SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO NGHỆ AN TRƯỜNG THPT QUỲNH LƯU I ĐỀ THI THỬ KHỐI D+ A1 LẦN I NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề: 473 (Đề thi có 05 trang) Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. Question 1: Hundred of scientists have been involved in the research. A B C D Question 2: Automation reduces labour costs by cutting the number of workers needing to do a job. A B C D Question 3: The next host for the SEA Games is Laos. It is Laos' the first time as the host for the biannual- A B C D games. Question 4: Without the particularly habitat, the species could not survive. A B C D Question 5: The sport was became very popular in Europe and by the late 70's there was windsurfing fever in A B C Europe with one in every three households having a sailboard. D 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, from 6 to 10. Question 6: A. miraculous B. diversity C. platoon D. occupation Question 7: A. delivery B. ornamental C. climatic D. environment Question 8: A. ancestor B. tragedy C. geology D. accurate Question 9: A. interview B. satellite C. similar D. contestant Question 10: A. magnificent B. photography C. proverbial D. advantageous Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions, from 11 to 35. Question 11:As she did so, her parents became _______. A. the angriest B. the most angry C. the more angry D. angrier and angrier Question 12: After he had broken his leg, Henry could only go up and down stair_______ A. hardly B. in difficulties C. with difficulty D. hard Question 13: Doctors are supposed to _______ responsibility for human life. A. do B. take C. rush D. join Question 14: Smoking is_______in these buildings. A. limited B. postponed C. given D. forbidden Question 15: I was so tired that I_______had to take a nap. A. utterly B.quite C. simply D. by no means Question 16: Helen’s new boyfriend is not_______ what I expected. A. just B. absolutely C. very D. at all Question 17: No sooner had we started the picnic_______ the rain pouring down. A. when B. that C. and D. than Question 18: I’ve told you time and time ________ not to leave the door open. A. to B. again C. over D. before Question 19: _______ happens, I shall stand by you. A. Whatever B.What C.Which D. That Question 20: The manager_______ that all the customers should be searched. A. predicted B.obliged C.told D. insisted Question 21:He studies _______ his two brothers. Mã đề 473 1 A more better than B. much better than C. more good than D. very better than Question 22: _______ get tired of answering the same questions every day? A. Have you ever B. Had you ever C. Do you ever D. Are you ever Question 23: _________a few sounds produced by insects can be heard by humans. A. Only B. There are only C. That only D. with only Question 24: My son dropped_______college and joined the army. A. away from B. out of C. off D. by Question 25: Winning a lottery is a rare occurrence. _________very small. A. The number of winners is B. A number of winners is C. A number of winner are D. The number of winners are Question 26: _________ that she burst into tears. A. Such her anger was B. She was so anger C. So angry she was D. Such was her anger Question 27: . _________ saying was so important that I asked everyone to stop talking and listen. A. That the woman was B. What the woman was C. The woman was D.What was the woman Question 28: _________ the ringing phone when it went dead. A. Hardly I reached B. I had no sooner reached C. Just as I reached D. Scarcely had I reached Question 29: _______ sure that you follow the instructions carefully. A. Believe B. Make C. Do D. Try Question 30: _________, William Shakespeare is the most widely known. A. All writers in English B. All of the writers in English C. Of all writers in English D. With all, writers in English Question 31: _________ a flat with someone is cheaper than living on your own. A. Sharing B. Dividing C. Cutting D. Having Question 32: He always complains about my _________ to cook. A. inability B. unability C. disability D. ability Question 33: Peter tried his best and passed the driving test at the first _______. A. try B. attempt C. doing D. aim Question 34: The director has promised that _________ finds a solution to this particular problem will be well awarded. A. who B. the one C. whoever D. anyone Question 35: Some snakes lay eggs, but _________ give birth to live offspring. A. other B. others C. the others D. the other 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 36 to 45. Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be develop. The truth lies somewhere between these two extremes. It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment. One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better. This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect the intelligence. Gifted people can not be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining. People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice: - Marry an intelligent person. - Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents. - Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard. - Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instrument is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician. Question 36: When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that ______. Mã đề 473 2 A. different twins generally have different levels of ability B. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement C. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability D. ability depends both on intelligence and environment Question 37: Scientists chose twins for their study because ______. A. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities D. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin Question 38: How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development? A. They practice playing their instruments for many years B. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas D. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured Question 39: The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow ______. A. only their interests in computer games B. only their interests in musical instruments C. their own interests D. their parents’ interests Question 40: When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid ______. A. letting them play their own way B. starting their education at an early age C. pushing their children too hard D. permitting them to follow their own interests Question 41: The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that in order to become a genius, ______. A. you need to have good health and good nourishment B. you need intelligence and you need to develop it C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently. D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard Question 42: The word “favorable” in the passage mostly mean ______. A. “of high quality or an acceptable standard” B. “under the control or in the power of somebody else” C. “good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful” D. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the other people” Question 43: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______. A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents B. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being D. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence and development Question 44: The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ______. A. parental support and encouragement B. an expensive education C. wealthy and loving parents D. good musical instruments Question 45: The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to ______. A. other people B. other scientists C. other geniuses D. other children 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 46 to 50. By adopting a few simple techniques, parents who read to their children can substantially increase their children's language development. It’s surprising, but true. How parents talk to their children makes a big difference in the children's language development. If a parent encourages the child to actively respond to what the parent is reading, the child's language skills increase. A study was done with two- to three-year-old children and their parents. Half of the thirty children participated in the experimental study; the other half acted as the control group. In the experimental group, the parents were given a two -hour training session in which they were taught to ask open-ended questions rather than yes/no questions. For example, the parents should ask, "What is the doggie doing?" rather than, "Is the doggie running away?". Experimental parents were also instructed in how to expand on their children's answers, how to suggest alternative possibilities, and how to praise correct answers. At the beginning of the study, the children did not differ on measures of language development, but at the end of one month, the children in the experimental group tested 5,5 months ahead of the control group on a test of verbal expression and vocabulary. Nine months later, the children in the experimental group still showed an advance of 6 months over the children in the control group. Question 46: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A. Children who talk a lot are more intelligent. B. Parents who listen to their children can teach them more. C. Active children should read more. D. Verbal ability can easily be increased. Question 47: In line 2, what does “It’s” refer to? A. Parents increasing children's language development. B. Reading techniques being simple. Mã đề 473 3 C. Parents reading to children. D. Children's language development. Question 48: According to the author, which of the following questions is the best type to ask children about reading? A. Do you see the elephant? B. Is the elephant in the cage? C. What animals do you like? D. Shall we go to the zoo? Question 49: What was the difference between the control group and the experimental group? A. The training parents received. B. The age of the children. C. The books that were read. D. The number of children. Question 50: What conclusion is best supported by the passage? A. Parents should be trained to read to their children. B. The more children read, the more intelligent they become. C. Children's language skills increase when they are required to respond actively. D. Children who read actively act six months older. 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 blanks from 51 to 60. In the early days of the cinema, before sound was introduced, silent films were (51) ________ by a pianist, or even a small orchestra playing in the cinema itself. One reason for this was to (52) ________ up the noise of the projector. However, a more important role was to provide (53) ________ for what was going on in the film, and (54) ________ the audience through the story. Different kinds of music were (55) ________ with different situations, such as fights, chases, romantic scenes and so on. Music was also used to identify the geographical location or historical setting of the story. In (56) ________ , individual characters often had their own tune, which could also (57)________what sort of person they were. Music (58)________ something extra what was happening on the flat screen. It could create atmosphere and (59) ________ the involvement of the audience, one moment encouraging them to relax, the next developing a (60) ________ of tension. And all this was done without any words being spoken. Audiences at that (61) ________ would have been (62) ________ with the musical language connected with the traditions of popular theatre, and many of these were (63) ________ to the new medium of the cinema. Today, (64) ________ the films produced may be technically very different from before, much of the musical history still (65) ________. Question 51:: A chased B pursued C taken D accompanied Question 52: A cover B put C tie D make Question 53: A support B description C suggestion D comment Question 54: A persuade B follow C guide D send Question 55:: A joined B united C associated D collected Question 56: A measure B plus C addition D total Question 57: A indicate B point C paint D draw Question 58: A placed B made C put D added Question 59:: A rise B increase C grow D lift Question 60: A look B meaning C sight D sense Question 61: A time B spell C occasion D century Question 62: A popular B educated C familiar D experienced Question 63: A cut B moved C transported D transferred Question 64: A instead B although C despite D however Question 65: A rests B stays C keeps D remains Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 61 to 63. Question 66: I am concerned about my children. A. angry B. worried C. happy D. sad Question 67: There are many opportunities for work in the city. A. possibilities B. advantages C. difficulties D. disadvantages Question 68: Be careful! The tree is going to fall. A. Look up B. Look out C. Look on D. Look after Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 64 to 65. Question 69: The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month. A. protect B. eliminate C. pollute D. destroy Question 70: The farmers removed some undeveloped trees to improve the growth of the rest. A. eliminated B. planted C. fertilized D. transferred Mã đề 473 4 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is CLOSEST in meaning each of the following questions from 66 to 80. Question 71: They were carrying two injured players out of the field. A. Two injured players were being carried out of the field. B. Two players were injured and carrying out of the field. C. Two players were injured and carried out of the field. D. The field was being carried two injured players. Question 72: When you 're going to tropical countries, you should get medical advice first. A. Before getting medical advice, you're going to tropical countries. B. Before gone to tropical countries, you should get medical advice first. C. Before going to tropical countries, you should get medical advice first. D. You should get medical advice, before you will go to tropical countries. Question 73: They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents. A. Their parents do not want them to go out in the evening. B. Going out in the evening is permitted by their parents. C. Their parents never let them go out in the evening. D. Although their parents do not allow, they still go out in the evening. Question 74: Although my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children. A. My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children. B. Busy at work as my parents are, they try to find time for their children. C. My parents are too busy at work to find time for their children. D. My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work. Question 75: His eel soup is better than any other soups I have ever eaten. A. Of all the soups I have ever eaten, his eel soup is the best. B. I have ever eaten many soups that are better than his eel soup. C. His eel soup is the worst of all soups I have eaten. D. His eel soup is good but I have ever eaten many others better. Question 76: She gets up early to prepare breakfast so that her children can come to school on time. A. Despite her getting up early to prepare breakfast, her children cannot come to school on time. . B. Because she wants her children to come to school on time, she gets up early to prepare breakfast. C. If she does not get up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on time. D. Unless she gets up early to prepare breakfast, her children will not come to school on. Question 77: The man suddenly realized that the neighbor was watching him. A. The neighbor was watching the man and he suddenly realized that. B. The man suddenly realized that he was being watched by the neighbor. C. The neighbor was suddenly realized the man and watching him. D. The man suddenly realized that he was watched by the neighbor. Question 78: I will agree to these conditions provided that they increase my salary. A. They did not increase my salary so I quit the job. B. They give me more money or I will only agree these conditions. C. Unless they give me more money, I will only agree these conditions. D. I will only agree these conditions if they give me more money. Question 79: John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor. A. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough. B. John's terrible cough prevents from seeing a doctor. C. John's doctor does not want to see him because he has a bad cough. D. John's terrible cough forces him to see a doctor. Question 80: It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement. A. But for you assistance, we could not have got achievement. B. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement. C. If you assisted us, we could not get achievement. D. Without your assistance, we could get achievement. Good luck!!!!!! Mã đề 473 5 Mã đề 473 6 . LƯU I ĐỀ THI THỬ KHỐI D+ A1 LẦN I NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề: 473 (Đề thi có 05. have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop