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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Nội dung đề số 123

I. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.

01. A. computer B. memory C. commercial D. geography
02. A. chemistry B. company C. comfortable D. biology
 03. A. confident B. interview C. advertise D. position
 04. A. economic B. renovation C. irrigation D. eliminate

05. A. productivity B. economical C. agricultural D. administrative
II. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.

06. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.

A. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election. 
B. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.

C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.

D. In doubt was the outcome of the election.

07. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.
A. Peter said that people should not talk too much.

B. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
C. Peter said that people should not be too serious.

D. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.

08. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
A. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.
B. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
C. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
D. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.

09. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.

A. We apologise for informing you that your application has not been successful.

B. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .
C. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful.
D. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.
10. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.

A. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.

B. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
C. So many cigarettes used to be smoked but they aren’t now.
D. People don’t like smoking cigarettes as much as they did.
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

Wood has long been a popular building material in North America because it has generally been
plentiful and cheap. Swedish settlers in Delaware built log cabins as early as 1630s. In New England, British
colonists built wooden “saltbox houses”. Most of the wooden homes of Colonial times could be built with
simple tools and minimal skills.

In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held

together with wooden pegs. This method of construction was time- consuming and required highly skilled
workers with special tools. The balloon- frame house, invented in 1833 in Chicago by a carpenter from Hartford,
Connecticut, used a frame of lightweight lumber, mostly 2x 4 and 2 x 6 inches. This type of house could be
assembled by any careful worker who could saw in a straight line and drive a nail.

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air like balloons and, at first "balloon frame" was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and
wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.

11. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.

A. blown away B. raised C. expanded D. demolished
12. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.

A. demanding B. difficult to build C. easy to build D. challenging
13. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.

A. the invention of sophisticated tools B. the production of cheap nails
C. improvements in sawmills D. the falling price of lumber

14. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Chicago B. Sweden C. Connecticut D. Delaware
15. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?

A. Balloon- frame houses.
B. Saltbox houses.

C. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
D. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.

16. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.

A. ridicule B. ignorance C. regret D. affection
17. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?

A. They could be easily expanded.

B. They were made of lightweight materials.

C. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
D. They could be moved from place to place.

18. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. Where was it invented?

B. In what year was it invented?
C. What was its inventor's name?

D. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?

19. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.

A. revolutionary B. innovative C. basic D.

time-consuming

20. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.

B. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
C. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.

D. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
IV. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (21)____every need,
including clothing, furniture, health, (22)____products and things for the kitchen. People also order (23)_____
40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.

Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.
Some (24)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (25)____.than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (26)______a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (27)______people can go
shopping anytime.

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T-shirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (30)________every day. Soon people may be able to
shop for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.

21. A. most B. most of C. almost D. mostly 
22. A. beautifully B. beautifies C. beauty D. beautiful

23. A. about B. to C. of D. for

24. A. favorite B. popular C. liked D. beloved
25. A. more B. larger C. easier D. popular

26. A. make B. have C. do D. ring

27. A. though B. but C. because D. so

28. A. houseful B. households C. housewife D. housework
29. A. amazing B. exciting C. interesting D. surprising

30. A. raise B. forecast C. come D. appear

V. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.

31. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.

A. utilities B. instruments C. appliances D. application
32. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.

A. production B. producing C. product D. produce
33. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.

A. outer B. exterior C. outing D. external
34. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.

A. familiar B. attractive C. popular D. considerate

35. In the rush hour, the traffic________ its way over the bridge into the city.

A. crawled B. inched C. forced D. wormed
36. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.

A. hold B. retain C. reserve D. bear

37. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.

A. Due to her agility and speed B. Because she is agile and speed
 C. Because agile and rapid D. Because of rapid

38.________, we tried our best to complete it.

A. As though the homework was difficult B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. Difficult as the homework was D. Despite the homework was difficult
39. Frank: “ Do you know how old I am?”

Daisy:”_________________.”

A. I couldn’t help it B. Don’t mention it C. Happy birthday D. I haven’t a clue

40. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.

A. limited B. made illegal C. restricted D. given away
VI. 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 1 to 10.

Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child's upbringing can give it the ability to do
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a
person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth
lies somewhere between these two extremes.

It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's
ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities.
As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel."

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One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and

performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every
possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence
as the other, performed even better.

This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the
more a child's intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the
socioeconomic level of a child's family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as
this does not affect intelligence.

Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of
music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often
because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years' hard work and
training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.

People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.

* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.

Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.

41. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________

A. good musical instruments B. parental support and encouragement
 C. wealthy and loving parents D. an expensive education

42. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to

A. other people B. other children C. other geniuses D. other scientists
43. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.
 A. different twins generally have different levels of ability

B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
 C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement 
 D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
44. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
 A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin

B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
 C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
 D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing

45. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
 A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.

B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
 C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
 D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.

46. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.

A. their own interests B. only their interests in musical instruments
 C. their parents' interests D. only their interests in computer games
47. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.

A. permitting them to follow their own interests B. starting their education at an early age
 C. pushing their children too hard D. letting them play their own way

48. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order to

become a genius________________.

A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently

C. you need to have good health and good nourishment D. you must nourish your brain and train your

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49. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
 A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else" 
 B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"

C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
 D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
50. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
 A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
 B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure

C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
 D. To become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
VII. Identify the error in each sentence.

51. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.
 A B C D

52. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.

A B C D

53. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.

A B C D

54. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
 A B C D

55. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
 A B C D

VIII. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
56. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.

A. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
B. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
C. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.

D. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
57. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.

A. He was careless because he had not finished the work.
B. If he were careful, he would finish the work.

C. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.
D. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.

58. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.
A. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.

C. The fisherman was so poor that died young.

B. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.

D. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.

59. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.
A. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
B. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.
C. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
D. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.

60. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.
A. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
B. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.

C. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
 D. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
IX. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.

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A. there having B. having had C. being D. there being
62. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.

A. tolerant B. tolerable C. toleration D. tolerate
63. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.

A. exhausting B. finishing C. running D. working
64. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.

A. one place B. places C. a place D. single place
65. English is understood more_________ than any other language.

A. largely B. widely C. broadly D. immensely
66. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.

A. booming B. blossoming C. explosion D. bombing
67. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.

A. eroded B. worn C. eaten D. gulfed
68. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.

A. denied B. refused C. declined D. confirmed
69. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.

A. What terrible B. How a terrible C. What a terrible D. How terrible
70. His illness made him_______ of concentration.

A. incapable B. powerless C. unable D. incompetent
71. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.

A. historic B. historical C. history D. historian
72. It is said that this washing powder will____ clothes.

A. soften B. enrich C. shorten D. widen
73. I rang him up to ask___________ he was doing at the moment.

A. what B. why C. whom D. how often

74. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.

A. other B. an C. the other D. another
75. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.

A. on his behalf B. for his part C. from his point of view D. on his account

76. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.

A. was not doing B. would not do C. had not done D. did not do
77. Five dollars ______ enough for me. I don't need much.

A. is B. are C. was D. were

78. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.

A. confusing B. confused C. embarrassing D. embarrassed
79. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,_______, can run within minutes of

birth.

A. however B. even though C. nevertheless D. otherwise
80. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.

A. go down with B. do away with C. cut down on D. get away with

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Môn: tiếng Anh

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Nội dung đề số 132

I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

colonists built wooden “saltbox houses”. Most of the wooden homes of Colonial times could be built with
simple tools and minimal skills.

In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held

This revolution in building was made possible by improved sawmills that could quickly cut boards to standard
sizes and the lower cost of lumber that resulted. There were also new machines that could produce huge
quantities of inexpensive nails. Skeptics predicted that a strong wind could send such houses flying through the
air like balloons and, at first "balloon frame" was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and
wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.

01. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.

B. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
C. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
D. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.

02. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Chicago B. Sweden C. Connecticut D. Delaware
03. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.

A. innovative B. basic C. revolutionary D.

time-consuming

04. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.

A. raised B. blown away C. demolished D. expanded
05. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.

A. the invention of sophisticated tools B. the production of cheap nails
C. improvements in sawmills D. the falling price of lumber

06. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. Where was it invented?

B. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
C. In what year was it invented?

D. What was its inventor's name?

07. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?
A. They could be moved from place to place.

B. They could be easily expanded.

C. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons. 
D. They were made of lightweight materials.

08. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?
A. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.

B. Saltbox houses.

C. Balloon- frame houses.

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09. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.

A. affection B. regret C. ridicule D. ignorance
10. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.

A. easy to build B. demanding C. difficult to build D. challenging
II. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.

11. His illness made him_______ of concentration.

A. incompetent B. unable C. incapable D. powerless
12. It is said that this washing powder will_______ clothes.

A. soften B. shorten C. enrich D. widen
13. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.

A. there having B. having had C. there being D. being
14. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.

A. cut down on B. go down with C. do away with D. get away with
15. English is understood more_________ than any other language.

A. widely B. largely C. immensely D. broadly
16. I rang him up to ask___________ he was doing at the moment.

A. whom B. why C. how often D. what

17. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.

A. eroded B. worn C. eaten D. gulfed
18. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.

A. historic B. historical C. history D. historian
19. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.

A. tolerable B. tolerant C. toleration D. tolerate
20. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.

A. one place B. single place C. a place D. places
21. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.

A. another B. an C. other D. the other
22. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.

A. was not doing B. had not done C. would not do D. did not do
23. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.

A. bombing B. explosion C. booming D. blossoming
24. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,_______, can run within minutes of

birth.

A. however B. even though C. nevertheless D. otherwise
25. Five dollars _______ enough for me. I don't need much.

A. were B. are C. is D. was

26. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.

A. from his point of view B. on his account C. for his part D. on his behalf
27. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.

A. running B. finishing C. exhausting D. working
28. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.

A. embarrassed B. confusing C. confused D. embarrassing
29. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.

A. What terrible B. What a terrible C. How a terrible D. How terrible
30. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.

A. denied B. confirmed C. declined D. refused
III. Identify the error in each sentence.

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32. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
 A B C D

33. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.

A B C D

34. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.
 A B C D

35. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
 A B C D

IV. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
36. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.

A. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.
B. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
C. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.
D. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
37. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.

A. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election. 
B. In doubt was the outcome of the election.

C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.

D. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.

38. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.

A. We apologize for informing you that your application has not been successful.

B. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful. 
C. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .

D. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.
 39. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.

A. Peter said that people should not be too serious.
B. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.
C. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
D. Peter said that people should not talk too much.

40. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
A. People don’t like smoking cigarettes as much as they did.
B. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.

C. So many cigarettes used to be smoked but they aren’t now.
D. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.

V. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (41)______every
need, including clothing, furniture, health, (42)______products and things for the kitchen. People also order
(43)_____ 40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.

Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.
Some (44)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (45)________than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (46)_____a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (47)__________people can
go shopping anytime.

Is computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (48)____now have personal
computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on-line) is (49)_______to more people every day. Already,
shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, such as computer products, flowers, foods,
T-shirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (50)________every day. Soon people may be able to
shop for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.

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42. A. beautifully B. beautiful C. beauty D. beautifies

43. A. about B. of C. to D. for

44. A. liked B. beloved C. popular D. favorite
 45. A. more B. easier C. larger D. popular

46. A. do B. make C. ring D. have

47. A. though B. so C. but D. because
48. A. households B. houseful C. housewife D. housework

49. A. amazing B. surprising C. exciting D. interesting

50. A. appear B. forecast C. come D. raise
VI. 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 1 to 10.

Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were
separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on
intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment.

One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and
performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every
possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence

as the other, performed even better.

People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.

* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.

Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.

51. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________

A. good musical instruments B. parental support and encouragement
 C. wealthy and loving parents D. an expensive education

52. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to

A. other people B. other children C. other geniuses D. other scientists
 53. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.

A. different twins generally have different levels of ability

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54. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
 A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin

55. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
 A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.

56. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.

A. their own interests B. only their interests in musical instruments
 C. their parents' interests D. only their interests in computer games
 57. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.

A. permitting them to follow their own interests B. starting their education at an early age
 C. pushing their children too hard D. letting them play their own way

58. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order

to become a genius________________.

A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it

B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently

C. you need to have good health and good nourishment

D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard

59. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
 A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else" 
 B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"

C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
 D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
 60. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
 A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
 B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure

61. A. computer B. geography C. commercial D. memory
 62. A. confident B. interview C. advertise D. position
 63.A. renovation B. eliminate C. irrigation D. economic
 64. A. biology B. company C. chemistry D. comfortable

65. A. productivity B. economical C. agricultural D. administrative
VIII. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.

66. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.

A. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
B. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.

C. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
D. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
67. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.

A. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
B. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.

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68. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.
A. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
B. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.
C. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
D. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.
69. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.

A. He was careless because he had not finished the work.
B. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.

C. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.
D. If he were careful, he would finish the work.

70. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.
A. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.

B. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.
C. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.
D. The fisherman was so poor that died young.

IX. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.

71. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.

A. utilities B. instruments C. appliances D. application
72. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.

A. production B. producing C. product D. produce
73. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.

A. outer B. exterior C. outing D. external
74. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.

A. familiar B. attractive C. popular D. considerate

75. In the rush hour, the traffic________ its way over the bridge into the city.

A. crawled B. inched C. forced D. wormed
76. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.

A. hold B. retain C. reserve D. bear

77. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.

A. Due to her agility and speed B. Because she is agile and speed
 C. Because agile and rapid D. Because of rapid

78.________, we tried our best to complete it.

A. As though the homework was difficult B. Thanks to the difficult homework

C. Difficult as the homework was D. Despite the homework was difficult
79. Frank: “ Do you know how old I am?”

Daisy:”_________________.”

A. I couldn’t help it B. Don’t mention it C. Happy birthday D. I haven’t a

clue

80. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.

A. limited B. made illegal C. restricted D. given away

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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2

Môn: tiếng Anh

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

Nội dung đề số 213

I. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.

01. A. renovation B. economic C. irrigation D. eliminate
 02. A. memory B. computer C. commercial D. geography
 03. A. chemistry B. biology C. company D. comfortable
 04. A. confident B. interview C. advertise D. position

05. A. productivity B. economical C. agricultural D. administrative

II. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.

06. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.
A. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.
B. He was careless because he had not finished the work.

C. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.
D. If he were careful, he would finish the work.

07. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.

A. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
B. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.

C. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
D. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
08. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.

A. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
B. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.

C. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
 D. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.

09. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.
A. The fisherman was so poor that died young.

B. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.
C. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.
D. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.

10. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.

A. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
B. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.
C. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
D. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.
III. Identify the error in each sentence.

11. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.
 A B C D

12. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
 A B C D

13. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.
 A B C D
14. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.
 A B C D

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IV. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (16)______every
need, including clothing, furniture, health, (17)______products and things for the kitchen. People also order
(18)_____ 40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.

Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.
Some (19)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (20)_______than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (21)______a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (22)______people can go
shopping anytime.

Is computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (23)____now have personal
computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on-line) is (24)______to more people every day. Already,
shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, such as computer products, flowers, foods,
T-shirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (25)________every day. Soon people may be able to
shop for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.

16. A. almost B. most C. mostly D. most of 
17. A. beautifies B. beauty C. beautifully D. beautiful

18. A. for B. about C. to D. of

19. A. favorite B. liked C. popular D. beloved
20. A. larger B. easier C. more D. popular

21. A. have B. do C. ring D. make

22. A. but B. though C. because D. so
 23. A. housewife B. households C. housework D. houseful
 24. A. surprising B. exciting C. interesting D. amazing

25. A. raise B. appear C. forecast D. come
V. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.

26. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.

A. utilities B. instruments C. appliances D. application
27. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.

A. production B. producing C. product D. produce

28. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.

A. outer B. exterior C. outing D. external
29. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.

A. familiar B. attractive C. popular D. considerate

30. In the rush hour, the traffic________ its way over the bridge into the city.

A. crawled B. inched C. forced D. wormed
31. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.

A. hold B. retain C. reserve D. bear

32. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.

A. Due to her agility and speed B. Because she is agile and speed
 C. Because agile and rapid D. Because of rapid

33.________, we tried our best to complete it.

Daisy:”_________________.”

A. I couldn’t help it B. Don’t mention it C. Happy birthday D. I haven’t a clue
35. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.

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VI. 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 1 to 10.

People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.

* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.

Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.

36. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________

A. good musical instruments B. parental support and encouragement
 C. wealthy and loving parents D. an expensive education

37. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to

A. other people B. other children C. other geniuses D. other scientists
 38. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.
 A. different twins generally have different levels of ability

B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
 C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement 
 D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
 39. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
 A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin

40. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
 A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.

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D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.

41. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.

A. their own interests B. only their interests in musical instruments
 C. their parents' interests D. only their interests in computer games
 42. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.

A. permitting them to follow their own interests
 B. starting their education at an early age
 C. pushing their children too hard

D. letting them play their own way

43. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order

to become a genius________________.

A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
 B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently

C. you need to have good health and good nourishment

D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard

44. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means

A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else" 
 B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"

C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
 D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
 45. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
 A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
 B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure

In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held

together with wooden pegs. This method of construction was time- consuming and required highly skilled
workers

with special tools. The balloon- frame house, invented in 1833 in Chicago by a carpenter from Hartford,
Connecticut, used a frame of lightweight lumber, mostly 2x 4 and 2 x 6 inches. This type of house could be
assembled by any careful worker who could saw in a straight line and drive a nail.

air like balloons and, at first "balloon frame" was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and
wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.

46. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.

A. expanded B. demolished C. blown away D. raised
47. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.

A. difficult to build B. challenging C. easy to build D. demanding
48. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.

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D. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.

49. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.
A. improvements in sawmills B. the invention of sophisticated tools
C. the production of cheap nails D. the falling price of lumber

50. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?
A. They were made of lightweight materials.

B. They could be moved from place to place.

C. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
D. They could be easily expanded.

51. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.

A. innovative B. time-consuming C. revolutionary D. basic

52. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.

A. ridicule B. ignorance C. regret D. affection
53. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?

A. Saltbox houses.

B. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
C. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.

D. Balloon- frame houses.

54. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. In what year was it invented?

B. Where was it invented?

C. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
D. What was its inventor's name?

55. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Sweden B. Chicago C. Connecticut D. Delaware
VIII. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.

56. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.

A. running B. working C. exhausting D. finishing
57. Five dollars_______ enough for me. I don't need much.

A. was B. are C. were D. is

58. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.

A. tolerate B. tolerable C. toleration D. tolerant
 59. A new born baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,______, can run within minutes of

birth.

A however B. even though C. otherwise D. nevertheless
60. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.

A. had not done B. was not doing C. would not do D. did not do
61. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.

A. for his part B. on his account C. from his point of view D. on his behalf
62. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.

A. How terrible B. What terrible C. How a terrible D. What a

terrible

63. I rang him up to ask___________ he was doing at the moment.

A. whom B. what C. how often D. why

64. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.

A. cut down on B. get away with C. do away with D. go down with
65. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.

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A. refused B. confirmed C. denied D. declined
67. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.

A. a place B. places C. one place D. single place
68. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.

A. explosion B. booming C. blossoming D. bombing
69. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.

A. another B. an C. other D. the other
70. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.

A. there having B. there being C. being D. having had
71. His illness made him_______ of concentration.

A. incompetent B. unable C. powerless D. incapable
72. It is said that this washing powder will_______ clothes.

A. shorten B. enrich C. widen D. soften
73. English is understood more_________ than any other language.

A. widely B. broadly C. largely D. immensely
74. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.

A. historian B. historical C. historic D. history
75. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.

A. confusing B. confused C. embarrassed D. embarrassing
IX. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.

76. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.
A. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.

B. Peter said that people should not be too serious.
C. Peter said that people should not talk too much.
D. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.

77. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
A. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
B. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
C. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.
D. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.
78. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.

A. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
B. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.

C. So many cigarettes used to be smoked but they aren’t now.
D. People don’t like smoking cigarettes as much as they did.
79. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.

A. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election. 
B. In doubt was the outcome of the election.

C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.

D. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.

80. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.

A. We apologize for informing you that your application has not been successful.

B. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful. 
C. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .
D. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.

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TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY

ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2

Môn: tiếng Anh

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Nội dung đề số 231

I. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.

1. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.

A. utilities B. instruments C. appliances D. application
2. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.

A. production B. producing C. product D. produce
3. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.

A. outer B. exterior C. outing D. external
4. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.

A. familiar B. attractive C. popular D. considerate

5. In the rush hour, the traffic________ its way over the bridge into the city.

A. crawled B. inched C. forced D. wormed
6. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.

A. hold B. retain C. reserve D. bear

7. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.

A. Due to her agility and speed B. Because she is agile and speed
 C. Because agile and rapid D. Because of rapid

8.________, we tried our best to complete it.

Daisy:”_________________.”

A. I couldn’t help it B. Don’t mention it C. Happy birthday D. I haven’t a clue
10. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.

A. limited B. made illegal C. restricted D. given away
II. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.

11. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.

A. tolerant B. tolerable C. toleration D. tolerate
12. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.

A. eroded B. worn C. eaten D. gulfed
 13. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.

A. the other B. other C. another D. an
14. English is understood more_________ than any other language.

A. largely B. broadly C. immensely D. widely
15. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.

A. go down with B. do away with C. cut down on D. get away with
16. It is said that this washing powder will_______ clothes.

A. widen B. enrich C. soften D. shorten
17. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.

A. was not doing B. would not do C. had not done D. did not do
18. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.

A. places B. single place C. a place D. one place
19. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.

A. confusing B. embarrassing C. confused D. embarrassed
 20. I rang him up to ask__________ _he was doing at the moment.

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21. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.

A. booming B. bombing C. explosion D. blossoming
22. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.

A. historical B. historian C. history D. historic

23. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.

A. on his behalf B. from his point of view C. for his part D. on his

account

24. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.

A. there having B. having had C. being D. there being
25. His illness made him_______ of concentration.

A. powerless B. incapable C. incompetent D. unable
 26. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.

A. denied B. confirmed C. refused D. declined
 27. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,_______, can run within minutes of birth.

A. however B. even though C. otherwise D. nevertheless
 28. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.

A. What a terrible B. How a terrible C. What terrible D. How terrible
 29. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.

A. finishing B. running C. exhausting D. working
 30. Five dollars _______ enough for me. I don't need much.

A. is B. are C. was D. were

III. Identify the error in each sentence.

31. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
 A B C D

32. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.
 A B C D
 33. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.

A B C D

34. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
 A B C D

35. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.
 A B C D

IV. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.

36. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.
A. Peter said that people should not be too serious.

B. Peter said that people should not talk too much.

C. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
D. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.
37. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.

A. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.

B. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election. 
C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.

D. In doubt was the outcome of the election.

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A. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.

40. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.

A. We apologize for informing you that your application has not been successful.

B. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful. 
C. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .

D. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.

V. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
41. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.

A. He was careless because he had not finished the work.

B. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.
C. If he were careful, he would finish the work.

D. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.

42. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.
A. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.

B. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.
C. The fisherman was so poor that died young.

D. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.

43. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.

A. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
B. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
C. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.

D. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
44. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.

A. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
B. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
C. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.

D. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.

45. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.
A. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
B. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.

C. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
 D. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.

VI. 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 1 to 10.

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possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence
as the other, performed even better.

People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.

* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.

Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.

46. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________

A. good musical instruments B. parental support and encouragement
 C. wealthy and loving parents D. an expensive education

47. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to

A. other people B. other children C. other geniuses D. other scientists
 48. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.
 A. different twins generally have different levels of ability

B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
 C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement 
 D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment

49. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
 A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin

50. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
 A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.

51. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.
 A. their own interests

B. only their interests in musical instruments
 C. their parents' interests

D. only their interests in computer games

52. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.
 A. permitting them to follow their own interests

B. starting their education at an early age
 C. pushing their children too hard
 D. letting them play their own way

53. 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________________.

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B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently

C. you need to have good health and good nourishment

D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard

54. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
 A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else" 
 B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"

C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
 D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
 55. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
 A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
 B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure

C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
 D. To become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development

VII. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (56)______every
need, including clothing, furniture, health, (57)___________products and things for the kitchen. People also
order (58)_______ 40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.

Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.
Some (59)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (60)______than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (61)______a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (62)_______people can go
shopping anytime.

Is computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (63)____now have personal
computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on-line) is (64)_______to more people every day. Already,
shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, such as computer products, flowers, foods,
T-shirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (65)_______every day. Soon people may be able to
shop for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.

56. A. mostly B. most C. most of D. almost 
57. A. beautiful B. beautifully C. beauty D. beautifies

58. A. for B. of C. to D. about

59. A. liked B. popular C. favorite D. beloved
60. A. larger B. easier C. more D. popular

61. A. ring B. make C. have D. do

62. A. so B. because C. though D. but

63. A. households B. housewife C. housework D. houseful
64. A. exciting B. amazing C. surprising D. interesting
65. A. forecast B. appear C. come D. raise
VIII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held

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quantities of inexpensive nails. Skeptics predicted that a strong wind could send such houses flying through the
air like balloons and, at first "balloon frame" was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and
wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.

66. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?
A. They could be moved from place to place.

B. They were made of lightweight materials.
C. They could be easily expanded.

D. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
67. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.

A. regret B. ignorance C. ridicule D. affection
68. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.

A. the falling price of lumber B. the production of cheap nails
C. improvements in sawmills D. the invention of sophisticated tools
69. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.

B. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
C. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
D. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.

70. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.

A. easy to build B. challenging C. difficult to build D. demanding
71. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?

A. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
B. Balloon- frame houses.

C. Saltbox houses.

D. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.

72. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.

A. basic B. innovative C. revolutionary D.

time-consuming

73. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.

A. blown away B. raised C. expanded D. demolished
74. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?

A. In what year was it invented?
B. What was its inventor's name?

C. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
D. Where was it invented?

75. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Chicago B. Sweden C. Connecticut D. Delaware
IX. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.

76. A. computer B. memory C. commercial D. geography

77. A. confident B. interview C. advertise D. position

78. A. chemistry B. biology C. company D. comfortable
79. A. productivity B. economical C. agricultural D. administrative
 80. A. renovation B. irrigation C. eliminate D. economic
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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2

Môn: tiếng Anh

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Nội dung đề số 312

I. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
01. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.

A. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
B. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.
C. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
D. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.

02. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.
A. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.

B. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.

C. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
 D. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.

03. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.

A. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.
B. If he were careful, he would finish the work.

C. He was careless because he had not finished the work.
D. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.

04. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
A. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.

B. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
C. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
D. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
05. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.

A. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.
B. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.
C. The fisherman was so poor that died young.

D. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.

II. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (06)_______every
need, including clothing, furniture, health, (07)____products and things for the kitchen. People also order
(08)_____ 40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.

Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.
Some (09)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (10)_______than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (11)______a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (12)_______people can go

shopping anytime.

Is computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (13)______now have personal
computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on-line) is (14)______to more people every day. Already,
shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, such as computer products, flowers, foods,
T-shirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (15)______every day. Soon people may be able to
shop for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.

06. A. most B. most of C. almost D. mostly 
07. A. beautifully B. beautifies C. beauty D. beautiful

08. A. about B. to C. of D. for

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10. A. more B. larger C. easier D. popular

11. A make B. have C. do D. ring

12. A. though B. but C. because D. so

13. A. houseful B. households C. housewife D. housework
14. A. amazing B. exciting C. interesting D. surprising

15. A. raise B. forecast C. come D. appear

III. 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 1 to 10.

lies somewhere between these two extremes.

People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.

* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.

Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.

16. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________

A. good musical instruments B. parental support and encouragement
 C. wealthy and loving parents D. an expensive education

17. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to

A. other people B. other children C. other geniuses D. other scientists
 18. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.
 A. different twins generally have different levels of ability

B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
 C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement 
 D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment

19. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
 A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin

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C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
 D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing

20. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
 A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.

B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
 C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.

D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.

21. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.
 A. their own interests

B. only their interests in musical instruments
 C. their parents' interests

D. only their interests in computer games

22. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.
 A. permitting them to follow their own interests

B. starting their education at an early age
 C. pushing their children too hard
 D. letting them play their own way

23. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order

to become a genius________________.

A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it

B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently

C. you need to have good health and good nourishment 
 D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
 24. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
 A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else" 
 B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"

C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
 D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
 25. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
 A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
 B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure

C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
 D. To become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
IV. Identify the error in each sentence.

26. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.
 A B C D

27. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.
 A B C D

28. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.

A B C D

29. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
 A B C D

30. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
 A B C D

V. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.

31. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.

A. exhausting B. finishing C. working D. running
32. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.

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33. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.

A. do away with B. cut down on C. get away with D. go down with
34. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.

A. eroded B. worn C. eaten D. gulfed
35. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.

A. a place B. one place C. single place D. places
36. I rang him up to ask___________ he was doing at the moment.

A. whom B. how often C. what D. why

37. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,_______, can run within minutes of

birth.

A. nevertheless B. otherwise C. however D. even though
38. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.

A. refused B. denied C. confirmed D. declined
39. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.

A. would not do B. had not done C. was not doing D. did not do
40. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.

A. booming B. explosion C. blossoming D. bombing
 41. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.

A. there being B. having had C. being D. there having
 42. Five dollars _______ enough for me. I don't need much.

A. was B. is C. are D. were

43. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.

A. embarrassing B. confused C. confusing D. embarrassed
44. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.

A. the other B. another C. other D. an
45. It is said that this washing powder will_______ clothes.

A. shorten B. widen C. enrich D. soften
46. English is understood more_________ than any other language.

A. largely B. broadly C. widely D. immensely
47. His illness made him_______ of concentration.

A. incapable B. powerless C. unable D. incompetent
48. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.

A. What a terrible B. What terrible C. How terrible D. How a

terrible

49. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.

A. historian B. historical C. historic D. history
50. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.

A. for his part B. on his behalf C. on his account D. from his point of

view

VI. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.

51. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.

A. utilities B. instruments C. appliances D. application
52. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.

A. production B. producing C. product D. produce
53. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.

A. outer B. exterior C. outing D. external
54. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.

A. familiar B. attractive C. popular D. considerate

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A. crawled B. inched C. forced D. wormed
56. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.

A. hold B. retain C. reserve D. bear

57. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.

A. Due to her agility and speed B. Because she is agile and speed
 C. Because agile and rapid D. Because of rapid

58.________, we tried our best to complete it.

Daisy:”_________________.”

A. I couldn’t help it B. Don’t mention it C. Happy birthday D. I haven’t a

clue

60. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.

A. limited B. made illegal C. restricted D. given away
VII. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.

61. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.

A. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful.
B. We apologise for informing you that your application has not been successful.

C. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .

D. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.

62. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.

A. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.

B. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
C. Peter said that people should not talk too much.

D. Peter said that people should not be too serious.
63. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.

A. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election. 
B. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.

C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.

D. In doubt was the outcome of the election.

64. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
A. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
B. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
C. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.
D. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.
65.People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.

A. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.

B. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
C. So many cigarettes used to be smoked but they aren’t now.
D. People don’t like smoking cigarettes as much as they did.
VIII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

Wood has long been a popular building material in North America because it has generally been

plentiful and cheap. Swedish settlers in Delaware built log cabins as early as 1630s. In New England, British
colonists built wooden “saltbox houses”. Most of the wooden homes of Colonial times could be built with
simple tools and minimal skills.

In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held

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Connecticut, used a frame of lightweight lumber, mostly 2x 4 and 2 x 6 inches. This type of house could be
assembled by any careful worker who could saw in a straight line and drive a nail.

66. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.

A. basic B. innovative C. time-consuming D. revolutionary
67. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.

A. challenging B. demanding C. difficult to build D. easy to build
68. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?

A. They were made of lightweight materials.

B. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
C. They could be easily expanded.

D. They could be moved from place to place.

69. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Sweden B. Connecticut C. Delaware D. Chicago
70. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.

A. blown away B. expanded C. raised D. demolished
71. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?

A. Balloon- frame houses.
B. Saltbox houses.

C. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.

D. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.

72. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.
A. the invention of sophisticated tools B. the falling price of lumber

C. the production of cheap nails D. improvements in sawmills
73. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.

A. ridicule B. regret C. ignorance D. affection
74. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.

B. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
C. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.

D. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.

75. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. In what year was it invented?

B. What was its inventor's name?

C. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
D. Where was it invented?

IX. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.

76. A. comfortable B. company C. biology D. chemistry
 77. A. confident B. interview C. advertise D. position
 78. A. eliminate B. renovation C. irrigation D. economic

79. A. memory B. commercial C. geography D. computer
 80. A. productivity B. economical C. agricultural D. administrative

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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2

Môn: tiếng Anh

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Nội dung đề số 321

I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (01)____every need,
including clothing, furniture, health, (02)____products and things for the kitchen. People also order (03)_____
40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.

Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.

Some (04)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (05)____.than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (06)______a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (07)_______people can go
shopping anytime.

Is computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (08)______now have personal
computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on-line) is (09)_______to more people every day. Already,
shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, such as computer products, flowers, foods,
T-shirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (10)_______every day. Soon people may be able to
shop for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.

01. A. most B. most of C. almost D. mostly 
02. A. beautifully B. beautifies C. beauty D. beautiful

03. A. about B. to C. of D. for

04. A. favorite B. popular C. liked D. beloved
05. A. more B. larger C. easier D. popular

06. A. make B. have C. do D. ring

07. A. though B. but C. because D. so

08. A. houseful B. households C. housewife D. housework
09. A. amazing B. exciting C. interesting D. surprising

10. A. raise B. forecast C. come D. appear

II. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.

11. A. memory B. computer C. geography D. commercial
 12. A. confident B. interview C. advertise D. position
 13. A. renovation B. eliminate C. irrigation D. economic

14. A. productivity B. economical C. agricultural D. administrative
15. A. company B. biology C. chemistry D. comfortable
III. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.

16. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
A. In doubt was the outcome of the election.

B. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.
C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.

D. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election. 
17. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.

A. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
B. Peter said that people should not talk too much.

C. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.
D. Peter said that people should not be too serious.

18. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
A. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.

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D. People don’t like smoking cigarettes as much as they did.
19. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
 A. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.

B. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
C. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
D. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.

20. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.

A. We apologise for informing you that your application has not been successful.

B. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.
C. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .

D. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful.

IV. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
21. I rang him up to ask___________ he was doing at the moment.

A. how often B. whom C. what D. why

22. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.

A. declined B. confirmed C. refused D. denied
23. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.

A. one place B. a place C. places D. single place
24. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,_______, can run within minutes of

birth.

A. however B. otherwise C. nevertheless D. even though
25. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.

A. there having B. having had C. being D. there being
26. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.

A. eroded B. worn C. eaten D. gulfed
27. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.

A. tolerant B. tolerable C. toleration D. tolerate
28. English is understood more_________ than any other language.

A. largely B. widely C. broadly D. immensely
29. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.

A. another B. the other C. an D. other
30. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.

A. on his account B. from his point of view C. for his part D. on his behalf
31. His illness made him_______ of concentration.

A. incompetent B. incapable C. powerless D. unable
32. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.

A. explosion B. booming C. bombing D. blossoming
33. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.

A. was not doing B. did not do C. had not done D. would not do
34. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.

A. running B. finishing C. exhausting D. working
35. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.

A. How a terrible B. What terrible C. What a terrible D. How terrible
36. It is said that this washing powder will_______ clothes.

A. widen B. enrich C. soften D. shorten
37. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.

A. history B. historian C. historic D. historical
38. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.

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39. Five dollars _______ enough for me. I don't need much.

A. is B. were C. was D. are

40. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.

A. do away with B. go down with C. cut down on D. get away with
V. Identify the error in each sentence.

41. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
 A B C D

42. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.
 A B C D

43. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
 A B C D

44. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.

A B C D

45. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.
 A B C D
VI. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held

This revolution in building was made possible by improved sawmills that could quickly cut boards to standard
sizes and the lower cost of lumber that resulted. There were also new machines that could produce huge
quantities of inexpensive nails. Skeptics predicted that a strong wind could send such houses flying through the
air like balloons and, at first "balloon frame" was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and 
wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.

46. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.
A. the invention of sophisticated tools B. the falling price of lumber

C. the production of cheap nails D. improvements in sawmills

47. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?

A. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.

B. Saltbox houses.

C. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.
D. Balloon- frame houses.

48. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.

A. basic B. innovative C. time-consuming D. revolutionary
49. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?

A. They were made of lightweight materials.

B. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
C. They could be easily expanded.

D. They could be moved from place to place.
50. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.

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D. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.

51. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Chicago B. Sweden C. Delaware D. Connecticut
52. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.

A. affection B. ridicule C. ignorance D. regret
53. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.

A. expanded B. blown away C. raised D. demolished
54. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?

A. What was its inventor's name?
B. Where was it invented?

C. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
D. In what year was it invented?

55. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.

A. easy to build B. difficult to build C. demanding D. challenging
VII. 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 1 to 10.

One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and

People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.

* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.

Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.

56. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________

A. good musical instruments B. parental support and encouragement
 C. wealthy and loving parents D. an expensive education

57. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to

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58. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.
 A. different twins generally have different levels of ability

B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
 C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement 
 D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
 59. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
 A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin

60. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
 A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.

61. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.

A. their own interests B. only their interests in musical instruments
 C. their parents' interests D. only their interests in computer games
 62. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.

A. permitting them to follow their own interests
 B. starting their education at an early age
 C. pushing their children too hard
 D. letting them play their own way

63. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order

to become a genius________________.

A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it

B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently

C. you need to have good health and good nourishment

D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard

64. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
 A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else" 
 B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"

C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
 D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
 65. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
 A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
 B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure

C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
 D. To become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
VIII. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.

66. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.

A. utilities B. instruments C. appliances D. application

67. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.

A. production B. producing C. product D. produce
68. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.

A. outer B. exterior C. outing D. external
69. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.

A. familiar B. attractive C. popular D. considerate

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A. crawled B. inched C. forced D. wormed
71. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.

A. hold B. retain C. reserve D. bear

72. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.

A. Due to her agility and speed B. Because she is agile and speed
 C. Because agile and rapid D. Because of rapid

73.________, we tried our best to complete it.

Daisy:”_________________.”

A. I couldn’t help it B. Don’t mention it C. Happy birthday D. I haven’t a clue
75. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.

A. limited B. made illegal C. restricted D. given away
IX. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.

76. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he had not finished the work.

B. If he were careful, he would finish the work.

C. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.

D. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.

77. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.
A. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
B. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
 C. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
 D. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.

78. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.
A. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.
B. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.

C. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
D. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
79. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.

A. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.
B. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.
C. The fisherman was so poor that died young.

D. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.

80. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.

A. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
B. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
C. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
D. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.

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ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2

( Năm học 2010- 2011)

Đề số 123

1B

11A

21C

31C

41B

51C

61D

71A

2D

12C

22C

32A

42D

52A

62A

72A

3D

13A

23A

33B

43D

53C

63C

73A

4D

14C

24B

34C

44C

54B

64A

74D

5D

15C

25C

35B

45B

55C

65B

75A

6B

16A

26A

36D

46A

56A

66A

76C

7B

17B

27D

37A

47C

57C

67A

77A

8D

18C

28B

38C

48A

58A

68A

78A

9C

19D

29C

39D

49C

59A

69A

79A

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ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2

( Năm học 2010- 2011)

Đề số 123

1B

11A

21C

31C

41B

51C

61D

71A

2D

12C

22C

32A

42D

52A

62A

72A

3D

13A

23A

33B

43D

53C

63C

73A

4D

14C

24B

34C

44C

54B

64A

74D

5D

15C

25C

35B

45B

55C

65B

75A

6B

16A

26A

36D

46A

56A

66A

76C

7B

17B

27D

37A

47C

57C

67A

77A

8D

18C

28B

38C

48A

58A

68A

78A

9C

19D

29C

39D

49C

59A