SỞ GD- ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ LUYỆN 020) ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (8 điểm) I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions from 01 to 02. 01. A. sacrificed B. trusted C. recorded D. acted 02. A. leaves B. washes C. dresses D. watches II. 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 03 to 05. 03. A. consonant B. encounter C. determine D. disaster 04. A. agriculture B. referee C. personality D. mathematics 05. A. canteen B. animal C. human D. weather III. 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 in each of the following questions from 06 to 10. 06. He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime. A. explain B. exchange C. complain D. arrange 07. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination. A. hints B. symptoms C. effects D. demonstrations 08. I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic. A. wonderful B. acceptable C. pretty high D. reasonable 09. On the second thought, I believe I will go with you to the theater. A. Upon reflection B. After discussing with my wife C. For this time only D. For the second time 10. In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women. A. mandatory B. superior C. beneficial D. constructive IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions from 11 to 15. 11. We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time. A. slow down B. turn down C. put down D. lie down 12. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work. A. calm B. miserable C. responsive D. uncomfortable 13. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization. A. mean B. kind C. amicable D. hospitable 14. Her thoughtless comments made him very angry. A. thoughtful B. honest C. kind D. pleasant 15. We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours. A. an inactive society B. a physical society C. an active society D. a working society V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correcting in each of the following questions from 16 to 20. 16. Follow vaporisation, a reduction in temperature will result in condensation. A. Follow vaporisation B. result in C. reduction in D. condensation 17. John announced that he could not longer tolerate the conditions of the contract under which he was working. A. not longer B. that C. of D. under which 18. After the rain had let out, the Mitchells continued their hike up the mountain. A. let out B. After C. continued D. their hike PREPARED BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, HUYỆN LẬP THẠCH, TỈNH VĨNH PHÚC TRANG 1/6 19. The president refused to accept either of the four new proposals made by the contractors. A. either B. to accept C. the D. made by 20. I strongly object the idea of students in the final year working part-time jobs. A. object the idea B. the final year C. working D. jobs VI. Read the following passage then mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 30. Etymologically, anthropology is the science of humans. In fact, however, it is only one of the sciences of humans, bringing together those disciplines the common aims of which are to describe human beings and explain them on the basis of the biological and cultural characteristics of the populations among which they are distributed and to emphasize, through time, the differences and variations of these populations. The concept of race, on the one hand, and that of culture, on the other, have received special attention; and although their meaning is still subject to debate, these terms are doubtless the most common of those in the anthropologist's vocabulary. Anthropology, which is concerned with the study of human differences, was born after the Age of Discovery had opened up societies that had remained outside the technological civilization of the modern West. In fact, the field of research was at first restricted to those societies that had been given one unsatisfactory label after another, "savage," "primitive," "tribal," "traditional," or even "preliterate," "pre-historical," and so on. What such societies had in common, above all, was being the most "different" or the most foreign to the anthropologist; and in the early phases of anthropology, the anthropologists were always European or North American. The distance between the researcher and the object of his study has been a characteristic of anthropological research; it has been said of the anthropologist that he was the "astronomer of the sciences of man ." Anthropologists today study more than just primitive societies. Their research extends not only to village communities within modern societies but also to cities, even to industrial enterprises. Nevertheless, anthropology's first field of research, and the one that perhaps remains the most important, shaped its specific point of view with regard to the other sciences of man and defined its theme. If, in particular, it is concerned with generalizing about patterns of human behavior seen in all their dimensions and with achieving a total description of social and cultural phenomena, this is because anthropology has observed small-scale societies, which are simpler or at least more homogeneous than modern societies and which change at a slower pace. Thus they are easier to see whole. What has just been said refers especially to the branch of anthropology concerned with the cultural characteristics of man? Anthropology has, in fact, gradually divided itself into two major spheres, the study of man's biological characteristics and the study of his cultural characteristics. The reasons for this split are manifold, one being the rejection of the initial mistakes regarding correlations between race and culture. More generally speaking, the vast field of 19 th century anthropology was subdivided into a series of increasingly specialized disciplines, using their own methods and techniques, that were given different labels according to national traditions. 21. According to the passage, anthropology is most likely defined as the study of______. A. the biological and cultural characteristics of human beings B. one of the sciences of humans C. the lives of peoples all over the world D. the distribution of human beings the world over 22. Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage? A. Anthropologists are agreed on the meaning of race and culture. B. Anthropology gives special attention to the concept of race. C. Anthropology is concerned with the study of human differences. D. Anthropology has been subdivided into specialized disciplines 23. It is implied in the passage that the early anthropologists did research only on______. A. racial minorities B. modern groups C. large societies D. civilized societies 24. It can be inferred from the passage that anthropology was first developed in______. A. Europe and North America B. some primitive societies C. some tribal societies D. some prehistoric societies 25. Anthropologists of the early phases were regarded as the "astronomers of the sciences of man " because______ A. they did not belong to the societies into which they did research. B. they also studied our planets as the sciences of man C. they also studied the sun, moon, stars, planets, etc PREPARED BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, HUYỆN LẬP THẠCH, TỈNH VĨNH PHÚC TRANG 2/6 D. they applied the sciences of man to astronomy 26. According to the passage, modern anthropologists study______. A. both primitive and modern societies B. both communities and modern societies C. only modern industrial enterprises D. only primitive and tribal societies 27. The phrase "first field of research" in paragraph 3 most likely refers to the study of______. A. primitive societies B. modern societies C. large societies D. industrial societies 28. Small societies are preferable to anthropological research because they are______. A. simple, homogeneous, and change slowly B. small, isolated, and easy to study C. ancient, exotic, and interesting D. similar to primitive societies 29. It is mentioned in the passage that the split of anthropology into two major areas is partly due to______. A. the interpretation of race and culture B. the development of the sciences of humans C. more knowledge to be gained D. the development of modern anthropology 30. It is mentioned in the passage that anthropology began to divide into various disciplines in______. A. the 19th century B. the Age of Discovery C. the 20 th century D. prehistoric times VII. Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that fits each of the blanks from 31 to 40. The traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write, or the ability to use language to read, write, listen, and speak. In modern contexts, the word refers to reading and writing at a level 31_____ for communication, or at a level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a literate society,' so as to take 32_____ in that society. The United Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has drafted the following definition: “Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written' materials 33_____ with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning to enable an Individual to achieve his or her goals, to develop his, or her 34_____ and potential, and to participate fully in the wider society." Many policy analysts consider literacy rates a crucial measure of a region's human capital. This claim is made on the 35_____ that literate people can be trained less expensively than illiterate people, generally have a higher socio-economic 36_____ and enjoy better health and employment prospects. Policy makers also argue that literacy increases job opportunities and access to higher education. In Kerala, India, for example, female and child mortality rates declined 37_____ in the 1960s, when girls who were educated in the education reforms after 1948 began to raise families. Recent researchers, 38_____, argue that correlations such as, the one listed above may have more to do with the effects of schooling rather than literacy in general. Regardless, the 39_____ of educational systems worldwide includes a basic 40_____ around communication through test and print, which is the foundation of most definitions of literacy. 31. A. suitable B. adequate C. adaptable D. important 32. A. part B. comfort C. control D. honor 33. A. associated B. worked C. appropriated D. related 34. A. ability B. knowledge C. behavior D. performance 35. A. foundations B. ways C. basics D. grounds 36. A. status B. request C. condition D. state 27. A. dramatically B. actually C. extremely D. accurately 38. A. however B. therefore C. consequently D. additionally 39. A. demand B. majority C. focus D. main 30. A. context B. content C. contact D. concept VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete each of the following incomplete sentences from 46 to 50. 31. ____________ did Arthur realize that there was danger. A. Only after entering the store B. After he had entered the store C. On entering the store D. When he entered the store 32. After seeing the movie Centennial, ____________. A. many people wanted to read the book B. the book was read by many people PREPARED BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, HUYỆN LẬP THẠCH, TỈNH VĨNH PHÚC TRANG 3/6 C. the book made many people want to read it D. the reading of the book interested many people 33. Many of the current international problems that we are now facing ____________. A. are the results of misunderstandings. B. lacks of the intelligent capabilities of understanding each other C. linguistic incompetences D. are because of not understanding themselves 34. Le: “I can’t understand how you missed the exit.” Linh: “Well, it was so dark that ____________.” A. we could hardly see the road signs B. we could see the road signs hardly C. hardly could we see the road signs D. we could see hardly the road signs 35. George didn’t do well in the class because ____________. A. he failed to study properly B. he studied bad C. he was a badly student D. he was not good studywise IX. 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 provided italicized ones from 51 to 55. 36. Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans. A. The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans. B. The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans. C. The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans. D. Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works. 37. Lin’s success took us all by surprise. A. Lin was successful, which surprised all of us. B. We took all of Lin’s successes surprisingly. C. We were taken aback by all of Lin’s successes. D. Lin’s success was surprised to all of us. 38.I no longer speak to my neighbor since our quarrel. A. I have spoken long to my neighbor since our quarrel. B. I stopped speaking to my neighbor since our quarrel. C. Before our quarrel, I spoke longer to my neighbor than now. D. I have longed for speaking to my neighbor since our quarrel. 39. The Minister said that he had not done anything improper. A. The Minister denied doing anything improper. B. The Minister denied that he would do anything improper. C. The Minister refused to have done anything improper. D. The Minister refused to do anything improper. 40. Sue is too slow to understand what you might say. A. So slow is Sue that she can’t understand what you might say. B. Sue is not enough quick to understand what you might say. C. Sue is so slow to understand what you might say. D. What you might say, Sue can understand slowly. X. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete each of the following incomplete sentences from 56 to 80. 41. This book gives a brief______ of the history of the university. A. outline B. reference C. article D. research 52. - “How did you feel before the exam?” - “Very____________.” A. nervous B. happy C. shy D. fearsome 43. Of the two new teachers, one is experienced and______. A. the other is not B. another is inexperienced C. the others are not D. other lacks experience 44. I’d rather he______ the door blue. A. painted B. paints C. painting D. paint 45. I was just______ to go out when you telephoned. A. about B. around C. thinking D. planned 46. - “Another cup of coffee?” – “No, but thank______.” A. you for all B. for all C. all the sameD. not at all 47. It’s late. It’s time______ home. A. we went B. we must go C. we go D. we’d go PREPARED BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, HUYỆN LẬP THẠCH, TỈNH VĨNH PHÚC TRANG 4/6 48. You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to______ is at the desk. A. whoever B. who C. whom D. which 49. It turned out that we______ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours. A. needn’t have B. can’t have C. mustn’t have D. hadn’t 50. Very often the chocolate inside is not as exciting as its______. A. wrapper B. paper C. cover D. coat 51. ______, the people who come to this club are in their twenties. A. By and large B. To a degree C. Virtually D. Altogether 52. ______ you feel thirsty, please help yourself to the drink at home. A. Should B. Because C. Unless D. Would 63. I wish you ______ me a new one instead of having it______ as you did. A. had given/ repaired B. gave/ to repair C. had given/ to be repaired D. would give/ to repair 54. I do not believe that this preposterous scheme is______ of our serious consideration. A. worthy B. worth C. worthwhile D. worthless 55. Dr. Evans has______ a valuable contribution to the life of the school. A. made B. created C. caused D. done 56. The FDA was set up in 1940______ that maintain standards for the sale of food and drugs. A. to enforce the laws B. to enforcing the laws C. enforcing laws D. enforced the laws 57. Tom: “May I smoke?” - Jerry: “____________” A. Go ahead! B. You are free C. Accommodate yourself! D. What suits you? 58. Hellen: “I’ve got a new grammar book.” Jack: “____________” A. How much was it? B. How many cost? C. What its price? D. How much you paid? 59. We need______ information before we can decide. A. further B. farther C. far D. furthest 60. Anne: Do you know her number? – Peter: __________, it’s here somewhere. A. Let me see B. Mind you C. Well D. You see 61. He travels______ for 20 years and then he decided to return home. A. far and wide B. father away C. far from it D. farthest of all 62. As it was very hot in summer, sales of bottles of water went______ the roof. A. through B. to C. above D. over 63. Sportsmen______ their political differences on the sports field. A. put aside B. take part C. take place D. keep apart 64. British Leyland is aiming to push______ its share of UK car sales to 25% over the next two years. A. up B. out C. on D. through PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) SENTENCE BUILDING: 1. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child. Only when A and C (had) had their second child did they decide to move to a bigger house 2. You’re under no obligation to accept their offer.  You can please yourself/yourselves about whether you accept their offer or not 3. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life. Martin’s poor health does not stop/prevent him from enjoying life 4. The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees. Each of the company’s retiring employee is represented a gold watch 5. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.  But for his command of (the) local dialect we would have been jailed/ put into jail TOPIC: In today’s competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the traditional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents’ absence. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions. PREPARED BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, HUYỆN LẬP THẠCH, TỈNH VĨNH PHÚC TRANG 5/6 In the business-driven culture nowadays, in order to adopt all of the so-called symbols of advanced life, in many families; both parents have to work hard all day long for their children to enjoy the best. It’s true that those children benefit from the joint income and the same, those grew up lacking parental support, and this practice is creating a negative feedback loop. On the first note, one of the external influences on a child’s development is economic status; children in impoverished or low-income families are, often times, more prone to emotional difficulties than other children because parents have limited resources to address the children’s needs as an asset to a child’s overall development. Therein, the income of parents is directly influential in the quality of care as well as of life a child has. So out of the love for their children, willy-nilly, both parents have no choice but work outside. However, gaining higher economic status does not guarantee better child development, in return to this, something must be lost. Parents with the help of close emotional bonds with children will be able to enhance a child’s motivation to comply with rules and requests and is associated with positive long term- outcomes so that they will grow up more independent, emphatic, and socially competent. Secure attachments to parents will underpin a child for positive, self-fulfilling expectations about other people which he will take into future relationships. In an evolving culture where parents spend more time working and less time with their child, the child’s overall development is the one to suffer- the long-term implications of which not yet fully realized. Yet, it is important to step back and consider the quality of the current cultural environment and the ill- developed children it may produce, obviously this leads to the disability to handle relationships and the child fail to function better both socially and professionally, and this may impact generation after generation. Children need their parents to be affectionate, caring beings, whether working parent or stay-home parent; it doesn’t matter much. What really counts is that the parent loves the child, fosters secure attachments with her child and fathoms of what the child’s needs are. Otherwise, it is society that bears the consequences; its citizens are all ill- developed ones. PREPARED BY ĐỖ BÌNH – THPT LIỄN SƠN, HUYỆN LẬP THẠCH, TỈNH VĨNH PHÚC TRANG 6/6 . SỞ GD- ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN (ĐỀ LUYỆN 020) ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 201 5 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (8 điểm) I. Mark the. had not done anything improper. A. The Minister denied doing anything improper. B. The Minister denied that he would do anything improper. C. The Minister refused to have done anything improper coat 51. ______, the people who come to this club are in their twenties. A. By and large B. To a degree C. Virtually D. Altogether 52. ______ you feel thirsty, please help yourself to the drink