SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (ĐỀ LUYỆN 280) Thời gian: 90 phút PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm) I Phonetic Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A likes B tightens C heaps D fuss A squash B assure C shoulder D associate Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the other A improvement A industrial A extremely B occasion C believe B interfere D interest C develop B necessary C nesesity D activity D co-operate II Choose the best answer to complete each unfinished sentence Fortunately, the demonstration to be quite peaceful A turned into B turned out C turned off D turned up “ How much you earn, Joe?” “ I’d A rather don’t say C rather not say D prefer not say B better not to say “ The traffic in town was very _and I arrived home earlier than expected A light B weak C little D few The witness’s account was not _ with the facts A matched B reliable C consistent D confirmed 10 He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will _ it through the night A last B survive C endure D make 11 _ you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to $100 a day A Unless B Although C Provided that D As soon as 12.I suggest we _ outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30 A meet B meeting C met D will meet 13 No matter how angry he was he would never _ to violence A resort B recourse C exert D resolve 14 - What you think of your new bookkeeper?” - “He works his figures never need .” A such efficiently that / to check C so efficient that / checking B such an efficient that / to be checked D so efficiently that / to be checked 15 All through his life he remained _ resentful of the way he had been abandoned by his parents as a child A fully B seriously C completely D bitterly 16 A: Do you still live there? B: No, We’ve moved to a new house A not now B I not live C any longer D not yet 17 I’m not particular I’ll wear of your dresses that fits me A some one B that one C which one D any one 18 The pub was so crowded that he could get to the bar A almost B barely C quite D merely 19 The teacher asked a difficult question , but finally Ted a good answer A came up to B came up forC came up with D came out of 20 I’ve had this cold for a week now I just don’t seem to be able to shake it A out B over C up D off 21 Could you stand _ for me and teach my English class tomorrow morning, John? A up B down C out D in 23 Can you _ out the answer to number 2? A check B leave 24 “Don’t forget to as I have told you.” A Yes, I won’t C Yes, I will C work D go “ _ “ B No, I will remember D No, I won’t 35 “How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?” A “Yes, it’s a long way” “ _ “ B “ It isn’t very far“ C “I am sorry I don’t know” D “You can go there by bus” 26.” Your parents must be proud of your result at school.” A Sorry to hear that C I am glad you like it “ “ B Thanks It’s certainly encouraging D Of course III Choose the underlined word or phrase in each of the sentences 27 Drug (A) addition has resulted (B) of many (C) destroyed careers, and (D) expulsions from school or college 28 A future system of (A) solid waste (B) managements should begin with (C) reduction in the (D) amount of waste 29 A mosquito (A)is filled with blood (B) is carrying (C) twice its own body (D) weight 30 (A) A desire to eradicate (B) irregular spelling in English (C) can trace back (D) to the sixteenth century 31 Because (A) not food is (B) as nutritious for a baby as its mother’s milk Many women are returning (C) to the pratice of (D) breast feeding IV Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 32 Mary was promoted to manager of the shop as she was the most able and efficient worker for the job A trustworthy B reliable C competent D experienced 33 There was no one to take over the army when the general died in a battle A fight B defend C protect D control 34 I was not aware of what was happening after I tripped and knocked my head against the table A conscious B careful C responsive D cautious 35 Chicken pox results in an eruption on the skin and sometimes it leaves permanent marks A rash B hole C erosion D division V Choose the sentence among A, B, C, D that is closest meaning 36 He never suspected that she was a witch A Never has he suspect she was a witch B He used to think she was not a witch, C At no time did he suspect that she was a witch D What he thought was she was not a witch 37 If only you told me the truth about the theft A You should have told me the truth about the theft C Had you had told me the truth , there wouldn’t have been the theft B Only if you had told me the truth about the theft D You only told me the truth if there was a theft 38 The demand was so great that they had to print the book immediately A So great the demand was that they had to reprint the book immediately B So great was the demand so they had to reprint the book immediately C So great was the demand that they had to reprint the book immediately D So great the demand was , they had to reprint the book immediately 39 It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff A The new cuts certainly worry the staff B The new cuts will be certainly worry the staff C The new cuts will be bound to worry the staff D The new cuts are bound to worry the staff 40 The minister's popularity suffered as a result of the scandal A The scandal had bad effect to the minister's popularity B The scandal had a negative effect on the minister's popularity C The scandal influenced on the minister's popularity D The scandal effected the minister's popularity VI Read the passage and choose A, B, C, D for each of the following blanks Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to consider this taboo question, or put it to others in moments of weakness or confidentiality, you (41) well have heard some or all of the (42) It's the money, of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a child Or it's the satisfaction of a task well-done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (43) I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can't say I (44) _ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (45) out tickets without falling over to someone's lap It's the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (46) , what about farmers? Is it the conversation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and sense of status say those (47) have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership qualities Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman, I suspect, and I say this under my breath, that most of us work rather as Mr Micawber lived, hoping for something to (48) up We'll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think We'll scrape together the (49) _ and open that little shop we have always dreamed of, or go round the world, or spend more time in the garden One day, we'll get that (50) we deserve, but until then at least we have something to And we are so busy doing it that we won't have time to wonder why 41 A might B can C will D should 42 A below B rest C following D latter 43 A deal B position C job D engagement 44 A enjoyed B wished C hoped D felt 45 A make B turn C issue 46 A one B case C question 47 A people B must 48 A move B turn 49 A resources B opportunities 50 A ambition B station D give D problem C who C ease D may D end C riches C vocation D money D promotion VII TEXT According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask questions if you have uncertainties You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible Of course,, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates During takeoff and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alterative exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary In the even that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane come to complete stop If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and not take personal belongings with you Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated and when you jump, so with your arms and legs extended in front of you When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage 51 What is the main topic of the passage? A airline industry accident statistics B procedures for evacuating aircraft C guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers survival D safety instructions in air travel 52 Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions ? A in an emergency B before locating the exits C if smoke is in the cabin D before take off 53.According to the passage,airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor…… A throughout the flight C especially during landings B during takeoff and landings D only if an accident is possible 54 According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take off … A the ones that can be found in the dark B the two closest to the passenger’s seat C the nearest one D the ones with counted rows of seats between them 55 It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they A keep their heads low B wear a safety belt C don’t smoke in or near a plane D read airline safety statistics 56 Airline passenger are to all of the following EXCEPT A locate the nearest exist C fasten their seat belt before takeoff B ask questions about safety D carry personal belongings in an emergency 57 The word “evacuate” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to _ A evade B abscond C vacate D forestall 58 The word “inflated” in the second paragraph is closes in meaning to _ A lifted B extended C expanded D assembled 59 What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss? A How to recover your luggage B Where to go to continue your trip C When to return to the aircraft D How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft Text 2: In the very distant geological past all animals were aquatic The very first vertebrates, or animals with backbones, of which we have any fossil record, lived in the water These vertebrates, the fish, were adapted to underwater living Their streamlined bodies were covered with scales to reduce surface friction: they had muscular tails so that they could swim swiftly in such a dense medium as water; and they were endowed with gills for breathing underwater Descendants of fish-type ancestors crossed the seashore barrier and accommodated themselves to life on land As amphibians, they possessed limbs instead of fins and lungs instead of gills But they never became completely free of the bonds that tied them to the water; even today many amphibians return to the water to lay their eggs Millions of years after the first clumsy amphibians crawled over the land, newer types of land dwellers appeared; these animals gave rise to the present-day reptiles and mammals They were more completely converted for land dwelling, with bodies and biological activities far different from those of fish With these special adaptations, mammals have been able to colonize the woods and meadows, the deserts and high mountains, often far removed from the sea 60 Of the animals with backbones, the first to appear were A mammals B fish C amphibians D birds 61 In converting to land life, animals acquired A eyes B lungs C tails D warm blood 62 The word “descendants” in line is closest in meaning to A descenders B offspring C grandchildren D ancestors 63 The passage suggests that the first amphibians used their limbs to A swim B crawl C jump D run 64 The adaptation process described in the article was accomplished A over millions of years B through biological changes C by the receding of the seas D over millions of years and through biological changes PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm) Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it He has decided to make a tour of England → He has made……………………………………………………………………………… They decided to go to the zoo in spite of the heavy rain → Though …………………………………………………………………………………… They said that he had left Paris secretly in his private car → He ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.We didn’t go to the concert last night because we were busy If we _ 5.We didn’t recognize him until he came into light Not until Part II: In about 140 words ,write a paragraph about the benefits of doing exercise ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………….………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …… ……… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………… SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (ĐỀ LUYỆN 279) Thời gian: 90 phút I MULTIPLE CHOICES (64 Questions; 8.0 points) 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 from questions to 10 One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water Having clean drinking water is a basic human right But acid rain, (1) pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools (2) poison Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world It (3) a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that not exist (4) else in the world But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (5) _ into the lake every day Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them Most industries simply ignore the regulations The Mediterranean Sea (6) 1% of the world's water surface But it is the dumping (7) for 50% of all marine pollution Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles (8) shore Water is free to everyone A few years ago, people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless Today, many water supplies have been (9) by pollution and sewage Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious (10) We should something now (Source: v14ilovetranslation.com) Question 1: A industrialized B industry C industrious D industrial Question 2: A of B in C to D on Question 3: A composes B consists C contains D encloses Question 4: A everywhere B where C somewhere D anywhere Question 5: A stay B pour C burn D boil Question 6: A occupies B comprises C holds D makes Question 7: A soil B shore C land D ground Question 8: A on B of C off D away Question 9: A made B kept C ruined D conserved Question 10: A outlet B source C well D nature Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 11 to 20 Most journeys in Britain and the US are made by road Some of these are made on public transport but most are by private car In Britain many people rely on their cars for daily local activities, e.g getting to work, doing the shopping, and visiting friends People living in urban areas may use buses, trains or, in London, the Underground, to get to city centres, mainly because traffic is often heavy and it is difficult to find anywhere to park a car Some places in the country may have a bus only two or three times a week so people living there have no choice but to rely on their cars In the US large cities have good public transportation systems The El railroad in Chicago and the underground systems of New York, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC are heavily used Elsewhere, most Americans prefer to use their cars Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive fairly long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc Many college and even high-school students have their own cars Long-distance travel in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities Most places are linked by motorways or other fast roads and many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get stuck in a traffic jam Long-distance coach/bus services are usually a cheaper alternative to trains, but they take longer and may be less comfortable Some long-distance travel, especially that undertaken for business reasons, may be by air There are regular flights between regional airports, as well as to and from London A lot of freight is also distributed by road, though heavier items and raw materials often go by rail In the US much long-distance travel is by air America has two main long-distance bus companies, Greyhound and Trailways Amtrak, the national network, provides rail services for passengers Private railway companies such as Union Pacific now carry only freight, though in fact over 70% of freight goes by road The main problems associated with road transport in both Britain and the US are traffic congestion and pollution It is predicted that the number of cars on British roads will increase by a third within a few years, making both these problems worse The British government would like more people to use public transport, but so far they have had little success in persuading people to give up their cars or to share rides with neighbours Most people say that public transport is simply not good enough Americans too have resisted government requests to share cars because it is less convenient and restricts their freedom Petrol/gasoline is relatively cheap in the US and outside the major cities public transport is bad, so they see no reason to use their cars less (Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture, Oxford University Press, 2000) Question 11: In Britain and the US most people travel by A air B rail C road D sea Question 12: According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to A long distances B heavy traffic C air pollution D cheap tickets Question 13: It is mentioned in paragraph that the public transportation systems in the US are good in A large states B large cities C all cities D some states Question 14: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A Few college students in the US have their own cars B Families in the US often have more than one car C The underground systems are popular in some major US cities D Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities Question 15: The phrase “at their own convenience” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A at the latest time and nearest place B at an appropriate time and place C at an early time and nearby place D at the fastest time and nearest place Question 16: Which of the following is true about transport in Britain? A Trains are usually cheaper than long-distance coach services B Long-distance travel in Britain is only by road C There are no regular flights between regional airports D Heavier items and raw materials are often transported by train Question 17: According to the information in paragraph 6, long-distance travellers in the US can choose from mode(s) of transport A one B three C four D two Question 18: It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are A traffic jams and pollution B accidents and pollution C drink-driving and traffic jams D speeding and bad roads Question 19: According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because A they see no reason to use their cars less B petrol is relatively cheap in Britain C they like to share rides with neighbours D they think it is not good enough Question 20: The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by A Americans B neighbours C major cities D the government Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21to 30 Human Nutrition is the study of how food affects the health and survival of the human body Human beings require food to grow, reproduce, and maintain good health Without food, our bodies could not stay warm, build or repair tissue, or maintain the heartbeat Eating the right foods can help us avoid certain diseases or recover faster when illness occurs These and other important functions are fueled by chemical substances in our food called nutrients Nutrients are classified as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water When we eat a meal, nutrients are released from food through digestion Digestion begins in the mouth by the action of chewing and the chemical activity of saliva, a watery fluid that contains enzymes, certain proteins that help break down food Further digestion occurs as food travels through the stomach and the small intestine, where digestive enzymes and acids liquefy food and muscle contractions push it along the digestive tract Nutrients are absorbed from the inside of the small intestine into the bloodstream and carried to the sites in the body where they are needed At these sites, several chemical reactions occur, which ensures the growth and function of body tissues The parts of foods that are not absorbed continue to move down the intestinal tract and are eliminated from the body as feces Once digested, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide the body with the energy it needs to maintain its many functions Scientists measure this energy in kilocalories, the amount of energy needed to raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius In nutrition discussions, scientists use the term calorie instead of kilocalorie as the standard unit of measure in nutrition Nutrients are classified as essential or nonessential Nonessential nutrients are manufactured in the body and not need to be obtained from food Examples include cholesterol, a fatlike substance present in all animal cells Essential nutrients must be obtained from food sources, because the body either does not produce them or produces them in amounts too small to maintain growth and health Essential nutrients include water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals An individual needs varying amounts of each essential nutrient, depending upon such factors as gender and age Specific health conditions, such as pregnancy, breast-feeding, illness, or drug use, make unusual demands on the body and increase its need for nutrients Dietary guidelines, which take many of these factors into account, provide general guidance in meeting daily nutritional needs From “Human Nutrition” by Worthington-Roberts, Bonnie, Microsoft ® Student 2009 Question 21: The first paragraph mainly discusses A chemical substances in our food B a variety of essential nutrients to human beings C the importance of food to human beings D the study of human nutrition Question 22: The word “released” in the second paragraph mostly means “ A refused B produced C expressed ” D renewed Question 23: Which of the following is NOT true about the process of digestion A The small intestine covers the whole digestive system B The small intestine helps the body absorb nutrients C Nutrients are carried to different sites in the body D Saliva plays an important role in the first stage of digestion Question 24: The word “maintain” in the paragraph is closest meaning to “ A obtain B provide C keep performing ” D carry on making Question 25: According to the passage, nutrients are absorbed A over the whole body B in the mouth C in the stomach D in the small intestine Question 26: According to the passage, which of the following provides energy for the body? A Proteins, fats, and minerals B Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats C Carbohydrates, minerals, and water D Proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates Question 27: In nutrition discussions, the standard unit used to measure nutrients is A kilocalorie B kilogram C calorie D gram Question 28: The word “which” in the last paragraph refers to A general guidance B unusual demands C dietary guidelines D nutritional needs Question 29: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Classification of nutrients B The body’s need of nutrients C The effects of food on the body D Food sources from animals Question 30: Through the passage, the author provides the readers with _ A instructions B some information C some proposal D orders 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 31to 33 Question 31: A future B figure C adventure D mature Question 32: A rejects B always C players D confides Question 33: A walked B jumped C involved D missed 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 34 to 36 Question 34: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night A impressive B well- known C important D easy- looking Question 35: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime" A complain B explain C exchange D arrange Question 36: The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films A businesses B advertisements C contests D economics Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following sentences from 37 to 38 Question 37: She is a very generous old woman She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization A mean B kind C hospitable D amicable Question 38: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released A guilty B naive C benevolent D innovative Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 39 to 57 Question 39: Please, and see us some time You ‘re always welcome A come around B come about C come to D come away Question 40: After years of being exposed to the sun and rain, the sign had become completely _ A readable B misread C unreadable D illegible Question 41: Did you read book I lent you last week? A an B Ø C the D a Question 42: , sheep were then used for wool A Although they had first domesticated for milk production B Having first domesticated for milk production C Having been first domesticated for milk production D Because they had been first domesticated for milk production Question 43: Lorie is very thin, _ her young sister, who is quite heavy A dislike B dissimilar to C unlike D unlikely Question 44: _ over long distances is a fact A That electricity can be transmitted B That electricity C That can be transmitted D That electricity transmitting Question 45: There is only one Greek island A which B whom I haven’t visited C when D who Question 46: Had I studied harder, I better in the last exam A wouldn’t have done B had done C would have done Question 47: Tom: "Would you like another coffee?" Jerry: D would " _ _ " A It's a pleasure B Very kind of your part C I'd love one D Me, too Question 48: Olek: ‘Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you it all by yourself?’ Shaival: ‘No, I by a professional.’ A designed it B had it designed C have it designed Question 49: What time you often leave home A at B for D had designed it school every day? C to D from Question 50: The more you practise your English, A faster you will learn B the faster you will learn C the faster will you learn D you will learn faster Question 51: I can’t find my dictionary at the moment I hope it will up soon A look B clear C come D turn Question 52: There was nothing they could leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down A but B instead of C unless D than Question 53: Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, made us very happy then A it B that C of which D which Question 54: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer She in Uganda for many years A will live B is living C lives Question 55: Jane:“Would you mind if I use you computer for an hour?” D has been living Tony:” ” A Of course not I still need it now B Yes, you can use it C Yes, It’s all right D Not at all I’ve finished my job Question 56: You _ brought your umbrella We are going by taxi A mustn’t have B can’t have C wouldn’t have D needn’t have Question 57: had she opened the door than the phone rang A Barely B Hardly C Scarcely D No sooner 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 from 58 to 62 Question 58: Have a headache(A), an upset stomach, and a bad case of(B) sunburn did not put me(C) in a good mood(D) for the evening Question 59: The(A)Oxford English Dictionary is well known(B) for including many different meanings(C) of words and to give(D) real examples Question 60: Daisy has such(A) many things to do(B) that she has(C) no time to go(D) out Question 61: To attract(A) someone's attention we can use(B) either verbal and non- verbal(C) forms of communication(D) Question 62: The wooden(A) fence surrounded(B) the factory is beginning to fall down(C) because of the rain(D) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions from 63 to 64 Question 63: A receive B notebook C student D teacher Question 64: A reputation B independence C experiment D individual PHẦN TỰ LUẬN II WRITING (2.0 points) Part Transformation (0.5 point): Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: “You stole my money.” Mr Nam to the robber Mr Nam accused Mr Nam accused the robber of having stolen/ stealing his money Question 66: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour It is an hour _ It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report Question 67: She doesn’t enjoy travelling any more No longer No longer does she enjoy travelling Question 68: My book is not as expensive as yours Your book is _ Your book is more expensive than mine (my book) Question 69: Without skilful surgery, he would not have survived the operation But for _ But for skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation Part Paragraph writing (1.5 point) Suppose you were offered a job with one of the following international organizations: WWF (World Wildlife Fund), WHO (World Health Organization), and the UN (United Nations) Which one would you like to choose? Write a paragraph of 100-120 words expressing the reasons why you choose the organization - HẾT -SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH (ĐỀ LUYỆN 277) Thời gian: 90 phút PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE (0.125 x 64 = 8.0p) 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 1: A aged B naked C crooked D booked Question 2: A thunder B thank C asthma D thin 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 Question 3: A represent B intensive C domestic D employment Question 4: A promote B labor C women D country Question 5: A regional B establish C educate D operate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: Larry drove all night to get here for his sister's wedding He _ exhausted by the time he arrived A ought to be B must have been C could be D will have been Question 7: _ in London, we will have sat on the bus for 10 hours A As we are going to arrive B By the time we arrive C When we will arrive D By the time we will arrive Question 8: Peter _ for thirty minutes before Mary arrived A had been waiting B would be waiting C was waiting D has been waiting Question 9: My mother often our mistakes, whereas my father is very strict and punishes us for even the slightest one A overlooks B neglects C passes D avoids Question 10: _ on the stairs than the phone rang A No sooner had I stepped B Had no sooner I stepped C No sooner I had stepped D Had I stepped no sooner Question 11: My grandfather is quite deaf so you will have to _ up when you are telling him something A take B catch C keep D speak Question 12: Women in employment earn around 75% of that earned by men A doubted B reserved C paid D economic Question 13: UNESCO was established to encourage _ among nations in the areas of education, science, culture, and communication A workforce Question 14: - “ .” B collaboration C employment D independence -"Never mind, better luck next time." A I didn't get the vacant position B I couldn't keep my mind on work C I have a lot on my mind D I've broken your precious vase Question 15: our pre-paid order, they failed to send us the items in time A Regardless of B Without any notice of C With respect to D On behalf of Question 16: It is so hot Let's go swimming to _ off A give B make C stay D cool Question 17: _with being so busy both at work and at home, she became increasingly tired and badtempered A Where B Which C How D What Question 18: I don’t suppose there is anyone there, ? A is there B don't I C isn't there D I Question 19: She has just bought A a French interesting old painting B an interesting French old painting C an old interesting French painting D an interesting old French painting Question 20: Mary had a serious fever, missed school and fell _ A off B behind C after D up Question 21: What time shall we leave? - A The soonest the best B Sooner better C Soonest and best D The sooner the better Question 22: - “Remember, they want someone who works well with people You've got to show them how easy-going and personable you are!” - “ .” A You see what I am like Don't worry B Wait and see Thanks C Thanks I hope so D Thanks I will keep that in mind Question 23: We spent nearly hours waiting outside the station, then out _ A came the star B the star came C did the star come D be the star coming Question 24: Getting good education and making money themselves have given women more _ A freedom B freed C free D freely 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 25: In synchronized swimming, the players perform beautiful maneuvers to music and diving A swimming suits B tools for swimming C scuba sets D movements that need skill and care Question 26: Books are a primary means for dissemination of knowledge and information A invention B attempt C variety D distribution Question 27: Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society A invented B essential C informative D exciting 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 in each of the following questions Question 28: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May A politeness B rudeness C measurement D encouragement Question 29: 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 backbones B with ribs C without backbones D without ribs 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 A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many households, dispite the fact that many more women now have jobs In a survey of 1,256 people ages between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37% of the total housework, while the women estinated their share to be nearly double that, at 70% This ratio was not affected by whether the woman was working or not When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labor, women with jobs felt that housework should be shared equally between male and female partners Women who did not work outside the home wrer satisfied to perform 80% - the majority of the household work – if their husbands did remaider Reseach has shown that, if levels increase beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are unimportant After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload by 14 hours per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes So the division of labor becomes unbalanced, as a man’s share increases much less than the woman’s It is the inequality and loss of repect, not the actual number of hours, which leads to axiety and depression The reseach describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling Activities included in the study were cooking, cleaning, shopping, doing laundry, washing up and childcare Women who have jobs report that they feel overworked by these chores in addition to their professional duties In contrast, full-time homemakers frequently anticipate going back to work when the children grow up Distress for this group is cuased by losing the teamwork in the marriage In cases where men perform most of the housework, results were similar The men also became depressed by the imbalance of labor The research showed that the least distressed people are those who have equal share, implying that men could perform significantly more chores and even benefit from this The research concludes “ Everybody benefits from sharing the housework Even for women keeping house, a share division of labor is important If you decide to stay at home to raise the children, you don’t want to become the servant of the house” (Adapted from LouisHarrision & Caroline Cushen, 2013) Question 30: The word remaider.in paragraph is closest in meaning to A what is done B what is fulfilled C what is left D what is share Question 31: Athough women think men should share the housework, those who don’t have paid job agree to share of the chores A 14% B 37% C 70% D 80% Question 32: After getting married, A women kave a bigger house B men more housework C men less housework D women twice as much housework Question 33: Working women A want their partners to an equal share B are anxious and depressed C 80% of the household D would prefer not to have a job Question 34: Women who not have a job become depressed A if they have to more than half of the housework B because they have no respect C when their husbands not hepl them D if their husbands 29% of the chores Question 35: The word norm in paragraph is closest in meaning to A changing thing B strange thing C usual thing D unequal thing Question 36: According to the passage, a good relationship is the one in which A men more housework than women B women and men divide the housework equally C women 80% of the housework D women 14 hours of housework Question 37: Objects of the survey were A people of a wide range of ages B married people C working people D unemploy people Question 38: The word estinated in paragraph is closest in meaning to A wanted B divided C hoped D guessed Question 39: What is the most suitable heading for the passage? A Difficulties of working women B Unequal housework division C Reason for women to be distress D How to be happy couples 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 Most forms of property are concrete and tangible, such as houses, cars, furniture or anything else that is included in one’s possessions Other forms of property can be intangible, and copyright deals with intangible forms of property Copyright is a legal protection extended to authors of creative works, for example, books, magazine articles, maps, films, plays, television shows, software, paintings, photographs, music, choreography in dance and all other forms of intellectual or artistic property Although the purpose of artistic property is usually public use and enjoyment, copyright establishes the ownership of the creator When a person buys a copyrighted magazine, it belongs to this individual as a tangible object However, the authors of the magazine articles own the research and the writing that went into creating the articles The right to make and sell or give away copies of books or articles belongs to the authors, publishers, or other individuals or organizations that hold the copyright To copy an entire book or a part of it, permission must be received from the copyright owner, who will most likely expect to be paid Copyright law distinguishes between different types of intellectual property Music may be played by anyone after it is published However, if it is performed for profit, the performers need to pay a fee, called a royalty A similar principle applies to performances of songs and plays On the other hand, names, ideas, and book titles are excepted Ideas not become copyrighted property until they are published in a book, a painting or a musical work Almost all artistic work created before the 20 th century is not copyrighted because it was created before the copyright law was passed The two common ways of infringing upon the copyright are plagiarism and piracy Plagiarizing the work of another person means passing it off as one’s own The word plagiarism is derived from the Latin plagiarus, which means “abductor” Piracy may be an act of one person, but, in many cases, it is a joint effort of several people who reproduce copyrighted material and sell it for profit without paying royalties to the creator Technological innovations have made piracy easy and anyone can duplicate a motion picture on videotape, a computer program, or a book Video cassette recorders can be used by practically anyone to copy movies and television programs, and copying software has become almost as easy as copying a book Large companies zealously monitor their copyrights for slogans, advertisements, and brand names, protected by a trademark Question 40: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Legal ownership of creative work B Examples of copyright piracy C Legal rights of property owners D Copying creating work for profit Question 41: The word “extended” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A guaranteed B explicated C exposed D granted Question 42: It can be inferred from the passage that copyright law is intended to protect A computer software and videos from being copied B paintings and photographs from theft C the user’s ability to enjoy an artistic work D the creator’s ability to profit from the work Question 43: The word “principle” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A cardinal role B formidable force C crucial point D fundamental rule Question 44: Which of the following properties is NOT mentioned as protected by copyright? A paintings and maps B printed medium C scientific discoveries D music and plays Question 45: It can be inferred from the passage that it is legal if _ A two drawings, created by two different artists, have the same images B two books, written by two different authors, have the same titles C two songs, written by two different composers, have the same melody D two plays, created by two different playwrights, have the same plot and characters Question 46: With which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree? A Plays written in the 16th century cannot be performed in theaters without permission B Singers can publicly sing only the songs for which they wrote the music and the lyrics C Teachers are not allowed to make copies of published materials for use by their students D It is illegal to make photographs when sightseeing or traveling Question 47: The phrase “infringing upon” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A abhorring B impinging upon C inducting for D violating Question 48: The purpose of copyright law is most comparable with the purpose of which of the following? A A law against smoking B A law against theft C A household rule D A school policy Question 49: According to the passage, copyright law is _ A routinely ignored B zealously enforced C meticulously observed D frequently debated Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Stories about how people somehow know when they are being watched have been going around for years However, few (50) have been made to investigate the phenomenon scientifically Now, with the completion of the largest ever study of the so-called staring effect, there is impressive evidence that this is a recognizable and (51) sixth sense The study involved hundreds of children For the experiments, they sat with their eyes covered and with their backs to other children, who were told to either stare at them or look away The results consistently showed that the children who could not see were able to (52) when they were being stared at In a total of 18,000 trials (53) worldwide, the children (54) sensed when they were being watched almost 70% of the time The experiment was repeated with the (55) precaution of putting the children who were being watched outside the room, (56) from the starers by the windows This was done just in case there was some (57) going on, with the children telling each other whether they were looking or not This prevented the possibility of sounds being (58) between the children The results, though less impressive, were more or less the same Dr Sheldrake, the biologist who designed the study, believes that the results are (59) enough to find out through further experiments precisely how the staring effect might actually come about Question 50: A attempts B tests C tries D aims Question 51: A received B genuine C accepted D sure Question 52: A tell B reveal C notice D find Question 53: A worked over B carried out C worked through D carried on Question 54: A perfectly B exactly C correctly D thoroughly Question 55: A added B attached C connected D increased Question 56: A split B divided C parted D separated Question 57: A lying B pretending C cheating D deceiving Question 58: A transmitted B transported C delivered D distributed Question 59: A concluding B satisfying C persuading D convincing Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 60: The first important (A) requirements for you to become (B) a mountain climber are (C) your strong passion and you have good health.(D) Question 61: During our tour of the refinery,(A) it was (B) seen that both propane and (C) gasoline were produced in large volumes (D) Question 62: Hardly did he enter (A) he room when (B) all the lights (C) went (D) out Question 63:Publishing in the UK, (A) the book has won (B) a number of awards in (C) recent regional book fairs (D) Question 64: A professor of economy (A) and history at our university developed (B) a new theory of the relationship between (C) historical events and financial crises (D) PART 2: WRITING TASK (2.0p) You should spend about 30 minutes writing a paragraph Part A Finish each of the following sentences in s uch a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university - After …………………… I was very interested in our conversation - It was interesting ………………… These bookshelves are my own work - I made ……………………………… Why did you that ? - Whatever …………………………… ? Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress - She never …………………… Part B Write a paragraph about a job you like doing best after graduating upper secondary school You should write at least 100 words