Đề thi thử môn tiếng anh trường THPT trần thị tâm quảng trị năm 2015

recognition Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions Question 25: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid

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

Đề thi gồm có 06 trang

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress

Question 1: A handle B gesture C retain D famine

Question 2: A reflection B division C astronomy D interview Question 3: A humanity B necessity C academic D facilitate

Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently

Question 4 A solved B stylizled C survived D wounded Question 5 A cough B enough C laughter D plough

Choose the word phrase that best completes each sentence

Question 6: _ that she burst into tears

A So angry was she B Such her anger C She was so anger D Her anger was so

Question 7: At first sight I met her I was impressed with her _

A big beautiful round black eyes B beautiful black big round eyes

C beautiful big round black eyes D beautiful round big black eyes

Question 8: She had to hand in her notice advance when she decided to leave the job

Question 9:He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder He _ himself

A could have hurt B must have hurt C should have hurt D will have hurt

Question 10: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute )

A the same amount also B more fifty dollars C another fifty D one other fifty dollars Question 11: Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then Prince Rainier of Monaco

A to be the wife of B she was the wife of C the wife of D as the wife of

Question 12: for breakfast is bread and eggs

A That I only like B Which better I like C What I like most D The food what I like Question 13: : but he also proved himself a good athlete

A Not only he showed himself a good student B He did not show himself only a good student

C Not only did he show himself a good student D A good student not only showed him

Question 14: , he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain

A He felt very tired though B As he might feel tired

Question 15: - "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" - " "

A Certainly Do you like it, too? B I like you to say that

C Yes, of course It's expensive D Thanks My mother bought it for me

Question 16: : I like reading books this is a good way to get information

A because B because of C so that D in order to

Question 17: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” Laura: “ ”

A Of course not You bet! B Well, that’s very surprising

C There’s no doubt about it D Yes, it’s an absurd idea

Question 18: _ Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories

A On the contrary B On my part C On the whole D On the other hand

Question 19: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have by 2015

A taken over B caught up C used off D run out

Question 20: The beautiful girl died of an morphine

A overweight B overhear C overdo D overdose

Question 21: The old houses were down to make way for a block of flats

Question 22: Will you just tidy your room, and stop excuses!”

Question 23: James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so

A sensible B insensible C sensitive D senseless

Question 24: Only 40 % of 5-year-olds have _ to pre-school children

A access B approach C denial D recognition

Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions

Question 25: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt

A earn money B save money C sit still D economize

Question 26: She was brought up in a well-off family She can’t understand the problems we are facing

Question 27:The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years

A absolutely B Relavently C Almost D comparatively Question 28: Sharks are single – minded , and will usually ignore rescuers

A concentrate on only one purpose/aim … B are selfish C are cruel D attack suddenly

Question 29: When Americans are invited to formal or informal get – togethers they usually try to make

others feel comfortable and relaxed

A meetings B conferences C conversations D social reunions

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

Question 30: Mrs Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the

festivities A B C D

Question 31: The media have produced live covering of Michael Jackson’s fans around the world mourning for him A B C

D

Question 32: Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping

A B C D

Question 33: Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in the film industry A B C D

Question 34: Many people have found the monotonous buzzing of the vuvuzela in the 2010-World-Cup

A B C

matches so annoyed

D

Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks

Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (35) _ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say Facial (36) _ _ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (37) _ _ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide The art of being ( 38) _ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way For example, we may understand that they are in fact (39) to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way

a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down However it is not difficult to present the right kind

of appearance while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (40) stability This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (41) results For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (42) _ into their private lives

After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his

or her family doctor to provide (43) _ _ medical information Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (44) employee or a values colleague?

Question 38: A good at B tactful C successful D humble

Question 40: A psychological B relevant C physical D similar

Question 41: A faithful B regular C reliable D predictable Question 42: A infringement B invasion C interference D intrusion

Question 43: A reticent B classified C confidential D secretive

Question 44: A conscientious B particular C laborious D thorough

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

Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the natural environment surrounding their homes This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years It was, indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary (sơ đẳng) farming and the domestication of wild animals were introduced about 10,000 years ago Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live

in marginal (giới hạn) environments, such as deserts and arctic (thuộc bắc cực) wastelands In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have restricted the availability of plant life Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along the coasts and waterways The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants In short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the development of subsistence societies Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help

us understand our prehistoric ancestors We know from the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based on hunting and gathering must be very mobile While the entire community camps in a central location, a smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp When the food in the area has become exhausted, the community moves on to exploit another site We also notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division of labor between the sexes These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practised by mankind during the Paleolithic Period (đồ đá cũ)

Question 45: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means

A adapting animals to suit a new working environment

B hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home

C teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home

D making wild animals used to living with and working for humans

Question 46: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on

A hunter-gatherers’ tools B nature’s provision C farming methods D agricultural products Question 47: The word “marginal” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ”

A disadvantaged B suburban C forgotten D abandoned

Question 48: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers

A can free themselves from hunting B have better food gathering from nature

C live along the coasts and waterways for fishing D harvest shorter seasonal crops

Question 49: According to the passage, studies of contemporary subsistence societies can provide a

A further understanding of prehistoric times B broader vision of prehistoric natural environments

C further understanding of modern subsistence societies D deeper insight into the dry-land farming

Question 50: The word “conditions” in the second paragraph refers to

A the places where plenty of animals and fish can be found

B the situations in which hunter-gatherers can grow some crops

C the environments where it is not favorable for vegetation to grow

D the situations in which hunter-gatherers hardly find anything to eat

Question 51: A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that

A they live in the forests for all their life B they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet

C they don’t have a strong sense of community D they often change their living places

Question 52: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned?

A Harvesting from the natural environment had existed long before farming was taken up

B The environmental differences produce no effect on subsistence societies

C The number of hunter-gatherers decreases where farming is convenient

D Hunting or fishing develops where there are no or short growing seasons

Question 53: According to the author, most contemporary and prehistoric hunter-gatherers share

A some methods of production B some patterns of behavior

C some restricted daily rules D only the way of duty division

Question 54: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage?

A Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies B Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods

C A Brief History of Subsistence Farming D Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move

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

Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects, an estimated 90 percent of the world's species have scientific names As a consequence, they are, perhaps, the best group of insects for examining patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution Butterflies also have a favorable image with the general public Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science and conservation issues such as diversity

Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions

For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when he mentioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321 This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed

A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animal and plant groups However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropical regions, rather than between them, is poorly understood Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still

in the documentation phase

In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are

made Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples

because they are the most familiar species It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized

Question 55: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?

A Their physical characteristics B Their adaptation to different habitats

Question 56: The word "consequence" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _"

Question 57: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they _

A are found mainly in temperate climates B have been given scientific names

C are simple in structure D are viewed positively by people

Question 58: The word "striking" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _"

A noticeable B successful C confusing D physical

Question 59: The word “exceed” in the passage is closest in meaning to " _"

A allow B go beyond C come close to D locate

Question 60: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT _

A differences between temperate and tropical zones

B variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants

C patterns of distribution of species in each region

D migration among temperate and tropical zones

Question 61: The author mentions "tropical Asia" in the passage as an example of a location where

_

A a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established

B butterflies are affected by human populations

C butterfly behavior varies with climate

D documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species

Question 62: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?

A European butterfly habitats

B Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups

C Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region

D Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions

Question 63: The idea "little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution" is that _

A there are many other things that we don't know about butterfly evenness distribution

B we don't know anything about butterfly evenness distribution

C we know much about butterfly evenness distribution

D we know about butterfly evenness distribution to some extent

Question 64: The word "generated" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _"

WRITING:

Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it

65 It would have been a superb weekend if it hadn’t been for the weather

 But……….………

66 Mary is the most warm- hearted person I have ever known  I have ……… ……….………

67.“You didn’t pay attention to what I said,” the teacher said to him  The teacher accused ………

68 It was such a boring film that we left before the end  The film ……….………

69 He tried hard He wasn’t successful  No matter ……….………

Part II: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about your hobby

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

Đề thi gồm có 06 trang

Choose the word phrase that best completes each sentence

Question 1: , he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain

A He felt very tired though B As he might feel tired

Question 2: James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so

A sensible B insensible C sensitive D senseless

Question 3: _ that she burst into tears

A So angry was she B Such her anger C She was so anger D Her anger was so

Question 4: At first sight I met her I was impressed with her _

A big beautiful round black eyes B beautiful black big round eyes

C beautiful big round black eyes D beautiful round big black eyes

Question 5: Grace Kelly was first famous as a Hollywood actress and then Prince Rainier of Monaco

A to be the wife of B she was the wife of C the wife of D as the wife of

Question 6: - "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" - " "

A Certainly Do you like it, too? B I like you to say that

C Yes, of course It's expensive D Thanks My mother bought it for me Question 7: I like reading books this is a good way to get information

A because B because of C so that D in order to

Question 8: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” Laura: “ ”

A Of course not You bet! B Well, that’s very surprising

C There’s no doubt about it D Yes, it’s an absurd idea

Question 9:He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder He _ himself

A could have hurt B must have hurt C should have hurt D will have hurt

Question 10: John contributed fifty dollars, but he wishes he could contribute )

A the same amount also B more fifty dollars C another fifty D one other fifty dollars Question 11: The old houses were down to make way for a block of flats

Question 12: Will you just tidy your room, and stop excuses!”

A having B making C doing D taking

Question 13 : _ Nam Cao is a realistic writer, but he still used a lot of romance in his stories

A On the contrary B On my part C On the whole D On the other hand

Question 14 The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have by 2015

A taken over B caught up C used off D run out

Question 15: She had to hand in her notice advance when she decided to leave the job

A with B from C in D to

Question 16: for breakfast is bread and eggs

A That I only like B Which better I like C What I like most D The food what I like

Question 17: : but he also proved himself a good athlete

A Not only he showed himself a good student B He did not show himself only a good student

C Not only did he show himself a good student D A good student not only showed him

Question 18: The beautiful girl died of an morphine

A overweight B overhear C overdo D overdose

Question 19: You should make a(n) to overcome this problem

A trial B impression C effort D apology

Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions

Question 20: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt

A earn money B save money C sit still D economize

Question 21: She was brought up in a well-off family She can’t understand the problems we are facing

Question 22:The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years

A absolutely B Relavently C Almost D comparatively Question 23: Sharks are single – minded , and will usually ignore rescuers

A concentrate on only one purpose/aim … B are selfish C are cruel D attack suddenly

Question 24: When Americans are invited to formal or informal get – togethers they usually try to make

others feel comfortable and relaxed

A meetings B conferences C conversations D social reunions

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress

Question 26: A reflection B interview C astronomy D division

Question 27: A Facilitate B necessity C academic D humanity

Choose the word whose bold part is pronounced differently

Question 28 A solved B stylizled C survived D wounded

Question 29 A cough B enough C laughter D plough

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

each of the following questions

Question 30: Mrs Stevens, along with her cousins from New Mexico, are planning to attend the festivities A B C D

Question 31: The media have produced live covering of Michael Jackson’s fans around the world

mourning for him A B C

D

Question 32: Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping

A B C D

Question 33: Many successful film directions are former actors who desire to expand their experience in

the film industry A B C D

Question 34: Many people have found the monotonous buzzing of the vuvuzela in the 2010-World-Cup

A B C

matches so annoyed

D

Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks

Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (35) _ as much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say Facial (36) _ _ and tone of voice are obvious ways of showing our (37) _ _ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously express views that we are trying to hide The art of being ( 38) _ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way For example, we may understand that they are in fact (39) to answer our question, and so we stop pressing them Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular attention to the way

a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down However it is not difficult to present the right kind

of appearance while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s character traits, and (40) stability This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (41) results For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (42) _ into their private lives

After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his

or her family doctor to provide (43) _ _ medical information Quite apart from this problem, can such tests predict whether a person is likely to be a (44) employee or a values colleague?

Question 38: A good at B tactful C successful D humble

Question 40: A psychological B relevant C physical D similar

Question 41: A faithful B regular C reliable D predictable Question 42: A infringement B invasion C interference D intrusion Question 43: A reticent B classified C confidential D secretive Question 44: A conscientious B particular C laborious D thorough

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

Butterflies are among the most extensively studied insects, an estimated 90 percent of the world's species have scientific names As a consequence, they are, perhaps, the best group of insects for examining patterns of terrestrial biotic diversity and distribution Butterflies also have a favorable image with the general public Hence, they are an excellent group for communicating information on science and conservation issues such as diversity

Perhaps the aspect of butterfly diversity that has received the most attention over the past century is the striking difference in species richness between tropical and temperate regions

For example, in 1875 one biologist pointed out the diversity of butterflies in the Amazon when he mentioned that about 700 species were found within an hour's walk, whereas the total number found on the British islands did not exceed 66, and the whole of Europe supported only 321 This early comparison of tropical and temperate butterfly richness has been well confirmed

A general theory of diversity would have to predict not only this difference between temperate and tropical zones, but also patterns within each region, and how these patterns vary among different animal and plant groups However, for butterflies, variation of species richness within temperate or tropical regions, rather than between them, is poorly understood Indeed, comparisons of numbers of species among the Amazon basin, tropical Asia, and Africa are still mostly "personal communication" citations, even for vertebrates In other words, unlike comparison between temperate and tropical areas, these patterns are still

in the documentation phase

In documenting geographical variation in butterfly diversity, some arbitrary, practical decisions are

made Diversity, number of species, and species richness are used synonymously; little is known about the

evenness of butterfly distribution The New World butterflies make up the preponderance of examples

because they are the most familiar species It is hoped that by focusing on them, the errors generated by imperfect and incomplete taxonomy will be minimized

Question 45: Which aspect of butterflies does the passage mainly discuss?

A Their physical characteristics B Their adaptation to different habitats

Question 46: The word "consequence" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _"

A requirement B analysis C result D explanation

Question 47: Butterflies are a good example for communicating information about conservation issues because they _

A are found mainly in temperate climates B have been given scientific names

C are simple in structure D are viewed positively by people

Question 48: The word "striking" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _"

A noticeable B successful C confusing D physical

Question 49: The word “exceed” in the passage is closest in meaning to " _"

A allow B go beyond C come close to D locate

Question 50: All of the followings are mentioned as being important parts of a general theory of diversity EXCEPT _

A differences between temperate and tropical zones

B variation of patterns of distribution of species among different animals and plants

C patterns of distribution of species in each region

D migration among temperate and tropical zones

Question 51: The author mentions "tropical Asia" in the passage as an example of a location where

_

A a general theory of butterfly diversity has not yet been firmly established

B butterflies are affected by human populations

C butterfly behavior varies with climate

D documenting plant species is more difficult than documenting butterfly species

Question 52: Which of the following is NOT well understood by biologists?

A European butterfly habitats

B Comparisons of behavior patterns of butterflies and certain animal groups

C Differences in species richness within a temperate or a tropical region

D Differences in species richness between temperate and tropical regions

Question 53: The idea "little is known about the evenness of butterfly distribution" is that _

A there are many other things that we don't know about butterfly evenness distribution

B we don't know anything about butterfly evenness distribution

C we know much about butterfly evenness distribution

D we know about butterfly evenness distribution to some extent

Question 54: The word "generated" in the passage is closest in meaning to " _"

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

Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the natural environment surrounding their homes This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years It was, indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary (sơ đẳng) farming and the domestication of wild animals were introduced about 10,000 years ago Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live

in marginal (giới hạn) environments, such as deserts and arctic (thuộc bắc cực) wastelands In higher