Since Jazz is improvisational, it does not exist in the form of printed scores and recorded performances were all still are the best way of preserving the music.. Jazz musicians Câu 12:
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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2 NĂM 2012-2013
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Choose the best answer from the four option (A, B, C or D) to fill in each numbered blank
in the following passage
Nerea de Clifford, who has died aged 82, was a doughty champion of British cats and a Pillar of The Cat protection League which she (1) _ shortly after its foundation in 1927 and served as president from the 1970s until the time of her death
Among her many (2) _ to the welfare of cats- to our knowledge of their ways-were the
establishment of a sanctuary for them at new Malden, and the publication of such reports as What British Cats Think About Television, in which she noted that most cats (3) _ an interest of
some kind, though it is often of hostility, a significant reaction… is the display of excitement when any picture, especially of birds , moves quickly across the (4) _
She was born in West London in 1905, and as a young woman was a distinguished (5) _ of cats During the Second World War she devoted herself to the rescue of cats, trapped
in the rubble of the blitz, and thereafter to vigorous campaigns for free feline birth (6) _
She (7) _ an adoption scheme for which her “Homes Wanted” list contained some notably frank character (8) _ - a little friend in feline form, willing to do light mouse-work…
a rough old (9) _, and so on- and made a (10) _ of feeling London’s cats at Christmas
Câu 2: A donations B dedications C gifts D contributions
Câu 6: A limitation B check C restriction D control
Câu 8: A drawings B sketches C paintings D pictures
Read the passage below and choose the best option to complete the blank or answer the question
Trang 2Jazz is an improvisational from of music that originated in the southern United States after the Civil War Although its origins and history are somewhat vague, we know that it began as the musical expressions of black people who had formerly been slaves, combining hymns, spirituals,
and traditional work songs into something quite new The style was a blend of the rhythms
brought to America by the era that featured the ragtime piano The term Jazz itself is of obscure and possible nonmusical origin, but it was first used to describe this particular kind of musical expression in about 1915
A jazz band commonly includes four to twelve musicians with a relatively large proportion of the group in the rhythm section Customarily, there are a drummer, a bass player, and a pianist Often there is also a banjo player of guitarist In traditional jazz, the clarinet, trumpet, and trombone carry the melody In more modern jazz, the saxophone, violin, and flute may also be included in the melody section Some jazz bands employ a blues singer Most jazz is
themselves to a profession of chords that can be repeated indefinitely to feature an improvisation
by solo instruments or vocalists For example, while the trumpet plays the melody, the clarinet might embellish and invent compatible melodies around the original theme Such improvisation
is a test of the jazz musician’s skill and is referred to as tone color
Jazz first became popular outside the United States I the 1920s when jazz bands began to record, distribute, and even export their recordings to Europe Since Jazz is improvisational, it does not exist in the form of printed scores and recorded performances were all still are the best way of preserving the music A very basic library of recorded jazz would include work by such classic artists as jelly Roll, Morton, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Billie Holiday Theirs is probably America’s most unique and most important contribution to the musical world, although a few contemporary artists are trying to keep the tradition alive
Câu 11: Which of the followings is the main topic of the passage?
A A definition of Jazz B Jazz musicians
Câu 12: The new music of jazz was first heard….
A in South America B in Africa C in North America D in Europe
Câu 13: The word “ blend” in the passage is closest in meaning to….
Câu 14: The word “ jazz” is considered to have come into regular use in around….
A the second half of the 20th century B the second half of the 19th century
C the first half of the 19th century D the first half of the 20th century
Câu 15: The word “ premised” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
Câu 16: The jazz music originally came from…
A a variety of African sources B non musical activities
C folk, holy and labor songs D folk and holy songs
Câu 17: It can be inferred from the passage that….
Trang 3A jazz musicians play prewritten music
B it is necessary to test the improvisation skills before performance
C Jazz musicians have to improvise their music in group.
D it is free for Jazz musicians to play as they wish around a theme.
Câu 18: Which of the following year was jazz popular outside the United States?
Câu 19: The best way to preserve Jazz is………….
A written scores and recorded performance B written scores
Câu 20: All of the following are characteristics of Jazz EXCEPT….?
A a printed score for the music B a ragtime piano.
C a melody played by the trumpet D a large number of percussion instruments Choose the best answer to complete each sentence
Câu 21: The depleted column was barely able to… the enemy attack.
Câu 22: She… till the early hours listening to pop music.
A caught me up B kept me up C took me up D held me up.
Câu 23: Be careful! There’s a wasps’ nest Don’t… it
Câu 24: He arrived wearing a suit, but he put on his… before he went into the workshop.
A overcoat B overalls C underclothes D overwork
Câu 25: We didn’t much like the neighbor at first, but… We grew quite fond of them.
A against time B by the time C at the same time D in time
Câu 26: I must take this watch to be repaired as it… over 20 minutes a day.
Câu 27: Owing to the fog his flight from Karachi was…
Câu 28: I… happy to see him, but I didn’t have time.
A will have been B would have been C will be D would be
Câu 29: The engine of the plane let out a huge……
Câu 30: It is essential that the professor… warmly welcomed at the airport.
Câu 31: … bacteria in foods are killed, as they are during baking or stewing, decay is slowed
down
Câu 32: Private daring felt proud when the general said: You… a medal!”
Câu 33: Modern farm animals are the result of centuries of selective….
A reproduction B cultivation C breeding D mating
Câu 34: Most animals in captivity have to be fed and… at least twice a day.
Câu 35: people who live in this cities spend their lives in an atmosphere of… Noise.
A continual B continuing C continuous D continued.
Trang 4Câu 36: One of the tigers has got… Warn everyone of the danger!
Câu 37: The… of the air has certainly brought great benefits to man.
Câu 38: “ well cats are very good at catching mice around the house”.
“……… ”
A You can say that again B Nothing more to say
C Yes, I hope so D No, dogs are very good too.
Câu 39: The operating principles of the telephone are… they were in the nineteenth century.
A the same as today B the same today as
Câu 40: My sister doesn’t like to travel by plane She says she likes to keep both feet on solid…
Câu 41: A bridge must be strong enough to support its own weight… the weight of the people
and vehicles that use it
A as long as B so well as C as far as D as well as
Câu 42: Schik claimed… from military service as he was a foreign national
A exception B exemption C demobilization D liability.
Câu 43: A: “ I would like to invite you to our wedding anniversary this Saturday morning.”
B: “ ……… ”
A How about going to the cinema?
B I am sorry Can you come to my place/
C Thank you for your request, but I’m sorry I can’t really come.
D I would love to come but I have prior commitments I’m sorry.
Câu 44: A: “ Where is my bag?” B: “………”
A there it is B there is it C here you are D here are you
Câu 45: She is quite… and is certainly capable of doing a more demanding job than the one she
is doing now
Mark the letter A,B , C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
Câu 46: The twins have the same identical birthmarks on their cheeks.
Câu 47: The teacher tried to make the classes enjoyable experiences for the students so they
would take greater interest in the subject
A tried to make B in the C would take D so
Câu 48: Beaten by Holyfield , his position was not highly appreciated in world boxing.
Câu 49: The streets are wet There must be a heavy rain last night
Câu 50: The basic elements of public-opinion research are interviewers, questionnaires,
tabulating equipment, and to sample population
Trang 5A tabulating B basic element C are D to sample
Choose the word(A,B,C or D) which is stressed differently from the rest
Câu 51: A approach B received C nowadays D communicate
Câu 52: A without B evidence C withdrawal D consider
Câu 53: A memory B interval C interpret D minerals
Câu 54: A businessman B engineers C understand D seventeen
Câu 55: A studies B answer C countryside D deny
Choose the most suitable word from among A,B,C or D to complete the passage
There is no doubt that a common language used throughout the world would do much to bring countries (56) _to each other Though it is becoming (57) _ easy to move from place to place, our (58) _ to communicate with one another gives rise to (59) _… (60) _ and makes real contact between people of different nationalities (61) _ Many attempts have been made to overcome this problem and they have all failed The fear of foreign influence and (62) _ rules out the universal (63) _ of anyone of the (64) _ major languages (65) _of this difficulty, many linguists have constructed artificial languages which could have
no possible political overtones They have argued that a language of this sort would perform much the same service as Latin did in Middle Ages
Câu 57: A increasing B increasingly C increased D increasely
Câu 58: A ability B unability C inability D disability
Câu 59: A numbered B numberous C numerous D numeral
C understandingly D misunderstanding
Câu 61: A possibilities B impossibilities C impossible D possible
Câu 62: A dominating B dominations C dominate D domination
Câu 63: A acceptance B accepting C acceptation D acception
Câu 64: A existed B existing C existence D existent
Câu 65: A unawaring B awaring C aware D unaware
Read the text below then answer the questions 66-75
According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instruction before takeoff and ask questions if you have uncertainties You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates During takeoffs and landings, you are advisable to keep your feet flat on the
Trang 6floor Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exist and count the rows of your seats between
you and the exists so that you can reach them in the dark if necessary.
In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane comes to a complete stop If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing
If possible, , wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation To evacuate as quickly as
possible, follow crew commands and do not take personal belong with you Do not jump on
escape slides before they are fully inflated, and when you jump, do so with your arms and legs
extended in front of you When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and smoke near the wreckage
Câu 66: What is the main topic of the passage?
A safety instructions in air travel.
B guideline for increasing aircraft passenger survival
C airline industry accident statistics
D procedures for evacuation aircraft.
Câu 67: Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instruction….
A if smoke is in the cabin B before take-off
C in an emergency D before locating the exists
Câu 68: According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor…
A throughout the flight B especially during landings
C Only if an accident is possible D during take-offs and landings
Câu 69: According to the passage, which exists should an airline passenger locate before
take-off?
A the ones with counted rows of seats between them.
B the two closest to the passenger’s seat
C the ones that can be found in the dark
D the nearest one
Câu 70: The word “them” in line 8 refers to…
Câu 71: It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in
aircrafts if they…
A wear a safety belt B don’t smoke in or near a plane.
C keep their heads low D read airline safety statistics.
Câu 72: Airline passengers are advised to do all of the following EXCEPT…………
A locate the nearest exist
B ask questions about safety
C fasten their seatbelts before take-off
D carry personal belongings in an emergency
Câu 73: The word “ evacuate’’ in the passage is closest in meaning to….
Câu 74: The word “ inflated” in the passage is closest in meaning to…
Câu 75: Where does the author mention what to do if you don’t understand the instruction?
A line 1-7 B Line 15-16 C line 2-5 D line 8-16.
Trang 7Choose A,B,C or D to show the word, phrase or sentence which is different in meaning from the underlined or the original one
Câu 76: Nothing would encourage my brother to join the navy.
A give enough confidence B fail to give compliment
C try hard to persuade D find ways to dissuade
Câu 77: all the people I have contact with disapprove of the changes.
A not any people I have contact with approve of the changes
B all of the people I contact disapprove of the changes.
C all the people whom I have contact with approve of the change
D none of the people I have contact with approves of the changes.
Câu 78: Her teacher seriously underrated her academic abilities.
A overvalued B miscalculated C overlooked D underestimated
Câu 79: Write it again more carefully or he won’t be able to read it.
A if you didn’t write it again more carefully, he won’t be able to read it.
B he will be able to read it even if you don’t write it again more carefully.
C he will be able to read it if you write it again more carefully
D he will be able to read it even if you don’t write it again carefully.
Câu 80: I wouldn’t sniff at the chance of a job, whatever it was
A take B be indifferent C be interested D lose
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