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KỲ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 1 Năm học 2010 - 2011

Môn: Tiếng Anh

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;

(80 câu trắc nghiệm)

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Số báo danh: Mã đề thi 108

Questions 1 - 10 : Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each

question

For many years, scientists have speculated that the cataclysmic impact of an asteroid with the earth was responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs approximately 65 million years ago Previous discoveries and

results have hinted that an asteroid two kilometers in diameter struck the Yucatan peninsula in Eastern Mexico This impact, stronger than one thousand nuclear explosions, is speculated to have cast a cloud of dust

and debris into the atmosphere, covering the entire surface of the earth and blocking out the sun and consequently lowering the surface temperature of the earth

With such a radical change in the earth’s environment, scientists believe that over 90% of all animal and plant species were eradicated Only after millions of years did plants and animals even begin to recover But,

the reign of the dinosaurs had ended and the age of mammals had begun

The crucial link that has held this theory together has been the element iridium Iridium is not commonly

found on either the surface of the earth or inside the crust It is more commonly found in asteroids or

meteorites throughout the solar system Scientists have hypothesized that after the asteroid impacted the earth,

an even layer of iridium sediment settled over the global and eventually became part of its surface The theory,

of course, has depended on the discovery of such an existing layer of iridium

Unfortunately, scientists have never been able to offer absolute proof that this asteroid impact ever occurred Recently, however, a discovery may go a long way toward validating these scientists’ theories In

1996, a team of marine biologists excavated samples of rock from the floor of the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Bermuda Found thousands of meters below the sea, these samples contain iridium similar to those found in the Yucatan peninsula thousands of kilometers away At first, scientists were skeptical whether the samples were from the same time period But sissnce carbon dating placed them to 65 million years ago, their doubts were quickly alleviated Since then, many of the other theories for the demise of the dinosaur have been finally laid to rest

Question 1: This passage mainly discusses a theory about

A the extinction of the dinosaurs

B which type of dinosaur roamed where

C archeological evidence from Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean

D why the dinosaurs turned into birds and reptiles

Question 2: According to the passage, approximately how large was the asteroid that scientists believe

struck the Earth?

A 2 kilometers in diameter B 65 kilometers in diameter

C 1000 kilometers in diameter D 99 kilometers in diameter

Question 3: The word “hinted” is closest in meaning to

Question 4: The word “cast” is closest in meaning to

Question 5: What can be inferred from the passage about asteroid impact mentioned in lines 6 – 8?

A New plants and animals evolved with the changed environment

B The climate remained fairly constant

C The gravitational force from the earth’s core is altered

D A planetary defense system formed

Question 6: The word “reign” is closest in meaning to

Question 7: The word “It” in line 10 refers to

Question 8: What does fourth paragraph of the passage mainly discuss?

A The discovery of ancient fossils located far beneath the ocean floor

B The major processes that have created the Earth’s crust

C Recent discoveries that may confirm the asteroid impact hypothesis

D The composition of the ocean floor in the Atlantic Ocean

Question 9: According to the passage, the iridium found beneath the ocean floor near Bermuda

A is similar to the iridium found on the Yucatan peninsula

B originated from dinosaur remains

C can be refined into fossil fuels

D was chemically manufactured by miners

Question 10: The paragraph following the passage probably discusses

A The relationship between volcanic activity and dinosaur extinction

B Why dinosaurs lived where they did

C Recent computer imagery of dinosaur movement

D the possibility of a future asteroid impact

Questions 11 - 20 : Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best option to fit each space

When I was a boy, children always objected to wearing school uniform but teachers were keen (11) …… it because they said all of us looked alike, otherwise, they said, children would compete with (12) …… and the poor children would be unhappy, because people would see straight away how poor they were In recent years, however, many schools have (13) …… the idea of making children (14) …… uniform but, funnily enough, now that children can wear what they like, they have adopted (15) ……

When some journalists visited a (16) …… they found that all the boys and girls were dressed in jeans because (17) …… wants to look different (18) …… the other children in the class Parents (19) …… not be as happy about this as children, but they ought to be, because this new kind of uniform is (20) …… the children like, not something they have been forced to wear

Question 12: A themselves B each other C herself D another

Question 13: A given up B left over C taken off D put out

Question 15: A a prober uniform B an own uniform

Question 16: A school at London B London’s school

Question 20: A a one what B one what C a one that D one that

Questions 21 - 50 : These are incomplete sentences Choose one best option to complete each sentence Question 21: I got everyone in the family ……… Jane’s birthday card before I sent it to her

Question 22: The government hopes to ……… its plans for introducing cable TV

Question 23: His house is mine

A twice bigger B twice as big as C as two times big as D as big as twice

Question 24: David: Would you like to have dinner with me?

Claire: ………

A I’m happy B Yes, so do I C Yes, I’d love to D Yes, I would

Question 25: I think …… at the train station will surprise Aunt Kate

Question 26: When people have arguments, Pam wants to know what they are fighting about I often tell her

not to stick her …… in other people’s business

Question 27: Is there anything else you want to ask?

A that B where C whom D what

Question 28: When the tenants failed to pay their bill, the authorities decided to ……… the gas supply to the

flat

Question 29: For ……… , it is certain that in the future some things will be very different

Question 30: The initiative for founding the Red Cross came ……… a Swiss man called Jean Henri Dunant

Question 31: It was …… that we went for a hike in the mountain

A such nice a day B so a nice day C such a day nice D so nice a day

Question 32: If only he us the true in the first place, things wouldn’t have gone so wrong

A should have told B would have told C has told D had told

Question 33: We insisted …… by the manager

Question 34: He’s ……… leaving his room untidy

Question 35: In Britain, for centuries male doctors were ……… of their female colleagues

Question 36: He got down one knee, pulled out a ring and popped the …………

Question 37: John: What about collecting used paper, bottles and cans every day?

Lan: ……… Let’s do that

A No, it’s interesting, isn’t it? B That’s a good idea

Question 38: According …… the US Census Bureau the world's population will reach 7.6 billion people by

2020

Question 39: I truly appreciated ……… to give the commencement address, but I wasn’t able to accept the

honor because of a previous commitment

Question 40: Susan: What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!

Ann: ………

A You are telling a lie B Thank you very much I’m afraid

C I don’t like your sayings D Thank you for your compliment

Question 41: Due to industrialization, we have to cope …… the fact that many species are in danger of

extinction

Question 42: One condition of this job is that you must be………….to work at the weekend

Question 43: “Why are you so mad?” “You …… me you weren’t coming to dinner I waited for you for two hours.”

A should told B should tell C should had told D should have told

Question 44: Seat belt laws were introduced ……… traffic fatalities would be reduced

A such that B in order that C provided that D so as to

Question 45: Jane: Make yourself at home

Mary: ………

C That’s very nice Thank you D Not at all Don’t mention it

Question 46: more carefully , he would not have had the accident yesterday

C Unless Peter had driven D If had Peter driven

Question 47: Barbara is motivated to study ……… the fact that a good education can improve her life

Question 48: He couldn’t give a ……… explanation for his actions

A dissatisfied B satisfy C satisfaction D satisfactory

Question 49: A fisherman’s life is no ……… The sea cab be rough, and fishermen sleep for only a few

hours a day

A refreshment B bed of roses C entertainment D bed of sleeping

Question 50: I complete silence now while I try this experiment

Questions 51 - 55 : Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others

Question 51: A conical B supportive C determine D contractual

Question 52: A marvelous B consider C attention D excited

Question 53: A philosophy B interfere C punctuality D economics

Question 54: A measurement B appearance C ancestor D counterpart

Question 55: A romantic B counterpart C discussion D appearance

Questions 56 - 60 : In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct Question 56: Jack London was one of the most famous American writer

A B C D

Question 57: In general the only kind of cells that can not replace itself are the nerve cells

A B C D

Question 58: Although caffeine is a moderately habit-forming drug, coffee is not regarded as harmfully to

A B C

the average healthy adult

D

Question 59: In the human body, blood flows from a heart through the arteries, and it returns through the

veins A B C D

Question 60: Ocean currents that help transfer heat from the equator to the poles, thereby creating a more

A B C D balanced global environment

Questions 61 - 70 : After each sentence below, there are four sentences marked A, B, C, and D Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one

Question 61: Did you see Alice at the meeting last week?

A Did you have an appointment with Alice at the meeting last night?

B Did you see Alice and then come with her to the meeting last week?

C Did you catch sight of Alice at the meeting last week?

D Was there a meeting with Alice last week?

Question 62: “He is a reliable person, which is different from what people think.”

A Contrary to what people think, he is reliable

B He, who is reliable, is not what people think

C Contrary to what people think, he is unreliable

D People think differently about reliable person

Question 63: Under no circumstances should you leave her alone

A In certain circumstance, leaving her alone is a must

B Her loneliness is a circumstance you should take notice of

C Whatever happens, do not leave her alone

D Leave her alone if necessary

Question 64: Many people believe that God created the world

A It believes that god created the world B God is believe to created the world

C The world is believed God created D God is believed to have created the world

Question 65: Peter takes after his father in many ways

A Peter looks very much like his father B Peter gives way to his father

C Peter takes his father away many times D Peter hardly resembles his father

Question 66: He never has any successful results, even though he tries hard

A He never tries hard, so he never has any successful results

B However successful he is, he never tries hard

C His hard work results in his successful result

D He doesn"t seem to succeed in anything however hard he tries

Question 67: Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye

A I disturbed the meeting because I said goodbye

B I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting

C I would rather disturb the meeting than leave without saying goodbye

D The meeting was disturbed as I left saying goodbye

Question 68: Julia couldn’t pass the driving test because she was so nervous

A Julia could pass the driving test if she hadn’t been so nervous

B Julia could have passed the driving test if she hadn’t been so nervous

C Julia will pass the driving test if she wasn’t so nervous

D Julia could pass the driving test if she wasn’t very nervous

Question 69: No sooner had they got on the plane than the engine started

A They trouble starting the engine of the plane

B They were too late to get on the plane

C They did not have enough time to get on the plane

D The engine started as soon as they got on the plane

Question 70: He is not flexible in his work; that is why he doesn"t have many friends

A Inflexibility in his work is not why he doesn"t have many friends

B Having almost no friends makes him inflexible in his work

C He is not popular with many people although he is flexible in his work

D Such is his inflexibility in his work that he doesn"t have many friends

Questions 71 - 80 : Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each

question

HAPPY HOURS

Happy hours are not necessarily happy nor do they last for an hour, but they have become a part of ritual of the office worker and businessman On weekdays in pubs and bars throughout America, there is the late afternoon happy hour The time may vary from place to place, but usually it is held from four to seven After the workday is finished, office workers in larger cities and small towns take a relaxing pause and do not go directly home to the hearth They head off instead for the nearest bar or pub to be with friends, coworkers and colleges Within minutes the pub is filled to capacity with businessman and secretaries, payroll clerks and stock executives They gather around the bar like birds around fountain or forest animals around a watering hole and gossip about the intrigues of office life or matters more personal This is their oasis; the place to unwind from the day’s stress at the office At these happy hours, social binding occurs between people who share the same workplace or similar professions They may gossip about each other or talk about a planned project that has yet to meet a headline In this sense, these places become extensions of the workplace and may constitute a good portion of one’s social life These happy hours are those late afternoon chances to unwind after work and relax before returning home Conversations which may begin quietly and with the reserve, rise gradually from a chatter to roar The oasis quickly fills up with smoke Coarse laughter may cackle in the air as a way to diffuse the tensions of the day The festive mood, heightened by the feeling of relief, competes with a TV broadcasting the latest update of CNN evening news or a sports game already in progress The price of drinks at this time are most often reduced They are usually half – priced, and some pubs even offer d’oeuvres which are placed on the counter for complementary picking Cheaper places may only served popcorn, potato chips and cheese with crackers Places of higher quality and favored by richer clientele may go so far as to present a smorgasbord of Swedish meatballs, chicken wings, miniature franks and deviled eggs When a happy hour draws to an end, the crow quietly disperses in dribs and drabs like a Diaspora in a biblical desert going off to domestic land of milk and honey When it is finally over, the cost of the drinks goes up

Question 71: How long are happy hours?

A They last as long as there are customers

B It varies from place to place and the price of drinks

C Not exactly an hour but maybe a little bit longer

D They are exactly two hours

Question 72: What are the usual times for a happy hour?

A between 4 p.m to 7 p.m B from 6 p.m until 9 p.m

Question 73: Who usually attend happy hours?

A Teachers and school administrators B College students and young people

C Office workers and business people D Housewives

Question 74: What is the purpose of happy hours?

A To help people unwind from the stress of their jobs

B To bring in extra business

C To have a chance to drink cheaply

D To give people happy feeling

Question 75: What kinds of conversation occurs at happy hours?

A Serious conversation B General gossip and light business talk

C A lot of joking around with the bartender D Not much talking but a lot of drinking

Question 76: What is the atmosphere of a happy hour?

C shallow and superficial D light and friendly

Question 77: What about the cost of alcoholic drinks during a happy hour?

A The are reduced, usually half – price

B The price is the same but the glasses are larger

C The first drink is free; the others are at full price

D The drinks are the same but the food is free

Question 78: What may be served as a complementary offering to the drinks at the happy hour?

A Potato chips, cheese and crackers

B Nothing is served but you can bring your own snacks

C Hors d’oeuvres are served at reduced prices

D A full course menu

Question 79: What happens when the happy hour is over?

A People go to have dinner in a restaurant B The bar becomes silent

C The bar get ready to close D The cost of drinks goes up to usual price

Question 80: Why have some places recently discontinued the practice of happy hours?

A The economic situation has made it too costly

B Instead of going to happy hours more and more people choose to drink at home

C Because some people drink too much at the happy hour and drive home unsafely

D Many people have stopped drinking because of health reasons

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