ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2-2012 MÔN ANH VĂN MÃ ĐỀ 289 1 KIỂM TRA TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC 2012- LẦN 2 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 289 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 . Question 1: A. triangle B. refugee C. commerce D. involve Question 2: A. spectator B. intimacy C. preference D. influence Question 3: A. interpret B. technician C. horizon D. pagoda Question 4: A. refrigerator B. uncomfortable C. interviewer D. arrangement Question 5: A. terrific B. youngster C. visually D. integral Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of the sentences . Question 6: Nick gave me some advice. I was saved from bankruptcy. A. If it weren’t for Nick’s advice, I would go bankrupt. B. Had it not been for Nick’s advice, I would have been bankruptcy . C. It was Nick's advice that saved me from bankruptcy. D. I was saved from bankruptcy though Nick gave me some advice. Question 7: We had overslept. We missed the bus. A. As a result of having overslept , we couldn’t catch the bus. B. If we hadn’t overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus. C. Though we had overslept, we wouldn’t miss the bus. D. Having overslept so we couldn’t the bus. Question 8: I’ve been too busy to answer my email. However, I’ll do it soon. A. I haven’t got times to answer my email but I’ll do it soon. B. I haven’t got round to answering my email but I’ll do it soon. C. If I had been too busy to answer my email, I would do it soon. D. I haven’t taken up answering my email but I’ll do it soon. Question 9: The government has little money. It can’t tackle the many social problems. A. The government has little money be cause it can’t tackle the many social problems. B. The government has little money so that it can’t tackle the many social problems. C. The government has little money with which to tackle the many social problems. D. The government has little money, but it can tackle the many social problems. Question 10: My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview but I’m too busy to do that. A. I must have my suit cleaned before the interview. B. I should have cleaned my suit before the interview. C. I must clean my suit before the interview. D. I must get someone clean my suit before the interview. 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 11: Five miles beyond the hills were a fire with its flames reaching up to the sky. A B C D Question 12: The grizzly bear, which can grow up to eight feet tall, has been called a more dangerous animal of North America. A B C D Question 13: Workers training for a specific job have a strong possibility of being replace by a machine. A B C D Question 14: The advertising campaign will be based on the recent completed study. A B C D Question 15: Alike all other mammals, dolphins have lungs. A B C D 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 The knowledge and eloquence that people (16)______ through travelling is usually perceived as the best fulfillment in life. It is the inquisitive human nature that impels people to seek (17)______ experiences and to set out on an exploration trip. Those who travel frequently and to diverse places benefit from establishing new relationships and (18)________a better knowledge about other cultures and lifestyles. However, there is a grain of truth in the assumption that people are prone to (19)________ cliché and unfounded prejudices about other nations and their characteristics. Sometimes, it is only the first-hand encounter that can help change the (20)________ towards the so-called “inferior communities”. This direct contact with a different civilization enables travelers to (21)_________ their baseless assumptions and get (22) _________ with the real concept of life in all four corners of the globe. Beyond question, travelling (23)__________ friendship and makes it easier for many individuals to acknowledge the true value of different traditions and customs. Yet, it does not always mean enjoyment. It may also (24)_________coming close with the atrocities of real existence as well as becoming aware of the challenges and hardships that other people have to struggle with. Hence, a true voyage is the one with a good deal of experience to (25) _________ about, very often combined with exposure to abhorrent sights and incredible ordeals. The learning to be complete, thus, requires an ability to observe and analyze the surroundings, both their glamour and brutality. Question 16: A. purchase B. extract C. gain D. nurture Question 17: A. irritating B. bewildering C. delighting D. thrilling Question 18: A. acquiring B. educating C. learning D. studying Question 19: A. preserving B. cherishing C. indulging D. persisting Question 20: A. prejudice B. manner C. outlook D. approach Question 21: A. drop B. cease C. fail D. quit ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2-2012 MÔN ANH VĂN MÃ ĐỀ 289 2 Question 22: A. informed B. realized C. acquainted D. defined Question 23: A. facilitates B. affords C. effects D. influences Question 24: A. involve B. derive C. consist D. enclose Question 25: A. commemorate B. reminisce C. resemble D. remind Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part. Question 26: Do you know of any actual cases of this happening? A. untrue B. imitate C. false D. hypothetical Question 27: The new software has received damning reports from the majority of users. A. critical B. delightful C. glowing D. blooming Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part . Question 28: I find it difficult to remain neutral where he’s concerned. A. middle B. objective C. negative D. positive Question 29: He’s a beautiful dog. Can I touch him? A. stroke B. hit C. reach D. feel Question 30: It is in the public interest that these facts are made known. A. involvement B. advantage C. achievement D. perception Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer. Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described . Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the level of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed in standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic expressions are colloquial language. Slang, however, refers to words and expressions understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech than in writing. Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to require its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events. It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population with a large number of subgroups; third, association among the subgroups and the majority population. Finally, it is worth noting that the terms “standard”, “colloquial”, and “slang” exist only as abstract levels for scholars who study language. Only a tiny number of the speakers of any language will be aware that they are using colloquial or slang expressions. Most speakers of English will, during appropriate situations, select and use all three types of expressions. Question 31: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A. Standard speech B. Idiomatic phrases C. Different types of vocabulary D. Dictionary usage Question 32: How is slang defined by the author? A. Words and phrases accepted by the majority for formal usage. B. Words and phrases understood by the majority but not found in standard dictionaries. C. Words and phrases understood by a restricted group of speakers. D. Words and phrases understood by a large number of speakers but not accepted as formal usage. Question 33: The word “obscurity ” could best be replaced by ________ A. disappearance B. influence C. qualification D. tolerance Question 34: The word “ appropriate” is closest in meaning to ______ A. old B. large C. correct D. important Question 35: The word “ them” refers to _________ A. words B. slang phrases C. memories D. the majority Question 36: Where in the passage does the author explain where colloquial language and slang are most commonly used? A. The first two sentences of paragraph 2 B. The last sentences of paragraph 2 C. The last sentences of paragraph 3 D. The last two sentences of paragraph 5 Question 37: What does the author mean by the statement : “Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations.” ? A. Familiar words and phrases are found in both speech and writing in formal settings. B. Familiar situations experienced by most people are called colloquialisms. C. Informal language contains colloquialisms, which are not found in more formal language. D. Most of the speakers of a language can use both formal and informal speech in appropriate situations. Question 38: Which of the following is TRUE of standard usage? A. It can be used in formal or informal settings. B. It is limited to written language . ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2-2012 MÔN ANH VĂN MÃ ĐỀ 289 3 C. It is only understood by the upper classes. D. It is constantly changing. Question 39: The author mentions all of the following as requirements for slang expressions to be created EXCEPT _____ A. new situations B. a new generation C. interaction among diverse groups D. a number of linguists Question 40: It can be inferred from the passage that the author __________ A. does not approve of either slang or colloquial speech in any situation. B. approves of colloquial speech in some situations, but not slang . C. approve of slang and colloquial speech in appropriate situations. D. does not approve of colloquial usage in writing. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 41: We're getting married next month, __________. A. rain nor shine B. come rain or shine C. rainy or shiny D. whether raining or shining Question 42: If the flight was on time, he _________ in Jakarta early this morning. A. ought to have arrived B. must arrive C. must have arrived D. should arrive Question 43: The customer was so annoyed that he _________the receipt in front of the manager. A. wore out B. tried on C. took over D. ripped up Question 44: He was suffering from stress _____________by overwork. A. turned down B. brought on C. taken up D. put down Question 45: Galileo’s ideas were well in advance of the age______________. A. at he lived B. he lived C. at which he lived D. in which he lived Question 46: She’s nearly 90 and __________keeps to her room. A. rarely B. barely C. mostly D. almost Question 47: I received a letter,_________ me think it was written by a child. A. the poor writing made B. the writing was so poor for C. whose poor writing made D. of which poor writing made Question 48: Harry: “- Whose hat is this?” Kate: “- ______________!” A. It’s Richard B. For Richard C. It’s of Richard’s D. Richard’s Question 49: _____________ cricket, I enjoyed watching football and basket ball. A. Apart from B. In addition C. Beside D. As well as Question 50: Terrorist threats are ____________tourists. A. getting along B. making off C. taking in D. driving away Question 51: _________is determined by the weather . A. When does the season start B. When the season starts C. The season starts D. That the start of the season Question 52: Now that you’re through with it, you should be more grateful to Ted for all his help. Do you think you _______ without it? A. would have succeeded B. could succeed C. might succeed D. would succeed Question 53: Alfonso: “ What do you think of the Jeffersons? ” Maria: “___________________.” A. Oh, I don’t think of him. B. Although they appeared reserved at first, they are very sociable. C. Oh, they are not having the choice . D. No, it’s very kind of them to have an outgoing personality. Question 54: I’ll be with you in ___________. A. one quarter of an hour B. a quarter of an hour C. a quarter of one hour D. a quarter of hour Question 55: Our teacher gave us _________impossible problem to solve. A. a very B. a completely C. the absolutely D. an extremely Question 56: Sue: “Did you see Sharon place?” Robert: “__________” A. What an untidy that flat was . B. How untidy that flat was! C. Not completely all the flat. D. Why not see it? Question 57: ___________Keith be held responsible for the accident. A. No way B. In any way C. In no way can D. No way in which can Question 58: ___________to celebrate his 75 th birthday. A. It was decided B. It was accepted C. It was agreeing D. They were determining Question 59: We have less money to spend ____________budget cuts. A. because B. in case C. whereas D. owing to Question 60: ___________ , I did what I could to make them feel at home. A. Naturally B. On average C. In my opinion D. In theory Question 61: Joan : “-What would you do in my place ?” Mike: “ - Were ________treated like that, I’d complain to the manager.” A. to I be B. I had to be C. I have been D. I to be Question 62: They’re_____________ —both workaholics! A. two similar kinds B. two of a kind C. the two same D. a kind of two Question 63: ____________you would like to go first? A. Who of B. Which of C. Any of D. All of Question 64: Joan: “It’s a pity Sarah is still unemployed. ” Mike: “______________.” A. I’m sorry for hearing of it. B. Oh, does she? I’m sorry. C. Yes, if only she had finished university D. Well, she needed it . Question 65: It was proposed that the president ____________for a period of two years. A. be elected B. were elected C. could be elected D. should elect 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. ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2-2012 MÔN ANH VĂN MÃ ĐỀ 289 4 Question 66: David may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life. A. David’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life. B. Although David may not have good health but he still manages to enjoy life. C. What prevented David from enjoying life is his bad health. D. Not having good health doesn’t prevent David from enjoying life. Question 67: We must continue our efforts whether there are any problems or not. A. Although there are some problems, we must continue our efforts. B. If there are any problems, we must not continue our efforts. C. In view of any problem, we must continue our efforts D. Regardless of whatever problems, we must continue our efforts. Question 68: I didn’t agree with the idea A. I didn’t have any agreement of the idea. B. I wasn’t in favor of the idea. C. The idea is not interesting at all. D. The idea was not to my liking. Question 69: John is devoted to his work. A. John dedicates himself for working. B. John spends all his time working. C. John is interested in his work. D. Working makes John find himself helpful. Question 70: I got bored with the match halfway through. A. The halfway through match made me boring. B. I lost my interest in the match halfway through. C. Through the match, I got bored halfway. D. I found the match bored halfway through. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer. Tsunami is a Japanese word which means harbour wave and is used as the scientific term for seismic sea wave generated by an undersea earthquake or possibly an undersea landslide or volcanic eruption. When the ocean floor is titled or offset during an earthquake, a set of waves is created similar to the concentric waves generated by an object dropped into the water. Most tsunamis originate along the Ring of Fire, a zone of volcanoes and seismic activity, 32.500 kilometers long that encircles the Pacific Ocean. Since 1819, about 40 tsunamis have struck the Hawaiian Islands. A tsunami can have wave lengths, or widths, of 100 to 200 kilometers and may travel hundreds of kilometers across the deep ocean, reaching speeds of about 725 to 800 kilometers an hour. Upon entering shallow coastal waters, the wave, which may have been only about half a meter high out at sea, suddenly grows rapidly. When the wave reaches the shore, it may be 15 meters high or more. Tsunamis have tremendous energy because of the great volume of water affected. They are capable of obliterating coastal settlements. Tsunamis should not be confused with storm surges, which are domes of water that rise underneath hurricanes or cyclones and cause extensive coastal flooding when the storms reach land. Storms surges are particularly devastating if they occur at high tide. A cyclone and accompanying storm surge killed an estimated 500.000 people in Bangladesh in 1970. The tsunami which struck south and southeast Asia in late 2004 killed over 200 thousand people. Question 71: Scientifically, tsunami is the term for _______ A. seismic sea wave B. undersea earthquake C. undersea landslide D. volcanic eruption Question 72: The word “concentric” in the first paragraph most likely means______ A. wavy B. having many centers C. having a common center D. a ring Question 73: Which of the following may be a reason for a tsunami? A. An inactive volcano B. A landslide on the seashore C. An undersea earthquake D. A storm Question 74: What will happen when an object is dropped into the water? A. Volcanic eruption may be a consequence. B. Some concentric waves will be generated C. There will be seismic activity. D. Earthquake may happen Question 75:. What is the zone of volcanoes and seismic activity in the world called? A. The concentric wave. B. The tsunami C. The Pacific Ocean D. The Ring of Fire. Question 76: What is the greatest speed of tsunamis traveling across the deep ocean? A. 200 kilometers an hour B. 700 kilometers an hour C. 800 kilometers an hour D. 150.000 kilometers an hour Question 77: How high is the wave of the tsunami when it reaches the shores? A. 100 meters B. 200 meters C. half a meter D. Fifteen meters Question 78: How are tsunamis capable of obliterating coastal settlements? A. They have tremendous energy due to the great volume of water affected. B. They are a meter high or more. C. They travel hundreds of kilometers. D. They can strike the shore fifteen meters high. Question 79: What killed an estimated 500.000 people in Bangladesh in 1970 ? A. A tsunami B. A high tide C. flooding D. A cyclone and accompanying storm surge Question 80: Which of the following is NOT true? A. Tsunamis only occur in Asia B. Storm surges are domes of water rising underneath hurricanes or cyclones . C. Storm surges cause extensive coastal flooding. D. A cyclone along with storm surge happened in Asia in 1970. THE END OF THE TEST . ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2-2012 MÔN ANH VĂN MÃ ĐỀ 289 1 KIỂM TRA TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC 2012- LẦN 2 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 289 Mark the letter A, B, C, or. approach Question 21: A. drop B. cease C. fail D. quit ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2-2012 MÔN ANH VĂN MÃ ĐỀ 289 2 Question 22: A. informed B. realized C. acquainted D. defined Question 23: A. facilitates. informal settings. B. It is limited to written language . ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2-2012 MÔN ANH VĂN MÃ ĐỀ 289 3 C. It is only understood by the upper classes. D. It is constantly changing. Question