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Số 45 – Bà Triệu – Hà Đông ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC 2013 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU Từ Question 1 đến Question 80 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indica

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3 Số 45 – Bà Triệu – Hà Đông

ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC 2013

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (Từ Question 1 đến Question 80)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 1: After many years of unsuccessfully endeavoring to form his own orchestra, Glenn Miller finally

achieved world fame in 1939 as a big band leader

Question 2: The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well

-informed

A easily seen B beautiful C popular D suspicious

-Question 3: “Please speak up a bit more, Jason You’re hardly loud enough to be heard from the back”, the

teacher said

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 4: Due to hard living conditions, some mountainous areas in the Northwest of Vietnam are thinly

populated

Question 5: Education is desperately needed in many countries with a high percentage of population being unable to read and write

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 questions.

Question 6: Being just on the point of closing the shop, the shop assistant was not happy with the arrival of a

late customer.

A The assistant closed the shop very late because a customer turned up at the last moment and he had to deal with her

B The shop assistant was hurrying to close the shop, but just then, a customer arrived

C Although the shop assistant wasn't pleased to have a customer as he was closing the shop, he gave his service away

D The shop assistant didn't like it when a customer arrived just as he was closing the shop

Question 7: It’s your duty to finish your homework before you go to school.

A You were supposed to finish your homework before you go to school

B Your homework is supposed to be finished before going to school

C That your homework is finished before you go to school is your duty

D Your duty finishing your homework before you go to school is necessary

Question 8: The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.

A The likelihood is that the Prime Minister will call an early general election

B The likelihood is great that the Prime Minister will call an early general election

C It’s likely that the Prime Minister will call an early general election

D There is little likelihood of the Prime Minister calling an early general election

Question 9: The crops would be so bad if the farmers didn’t apply advanced methods of farming

A As the farmers applied advanced methods of farming the crops were good

B The farmers apply advanced methods of farming and the crops are good

C Without farmers’ advanced methods of farming the crops will be bad

D The crops were good with the farmers’ advanced methods of farming

Question 10: Invitations were sent out as soon as the date of the conference was chosen.

A After choosing the date of the conference, invitations were sent out

B Before sending out invitations, the date of the conference was chosen

C Hardly had the date of the conference been chosen when invitations were sent out.

D Choose the date of the conference before sending out invitations

Question 11: " Leave my house now or I'll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man.

A The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn't leave her house

B The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house

C The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house

D The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house

Question 12: The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him.

A The film star wanted to be recognized by wearing dark glasses

B The glasses were so dark that the film star couldn’t see anyone

C Everyone could recognize the film star because he wore dark glasses

D The film star wore dark glasses in order not to be recognized

Question 13: The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect

A The way he spoke the local dialect was unique

B We were sent to prison because he spoke only one dialect

C We sent him to prison because he spoke the local dialect

D But for his command of the local dialect, we would have been put in prison

Question 14: “Show me your driver’s license, will you?” the policeman said to me.

A The policeman advised me to show him my driver’s license

B The policeman asked if I agreed to show him my driver’s license

C The policeman threatened me in order to see my driver’s license

D The policeman ordered me to show him my driver’s license

Question 15: With the help of new computer programs, we can solve many problems quickly and accurately.

A We can solve problems quickly and accurately without computers

B New computer programs have enabled us to solve many problems quickly and accurately

C The new computer programs are quick and accurate

D New computer programs are not able to solve many problems quickly and accurately

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.

Animation traditionally is done by hand-drawing or painting successive frame of an object, each slightly different than the proceeding frame In computer animation, although the computer may be the one to draw the different frames, in most cases the artist will draw the beginning and ending frames and the computer will produce the drawings between the first and the last drawing This is generally referred to as computer-assisted animation, because the computer is more of a helper than an originator

In full computer animation, complex mathematical formulas are used to produce the final sequences of pictures These formulas operate on extensive databases of numbers that defines the objects in the pictures as

they exist in mathematical space The database consists of endpoints, and color and intensity information Highly

trained professionals are needed to produce such effects because animation that obtains high degrees of realism involves computer techniques from three-dimensional transformation, shading, and curvatures

High-tech computer animation for film involves very expensive computer systems along with special color

terminals or frame buffers The frame buffer is nothing more than a giant image memory for viewing a single

frame It temporarily holds the image for display on the screen

A camera can be used to film directly from the computer’s display screen, but for the highest quality images possible, expensive film recorders are used The computer computers the positions and colors for the figures in

the picture, and sends this information to the recorder, which captures it on film Sometimes, however, the images are stored on a large magnetic disk before being sent to the recorder Once this process is completed, it is

replaced for the next frame When the entire sequence has been recorded on the film, the film must be developed before the animation can be viewed If the entire sequence does not seem right, the motions must be corrected, recomputed, redisplayed, and rerecorded This approach can be very expensive and time- consuming Often,

computer-animation companies first do motion tests with simple computer-generated line drawings before selling

their computers to the task of calculating the high-resolution, realistic-looking images.

Question 16: What aspect of computer animation does the passage mainly discuss?

A The production procession B The equipment needed

Question 17: According to the passage, in computer-assisted animation the role of the computer is to draw the _.

Question 18: The word “they” in the second paragraph refers to _.

Question 19: According to the passage, the “frame buffers” mentioned in the third paragraph are used to

_

C store individual images D create new frames

Question 20: According to the passage, the positions and colors of the figures in high-tech animation are determined by _.

C analyzing the sequence from different angles D using computer calculations

Question 21: The word “captures” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _.

Question 22: The word “Once” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _.

Question 23: According to the passage, how do computer-animation companies often test motion?

A They experiment with computer-generated line drawings

B They hand-draw successive frames

C They calculate high-resolutions images

D They develop extensive mathematical formulas

Question 24: The word “task” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to _.

Question 25: Which of the following statement is supported by the passage?

A Computers have reduced the costs of animation

B In the future, traditional artists will no longer be needed

C Artists are unable to produce drawings as high in quality as computer drawings

D Animation involves a wide range of technical and artistic skills

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

Question 26: While everybody else in class prefers working in groups, Mina likes working .

Question 27: P1: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards” – P2: “ .”

A It’s my pleasure B You’ve welcome C Thanks, I will D Good idea, thanks

Question 28: I’ve been advised not to say anything in that situation

Question 29: Neither of them will be treated preferentially, ?

Question 30: Rescue attempts were temporarily stopped the bad weather.

Question 31: By the housework done, my mother has more time to pursue her career

Question 32: By 1820, there were over sixty steamboats on the Mississippi river, were quite

luxurious

A have finished B will finish C will have finished D finished

Question 34: Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they a better selection of clothes.

Question 35: For lunch, I always have something quick and easy: a sandwich, a salad, toast and the .

Question 36: P1: “Do you mind if I take a seat?” – P2: “ .“

A Yes, I don’t mind B No, do as you please C No I mind D Yes, do as you please

Question 37: of transportation has given someone the idea for a new type of toy.

A Mostly forms B Most every form C Almost forms D Almost every form

Question 38: Tony is so that his friends tend to tell him all their problems.

Question 39: We should participate in the movement to conserve the natural environment.

Question 40: that I tore up the letter just after she had read it.

Question 41: I am going to make all efforts to win a gold medal in for your help and concern.

A return B mind C allowances D memory

Question 42: Einstein’s contributions to scientific theories were those of Galileo and Newton.

A not as important B more important C the most important D as important as

Question 43: The replacement of shops such as the groceries’ and chemist’s by cafes the

housewives with insufficient facilities for shopping

Question 44: The you gain from taking part in our club is the ease of mind.

Question 45: It is essential that Alice about his responsibilities in the meeting tomorrow.

Question 46: The use of computers aids in teaching, the role of teachers is still very important

Question 47: Columbus was one of first people to cross Atlantic.

Question 48: I wasn’t properly dressed for the party and felt about my appearance.

Question 49: He said that the plane had already left and that I an hour earlier.

A should have arrived B had to arrive C was supposed to arrive D must have arrived

Question 50: In the middle of the blue river .

A does a tiny violet flower emerge B did a tiny violet flower emerge

C emerge a tiny violet flower D emerged a tiny violet flower

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.

Herbs are different kinds of plants and plant parts that can be used for medicinal purposes This can be the leaves, stems, roots or seeds of the plant Herbs have been important traditional medicine for centuries in both the East and the West In Western medicine, they have been largely replaced by drugs Herbal treatments are,

however, still an integral part of Eastern medicine In recent years, interest in traditional medicine has increased

in the West

The main difference between herbs and drugs is that, while herbs are simply parts of the plant, drugs are specific chemicals in a pure form Many modern drugs are derived from chemicals found in plants One example

is aspirin, which is made from a chemical extracted from the bark of the willow tree Other drugs are entirely synthetic Even those drugs that are derived from natural sources are heavily processed in order to purify and concentrate them This allows drugs to be administered in very precise amounts Different kinds of degrees and

illnesses often require dosages that differ only slightly A little too much or not enough of a certain drug can have negative effects on the patient These undesired negative effects are called "side-effects."

The possibility of dangerous and unexpected side-effects from drugs has led many people back to traditional medicine Herbal treatments seem more natural than modern drugs Many feel that traditional medicine is more concerned with treating the underlying causes of disease instead of just the symptoms, though the truth of this claim is not yet clear

There are, however, disadvantages to herbal treatments Few herbal treatments have been scientifically studied Because the active chemicals are not used alone, it is very difficult to determine the proper amount of treatment, since the levels of the chemical in herbs are not constant throughout the plant Therefore, the risk of under - and overdose is higher than with drugs

There are even certain herbs that can cause side-effects, just like a drug Garlic and ginger are common elements in food that are also taken as herbal treatments, but they can be dangerous for people with diabetes In general, herbs are most dangerous when they are taken along with common drugs

Finally, because production of herbal treatments is seldom regulated, harmful substances can be present in herbal preparations Herbs grown in polluted soil may contain lead, arsenic, or mercury They may also be

tainted with pesticides It is for these reasons that herbs should not be treated as the perfect substitute for drugs.

Although herbs appear to be quite distinct from modern drugs, it is important to use them with the same sort of care

Question 51: Aspirin is an example of drugs which is .

C chemicals extracted from herbs D half chemicals and half herbs

Question 52: The word " integral" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to .

Question 53: According to the passage, herbs are most dangerous when .

A not taken under a doctor's supervision B the patient refuses modern medicine

C the dosage is not administered precisely D taking in combination with drugs

Question 54: Why does the author mention that drugs are heavily processed?

A To show that herbs can not compete with modern medical techniques

B Because many mistakes can occur in this processing

C To illustrate that drugs are not natural

D To point out that many countries can not afford to produce drugs

Question 55: Harmful substances may be present in herbs because they .

A contain some poisonous elements B grow in polluted soil

C may be contaminated with pesticides D B and C are correct

Question 56: What is the main difference between herbs and drugs according to the passage?

A Drugs can cause side-effects, whereas herbs do not

B Drugs are at least partially synthetic, whereas herbs are natural

C Herbs are dangerous when taken in large amounts; drugs are safer

D Herbs can produce a false sense of securities, whereas drugs do not

Question 57: According to the passage, who should not take ginger or garlic as herbal treatments?

A Patients with diabetes B Patients with liver damage

C Patients taking antidepressants D Patients with heart problems

Question 58: The author advises using drugs or herbs with the same sort of care because .

A both of them have the same effect B both of them may have side-effects

C they may have no effect at all D none of them treat diseases well

Question 59: Which of the following is closest in meaning to " tainted" in paragraph 6?

Question 60: It can be inferred from the passage that .

A the drug industry is better regulated than the herb industry

B people who use drugs instead of herbs recover more quickly

C the popularity of herbal treatments will decrease in the future

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 61: Whether life in the countryside is better than that in the city depend on each individual’s point of

A B C D

view

Question 62: He was so careless that he left the work half doing and went to the cinema

A B C D

Question 63: A smaller percentage of British students go on to farther or higher education than any other

A B C D

European country

Question 64: The tongue is the principal organ of taste, and is crucial for chewing, swallowed, and speaking

A B C D

Question 65: Calcium, the most a bundantly mineral in the body, works with phosphorus in maintaining bone

A B C D

and teeth

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

The first human beings probably lived about 2.5 million years ago But man did not begin to (66) history until he had invented writing only about 5,000 years ago The period before man began to write is called prehistory, and the term “prehistoric man” (67) to people who lived during that period

Prehistoric man (68) the first step in building civilization The earliest people were all hunters

In time, many hunters learned to plant crops and (69) animals for food, and they became farmers Prehistoric man invented simple tools, he discovered (70) to make fire He painted the first picture and shaped the first pottery And he built and governed the first cities

Because early men kept no written (71) , scientists search for bones, tools, and other prehistoric (72) They study these objects to learn what early man looked (73) , how they lived, and how he developed into (74) man Most of the tools that have been found and studied are made of stone Then the entire period (75) which early man lived has been called the Stone Age

Question 66:A record B keep C preserve D remind

Question 67:A mentions B includes C refers D implies

Question 68:A put B moved C took D set

Question 69:A grew B bring up C rise D raise

Question 70:A why B what C how D way

Question 71:A materials B records C reports D files

Question 72:A symbols B relics C remains D leftovers

Question 73:A like B familiar C similar D alike Question 74:A modern B present C current D new

Question 75: A within B during C in D among 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. Question 76: A applicant B preference C courteous D appointment Question 77: A compulsory B academic C technology D eliminate Question 78: A primitive B material C adjustment D precaution Question 79: A tendency B importance C incidence D difference Question 80: A consonant B divisible C significant D mosquito -THE