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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

Question 1 A: practised B: wasted C: attacked D: looked

Question 2 A: contain B: feature C: picture D: culture

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

Question 3 A: overwhelming B: intellectual C: incredible D : optimistic

Question 4 A: incidence B: tendency C: difference D: importance

Question 5 A: bamboo B: cactus C: camel D: hummock

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

Question 6 Chaplin was a comedian was best known for his work in silent movies.

Question 7 I’m terrified breaking down on a motorway at night.

Question 8 The pop star when the lights .

A: was singing/went out B: sang/were going out

C: was singing/were going out D: sang/went out

Question 9 to the school is by examination only.

Question 10 Scandinavia consists of four countries One is Denmark, are Finland,

Norway and Sweden

Question 11 I wish you complaining about the weather.

Question 12 She got up early; otherwise she her bus.

A: would miss B: would have missed C: had missed D: missed

Question 13 There is nobody in in this apartment for two years.

Question 14 he tried, his father didn’t let him run the company.

A: Although hard B: No matter what C: However hard D: Whatever hard

Question 15 When I came to his house, I didn’t see him He

Question 16 To our surprise, the so-called cheap shop was was expected.

A: as twice as expensive B: expensive as twice as

C: twice as expensive as D: as expensive as twice

Question 17 We bought some .

A: old lovely German glasses B: German old lovely glasses

C: German lovely old glasses D: lovely old German glasses

Question 18 “Congratulations on your new home! It’s wonderful”

“ ”

Question 19 As well as in an office he used to have a part-time as a waiter.

A: having worked B: working C: to have worked D: to work

Question 20 will China be the first to use nuclear weapons.

A: At any time B: At no time C: At a time D: At one time

Question 21 “I'd like to change some money.” “ ”

A: Five tens, please B: What's your account number?

Question 22 She was disappointed when she learned that she was turned down for the

post

Question 23 I was just about the office when the telephone rang.

Question 24 “Thank you for your lovely dinner You are an excellent cook.” “ ”

A: I’m glad you like it You must come again

B: No, thanks I’ll have to try more

C: No I’m not My sister cooks better than me

D: Yes, right I often cook in my family

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the

underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 25 Joggers who begin running without warming up could sustain a muscle injury.

Question 26 American Indian cultures differ markedly from one another in language and in

life-style

A: by degrees B: historically C: regionally D: significantly

Question 27 The province of British Columbia offers visitors breathtaking views of the Canadian

Rocky Mountains

Question 28: In the early days of baseball, the game was played by young men of means and social

position

A with ambition B with money C with skill D with equipment

Question 29: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps, it has taken

brilliant thinkers to recognize their potential

A misunderstandings B accidents C misfortunes D incidentals

Mark the letter A, B, C,or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.

Question 30: Whether life in the countryside is better than that in the city depend on each

The seas are in (3) They are being filled with poison: industrial and nuclear (4) , chemical fertilizers and pesticides, sewage The Mediterranean is already nearly dead: the North Sea is following If nothing is done about it, one day soon nothing will be able to live in the seas

The tropical rain forests, which are the (5) of half the earth’s living things (including many rare animals and plants), are being destroyed If nothing is done about it, they will have disappeared in twenty years The (6) on the world’s climate – and on our agriculture and food supplies – will be disastrous

Fortunately, somebody is trying to do something about it In 1961, the World Wildlife Fund was (7) – a small group of people who wanted to raise money to save animals and plants from extinction

Today, the World Wildlife Fund is a large international organization It has raised over $35 million for conservation projects, and has created or given (8) to National Parks in five continents It has helped 30 mammals and birds – including the tiger – to (9) Perhaps this is not much, but it is a start If more people give more money – and if more governments wake up to what is

happening – perhaps the World Wildlife Fund will be able to help us to avoid the disaster that (10)

the natural world, and all of us will be with it

Question 36: A: extinct B: invalid C: distinct D: extinguish

Question 37 A: danger B: death C: despair D: debt

Question 38 A: waste B: essence C: mixture D: rubbish

Question 39 A: home B: origin C: container D: house

Question 40 A: result B: motivation C: impression D: effect

Question 41 A: fixed B: funded C: found D: founded

Question 42 A: defence B: support C: rescue D: preservation

Question 43 A: survive B: endure C: prolong D: continue

Question 44 A: occurs B: pollutes C: suffers D: threatens

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each

of the questions

Swine influenza (also called swine flu, hog flu and pig flu) is an infection of a host animal by any one

of several specific types of microscopic organisms called “swine influenza virus” A swine influenza virus (SIV) is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is usually hosted by (is endemic in) pigs As of 2009, the known SIV strains are the influenza C virus and the subtypes of the influenza A virus known as H1N1, H1N2, H3N1, H3N2 and H2N3 Swine influenza is common in pigs in the mid-western United States (and occasionally in other states), Mexico, Canada, South America, Europe (including the UK, Sweden and Italy), Kenya, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan and other parts of eastern Asia

Transmission of swine influenza virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always cause human influenza, often only resulting in the production of antibodies in the blood The meat of the

animal poses no risk of transmitting the virus when properly cooked If transmission does cause human

influenza, it is called zoonotic swine flu People who work with pigs, especially people

with intense exposures, are at increased risk of catching swine flu In the mid-20th century,

identification of influenza subtypes became possible, this allows accurate diagnosis of transmission to humans Since then, fifty confirmed transmissions have been recorded, rarely, these strains of swine flu can pass from human to human In humans, the symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general, namely chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort

The 2009 flu outbreak in humans, known as “swine flu’, is due to a new strain of influenza A virus

subtype H1N1 that contains genes closely related to swine influenza The origin of this new strain is

unknown However, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) reports that this strain has not been isolated in pigs This strain can be transmitted from human to human, and causes the normal symptoms of influenza.

Question 45 What is the main topic of the passage?

A: How swine influenza virus is transmitted to humans

B: Areas of the world which are affected by swine flu

C: The 2009 flu outbreak

D: The characteristics of swine flu

Question 46 A swine influenza virus is .

A: of influenza A virus only B: always hosted by pigs

C: a strain of the flu family of viruses D: hosted by a microscopic organism

Question 47 Where is the swine influenza not common?

Question 48 Which statement is NOT supported by the passage?

A: Swine influenza is not commonly transmitted from pigs to humans

B: When properly cooked, pork cannot transmit the swine influenza virus

C: Any person who works with pigs can catch swine influenza

D: Transmission of swine influenza virus can produce antibodies in the blood

Question 49 What is the purpose of the author?

A: to criticize B: to alarm C: to inform D: to confirm

Question 50 What does the word “poses” mean?

Question 51 What can be concluded from the passage?

A: Now we can have more accurate diagnosis of flu transmission to humans

B: Zoonotic swine flu is transmitted from pigs to pigs

C: Swine flu symptoms are different from other kinds of influenzas

D: Those who have swine flu have only fever, sore throat and coughing

Question 52 What is NOT true about the 2009 flu outbreak?

A: It is definitely caused by pigs

B: It is caused by influenza A virus type A

C: It is often known as “swine flu”

D: It can be transmitted from humans to humans

Question 53 The word “strain” can be replaced by .

Question 54 The word “intense” is closest in meaning to .

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each

of the questions

A survey is a study, generally in the form of an interview or a questionnaire that provides information concerning how people think and act In the United States, the best-known surveys are the Gallup poll and the Harris poll As anyone who watches the news during campaigns presidential knows, these polls have become an important part of political life in the United States

North Americans are familiar with the many “person on the street” interviews on local television news shows While such interviews can be highly entertaining, they are not necessarily an accurate

indication of public opinion First, they reflect the opinions of only those people who appear at a certain location Thus, such examples can be biased in favor of commuters, middle-class shoppers, or factory workers, depending on which area the news people select Second, television interviews tend to

attract outgoing people who are willing to appear on the air, while they frighten away others who may feel intimidated by a camera A survey must be based on a precise, representative sampling if it is to

genuinely reflect a broad range of the population

In preparing to conduct a survey, sociologists must exercise great care in the wording of questions An

effective survey question must be simple and clear enough for people to understand it It must also be specific enough so that there are no problems in interpreting the results Even questions that are less structured must be carefully phrased in order to elicit the type of information desired Surveys can be indispensable sources of information, but only if the sampling is done properly and the questions are worded accurately

There are two main forms of surveys: the interview and the questionnaire Each of these forms of survey research has its advantages An interviewer can obtain a high response rate because people find

it more difficult to turn down a personal request for an interview than to throw away a written

questionnaire In addition, an interviewer can go beyond written questions and probe for a subject’s

underlying feelings and reasons However, questionnaires have the advantage of being cheaper and more consistent

Question 55 The writer of this passage is trying to .

A: emphasize the importance of polls in American political life

B: explain the principles of carrying out surveys

C: discuss the good and bad of the interview and the questionnaire

D: explain what surveys are

Question 56 In paragraph 2, “they” refers to .

A: opinions B: news shows C: outgoing people D: TV interviews

Question 57 According to the passage, one disadvantage of person-on-the-street interviews is that

they

A: are not carefully worded

B: are not based on a representative sampling

C: reflect political opinions

D: are used only on television

Question 58 The word “intimidated” in paragraph 2 means

Question 59 According to paragraph 3, two important things for an effective survey are .

A: Properly done samplings and carefully worded questions

B: Specific questions and an interviewer’s ability to measure respondents’ feelings

C: Simple questions and a high number of respondents

D: Understandable questions and a sociogist who is able to interpret the results

Question 60 As can be inferred from the passage, sociologists can be frustrated when .

A: questionnaires are too difficult to read

B: respondents are too eager to supplement questions with their own opinions

C: respondents often do not complete and return questionnaires

D: questionnaire are too expensive and difficult to distribute

Question 61 It can be inferred from the passage that .

A: live interviews minimize the influence of the researcher

B: live interviews are easier to interpret

C: live interviews are better than questionnaires

D: both questionnaires and live interviews have their own advantages and disadvantages

Question 62 The word “probe” in paragraph4 is closest in meaning to .

Question 63 All of the following terms are NOT defined in the passage EXCEPT .

A: public opinion B: survey

C: response rate D: representative sampling

Question 64 All of the following are listed as advantage of questionnaires EXCEPT .

A: information-providing B: time-saving

WRITING

PART I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the

sentence printed before it.

1.The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him

The film star avoided ……….

2 I am amazed by the mistakes he makes What ……….

3 We weren’t surprised by his success  It came ………

4 “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean” said her mother  Jean’s mother complimented ………

5 We couldn’t relax until all the guests had gone home  Only ………

PART II: TOPIC: Write a letter of request to UCAS to ask for information about the admission requirements to the university. ………

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

Question 1 A: practised B: wasted C: attacked D: looked

Đáp án : wasted /weɪtɪd/ Có phần gạch chân được phát âm là /ɪd/ Các phương án còn lại có phần gạch chân được phát âm là /t/

attacked /ə’tækt/ looked /lʊkt/ practised /’præktɪst/

Question 2 A: contain B: feature C: picture D: culture

Đáp án: contain/kən’teɪn/ Có phần gạch chân được phát âm là /t/ Các phương án còn lại có phần gạch chân được phát âm là /tʃ /

culture/’kʌltʃə/ feature/’fi:tʃə/ picture/’pɪktʃə/

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

Question 3 A: overwhelming B: intellectual C: incredible D : optimistic

Đáp án : incredible/ɪn’kredəbl/ Trọng âm chính rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai Các phương án còn lại rơi vào

âm tiết thứ ba

optimistic/,ɒptɪ’mɪstɪk/ overwhelming/, əʊvə’welmɪŋ/ intellectual/,ɪntə’lektʃʊəl/

Question 4 A: incidence B: tendency C: difference D: importanceKey: D A: ‘incidence B: ‘tendency C: ‘difference D: im’portance

Question 5 A: bamboo B: cactus C: camel D: hummock

Đáp án : bamboo/,bæm’bu:/ Trọng âm chính rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai Các phương án còn lại rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others

Question 6 Chaplin was a comedian was best known for his work in silent movies.

Đáp án : who

Ở vị trí cần điền cần 1 đại từ quan hệ chỉ người đóng vai trò là chủ ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ

Nghĩa của câu: Chaplin là một danh hài nổi tiếng với các tác phẩm kịch câm

Question 7 I’m terrified breaking down on a motorway at night.

Đáp án: terrified of: sợ hãi

Nghĩa của câu: Tôi sợ xe chết máy trên đường cao tốc vào giữa đêm

Question 8 The pop star when the lights .

A: was singing/went out B: sang/were going out

C: was singing/were going out D: sang/went out

Đáp án: was singing/went out

Câu được cho diễn tả 2 hành động xảy ra trong quá khứ Hành động đang xảy ra (was singing):dùng thì quá khứ tiếp diễn, thì 1 hành động khác cắt ngang (went out): dùng thì quá khứ đơn

Nghĩa của câu: Ngôi sao nhạc pop đang hát thì đèn tắt

Question 9 to the school is by examination only.

Đáp án : admission to: việc được nhận vào

Nghĩa của câu: Việc được vào học ở trường phải thông qua thi cử

Question 10 Scandinavia consists of four countries One is Denmark, are Finland,

Norway and Sweden

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs

from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following

questions.

Question 1 A indigenous B significant C scientific D peculiar

Question 2 A developmental B managerial C satisfactory D supernatural

Question 3 A habitat B balcony C bachelor D gorilla

Question 4 A punctual B cognitive C artistic D obstinate

Question 5 A musician B officer C pianist D triangle

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

each of the following questions.

Question 6 Wife: “The cupboard in our

living room is broken.”

Husband: “ ”

A We have to pay extra money B We'll get it fixed

C But it’s small D We’ll get it fixed

Question 7 He spent part of afternoon telling them news he couldn’t

tell them by phone

A the/the/Æ B an/Æ/the C an/the/the D the/Æ/the

Question 8 native to Europe, the daisy has now spread throughout most of

NorthAmerica

A Although B In spite of C If it were D That it is

Question 9 In the United States, a primary election is a method voters select

the nominees for public office

A that B is that C by which D by those

Question 10 After a great deal of questioning, he decided to and tell

the truth

A admit B confess C agree D deny

Question 11 He is a

A.capable of taking difficult decisions manager

B.manager capable of taking difficult decisions

C.capable manager of taking difficult decisions

D.manager capable to take difficult decisions

Question 12 No matter how much pressure you put on Simon, he

won’t budge a(n)

A inch B mile C foot D metre

Question 13 We couldn’t stay long, so we only wised Mark many happy of his

birthday and hurried to the airport

A days B moments C returns D regards

Question 14 You must obey the speed limits on public roads They are

designed to keep you safe You shouldn’t exceed the speed limit you are an

experiencedRACE cardriver

A even if B only if C if D in the event that

Question 15 Not only a good physician but also a talented violist.

A she is famous as C is she known as

B she appears to be D appears as she is

Question 16 Her family has gone to Edinburgh to pay their last to uncle

Bob who died last week

A sympathy B love C respects D honours

Question 17 It’s not easy to make Janet furious The girl is very gentle by

A herself B nature C personality D reaction

Question 18 It’s a serious operation for a woman as old as my grandmother

She’s very frail I hope she

A gets over B comes around C pulls through D stands up

Question 19 Linda: “What a lovely house you have!” – Janet: “ ”

A No problem! C Of course not It’s not costly.

B Thank you! Hope you’ll drop in D I think so.

Question 20 I can accept criticism in general, but Martin it too far, so I had no

other option but to show my disapproval

A pushed B carried C made D put

Question 21 Had you told me that this was going to happen, I it.

A hadn’t believed C can’t believe

B would never have believed D don’t believe

Question 22 My boss has an urgent report for me to write She

demanded that it on her desk by 5 p.m today

A was B be C will be D is

Question 23 Jeans like this may have been fashionable in the 60’s, but

now they arethe times

A out of B under C over D behind

Question 24 I all those people who worked hard to get the contract.

A encourage B congratulate C respect D welcome

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in

meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 25 It is a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now I will need time to think it over.

A sleep on it B make it better C make up for it D think out of time

Question 26 He insisted on listening to the entire story.

A part B funny C whole D interesting

Question 27 When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying

or asking you.

A be related to C pay all attention to

B be interested in D express interest in

Question 28 He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.

A steers me B irritates me C moves me D frightens me

Question 29 School uniform is required in most of Vietnamese schools.

A divided B depended C compulsory D paid

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

Question 30 Melting glaciers may account the rise in sea level that has taken place

A B C D.

during this century.

Question 31 Of every the major traditions of wood carving, the one that

with segments of choral music

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44.

The point of Phobia Awareness Week is to highlight the difficulties that many people face in everyday situations It is important to (35) between a fear and a phobia It’s (36) usual for all of us to have our own peculiar fears, for example being anxious around snakes or nervous about flying However, only a very small proportion of us actually have a phobia of these things When these fears begin to (37) you embarrassment or you feel that your life is being disrupted then you would be wise to (38) treatment for what could potentially be

a phobia By far the most (39) phobia and potentially the most disruptive is agoraphobia The word derives from Greek and (40) means ‘fear of the market place’ but we apply it today to describe a distressing (41) in which people avoid going outside because of the awful feelings of anxiety that arise Treatment of phobias usually consists of the patient (42) behavioural therapy during which they gradually get used to being near the object or the situation that causes them fear Drugs may be (43) to treat anxiety and many people opt for alternative therapy such as acupuncture or hypnosis to help them come to (44) with their fear and conquer it

Question 35 A choose B distinguish C select D pick

Question 36 A very B absolutely C quite D truly

Question 37 A cause B make C create D give

Question 38 A explore B hunt C search D seek

Question 39 A standard B average C normal D common

Question 40 A precisely B specifically C literally D exactly

Question 41 A illness B condition C disease D injury

Question42 A undergoing B taking C experiencing D doing

Question 43 A released B issued C certified D prescribed

Question 44 A acceptance B terms C realisation D comfort

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 from 45 to 54.

Any list of the greatest thinkers in history contains the name of the brilliant physicist Albert Einstein His theories of relativity led to entirely new ways of thinking about time, space, matter, energy, and gravity Einstein’s work led to such scientific advances as the control of atomic energy, even television as a practical application of Einstein’s work

In 1902 Einstein became an examiner in the Swiss patent office in Bern In

1905, at age 26, he published the first of five major research papers The first one provided a theory explaining Brownian movement, the zig-zag motion of microscopic particles in suspension The second paper laid the foundation for the photon, or quantum, theory of light In it he proposed that light is composed of separate packets of energy, called quanta or photons that have some of the properties of particles and some of the properties of waves A third paper contained the “special theory of relativity” which showed that time and motion are relative to the observer, if the speed of light is constant and the natural laws are the same everywhere in the universe The fourth paper was a mathematical addition to the special theory of relativity Here Einstein presented his famous formula, E = mc2, known as the energy mass equivalence In 1916, Einstein published his general theory of relativity In it he proposed that gravity is not a force, but a curve in the space-time continuum, created by the presence of mass

Einstein spoke out frequently against nationalism, the exalting of one

nation above all others He opposed war and violence and supported Zionism, the movement to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine When the Nazis came to power in 1933, they denounced his ideas He then moved to the United States In

1939 Einstein learned that two German chemists had split the uranium atom Einstein wrote to President Franklin D Roosevelt warning him that this scientific knowledge could lead to Germany developing an atomic bomb He suggested the United States begin its own atomic bomb research

Question 45 Einstein’s primary work was in the area of

A chemistry B biology C physics D engineering

Question 46 Which of the following inventions is mentioned in the passage as

a practical application of Einstein’s discoveries?

A Radio B Automobiles C Computers D Television

Question 47 According to the passage, Einstein supported

all of the following EXCEPT

A.the establishment of a Jewish homeland in Palestine

C.atomic bomb research in the United States

D.the defeat of the Nazis

Question 48 In which country was Einstein born?

A Switzerland C Germany

B The United States D Israel

Question 49 Brownian movement is

A.the zig-zag motion of microscopic particles in suspension

B.the emission of electrons from solids when struck by light

C.the motion of photons in light

D.the basis of the theory of relativity

Question 50 Einstein was a citizen of all the following countries EXCEPT

A Belgium C The United States

B Germany D Switzerland

Question 51 It is clear from the tone of the passage that the author feels

A.Einstein’s work in physics was somewhat tarnished by his conservative political views

B.Albert Einstein was one of the most brilliant thinkers in history

C.Einstein’s work in physics, though theoretically impressive, led to few practical applications

D.Einstein’s theories have been consistently proven incorrect

Question 52 According to Einstein’s special theory of relativity,

A.all properties of matter and energy can be explained in a single mathematical formula

B.light is composed of separate packets of energy

C.time and motion are relative to the observer

D.some solids emit electrons when struck by light

Question 53 The word “exalting” is closet in meaning to

A elevation B criticism C support D elimination

Question 54 According to Einstein, light is composed of separate

packets of energycalled

A electrons B photoelectrons C quanta D gamma rays

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 from 55 to 64.

The human criterion for perfect vision is 20/20 for reading the standard lines on a Snellen eye chart without a hitch The score is determined by how

well you read lines of letters of different sizes from 20 feet away But being able

to read the bottom line on the eye chart does not approximate perfection as far

as other species are concerned Most birds would consider us very visually handicapped The hawk, for instance, has such sharp eyes that can spot a dime

on the sidewalk while perched on top of the Empire State Building It can

make fine visual distinctions because it is blessed with one million cones per square millimetre in its retina And in water, humans are farsighted, while the kingfisher, swooping down to spear fish, can see well both in the air and water because it is endowed with two foveae – areas of the eyes, consisting mostly of

cones that provide visual distinctions One foveae permits the bird, while in the

air, to scan the water below with one eye at a time This is called monocular vision Once it hits the water, the other foveae joins in, allowing the kingfisher to focus both eyes, like binoculars, on its prey at the same time A frog’s vision is

distinguished by its ability to perceive things as a constant moving picture Known

as “bug detectors”, a highly developed set of cells in a frog’s eyes responds mainly to moving objects So, it is said that a frog sitting in a field of dead bugs wouldn’t see them as food and would starve

The bee has a “compound” eye, which is used for navigation It has 15,000 facets that divide what it sees into a pattern of dots, or mosaic With this kind of vision, the bee sees the sun only as a single dot, a constant point of reference Thus, the eye is a superb navigational instrument that constantly measures the angle of its line of flight in relation to the sun A bee’s eye also gauges flight

speed And if that is not enough to leave our 20/20 “perfect vision” paling into

insignificance, the bee is capable of seeing something we can’t – ultraviolet

light Thus, what humans consider to be “perfect vision” is in fact rather limited when we look at other species However, there is still much to be said for the human eye Of all mammals, only humans and some primates can enjoy pleasures of colourvision

Question 55 The passage mainly discusses

A.limits of the human eye

B.perfect vision

C.different eyes for different uses

D.eye variation among different species

Question 56 The word “criterion” is closet in meaning to

A standard B need C expectation D rule

Question 57 The phrase “without a hitch” refers to

A unaided C with little hesitation

B without glasses D easily

Question 58 According to the passage, why might birds and animals consider

humans very visually handicapped?

A.Humans can’t see very well in either air or water.

B.Human eyes are not as well suited to our needs.

C.The main outstanding feature of human eyes is colour vision.

D.Human eyes can’t do what their eyes can do.

Question 59 The word “that” refers to

A foveae B areas of the eye C cones D visual distinctions

Question 60 According to the passage, “bug detectors” are useful for

A navigation C avoiding bugs when getting food

B seeing moving objects D avoiding starvation

Question 61 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A.Kingfishers have monocular vision.

B.Bees see patterns of dots.

C.Hawks eyes consist mostly of cones that can allow it to scan with one eye at a time.

D.Humans are farsighted in water.

Question 62 Where in the passage does the author discuss that eyes are

useful for avoiding starvation?

A Lines 1 – 3 B Lines 4 – 6 C Lines 12 – 14 D Lines 17 – 20

Question 63 The phrase “paling into insignificance” could be best replaced by

A fading away C without coloured light

B of less importance D being reduced to little importance

Question 64 Which is of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A.Eyes have developed differently in each species.

B.Bees have the most complex eye.

C.Humans should not envy what they don’t need.

D.Perfect vision is not perfect.

2.I would like you to help me put the chairs away.

Do you

mind

3.Please don’t make any noise, I’m very tired.

I’d

rather

4.This is the best computer I have ever used.

I have

never

5.He hasn’t chatted with his classmates through the Internet for ages.

It’s

ages

Part II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the advantages of the Internet.

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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Đề có 6 trang, gồm 80 câu trắc nghiệm

Question 1: A eventually B capacity C altogether D particular

Question 2: A appearance B ambitious C performance D telephone

Question 3:A temptation B property C government D beautiful

Question 4:A relation B arrange C summary D eliminate

Question 5: A interview B processor C essential D compliment

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

Question 6: To solve this problem, it is advisable _

A a drastic measure to be adopted B that to adopt a drastic measure

C that a drastic measure be adopted D that a drastic measure is adopted

Question 7:

John “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”

Laura “ _ ”

A Yes, it's an absurd idea B There's no doubt about it

C Of course not You bet D Well, that's very surprising

Question 8: A few animals sometimes fool their enemies _ to be dead.

A have been appearing B to be appearing

C to appear D by appearing

Question 9: On _ he had won, he jumped for joy.

A he was told B having told C being told D telling

Question 10: The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of

several _

A celebrations B celebrated C celebrities D celebrates

Question 11: When a fire broke out in the Louvre, at least twenty _ paintings

were destroyed, including two by Picasso

A worthless B priceless C valueless D worthy

Question 12: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else's point of view He is

very _

A open – minded B kind – hearted C narrow- minded D absent - minded

Question 13: In most _ developed countries, up to 50% of _ population

enters higher education at some time in their lives

A the/ θ B θ/ θ C the/ a D θ /the

Question 14: What chemical is this? It's _ a horrible smell.

A giving over B giving off C giving down D giving up

Question 15: I have told you not to do it _

A hundreds of times B many hundred times

C hundred times D a hundred times

Question 16: Learning English isn't so difficult once you _

A get down to it B get off it C get on it D get down with it

Question 17: George wouldn't have met Mary _ to his brother's graduation

party

A had he not gone B hadn't he gone

C if he has not gone D if he shouldn't have gone

Question 18: Nowadays children would prefer history _ in more practical

ways

A to be taught B teach C be taught D to teach

Question 19: John has a monthly bank _ sent to him so that he knows how

much there is in his account

A statement B overdraft C cheque D balance

Question 20: Can you list the problems _ poor and _ countries?

A facing/ overpopulation B facing/ overpopulated

C face/ overpopulated D facing/ overpopulating

Question 21: In a few hours, we _ the test, and we’ll go home and rest.

A are finishing B have finished C will have finished D will be finishing

Question 22: The doctor gave the patient _ examination to discover the cause

of his collapse

A a thorough B an exact C a universal D a whole

Question 23: I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday, _ ?

A wasn't she B didn't you C didn't I D wasn't it

Question 24: _ non-verbal language is _ important aspect of

interpersonal communication

A θ /an B A/ the C the/θ D The/a

Question 25: We bought some _.

A German lovely old glasses B German old lovely glasses

C lovely old German glasses D old lovely German glasses

Question 26: Tom "I'm sorry I won't be able to come" - Mary “ _”.

A Great B Oh, that's annoying C Well, never mind D Sounds like fun

Question 27: _ air essential is to man, so is water to fish.

A As B Just C Since D Like

Question 28: If you had taken my advice, you _ in such difficulties now.

A wouldn't have been B hadn't been C wouldn't be D won't be

Question 29: One's fingerprints are _ other person.

A different from B different from any

C differ from any D different from those of any

Question 30: Jane wasn't in when I arrived I suppose she _ I was coming.

A must have forgotten B must forget C may forget D can't have forgotten

Question 31: _ appears considerably larger at the horizon than it does

overhead is merely an optical illusion

A The Moon B The Moon which C When the Moon D That the Moon

Question 32: I should very much like to have gone to that party of theirs, but

_

A I'm not invited B I will not be invited

C I have not been invited D I was not invited

Question 33: Jane “It's going to rain” Mary “ _”.

A I hope not so B I don't hope either C I don't hope so D I hope not

Question 34: A good friend is _ will stand by you when you are in trouble.

A the one who B a person that C people who D who

Question 35: _, we tried our best to complete it.

A Difficult as the homework was B Thanks to the difficult homework

C As though the homework was difficult D Despite the homework was difficult

Question 36: She listened so attentively that not a word _.

A she had missed B she missed C she didn't miss D did she miss

Question 37: On hearing the news she fainted and it was half an hour before she

came _ again

A round B up C over D forward

Question 38: The policeman _ him to appear as a witness.

A let B discouraged C made D compelled

Question 39: Many political radicals advocated that women should not be

discriminated on the basic of their sex

A publicly supported B rightly claimed C publicly said D openly criticized

Question 40: Staying in a hotel costs _ renting a room in a dormitory for a

week

A as much as twice B twice as much as C twice more than D twice as

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

Question 41: The (A) reason he wants to take a leaving (B) of absence is that he (C) needs acomplete (D) rest

Question 42: His boss (A) has asked (B) him to respond (C) immediately (D) this fax

Question 43: It is the writing (A) English that (B) causes difficulties (C)

to foreigners (D)

Question 44: The (A) diameter of the Sun is more than (B) one hundred times (C) greater than(D) the Earth

Question 45: Foreign students who are doing (A) a decision about which (B)

school to attend(C) may not know exactly where the choices (D) are located

PART IV: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one.

Question 46: Friendly though he may seem, he's not to be trusted.

A He's too friendly to be trusted.

B However he seems friendly, he's not to be trusted.

C He may have friends, but he's not to be trusted.

D However friendly he seems, he's not to be trusted.

Question 47: You should have persuaded him to change his mind.

A It was essential to persuade him to change his mind but you didn’t.

B You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.

C You should persuade him to change his mind.

D You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.

Question 48: When the unemployment rate is high, the crime rate is usually also high.

A The unemployment rate and the crime rate are both higher.

B The higher the unemployment rate is, the higher the crime rate is.

C The unemployment rate is as high as the crime rate.

D The high rate of unemployment depends on the high rate of crime.

Question 49: I wish you hadn't said that.

A I wish you not to say that B If only you didn't say that.

C I hope you will not say that D It would be nice if you hadn't said that.

Question 50: “You're always making terrible mistakes”, said the teacher.

A The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.

B The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.

C The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.

D The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.

PART V: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each sentence.

Question 51: My English is progressing .

A odds and ends B leaps and bounds C bounds and leaps D ends and odds

Question 52: Many of the current international problems we are now facing .

A linguistic incompetencies

B are the result of misunderstandings

C are because of not understanding themselves

D lack of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other

Question 53: We got on well when we shared a flat, .

A in spite of the different in our old

B although the difference in our age

C in spite that fact that I was much older than her

D despite her being much older than me

Question 54: Having selected to represent the Association of American Engineers at the International Convention, .

A the members applauded him B a speech had to be given by him

C the members congratulated him D he gave a short acceptance speech

Question 55: When you do something, you should .

A get through to B turn over a new leaf

C weigh up the pros and cons D go down well with

PART VI: 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 following

questions from 56 to 60.

Telecommunicating is a form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices For employees whose jobs involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer from a distant site and transmit the

material to their employers A recent survey inUSA Today estimates that there are

approximately 8.7 million telecommuters But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted whenBusiness

Week published "The Portable Executive" as its cover story a few years ago Why

hasn't telecommuting become more popular?

Clearly, change simply takes time But in addition, there has been

active resistance on the part of many managers These executives claim that

supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager's responsibilities

It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are often reluctant to accept the opportunity Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office

Question 56: The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuters EXCEPT _

A the lack of interaction with a group B the different system of supervision

C the fact that the work space is in the home D the opportunities for advancement

Question 57: How many American workers are involved in telecommuting?

A More than 8 million B More than predicted in Business Week

C Fewer than estimated in USA Today D Fewer than last year

Question 58: It can be inferred from the passage that the author is _.

A the manager of a group of telecommuters B a reporter

C a telecommuter D a statistician

Question 59: The word "resistance" could best be replaced by _.

A participation B consideration C opposition D alteration

Question 60: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage?

A A definition of telecommuting B The advantages of telecommuting

C An overview of telecommuting D The failure of telecommuting

PART VII: 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 following questions from 61 to 70.

Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases One egg yolk, in fact, contains a little more than two-thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit This knowledge has caused egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives

to eating regular eggs One alternative is to eat substitute eggs These egg substitutes

are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are cooked They

have the advantage of having low cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in baking One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching, or boiling A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called 'designer' eggs These eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice bran In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as regular eggs Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol in humans

Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly They cite

scientific studies to back up their claim And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought mixed results It may be

that it is not the type of egg that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body's production of blood cholesterol Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one's intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level

Question 61: What is the main purpose of the passage?

A To introduce the idea that dietary fat increases the blood cholesterol level.

B To inform people about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol.

C To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten

D To convince people to eat 'designer' eggs and egg substitutes.

Question 62: According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?

A minerals B cholesterol C canola oil D vitamins

Question 63: Which of the following could best replace the word 'somewhat'?

A in fact B a little C indefinitely D a lot

Question 64: What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?

A increasing price B decreased production

C dietary changes in hens D concerns about cholesterol

Question 65: According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested daily limit for human consumption of cholesterol?

A 3/4 B 2/3 C 1/2 D 1/3

Question 66: The word 'portrayed' could best be replaced by which of the following?

A studied B destroyed C tested D described

Question 67: What is the meaning of 'back up'?

A reverse B advance C block D support

Question 68: What is meant by the phrase 'mixed results'?

A The results are blended B The results are a composite of things.

C The results are inconclusive D The results are mingled together.

Question 69: According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of following types of eggs EXCEPT?

A boiled B poached C scrambled D fried

Question 70: According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?

A reducing egg intake but not fat intake B increasing egg intake and fat intake

C decreasing egg intake and fat intake D increasing egg intake but not fat intake

PART VIII: 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 71 to 80.

The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (71) many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know But very few students bother(72) it This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (73) your own thoughts and ideas

to them so they will (74) understand what you are driving at and be persuaded

Of course, skill in expression is not enough (75) itself You must have something to say in the first place The effectiveness of your job depends (76) _ your ability to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself

Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (77) _ teach The foundations for skill

in expression have to be (78) early: an interest in and an ear (79) language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression

If you do not lay these foundations (80) your school years, you may never have

an opportunity again

Question 71: A large B great C far D lots

Question 72: A learning B to learn C with learning D learn

Question 73: A interpret B give out C transfer D present

Question 74: A both B not C as well D either

Question 75: A on B for C by D in

Question 76: A on most B most on C much on D on much

Question 77: A quite B hardly C truly D really

Question 78: A lied B laid C lain D lay

Question 79: A by B in C for D of

Question 80: A during B of C for D when

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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC - NĂM HỌC 2010-2011 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, KHỐI D

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút

(Đề thi có 05 trang – gồm 80 câu trắc nghiệm)

Mã đề thi 136

Họ và tên thí sinh: ………

Số báo danh: ……….

I Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ còn lại trong mỗi câu

Câu 1: A original B phenomenon C electronics D transmission

Câu 2: A achievement B calculate C attitude D voluntary

Câu 3: A dictation B communicate C occasion D reservation

Câu 4: A attachment B education C engineer D disappear

Câu 5: A patient B ashamed C trouble D alter

II Chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau

Câu 6: We live in a friendly community and everyone gets _ each other

very well

A out of B down to C up to D on with

Câu 7: Our feeling for beauty is inspired by the harmonious arrangement of order and

disorder in nature

A as occurs B it occur C occurred D as it occurs

Câu 8: I think you are _ your time looking for a job in this town There’s

not much to do here

A losing B spending C wasting D missing

Câu 9: Our parents don’t allow _ out after midnight.

A going B us go C to go D us going

Câu 10: He seldom goes fishing, _?

A doesn’t he B does he C isn’t he D is he

Câu 11: The student _ the highest score will be awarded a scholarship.

A receiving B receives C who is receiving D who receive

Câu 12: According to some historians, if Napoleon had not invaded Russia, he

the rest of the world

A had conquered B would have conquered C would conquer D conquered

Câu 13: My car is quite _

A economics B economic C economical D economy

Câu 14: “Hello! BBC1 _ can I help you?”

A How B Where C Which D When

Câu 15: Have I _ to you how to use this new typewriter?

A told B explained C showed D answered

Câu 16: “I’m very tired” “ _”.

A Me too B For me the same C I also D Also me

Câu 17: David: “ Thank you for the delicious meal” - Joan: “ _”

A Never wonder B No problem

C All right D I’m glad you enjoyed it

Câu 18: Today’s weather will be _ of yesterday.

A continuity B continuous C continuation D continue

Câu 19: “How much do you earn, Joe?” - “I’d _”.

A better not to say B rather not say C prefer not say D rather don’t say

Câu 20: It is very important for a firm or a company to _ changes in the

market

A keep in touch with B keep pace with C keep pace of D keep track with

Câu 21: The _ of the pagoda in the water was very clear and beautiful.

A sight B mirror C shadow D reflection

Câu 22: I can’t help you with your homework tonight; _ shopping.

A I go B I’m going C I have gone D I’ll go

Câu 23: She spends a _ deal of her time gardening.

A large B high C big D great

Câu 24: Your behaviour makes me _

A anger B in anger C angrily D angry

Câu 25: Some people _sport to keep fit, not because they like it.

A train B do C practice D make

Câu 26: I don’t think she can get her message _ to the students She

seems too nervous

A over B out C around D across

Câu 27: _ the phone rang later that night did I remember the

appointment

A Just before B Only C Not until D No sooner

Câu 28: It looked dark and heavy _ it was going to rain.

A unless B as if C although D whereas

Câu 29: A _ of interest briefly crossed his face at the mention of her

name

A hint B mark C flicker D trace

Câu 30: _ that it might be easier to prepare a better map of the moon

than of the Earth

A The saying B It is said C They say D To say

Câu 31: The facilities of the old health centre _

A are as good as or better than the new centre B are as good or better than the new

centre

C is as good or better than the new centre D are as good as or better than those of

the new centre

Câu 32: We are all dependent _ our cars and should be encouraged to

leave them at home

A of B on C to D in

Câu 33: _ weather! We can’t go out for a walk now.

A How a terrible B How terrible C What terrible D What a terrible

Câu 34: Jane wasn’t in when I arrived I suppose she _ I was coming.

A may forget B must have forgotten C must forget D can’t have forgotten

Câu 35: We should study hard _ our parents can be proud of us.

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

III Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B,C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống, từ câu 36 đến câu 50

GLOBAL WARMING

Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world’s climate Many scientists (36) _ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (37) _ the world’s temperatures and are convinced that, more than (38) _ before, the Earth is at (39) _ from the forces of the wind, rain and sun (40) _ to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, (41) _ as hurricanes and droughts, even more (42) _ and causing sea levels all around the world to (43) _

Environmental groups are putting (44) _ on governments to take action to reduce the (45) _ of carbon dioxide which is given (46) _ by

factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source They are in

(47) _ of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power (48) _

Some scientists, (49) _, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait

(50) _ hundred years to notice the results Global warming, it seems, is to stay

Câu 36: A put B have C take D give

Câu 37: A in B by C to D at

Câu 38: A yet B once C never D ever

Câu 39: A risk B danger C threat D harm

Câu 40: A Concerning B Depending C Regarding D According

Câu 41: A such B just C well D even

Câu 42: A severe B strict C strong D heavy

Câu 43: A arise B raise C rise D lift

Câu 44: A pressure B encouragement C force D persuasion

Câu 45: A count B deal C number D amount

Câu 46: A over B off C away D up

Câu 47: A request B belief C suggestion D favour

Câu 48: A factories B stations C generations D houses

Câu 49: A however B but C despite D although

Câu 50: A over B several C various D numerous

IV Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu sau, từ câu 51 đến câu 60

Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania She studied biology in college and zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933 In 1936, she was hired by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life

Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941 It received excellent

reviews, but sales were poor until it was reissued in 1952 In that year, she

published The Sea Around Us, which provided a fascinating look beneath the ocean’s

surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine biology Her

imagery and language had a poetic quality Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field However, she always realized the limitations of her non-technical readers

In 1962, Carson published Silence Spring, a book that sparked considerable

controversy It proved how much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of

insecticides She detailed how they poison the food supply of animals, kill birds, and contaminate human food At that time, spokesmen for the chemical industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings

were flawed However, her work was vindicated by a 1963 report of the President’s

Science Advisory Committee

Câu 51: The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work

A at college B at the US Fish and Wildlife Service

C as a researcher D as a writer

Câu 52: According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins

University?

A Zoology B Literature C History D Oceanography

Câu 53: When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of

A 29 B 26 C 34 D 45

Câu 54: It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the

Sea Wind

A became more popular than her other books B was outdated

C was praised by critics D sold many copies

Câu 55: Which of the following was not mentioned in the passage as a source of

information forThe Sea Around Us

A Printed matter B Talks with experts C Letters from scientists D A research

expedition

Câu 56: Which of the following words or phrases is least accurate in describing The

Sea Around Us?

A Poetic B Fascinating C Highly technical D Well researched

Câu 57: The word reckless is closest in meaning to

A irresponsible B unnecessary C continuous D limited

Câu 58: According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily

A a discussion of hazards insects pose to the food supply

B an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry

C a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides

D an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food

Câu 59: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word flawed?

A Offensive B Logical C Deceptive D Faulty

Câu 60: Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s

Science Advisory Committee?

A To validate the chemical industry’s claims

B To indicate a growing government concern with the environment

C To support Carson’s ideas

D To provide an example of government propaganda

V Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ / cụm từ cần phải sửa trong các câu sau

Câu 61: I’m very glad that you’ve done lots of progress this semester.

unproductive land, and rotating crops

VI Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn sau đây

Câu 66: This quarrel is likely to lead to a fight.

A This quarrel is likely to result from a fight.

B The result of this quarrel is likely to lead to a fight.

C This quarrel is somewhat like a fight.

D This quarrel is likely to result in a fight.

Câu 67: He makes a better husband than father.

A He tries to be a good husband than father B His father is better than her husband.

C He is more successful as a husband than as a father D Fathers are usually good

husbands

Câu 68: But for their help, we couldn’t have survived the famine.

A If they didn’t help us, we couldn’t survive the famine

B If they hadn’t helped us, we couldn’t have survived the famine.

C We survived the famine without their help.

D If only they had helped us, we could have survived the famine.

Câu 69: The company turned down Bill’s offer.

A The company offered Bill’s offer B The company rejected Bill’s offer.

C The company accepted Bill’s offer D The company discussed Bill’s offer.

Câu 70: Strong as he is, he still can’t lift that box.

A He still can’t lift that box because he’s not strong.

B The box was too heavy for him to lift.

C He’s very strong, but he still can’t lift that box.

D However he is strong, he still can’t lift that box.

VII Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi câu, từ câu 71 đến 75

History books record that the first film with sound was The Jau Singer in 1927 But

sound films, or “talkies”, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings From the earliest public performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects These were produced by a single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theaters could buy sound-effects machines Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly the same time as the pictures – called

“synchronized sound” – began soon after the very first films were shown With

synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could sing and speak As early

as 1896, the newly invented gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector changed This system was only

effective for a single song or dialogue sequence

In the “sound-on-film” system, sounds were recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which could be read by an optical sensor These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image, guaranteeing synchronization Short feature films were produced

in this way as early as 1922 This system eventually brought us “talking pictures”

Câu 71: The passage is mainly about the

A development of sound with movies B research into reproduction

C disadvantages of synchronized sound D history of silent movies

Câu 72: According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened

A in 1927 B as early as 1896 C as early as 1922 D before 1896

Câu 73: It can be inferred that _

A orchestras couldn’t synchronize sound with the pictures

B sound-effects machines were not common because they were expensive

C gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures

D most movie theaters had a pianist

Câu 74: According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they

A were too large for most movie theaters B got out of synchronization with the

picture

C were newly invented and still bad imperfections D changed speeds when the

needle jumped

Câu 75: According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization

because the recording was

A read by an optical sensor B made during the filming of the picture

C inserted beside the image on the film D marked on the gramophone

VIII Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với câu tốt nhất được tạo ra từ

những từ cho sẵn

Câu 76: teacher / suggest / Tom / more / reading.

A The teacher suggested Tom does some more reading.

B The teacher suggested Tom doing some more reading.

C Teacher suggested Tom do some more reading.

D The teacher suggested Tom do some more reading.

Câu 77: big / problem / face / youth / unemploy.

A One of the biggest problems faced by the youth of today is unemployment.

B One big problem facing the youth today is unemployed.

C Big problem faced by the youth today is unemployment.

D One of the biggest problem facing the youth today is unemployment.

Câu 78: I / rather / you / not make / noise.

A I’d rather you didn’t make so many noise B I had rather you didn’t make so much

noise

C I’d rather you not make so much noise D I would rather you didn’t make so much

noise

Câu 79: I / used / swimming / every morning / I / be / child.

A I got used to swimming every morning when I was child.

B I used to go swimming every morning when I was a child.

C I used to going swimming every morning when I was a child

D I am used to swimming every morning when I am a child.

Câu 80: party/ be much / interest / than / I expect.

A The party was much more interesting than I had expected.

B The party was much more interesting than I expect.

C The party was much more interested than I had expected.

D The party was much interesting than I had expected.

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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2 - NĂM 2011

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;

(Đề gồm 5 trang, 80 câu trắc nghiệm)

Question 1: A figure B ever C apply D happy

Question 2: A salary B essential C industry D interview

Question 3: A colony B assistant C possible D holiday

Question 4: A become B improve C forward D between

Question 5: A sincerely B faithfully C completely D extremely

PART II: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 6: _your time! We don’t have to be there until after eight.

A Pass B Take C Have D Run

Question 7: Who was the last one _ the classroom yesterday?

A to leave B had left C left D leaving

Question 8: The front gate gave way under the _ of the crowd.

A pressure B task C pull D force

Question 9: “Would you like a glass of beer?” “Not while I’m _”

A on duty B under control C in order D in the act

Question 10: Tom: Which is more important? Luck or effort?

Mary: Luck is _ effort

A on the same importance B of the same importance as

C the same importance as D as the same importance as

Question 11: My _ were very kind to me when I was seriously ill.

A heart and soul B by and large C flesh and blood D rank and file

Question 12: We _with a swim in the lake.

A got out B took up C cooled off D gave in

Question 13: Tom: Do you know where Barb is?

Mary: Strange _ sound, she is in South Africa

A may it B as it may C like it may D does it

Question 14: They seemed to be _ to the criticism and just carried on as

before

A disinterested B sensitive C uncaring D indifferent

Question 15: -“He’s not interested in physics, is he?” -“ _.”

A No problem B Yes, he is not at all

C I promise he isn’t D No, he isn’t, I’m afraid

Question 16: All three TV channels provide extensive _of sporting events.

A broadcast B network C coverage D vision

Question 17: I have no idea how to _ this kind of business.

A make B turn C take D run.

Question 18: Can you please tell me some information _ to the job?

A that indicates B that are relating C that relate D relating

Question 19: Most of the _ in this country do not work very seriously or

productively

A tooth and nail B rank and file C eager beavers D old hand

Question 20: The criminal knows the _ of successful robberies.

A trash and treasure B part and parcel C ins and outs D close call

Question 21: Although he was under no _the shopkeeper replaced the

defective battery free of charge

A urgency B guarantee C insistence D obligation

Question 22: This is the latest news from Timbuktu Two-thirds of the city _ in

a fire

A has been destroyed B were destroyed

C was destroyed D have been destroyed

Question 23: Tom: I saw you studying at the library last night.

Mary: You _seen me; I wasn’t there

A wouldn’t have B shouldn’t have C can’t have D mightn’t have

Question 24: _ I am aware, there were no problems during the first six

months

A As far as B So much as C Much more than D Except that

Question 25: A competitor may submit any number of entries _ each one is

accompanied by a packet top

A notwithstanding B provided C assuredly D supposing

Question 26: Liz “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!”

Jennifer “ _”

A All right Do you know how much it costs? B Actually speaking, I myself don’t like

it

C Not at all Don’t mention it D Welcome! It’s very nice of you.

Question 27: Chinese is very popular in America.

A cuisine B dish C kitchen D meal

Question 28: Our industrial output _ from $2 million in 2002 to $4 million this

year

A rises B rose C was rising D has risen.

Question 29: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _ day.

A windy B cloudy C snowy D rainy

Question 30: Tom: Is your government salary good?

Mary: Yes, but I don’t make as much _worked in private industry

A as I would if I B if I would have C I would if D as I

Question 31: The sixth time he called me at night was the _.

A lost cause B last straw C touch and go D hot air

Question 32: Not only John but his brothers also in debt.

A have B were C was D is

Question 33: - Helen: "Thank you very much for being with us tonight "

- Jame: “ _"

A You are welcome B Yes.

C No, nothing is right! D Thanks.

Question 34: I “Chicken Soup for the Soul” but I haven’t finished it yet.

A have been reading B was reading C am reading D read

Question 35: Tom: Who did you invite to dinner?

Mary: No one _ than Frank and his family

A rather B other C except D besides

PART III: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the

underlined part that needs correction.

Question 36: The (A) company did not want to hire (B) a man that his (C) experiment was so limited (D)

Question 37: He knows to (A) repair the (B) carburetor without taking (C) the whole

car apart(D)

Question 38: Dresses, skirts, shoes, and children’s clothing (A) are

advertised (B) at (C) great(D) reduced prices this week

Question 39: Each of the students (A) in the (B) accounting class has to

type their (C) own (D) research paper this semester

Question 40: Everyday in summer, but especially at (A) the weekends, all kinds of

vehiclesbring (B) crowds of people (C) to enjoy the various attraction (D)

PART IV: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the

sentence which is closest in meaning to the given one.

Question 41: If anyone succeeds in solving the problem, it will probably be him.

A If there is someone succeeds in solving the problem, it will probably be him.

B He is the most likely person to succeed in solving the problem.

C The only person who succeeds in solving the problem can be him.

D He is the most likelihood to succeed in solving the problem.

Question 42: “I am in a bit of hurry, but I’ll ring you tomorrow,” he said.

A He said that he was very hurries, but that he would ring me the next day.

B He said he was a bit pressed for time, but that he would ring me the next day.

C He said that he would ring me the next day as then he couldn’t.

D He said that he was in a bit of hurry and rang me the following day.

Question 43: It appears that the harvest workers think they were maltreated.

A The harvest workers claim to have been maltreated.

B The harvest workers claim to be maltreated.

C The harvest workers claimed to have been maltreated.

D The harvest workers are thought to have been maltreated.

PART V: Choose the best sentence (A, B, C or D) that is best made from the given prompts.

Question 44: regard/ your application/ regret/ inform/ vacancy/ already/ fill.

A As regards your application, I regret informing you that the vacancy has already

Question 45: addition/ have/ considerable experience/ new/ secretary/ bilingual.

A In addition to have considerable experience, the new secretary is also bilingual.

B In addition to having considerable experiences, the new secretary is also bilingual.

C In addition to having considerable experience, the new secretary is also bilingual.

D In addition to have considerable experiences the, new secretary is also bilingual.

PART VI: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the one that best completes each sentence.

Question 46: Having been served lunch, _.

A the committee members discussed the problem

B it was discussed by the committee members the problem

C the problem was discussed by the members of the committee

D a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee

Question 47: The doctor recommended .

A that my father eat more fish and not drink wine

B my father that eating more fish and no drinking wine

C my father that to eat more fish and not to drink wine

D that my father eating more fish and no drinking wine

Question 48: The chairman requested that _.

A with more carefulness the problem could be studied

B the members study the problem more carefully

C the members studied more carefully the problem

D the problem was more carefulness studied

Question 49: Did you apologize to Mary, _?

A who you spilt some coffee on her dress B you spilt some coffee on her dress

C whose dress you spilt some coffee D whose dress you spilt some coffee on

Question 50: I would prefer you not to smoke in here.

Which sentence expresses the same idea as the given one?

A I'd rather you didn't smoke in here B I'd rather you don't smoke in here.

C I'd rather you shouldn't smoke in here D I'd rather you not to smoke in here.

PART VII: 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 from 51 to 60.

GLOBAL WARMING

Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate Many scientists (51) the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (52) the world's temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (53) from the forces of the wind, rain and sun According to them, global warming is making extreme weather events, (54) as hurricanes and droughts, even more (55) and causing sea levels all around the world to (56) .

Environmental groups are putting (57) on governments to take action to

reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given (58) by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source They are in (59) of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices,

which could then replace existing power (60)

Some scientists, however, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several

hundred years to notice the results Global warming, it seems, is to stay

Question 51: A give B put C takes D has

Question 52: A in B at C by D to

Question 53: A danger B harm C risk D threat

Question 54: A just B well C such D even

Question 55: A strong B strict C heavy D severe

Question 56: A raise B lift C rise D arise

Question 57: A Pressure B force C Persuasion D encouragement

Question 58: A off B up C over D away

Question 59: A request B suggestion C belief D favor

Question 60: A houses B factories C stations D generations

PART VIII: 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 from 61 to 70.

Over a period of time, many habitats change with respect to the types of plants and animals that live there This change is known as succession

Succession occurs because plants and animals cause a change in the environment in which they live The first weeds and grasses that appear on a bare field, for example,

change the environment by shielding the soil from the direct sunlight As these plants

spread, the ground surface becomes cooler and moisture than it

was originally Thus, the environment at the ground surface has been changed The new surface conditions favor the sprouting of shrubs As shrubs grow, they kill the

grasses by preventing light from reaching them and also build up the soil in the area

In addition, they attract animals that also enhance the soil Pine seedlings soon take hold and as they grow, they in turn shade out the shrubs They are not able to shade out oak and hickory seedlings; however, they have found the forest floor suitable These seedlings grow into that eventually shade out the pines

Question 61: What is the best title of this passage?

A The importance of weeds and grasses B Animal and plant habitat

C The success of oak and hickory D How environmental habitats change

Question 62: Which is the correct order of plant succession in the example in the

passage?

A Weeds, shrubs, pines, oak B Shrubs, weeds, pines, oaks

C Oak, pines, shrubs, weeds D Weeds, pine, shrubs, oak

Question 63: According to the passage, how do weeds and grasses affect the soil?

A They attract animals to it B They add nutrients to it.

C They make it cooler and wetter D They spread seeds on it.

Question 64: It can be inferred from the passage that .

A birds discourage the growth of shrubs B weeds and grasses prefer cold climate

C pines and grasses can exist together D oak and hickory trees grow taller than

pines

Question 65: Which of the followings is a stage of succession as described in the

passage?

A Animals being tamed by children.

B A flood washing away a crop of wheat.

C Wildflowers growing in an unused parking lot.

D A forest cut down to build an airport.

Question 66: Which of the following encourages the life of animals?

A large trees B shrubs C pine seedlings D grasses

Question 67: The word ‘originally’ is closest in meaning to .

A specially B for a short time C at the first source D in the first place

Question 68: The word ‘sprouting’ is closest in meaning to .

A blossoming B nourishing C starting to grow D flourishing

Question 69: The word ‘shielding’ can be replaced by .

A hiding B protecting C changing D exposing

Question 70: Compared to pines, hickories are .

A higher B shorter

C more suitable for the forest floor D of the same height

PART IX: 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 from 71 to 80.

Fog is a cloud in contact with or just above the surface of land or sea It can be a

major environmental hazard Fog on highways can cause chain-reaction accidents

involving dozens of cars Delays and shutdowns at airports can cause economic losses to airlines and inconveniences to thousands of travelers Fog at sea has

always been a danger to navigation Today, with supertankers carrying vast quantities

of oil, fog increases the possibility ofcatastrophic oil spills.

The most common type of fog, radiation fog, forms at night, when moist air near the ground loses warmth through radiation on a clear night This type of fog often occurs

in valleys, such as California's San Joaquin Valley Another common type, advection fog, results from the movement of warm, wet air over cold ground The air loses

temperature to the ground and condensation sets in This type of fog often occurs along the California coast and the shores of the Great Lakes Advection fog also forms when air associated with a warm ocean current blows across the surface of a cold current The thick fogs of the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, Canada, are largely

of this origin; because here the Labrador Current comes in contact with the warm Gulf Stream Two other types of fog are somewhat more unusual Frontal fog occurs when two fronts of different temperatures meet, and rain from the warm front falls into the colder one, saturating the air Steam fog appears when cold air picks up moisture by moving other warmer water

Question 71: The first paragraph focuses on which aspect of fog?

A its composition B its dangers C its causes D its beauty

Question 72: The word "catastrophic' is closest in meaning to .

A inevitable B accidental C unexpected D disastrous

Question 73: According to the article, fog that occurs along the California coast is

generally .

A frontal fog B radiation fog C steam fog D advection fog

Question 74: It can be inferred from the passage that the Labrador Current is .

A cold B polluted C weak D warm

Question 75: The author organizes the discussion of the different types of fog

according to .

A their relative density B the types of problems they cause

C their relative frequency D their geographic locations

Question 76: The author of the passage is probably an expert in the field of .

A transportation B physics C meteorology D economics

Question 77: According to the article, fog that forms through radiation process of

moist air isgenerally .

A steam fog B frontal fog C advection fog D radiation fog

Question 78: Which is NOT true of the frontal fog?

A The warm front has rain falling into the colder front.

B The air is soaked.

C It forms when two fronts of different temperatures meet.

D It is quite common.

Question 79: Which of the following is NOT caused by fog?

A Shutdowns at airports B Temperature losses.

C Tankers’ crash D Pile-up accidents.

Question 80: Grand Banks of Newfoundland, Canada, is mainly affected by .

A frontal fog B advection fog C radiation fog D steam fog

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1C, 2B, 3B, 4C, 5B, 6B, 7A, 8D, 9A, 10B, 11C, 12C, 13B, 14D, 15D, 16C, 17D, 18D, 19B, 20C, 21D, 22A, 23C, 24A, 25B, 26C, 27A, 28D, 29D, 30A, 31B, 32B, 33A, 34A, 35B, 36C, 37A, 38D, 39C, 40D, 41B, 42B, 43A, 44B, 45C, 46A, 47A, 48B, 49D, 50A, 51B, 52A, 53C, 54C, 55D, 56C, 57A, 58A, 59D, 60C, 61D, 62A, 63C, 64D, 65C, 66B, 67D, 68C, 69A, 70A, 71B, 72D, 73D, 74A, 75C, 76C, 77D, 78D, 79B, 80B.

ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2011 Môn thi : Tiếng Anh – Khối D

(Thời gian làm bài 90 phút- Đề thi gồm 6 trang)

Mã đề thi 123

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 correct answer

to each of the following questions.

Question 1: John Russian because Russian is his native language.

A is speaking B speaks C will speak D spoke

Question 2: She couldn’t decide to dive jump into water.

A whether … or C not only … but also

B both …or D neither …or

Question 3: I waved to Karen but failed her attention.

A to be attracted B to attract C attracting D attracted

Question 4: _I get your letter, I will reply to you at once.

A By the time B Now that C As though D As soon as

Question 5: “Thank you very much for a lovely party” – “ _”

A Have a good day B Not at all C Thanks D You are welcome

Question 6: I will not accept his invitation _any account.

A in B about C on D with

Question 7: I was making my _, when I realized I’d left my glasses at

school

A route B way C path D lane

Question 8: I disagree with parents _ their views on their children without

giving them the chance to think for themselves

A pouring B protesting C straining D imposing

Question 9: “What would you like to drink?” – “ ”.

A Yes, please B Thank you C No, I don’t D Tea, please

Question 10: “I was so sorry to hear about Jack” “If he had made more friends here,

he might ”

A have stayed B stay C have stay D stays

Question 11: She couldn’t give a explanation for her actions.

A dissatisfied B satisfactory C uncompetitive D competed

Question 12: We wondered who was going to pay for the window.

A breaking B break C broke D broken

Question 13: That is a _.

A French stamp valuable C valuable stamp of France

B French valuable stamp D valuable French stamp

Question 14: By the end of next year, we _this advanced training course.

A are finishing B have finished C will have finished D will be finished

Question 15: In order to grow vegetables properly, gardeners must

Question 16: _ further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to

use its emergency power

A Were B Did C Had D Should

Question 17: His version of what happened is

A corrected B incorrect C correcting D correction

Question 18: Doctors usually have to study for at least seven years before becoming

fully

A examined B qualified C tested D approved of

Question 19: The director retired early ill-health.

A on behalf of B in front of C on account of D ahead of

Question 20: He refused to give up work, _he had won a million dollars.

A even though B however C as though D despite

Question 21: The company received complaints about the quality of its

products

A continual B continued C continuous D continuing

Question 22: I didn’t see any sign of the money, but I _ a small notebook

and a pencil which _ when the door opened suddenly

A have found / probably dropped C found / had probably dropped

B found / have probably dropped D find / probably drop

Question 23: He to be offered the job.

A was such in experienced or was too in experienced C was too experienced

B was such inexperienced D not experienced

Question 24: _ lay its eggs in the sand on the beach than it goes back to

the sea

A No sooner a turtle does C A turtle does no sooner

B No sooner does a turtle D Does no sooner a turtle

Question 25: Not until about a century after Julius Caesar landed in

Britain _ actually conquer the island

A the Romans B did the Romans C the Romans did D Romans that

Question 26: “Do you still live there?”- “No, We’ve moved to a new

house”

A not yet B not now C I do not live D any longer

Question 27: “How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?” –

“ _”

A You can go there by bus C I am sorry I don’t know

B Yes, it’s a long way D It isn’t far

Question 28: “Your parents must be proud of your result at school” –

“ ”

A Sorry to hear that C Of course

B Thanks It’s certainly encouraging D I am glad you like it

Question 29: The strike was caused by the _ of two workers.

A dismiss B dismissing C dismissed D dismissal

Question 30: The factory was _ so the management tried to cut costs by

making some workers redundant

A competition B competitive C uncompetitive D competed

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has underlined part is pronounced differently from the rests.

Question 31: A debris B deny C deter D demand

Question 32: A likes B tightens C heaps D fuss

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 33: A jacket B ingredient C favourite D notice

Question 34: A mathematics B history C literature D physics

Question 35: A opponent B disappear C arrangement D contractual

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

Question 36: The Concord could fly across the Atlantic

without refueling and carrying 11 tons of freight A B C D

Question 37: Every country has their own traditions, some of which have

existed for centuries

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 41: 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.

Question 42: 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

Question 43: He started learning French six years ago.

A He has learned French for six years

B It was six years ago did he start learning French

C He hasn’t learnt French for six years

D It is six years since he has learnt French

Question 44: People believed he won a lot of money on the lottery.

A He is believed that he won a lot of money on the lottery

B He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is believed

C He is believed to have won a lot of money on the lottery

D He was believed to win a lot of money on the lottery

Question 45: “Why don’t you get your hair cut, Gavin?” Said Adam

A Adam advised Gavin to cut his hair

B Gavin was suggested to have a haircut

C It was suggestible that Adam get Gavin’s haircut

D Adam suggested that Gavin should have his haircut

Question 46: “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 47: “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

Question 48: “I will pay back the money, Gloria.” Said Ivan

A Ivan apologized to Gloria for borrowing her money

B Ivan offered to pay Gloria the money back

C Ivan promised to pay back Gloria’s money

D Ivan suggested paying back the money to Gloria

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best sentence built from the given words or phrases.

Question 49: France/ Independence Day / day / yesterday //.

A The France’s Independence day was before yesterday

B The Day of the French Independence was a day yesterday

C French’s Independence Day was a day before yesterday

D France’s Independence Day was the day before yesterday

Question 50: hilltop/ have/ good/ view/ our village.

A The hilltop can make our village views better

B From the hilltop, our village can be well viewed

C From the hilltop, we can make have a better view of our village

D From the hilltop, our village can have a better view

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 from 51 to 61.

The human brain, (51) an average weight of 1, 4 kilograms, is the control center of the (52) _ It receives (53) from the senses, processes the information, rapidly sends out responses; it also stores the information (54)

is the source of human thoughts and feelings Each of the three main parts

of the brain- cerebellum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem has its own role (55) _carrying out the functions

The cerebrum is by (56) _the largest of the three parts, taking up 85 percent

of the brain by weight The cerebellum, located below the cerebrum in the back part of the skull, is made of masses of bunched up nerve cells It is the cerebellum (57)

_controls human balance, coordination, and posture

The brain stem, (58) _connects the cerebrum and the spinal cord, controls various body processes such (59) breathing and heartbeat (60)

is the major motor and sensory pathway connecting the body and the cerebrum

Question 51: A on B of C for D with

Question 52: A body B brain C skull D information

Question 53: A news B information C advice D lesson

Question 54: A who B of which C that D whose

Question 55: A in B at C on D by

Question 56: A now B then C from D far

Question 57 A who B which C that D whose

Question 58: A who B that C whose D which

Question 59: A as B for C about D on

Question 60: A Here B It C There D For

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 from 61 to 70.

The hippopotamus is the third largest land animal, smaller only than the elephant and

the rhinoceros Its name comes from two Greek words which mean “river horse” The

long name of this animal is often shortened to the easier to handle term “hippo.”

The hippo has a natural affinity for the water It does not float on top of the water;

instead, it can easily walk along the bottom of a body of water The hippo commonly remains underwater for three to five minutes and has been known to stay under for up

to half an hour before coming up for air

In spite of its name, the hippo has relatively little in common with the horse and

instead has a number of interesting similarities in common with the whale When a hippo comes up after a stay at the bottom of a lake or river, it releases air through a blowhole, just like a whale In addition, the hippo resembles the whale in that they

both have thick layers of blubber for protection and they are almost completely

hairless

Question 61: The topic of this passage is

A the largest land animal

B the derivations of animal names

C the characteristics of the hippo

D the relation between the hippo and the whale

Question 62: It can be inferred from the passage that the rhinoceros is

A smaller than the hippo

B equal in size to the elephant

C a hybrid of the hippo and the elephant

D one of the two largest types of land of animals.

Question 63: The possessive “Its” in line 2 refers to

A hippotamus B elephant C rhinoceros D horse

Question 64: It can be inferred from the passage that the hippopotamus is commonly

called a hippo because the word “hippo” is

A simpler to pronounce accurately B the original name

C scientifically more accurate D.easier for the animal to recognize

Question 65: The word “float” in line 4 is closest in meaning to

A.sink B drift C.eat D flap

Question 66: According to the passage, what is the maximum time that hippos have

been known to stay underwater

A.three minutes B five minutes

C thirty minutes D ninety minutes

Question 67: The expression “has relatively little in common” in line 8 could be

best replaced by

A.has few interactions B is not normally found

C has minimal experience D shares few similarities

Question 68: The passage states that one way in which a hippo is similar to a whale

is that

A they both live on the bottoms of rivers

B they both have blowholes

C they are both named after horses

D they both breathe underwater

Question 69: The word “ blubber” in line 12 is closest in meaning to

A fat B metal C water D skin

Question 70: The last line states that the hippo does not ………

A like water B resemble the whale

C have a protective coating D have much hair

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 from 71 to 80.

The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George Washington to live in it It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its

first inhabitants.President and Mrs John Adams, who moved in on November 1,

1800.When the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was

incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was hung in the unfinished East Room to dry Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House

in many respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends

When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President

Madison was forced to leave All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the

interior was completely destroyed It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president

Question 71: Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this text?

A George Washington’s life in the White House

B The Early History of the White House

C The burning of the White House

D Presidential Policies of Early U.S Presidents

Question 72: Why did George Washington not love in the White House?

A It had been burned by the British.

B He did not like the architectural features

C He did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered

D Construction had not yet been completed

Question 73: The word “inhabitant” in line 3 is closest meaning to:

A modifications B moves C celebrations D residents

Question 74: It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was:

A The first president of the United States B The second president of the United States

C The third president of the United States D The fourth president of the United States

Question 75: What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses

moved in?

A main staircase B laundry yard C pool D A and B

Question 76: The author most likely discusses the “staircase” in line 5 in order to:

A show the elegance of the new White House

B explain the architectural features added by Jefferson

C provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House

D demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire

Question 77: The word “forces” in line 10 could best be replaced by:

A military B effort C power D energy

Question78: According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas

Jefferson’s tenure in the White House?

A He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House

B He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British

C He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams

D He was accepting of the many inconveniences

Question 79: According to the passage, when James monroe came to the White

House, it had been:

A repressed B reconstructed C relocated D reserved

Question 80: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses:

A the details of the destruction of the White House by the British

B James Monroe’s policies as presidents

C modifications by presidents who followed

D other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House

ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2010-2011

Section A- Phonetics

I Identify the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the three ones in each group.

1 A together B tolerate C gossip D foray

2 A delicate B Concentrate C private D accurate

3 A submarine B subnormal C supper D subjective

4 A hatred B wretched C naked D asked

5 A example B exactly C exaction D jazz

II Identify the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others in each group.

6 A writer B carefully C origin D compete

7 A approximate B accomplished C invaluable D expectation

8 A methods B invention C intense D effective

9 A performances B dictionary C contemporary D encouragement

10 A ahead B identity C pretend D leisure

section B: Vocabulary and grammar

I choose the best answers from A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.