Trường THPT Yên phong 1 Mã đề 268 Trang 1/4 ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐH LẦN 1 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) M ã đ ề 268 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 blanks. Marathon was the site of one of the most important (1)………………in the history of Western civilization. There, in 490 B.C., a Greek army defeated a(n) (2)……………army of Persians and saved Greece from becoming part of the Persian Empire. Marathon is a coastal plain about 25 miles northeast of Athens, Greece. Beginning in 400 B.C., Greek living under Persian (3)…………… in Asia, Minor (now Turkey), (4)……………against King Darius I of Persia. The Athenians sent solders and 20 ships to aid the rebels. Then the Greeks forces attacked and burned Sardis, a city that served as Darius’s capital in Asia Minor. Darius vowed that he would take (5)…………….on the Athenians by conquering and burning Athens. In 490 B.C., Darius sent one of his general, with an army and a (6)……………of about 200 ships to conquer Athens. The Persians first destroyed the city Eretria, and then sailed for Marathon. The Athenian general Miltiades (7)… the Athenian troops on the island edge of the plain. The Persian occupied the seaward (8)…………………A few days later, the Persian leaders, hoping that civil war had broken out in Athens, loaded part of the forces on ships. The Persian on the ships prepared to sail to Athens and attack the city. Seeing their (9)…………for a victory, the Athenians attacked the army of Persians that remained on the plain. The Greeks surrounded and thoroughly defeated the Persians at marathon. According to tradition, Miltiades sent the runner Pheidippides from Marathon to Athens with news of the Athenians victory. Pheidippides (10)…………the 25 miles to Athens at top speed, delivered his message, and fell to the ground, dead. Today, the word marathon refers to a foot race of 26 miles 385 yards (42.2 kilometers) or of similar length. 1. A. battles B. fields C. aspects D. events 2. A. conquering B. invading C. expanding D. empowering 3. A. reign B. management C. rule D. government 4. A. rose up B. stood up C. fought up D. stepped up 5. A. grudges B. hatred C. curses D. revenge 6. A. fleet B. congregation C. pack D. chain 7. A. localized B. positioned C. put D. situated 8. A. rim B. brim C. side D. edge 9. A. possibility B. signs C. chance D. prospects 10. A. dashed B. raced C. sprinted D. galloped Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 11. The surface of Mars is very complex and consists of a mixture of flat deserts, caters, volcanoes and mountainous. A B C D 12. During fermentation, complex carbohydrates are converted to another chemicals by the action of enzymes produced by molds, A B C D yeasts or bacteria. 13. It was suggested that he studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam. A B C D 14. Hardwood comes from bread- leaved deciduous trees, those that lose theirs leaves in winter. A B C D 15. The Washington quarter was first minting by the US government in 1932 on the 200 th anniversary of George Washington’s A B C D birth. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 16. London…………………a lot since we first…………… here. A. changed / came B. had changed / came C. changed / had come D. had changed / had come 17. The curtains have…………………because of the strong sunlight. A. fainted B. lightened C. weakened D. faded 18. – Janet: “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” _ Susan: “……………….” A. I don't agree, I'm afraid B. You’re welcome C. That would be great D. I feel very bored 19. Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old………………. A. respectively B. independently C. separately D. respectfully 20. The United States consists of fifty states,………………….has its own government. A. each of which B. hence each C. they each D. each of that 21. Your mood seems very meditative this evening. A. desperate B gleeful C. thoughtful D. stern 22. You should consider the……………carefully before you make a decision. A. safe and sound B. spick and span C. odds and ends D. pros and cons 23. I didn’t know exactly how old he was, but he………………… about 30 the first time we met. A. should be B. must have been C. should have been D. must be 24. His car is getting unreliable. He thinks he’ll trade it…………….for a new one. A. in B. away C. off D. up Trường THPT Yên phong 1 Mã đề 268 Trang 2/4 25. Having been delayed by heavy traffic,…………… A. it was difficult for her to arrive on time B. her being late was intolerable C. she was unable to arrive on time D. it was impossible for her to arrive on time 26. – Liz: “Thanks for the nice gift you brought to us!” – Jennifer: “……………….” A. Not at all. Don’t mention it. B. All right. Do you know how much it costs? C. Actually speaking, I myself don’t like it. D. Welcome! It’s very nice of you. 27. Through an………………., your letter was left unanswered. A. overtone B. oversight C. overcharge D. overtime 28. The Prime Minister has…………………from the dogmatic position he adopted a few days ago. A. backed out B. backed down C. backed up D. backed on 29. My passport……………… last month, so I will have to get a new one. A. expired B. elapsed C. ended D. terminated 30. The children ……………….to the zoo. A. were enjoyed to take B. enjoyed being taken C. were enjoyed to be taken D. enjoyed taking 31. I accidentally………………Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday. A. kept an eye on B. caught sight of C. paid attention to D. lost touch with 32. – Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” _ Maria: “………………” A. Of course not, it’s not costly B. I think so C. Thank you. Hope you will drop in D. No problem 33. There was nothing they could do…………… leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down. A. but B. instead of C. than D. unless 34. If she can make up stories, she is certainly a very…………… girl. A. imaginary B. imaginable C. imagining D. imaginative 35. It was announced that neither the passengers nor the driver………………in the crash. A. were injured B. was injured C. are injured D. have been injured 36. As the drug took……………… , the boy became quieter. A. action B. influence C. effect D. force 37. Come with me. I’m seeing “The killer” tomorrow. A. Are you? B. Do you? C. Shall you? D. Will you? 38. They decided to………………their differences and became friends. A. take on B. put aside C. give away D. go over 39. I will communicate with you as soon as I have any news. A. be related B. be interested in C. have connection D. get in touch 40. I …………….……in trouble now if I had listened to you in the first place. A. won’t be B. wouldn’t be C. am not D. wouldn’t have been 41. My uncle is in…………………of 60 engineers and workers. A. charge B. leadership C. management D. direction 42. – John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” – Laura: “………… ” A. Of course not. You bet! B. Well, that’s very surprising. C. There’s no doubt about it. D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea. 43. He retired early………………….his ill health. A. on behalf of B. in front of C. on account of D. ahead of 44. While southern California is densely populated,………………… live in the northern part of the state. A. a number people B. many people C. few people D. a few of people 45. – “Mum, I’ve got 600 on the TOEFL test.” – “…………… ? A. You are right. B. Oh, hard luck! C. Good way! D. Good job! 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. Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the natural environment surrounding their homes. This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practised for at least the last two million years. It was, indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary farming and the domestication of wild animals were introduced about 10,000 years ago. Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal environments, such as deserts and arctic wastelands. In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have restricted the availability of plant life. Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along the coasts and waterways. The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants. In short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the development of subsistence societies. Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors. We know from the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based on hunting and gathering must be very mobile. While the entire community camps in a central location, a smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp. When the food in the area has become exhausted, the community moves on to exploit another site. We also notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division of labor between the sexes. These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practised by mankind during the Paleolithic Period. 46. The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means…………… A. adapting animals to suit a new working environment B. hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home C. making wild animals used to living with and working for humans D. teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home Trường THPT Yên phong 1 Mã đề 268 Trang 3/4 47. According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on………………… A. hunter-gatherers’ tools B. farming methods C. agricultural products D nature’s provision 48. The word “marginal” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “……………… ” A. suburban B. forgotten C. disadvantaged D. abandoned 49. In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers……………… A. can free themselves from hunting B. harvest shorter seasonal crops C. live along the coasts and waterways for fishing D. have better food gathering from nature 50. According to the passage, studies of contemporary subsistence societies can provide a………………. A. broader vision of prehistoric natural environments B. further understanding of prehistoric times C. further understanding of modern subsistence societies D. deeper insight into the dry-land farming 51. The word “conditions” in the second paragraph refers to……………… A. the places where plenty of animals and fish can be found B. the situations in which hunter-gatherers can grow some crops C. the environments where it is not favorable for vegetation to grow D. the situations in which hunter-gatherers hardly find anything to eat 52. A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that……………… A. they don’t have a strong sense of community B. they live in the forests for all their life C. they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet D. they often change their living places 53. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned? A. Harvesting from the natural environment had existed long before farming was taken up. B. The number of hunter-gatherers decreases where farming is convenient. C. Hunting or fishing develops where there are no or short growing seasons. D. The environmental differences produce no effect on subsistence societies. 54. According to the author, most contemporary and prehistoric hunter -gatherers share……………… A. some methods of production B. some patterns of behavior C. some restricted daily rules D. only the way of duty division 55. Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage? A. Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods B. A Brief History of Subsistence Farming C. Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move D. Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies 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. 56. A. economics B. conquerable C. capability D. optimistic 57. A. descendant B. redundant C. consultant D. relevant 58. A. metallic B. medieval C. monastery D. momentum 59. A. advisable B. admirable C. reliable D. desirable 60. A. conscientious B. deteriorate C. provincial D. conspiracy 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. The first animated film Humurous Phases of Funny Faces, was made in 1906 by newspaper illustrator James Blackton. He filmed faces that were drawn on blackboards in progressive stages. In New York City, Winsor McCay exhibited his most famous film, Little Nemo (1910) and Gertie the Dinosaur (1914). His films featured fluid motion and characters with individual personalities. For the first time, characters drawn of life seemed to live on the screen. In 1914, John R. Bray streamlined the animation process, using assembly line techniques to turn out cartoons. By 1915, film studios began producing cartoons series. The Pat Sullivan studio produced the series featuring Felix the Cat. He became one of the most beloved characters of the silent-film era. The Max Fleischer studio produced series starring Ko-Ko the Clown and later Betty Boop and Popeye. The first cartoon with sound was Steamboat Willie (1928), which introduced Mickey Mouse. This film was produced by Walt Disney, the most famous of American animators. His early success enabled Disney to train his animators in anatomy, acting, drawing and motion studies. The results of this are apparent in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), the first full- length animated feature. It became an instant success and still remains popular. Other important Disney films followed. Warner Brothers’ Studio challenged Disney for leadership in the field with cartoons starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and other characters. These films were faster- paced and featured slapstick humor. In the 1950s, a group of animators splintered off from Disney and formed United Production of America, which rejected Disney’s realism and employed a bold, modernistic approach. In the 1950s, children’s cartoons began to be broadcast on Saturday morning television and, later, in prime time. Among the most successful were those made by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, such as those featuring Yogi Bear and the Flinstones. The full- length animated film became popular again in the 1980s and ‘90s. Producer Steven Spielberg released his first animated film, American tail (1986), and Disney began a series of remarkable annual hits with The Little Mermaid (1989). Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), a joint production of Spielberg and Disney, blurred the lines between live action and animation. Animation returned to prime-time television with the Fox Network’s The Simpsons. Animators had experimented with computer animation as early as the 1950s, but Toy Story (1955) was the first-full length film to be entirely computer animated. These developments promise to bring about the most exciting era in animation since its heyday. Trường THPT Yên phong 1 Mã đề 268 Trang 4/4 61. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. the life of Walt Disney B. the history of animated film C. the development of one animated cartoon D. the use of computer in animation 62. It can be inferred from the passage that the characters in Little Nemo and Gertie the Dinosaur………………… A. were first drawn on a blackboard B. were part of cartoon series C. did not look as life- like as Blackton’s characters. D. seemed to have their own personalities 63. The word “streamlined” is closest meaning to………… A. revolutionized B. bypassed C. simplified D. invented 64. The word “he” refers to………………… A. Pat Sullivan B. Max Fleischer C. Ko-Ko the Clown D. Felix the Cat 65. What can be inferred from the passage about animated films produced before 1928? A. They were not very popular B. They were longer than later movies C. They were not drawn by hand D. They were silent films 66. According to the passage, the film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs…………………. A. showed the benefits of training the Disney animators. B. was the first movie produced by Walt Disney. C. did not become successful until many years later. D. was the last movie Disney made before his death. 67. The author did not specifically mention characters produced by………………… A. Walt Disney B. United Production of America C. Hanna and Barbera D. Warner Brothers 68. The phrase “blurred the lines” is closest in meaning to………………… A. eliminated the distinctions B. obscured the issues C. answered the questions D. emphasized the problems 69. The first experiment with computer animation took place during the………… A. 1950s B. 1960s C. 1980s D. 1990s 70. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “heyday” A. prime B beginning C. decline D. rebirth Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 71. Their chances of success are small. A. They will certainly be successful. B. It's possible that they will achieve success. C. It's not very likely that they will succeed. D. They have no chances of being successful. 72. The film didn’t come up to my expectations. A. I expected the film to end more abruptly. B. The film was as good as I expected. C. I expected the film to be more boring. D. The film fell short of my expectations. 73. As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home. A. He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected. B. Calling home, he said that he had arrived at the airport. C. He arrived at the airport and called me to take him home. D. No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home. 74. Peter had very little money but managed to make both ends meet. A. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet. B. Peter could hardly live on little money. C. Peter got by on very little money. D. Peter found it hard to live on very little money. 75. Mary loves her mother more than her father. A. Mary loves her mother more than her father does. B. Her father loves her mother but Mary loves her more. C. Mary’s love for her mother is greater than for her father. C. Her father doesn’t love her mother as much as Mary. 76. “What would you do if you were a billionaire?” the man asked the woman. A. The man asked the woman what she would do if she were a billionaire B. The man asked the woman what she would have done if she were a billionaire C. The man asked the woman what would she do if she were a billionaire D. The man asked the woman what would she have done if she had been a billionaire 77. When the speaker finished, she received a big hand. A. The speaker was known for her big hands. B. The audience applauded the speaker. C. The speaker finished when she had got a big hand. D. The speaker gave her a big hand. 78. I found myself at a loss to understand my closest friend’s words. A. I found my closest friend's words easy to understand. B. I understood my closest friend's words completely. C. I lost heart and didn't understand my closest friend's words. D. I found my closest friend's words quite incomprehensible. 79. It is a basic requirement in the modern world to be able to deal with figures. A. Dealing with the modern world requires a basic knowledge of figures. B. The world requires us to have a basic understanding of figures. C. Being able to deal with figures is a basic requirement in the modern world. D. Dealing with figures requires a basic knowledge of the modern world. 80. The way to get the best out of me is to make me work very hard. A. My work is under consideration, so I do my best. B. If you make me work hard, I can't get the best. C. Don't make me work hard or I can't make the best out of me. D. I work best when I am under pressure. The end . Trường THPT Yên phong 1 Mã đề 268 Trang 1/ 4 ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐH LẦN 1 Môn: Tiếng Anh 12 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) M ã đ ề 268 Read the following passage. must be 24. His car is getting unreliable. He thinks he’ll trade it…………….for a new one. A. in B. away C. off D. up Trường THPT Yên phong 1 Mã đề 268 Trang 2/4 25. Having been delayed by heavy. activity in the home Trường THPT Yên phong 1 Mã đề 268 Trang 3/4 47. According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on………………… A. hunter-gatherers’ tools B. farming methods C.