TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN QUẢNG TRỊ ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Họ và tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) The invention of the electric telegraph gave birth to the communications industry. Although Samuel B. Morse succeeded in making the invention useful in 1837, it was not until 1843 that the first telegraph line of consequence was constructed. By 1860 more than 50,000 miles of lines connected people east of the Rockies. The following year, San Francisco was added to the network. The national telegraph network fortified the ties between East and West and contributed to the rapid expansion of the railroads by providing an efficient means to monitor schedules and routes. Furthermore, the extension of the telegraph, combined with the invention of the steam-driven rotary printing press by Richard M. Hoe in 1846, revolutionized the world of journalism. Where the business of news gathering had been dependent upon the mail and on hand-operated presses, the telegraph expanded the amount of information a newspaper could supply and allowed for more timely reporting. The establishment of the Associated Press as a central wire service in 1846 marked the advent of a new era in journalism. Câu 1: The main topic of the passage is A. the history of journalism B. the origin of the national telegraph C. how the telegraph network contributed to the expansion of railroads D. the contributions and development of the telegraph network Câu 2: According to the passage, how did the telegraph enhance the business of news gathering? A. By adding San Francisco to the network B. By allowing for more timely reporting C. By expanding the railroads D. By monitoring schedules and routes for the railroads Câu 3: The author’s main purpose in this passage is to A. compare the invention of the telegraph with the invention of the steam-driven rotary press B. propose new ways to develop the communications industry C. show how the electric telegraph affected the communications industry D. criticize Samuel B. Morse Câu 4: It can be inferred from the passage that A. Samuel Morse did not make a significant contribution to the communications industry B. Morse’s invention did not immediately achieve its full potential C. The extension of the telegraph was more important than its invention D. Journalists have the Associated Press to thank for the birth of the communications industry Câu 5: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the growth of the communications industry? A. Morse invented the telegraph in 1837 B. People could use the telegraph in San Francisco in 1861 C. The telegraph led to the invention of the rotary printing press D. The telegraph helped connect the entire nation Câu 6: The word “Rockies” refers to A. a telegraph company B. the West Coast C. a mountain range D. a railroad company Câu 7: This passage would most likely be found in a Mã đề thi 111 Trang 1/6-Mã đề thi 111 A. U.S. history book B. book on trains C. science textbook D. computer magazine Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau đây và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) During the 1920s, African-American culture as embodied in music, art, and literature flourished as never before. In their works, poets, dramatists, and novelists sought to define their culture and engender pride in racial heritage. The outpouring of African-American literature during the 1920s almost came to a standstill during the Great Depression of the 1930s but reemerged with explosive force in the 1940s with Richard Wright’s Native Son, Chester Himes’s Lovely Crusade, and Ann Petry’s The Street, among other novels, as well as the plays and poetry of Langston Hughes. In the 1950s important developments in drama took place with a generation of black playwrights, including Alice Childress, Ted Shine, William Branch, and Lorraine Hansberry, who wrote the prizewinning drama A Raisin in the Sun. The 1960s gave rise to the Black arts movement. Drama and fiction flourished, often written in the rhythm and language of black working classes. The 1970s and 1980s continued that tradition but also saw the works of black women poets, essayists, dramatists, and fiction writers take the spotlight, making a significant contribution to literature by exploring the themes of black women’s experiences. Fiction writers Toni Morrison and Alice Walker, both Pulitzer Prize winners, are two of the finest American writers of this century. Other notable black women writers of other genres, impressive in talent and number, have come into their own, making their voices heard within a literary tradition from which they were excluded for many generations and making African-American literature richer than ever before. Câu 8: The author of this passage would most likely be A. a politician B. a member of the clergy C. an educator D. a scientist Câu 9: The author’s attitude toward African-American women writers is A. disappointed B. supportive C. neutral D. negative Câu 10: The author’s main purpose in writing this passage is to A. present a history of African- American literature B. argue the importance of the Black Arts movement C. emphasize the achievements of African-American artists D. explain the difference between male and female African –American authors Câu 11: The paragraph preceding this passage would mostly be about A. early African- American culture B. life during the Great Depression C. the Black Arts movement of the 1960s D. the future of African-America literature Câu 12: Which of the following conclusions could be drawn from this passage? A. There were no black playwrights before the 1950s B. The Great Depression was a period that fostered creativity C. The sixties were not good years for African-American writers D. Women have added a new dimension to African-American literature Câu 13: Which of the following statements best describes the organization of the first paragraph? A. Various types of African-American culture are compared and contrasted B. Historical facts about African-American culture are presented C. Persuasive opinions on African-American literature are given D. A story about African Americans is narrated Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau đây và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) Horace Pippin, as an African-American soldier during World War I, was wounded in his right arm. He discovered, however, that by keeping his right wrist steady with his left hand, he could paint and draw. Pippin was not trained, but his artistic sensitivity and intuitive feel for two-dimensional design and the arrangement of color and patterns made him one of the finest primitive artists America has produced. Pippin did a series of paintings on the abolitionist John Brown and one of his war experiences, but he shied away from social issues for the most part and achieved his greatest success with scenes of the people and Trang 2/6-Mã đề thi 111 places of his hometown of West Chester, Pennsylvania. His Domino Players, featuring four women gathered around a wooden table in a simple kitchen setting, is an excellent example of his rural domestic scenes. Câu 14: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about primitive art? A. It is two-dimensional B. Colors and patterns are important C. Artists do not have to be trained for it D. It is used primarily for painting portraits Câu 15: Horace Pippin discovered he could paint and draw A. during World War I B. when he completed his artistic training C. when someone reminded him of his artistic sensitivity D. by holding his right wrist steady with his left hand Câu 16: It may be inferred from the passage that Pippin A. had a simple upbringing B. was obsessed with the subject of abolition C. was devastated by his war experiences D. wanted nothing to do with his past Câu 17: With which of the following statements would the author probably agree? A. Horace Pippin was a poorly trained, mediocre artist B. Primitive art is an excuse for lack of training and talent C. Horace Pippin made a significant contribution to American art D. Horace Pippin placed too much emphasis on social issues in his work Câu 18: In which course would this passage most likely be required reading? A. Anthropology B. Drama C. Sociology D. Art history Câu 19: The word “intuitive” in the passage is closest in meaning to A. educated B. artistic C. intense D. instinctive Câu 20: The author includes the fact that Pippin was wounded A. because violence was a major theme in his paintings B. as an example of a rural domestic scene C. to show that he succeeded in spite of a handicap D. in order to classify him as a primitive artist 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: Câu 21: A. implement B. organize C. embryo D. gymnastics Câu 22: A. inaccurate B. certificate C. economics D. photography Câu 23: A. souvenir B. overlook C. interview D. personnel Câu 24: A. peril B. process C. pursue D. retail Câu 25: A. imaginary B. productivity C. punctuality D. representative Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu sau: Câu 26: After many long and grueling hours of practice, Rita finally became an accomplished violinist. A. Rita’s long and grueling hours of practice helped her become an accomplished violinist. B. Rita accomplished many long, grueling hours of practice and became a violinist. C. After becoming an accomplished violinist, Rita spent many long, grueling hours of practice. D. Rita spent many long, grueling hours accomplishing her violin practice Câu 27: Although for many individuals, personal ethics are rooted in religious beliefs, this is not true for everyone A. Each individual has his own ethical standards and these always reflect his religious beliefs B. Everyone has his own ethical code which may or may not have a religious foundation C. There is a religious basis to the special ethical code of many people, but not, by any means, of all people D. With most people religious beliefs and ethical standards are largely in harmony, at least in most situations Câu 28: Parents have become increasingly concerned about the television viewing habits of their children- so much so that families are beginning to censor the programs that enter their homes. Trang 3/6-Mã đề thi 111 A. Families watch television together more often now than in the past so that they can decide whether shows are desirable or not B. Families with televisions are not as close as families without televisions because the former bicker more over program choice C. Although parents worry about the programs that their children watch, they find it very difficult because censorship is not what it used to be D. Because of their concern over the television programs that are aired, many parents are deciding which programs they will allow their children to watch Câu 29: We couldn’t help feeling disappointed when, after all our hard work, we had to close down the factory A. By working even harder we could, perhaps, have managed to keep the factory open B. If only we could have kept the factory going we wouldn’t have felt that all our work had been wasted C. Since we’d put in so much effort it was inevitable that we should feel upset when we couldn’t keep the factory going D. However hard we worked we could not have stopped them closing down the factory Câu 30: The West’s main response to events in Yugoslavia has been to avoid any direct involvement A. The West could have responded to the situation in Yugoslavia with a policy of active involvement B. By and large the West has been reluctant to commit itself actively to affairs in Yugoslavia C. The involvement of the West in Yugoslavia was in response to certain major events D. Direct intervention was the response of the West to happenings in Yugoslavia Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống: Scott Newman wouldn’t be without his pocket-size TV, which he mainly watches in bed. “I only watch programs which last about half an hour, as any longer (31) my eyes. I use the set for general entertainment though it is also really good for (32) up with current affairs. The main problem with the set is that it’s not (33) enough even when you use headphones. The (34) is all right as long as nothing moves in front of the aerial.” Scott admits to being a gadget man, but doesn’t (35) buying the set since he uses it nearly everyday. Retired engineer Paul Hardcastle has owned a pocket TV for a (36) of years. “I use it mostly in the bathroom. I want to use it outdoors, but the trouble is that in (37) light you can’t see the picture. I use rechargeable batteries as (38) ones would cost too much. Paul believes that this sort of TV could be improved if the (39) was slightly bigger and it didn’t (40) up batteries so quickly; he can only get half an hour’s viewing before the batteries go flat. Câu 31: A. struggles B. stretches C. stresses D. strains Câu 32: A. coming B. keeping C. going D. holding Câu 33: A. loud B. noisy C. high D. strong Câu 34: A. response B. receiving C. receipt D. reception Câu 35: A. mind B. disapprove C. regret D. disappoint Câu 36: A. number B. total C. sum D. quantity Câu 37: A. shiny B. hard C. bright D. high Câu 38: A. real B. usual C. genuine D. ordinary Câu 39: A. design B. screen C. face D. display Câu 40: A. finish B. use C. end D. take Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống: An American businessman was on a trip to Asia. He decided to (41) a few days off and see something of the countryside, so he hired a car. At first everything (42) perfectly, but suddenly the weather changed and he (43) himself in the middle of a tropical storm. Driving became impossible, so he pulled into the side of the road and waited until the rain had stopped before (44) again. Trang 4/6-Mã đề thi 111 A few miles further on, as he was (45) gear, he felt something smooth move across his wrist. He (46) down and saw a large python slithering through a gap in the floor. He (47) the brakes, wanting to get out, but the snake was too quick for him. Within seconds it had wrapped itself (48) him squeezing the breath out of him. The terrified businessman (49) to get hold of the snake’s head and tried to hit it against the window. But the snake was too strong and the man thought he was going to die. Suddenly he heard the screech of tyres and saw a lorry (50) alongside. The driver jumped out and shouted at him to let go of the snake. Instantly the other driver killed it with a knife. He then explained that the snake must have got in when the car had been parked Câu 41: A. put B. Go C. take D. bring Câu 42: A. felt B. went C. was D. passed Câu 43: A. found B. saw C. situated D. placed Câu 44: A. driving off B. putting off C. taking off D. making off Câu 45: A. changing B. adapting C. altering D. accelerating Câu 46: A. saw B. noticed C. looked D. watched Câu 47: A. put off B. got on C. took off D. put on Câu 48: A. over B. round C. on D. across Câu 49: A. succeeded B. finished C. managed D. achieved Câu 50: A. pull out B. bring up C. end up D. pull up Chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau: Câu 51: Not until 1865 the first antiseptic treatment on a compound fracture A. when Joseph Lister tried B. when did Joseph Lister try C. did Joseph Lister try D. that Joseph Lister tried Câu 52: Noise pollution generally receives less attention than air pollution A. does B. it does C. over D. it does over Câu 53:- Thank goodness we eat fish again tonight. Dad didn’t catch any today A. must B. must not C. have to D. don’t have to Câu 54: The girl was happy to get a scarf from her boy friend A. beautiful square small silk flowered B. small square beautiful flowered silk C. beautiful small square flowered silk D. small beautiful flowered silk square Câu 55: Gone With The Wind, during 10 years, is one of my favorite books A. a novel was written B. a novel written C. was a novel written D. was written Câu 56: Such the play that the theatre is likely to be full every night A. is the popularity of B. popular is C. is popular D. the popularity is of Câu 57: Under no circumstances the door themselves A. passengers are permitted to open B. are passengers permitted to open C. are passengers permitted opening D. passengers are permitted opening Câu 58: The flower will soon start to bloom winter is gone and the weather is beginning to get warmer A. even if B. now that C. so D. even though Câu 59: John said that he her since they A. hasn’t met – graduated B. hadn’t met – had graduated C. hasn’t met – have graduated D. hadn’t met -graduated Câu 60: You know that no one likes you, ? A. don’t you B. don’t they C. do they D isn’t it Câu 61: I didn’t know you were asleep. Otherwise, I so much noise when I came in A. didn’t make B. wouldn’t make C. couldn’t make D. wouldn’t have made Câu 62: The letter said, “We regret you that you have not been selected for the interview” A. informing B. to inform C. for informing D. about informing Câu 63: raiding for camels was a significant part of Bedouin life has been documented in Wilfed Thesiger’s Arabian Sands Trang 5/6-Mã đề thi 111 a. That B. Which C. What D. Where Câu 64: The offence was so serious that he was to six years’ imprisonment A. prosecuted B. judged C. punished D. sentenced Câu 65: Peter always tells truth. He never tells lies A. the- the B. a-  C. -  D. the - Câu 66: Sam bought a second-hand car which was in excellent A. condition B. state C. form D. run Câu 67: I am a driving instructor so I have to be very as people get upset when you criticize them A. powerful B. skilful C. tactful D. helpful Câu 68: I am not really arithmetic; I prefer algebra A. in B. into C. for D. with Câu 69: There’s a going round that the boss is getting married A. gossip B. news C. rumour D. word Câu 70: The baby screamed when she saw a of ants A. flock B. pack C. colony D. herd Câu 71: It is imperative that you there in person A. be B. are C. will be D. must be Câu 72: Mr. Jackson, accompanied by his wife and children, tonight. A. arrives B. arrive C. is arriving D. are arriving Câu 73: We all know that both America and Japan are ahead of us in many fields A. inches B. kilometers C. ages D. streets Câu 74: was the day before yesterday A. The France’s Independence Day B. The day of the French independence C. French’s Independence Day D. France’s Independence Day Câu 75: Forget all and try your best next time- Lightning never twice in the same place. A. strikes B. attacks C. beats D. hits Chọn từ, cụm từ gạch chân cần được sửa (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D) Câu 76: That these students have improved their grades because of their participation in the test review class A B C D Câu 77: Though tired, he continued to search for twenty minutes and realized that the notebook had been A B laying on the table the entire time C D Câu 78: Danny spent so enjoyable a vacation in England this summer that he plans returning as soon as he A B C saves enough money D Câu 79: It is reported that the number of residents who have been questioned with this matter is quite small A B C D Câu 80: The hospital has launched an inquiry to find out who was to blame on the mistake. A B C D Trang 6/6-Mã đề thi 111 . C. ages D. streets Câu 74: was the day before yesterday A. The France’s Independence Day B. The day of the French independence C. French’s Independence Day D. France’s Independence Day Câu. range D. a railroad company Câu 7: This passage would most likely be found in a Mã đề thi 111 Trang 1/6 -Mã đề thi 111 A. U.S. history book B. book on trains C. science textbook D. computer. suddenly the weather changed and he (43) himself in the middle of a tropical storm. Driving became impossible, so he pulled into the side of the road and waited until the rain had stopped before