VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Đề số I PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: Từ Question đến Question 64 (8 điểm) 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 Question 1: A wedding is a meaningful event A sad B sorrowful C important D unimportant Question 2: She was a devoted teacher She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students A polite B lazy C honest D dedicated Question 3: The Rev Dr Martin Luther King fought to put an end to racial segregation in the United States A integration B education C torture D separation Question 4: He devised a Computer game and sold it to Atari A played B divided C invented D bought 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 5: There were too many books on the shelves that I didn't know which one to choose A B C D Question 6: Rita enjoyed to be able to meet several Parliament members during her holiday A B C D Question 7: Nutritionists recommend that foods from each of the four basic groups be eaten on a A B regularly daily basis C D Question 8: Before TV, the common man seldom never had the opportunity to see and hear his A B C leaders express their views D Question 9: All of the book were very interesting I am surprised you didn't like it A B C D VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí 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 Question 10: A refuse B musician C history D mechanic Question 1I: A museum B destroy C threatened D economy C comfortable D flamingo Question 12: A Computer B communicate 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 following questions The National Automobile Show in New York has been One of the top auto shows in the United States since I900 On November of that year, about 8,000 people looked over the "horseless carriages." It was the opening day and the first opportunity for the automobile industry to show off its wares to a large crowd; however, the black-tie audience treated the occasion more as a social affair than as a sales extravaganza It was also on the first day of this show that William McKinley became the first U.S President to ride in a car The automobile was not invented in the United States That distinction belongs to Germany Nikolaus Otto built the first practical internal-combustion engine there in I876 Then, German engineer Karl Benz built what are regarded as the first modern automobiles in the mid-I880s But the United States pioneered the merchandising of the automobile The auto show proved to be an effective means of getting the public excited about automotive Products By happenstance, the number of people at the first New York show equaled the entire car population of the United States at that time In 1900,10 million bicycles and an unknown number of horse-drawn carriages provided the prime means of personal transportation Only about 4,000 cars were assembled in the United States in 1900, and only a quarter of those were gasoline powered The rest ran on steam or electricity After viewing the cars made by forty car makers, the show's audience favored electric cars because they were quiet The risk of a boiler explosion turned people away from steamers, and the gasoline-powered cars produced smelly fumes The Duryea Motor Wagon Company, which launched the American auto industry in 1895, offered a fragrant additive designed to mask the smells of the naphtha that it burned Many of the I900 models were cumbersome—the Gasmobile, the Franklin, and the Orient, for example, steered with a tiller like a boat instead of with a steering wheel None of them was equipped with an automatic starter These early model cars were practically handmade and were not very dependable They VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí were basically toys of the well-to-do In fact, Woodrow Wilson, then a professor at Princeton University and later President of the United States, predicted that automobiles would cause conflict between the wealthy and the poor However, among the exhibitors at the 1900 show was a young engineer named Henry Ford But before the end of the decade, he would revolutionize the automobile industry with his Model T Ford The Model T, first produced in 1909, featured a standardized design and a streamlined method of production — the assembly line Its lower costs made it available to the mass market Cars at the 1900 show ranged in price from $1,000 to $1,500, or roughly $14,000 to $21,000 in today's prices By 1913, the Model T was selling for less than $300, and soon the price would drop even further "I will build cars for the multitudes, "Ford said, and he kept his promise Question 13: The passage implies that the audience viewed the 1900 National Automobile Show primarily as a(n) _ A chance to buy automobiles at low prices B formal social occasion C chance to invest in one of thirty-two automobile manufacturers D opportunity to learn how to drive Question 14: According to the passage, who developed the first modern car? A William McKinley B Nikolaus Otto C Henry Ford D Karl Benz Question 15: Approximately how many cars were there in the United States in I900? A.4,000 B 8,000 C An unknown number D I0 million Question 16: The phrase "by happenstance" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A By design B Coincidentally C For example D Generally Question 17: Approximately how many of the cars assembled in the year I900 were gasoline powered? A.1,000 B 2,000 C 4,000 D.32 Question 18: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "launched" in paragraph _ A designed B initiated C joined D anticipated Question 19: The purpose of the "additive" mentioned in paragraph was to _ A hide strong smells B make engines run more efficiently C increase the speed of cars D make cars look better Question 20: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as steering with a VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí tiller rather than with a steering wheel? A A Gasmobile B A Duryea C A Franklin D An Orient Question 21: It is clear from the passage that the early cars _ A were more formal B involved less expensive cars C involved fewer manufacturers D were more spectacular Question 22: What was the highest price asked for a car at the 1900 National Automobile Show in the dollars of that time? A.$300 B $21,000 C $14,000 D $1,500 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 following questions Books which give instructions on how to things are very popular in the United States today Thousands of these How-to books are useful In fact, there are about four thousand books with titles that begin with the words "How to" One book may tell you how to earn more money Another may tell you how to save or spend it and another may explain how to give your money away Many How-to books give advice on careers They tell you how to choose a career and 'now to succeed in it If you fail, however, you can buy the book " How to Turn Failure into Success" If you would like to become very rich, you can buy the book "How to Make a Millionaire" If you never make any money at all, you may need a book called "How to Live on Nothing" One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems If you want to have a better love of life, you can read "How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life" If you are tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give stepby-step instructions on how to redecorate or enlarge a house Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex Today people have far more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to solve How-to books help people deal with modern life Question 23: What is the passage mainly about? A How to succeed in love every minute of your life B How to turn failure into success C How to make a millionaire D How-to books VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí Question 24: The word "it" in paragraph refers to A advice _ B instruction C how-to books D career Question 25: 25: Which of the following is NOT the type of books giving information on careers? A "How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life" B "How to Live on Nothing" C "How to Make a Millionaire" D "How to Turn Failure into Success" Question 26: The word "step-by-step" in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A little by little B gradually C slower and slower D A and B Question 27: It can be inferred from the passage that _ A Today people are more bored with the modern life B Modern life is more difficult to deal with C Today people have fewer choices to make D Today people are more interested in modern life 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 Question 28: A opens B stops C cooks D wants Question 29: A started B decided C looked D needed Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the following blanks VINCENT VAN GOGH Vincent Van Gogh is a famous painter from the 19th century Van Gogh's paintings are sold at very high prices (30) many collectors want his paintings But unfortunately, when he was (31) , he did not have a happy life Van Gogh was from a poor family in Holland and lived (32) _his life at home He lived a rather sad and (33) _ life He drew things that he could see (34) around the quiet town of his parents' home or outside his window This is why he painted things (35) _the sky, his room and even himself Van Gogh once cut off his own ear after drawing a picture of himself He cut it off to (36) the person that said the ear in Van Gogh's painting was not correct It was very (37) _ him to such a thing Van Gogh was also (38) _a crazy man He really (39) become crazy, VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí and was sent to a mental hospital Sadly, he killed himself when he was just 37 Question 30: A because B for C because of D although Question 31: A live B alive C living D lively Question 32: A almost of B mostly C most of D the most of Question 33: A lone B alone C loneliness D lonely Question 34: A both B either C neither D all Question 35: A likely B alike C like D as such Question 36: A show B reveal C illustrate D prove Question 37: A unfortunate that B unfortunate to C unfortunate of D unfortunate Question 38: A referred B known C named D called Question 39: A couldn’t B did C does D didn't Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 40: Paul realize that he was on the wrong flight A No sooner had the plane taken off than B It was not until the plane had taken off that C Only after the plane had taken off D Not until the plane had taken off did Question 41: The sky was grey and cloudy. _, we went to the beach A However B In spite of C Even though D Consequently C D doing Question 42: I don't mind _much homework A did B to Question 43: Nadine:" " Monica: "Good luck" A I don't like rock music B How you do! C Have a nice day! D I'm taking a test this afternoon Question 44: I can't walk in these high-heeled boots I keep A falling off B falling back C falling over D falling out Question 45: Old people are often looked _by their children when they get older A for B after C up D into Question 46: Education in Vietnam has improved since the government started a programme of educational _ A experience B reform C System Question 47: The plan was developed by a team of experts D resources VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A System B systematical C systemized D systematically Question 48: All of the food sold by the time we arrived at the restaurant A has been B had been C was D was being Question 49: It was not until 1915 the cinema became an industry A what B that C when D how Question 50: Yuri Gagarin was the first person into space A travelling B has travelled C to travel D travelled Question 51: Like everyone else, Sue has her of course but on the whole, she's quite satisfied with life A ups and downs B ins and outs C safe and sound D odds and ends Question 52: The Prime Minister congratulated the team _ _ winning the match A for B in C on D into Question 53: He came when I the film "Man from the star" A has watched B watched C was watching D into Question 54: Peter _ football when he was younger A used to playing B is used to playing C is used to play D used to play Question 55: with the size of the whole earth, the highest mountains not seem high at all A A comparison B Compare them C If you compare D When compared Question 56: Charles: "Do you mind if I smoke?" Lisa:" _" A Yes, I don't mind B No, I don't think so C Yes, go ahead D No, go right ahead Question 57: Bill asked Tom , A where is he going B where he is going C where he was going D where was he going Question 58: This is Sen village Uncle Ho was born A where B What C which D who Question 59: Linda: I enjoy watching films in the evening Mary:" " A I don't B So I C I am, too D No, I am not Question 60: Medical researchers are continually looking for ways to control, _and cure diseases VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí A prevented B to prevent C prevent D preventing Question 61: It’s a big country with a population A rare B sparse C scarce D few Question 62: You will have to if you want to pass the final exam A pull up your socks B work miracles C take the trouble D keep your hand in Question 63: If I were you, I that English course A will take B would take C take D took Question 64: They have considered all the 100 applications, _ seem suitable for the position A none of them B none of these C none of which D none of whom II PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 ĐIỂM) A REWRITING (0,1 x = 0,5 điểm) Question 1: People say that Jenny lived in Texas, America for years Jenny …………………………………………………………………………… Question 2: "You are wearing a beautiful dress today!", Susan said to Mary Susan paid ……………………………………………………………………… Question 3: It was such a boring documentary film that she fell asleep The documentary film ………………………………………………………… Question 4: "I am sorry for Corning late" said Alice to her teacher Alice apologized ……………………………………………………………… Question 5: Question 5: What the politician was saying fell on deaf ears last night No one ………………………………………………………………………… B IN ABOUT 140 WORDS, WRITE A PARAGRAPH ABOUT A JOB YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO IN THE FUTURE (1,5 điểm) VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT VÀ ÔN TẬP ĐỀ SỐ I PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM Question 1: Giải: - sad (adj): buồn - meaningful (adj): ~ serious, important: có ý nghĩa, quan trọng E.g: Having the opportunity to work would make retirement more meaningful for many senior citizens - sorrowful (adj): ~ verysad: buồn rầu, đau khổ E.g: With a sorrowful sigh she folded the letter and put it away - important / im'pɔ:.tənt/ (adi): quan trọng # unimportant (adj): không quan trọng  Đáp án C (Đám cưới kiện quan trọng/ có ý nghĩa.) Question 2: Giải: - devoted (adj): ~dedicated : tận tụy, hết lòng, tận tâm => To be devoted to ~ To be dedicated to E.g: a devoted husband - polite (adj): lịch E.g: I wasn’t very polite to him - lazy (adj): lười biếng E.g: Nam was very lazy, so he failed the exam – honest (adj): chân thật, trung thực, thật thà, lương thiện  Đáp án D (Cô giáo viên tâm huyết Cô dành phần lớn thời gian để giảng dạy chăm sóc học sinh mình.) Question 3: Giải: - segregation ~ separation (n): phân biệt, tách biệt E.g: racial segregation (sự phân biệt chủng tộc) - integration (n): hợp nhất, mở rộng cho chủng tộc VnDoc - Tải tài liệu, văn pháp luật, biểu mẫu miễn phí E.g: racial/cultural integration - torture (n): tra tấn, tra khảo E.g: Half of the prisoners died after torture and starvation (Một nửa tù nhân chết sau bị tra bỏ đói.)  Đáp án D (Martin Luther King đấu tranh nhằm chấm dứt nạn phân biệt chủng tộc nước Mỹ.) Question 4: Giải: - devise (v): ~ invent (v): sáng chế, phát minh E.g: The cartoon characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown were devised by Charles M Schultz - divide (v): chia tách E.g: After the Second World War Germany was divided into two separate countries - play (v): chơi - buy => bought (v): mua  Đáp án C (Ông phát minh trò chơi vi tính bán cho Atari.) Question 5: Giải: Cấu trúc: S + V + so + many/ much + N …+ that + a clause E.g: You’ve made so many (careless) mistakes that you’ll have to it all again  Đáp án B (too => so) Dịch: Có nhiều sách chọn Question 6: Giải: Enjoy + V-ing: thích làm E.g: We enjoy going camping with our friends  Đáp án A (to be able => being able) Dịch: Rita thích gặp vài thành viên Nghị Viện suốt kì nghỉ Question 7: Giải: On a daily basis/ On a regular basic ~ daily, regularly: thường xuyên, ngày Cấu trúc giả định với động từ recommend: S + recommend + that + S + V (nguyên thể không chia) +… E.g: The doctor recommended that he stop smoking  Đáp án C (regularly => regular bỏ regularly) Dịch: (Các chuyên gia dinh dưỡng khuyên thức ăn từ bốn nhóm nên A by B on C of D in Question 9: Jack yet, otherwise he would have telephoned me A can’t have arrived B mustn’t have arrived C needn’t have arrived D shouldn’t have arrived Question 10: British and Australian people share the same language, but in other aspects they are as different as _ A cats and dogs B chalk and cheese C salt and pepper D here and there Question 11: That book is written by a famous anthropologist It’s about the people in Samoa for two years A that she lived B that she lived among them C among whom she lived D where she lived among them Question 12: _ is the price of the car A What interested in us B That we are interested in C That interested us D What we are interested in Question 13: The purpose of a labour union is to improve the working condition, _ and pay of its members A jobs are secure B to be secure C the job’s security D job security Question 14: Only when you become a parent what true responsibility is A you will understand B don’t you understand D would you understand C will you understand Question 15: - “Would you bother if I had a look at your paper?” - “ ” A You’re welcome B Well, actually I’d rather you didn’t C That’s a good idea D Oh, I didn’t realize that Question 16: home schooling is very successful, many people still believe in the benefits of traditional schooling A Even though B Despite that C Because Question 17: - Lisa: “Have you been able to reach Peter?” D In spite of - Gina: “ ” A That’s no approval B Yes, I’ve known him for years C No, the line is busy D It’s much too high Question 18: You can’t get a soda on that machine There’s a sign on it says that “ ” A Out of job B Out of order C Out of mind D Out of hand * out of job = unemployed, jobless; out of order: hỏng (máy móc); out of mind: lãng quên; out of hand: không nắm được, không kiểm soát Question 19: If you’re telling some to _, you’re telling them to relax A calm down B calm on C calm in D calm out Question 20: Good health and good methods of study are very necessary, or _ for success in college A dependable B efficient C available D essential Question 21: My mother her services for an environmental group She helps raise money to protect wildlife * to volunteer something for something: xung phong, tình nguyện làm việc A identifies B encourages C shares D volunteers Question 22: Stop about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is A rushing B hiding D moving C beating Question 23: The rhinoceros, whose numbers have dropped alarmingly recently, has been declared a(n) species A endanger B endangered C dangerous D danger Question 24: Overpopulation tends to create conditions which may result in of food in developing countries A shortages B surpluses C failures D supplies Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: The twentieth century saw a rapid rise in life expectancy due to improvement in public health, nutrition and medicine A anticipation B expectation C span D prospect Question 26: The tiny irrigation channels were everywhere and along some of them the water was running A flushing out with water B supplying water C cleaning with water D washing out with water Question 27: Thanks to the invention of microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the human cell B far-sighted views A deep understanding C spectacular sightings D in-depth studies Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 28: About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the starfish and crabs, live in the ocean A with ribs B without ribs C without backbones D with backbones Question 29: Mr Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly A amicable B inapplicable C hostile D futile Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 30: So extensive the lakes are that they are viewed as the largest bodies of fresh water in the world B A C D Question 31: A basic knowledge of social studies, such as history and geography, are considered a basic A B C part of the education of every child D Question 32: Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class should be for A B C the students to practise speaking words D Question 33: Have you considered to move to another city to find a new job that uses the same skills but B A C offers a better salary? D Question 34: Scientists say that the Earth is unique because no other planet has conditions which A B enables the existence of intelligent life C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday The (35) _ class size is twelve and the average is ten We use modern methods (36) _ teaching and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and recorders You will only be successful in improving your English; however, if you work hard and practise (37) English as much as you can You will take a short (38) in English as soon as you arrive In this way, we can put you in a (39) _ at the most suitable level There are two classes at the Elementary level: one is for complete (40) _ and the other is for students who know only a little English In both classes you will practise simple conversations In the class at the Intermediate level, you will have a lot of practice in communication in (41) _ situations because we help you to use the English you have previously (42) _ in your own country You will also have the chance to improve your (43) of English grammar and to build up your vocabulary The emphasis is on oral communication practice in a wide (44) of situations at the advanced knowledge You will learn how to use language correctly and appropriately when you talk to native speakers In addition, you will develop such study skills as reading efficiently, writing articles and reports, and note-taking from books and lectures Question 35: A maximum B minimum C small D large Question 36: A in B of C on D for Question 37: A speak B to speak C speaking D of speaking Question 38: A test B exam C course D lesson Question 39: A form B class Question 40: A starters B beginners C new-comers D learners Question 41: A life-real B real-life C real lives D lives-real Question 42: A got B gained C studied D learnt Question 43: A knowing B knowledge C known D acknowledgement Question 44: A variety B amount C number D lot C grade D course 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 question s from 45 to 54 Carnegie Hall, the famous concert hall in New York City, has again undergone a restoration While this is not the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the building's history As a result of this new restoration, Carnegie Hall once again has the quality of sound Line that it had when it was first built Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the late 1800s The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts hall Line 10 where accomplished musicians gained fame Despite its reputation, however, the concert hall suffered from several detrimental renovations over the years During the Great Depression, when fewer people could afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial businesses As a result, a coffee shop was opened Line 15 in one corner of the building, for which the builders replaced the brick and terra cotta walls with windowpanes A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the acoustical quality of the hall when the makers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of the ceiling to allow for lights and air vents The hole was later Line 20 covered with short curtains and a fake ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards In 1960, the violinist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate developers unveiled plans to demolish Line 25 Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site This threat spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encourage the City of New York to buy the property The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city In the current restoration, builders tested each new material for it Line 30 sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in the ceiling with a dome The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed the coffee shop Carnegie has never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never looked more promising Question 45: This passage is mainly about A changes to Carnegie Hall B the appearance of Carnegie Hall C Carnegie Hall's history during the Great Depression D damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall Question 46: In line 11, what is the meaning of the word "detrimental"? A dangerous B significant C extreme D harmful Question 47: What major change happened to the hall in 1946? A The acoustic dome was damaged B Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses C The walls were damaged in an earthquake D The stage was renovated Question 48: Who was Andrew Carnegie? A a violinist B an architect C a steel mill owner D mayor of New York City Question 49: Which of the following words could best replace the word "gaping" in line 18? A small B round C vital D wide Question 50: What was Isaac Stern's relationship to Carnegie Hall? A He made the movie "Carnegie Hall" in 1946 B He performed on opening night in 1891 C He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960 D He opened a coffee shop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression Question 51: What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation? A restoring the outer wall B expanding the lobby C restoring the plaster trim D repairing the ceiling Question 52: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "unveiled" in line 24? A announced B restricted C overshadowed D located Question 53: How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall? A ambiguous B guarded C optimistic D negative Question 54: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? A a scientific explanation of acoustics and the nature of sound B a description of people's reactions to the newly renovated hall C a discussion of the coffee shop that once was located in the building D further discussion about the activities of Isaac Stern in 1960 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 question s from 55 to 64 About 200 million years ago, as the Triassic Period came to a close, many species of animals disappeared from the face of the Earth Scientists previously believed that the series of extinctions happened over a period of 15 to 20 million years Recent discoveries in Nova Scotia Line suggest, however, that the extinctions may have happened over a much shorter period of time, perhaps less than 850,000 years Evidence for a rapid extinction of species at the end of the Triassic Period is found in the McCoy Brook Formation along the Bay of Fundy Line 10 in Nova Scotia Fossils found in this formation indicate a rapid disappearance of species rather than a slow and gradual change over time One explanation for a relatively sudden extinction at the end of the Triassic may be that a large meteorite struck the earth at the time and is responsible for a 70- kilometer hole nearby If geologists Line 15 and other researchers can find evidence, such as shocked quartz in the rock formations, that a meteorite did strike the earth, it would give more credence to the theory of rapid Triassic extinctions It is possible, however, that even if a rapid extinction happened in and around Nova Scotia, it did not necessarily occur in the rest Line 20 of the world Question 55: What is the main topic of this passage? A the disappearance of animal species at the end of the Triassic Period B evidence of a relatively sudden extinction of species C the possibility of an extinction happening simultaneously throughout the world D a meteorite hole in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia Question 56: The author uses the phrase "the face of the Earth" in line in order to _ A emphasize the disappearance B focus on one part of the Earth C focus on one period of time D point out the reference to land, not water Question 57: All of the following were mentioned in the passage EXCEPT A the extinction of late Triassic animals B the duration of time for the extinction C a large meteorite hitting the Earth 10 million years ago D the use of types of rock in scientific research Question 58: Where in the passage does the author give evidence for the argument? A Lines 1-4 B Lines 8-12 C Lines 12-17 D Lines 17-20 Question 59: According to the passage, what would give evidence that a meteorite struck the earth? A a gradual change in species over time B a change in the quartz C gold deposits in the veins of rocks D a change in the waters of the Bay of Fundy Question 60: Which of the following could best replace the word "struck" as used in line 13? A affected B discovered C devastated D hit Question 61: Which of the following is most probably the meaning of "shocked quartz" in line 15? A narrow chasms B tiny lines C hardened ores D cracked minerals Question 62: In line 16, "it" refers to _ A evidence B an extinction C the Earth D a meteorite Question 63: Which of the following could best replace the word "credence" in line 17? A demonstration B elevation C suitability D credibility Question 64: Which of the following best describes the author's tone? A aggressive B explanatory C apologetic D cynical WRITING Part I Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: Just after solving one problem, I was faced with another  Scarcely had I solved one problem when I was faced with another Question 66: Without his help, we would all have been in worse trouble  Had it not been for his help, we would all have been in worse trouble Question 67: No students in my class can speak English as fluently as she does  She speaks English the most fluently of all students in my class Question 68: My father started to read that book two weeks ago He’s still reading it  My father has been reading that book for two weeks Question 69: “I don’t want to be criticized by non-professionals”, said the film star  The film star objected to being criticized by non-professionals Part II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about a leisure activity that you like to after school A student’s sample writing: My favourite leisure activity is reading I like reading because it is a hobby that is useful and interesting It is useful because you can find a lot of knowledge of all areas that you need; and it is interesting because books can give you the joy and help you relax after a day of toil etc Especially, when you join the forum, you can meet a lot of people who have interests similar to yours, comment on the books or novels that interest you Not only I love books but I also love reading books At the age of twelve, I was awarded "How to Win Friends and Influence People" of Dale Breckenridge Carnegie by my grandfather It is the first book that I have had Until now I not really know how many times I have read it Up to now, I still love it and occasionally read it again Consequently, my love for books begins I usually spend most of my free time choosing the books I love, participating in discussion on the forum and reading Every weekend and all holidays when I have no work to do, I often read books and ruminate on it I also help some friends can select the genres of books that they like I always hope that I will have my own library in my future I love books very much and perhaps, I couldn't live without them TRƯỜNG THCS & THPT MỸ THUẬN ĐỀ ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút 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 A lean B teammate C beacon D overhead A challenge B snatch C brochure D chocolate A walks B steps C shuts D plays Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions A description B counselor C inspector D amendment A psychiatry B inexpensive C patriotic D scientific Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions By tomorrow, the car _ by me A will have been bought B will be bought C was being bought D was bought “ _” is used to express disagreement A I couldn’t disagree with you any more B That’s not a good idea C That’s the way I see it D That’s what I’m not thinking of The meeting has been put _ to Friday as so many people have got the flu A up B in C out D back B are I C are not I D am I I am wrong, _? A aren't I 10 - A: “John got married again.” - B: “Really? Who _?” A with B at C to D about 11 The child was told to _ for being rude to his uncle A excuse B apologize C forgive D confess 12 Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam” - Nam: “ _” A Oh, I don’t know B Thank you I’m glad you like it C You’re welcome D I agree with you 13 - A: “Are you interested in scuba diving?” - B: “A lot Undersea life is _.” A fascinating B fascinate C fascinates D fascinated 14 " _ anyone ring while I’m away, please take a message." A Will B May C Should D Would 15 She had to pass all her exams, or _ she would not have a holiday A instead B else C though D therefore 16 The meeting has been brought _ to Monday due to the seriousness of the situation A on B out C down D forward 17 If you want your son to better on his exams, I suggest he _ harder A will study B studies C will study D study 18 My uncle was _ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery A seriously B deeply C fatally D critically 19 The chief foods eaten in any country depend largely on _ best in its climate and soil A what grows B it grows C does it grow D what does it grow 20 She made a list of what to forget anything A in order to B so as not to C so that D not to 21 A: “Can I smoke in here?” - B: “I’d rather you _.” A don’t B didn’t C won’t D can’t 22 _ wooden buildings helps to protect them from damage due to weather A The paint B Painted C By painting D Painting 23 She kept him _ because he had a high temperature A on B in C off D out 24 _ mammals have hair at some time in their lives, though in certain whales it is present only before birth A Most B The most C Most of which D In most of the Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 25 You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble A in a harmful way B as trustingly as you can C with a negative attitude D exactly as you can 26 It takes me 15 minutes to get ready A to prepare B to wake up C to go D to get up 27 This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate A situation B attention C place D matter 28 The minister was obliged to report at least once every six months A must B had to C required D was compulsory 29 He sacrificed a promising career to look after his handicapped daughter A gave B threw away C gave up D let it go Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 30 It is vitally important that she takes this medication night and morning A B C D 31 Had it not been for you help me, I wouldn't have succeeded A B C D 32 Children enjoy telling and listening to ghosts stories, especially on Halloween night A C B D 33 We had better to review this chapter carefully because we will have some questions on it on our test tomorrow A B C D 34 Youngsters nowadays often pay much attention to physical attractive A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Environmental Concerns Earth is the only place we know of in the universe that can support human life (35) _ human activities are making the planet less fit to live on As the western world (36) _ on consuming twothirds of the world's resources while half of the world's population so just to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (37) _ resource we have by which all people can survive and prosper Everywhere fertile soil is (38) _ built on or washed into the sea Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (39) _ We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without any thought of the consequences As a (40) _ the planet's ability to support people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and consumption are (41) _ increasingly heavy demands on it The Earth's (42) _ resources are there for us to use We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (43) _ us fed, comfortable, healthy and active If we are sensible in how we use the resources, they will (44) _ indefinitely But if we use them wastefully and excessively, they will soon run out and everyone will suffer 35 A Although B Yet C Still D Despite 36 A continues B repeats C follows D carries 37 A individual B alone C very D solitary 38 A neither B sooner C rather D either 39 A utterly B completely C quite D greatly 40 A result B reaction C development D product 41 A making B doing C having D taking 42 A living B real C natural D genuine 43 A maintain B stay C hold D keep 44 A remain B go C last D stand Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer for the following questions Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive than schooling Education knows no bounds It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower or on the job, whether in a kitchen or on a tractor It includes both the formal learning that takes place in schools and the whole universe of informal learning The agents of education can range from a revered grandparent to the people debating politics on the radio, from a child to a distinguished scientist Whereas schooling has a certain predictability, education quite often produces surprises A chance conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is known of other religions People are engaged in education from infancy on Education, then, is a very broad, inclusive term It is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and one that should be an integral part of one's entire life Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized process, whose general pattern varies little from one setting to the next Throughout a country, children arrive at school at approximately the same time, take assigned seats, are taught by an adult, use similar textbooks, homework, take exams, and so on The slices of reality that are to be learned, whether they are the alphabet or an understanding of the workings of government, have usually been limited by the boundaries of the subject being taught For example, high school students know that they are not likely to find out in their classes the truth about political problems in their communities or what the newest filmmakers are experimenting with There are definite conditions surrounding the formalized process of schooling 45 What is the main idea of the passage? A The best school teach a wide variety of subjects B Education and schooling are quite different experiences C Students benefit from schools, which require long hours and homework D The more years students go to school, the better their education is 46 What does the author probably mean by using the expression “children interrupt their education to go to school” (lines 2)? A Going to several different schools is educationally beneficial B School vacations interrupt the continuity of the school year C Summer school makes the school year too long D All of life is an education 47 The word “bounds” in line is closest in meaning to _ A rules B experience C limits D exceptions 48 The word “chance” in line is closest in meaning to _ A unplanned B unusual C lengthy D lively 49 The word “an integral” in line 12 is closest in meaning to A an equitable B a profitable C a pleasant D an essential 50 The word “they” in line 16 refers to A slices of reality B similar textbooks C boundaries D seats 51 The phrase “For example,” line 22, introduces a sentence that gives examples of _ A similar textbooks B the results of schooling C the workings of a government D the boundaries of classroom subjects 52 The passage supports which of the following conclusions? A Without formal education, people would remain ignorant B Education systems need to be radically reformed C Going to school is only part of how people become educated D Education involves many years of professional training 53 The passage is organized by _ A listing and discussing several educational problems B contrasting the meanings of two related words C narrating a story about excellent teacher D giving examples of different kinds of schools 54 The writer seems to agree that A Schooling is as important than education B Education is not as important as schooling C Schooling is unlimited and more informal D Education is more influential than schooling Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer for the following questions It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct What causes extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a change environment, it may perish The exact causes of a species’ death vary from situation to situation Rapid ecological change may render an environment hostile to a species For example, temperatures may change and a species may not be adapt Food resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems for a species requiring these resources Other species may become better adapted to an environment, resulting in competition and, ultimately, in the death of a species The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth Recent analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time - a mass extinction One of the best - known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the one that occurred 225 million years ago, when approximately 95 percent of all species died Mass extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the close interrelationship of many species If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of the planktonin the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not living in the oceans Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have tended to be more intense every 26 million years The periodic extinction might be due to intersection of the earth’s orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative Some researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random That is, certain species may be eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason A species’ survival may have nothing to with its ability or inability to adapt If so, some of revolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially random events 55.The underlined word “ ultimately “ is closest in meaning to A exceptionally B unfortunately C eventually D dramatically 56.What does the author say in paragraph regarding most species in Earth’s history? A They have been able to adapt to ecological changes B They have caused rapid change in the environment C They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms D They are no longer in existence 57.Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph as resulting from rapid ecological change? A Availability of food resources B Introduction of new species C Temperature changes D Competition among species 58.The word “demise” is closest in meaning to A help B death C recovery D change 59.Why is “ plankton” mentioned in the second paragraph? A To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction B To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the ocean C To point out that certain species could never become extinct D To demonstrate the interdependence of different species 60.According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that A There has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history B Extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history C Extinctions on Earth have generally been massive D Dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed 61.The underlined word “ finding” is closest in meaning to A published information B research method C scientific discovery D ongoing experiment 62.Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned in paragraph 3? A The theory is no longer seriously considered B Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate C Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it D Evidence to support the theory has recently been found 63.In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species’ survival? A It is associated with astronomical condition B It may depend on chance events C It does not vary greatly from species to species D It reflects the interrelationship of may species 64 According to the passage, it is believed that the largest extinction of the species occurred A 65 million years ago B 250 million years ago C 225 million years ago D 26 million years ago WRITING: PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same meaning as the sentence printed before it 65 We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money  If 66 I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back  Hardly 67 While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time  Despite my 68 I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture  I’m sorry 69 We may not give the conert  The concert PART 2: Part II Write a paragraph (about 140 words) about your responsibilities at home THE END ANSWER KEYS Part 1: 65 We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money  If there hadn’t been my father’s money, we couldn’t have managed 66 I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back  Hardly had I put the phone down when the boss rang back 67 While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time  Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time 68 I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture  I’m sorry for missing Professor Baker’s lecture 69 We may not be able to give the concert  The concert may not be given Part 2: Suggestion: Were you born in a nuclear or extended family? How many people are there in your family? Who are they? What does your father do? What does your mother do? Are they busy with their work? Do you often help your parents with the housework? List at least three things that you at home? Are you happy when sharing housework? Why?