ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐH – CĐ LẦN I ( 2010 - 2011 ) MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - Mã đề:167 ppsx

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

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TRƯỜNG THPT MINH KHAI ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐH – CĐ LẦN I ( 2010 - 2011 )

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - THỜI GIAN: 90 PHÚT

Mã đề:167 (gồm 05 trang)

Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions

3 A personal B semester C eternal D opponent

4 A composition B anniversary C celebration D television

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

6 Twenty -five people ……….killed in that traffic accident

A reported to be B are reporting to be C are reported being D are reported to be

7 The woman said she ………in the village for over fifty years

A has been living B was living C had been living D lives

8 US scientists claim that they ……… a new vaccine against malaria

A developed B have developed C had developed D was developing

9 Jane appears ……… some weight Has she been ill?

A having lost B having been lost C to have lost D to have been lost

10 I like babysitting although the children always _ a mess

11 The school required that every student _before September 1st

A register B registered C registers D was registered

12 She resented _ waiting for hours in front of the cinema

A to be kept B keeping C being kept D being keeping

13 I'd rather walk _ a bus

A than catch B to catch C to catching D than catching

14 I have never been windsurfing, but I'd love to have at it

15 We love HANOI, _ in the spring

16 The girls and flowers _ he painted were vivid

17 A: What did you think of the book ?

B: _ the books I’ve read It was the most interesting

18 Be careful with your gun! You may _ somebody

19 She has just bought _ A an old interesting painting French B a French interesting old painting

C a French old interesting painting D an interesting old French painting

20 Down into the cave ……… A did the rescue party go B the rescue party went

C went the rescue party D did go the rescue party

21 His father is a bank manager, ………… makes him easy to have a good job

A whom B who C that D which

22 A: “Could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?”

B: “ ” A Sorry for this convenient B I have no clue

C Not at all D Sorry, I’m a new comer here

23 If he _ a crime, he _ in prison presently

A had not committed/ would not be B had not committed/ would not have been

C did not committed/ would not be D does not commit/ will not be

24 A: “May I come in?”

B: “ “ A Feel free B Yes, no problem C You’re welcome D Sorry, let’s wait

25 All the girls in the school were wearing jeans, except two; one wore a blouse and a skirt and wore a dress

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

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26 The most butterfly eggs are coated with a sticky substance that holds them to plants

A B C D

27 I thought the second hotel we stayed in was a lot more friendly

A B C D

28 Tom wants to be a doctor when he will grow up

A B C D

29 The salad tasted so well that my brother returned to the salad bar for another helping

A B C D

30 This exercise is so difficult for all of us to do in 10 minutes

A B C D

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

Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (31) _ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say Facial (32) _ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (33) _ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide The art

of being (34) _ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way For example, we may understand that they are in fact (35) _ to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (36) _ stability This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (37) _ results For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (38) _ into their private lives

After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (39) medical information Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person

is likely to be a (40) employee or a valuable colleague?

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

The official residence of the president of the United States is the White House, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,

in Washington, D.C The Commissioners of the District of Columbia held a meeting in 1792 and decided to hold a

contest for the best design for the Presidential House James Hoban, an architect born in Ireland, was the winner His

bid for the construction of the mansion asked for $200,000, but the final cost of the building came to twice that amount

The work on the project began during the same year, and the grounds of approximately one and a half miles west of the

Capitol Hill were chosen by Major Pierre-Charles L.Enfant, who was in charge of city planning However, the construction continued for several more years, and George Washington had stepped down as president before the building was habitable When John Adams, the second president of the United States and his wife Abigail moved in

1800, only six rooms had been completed

The grey sandstone walls of the house were painted white during construction, and the color of the paint gave the building its name The building was burned on August 24, 1814, and James Hoban reconstructed the house for President James Monroe and his family, who moved there in 1817 The north portico was added to the building in 1829, water pipes were installed in 1833, gas lighting in 1848, and electricity in 1891 In 1948, inspectors announced that the

building was so dilapidated that it was beyond repair and suggested that it was cheaper to construct a new one than

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repair the existing dwelling However, the national sentiment was to keep the original form intact, and Congress

appropriated $5.4 million dollars for repairs In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy launched a program to redecorate the rooms

and appointed a Fine Arts Committee to make choices of furnishing and colors

The house of the president accords its residents a great deal of space The living quarters contain 107 rooms, 40 corridors, and 19 baths The White House contains a doctor's suite, a dentist's office, a large solarium, a broadcasting room, and a two-floor basement for storage and service rooms The office in which the president works is not located in the White House, but in a separate building called the West Wing The White House stands on 16 acres of park like land and overlooks a broad lawn, flower gardens, and wood groves

41 The word “contest” is closest in meaning to

A hearing B tournament C competition D computation

42 What does the passage imply about the cost of the White House construction?

A It was proposed at the meeting of the commissioners B It did not adhere to the original estimate

C It was not included in the architectural design D It was considered excessive for the presidential home

43 The word "grounds" is closest in meaning to

A high ground B several lots C hills D site

44 It can be inferred from the passage that

A George Washington often used the White House steps

B George Washington contributed to the White House design

C George Washington never lived in the White House

D The White House was excluded from the city planning

45 The author of the passage implies that the construction of the main White House building continued

A up to 1800 B after 1800 C until 1814 D until 1792

46 The word "dilapidated" is closest in meaning to

A ornate B run-down C old-fashioned D obscure

47 What can be inferred about the White House from the information in the second paragraph?

A Few changes occurred in the structure' in the first half of the 20th century

B The building was modernized extensively during one decade

C Running water was installed in the second half of the 19th century

D Each president added new features to the building's conveniences

48 The word "appropriated" is closest in meaning to

A accumulated B authorized C accosted D increased

49 The word "launched" is closest in meaning to

A began B praised C lavished D requested

50 The passage mentions all of the following White House premises EXCEPT _

A hallways B kitchen C medical offices D storage rooms

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

each of the blanks

In the western customs (51) _ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (52) _ bow is sufficient Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon Business cards are often (53) _ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (54) _ hands The Chinese are (55) _ applauders You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye (56) _ and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors (57) _, in smaller communities, visitors may

be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares (58) _ speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors So, avoid (59) _ or any prolonged form of body contact Public displays of affection are very rare On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains In this case, (60) _ are neither offered nor expected The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners

53 A exchanged B changed C transferred D converted

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54 A pair B couple C double D both

55 A enthusiast B enthusiastic C enthusiasm D enthusiastically

57 A Moreover B Furthermore C However D Whatever

58 A Generally B Successfully C Fortunately D Expectedly

60 A Contacts B Apologies C Gestures D Saying goodbye

Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct

What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by

poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the

Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet

Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways Some countries, in an effort to

circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal's reserves They then charge admission prices

to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support

This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals Another response to the increase in

animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species This has had some effect, but

by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed

61 What is the main topic of the passage?

C Problems with industrialization D The Bengal tiger

62 The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following?

A Trained hunters B Concerned scientists C Illegal hunters D Enterprising researchers

63 The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following?

A independence B insensitivity C indirectness D incompetence

64 The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast:

A A statement and an illustration B A problem and a solution

C A comparison and a contrast D Specific and general information

65 What does the word “this” refer to in the passage?

C The decrease in the Bengal tiger population D Interest in material gain

66 Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?

67 Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”?

68 The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A raise B make a payment on C lower D make an investment toward

69 What does the term “international boycott” refer to?

A Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks B A global increase in animal survival

C Buying and selling of animal products overseas D A refusal to buy animal products worldwide

70 Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best way to make the sentence from the cues

71 fact/ her son/ out/ danger/ bring/ her/ some relief

A The fact that her son was out of danger brought her some relief

B The fact that her son was out of danger which brought her some relief

C The fact that her son is out of danger brought her some relief

D The fact that her son is out of danger has brought her some relief

72 be sure/ good seat/ your tickets / should/ bought/ advance

A I’m sure about a good seat for your tickets should be bought in advance

B To be sure of a good seat, your tickets should be bought in advance

C To be sure of a good seat for your tickets should be bought in advance

D To be sure of a good seat, your tickets should be bought advance

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73 How/ ungrateful/ you/ not/ greet/ former/ teacher/ meet/ him

A How ungrateful of you not to greet your former teacher when you met him

B How ungrateful you are not to greet your former teacher when you met him

C How ungrateful to you not to greet your former teacher when you met him

D How ungrateful of you not to greet your former teacher to met him

74 Only when/ general’s personal diaries/ publish/ truth/ come out

A Only when the general’s personal diaries were published the truth come out

B Only when the general’s personal diaries had been published the truth come out

C Only when were the general’s personal diaries published the truth came out

D Only when the general’s personal diaries were published did the truth come out

75 But for/ father/ early/ retirement/ Richard/ not take over/ family business

A But for the father has early retirement, Richard did not take over the family business

B But for the father’s early retirement, Richard would not take over the family business

C But for the father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family business

D But for the father’s early retirement, Richard did not take over the family business

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

76 I didn’t expect it to be such a boring lecture

A The lecture was much boring than I had expected

B I think I shouldn’t attend the lecture

C It was a more boring lecture than I expected

D I found it boring to attend the lecture

77 I don’t think he has escaped through such a small hole

A He can’t have escaped through such a small hole

B He shouldn’t have escaped through such a small hole

C He might not have escaped through such a small hole

D He must not have escaped through such a small hole

78 I think you ought to have your coat dry-cleaned

A I think your coat need dry-cleaning

B It was necessary for your coat to dry-clean

C I think you should have your coat dry-cleaning

D I think your coat needs dry-cleaning

79 It was because he was driving so fast that he skidded off the road

A If he hadn’t been driving so fast, he wouldn’t have skidded off the road

B If he hadn’t driven so fast, he wouldn’t have skidded off the road

C If he were fast, he wouldn’t skid off the road

D If he weren’t driving so fast, he wouldn’t have skidded off the road

80 I hardly had time to step inside the office before the phone started ringing

A I had hardly stepped inside the office than the phone started ringing

B Hardly had the phone started ringing when I stepped inside the office

C No sooner had I stepped inside the office than the phone started ringing

D As soon as the phone started ringing, I stepped inside the office

TRƯỜNG THPT MINH KHAI ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐH – CĐ LẦN I ( 2009 - 2010 )

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - THỜI GIAN: 90 PHÚT

Mã đề: 325 (gồm 05 trang)

Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh:

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

1 The most butterfly eggs are coated with a sticky substance that holds them to plants

A B C D

2 I thought the second hotel we stayed in was a lot more friendly

A B C D

3 Tom wants to be a doctor when he will grow up

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A B C D

4 The salad tasted so well that my brother returned to the salad bar for another helping

A B C D

5 This exercise is so difficult for all of us to do in 10 minutes

A B C D

The official residence of the president of the United States is the White House, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,

in Washington, D.C The Commissioners of the District of Columbia held a meeting in 1792 and decided to hold a

contest for the best design for the Presidential House James Hoban, an architect born in Ireland, was the winner His

bid for the construction of the mansion asked for $200,000, but the final cost of the building came to twice that amount

The work on the project began during the same year, and the grounds of approximately one and a half miles west of the

Capitol Hill were chosen by Major Pierre-Charles L.Enfant, who was in charge of city planning However, the construction continued for several more years, and George Washington had stepped down as president before the building was habitable When John Adams, the second president of the United States and his wife Abigail moved in

1800, only six rooms had been completed

The grey sandstone walls of the house were painted white during construction, and the color of the paint gave the building its name The building was burned on August 24, 1814, and James Hoban reconstructed the house for President James Monroe and his family, who moved there in 1817 The north portico was added to the building in 1829, water pipes were installed in 1833, gas lighting in 1848, and electricity in 1891 In 1948, inspectors announced that the

building was so dilapidated that it was beyond repair and suggested that it was cheaper to construct a new one than

repair the existing dwelling However, the national sentiment was to keep the original form intact, and Congress

appropriated $5.4 million dollars for repairs In 1961, Jacqueline Kennedy launched a program to redecorate the rooms

and appointed a Fine Arts Committee to make choices of furnishing and colors

The house of the president accords its residents a great deal of space The living quarters contain 107 rooms, 40 corridors, and 19 baths The White House contains a doctor's suite, a dentist's office, a large solarium, a broadcasting room, and a two-floor basement for storage and service rooms The office in which the president works is not located in the White House, but in a separate building called the West Wing The White House stands on 16 acres of park like land and overlooks a broad lawn, flower gardens, and wood groves

6 The word “contest” is closest in meaning to

A hearing B tournament C competition D computation

7 What does the passage imply about the cost of the White House construction?

A It was proposed at the meeting of the commissioners B It did not adhere to the original estimate

C It was not included in the architectural design D It was considered excessive for the presidential home

8 The word "grounds" is closest in meaning to

A high ground B several lots C hills D site

9 It can be inferred from the passage that

A George Washington often used the White House steps

B George Washington contributed to the White House design

C George Washington never lived in the White House

D The White House was excluded from the city planning

10 The author of the passage implies that the construction of the main White House building continued

A up to 1800 B after 1800 C until 1814 D until 1792

11 The word "dilapidated" is closest in meaning to

A ornate B run-down C old-fashioned D obscure

12 What can be inferred about the White House from the information in the second paragraph?

A Few changes occurred in the structure' in the first half of the 20th century

B The building was modernized extensively during one decade

C Running water was installed in the second half of the 19th century

D Each president added new features to the building's conveniences

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13 The word "appropriated" is closest in meaning to

A accumulated B authorized C accosted D increased

14 The word "launched" is closest in meaning to

A began B praised C lavished D requested

15 The passage mentions all of the following White House premises EXCEPT _

A hallways B kitchen C medical offices D storage rooms

In the western customs (16) _ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (17) _ bow is sufficient Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon Business cards are often (18) _ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (19) _ hands The Chinese are (20) _ applauders You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye (21) _ and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors (22) _, in smaller communities, visitors may

be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares (23) _ speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors So, avoid (24) _ or any prolonged form of body contact Public displays of affection are very rare On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains In this case, (25) _ are neither offered nor expected The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners

18 A exchanged B changed C transferred D converted

20 A enthusiast B enthusiastic C enthusiasm D enthusiastically

22 A Moreover B Furthermore C However D Whatever

23 A Generally B Successfully C Fortunately D Expectedly

25 A Contacts B Apologies C Gestures D Saying goodbye

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions

27 A satisfying B interesting C expecting D terrifying

28 A personal B semester C eternal D opponent

29 A composition B anniversary C celebration D television

Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (31) _ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say Facial (32) _ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (33) _ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide The art

of being (34) _ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way For example, we may understand that they are in fact (35) _ to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down However it is not difficult to present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (36) _ stability This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (37) _ results For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (38) _ into their private lives

After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or her family doctor to provide (39) medical information Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person

is likely to be a (40) employee or a valuable colleague?

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33 A notion B feeling C view D reaction

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

41 Twenty -five people ……….killed in that traffic accident

A reported to be B are reporting to be C are reported being D are reported to be

42 The woman said she ………in the village for over fifty years

A has been living B was living C had been living D lives

43 US scientists claim that they ……… a new vaccine against malaria

A developed B have developed C had developed D was developing

44 Jane appears ……… some weight Has she been ill?

A having lost B having been lost C to have lost D to have been lost

45 I like babysitting although the children always _ a mess

46 The school required that every student _before September 1st

A register B registered C registers D was registered

47 She resented _ waiting for hours in front of the cinema

A to be kept B keeping C being kept D being keeping

48 I'd rather walk _ a bus

A than catch B to catch C to catching D than catching

49 I have never been windsurfing, but I'd love to have at it

50 We love HANOI, _ in the spring

A mostly B most C especially D specially

51 The girls and flowers _ he painted were vivid

52 A: What did you think of the book ?

B: _ the books I’ve read It was the most interesting

53 Be careful with your gun! You may _ somebody

54 She has just bought _ A an old interesting painting French B a French interesting old painting

C a French old interesting painting D an interesting old French painting

55 Down into the cave ……… A did the rescue party go B the rescue party went

C went the rescue party D did go the rescue party

56 His father is a bank manager, ………… makes him easy to have a good job

A whom B who C that D which

57 A: “Could you tell me how to get to the nearest post office?”

B: “ ” A Sorry for this convenient B I have no clue

C Not at all D Sorry, I’m a new comer here

58 If he _ a crime, he _ in prison presently

A had not committed/ would not be B had not committed/ would not have been

C did not committed/ would not be D does not commit/ will not be

59 A: “May I come in?”

B: “ “ A Feel free B Yes, no problem C You’re welcome D Sorry, let’s wait

60 All the girls in the school were wearing jeans, except two, one wore a blouse and a skirt and wore a dress

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Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300 By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct

What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by

poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction Animals such as the

Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet