. limit D. belief
67. A. on B. for C. with D. at
68. A. own B. private C. individual D. personal
69. A. rises B. raises C. increases D. lifts

70. A. party B. competitor C. partner D. member

Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct
71. The number of people who survived the Titanic shipwreck in 1912 were quite small.

A B C D

72. Children enjoy telling and listening to ghosts stories especially on Halloween night.

A B C D

73. Gemstones are usually bright, colour, opaque or transparent minerals found in the rocks.

A B C D

74. At the beginning radios cost many more than they are today
A B C D

75. John as well as his family members enjoy their life in the city.
A B C D

Choose from four alternatives (A, B, C, or D) which you think that is closest meaning to the 
sentence above.

76. Seeing that he was so angry, she left the office

A. She didn’t want to make him angry, so she left the office
B. She left the office when she saw how angry he was
C. He grew very angry when he saw her leaving the office
D. He wouldn’t have been so angry if she hadn’t left

77. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse
A. The more popular become the television programmes, the worse they seem
B. The popular television programmes, the worse they seem

C. The more popular television programmes become,the worse they seem
D. The most popular television programmes become, the worst they seem

78. Had he known more about the internet, he’d have invested in some computer companies.
A. Knowing about the internet helped him invest in some computer companies

B. He didn’t know much about the internet so he didn’t invest in any computer companies
C. Knowing about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies

D. He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the internet
79. The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.

A. There was not enough time to hold the meeting

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C. The meeting is planned to start in a short time
D. The meeting lasted much longer than usual
80. I wish I had chosen English to study at school.

A. The speaker studied English and now regrets doing so
B. The speaker is not studying English

C. The speaker regrets not choosing English to study at school
D. The speaker regrets having chosen English to study at school

__________________ Hết __________________

TRUNG TÂM BỒI DƯỠNG VĂN HĨA
HOCMAI.VN TRƯỜNG CHINH

ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2011

MƠN THI: TIẾNG ANH

Ngày thi: 26/03/2011, Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút.
Họ và tên:………

Số báo danh:………..

Find the word that has its underlined part pronounced differently from the other three words in 
each question.

1. A. recipe B. slice C. strip D. bribe

2. A. famous B. favourite C. favour D. familiar

3. A. nervous B. worry C. birthday D. third

4. A. brush B. rush C. push D. crush

5. A. character B. chemistry C. scholar D. chapter

Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question
6. A. calculator B. intelligent C. impossible D. American

7. A. economics B. material C. delicious D. unpopular

8. A. inference B. reference C. inferior D. redundancy

9. A. mechanic B. memorial C. machine D. mechanism

10. A. pastime B. teenager C. orchestra D. rehearse

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Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) from four alternatives

11. She ________ for her parents’ support during her university education, but she preferred to work
part-time and support herself.

A. should have asked B. could have asked

C. must have asked D. ought to ask

12. According to a study, women blink almost twice ________ men.

A. more than B. as much as C. many more D. so much that

13. We are a very close- __________ family.

A. love B. knit C. good D. modern

14. When young Americans first go to university, many of them join a fraternity or Sorority, social
organizations for male and female students________

A. respectively B. certainly C. orderly D. consequently

15. Spectators are reminded that it is _______ to take photos during the match.

A. prevented B. restricted C. forbidden D. banned

16. ________my personal qualities, I have experience of working in a multi-national
company for three years.

A. Beside B. In addition C. Instead of D. Apart from

17. During our stay in Venice, we bought a ________ bottle.

A. glass lovely perfume B. lovely glass perfume

C. lovely perfume glass D. glass perfume lovely

18. My arm hurts so much I felt sure I________ it.

A. should have broken B. must have broken

C. was breaking D. have broken

19. Wildlife ________ are concerned about the environment.

A. scientists B. activists C. members D. protectors

20. “Where is my bag?”. - “________”

A. There it is B. There is it C. Here you are D. Here are you
21. The conference was organized for all of the _______ in the city .

A . history teachers B. historical teachers

C . historic teachers D . historian teachers
22. It’s high time we _______ something abut the pollution.

A. did B. had done C. made D. had made

23. ________ my complaint to the manager, the waiter was sacked.

A. Thanks to B. Despite C. Without D. Because of

24. I _______ my hand to draw her attention but she took no _______ of me.

A. waved/ notice B. shook/ noticed C. waved/ attention D. shook/ attention
25. Neither of them will be treated preferentially, ________ ?

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26. She asked for a second ________ as it tasted so good.

A. plate B. course C. dish D. helping

27. Manchester United _______ an easy victory _______ Chelsea in yesterday’s match.
A. earned/ over B. gained/ over C. earned/ at D. gained/ at
28. These days everybody is aware _______ the danger of smoking.

A. up B. of C. on D. with

29. Sally is so successful because she has complete confidence ________ herself

A. at B. of C. in D. for

30. You’d better take his proposal _______ before _______ your final decision.

A. by surprise/ making B. by surprise/ doing

C. into account/ making D. into account/ doing

31. He repeated the conversation that he had heard word _______ word.

A. for B. by C. after D. to

32. I can’t speak English, _______

A. neither can she B. she can’t either C. she can’t too D. A& B are correct
33. Traditional celebrations are a________ of great pleasure and interest.

A. source B. resource C. origin D. starting point

34. There are no obvious reasons why certain frog _______ are disappearing from some rainforests.

A. species B. ones C. breeds D. animals

35. Whenever he picks up a book, he reads bits here and there or in other words he _______

A. digests B. tastes C. chews D. swallows

36. We try to help our mother _______ household chores.

A. make B. take C. build D. do

37. _______ are that you have not seen a lion for some time.

A. Possibilities B. Chances C. Opportunities D. Occasions

38. Gestures such as waving and handshaking are forms of_________ communication

A. direct B. regular C. verbal D. non – verbal

39. A mystery is something that _______.

A. must explain B. mustn’t explain C. can be explained D. can’t be explained
40. The development of wildlife habitat reserves is a good conservation measure _______

A. to prevent endangered species B. to feed endangered species
C. to benefit from endangered species D. to save endangered species

Read the passages and the questions. Then choose A, B, C, or D that you think fits best

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The first appeared in the Chicago American in 1904. It was followed by many imitators, and by 1915
black-and-white comic strips had become a staple of daily newspapers around the country.

41. In what order does the author discuss various comic strips in the passage?
A. In alphabetical order by title.

B. In the order in which they were created.

C. According to the newspaper in which they appeared.
D. From most popular to least popular.

42. According to the passage, the “Yellow Kid” was the first comic strip to do all of the following
EXCEPT____________.

A. feature the same character in each episode
B. include dialogue inside a balloon

C. appear in a Chicago newspaper

D. characterize city life in a humorous way

43. The word “prototype” is closest in meaning to ___________.

A. story B. humor C. drawing D. model
44. The word “staple” is closest in meaning to __________.

A. regular feature B. popular edition C. new version D. huge success
45. The word “incorporate” is closest in meaning to __________ .

A. affect B. create C. combine D. mention

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A. They established New York’s first newspaper.

B. They published comic strips about the newspaper war.
C. Their comic strips are still published today.

D. They owned major competitive newspapers.
47. The word “it” refers to ____________.

A. the “Yellow Kid” B. dialogue C. farce D. balloon

48. The passage suggests that comic strips were popular for which of the following reasons?
A. They provided a break from serious news stories.

B. Readers enjoyed the unusual drawings.
C. Readers could identify with the characters.
D. They were about real-life situations.

49. To say that Richard Outcault had been “lured away from” the World by Hearst means which of the
following?

A. Hearst convinced Outcault to leave the World.
B. Hearst fired Outcault from the World.

C. Hearst warned Outcault not to leave the World.
D. Hearst wanted Outcault to work for the World.
50. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. A comparison of two popular comic strips.

B. The differences between early and modern comic strips.
C. The effects of newspapers on comic strip stories.

D. Features of early comic strips in the United States.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL

The American type of football was developed in the 19th century from soccer and rugby football.

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officials carrying whistles and flags to make certain that the rules of the game are followed during the
game. The football is made of leather and is brown in colour. It is shaped much like an oval and has white
rings near each end of the football.. These rings help the players see the ball when it is thrown or someone
is running with it. The eight stitches on the top of the football help the players to grip the ball when
throwing or passing. The most famous game of the year is Super Bowl that is played in January or
February. It is televised around the world and is watched by millions of people each year.

51. The word “grip” in the passage means to __________ .

A. hold something tightly B. detect something

C. take something away D. avoid something

52. What do pads help the players to protect?

A. the whole body B. their heads C. their faces D. their legs and arms
53. Playing American football is the most similar to playing __________.

A. basketball B. Baseball C. rugby football D. volleyball

54. When is the most famous football game annually?

A. January B. February C. in the fall D. January or February

55. What shape id the football today?

A. rectangular B. circle C. oval D. triangle

56. What do officials do during the game of football?

A. Build up excitement among the fans B. spectate the game

C. supervise the game D. take up tickets

57. As mentioned in the text, who are most active when their team has the ball?

A. the fans B. offensive players C. defensive players D. the officials
58. Which is the most popular sport in the US?

A. American football B. Soccer C. Rugby football D. It’s not mentioned
59. How long is the break between the second and the third quarter?

A. Exactly 10 minutes B. Around 10 minutes

C. Exactly 15 minutes D. Around 15 minutes

60. Why are there white rings on each end of the football?

A. to mark off the distances to the end zone B. to help players score

C. to help players run D. to help players see the ball

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62. A. social B. society C. socialize D. socialist
63. A. region B. farm C. path D. field
64. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
65. A. gain B. encourage C. consolidate D. force
66. A. right B. spread C. limit D. belief
67. A. on B. for C. with D. at
68. A. own B. private C. individual D. personal
69. A. rises B. raises C. increases D. lifts
70. A. party B. competitor C. partner D. member

Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct
71. At the beginning radios cost many more than they are today

A B C D

72. John as well as his family members enjoy their life in the city.
A B C D

73. Gemstones are usually bright, colour, opaque or transparent minerals found in the rocks.

A B C D

74. The number of people who survived the Titanic shipwreck in 1912 were quite small.
A B C D

75. Children enjoy telling and listening to ghosts stories especially on Halloween night.

A B C D

Choose from four alternatives (A, B, C, or D) which you think that is closest meaning to the 
sentence above.

76. I wish I had chosen English to study at school.

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B. The speaker is not studying English

C. The speaker regrets not choosing English to study at school
D. The speaker regrets having chosen English to study at school
77. The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.

A. There was not enough time to hold the meeting

B. People wanted to get away, so the meeting began early

C. The meeting is planned to start in a short time

D. The meeting lasted much longer than usual

78. Had he known more about the internet, he’d have invested in some computer companies.
A. Knowing about the internet helped him invest in some computer companies

B. He didn’t know much about the internet so he didn’t invest in any computer companies
C. Knowing about the internet, he would have invested in some computer companies

D. He would have invested in some computer companies without his knowledge of the internet
79. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse

A. The more popular become the television programmes, the worse they seem
B. The popular television programmes, the worse they seem

C. The more popular television programmes become,the worse they seem
D. The most popular television programmes become, the worst they seem
80. Seeing that he was so angry, she left the office

__________________ Hết __________________

Đáp án môn Tiếng anh

Mã 201

Mã 202

Câu

Đáp án

Câu

Đáp án

Câu

Đáp án

Câu

Đáp án

1 B 41 C 3 B 41 B

2 D 42 D 1 A 42 C

3 A 43 A 2 D 43 D

4 C 44 A 4 C 44 A

5 D 45 A 5 D 45 C

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7 A 47 C 7 A 47 A

8 B 48 D 8 B 48 A

9 D 49 A 9 D 49 A

10 D 50 B 10 D 50 C

11 A 51 D 11 B 51 A

12 B 52 C 12 B 52 D

13 A 53 D 13 B 53 C

14 C 54 D 14 A 54 D

15 A 55 D 15 C 55 C

16 B 56 B 16 D 56 C

17 D 57 C 17 B 57 B

18 D 58 A 18 B 58 D

19 D 59 D 19 B 59 D

20 D 60 C 20 A 60 D

21 B 61 A 21 A 61 A

22 C 62 B 22 A 62 B

23 B 63 D 23 D 63 D

24 B 64 B 24 A 64 B

25 D 65 C 25 B 65 C

26 B 66 B 26 D 66 B

27 A 67 A 27 B 67 A

28 D 68 C 28 B 68 C

29 A 69 B 29 C 69 B

30 A 70 D 30 C 70 D

31 D 71 D 31 B 71 C

32 B 72 B 32 D 72 B

33 C 73 B 33 A 73 B

34 B 74 C 34 A 74 D

35 D 75 B 35 B 75 B

36 A 76 B 36 D 76 C

37 B 77 C 37 B 77 A

38 B 78 C 38 D 78 C

39 B 79 A 39 D 79 C

40 B 80 C 40 D 80 B

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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;

Họ, tên thí sinh:...
Số báo danh:...

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

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In the world today, particularly in the two most induatrialized areas, North America and Europe,
recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive
to the environment. Recycling means finding was to use products a second time. The motto of the
recycling movement is “ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.

The first step is to reduce garbage. In stories, a shopper has to buy products in blisters packs,
boxes and expensive plastic wrappings. A humburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of
packaging: usually paper, a box and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to
buy things that are wrapped simply, and reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy
high-quality products. When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy
new ones- a loss of more resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys high-quality
appliance that can be easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way, if
a customer chooses a product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to
manufacturers. To reduce garbage, the throwaway must stop.

The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After
customers empty the bottles, they can return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks collect the
bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In
some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage
dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles.

The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned and
used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one
aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle aluminum
(for new cans), they help save one of the world’s precious resources.

Câu 1: What is the main topic of the passage:

A. what is involved in the recycling movement B. what people often understand about the term

“recycle”

C. how to live sensitive to the environment. D. how to reduce garbage disposal.
Câu 2: What does the word “sensitive” in the phrase “sensitive to the environment” mean:

A. responding B.logical C. cautious D. friendly

Câu 3: People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT:

A. buy high-quality product B. buy fewer hamburgers

C. buy simply-wrapped things D. reuse cups

Câu 4: Why is it waste and customers buy low-quality products?

A.Because they have to be repaired many times B. Because they produce less energy.

C.Because customers change their ideas all the time. D. Because people will soon throw them away
Câu 5:What is the best describes the process of reuse?

A.The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
B. The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed.

C. The bottles are filled agian after being returned, collected and washed.
D. The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected.

Câu 6: The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because:
A. each returned bottle is paid. B. people are ordered to return bottles
C.not many bottles are made of glass or plastic D. returned bottles are few

Câu 7: The word “practice” is closest in meaning to _________

A. drill B. exercise C. deed D. belief

Câu 8: What are the two things mentioned as examples of recyling?

A. Hamburgers wrappings and spent motor oil. B. TV set and aluminum cans

C.Aluminum cans and spent motor oil. D. Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings .
Câu 9: The energy used to make a can is _______the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.

A. more than B. less than C. as much as D. not worth being compared

to.

Câu 10: The word “precious” is closest in meaning to_______.

A. natural B. sustantial C. first D. invaluable

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa trong các câu sau:
Câu 11: These Japanese cars are all too expensive for we to buy at this time.

A B C D

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A B C D

Câu 13.Every country has their own traditions, some of which have existed for centuries.
A B C D

Câu 14: Lights can travels from the Sun to the Earth in eight minutes and twenty seconds.

A B C D 
Câu 15: It’s difficult to find others workers who are willing to work such long hours.

A B C D

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với ba từ còn
lại trong mỗi câu:

Câu 16:A. wasted B. knocked C. helped D. danced

Câu 17:A.shower B. shout C. arrow D. allow

Câu 18:A.increase B. cheat C. creation D. mean

Câu 19:A. blame B.exchange C. danger D.anger

Câu 20:A.these B. worth C. threaten D. theory

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn sau đây:
Câu 21: John is fat because he eats so many chips.

A. Being fat, John eats so many chips. B.If John didn’t eat so many chips, he would not be
fat.

C.John is fat though he eats so many chips. D. If John doesn’t eat so many chips, he will not be fat.
Câu 22: People say he won a lot of money on the lottery.

A. He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery. B. He is said that he won a lot of money on the
lottery.

C.He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery. D. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is
said Câu 23: He asked me where I had bought those English books.

A. He said to me “Where did you buy these English books?”.
B. He asked me “Where did I buy those English books?”.

C.He said to me “Where I bought these English books?”.
D. He asked me “Where had I bought those English books?”.

Câu 24: No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new director fell ill.
A.Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new director fell ill.
B. The new director had no sooner been appointed to the post when he fell ill.
C.After the new director fell ill, he had been appointed to the new post.
D. Because he had been appointed to the post, the new director fell ill.
Câu 25: She would have sung for us if he had asked her.

A.He didn’t ask her to sing, and she didn’t sing. B. He asked her to sing but she refused.
C.She was going to sing for us but then changed her mind. D. She sang for us although he didn’t ask
her. Câu 26. “Let’s go on a walking holiday!” said Jane.

A. Jane wanted us to go on a walking holiday. B. Jane allowed us to go on a walking holiday.
C.Jane invited us to go on a walking holiday. D. Jane suggested going on a walking holiday
Câu 27: It was difficult for us not to laugh at Tom’s joke.

A.Tom’s joke made us laugh. B. We couldn’t help laughing at Tom’s joke
C. We laughed because Tom’s joke was funny. D. Tom’s joke was funny so we laughed.
Câu 28:She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.

A. Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
B. She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting.

C.Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.
D.She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting.

Câu 29: “Do you believe in what the boy says, Mary?” said Peter.
A. Peter asked Mary whether she believes in what the boy says.
B.Peter asked Mary if she believed in what the boy said.
C.Peter said that Mary believed in what thw boy said.
D.Peter asked Mary to believe in what the boy said.

Câu 30: It’s not worth in trying to make her change her mind.

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C.It’s no point for trying to make her change her mind.D.There’s no point in trying to make her
change her mind.

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành các câu sau:
Câu 31: The city centre was crowded________tourists.

A. with B.up C. in D. of

Câu 32: ________Mr John Smith is old, he still goes jogging everyday.

A. So that B. Although C. In spite of D.Because

Câu 33: Jack London wrote several________novels on adventure.

A.interest B.interesting C.interested D.interestingly

Câu 34: She didn’t tell me why she_______to school the day before.

A.didn’t come B. doesn’t come C. hadn’t come D.hasn’t come

Câu 35: Don’t worry. They will do the job as_________as possible.

A. economically B.economical C. economic D.economy

Câu 36: “Have you________traveled to New York” - “Yes, ________”

A.once/ once B. yet/ never C.never/never D. ever/once

Câu 37: The government have tried to_______the price of petro, but they failed.

A. get over B.bring on C. bring down D.put in

Câu 38:Never_________such a magnificient firework display.

A. have I seen before B. before have I seen

C. have before seen I D. have before I seen

Câu 39: The mother is very ________about the health of her little son.

A. concerned B. careful C.nervous D. confused

Câu 40:I have had such important decisions_______for the last three months.

A. to make B. to do C.to give D. to put

Câu 41:________back to her home town, Julia Robert found everything new and attractive.
A. On arriving B.As she arrives C. When arrived D. On arrival
Câu 42: If you book in advance you will_______certainly have a better table at our restaurant.

A. mostly B. the most C. almost D. most

Câu 43: Mexico is the most popular vacation_______for people from the United States.

A destination B. departure C. target D. connection

Câu 44: David: “Thanks for your help, Mary”. Mary: “__________”

A. Wish you B. It’s my pleasure C. Never remind me D. With all my heart

Câu 45:Although _________satisfied with the the contract, the officials hesitatingly agreed to sign it.

A. completion B. complete C. completed D. completely

Câu 46: My uncle took______photography when he retired from work.

A. after B. over C. up D. on

Câu 47: It is necessary to be careful________your career.

A. when choosing B. when you chose

C. when you have chosen D. when you will choose

Câu 48: Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at first, she _______to be a
champion.

A.came out B.turned out C.turned up D.came round

Câu 49:I’ll make some sandwiches_______we get hungry.

A. so that B.in case of C. unless D. in case

Câu 50:There is always_______traffic in the city centre in the rush hour.

A. full B.strong C. heavy D. big

Câu 51: Smoke, dirt and noise are all kinds of _________.

A.pollute B.polluted C.pollution D.pollutant

Câu 52: Jimmy was late this morning, _______was unusual for him.

A. which B. who C.whom D.what

Câu 53: She had changed so much that________anyone recognized her.

A. not B.hardly C.almost D.nearly

Câu 54: Have you read this article ___ our competitor?

A. over . B. for C. by D. about
Câu 55: _________my complaint to the manager, the waiter was sacked.

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Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

For the eye, the process begins as the eye admits light waves, bends them at the cornea and lens, and
then focuses them on the retina. At the back of each eye, nerve fibers bundle together to form optic
nerves, which join and then split into two optic tracts. Some of the fibers cross so that part of the input
from the right visual field goes into the left side of the brain, and vice versa. The process in the ear is
carried out through sensory cells that are carried in fluid- filled canals and that are extremely sensitive to
vibration. Sound that is transformed into electricity travels along nerve fibers in the auditory never.
These fibers form a synapse with neurons that carry the messages to the auditory cortex on each side of
the brain.

Câu 56. According to the author, we might call our eyes and ears “transformers” because:
A. They sense light and sound C. The create electrical impulses.
B. The brain can interpret the input D. The messages travel in the brain.
Câu 57. Which of the following is closet in meaning to the word “admits”?

A. Focuses on B. Interprets C. Lets in D. Selects

Câu 58. What does the word ‘ them” in line 2 refer to ?

A. Eyes and ears B. Light and sound C. Transformers D. Electrical impulses
Câu 59. The word “bundle” could best be replaced by which of the following?

A. Group B. Grow C. Branch D. Settle

Câu 60. The word “split” is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. Tear B. Crack C. Fracture D. Separate

Câu 61. What does the word “them” in line 6 refer to ?

A. Light waves B. vessels C. Eyes D. Messages

Câu 62. According to the passage, when input from the right visual field goes into the left side of the
brain , what happen?

A. The nerve fibers bundle together B. The optic nerves split

C. The retina receives light waves D. Input from the left field goes to the right side.
Câu 63. The phrase “ carried out” could be best be replaced by which of the following?

A. Brought over B. Taken away C. Accomplished D. Maintained

Câu 64. Which of the following is most similar to the word “vibration”?

A. Sound B. Movement C. Light D. Heat

Câu 65. According to the passage, optic nerves eventually………….

A. Bend B. Split C. Admit light waves D. Become messages

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

Scientists are making new _(51)_about the universe all the time. Every day, we read about new
_(52)_ that they say will have a huge _(53)_on our everyday lives. In a few year’s time, everyone will
_(54)_a mobile phone, have an email _(55)_and know _(56)_ to surf the Internet. The jobs of people like
postmen and even teachers will _(57)_change completely or disappear. Most _(58)_will be computer
based. One of the most basic _(59)_ for getting a job is to be able to use computer. In the future, if you
can’t use a computer you will be _(60)__.

Câu 66.A. creations B. journeys C.inventions D. discoveries

Câu 67.A.techniques B. finds C.facts D. inventions

Câu 68.A. effect B. result C.change D. different

Câu 69.A.hold B. take C. own D.owe

Câu 70.A.computer B.letter C.address D.direction

Câu 71.A.what B.how C.which D.whose

Câu 72.A not. B.also C. neither D.either

Câu 73.A.lessons B.classrooms C.studying D.educations

Câu 74.A.qualifications B. occupations C.training D. experiences

Câu 75.A.illegal B.illiterate C.illegible D.illogical

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính rơi vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba
từ còn lại:

Câu 76:A. average B. encourage C.departure D.financial

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Câu 78:A.creative B.sensitive C.ambitious D.attentive

Câu 79:A. director B. professor C.reporter D. manager

Câu 80:A. collective B.refusal C. exercise D.abundant

________THE END_________

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-Cán bộ coi thi khơng giải thích gì thêm.

-Thí sinh khơng được dùng bất cứ tài liệu nào kể cả từ điển.

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TRƯỜNG THPT VŨ QUANG

ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG LẦN 2 – NĂM 2012 
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Khối A1

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;

Họ, tên thí sinh:...
Số báo danh:...

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với ba từ còn
lại trong mỗi câu:

Câu 1:A.knocked B.danced C.wasted D.helped

Câu 2:A.shower B.allow C.shout D.arrow

Câu 3:A.increase B.creation C.mean D.cheat

Câu 4:A.danger B.exchange C.blame D.anger

Câu 5:A.these B.theory C.worth D.threaten

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính rơi vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ
còn lại:

Câu 6:A.encourage B.financial C.departure D.average

Câu 7:A.career B.request C.ancient D.machine

Câu 8:A.creative B.sensitive C.ambitious D.attentive

Câu 9:A.professor B.manager C.reporter D.director

Câu 10:A.exercise B.refusal C.collective D.abundant

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành các câu sau:
Câu 11: The city centre was crowded________tourists.

A.of B.up C.with D.in

Câu 12: ________Mr John Smith is old, he still goes jogging everyday.

A.Although B.In spite of C.So that D.Because

Câu 13: Jack London wrote several________novels on adventure.

A.interest B.interesting C.interested D.interestingly

Câu 14: She didn’t tell me why she_______to school the day before.

A.didn’t come B.hadn’t come C.doesn’t come D.hasn’t come

Câu 15: Don’t worry. They will do the job as_________as possible.

A.economic B.economical C.economically D.economy

Câu 16: “Have you________traveled to New York” - “Yes, ________”

A.once/ once B.ever/once C.never/never D.yet/ never

Câu 17: The government have tried to_______the price of petro, but they failed.

A.bring down B.bring on C.put in D.get over

Câu 18:Never_________such a magnificient firework display.

A. have I seen before B. have before I seen

C. have before seen I D. before have I seen

Câu 19: The mother is very ________about the health of her little son.

A.confused B. concerned C.nervous D. careful

Câu 20:I have had such important decisions_______for the last three months.

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A. to do B. to make C.to give D. to put
Câu 21:________back to her home town, Julia Robert found everything new and attractive.

A.When arrived B.As she arrives C.On arriving D. On arrival

Câu 22: If you book in advance you will_______certainly have a better table at our restaurant.

A. mostly B. the most C. most D.almost

Câu 23: Mexico is the most popular vacation_______for people from the United States.

A.connection B. departure C. target D. destination

Câu 24: David: “Thanks for your help, Mary”. Mary: “__________”

A.With all my heart B. It’s my pleasure C. Never remind me D.Wish you

Câu 25:Although _________satisfied with the the contract, the officials hesitatingly agreed to sign it.

A.completed B. complete C. completion D. completely

Câu 26: My uncle took______photography when he retired from work.

A. after B. over C. up D. on

Câu 27: It is necessary to be careful________your career.

A. when choosing B. when you will choose

C. when you chose D. when you have chosen

Câu 28: Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at first, she _______to be a
champion.

A.came out B.turned out C.turned up D.came round

Câu 29:I’ll make some sandwiches_______we get hungry.

A.in case B.in case of C. so that D.unless

Câu 30:There is always_______traffic in the city centre in the rush hour.

A.big B.strong C.full D.heavy

Câu 31: Smoke, dirt and noise are all kinds of _________.

A.pollute B.polluted C.pollution D.pollutant

Câu 32: Jimmy was late this morning, _______was unusual for him.

A. which B. who C.whom D.what

Câu 33: She had changed so much that________anyone recognized her.

A. not B.hardly C.almost D.nearly

Câu 34: Have you read this article ___ our competitor?

A. over . B. for C. by D. about
Câu 35: _________my complaint to the manager, the waiter was sacked.

A.Because of B.Thanks to C.Despite D.Without

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

In the world today, particularly in the two most induatrialized areas, North America and Europe,

recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive
to the environment. Recycling means finding was to use products a second time. The motto of the
recycling movement is “ Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”.

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Câu 36: What is the main topic of the passage:

A. how to reduce garbage disposal B. what people often understand about the term
“recycle”

C. what is involved in the recycling movement. D. how to live sensitive to the environment.
Câu 37: What does the word “sensitive” in the phrase “sensitive to the environment” mean:

A.cautious B.logical C.friendly D.responding

Câu 38: People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT:

A. buy high-quality product B.buy simply-wrapped things

C. reuse cups D.buy fewer hamburgers

Câu 39: Why is it waste and customers buy low-quality products?

A. Because people will soon throw them away B.Because they have to be repaired many times
C.Because customers change their ideas all the time. D.Because they produce less energy.

Câu 40:What is the best describes the process of reuse?
A.The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.

B.The bottles are filled agian after being returned, collected and washed.
C.The bottles are washed, returned, filled again and collected.

D.The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed.

Câu 41: The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because:
A.people are ordered to return bottles B.returned bottles are few

C.not many bottles are made of glass or plastic D.each returned bottle is paid.
Câu 42: The word “practice” is closest in meaning to _________

A. drill B. exercise C. deed D. belief

Câu 43: What are the two things mentioned as examples of recyling?

A.Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings B.Hamburgers wrappings and spent motor oil.

C.Aluminum cans and spent motor oil. D.TV set and aluminum cans.

Câu 44: The energy used to make a can is _______the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.

A.as much as B. less than C. more than D. not worth being compared

to.

Câu 45: The word “precious” is closest in meaning to_______.

A. natural B. sustantial C. first D. invaluable

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

Our eyes and ears might be called transformers because they sense the light and sound around us
and turn them into electrical impulses that the brain can interpret. These electrical impulses that have
been transformed by the eyes and ears reach the brain and are turned into messages that we can interpret.
For the eye, the process begins as the eye admits light waves, bends them at the cornea and lens, and
then focuses them on the retina. At the back of each eye, nerve fibers bundle together to form optic
nerves, which join and then split into two optic tracts. Some of the fibers cross so that part of the input
from the right visual field goes into the left side of the brain, and vice versa. The process in the ear is
carried out through sensory cells that are carried in fluid- filled canals and that are extremely sensitive to
vibration. Sound that is transformed into electricity travels along nerve fibers in the auditory never.
These fibers form a synapse with neurons that carry the messages to the auditory cortex on each side of
the brain.

Câu 46. According to the author, we might call our eyes and ears “transformers” because:
A. They sense light and sound B. The create electrical impulses.
C. The brain can interpret the input D. The messages travel in the brain.
Câu 47. Which of the following is closet in meaning to the word “admits”?

A. Selects B. Interprets C. Lets in D. Focuses on

Câu 48. What does the word ‘ them” in line 2 refer to ?

A. Eyes and ears B. Light and sound C. Transformers D. Electrical impulses
Câu 49. The word “bundle” could best be replaced by which of the following?

A. Group B. Grow C. Branch D. Settle

Câu 50. The word “split” is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. Tear B. Fracture C. Separate D. Crack

Câu 51. What does the word “them” in line 6 refer to ?

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Câu 52. According to the passage, when input from the right visual field goes into the left side of the
brain , what happen?

A. The nerve fibers bundle together B. The optic nerves split

C. The retina receives light waves D. Input from the left field goes to the right side.
Câu 53. The phrase “ carried out” could be best be replaced by which of the following?

A. Brought over B. Taken away C. Accomplished D. Maintained

Câu 54. Which of the following is most similar to the word “vibration”?

A. Sound B. Movement C. Light D. Heat

Câu 55. According to the passage, optic nerves eventually………….

A. Bend B. Split C. Admit light waves D. Become messages

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

Scientists are making new _(51)_about the universe all the time. Every day, we read about new _(52)_
that they say will have a huge _(53)_on our everyday lives. In a few year’s time, everyone will _(54)_a
mobile phone, have an email _(55)_and know _(56)_ to surf the Internet. The jobs of people like postmen
and even teachers will _(57)_change completely or disappear. Most _(58)_will be computer based. One
of the most basic _(59)_ for getting a job is to be able to use computer. In the future, if you can’t use a
computer you will be _(60)__.

Câu 56.A.discoveries B.creations C.inventions D.journeys

Câu 57.A.techniques B.inventions C.facts D.finds

Câu 58.A.result B.different C.change D.effect

Câu 59.A.hold B.own C.take D.owe

Câu 60.A.computer B.letter C.address D.direction

Câu 61.A.what B.how C.which D.whose

Câu 62.A.neither B.also C.not D.either

Câu 63.A.lessons B.classrooms C.studying D.educations

Câu 64.A.qualifications B.experiences C.training D.occupations

Câu 65.A.illegal B.illiterate C.illegible D.illogical

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa trong các câu sau:
Câu 66: These Japanese cars are all too expensive for we to buy at this time.

A B C D

Câu 67:People are not allowed to enter the park after midnight because lack of security.
A B C D

Câu 68.Every country has their own traditions, some of which have existed for centuries.
A B C D

Câu 69: Lights can travels from the Sun to the Earth in eight minutes and twenty seconds.
A B C D 
Câu 70: It’s difficult to find others workers who are willing to work such long hours.

A B C D

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn sau đây:
Câu 71: John is fat because he eats so many chips.

A.If John doesn’t eat so many chips, he will not be fat.
B.If John didn’t eat so many chips, he would not be fat.
C.John is fat though he eats so many chips.
D.Being fat, John eats so many chips.

Câu 72: People say he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A.He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery.

B.He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said.

C.He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery.

Câu 73: He asked me where I had bought those English books.
A.He asked me “Where had I bought those English books?”.
B.He said to me “Where did you buy these English books?”.
C.He said to me “Where I bought these English books?”.
D.He asked me “Where did I buy those English books?”.

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B.Because he had been appointed to the post, the new director fell ill.
C.After the new director fell ill, he had been appointed to the new post.
D.The new director had no sooner been appointed to the post when he fell ill.
Câu 75: She would have sung for us if he had asked her.

A.He didn’t ask her to sing, and she didn’t sing.
B.She sang for us although he didn’t ask her.

C.She was going to sing for us but then changed her mind.
D.He asked her to sing but she refused.

Câu 76. “Let’s go on a walking holiday!” said Jane.

A.Jane suggested going on a walking holiday. B.Jane wanted us to go on a walking holiday.
C.Jane invited us to go on a walking holiday. D.Jane allowed us to go on a walking holiday.
Câu 77: It was difficult for us not to laugh at Tom’s joke.

A.Tom’s joke made us laugh. B.Tom’s joke was funny so we laughed.
C.We couldn’t help laughing at Tom’s joke. D.We laughed because Tom’s joke was funny.

Câu 78:She had only just begun to speak when people started interrupting.

A.She hardly had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
B.Hardly she had begun to speak when people started interrupting.
C.Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting.
D.She hadn’t begun to speak when people started interrupting.

Câu 79: “Do you believe in what the boy says, Mary?” said Peter.
A.Peter asked Mary to believe in what the boy said.

B.Peter asked Mary if she believed in what the boy said.
C.Peter said that Mary believed in what thw boy said.

D.Peter asked Mary whether she believes in what the boy says.
Câu 80: It’s not worth in trying to make her change her mind.
A.It’s no point in trying to make her change her mind.

B.There’s no point to try to make her change her mind.
C.It’s no point for trying to make her change her mind.

D.There’s no point in trying to make her change her mind.
________THE END_________
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KỲ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2
Năm học 2010-2011
Môn: TIẾNG ANH, khối D
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Họ và tên:………

ĐỀ GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU 1 ĐẾN CÂU 80)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to 
indicate the correct word for each of the blanks.

Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (1)
………….. as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial
(2) ……… and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (3) ... to something,
and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide. The art of
being (4) ……… lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say,
and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. For example, we may understand that
they are in fact (5) ……… to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them. Body
movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention

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to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However it is not difficult to
present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the
candidate’s character traits, and (6) ………….. stability. This raises the awkward question of
whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further
problem of whether such tests actually produce (7) ……….. results. For many people,
being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (8) ……….. into their

private lives.

After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or
expect his or her family doctor to provide (9) ……… medical information. Quite apart from
this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (10) ………
employee or a values colleague?

Question 1: A. reckon B. rely C. trust D. estimate

Question 2: A. manner B. image C. expression D. looks
Question 3: A. notion B. feeling C. view D. reaction
Question 4: A. successful B. humble C. good at D. tactful
Question 5: A. hesitant B. reluctant C. tending D. used
Question 6: A. psychological B. physical C. similar D. relevant
Question 7: A. reliable B. predictable C. faithful D. regular
Question 8: A. invasion B. infringement C. intrusion D. interference
Question 9: A. confidential B. secretive C. reticent D. classified
Question 10: A. laborious B. particular C. thorough D. conscientious

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined pared that
needs correction

Question 11: The first domesticated (A)bird in (B)earth was probably (C)the goose(D).

Question 12:The Concord can fly across (A)the Atlantic without refuelling (B)and carrying (C)11
tons of freight(D)

Question13:Because not food (A)is as nutritious (B)for a baby as (C)its mother’s milk, many
women are returning to the practice of breast (D)feeding.

Question 14:The Homestead Act of 1862 granted 160 acres of land for (A)any settler who
(B)would (C)spend five years on (D)the land.

Question 15 :Despite the appearance (A)of the Mayan empire(B), there are (C)still Mayans in
the region that they (D)once inhabited

Question 16:As soon as (A)800 B. C, people (B)began to experiment with(C) methods of
helping the sick.(D).

Question 17 All the staff (A)in Tam’s film (B)are expected to do some overtime (C)if the need
rises(D)

Question 18:The results of our marketing survey show that (A)there will be (B)quite a
demand(C) for electric cars in the ahead (D)years

Question 19: That (A)cats have (B)nine lives (C) have been believed (D)for centuries

Question 20:An organ is(A) a group of tissues(B) capable to perform(C)some special functions,
as, for example, the heart, the liver(D)or the lungs.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each 
of the following questions

Question 21: There’s a lot more to Willie than one would think: still waters run _____

B. deep B. deeply C. deepness D. depth

Question 22:The idea ____to nothing because I couldn’t afford to do it

B. went B. came C. turned D. changed

Question 23: The players’ protests_____ no difference to the referee’s decision at all

B. did B. made C. caused D. created

Question 24: Peter, Harry and Chuck were first, second, and third ______ in the school
cross-country race

B. respectively B. actively C. responsively D. tremendously

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B. record B. lightning C. top D. quickest
Question 26 :Why ____ Peter to the party? He is always making trouble

B. Don’t we invite B. don’t you invite C. not invite D. invite
Question 27 The speaker fail to get his message ____ to his audience

B. Around B. in C. across D. out

Question 28: You are under no obligation _____ to accept this offer

A. whatsoever B. Eventually C. Apart D. indeed

Question 29: ______ no money would be wasted, we will use energy more efficiently
B. so that B. in order that C in order to D. A and B

Question 30: Interpreting is not a mechanical process of converting a sentence in language A in
to a sentence in language B. ..., it is a complex art.

B. But B. In addition C. Rather D. However

Question 31: You can always _____Ann to give you sound advice

B. bank of B. bank for C. bank at D. bank on

Question 32: His emotional problems _____from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think

B. stem B. flourish C. root D. sprout

Question 33:There should be an international law encouraging_____

B. afforestation B. deforestation C. forestry D. reforestation
Question 34: I’m not keen on _____ control of the project to a relatively newcomer

B. undertaking B. charging C. entrusting D. allotting

Question 35: : Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn’t keep___with rapidly
changing technology

A. speed B. time C. fast D. pace

Question 36. He is not under arrest, nor have the police placed any _____ on his movements
A. obstacle B. veto C. restriction D. regulation

Question 37: He was very taken ___ by her aggressive attitude

A. about B. aside C. apart D. aback

Question 38: Most crimes that are committed are no more than ____theft

A. slight B. small C. unimportant D. petty

Question 39:John was asked to _____ before the judge

B. wit B. testify C. execute D. prejudice

Question 40: She is extremely competent and ______

A. industrial B. industrious C. industry D. industrialized

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 number 41 to 50

Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living things, the
crucial problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of flowing water are
rare. And since man’s inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities of water at frequent
intervals, he can scarcely comprehend that many creatures of the desert pass their entire lives
without a single drop.

creatures than the tangled forest. Its population is largely nocturnal, silent, filled with reticence,
and ruled by stealth. Yet they are not emaciated. Having adapted to their austere environment,
they are as healthy as animals anywhere else in the word.

underneath the ground, emerging to hunt only by night. The surface of the sun-baked desert
averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the temperature is only 60 degrees.
Question 41: The title for this passage could be _____ .

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C. “Animal Life in a Desert Environment”
D. “Man’s Life in a Desert Environment”

Question 42: The word “inexorable” in the passage mostly means _____ . 
A. relentless B. full C. demanding D. essential

Question 43: Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as
_____ .

A. sources of flowing water are rare in a desert
B. water is an essential part of his existence

C. water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things
D. very few large animals are found in the desert

Question 44: The phrase “those forms” in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT
_____.

A. water-loving animals B. the coyote and the bobcat
C. moist-skinned animals D. many large animals

Question 45: According to the passage, creatures in the desert _____. 
A. are smaller and fleeter than forest animals

B. live in an accommodating environment

C. are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
D. are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world

Question 46: The author mentions all the following as examples of the behavior of desert 
animals EXCEPT _____.

A. they sleep during the day
B. they dig home underground
C. they are noisy and aggressive
D. they are watchful and quiet

Question 47: The word “emaciated” in the passage mostly means _____. 
A. wild B. cunning C. unmanageable D. unhealthy
Question 48: the word “Them” means

A. animals
B. people
C. water
D. minutes

Question 49: The word “burrows” in the passage mostly means _____.

A. “places where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young”
B. “holes or tunnels in the ground made by animals for them to live in”

C. “structures made of metal bars in which animals or birds are kept”
D. “places where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found”
Question 50: We can infer from the passage that _____ .

A. living things adjust to their environment

B. water is the basis of desert life

C. desert life is colorful and diverse
D. healthy animals live longer lives

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 number 51 to 55

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help of other children if he wants it, what this word says, what the answer is to that problem,
whether this is a good way of saying or doing this or not.

If it is a matter of right answers, as it may be in mathematics or science, give him the answer
book. Let him correct his own papers. Why should we teachers waste time on such routine
work? Our job should be to help the child when he tells us that he can’t find the way to get the
right answer. Let’s end all this nonsense of grades, exam, marks. Let us throw them all out, and
let the children learn what all educated persons must someday learn, how to measure their own
understanding, how to know what they know or do not know.

Let them get on with this job in the way that seems most sensible to them, with our help as
school teachers if they ask for it. The idea that there is a body of knowledge to be learnt at
school and used for the rest of one’s life is nonsense in a world as complicated and rapidly
changing as ours. Anxious parents and teachers say, “But suppose they fail to learn something
essential, something they will need to get on in the world?” Don’t worry! If it is essential, they will
go out into the world and learn it.

Question 51: What does the author think is the best way for children to learn things?
A. by copying what other people do

B. by making mistakes and having them corrected
C. by listening to explanations from skilled people

D. by asking a great many questions

Question 52: What does the author think teachers do which they should not do?
A. They give children correct answers

B. They point out children’s mistakes to them
C. They allow children to mark their own work

D. They encourage children to copy from one another

Question 53: The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are
A. not really important skills

B. more important than other skills

C. basically different from learning adult skills
D. basically the same as learning other skills

Question 54: Exams, grades and marks should be abolished because children’s progress
should only be estimated by

A. educated persons
B. the children themselves
C. teachers

D. parents

Question 55: The author fears that children will grow up into adults who are
A. too independent of others

B. too critical of themselves
C. unable to think for themselves
D. unable to use basic skills

From the four words or phrases(A, B, C or D) choose the one that best completes the 
sentences

Question 56: The first movie- length cartoon, _____ , “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” set
the standard for later full length features such as “ The Lion King” and “Pocahotas”

A. that released ever B. which ever released

C. ever released D. released whatever

Question 57: _____, such as banking and travel, computers are not a convenience: they are a
necessity.

A. where some industries B. there are some industries
C. in some industries D. some industries

Question 58: Only in the Civil war _____killed or wounded

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C. many in America D. were so many American soldiers
Question 59: Studies have shown that the elderly who are pet owners have lower blood
pressure than_____ who live without pets.

A . do the elderly B. elderly C. for the elderly to do D. to the elderly
Question 60:______, Harry was the thirty – third President of the United States

A. He was born and raised in Missori B. That he was born and raised in Missori

C. Because he was born and raised in Missouri D. Born and raised in Missouri

Question 61: ___ the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system

A. The Earth being B. The Earth is

C. That the Earth is D. Being the Earth
Question 62: All the way along the wind street ____

A. he came B. came he C. did he came D. comes he

Question 63: Both liquids and gases flow freely from a container because they have ____
A. not definite shape B. none definite shape

C. no definite shape D. nothing definite shape

Question 64: Environmentalists are earnestly trying to determine ______ of the ozone layer
over the poles.

A. what is causing the deterioration B. what the cause of the deterioration
C. is causing the deterioration D. the deterioration is causing

Question 65: The bank sent a notice to its customers which contained____
Ạ. A remembrance that interest rates were to rise the following month
B. A reminder that a raise in interest rates was the month following
C. To remember that the interest rates was going up next month
D. A reminder that the interest rates would raise the following month

Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others

Question 66: A. contents B. dismal C. discontent D. decent
Question 67: A. hygiene B. appointment C. remember D. neglect
Question 68: A. competence B. comfortable C. compliment D. companion
Question 69: A. delicious B. theory C. attractive D. alleviate
Question 70: A. inevitable B. innovate C. innocent D. insecticide

Choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one

Question 71: The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.
A. It’s likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.

B. The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election
C. There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election
D. The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will cal an early general election
Question 72: Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty

A. The fisherman was so poor that he died young
B. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life
C. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life
D. The fisherman’s life was one of great poverty
Question 73 Jerry wasn’t in the mood to go to the party

A. Jerry didn’t feel like going to the party
B. Jerry was very moody

C. Jerry would rather go to the party
D. Jerry preferred to go to the party

Question 74: Bob had better go before it gets dark
A. It’s dark now, and Bob ought to have gone before

B. Bob had left before it got dark

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D. Bob should go while it’s still daylight

Question 75:“All right, Jenny, you may pay for the coffee if you insist”
A. Jenny wants to pay for the coffee

B. Jenny would pay if she had money

C. Jenny is being asked to pay for the coffee
D. It’s Jenny’s duty to pay for the coffee

Read the following passage and choose the right answer to each of the questions.

Are organically grown foods the best food choices? The advantages claimed for such
foods over conventionally grown and marketed food products are now being debated.
Advocates of organic foods- a term whose meaning varies greatly- frequently proclaim that
such products are safer and more nutritious than others.

The growing interest of consumers in the safety and nutritional quality of the typical North
American diet is a welcome development. However, much of this interest has been sparked by
sweeping claims that the foods supply is unsafe or inadequate in the meeting nutritional needs.
Although most of these claims are not supported by scientific evidence, the preponderance of
written material advancing such claims makes it difficult for the general public to separate fact
from fiction. As a result, claims that eating a diet consisting entirely of organically grown foods
prevents or cures disease or provides other benefits to health have become widely publicized
and formed the basic for folklore.

Almost daily the public is besieged by claims for “no-aging” diets, new vitamins, and
other wonder foods. There are numerous unsubstantiated reports that natural vitamins are
superior to synthetic ones, that fertilized eggs are nutritionally superior to unfertilized eggs, that
untreated grains are better than fumigated grains, and the like.

One thing that most organically grown foods products seem to have in common is that
they cost more than conventionally grown foods. But in many cases consumers are misled if
they believe foods. So there is real cause for concern if consumers, particularly those with
limited incomes, distrust the regular food supply and buy expensive organic foods instead.
Question 76 The “ welcome development” mentioned in paragraph 2 is an increase in

A. interest in food safety and nutrition among North Americans.
B. the nutritional quality of the typical North American diet.
C. the amount of healthy foods grown in North America.
D. the number of consumers in North America.

Question 77. According to the first paragraph, which of the following is true about the term
“organicfoods”?

A. It is accepted by most nutritionists. B. It has been used only in recent years.
C. It has no fixed meaning D. It is seldom used by consumers.
Question 78. The author implies that there is cause for concern if consumers with limited
incomes buy organic foods instead of conventionally grown foods because .

A. organic foods can be more expensive but are often no better than conventionally
grown foods.

B. many organic foods are actually less nutritious than similar conventionally grown
foods.

C. conventionally grown foods are more readily available than organic foods.
D. too many farmers will stop using conventional methods to grow food crops.

Question 79. According to the last paragraph, consumers who believe that organic foods are
better than conventionally grown foods are often .

A. careless B. mistaken C. thrifty D. wealthy

Question 80. What is the author’s attitude towards the claims made by advocates of health
foods?

A. Very enthusiastic B. Skeptical C. Neutral D. Somewhat favorable
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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 word
for each of the blanks from 1 to 10.

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seven feet under (7) ______. The children compete against each other to reach the other end of the (8)
______.Many pedal their tricycles, but most of them prefer to push or drag them. Some children can cover the
whole length of the pool (9) ______ coming up for breath even once. Whether they will ever become future
Olympic champions, only time will tell. Meanwhile, they should encourage those among us who cannot swim five
yards (10) ______ they are gasping for air.

Question 1: A. swimming pool

Question 2: A. clothes

Question 3: A. swimming pool

Question 4: A. jogging

Question 5: A. top

Question 6: A. swimmers

Question 7: A. age

Question 8: A. sea

Question 9: A. owing to

Question 10: A. before

B. church
B. breath
B. water
B. talking
B. side

B. football- layers
B. ground
B. pool
B. by
B. after
C. stadium
C. hands
C. house
C. swimming
C. base
C. singers
C. water
C. lake
C. with
C. when
D. park
D. heads
D. club
D. walking

D. floor
D. coaches
D. sun
D. river
D. without
D. as soon as

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 11 to 20.

History books record 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-effects machines. Research into sound that was
reproduced at exactly 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, sounds were 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 11: The passage is mainly about the______.

A. history of silent movies B. disadvantages of synchronized sound
C. development of sound with movies D. research into sound reproduction

Question 12: According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened______

A. before 1896 B. as early as 1896 C. as early as 1922 D. in 1927

Question 13: The word "screenings" is closest in meaning to ______ .

A. projections B. revelations C. demonstrations D. diversions

Question 14: 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 small band D. a gramophone

Question 15: It can be inferred that______ .
A. most movie theatres had a pianist

B. sound-effects machines were not common because they were expensive
C. orchestras couldn't synchronize sound with pictures

D. gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures

Question 16: According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they ______.
A. got out of synchronization with the picture

B. were too large for most movie theatres

C. were newly invented and still had imperfections
D. changed speeds when the needle jumped

Question 17: The word "sequence" is closest in meaning to ______.

A. interpretation B. progression C. distribution D. organization

Question 18: The phrase "these signals" refers to______.

A. sounds B. series C. marks D. sensors

Question 19: According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the recording was…
A. made during the filming of the picture B. read by an optical sensor

C. inserted beside the image on the film D. marked on the gramophone

Question 20: Short feature films produced as early as 1922 ______ .

A. were recorded by optical sensors B. put musicians out of work
C. were only effective for dialogue sequences D. preceded talking pictures

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Today's cars are smaller, safer, cleaner, and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the
future will be far more pollution-free than those on the road today. Several new types of automobile engines have
already been developed that run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas,
methanol, steam, hydrogen, and propane. Electricity, however, is the only zero-emission option presently available.
Although electric vehicles will not be truly practical until a powerful, compact battery or other dependable
source of current is available, transportation experts foresee a new assortment of electric vehicles entering everyday
life: shorter-range commuter electric cars, three-wheeled neighborhood cars, electric delivery vans, bikes, and
trolleys.

As automakers work to develop practical electrical vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are
focusing on infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars. Public charging facilities will
need to be as common as today's gas stations. Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to
be equipped with devices that allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert. To
encourage the use of electric vehicles, the most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for
electric cars.

Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses, and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit

centers that would have facilities for charging and renting. Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars
to suit their needs: light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer
trips, which will no doubt take place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles
that can be carried by a freeway today.

Question 21:. The following electrical vehicles are all mentioned in the passage except ______

A. vans. B. trains. C. planes. D. trolleys.

Question 22: The author's purpose in the passage is to ______
A. criticize conventional vehicles.

B. support the invention of electric cars.

C. narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles.

D. describe the possibilities for transportation in the future.

Question 23: The passage would most likely be followed by details about ______
A. automated freeways. B. pollution restrictions in the future.
C. the neighborhood of the future. D. electric shuttle buses.

Question 24:. The word "compact" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______
A. long-range. B. inexpensive. C. concentrated.D. squared.

Question 25: In the second paragraph the author implies that ______

A. a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed.
B. everyday life will stay much the same in the future.

C. a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modes of transportation
D. electric vehicles are not practical for the future.

Question 26: According to the passage, public parking lots of the future will be ______
A. more convenient than they are today. B. equipped with charging devices.

C. much larger than they are today D. as common as today's gas stations.

Question 27: The word "charging" in this passage refers to ______

A. electricity. B. credit cards. C. aggression. D. lightning.

Question 28: The word "foresee" in this passage could best be replaced with ______

A. count on. B. invent. C. imagine. D. rely on.

Question 29: The word "commuters" in paragraph 4 refers to ______

A. daily travelers. B. visitors C cab drivers. D. shoppers.

Question 30:. The word "hybrid" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______

A. combination. B. hazardous. C. futuristic. D. automated.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.

Question 31: I couldn't give the teacher the summary of the lesson until Julia whispered some words into his ears. 
 A B C D

Question 32: Those who have never been abroad is eager to see how different the other cultures are.

A B C D

Question 33: I will have you to know how bad your behaviour is.
A B C D

Question 34: Peter has gone on a sailing course in spite being unable to swim
A B C D

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following 
questions.

Question 36: The students were slow to catch ______ but gradually they began to understand.

A. in B. on C. away D. out

Question 37: The soldier was punished for_____ to obey his commanding officer’sorders.
A. refusing B. regretting D. objecting D. resisting

Question 38:. She’ll be a millionaire by the time she ______ forty.

A. is B. was C. will be D. is going to

Question 39: ______the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.

A. Nevertheless B. Meanwhile C. despite D. Although

Question 40: Their flat is decorated in a ______ combination of color.

A. tasteful B. sweet C. delicious D. tasty

Question 41: I wish you ______ stop interrupting me whenever I speak.

A. will B. would C. did D. might

Question 42: This ring is made of plastic so it is quite ______.

A. valuable B. invaluable C. worthless D. priceless

Question 43: You can’t enter this camp without ______ from the General.

A. control B. a demand C. a permit D. an allowance

Question 44: Tony’s boss doesn’t want him to ______ a habit of using the office phone for personal calls.

A. make B. do C. have D. increase

Question 45: She ______ her husband’s job for his ill health.

A. accused B. blamed C. caused D. claimed

Question 46: He ______ the bowl of soap all over the table- cloth.

A. stained B. spilt C. scatted D. set

Question 47: It’s time we ______ this old car and bought new one.

A. will sell B. had sold C. have sold D. sold

Question 48: As ______ as I know, we have not received a bill for the new computer.

A. much B. long C. soon D. far

Question 49: The project was rejected because of ______ funds.

A. unavailable B. inconsiderable C. incomplete D. insufficient

Question 50: She is ______ to leave as soon as possible.

A. cautious B. anxious C. worried D. nervous

Question 51: Ann agreed to stay behind; she was used to ______ late.

A. working B. have worked C. work D. being worked

Question 52: We look everywhere but the intruder was nowhere ______

A. to see B. seen C. to be seen D. having seen

Question 53: I haven’ time to speak to him now, you’ll have to put him ______

A. off B. back C. aside D. away

Question 54:. Nobody seems to be ______ control of these children.

A. under B. over C. with D. in

Question 55: The coins are ______ to be over a thousand years old.

A. described B. said C. told D. mentioned

Question 56: I bought this grammar book______ I could not go over all the things we have studied this year.
A. that B. so that C. seeing that D. so far as

Question 57: You know I’ll always stand ______ you if you are in trouble.

A. by B. with C. for D. up

Question 58: Hair colour is one of ____ characteristics to be used in identifying people.
A. the most obviously B. most obvious C. obviously the most D. the most obvious

Question 59: I would appreciate it _______ what I have told you a secret.

A. you can keepB. that you kept C. you will keep D. if you kept

Question 60: My cat would not have bitten the toy fish _______ it was made of rubber.
A. if she has known B. if she should know C. had she known D. if she knew

Question 61: I wish I hadn't said it. If only I could _______.

A. turn the clock round B. turn the clock down
C. turn the clock back D. turn the clock forward

Question 62: _______, the results couldn't be better.

A. No matter what he tried hard B. No matter how hard he tried
C. Although very hard he tried D. Despite how hard he tried

Question 63: He gave me his personal _______ that his draft would be ready by Friday.
A. endurance B. insurance C. assurance D. ensurance

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A. would be B. was C. is D. will be

Question 65: Many people like the slow _______ of life in the countryside.

A. step B. pace C. speed D. space

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of 
the following questions.

Question 66: The exercise is so difficult that the students can't do it.

A. The teacher is so difficult that the students can't do the exercise.
B. It's such difficult exercise that the students can't do it.

C. The exercise is too difficult for the students to do.

D. The exercise is too difficult for the students to be unable to do it.

Question 67:She prefers watching TV to listening to music.

A. She'd rather watch TV than listen to music.

B. Watching TV is what she prefers more than listen to music.
C. She prefers not only watching TV but also listening to music.
D. She likes both watching TV and listening to music better.

Question 68:It's been ages since I went to the cinema.

A. I didn't go to the cinema ago ages. B. My age has been enough to go to the cinema.
C. I've been to the cinema since ages. D. I haven't been to the cinema for ages.

Question 69:It's important that someone meets Mr. Andrews at the airport.

A. Importantly for someone must meet Mr. Andrews at the airport.
B. Mr. Andrews is important to meet someone at the airport.
C. Someone is important to meet Mr. Andrews at the airport.
D. Mr. Andrews must be met at the airport.

Question 70: It would be a good idea to change your hairstyle.

A. An idea is to would change your good hairstyle.
B. Your hairstyle is changing; it would be a great idea.
C. You had better change your hairstyle.

D. I have an idea to change your hairstyle for good.

Question 71:I'm sure you were driving too fast.

A. I'm certainly that you were driving too fast.
B. You must have been driving too fast.

C. My uncertainty is that you were driving too fast.
D. That you were driving too fast is my uncertainty.

Question 72:If he's not in the office, then I'm sure he's working at home.

A. If he's not in, then I'm sure he's working in the office.
B. I'm sure he works neither at home nor in the office.
C. I'm sure he doesn't work either at home or in the office.
D. If he's not in the office, he must be working at home.

Question 73: She asked Janet to repeat what she had said.

A. “Will you please repeat what Janet said?”, she asked.
B. “Please repeat what Janet had said.”, she asked.
C. “Please repeat what you say, Janet.”, she said.
D. “Please repeat what you said, Janet.” , she said

Question 74: I hardly know the truth about Jean s success in the institute.’
A. Jean’s success in the institute was not to be known.

B. It is difficult for Jean to be successful in the institute.
C. I do not know much about Jean’s success in the institute.
D. Jean hardly become known and successful in the institute.

Question 75: People believed that the boys started the fire.

A. The boys were believed to have started the fire.
B. That the boys started the fire was believed.
C. It is believed that the fire was started by the boys.
D. It is believed that the boys started the fire.

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.

Question 76: A. obtain B. neglect C. necessary D. mature

Question 77: A. material B. magnificent C. considerable D. literature

Question 78: A. investigate B. introduce C. guarantee D. generation

Question 79: A. gather B. fortune C. abandon D. temperate

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