Đề thi thử đại học cao đẳng môn tiếng anh 20

ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2008-2009
Circle one option A, B, C, or D that best rewrites each of the following sentences:
1: The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.
A. The robbers helped the bank manager to hand over the money.
B. The bank manager was forced to hand over the money by the robbers.
C. The bank manager was allowed to hand over the money by the robbers.
D. The bank manager was made hand over the money by the robbers.
2: Much as he loved her, he couldn’t forgive her for what she had done.
A. He didn’t forgive her for what she had done despite loving her very much.
B. He didn’t forgive her for what she had done as he loved her very much.
C. She loved him very much, so he forgave her for what she had done.
D. He loved her so much, that’s why he forgave her for what she had done.
3: It was only because his wife helped him that he was able to finish his book.
A. But for his wife’s help, he couldn’t finish his book.
B. If only he had been able to finish his book.
C. Without his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
D. If it weren’t for his wife’s help, he couldn’t have finished his book.
4: “Sorry, Madam. Looking after the garden is not my duty.”
A. He said that he was not responsible for looking after the garden.
B. He asked if looking after the garden was his duty.
C. He apologized for not looking after the garden.
D. He not promised to look after the garden.
5: Scientists say forests are being destroyed by air pollution.
A. Scientists are blamed for destroying forests.
B. Forests are said to be destroyed by scientists.
C. Scientists say there’s much air pollution in the forests.
D. Scientists blame air pollution for the destruction of forests.
Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences:
6: ______ of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two
of his most popular novels.
A. Remembering B. He remembered C. Memories D. It was the memories

7: The change in timetable will ______ many students having to catch an earlier bus
A. cause B. result C. lead D. mean
8: She is not a teenager any more. She looks quite ______ now.
A. grown-up B. grown through C. overgrown D. outgrown
9: If coastal erosion continues to take place at the present rate, in another fifty years this beach ______.
A. isn’t going to exist B. isn’t existing C. doesn’t exist D. won’t be existing
10: If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish the work more quickly.
A. pick me up B. take my fingers C. do me a favour D. stand by me
11: They have made no ______ at all in our talk about a common agricultural policy.
A. gain B. progress C. profit D. success
12: Ben would have studied medicine if he ______ to a medical school.
A. would be able to enter B. had been admitted C. had admitted D. was admitted
13: John has been looking for his car, ______ is light blue
A. which colour B. of which colour C. whose its colour D. the colour of which
14: These days women are not expected to stay at home ______ their mothers did in the past.
A. as if B. such as C. as D. like
15: Man’s use of colours _____ back to the time when men first used red and yellow clays to paint their
bodies.
A. dating B. dates C. dated D. had dated
16: She wants to go shopping, but she has hardly ______.
A. no money B. any money C. little money D. some money
17: Jenifer is ______ in asking for bigger salary. She has worked really hard.
A. reason B. reasonable C. reasonably D. unreasonable
18: General ______, learning a foreign language is interesting, but not easy.
A. spoken B. speaks C. speak D. speaking
19: ______ having a well-paid job, she never has any money.
A. Let alone B. Even though C. Despite D. For
20: Let’s begin our discussion now, ______?
A. won’t we B. will we C. shall we D. don’t we
21: ______ had the curtain been raised than the light went out.

A. Hardly B. No sooner C. Scarcely D. Only when
22: Jim ______ care of himself. He left home when he was 16 and has been on his own since then.
A. used to take B. is used to take C. is used to taking D. used to be taken
23: Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a dormitory for a week.
A. twice more than B. twice as much as C. as much as twice D. as much twice as
24: There has been a sharp _____ in the number of burglaries in this area recently.
A. increase B. advance C. result D. surge
25: A: “When is Mr. Fields planning to retire?”
B: “Soon, I think. He ___ here for a long time. He will probably retire either next year or the year after
that.”
A. is working B. has been working C. worked D. had been working
26: - Brenda: “Do you think it will rain?’ - Carol: “Oh! ______.”
A. It’s hopeless B. I don’t hope so C. I don’t hope D. I hope not
27: They were fortune ______ from the fire before the building collapsed.
A. rescuing B. to rescue C. to have rescued D. to have been rescued
28: Don’t try too hard. Don’t ______ off more than you can ______
A. eat - chew B. bite - chew C. eat - swallow D. bite - swallow
29: - Peter: “I enjoy listening to pop music.” - Maria: “______.”
A. So am I B. I don’t C. I’m, too D. Neither do I
30: ______ you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do.
A. As well as B. Provided C. As far as D. As much as
31: The twins look so much alike that almost no one can ______ them ______.
A. take – on B. tell – away C. take – apart D. tell – apart
32: She’d rather watch television, ______?
A. hadn’t she B. doesn’t she C. didn’t she D. wouldn’t she
33: ______ in astronomy, the discovery of Uranus was by accident.
A. It was like many finds B. Like many finds C. Alike many finds D. Many alike finds
34: We would contact your nearest relative ______ any accident occurring.
A. in place of B. in spite of C. on account of D. in the event of
35: Due to the storm, the flight to New York was ______ for some hours.

A. delayed B. stopped C. given up D. cancelled
Identify one underlined part that is incorrect in each of the following sentences by circling the
corresponding letter A, B, C, or D
36: The president refused to accept either of the four new proposals made by the contractors.

37: Dogs that are trained to lead the blind must be loyalty, intelligent and calm.
38: Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been
forced to alter their eating habits.
39: What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading
easily among the population.
40: Since erecting in 1886, the Statue of Liberty has served as a symbol of freedom.
A B C D
Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or
statements:
Psychologist have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to
do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something
a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop. The
truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a
child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and
opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that
were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based
on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal
upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents
and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same
degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the
environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between

intelligence and socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or
how rich a family is, as this does not affect the intelligence.
Gifted people can not be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One
professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary
performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least
ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
1. Marry an intelligent person.
2. Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
3. Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
4. Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child
who wants to become an outstanding musician.
41: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ______.
A. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
B. ability depends both on intelligence and environment
C. different twins generally have different levels of ability
D. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
42: Scientists chose twins for their study because ______.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin
B. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
C. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
D. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
43: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
B. They practice playing their instruments for many years
C. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured
D. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas
44: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ______.
A. their parents’ interests B. their own interests
C. only their interests in computer games D. only their interests in musical instruments

45: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ______.
A. letting them play their own way B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard D. permitting them to follow their own interests
46: The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that
in order to become a genius, ______.
A. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
B. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
C. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
D. you need to have good health and good nourishment
47: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean ______.
A. “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful”
B. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
C. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
D. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people”
48: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.
A. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development
B. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure
C. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
D. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
49: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ______.
A. wealthy and loving parents B. good musical instruments
C. an expensive education D. parental support and encouragement
50: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to ______.
A. other geniuses B. other children C. other people D. other scientists
Read the passage and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or
statements:
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct
or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast
numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost

entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in
personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of
extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the
world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival –
and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in
an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They then
charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend
on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect
the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products
made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from
being hunted and killed.
51: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Endangered species B. International boycotts
C. Problems with industrialization D. The Bengal tiger
52: The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Trained hunters B. Concerned scientists C. Illegal hunters D. Enterprising researchers
53: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. independence B. insensitivity C. indirectness D. incompetence
54: The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast:
A. A statement and an illustration B. A problem and a solution
C. A comparison and a contrast D. Specific and general information
55: What does the word “this” refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tiger B. Killing animals for personal satisfaction
C. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population D. Interest in material gain
56: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
A. Lines 7-9 B. Lines 1-3 C. Lines 4-6 D. Lines 10-16
57: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”?
A. combined B. taken C. set aside D. organized
58: The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. raise B. make a payment on C. lower D. make an
investment toward
59: What does the term “international boycott” refer to?
A. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks B. A global increase in animal survival
C. Buying and selling of animal products overseas D. A refusal to buy animal products
worldwide
60: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
A. concerned B. indifferent C. surprised D. forgiving
Choose one word marked A, B, C, or D whose stress pattern is different from the others in each group:
61: A. climatic B. delivery C. environment D. ornamental
62: A. contestant B. similar C. satellite D. interview
63: A. platoon B. miraculous C. diversity D. occupation
64: A. tragedy B. accurate C. ancestor D. geology
65: A. magnificentB. photography C. advantageous D. proverbial
Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, or D) one best answer to complete each of the
following sentences:
66: ______ did Arthur realize that there was danger.
A. After he had entered the store B. Only after entering the store
C. On entering the store D. When he entered the store
67: After seeing the movie Centennial, ______.
A. the book was read by many people B. many people wanted to read the book
C. the book made many people want to read it D. the reading of the book interested many
people
68: Many of the current international problems that we are now facing ______.
A. lacks of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other B. linguistic incompetences
C. are because of not understanding themselves D. are the results of
misunderstandings.
69: - Le: “I can’t understand how you missed the exit.” - Linh: “Well, it was so dark that ______.”
A. we could see the road signs hardly B. hardly could we see the road signs
C. we could hardly see the road signs D. we could see hardly the road signs

70: George didn’t do well in the class because ______.
A. he studied bad B. he failed to study properly
C. he was a badly student D. he was not good studywise
Read the passage and choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C or D that best fits each of the gaps:
When you read something in a foreign language, you frequently come across words you do not
(71)______ understand. Sometimes you (72)______ the meaning in a dictionary and sometimes you guess.
The strategy you adopt depends very much upon the (73)______ of accuracy you require and the time at
your disposal.