Read the passage and choose the best answer for each space.. "These are not sad people with serious personality 36 _______, they are people who were fine before they found the Internet."
Trang 1ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC 2011 Choose the best answer
1 Students need a lot of focus in order to perform well on exams
a specific b mental c abnormal d catastrophic
2 Global warming is damaging the environment _, governments are trying to reduce this warning
a Consequently b Unequivocally c Evidently d Indisputably
3 The two nations got into a _over air pollution The two governments solved the dispute peacefully
4 My parents _ the roof when I said I'd been to an all-night party
5 Then bank is reported in the local newspaper _in broad daylight yesterday
a to be robbed b robbed c to have been robbed d having been robbed
6 before, his first performance for the amateur dramatic group was a success
a though having never acted b Despite he had never acted
c As he had never acted d In site of his never having acted
7 In many aspects, the problems that Jason faced are _a young man and woman might face tonight
a much like that b much like those c like much those d like much that
8 Mr Milton prefers to resign _part in such dishonest business dealt
a than take b than to take c rather than take d rather than to take
9 His father had promised to buy him a computer he behaved himself
a in case b after c provided d while
10 There is a real possibility that these animals could be frightened, a sudden loud noise
a being there b should there be c there was d there have been
11 Bit by bit, a child makes the necessary changes o make his language
a as other people b as other people's c like other people d like other people's
12 Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over made of natural fibers like cotton, wool, or silk
13 The treasury issued an order stating that _land purchases from the government had to be paid for in gold and silver
a henceforth b moreover c whereby d however
14 the opportunity, h might well have become an outstanding cartoonist
15 If it _too much trouble, I'd love a cup of tea
a hadn't been b isn't c weren;'t d may not be
16 I know it might be difficult, but could you please just try it!
a perceive b give it a shot c match up d have a point
17 Since my husband as made the manager, we are
a better off b well over c better of d well of
18 I'm sort of unpaid worker, it were, to the committee
19 Not only as a shade tree, but it also produces wood used for boxes and furniture
a the linden tree is of value b the value of the linden tree is
c is the linden tree valuable d the valuable linden tree is used
20 Can I _ your brain for a moment? I can't do this crossword by myself
21 My sister picked _- a little French when she was working in Paris
22 the higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air
a more hear it retains b it retains more heat c the more it retains heat d the more heat it retains
23 _, a bat emits a series of signals, which bounce off any object in its path
a When they are flying b Once flying c When it is flying d In flying
24 Benjamin Franklin believed that the turkey rather than the eagle of the United States
a should become the symbol b the symbol becomes c should symbolize becoming d becoming the symbol
25 "Can you lend me a pound?" " "
a Not, sorry b I afraid no c No, sadly d I'm afraid not
26 I would appreciate _ it a secret
a you keep b that you keep c that you will keep d your keeping
27 "Would you care to join us for dinner tomorrow?" " _"
a Excuse me, I won't be able to b Sorry, I wouldn't
c Pardon me, I wouldn't d Unfortunately, I won't be able to
28 'I think you should try self-hypnosis.' ' '
A I don't know I just don't think it's for me B No, I don't, but my father does
29 'Jane didn't look well today, did she?' ' '
Trang 2A I'm afraid not B No, she seemed ill C Yes, she seemed sick D A or B
30 Andes is _important mountain range in South America
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each space.
HOOKED ON THE NET
The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is the Internet, which has been (31) …….for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin, and even one suicide Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (32) serious problems and ruin many lives Special help groups have been set up to (33) _sufferers help and support
Psychologists have described many worrying examples, including one man who took his own life after (34) more than $ 14,000 to feed his addiction, and a teenager who had to receive psychiatric treatment for his 12-hour-a-day (35) _ "This illness is not fake and it must be taken seriously," said an expert in behavioural addiction at Nottingham Trent University "These are not sad people with serious personality (36) _, they are people who were fine before they found the Internet."
iAS is similar to other problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about the Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they (37) to their partners about how much time they spend online; they wish they could cut down, but are unable to do so A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet;(38) they felt guilty, they became depressed if they were made to stop using it
Almost anyone can be at risk Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already (39) _on
computer games and who (40) _it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet Surprisingly, however, psychologists say that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before
31 a blamed b faulted c mistaken d accused
33 a offer b suggest c recommend d advise
34 a gaining b lending c winning d/ borrowing
36 a mistakes b errors c faults d defects
38 a although b despite c unless d without
Choose the underlined part that contains an error.
41 After rising the multicoloured flags to mark the beginning of the competitions the chairman of the club spoke before the sportsmen
42 Of all seashore plants, seaweeds are best able to tolerate long periods out of water, followed by long periods covering by water
43 Make sure that you have the words spell correctly, otherwise your form won't be accepted
44 Anna Robertson Moses, who was also known as Grandma Moses, is considered one of the greatest female artist
of U.S art
45 The regulation requires that everyone who holds a nonimmigrant visa reports his address to the federal
government in January of each year
Read the passage and choose the best option for each question.
Crows are probably the most frequently met and easily identifiable members of the native fauna of the United States The great number of tales, legends, and myths about these birds indicates that people have been exceptionally interested in them for a long time On the other hand, when it comes to substantive- particularly
behavioral information, crows are less well known than many comparably common species and, for that matter, not
a few quite uncommon ones: the endangered California condor, to cite one obvious example There are practical reasons for this Crows are notoriously poor and aggravating subjects for field research Keen observers and quick learners they are astute about the intentions of other creatures, including researcher, and adept at avoiding them Because they are so numerous, active, and monochromatic, it is difficult to distinguish one crow from another Bands,
radio transmitters, or other identifying devices can be attached to them , but this of course requires catching live
crows, who are among the wariest and most untrappable of birds
Technical difficulties aside, crow research is daunting because the ways of these birds are so complex an various As preeminent generalists, members of this species ingenious exploit a great range of habitats and resources, and they can quickly adjust to changes in their circumstances Being so educable, individual birds have
markedly different interests and inclinations¸ strategies and scams For example, one pet crow learned how to let a
dog out of its kennel by pulling the pin on the door When the dog escaped, the bird went into the kennel and ate its food
46 What is the main topic of the passage?
a The ways in which crows differ from other common birds b The myths and legends about crows
c The characteristics that make crows difficult to study d The existing methods for investigating crow behavior
47 According to the first paragraph, what evidence is there that crows have interested people for a long time?
a The larger number of stories about crows b The frequency with which crows are sighted
c The amount of research that has been conducted on crows d The ease with which crows are identified
Trang 348 The word "comparably" is closest in meaning to _
a interestingly b similarly c otherwise d sometimes
49 The author mentions the endangered California condor as an example of a species that is _
a smaller than the crow b easily identifiable c featured in legends d very rare
50 The word them refers to _
a crows b subjects c intentions d researchers
51 According to the second paragraph, crows are poor subjects for field research for all of the following reasons EXCEPT _
a They can successfully avoid observers B They are hard to distinguish from one another
c They can be quite aggressive d They are difficult to catch
52 The author implies that using radio transmitters would allow a researcher who studies crows to _
a identify individual crows b follow flocks of crows over long distances
c record the times when crows are most active d help crows that become sick or injured
53 According to the last paragraph, which of the following is true about crows?
a They seldom live in anyone place for very long
b They thrive in a wide variety of environments
c They have marked preferences for certain kinds of foods
d They use up the resources in one area before moving to another
54 The word inclinations is closest in meaning to
a tricks b opportunities c preferences d experiences
55 Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
a Crows have relatively long lives b Crows have keen vision
c Crows are usually solitary d Crows are very intelligent
Choose the best answer which has closest meaning with the given sentence.
56 He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery
A He received a six months in prison for his part in the robbery
B He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery
C For his participation in the robbery, he had been in prison for six months
D For his participation in the robbery, a prison had been given to him for six months
57 Madeleine wears high heels to look taller
A In order to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels B So that to look taller, Madeleine wears high heels
C Madeleine wants high heels to make her taller D Madeleine buys high heels to look taller
58 “You should have finished the report by now” John told his secretary
A John reproached his secretary for not having finished the report B John said that his secretary had not finished the report
C John reminded his secretary of finishing the report on time D John scolded his secretary for not having finished the report
59 "How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary
A Peter promised to buy Mary a beautiful dress B Peter said thanks to Mary for her beautiful dress
C Peter complimented Mary on her beautiful dress D Peter asked Mary how she had just bought her beautiful dress
60 Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more
A Housework will never be done by housewives any more
B Housewives have to spend more and more time to do housework
C Never have housewives spent as much time doing housework as they do now
D No longer do housewives have to spend a lot of time doing housework
61 Because it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it
A I stayed up all night to finish the novel, therefore, it was interesting
B Unless it were an interesting novel, I would stay up all night to finish it
C Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it
D So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it
62 They would never have accepted his money if they had known his plans
A They knew what he wanted to do, so they refused his money
B They agreed with his wishes because they were glad to have his money
C They didn’t know his plans and never took money from him
D They took the money he offered them without realizing his purpose
63 Would you like to go for a coffee in 10 minutes or so?
a what about going for a coffee for 10 minutes or so? b How about going for a coffee in 10 minutes or so?
c Do you like going for a coffee in 10 minutes or so? d Shall we go for a coffee for 10 minutes or so?
64 The only thing they didn't steal was the motorbike
a They didn't steal anything but the motorbike B they stole everything except for the motorbike
c They didn't steal anything except for the motorbike d They stole everything along with the motorbike
65 Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey
A It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey
Trang 4B The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain
C The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey
D If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continued their journey
Read the passage and choose the best option for each question.
Economists, ethicists and business sages persuade us that honesty is the best policy, but their evidence is weak We hoped to find date that would support their theories and thus, perhaps encourage higher standards of business behaviour To our surprise, our pet theories failed to stand up Treachery, we found, can pay There is no compelling economic reason to tell the truth or keep one's word punishment for the treacherous in the real world is neither swift nor sure
Honesty is, in fact, primarily a moral choice Business people do tell themselves that, in the long run, they will do well by doing good But there is little factual or logical basic for this conviction Without values, without a basic preference for right over wrong, trust based on such self- delusion would crumble in the face of temptation Most of us choose virtue because we want to believe in ourselves and have others' respect and belief in us
And for this, we should be happy We can be proud of a system in which people are honest because they want to be, not because they have to be Materially, too, trust based on morality provides great advantages It allows
us to join in great and exciting enterprises that we could never undertake if we relied on economic incentives alone
Economists tell us that trust is enforced in the market place through retaliation of reputation If you violate a trust your victim is apt to seek revenge and others are likely to stop doing business with you At least under favourable terms A man or a woman with a reputation for fair dealing will prosper Therefore, profit maximizers are honest This sounds plausible enough until you look for concrete examples Cases that apparently demonstrate the awful consequences of trust turns out to be few and weak, while evidence that treachery can pay seems compelling
66 What did the author find out about the theory that honesty is the best policy?
a It is a useless theory b It is correct on many occasion
c It is correct for all businessmen d It is correct only occasionally
67 Why does the author say that one can be proud of the present situation? Because people are _
a respect seekers b honest without compulsion c unselfish d self respecting
68 what do economists and ethicists want us to believe?
a Businessmen are honest only at times b Businessmen should be honest at all times
c Businessmen cannot be honest at all times D Businessmen turn dishonest at times
69 Which is the material advantage which the author sees in being honest? It permits one to
a undertake activities which may not be economically attractive b be honest to the sake of honesty alone
c make a lot of profit in various areas D none of theses
70 Which of the following is the same in meaning as "persuade" as used in the passage?
a try to convince b cheat c motivate d give assurance
71 Which of the following is false according to the passage?
a People are generally honest because it pays in the long run
b Virtuous behaviours earns the self respect of others
c Economists believe that all businessmen are dishonest
d Generally people are honest to earn self- respect
72 Why do businessmen, according to economists, remain honest? Because dishonest businessmen _
a are flogged in the market place b are always prosecuted
c can make more money d cannot stay in business for long
73 The phrase "stand up" as used in the passage means
a hold up b get up c supported d get established
74 Which is the same in meaning as the word compelling as used in the passage?
a coercive b binding c forceful d mandatory
75 Which of the following best describes what the author is trying to point out through the last sentence of the passage "Cases that _compelling."
a Economists predict correctly b The consequences of dishonesty
c The contradictions in the real world d theories do not seem to be true
Choose the word whose main stress is different from the rest
78 a controversy b profile c initiate d project
79 a recognizable b international c technology d understandable
80 a altogether b particular c capacity d eventually
The end
Trang 51 Jack: Sorry for my stepping on your foot Jane:
A Never mind B With pleasure C Yes, please D I'm too
2 Bill: Will you be free on Saturday night? Linda: _
A Yes I will too B Well, I haven't got anything planned C No, do you? D Well, what about you?
3 They are returning _ France _ the end of this year
4 Here's some good news It'll _
a turn you up B put you up C cheer you up D blow you up
5 I'd rather to Elvis Presley _the Beatles
A listen/ to B listening/ than C to listen/ than D listen/ than
6 A lot of women _part _high positions in the society nowadays
A taken/ in B took/ in C are taking/ on D have taken/ in
7 After Joe's mother died, he was - by his grandmother
A taken up B brought up C grown up D drawn up
8 Why are all these people here? What's ?
A going of B going on C getting off D getting on
9 Anyone who joins the army as a soldier has to accept that danger is an part of the job
A inside B internal C insistent D inherent
10 The passengers fasten their seatbelts as the plane began its descent
A are told to B are told C were told to D were told
11 Using the Express Mail Service, you can have the of your letter delivery guaranteed
A punctuation B punctual C punctuate D punctuality
12 Air, food and water are _to human being
A unquestionable B indebted C undeniable D indispensable
13 He was clearly nervous He was sitting right on the of his chair
14 If you are enjoying reading stories about love affairs, a _ is the right book for you
15 Reading helps us to our mind, ?
A enlarge/ isn't it B broaden/ doesn’t it C enlarge/ is it D broaden/ does it
16 Thomas is a dangerous criminal He should _now
A be released B not release C not be released D be release
17 I don't know why their house whenever I drop in
A is always painting B always paints C is always being painted D is being painted always
18 - - May I see you passport, please?
A I'd like a ticket for the concert tonight, please B I'd like to book a table for ten tonight, please
C I'd like to cash a traveller's cheque, please D I'd like to make a phone call, please
19 - _? - No, thanks I'm strong enough to lift the box
A Good morning Can I help you? B Do you need any help?
C What do you want me to help? D Why don't you help me?
20 The government has decided o spend billions of dollars on agricultural subsidies
21 Nobody _-out much hope of finding the missing climbers alive
22 An architect planning a house should always in mind his client's needs
23 the staff at the hospital were well _ to deal with epidemics
24 As the drug took _, the patient became quieter
25 She is a devoted nurse, always very to the needs of her elderly patients
A attentive B observant C earnest D careful
26 They great difficulty saving up enough money for a house
27 A few jokers always _ up a lecture
A raise B inspire C liven D loosen
28 It should be that student are expected to attend classes regularly
29 I've never seen such _ interesting _
A a/ performer B an/ performance C a/ performance D an/ performer
Trang 630 I would like some cakes _my birthday party.
A to make/ on B making C> to make/ for D making/ for
1 Jack: Sorry for my stepping on your foot Jane:
A Never mind B With pleasure C Yes, please D I'm too
2 Bill: Will you be free on Saturday night? Linda: _
A Yes I will too B Well, I haven't got anything planned C No, do you? D Well, what about you?
3 They are returning _ France _ the end of this year
A to/ on B to/ in C from/ in D to/ at\
4 Here's some good news It'll _
a turn you up B put you up C cheer you up D blow you up
5 I'd rather to Elvis Presley _the Beatles
A listen/ to B listening/ than C to listen/ than D listen/ than
6 A lot of women _part _high positions in the society nowadays
A taken/ in B took/ in C are taking/ on D have taken/ in
7 After Joe's mother died, he was - by his grandmother
A taken up B brought up C grown up D drawn up
8.Why are all these people here? What's ?
A going of B going on C getting off D getting on
9 Anyone who joins the army as a soldier has to accept that danger is an part of the job
A inside B internal C insistent D inherent
10 the passengers fasten their seatbelts as the plane began its descent
A are told to B are told C were told to D were told
11 Using the Express Mail Service, you can have the of your letter delivery guaranteed
A punctuation B punctual C punctuate D punctuality
12 Air, food and water are _to human being
A unquestionable B indebted C undeniable D indispensable
13 He was clearly nervous He was sitting right on the of his chair
14 If you are enjoying reading stories about love affairs, a _ is the right book for you
Trang 715 Reading helps us to our mind, ?
A enlarge/ isn't it B broaden/ doesn’t it C enlarge/ is it D broaden/ does it
16 Thomas is a dangerous criminal He should _now
A be released B not release C not be released D be release
17 I don't know why their house whenever I drop in
A is always painting B always paints C is always being painted D is being painted always
18 - - May I see you passport, please?
A I'd like a ticket for the concert tonight, please B I'd like to book a table for ten tonight, please
C I'd like to cash a traveller's cheque, please D I'd like to make a phone call, please
19 - _? - No, thanks I'm strong enough to lift the box
A Good morning Can I help you? B Do you need any help?
C What do you want me to help? D Why don't you help me?
20 The government has decided o spend billions of dollars on agricultural subsidies
21 Nobody _-out much hope of finding the missing climbers alive
22 An architect planning a house should always in mind his client's needs
23 the staff at the hospital were well _ to deal with epidemics
24 As the drug took _, the patient became quieter
25 She is a devoted nurse, always very to the needs of her elderly patients
A.attentive B observant C earnest D careful
26 They great difficulty saving up enough money for a house
27 A few jokers always _ up a lecture
A.raise B inspire C liven D loosen
28 It should be that student are expected to attend classes regularly
29 I've never seen such _ interesting _
A a/ performer B an/ performance C a/ performance D an/ performer
30 I would like some cakes _my birthday party
A to make/ on B making C> to make/ for D making/ for
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each space.
HOOKED ON THE NET
The latest addiction to trap thousands of people is the Internet, which has been (31) …….for broken relationships, job losses, financial ruin, and even one suicide Psychologists now recognize Internet Addiction Syndrome (IAS) as a new illness that could (32) serious problems and ruin many lives Special help groups have been set up to (33) _sufferers help and support
Psychologists have described many worrying examples, including one man who took his own life after (34) more than $ 14,000 to feed his addiction, and a teenager who had to receive psychiatric treatment for his 12-hour-a-day (35) _ "This illness is not fake and it must be taken seriously," said an expert in behavioural addiction at Nottingham Trent University "These are not sad people with serious personality (36) _, they are people who were fine before they found the Internet."
iAS is similar to other problems like gambling, smoking and drinking: addicts have dreams about the Internet; they need to use it first thing in the morning; they (37) to their partners about how much time they spend online; they wish they could cut down, but are unable to do so A recent study found that many users spend up to 40 hours a week on the Internet;(38) they felt guilty, they became depressed if they were made to stop using it
Almost anyone can be at risk Some of the addicts are teenagers who are already (39) _on
computer games and who (40) _it very difficult to resist the games on the Internet Surprisingly, however, psychologists say that most victims are middle-aged housewives who have never used a computer before
31 a blamed b faulted c mistaken d accused
33 a offer b suggest c recommend d advise
34 a gaining b lending c winning d/ borrowing
36 a mistakes b errors c faults d defects
38 a although b despite c unless d without
Trang 840 a say b feel c find D HAVE