TRUNG TÂM LUYỆN THI ĐẠI HỌC QSC-45 ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC 2011 (SỐ 14) Môn Tiếng Anh – Khối D Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút I. Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest. 1. A. consider B. introduce C. entertain D. comprehend 2. A. effective B. relative C. creative D. deposit 3. A. character B. institute C. courageous D. internet 4. A. certificate B. compulsory C. eradicate D. automatic 5. A. athletic B. agency C. advertise D. celebrate II. Mark A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to the following questions. 6. Is this the shop from __________ you bought the new school bag ? A. that B. which C. where D. A and B are correct 7. When all the students ______________, the professor began his lecture. A. sat B. were sitting C. seated D. were seated 8. ___________ members of my family has a share in doing household chores. A. None of B. Every C. All D. Each of the 9. _____________________ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth. A. As the small stars B. The stars as small C. Despite of the small stars D. Small as the stars 10. “That drama is the worst I have ever seen”. - “ ______________________ “ A. Not completely true B. I don’t agree all C. Sorry to interrupt you D. I couldn’t agree more 11. ___________ the eldest of five children and trained as a teacher, Dick never married. A. Born B. Born as C. Being born D. Being born as 12. Get him to sign the contract before he has second ___________. A. ideas B. opinions C. thoughts D. intentions 13. You can’t _________ my house. It’s opposite the post office. A. miss B. mistake C. confuse D. mix 14. We couldn’t ____________ him by telephone because we had lost his phone number. A. approach B. reach C. address D. access 15. I hate being taken care of __________ I were a child. A. if only B. provided C. as though D. only if 16. I’d rather you ________ to her why we can’t go. A. explain B. to explain C. will explain D. explained 17. Are you going to repair your car, or are you going to ___________________ ? A. ask it to repair B. get it to repair C. have it repaired D. take it to repair 18. The national football team refused to _____ itself to be defeated by the visiting team. A. retire B. resign C. dismiss D. withdraw 19. The man gave his listeners a vivid ___________ on his journey through Peru. A. story B. account C. report D. tale 20. As soon as you hear the alarm, you all have to leave the building ______________. A. on the verge B. under law C. at no time D. without delay 21. Some snakes lay eggs, but _______ give birth to live offspring. A. other B. the other C. others D. the others 22. This is such an important question that we can’t _________________thinking it over. A. point B. use C. help D. stand 23. Don’t worry about the party. I’ll _________ to it. A. offer B. care C. see D. devote 24. He has a big house and an expensive car, not to _________ a villa in Dalat. A. infer B. refer C. mention D. imply 25. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted _____________ a good answer. A. put up with B. keep pace with C. made way for D. came up with 26. The volcano which had been _____ for years suddenly exploded. A. passive B. idle C. immobile D. inactive 27. Although he was completely __________, he produced the most beautiful table. A. unable B. incapable C. uneducated D. untrained 28. He manages to visit his parents _________________ Saturday. A. another every B. every other C. every the other D. other every 29. What time is it by your watch? - It _______ five to nine. A. gives B. says C. tells D. shows 30. From now on, you have to ___________ responsibility for the sales figures. A. adopt B. acquire C. assume D. accept 31. The cake is gone and Peter was out during this morning. He______________ eaten it. A. shouldn’t have B. mustn’t have C. mightn’t have D. can’t have 32. She took a _________ of absence from work when she had her baby. A. permit B. record C. leave D. file 33 There is no need to change your clothes. You can go out ______ you are. A. like B. as C. alike D. such as 34. “If you ask me, action movies are great!” - “ ___________________________ “ A. You can say it again B. Never mind C. That’s that D. Sure. It’s my pleasure. 35. I cannot stay up late at night. I prefer ___________ early. A. turning on B. turning up C. turning in D. turning out 36. Bill ate an enormous breakfast. ___________, he still feels hungry now. A. Even though B. Nevertheless C. Moreover D. Besides III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 36 to 45. The world’s oceans are so vast that they can cope (36) _____ the present levels of pollution. However, little is known about the long-term effects of (37) ____ slow poisoning. The most serious problem of modern times is (38) ____ man is destroying the earth’s natural resources and (39) ______ huge areas into wasteland. As a result, it is becoming too difficult to grow enough to (40) ______ the world rapidly increasing population. A way of protecting all the wildlife on the earth must also be found (41) ____ many species are in danger of disappearance completely from the face of the earth. The dangers, (42) ______, are not confined solely (43) ____ the land and the sea. The smoke in the atmosphere, for example, is increasing so much that the (44) ________of sunlight has been reduced in many cities. Man’s whole environment is (45) ________ changed in a serious way. 36. A. at B. with C. to D. by 37. A. so B. such C. very D. too 38. A. then B. what C. that D. which 39. A. changing B. varying C. transferring D. transforming 40. A. feed B. supply C. provide D. support 41. A. for B. as C. from D. if 42. A. therefore B. although C. however D. moreover 43. A. in B. to C. at D. on 44. A. quantity B. number C. amount D. figure 45. A. already B. sometimes C. being D. recently IV. Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55. Perhaps it was his own lack of adequate schooling that inspired Horace Mann to work so hard for the important reforms in education that he accomplished. While he was still a boy, his father and older brother died, and he became responsible for supporting his family. Like most of the children in his town, he attended school only two or three months a year. Later, with the help of several teachers, he was able to study law and became a member of the Massachusetts bar, but he never forgot those early struggles. While serving in Massachusetts legislature, he signed a historic education bill that set up a state board of education. Without regret, he gave up his successful legal practice and political career to become the first secretary of the board. There he exercised an enormous influence during the critical period of reconstruction that brought into existence the American graded elementary school as substitute for the older distinct school system. Under his leadership, the curriculum was restructured, the school year was increased to a minimum of six months, and mandatory schooling was extended to age sixteen. Other important reforms included the establishment of state normal schools for teacher training, institutes for in-service teacher education, and lyceums for adult education. He was also instrument in improving salaries for teachers and creating school libraries. Mann’s ideas about school reform were developed and distributed in twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts that he wrote during his tenure as secretary of education. Considered quite radical at the time, the Massachusetts reforms later served as a model for the nation. Mann was recognized as the father of public education. 46. Which of the following titles would best express the main topic of the passage ? A, The Father of American Public Education. B. Philosophy of Education C. The Massachusetts State Board of Education. D. Politics of Educational Institutions 47. Which of the following describes Horace Mann’s early life ? A. He attended school six months a year. B. He had to study alone, without help. C. He supported his family after his father died. D. He was an only child. 48. The word “struggles” in line 5 could best be replaced by A. valuable experiences B. happy situations C. influential people D. difficult times 49. The word “regret” in line 7 could best be replaced by A. consideration B. feeling sorry C. limitation D. acceptance 50. What did Horace Mann advocate ? A. The state board school system. B. The district school system. C. The substitute school system. D. The graded school system. 51. The word “mandatory” in line 10 is closest in meaning to A. required B. equal C. excellent D. basic 52 How were Mann’s educational reforms distributed ? A. In twelve annual reports to the state of Massachusetts B. In reports that he wrote for national distribution. C. In speeches that he made throughout the country. D. In books that could be found in school libraries. 53. The reforms that Horace Mann achieved were A. not radical for the time. B. used only by the state of Massachusetts C. after adopted by the nation as a model. D. enforced by the Massachusetts bar. 54. Among Mann’s school reforms, which of the following is NOT mentioned ? A. Restructuring curriculum B. Schools for teacher training C. Lyceums for adult education D. Creating museums 55. Which of the following statements best represents Mann’s philosophy ? A. Think in new way B. Help others C. Study very hard D. Work hard V. Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65. Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with care. View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a living. Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an attempt to find the right one. Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider. Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes, hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would you like to travel ? Do you want to work with children ? Are you more suited to solitary or cooperative work ?” There are no right or wrong answers ; only you know what is important to you. Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you cannot accept. Then rank them in order of importance to you. The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all day. If not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that involve a great deal of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and employment in some fields in concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be found only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education, and retail sales are found in all regions of the country. If a high salary is important to you, do not judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional training, promotions and commission. Don’t rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive or negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may have merits or demerits that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to consider is that as you mature, you will likely develop new interests and skills that may point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one. 56. The author states in paragraph 2 “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to A. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different. B. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process. C. indicate that the answers are not really important. D. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time. 57. The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by A. discovering B. considering C. measuring D. disposing 58. The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to A. questions B. answers C. features D. jobs 59. According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does not want to live in a big city ? A. plumbing B. law C. retail sales D. advertising 60. It can be inferred from the paragraph 4 that A. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid. B. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career. C. people should constantly work toward the next promotion. D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career. 61. The word “evoke” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to A. agree on B. bring to mind C. be related to D. be different from 62. The word “that” in paragraph 4 refers to A. occupation B. the traveling life C. a flight attendant D. commission 63. In paragraph 4, the author suggests that A. you may want to change careers at some time in the future. B. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling. C. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully. D. you will probably jobless at some time in the future. 64. Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4 ? A. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber. B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant’s job with most people’s perception. C. To show that people must be willing to work hard for the career they have chosen. D. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant. 65. According to the passage, which of the following is true ? A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary. B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs. C. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming a flight attendant D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate. VI. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction. 66. It was her who suggested that I go to HCM city to get a direct flight. (she) A B C D 67. The color of a star depends on the heat and how much energy it produces. (the energy) A B C D 68. Many languages used around the world they do not have a form of writing. (bỏ they) A B C D 69. What I told her a few days ago were not the solutions to most of her problems. (was) A B C D 70. If one is invited out to a dinner, it is perfectly proper to go either with or not a gift. (without) A B C D VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following sentences. 71. I write to her almost every day. A. Not a day goes by unless my writing to her. B. Hardly does a day go by without my writing to her. C. No day goes by without my writing to her. D. Not day goes by without my writing for her. 72. I won’t sell the painting, no matter how much you offer me. A. Whenever you offer me to buy the painting, I won’t sell it. B. How many money you offer me, I won’t sell the painting. C. Whatever price you offer me, I won’t sell the painting. D. In spite of your offering me how much money, but I won’t sell the painting. 73. I am sure he badly needed the money. A. He badly needed the money was sure to me. B. He is sure badly needed the money. C. He must have badly been in need of the money. D. He could have badly needed the money. 74. The noise next door didn’t stop until midnight. A. It was not until midnight that the noise next door stopped. B. Not until midnight did the noise next door stopped. C. Only when midnight did the noise next door stopped. D. Hardly did the noise next door stopped when it was midnight. 75. Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis with me. A. Tired as he was, he agreed to play tennis with me. B. He was tired enough to played tennis with me. C. He agreed to play tennis with me, but he was too tired. D. His tiredness was so great that he agreed to play tennis with me. 76. They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them. A. So fierce a dog did they had that nobody would visit them. B. So fierce was their dog that nobody would visit them. C. Their dog was fierce enough for anybody to visit them. D. If their dog weren’t fierce, somebody would visit them. 77. Ann’s mother gave her a gold watch on her birthday. A. Ann had her mother gave her a gold watch on her birthday. B. Ann was given a gold watch on her mother’s birthday. C. What Ann’s mother gave her on her birthday was a gold watch. D. Ann’s mother only gave her a gold watch when her birthday came. 78. He said: “ Janet may have gone to the cinema”. A. He did not know what cinema Janet had gone. B. He knew that Janet had gone to the cinema. C. He was not sure where Janet had gone. D. He wasn’t sure if Janet had gone to the cinema. 79. They were so surprised by the news that they didn’t know what to do. A. Surprisingly, they didn’t know what to do about the B. The news was surprised them what to do. C. It was such surprising news that they didn’t know what to do D. It was such a surprising news that they didn’t know what to do. 80. Right after his appointment to the post, he fell ill. A. Scarcely had he appointed to the post when he fell ill. B. No sooner had he appointed to the post than he fell ill. C. Hardly had he been appointed to the post when he fell ill. D. As soon as he appointed to the post, he fell ill. THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST Giáo viên ra đề thi : NGUYỄN TẤN MỸ (0908.162.774) TRUNG TÂM LUYỆN THI ĐẠI HỌC CHẤT LƯỢNG CAO QSC-45 Số 92, đường NGUYỄN ĐÌNH CHIỂU , phường ĐAKAO, quận 1, TP.HCM . TRUNG TÂM LUYỆN THI ĐẠI HỌC QSC-45 ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC 2011 (SỐ 14) Môn Tiếng Anh – Khối D Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút I. Mark A,B,C. appointed to the post, he fell ill. THIS IS THE END OF THE TEST Giáo viên ra đề thi : NGUYỄN TẤN MỸ (0908.162.774) TRUNG TÂM LUYỆN THI ĐẠI HỌC CHẤT LƯỢNG CAO QSC-45 Số 92, đường. offspring. A. other B. the other C. others D. the others 22. This is such an important question that we can’t _________________thinking it over. A. point B. use C. help D. stand 23.