BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2007 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, Khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 04 trang) Mã đề thi 248 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho câu từ đến 10 A pilot cannot fly by sight alone In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second A radar set sends out a short burst of radio waves Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off objects By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other objects The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and ranging” “Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms Câu 1: What is the main topic of this passage? A The nature of radar B History of radar C Alternatives to radar D Types of ranging Câu 2: According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects? A Shape B Size C Speed D Weight Câu 3: The word “exemplified” in the passage can be replaced by _ A “specified” B “resembled” C “illustrated” D “justified” Câu 4: The word “shouts” in the passage most closely means _ A “exclaims” B “yells” C “shoots” D “whispers” Câu 5: Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage? A argumentative B explanatory C humorous D imaginative Câu 6: According to the passage, the distance between a radar set and an object can be determined by _ A the time it takes for a burst of radio waves to produce echoes when the waves bounce off the object B the term “ranging” used for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set C the time it takes for the radio waves to produce echoes and bounce off the object D the time it takes for the echoes produced by the radio waves to return to the radar set Câu 7: Which type of waves does radar use? A tidal B sound C heat D radio Câu 8: The word “tracking” in the passage most closely means _ A sending B searching for C ranging D repairing Câu 9: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? A A history of flying B Other uses of radar C The technology used by pilots D Uses of some technology Câu 10: What might be inferred about radar? A It takes the place of a radio B It has improved navigational safety C It was developed from a study of sound waves D It gave birth to the invention of the airplane Chọn từ (ứng với A B, C, D) có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với ba từ lại câu sau: Câu 11: Câu 12: Câu 13: A check A zone A given B chemistry B phone B ridden C change C none C widen D cheap D stone D kitchen Chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau: Câu 14: I wouldn't have got wet A unless I had had an umbrella with me C if I have an umbrella with me B if I had had an umbrella with me D if I had an umbrella with me Trang 1/4 - Mã đề thi 248 Câu 15: , give her this map of the city A When Mr Leat’s wife arrived B When Mr Leat’s wife will arrive C When is Mr Leat’s wife arriving D When Mr Leat’s wife arrives Câu 16: I am going to the hairdresser’s A for to cut me my hair B to have cut my hair C to cut my hair D to have my hair cut Câu 17: Le: "I can't understand how you missed the exit." Tuong: "Well, it was so dark that ." A we could see hardly the road signs B hardly could we see the road signs C we could see the road signs hardly D we could hardly see the road signs Câu 18: He has received several scholarships A because of his academic and artistic ability B as resulting of his ability in the art and the academic C not only because of his artistic but his academic ability D for both his academic ability as well as his artistic Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau đây: Câu 19: Barbara didn’t wear the raincoat, so she got a cold A If Barbara wore the raincoat, she wouldn’t get a cold B If Barbara had worn the raincoat, she wouldn’t have got a cold C If Barbara worn the raincoat, she didn’t get a cold D If Barbara has worn the raincoat, she won’t get a cold Câu 20: Unlike his sister, Bob exercises every day B Bob’s sister exercises every day, but he doesn’t A Bob and his sister exercise every day C Bob exercises every day, but his sister doesn’t D Bob doesn’t like his sister to exercise Câu 21: John Smith is a farmer I bought his land A John Smith, who is a farmer, bought his land B John Smith, whom I bought his land, is a farmer C John Smith, who is a farmer, whose land I bought D John Smith, whose land I bought, is a farmer Câu 22: “If I were you, I would go to see the doctor”, David said to Claudia A David advised Claudia not to go to see the doctor B David advised Claudia to go to see the doctor C David told Claudia to become a doctor D David told Claudia that he would go to see the doctor Câu 23: The bread was too stale to eat A The bread was not fresh enough to eat B Eating the bread was stale C We cannot eat the bread because it was burnt D It was stale to eat the bread Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa câu sau: Câu 24: She refused to tell us why was she crying A B C D Câu 25: Folk artists have few or no formal art training A B C D Câu 26: The film was so bored that all the audience had gone home before it ended A B C D Câu 27: Many people have complain about the dirt from the factory A B C D Câu 28: A huge amount of tourists come to this city every year A B C D Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ lại câu: A engineer B understand C comprehend D religion Câu 29: Câu 30: A forecast B prefer C suppose D attract Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho câu từ 31 đến 40 Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language Human beings have been writing (as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least 5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly Even today there are spoken languages that have no written form Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any human child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will learn to talk: a normal human being cannot be prevented from doing so On the other hand, it takes a special effort to learn to write In the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 248 writing systems never learn to read or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills so only imperfectly To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized Câu 31: We sometimes think of writing as more real than speech because A it has become very important in our culture B human beings have been writing for at least 5000 years C writing is secondary to language D people have been writing since there have been human beings Câu 32: The author of the passage argues that A all languages should have a written form B writing has become too important in today’s society C everyone who learns to speak must learn to write D speech is more basic to language than writing Câu 33: Normal human beings A learn to talk after learning to write B learn to write before learning to talk C learn to write and to talk at the same time D learn to talk before learning to write Câu 34: According to the passage, writing A is represented perfectly by speech B represents speech, but not perfectly C developed from imperfect speech D is imperfect, but less so than speech Câu 35: Learning to write is A too difficult B easy C not easy D very easy Câu 36: In order to show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example of A severely handicapped children B people who learn the rudiments of speech C intelligent people who couldn’t write D people who speak many languages Câu 37: In the author’s judgment, A writing is more real than speech B writing has more advantages than speech C speech conveys ideas less accurately than writing does D speech is essential but writing has important benefits Câu 38: According to the author, one mark of any civilized society is that it A keeps written records B affirms the primacy of speech over writing C teaches its children to speak perfectly D affirms the primacy of writing over speech Câu 39: Which of the following is NOT true? A It is easy to acquire the writing skill B Writing has become so important in our culture C Writing represents speech, but not perfectly D Speech is essential but writing has important benefits Câu 40: The word “advantage” in the last paragraph most closely means A “skill” B “rudiments” C “domination” D “benefit” Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau: Câu 41: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.” Judy: “ .” A With all my heart B Never remind me C It’s my pleasure D Wish you Câu 42: It’s said that he has friends of his age A few B plenty C a little D little Câu 43: The students to be at school at p.m A told B have told C were told D tell Câu 44: Medical researchers are continually looking for ways to control, and cure diseases A prevented B be prevented C prevent D preventing Câu 45: "Just think, years' time, we'll be 20 both." A under B in C after D over Câu 46: He bought all the books are needed for the English course A that B who C what D those Câu 47: The existence of many stars in the sky us to suspect that there may be life on another planet A have led B leads C lead D leading Câu 48: , we couldn’t go out because it rained A Unfortunately B Fortunate C Fortunately D Unfortunate Câu 49: The shirt in the window was expensive for me to buy B such C enough D so A too Câu 50: He couldn’t get back _ his car He had locked himself out A on B into C in D to Câu 51: Every member in Nataly's class admires her A honesty B dishonest C dishonesty D honest Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 248 Câu 52: John never comes to class on time and A neither does Peter B so does Peter C so doesn't Peter D neither doesn't Peter Câu 53: If I were in charge, I things differently A will B would C would have done D had done Câu 54: The population of the earth is increasing at a tremendous rate and _ out of control A are soon going to be B soon will be C they have become D why it will be Câu 55: Janet has left home and is of her parents A dependent B dependently C independent D depend Câu 56: When I last Jane, she to find a job A saw / was trying B saw / tried C have seen / tried D see / is trying Câu 57: he did not attend the English class, he knew the lesson quite well A In spite of B However C Although D Despite Câu 58: He is going to get married the end of this month A on B in C to D at Câu 59: The air is not as pure as it A used to be B is used to be C is used to being D was used to be Câu 60: After a meal in a restaurant, you ask the waiter for the _ A receipt B cheque C prescription D bill Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 61 đến 70 Many parents believe that their children (61) be taught to read right after they have learnt to walk This is fine if the child shows a real interest but (62) a child could be counter-productive if she or he isn't ready Wise parents will have a relaxed (63) and take the lead from their child What they should provide is a selection of (64) toys, books and other activities Nowadays there is plenty of good (65) available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also (66) them to read Of course, books are no longer the only (67) of stories and information There is also a huge range of videos, which can (68) and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (69) valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad press as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many (70) too much time watching programmes not intended for their age group Câu 61: Câu 62: Câu 63: Câu 64: Câu 65: Câu 66: Câu 67: Câu 68: Câu 69: Câu 70: A should A insisting A pastime A bright A games A provide A search A enjoy A properly A devote B could not B making B decision B expensive B produce B encourage B source B watch B perfectly B save C had to C forcing C attitude C adult C sense C provoke C site C reinforce C worthily C pay D must not D starting D competition D stimulating D amusement D attract D basis D assist D equally D spend Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (ứng với A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 71 đến 80 Alexander Graham Bell was born in 1847 in Edinburgh, Scotland His father was an expert in phonetics (71) a boy, Alexander became interested in sounds and speech In 1870, the Bells decided to (72) to America They lived in Boston, (73) Alexander taught in a school for the deaf There he began experimenting with a machine (74) help the deaf hear While experimenting with this machine, Bell had an idea, “Why not use electricity to (75) the human voice from one place to another?” He began to work on a new (76) For years, Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson, worked day (77) night They rented rooms in a boarding house Bell was on one floor, and Watson was on (78) They tried to send (79) through a wire Finally, on March 19, 1876, Watson heard these words very clearly: “Mr Watson, come here I want you.” Watson rushed upstairs, ran (80) Bell’s room, and shouted, “I heard you!” Câu 71: Câu 72: Câu 73: Câu 74: Câu 75: Câu 76: Câu 77: Câu 78: Câu 79: Câu 80: A During A take A why A in order A change A inventor A after A the others A speech A in B As B leave B where B for B get B invent B by B other B telegram B onto C Be C move C when C to C send C inventive C and C others C speaking C to D Despite D return D which D so that D go D invention D or D another D letters D into - - HẾT -Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 248 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 05 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2008 Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi 105 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho câu từ đến 10 Reading to oneself is a modern activity which was almost unknown to the scholars of the classical and medieval worlds, while during the fifteenth century the term “reading” undoubtedly meant reading aloud Only during the nineteenth century did silent reading become commonplace One should be wary, however, of assuming that silent reading came about simply because reading aloud was a distraction to others Examinations of factors related to the historical development of silent reading have revealed that it became the usual mode of reading for most adults mainly because the tasks themselves changed in character The last century saw a steady gradual increase in literacy and thus in the number of readers As the number of readers increased, the number of potential listeners declined and thus there was some reduction in the need to read aloud As reading for the benefit of listeners grew less common, so came the flourishing of reading as a private activity in such public places as libraries, railway carriages and offices, where reading aloud would cause distraction to other readers Towards the end of the century, there was still considerable argument over whether books should be used for information or treated respectfully and over whether the reading of materials such as newspapers was in some way mentally weakening Indeed, this argument remains with us still in education However, whatever its virtues, the old shared literacy culture had gone and was replaced by the printed mass media on the one hand and by books and periodicals for a specialised readership on the other By the end of the twentieth century, students were being recommended to adopt attitudes to books and to use reading skills which were inappropriate, if not impossible, for the oral reader The social, cultural and technological changes in the century had greatly altered what the term “reading” implied Câu 1: Reading aloud was more common in the medieval world because A people relied on reading for entertainment B silent reading had not been discovered C there were few places available for private reading D few people could read to themselves Câu 2: The word “commonplace” in the first paragraph mostly means “ ” A for everybody’s use B most preferable C attracting attention D widely used Câu 3: The development of silent reading during the last century indicated A an increase in the average age of readers B an increase in the number of books C a change in the nature of reading D a change in the status of literate people Câu 4: Silent reading, especially in public places, flourished mainly because of A the decreasing need to read aloud B the development of libraries C the increase in literacy D the decreasing number of listeners Câu 5: It can be inferred that the emergence of the mass media and specialised reading materials was an indication of A a decline of standards of literacy B a change in the readers’ interest C an alteration in educationalists’ attitudes D an improvement of printing techniques Câu 6: The phrase “a specialised readership” in paragraph mostly means “ ” A a requirement for readers in a particular area of knowledge B a limited number of readers in a particular area of knowledge C a reading volume for particular professionals D a status for readers specialised in mass media Câu 7: The phrase “oral reader” in the last paragraph mostly means “a person who ” A is good at public speaking B practises reading to an audience C takes part in an audition D is interested in spoken language Trang 1/5 - Mã đề thi 105 Câu 8: All of the following might be the factors that affected the continuation of the old shared literacy culture EXCEPT A the inappropriate reading skills B the specialised readership C the diversity of reading materials D the printed mass media Câu 9: Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A Reading aloud was more common in the past than it is today B Not all printed mass media was appropriate for reading aloud C The decline of reading aloud was wholly due to its distracting effect D The change in reading habits was partly due to the social, cultural and technological changes Câu 10: The writer of this passage is attempting to A explain how reading habits have developed B change people’s attitudes to reading C show how reading methods have improved D encourage the growth of reading Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ lại câu Câu 11: A apply B persuade C reduce D offer Câu 12: A preservative B congratulate C preferential D development Câu 13: A president B physicist C inventor D property Câu 14: A economy B unemployment C communicate D particular Câu 15: A recommend B volunteer C understand D potential Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 16: He’s a very person because he can make other workers follow his advice A creative B influential C deciding D effective Câu 17: Increasing of fruit in the diet may help to reduce the risk of heart disease A the amount B an amount C the number D a number Câu 18: - "Why wasn't your boyfriend at the party last night?" - "He the lecture at Shaw Hall I know he very much wanted to hear the speaker." A should have attended B can have attended C was to attend D may have attended Câu 19: The doctor decided to give her a thorough examination he could identify the causes of her illness A after B so as C unless D so that Câu 20: My computer is not of running this software A able B compatible C capable D suitable Câu 21: The room needs for the wedding A decorating B to decorate C decorate D be decorated Câu 22: That hotel is so expensive They you sixty pounds for bed and breakfast A charge B fine C take D cost Câu 23: I am considering my job Can you recommend a good company? A to move B moving C to change D changing Câu 24: I'm sure you'll have no the exam A difficulty passing B difficulties to pass C difficulty to pass D difficulties of passing Câu 25: - 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 Câu 26: I’m afraid I’m not really to comment on this matter A qualifying B qualified C quality D qualitative Câu 27: Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical A utilities B applications C appliances D instruments Câu 28: The curtains have because of the strong sunlight A faded B fainted C lightened D weakened Câu 29: The referee the coin to decide which team would kick the ball first A caught B threw C cast D tossed Câu 30: - Laura: “What a lovely house you have!” - Maria: “ _.” A Of course not, it’s not costly B Thank you Hope you will drop in C I think so D No problem Trang 2/5 - Mã đề thi 105 Câu 31: I accidentally Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday A caught sight of B kept an eye on C paid attention to D lost touch with Câu 32: How long does the play ? A last B extend C prolong D stretch Câu 33: The price of fruit has increased recently, the price of vegetables has gone down A whereas B whether C when D otherwise Câu 34: It is blowing so hard We such a terrible storm A have never known B have never been knowing C never know D had never known Câu 35: When the old school friends met, a lot of happy memories back A had brought B were brought C brought D had been brought Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần với câu cho sẵn sau Câu 36: "Why don’t we go out for dinner?” said Mary A Mary suggested a dinner out B Mary ordered a dinner out C Mary demanded a dinner out D Mary requested a dinner out Câu 37: We've run out of tea A There's not much more tea left B There's no tea left C We have to run out to buy some tea D We didn’t have any tea Câu 38: The sooner we solve this problem, the better it will be for all concerned A If we could solve this problem soon, it would be better for all concerned B It would be better for all concerned if we can solve this problem soon C If all concerned are better, we can solve this problem soon D If we can solve this problem soon, it will be better for all concerned Câu 39: My friend told me, “If I were you, I would not smoke so much.” A My friend advised me not to smoke so much B My friend warned me against smoking so much C My friend prohibited me from smoking so much D My friend suggested not smoking so much Câu 40: "I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Tom said to Janet A Tom suggested giving Janet the answer by the end of the week B Tom promised to give Janet the answer by the end of the week C Tom insisted on letting Janet know the answer by the end of the week D Tom offered to give Janet the answer by the end of the week Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho câu từ 41 đến 50 The Sun today is a yellow dwarf star It is fueled by thermonuclear reactions near its center that convert hydrogen to helium The Sun has existed in its present state for about four billion six hundred million years and is thousands of times larger than the Earth By studying other stars, astronomers can predict what the rest of the Sun’s life will be like About five billion years from now, the core of the Sun will shrink and become hotter The surface temperature will fall The higher temperature of the center will increase the rate of thermonuclear reactions The outer regions of the Sun will expand approximately 35 million miles, about the distance to Mercury, which is the closest planet to the Sun The Sun will then be a red giant star Temperatures on the Earth will become too high for life to exist Once the Sun has used up its thermonuclear energy as a red giant, it will begin to shrink After it shrinks to the size of the Earth, it will become a white dwarf star The Sun may throw off huge amounts of gases in violent eruptions called nova explosions as it changes from a red giant to a white dwarf After billions of years as a white dwarf, the Sun will have used up all its fuel and will have lost its heat Such a star is called a black dwarf After the Sun has become a black dwarf, the Earth will be dark and cold If any atmosphere remains there, it will have frozen over the Earth’s surface Câu 41: It can be inferred from the passage that the Sun A is approximately halfway through its life as a yellow dwarf B will continue to be a yellow dwarf for another 10 billion years C has been in existence for 10 billion years D is rapidly changing in size and brightness Câu 42: What will probably be the first stage of change for the Sun to become a red giant? A Its surface will become hotter and shrink B It will throw off huge amounts of gases C Its central part will grow smaller and hotter D Its core will cool off and use less fuel Câu 43: When the Sun becomes a red giant, what will the atmosphere be like on the Earth? A It will be enveloped in the expanding surface of the sun B It will become too hot for life to exist C It will be almost destroyed by nova explosions D It will freeze and become solid Trang 3/5 - Mã đề thi 105 Câu 44: When the Sun has used up its energy as a red giant, it will A get frozen B cease to exist C stop to expand D become smaller Câu 45: Large amounts of gases may be released from the Sun at the end of its life as a A black dwarf B white dwarf C red giant D yellow dwarf Câu 46: As a white dwarf, the Sun will be A the same size as the planet Mercury B around 35 million miles in diameter C a cool and habitable planet D thousands of times smaller than it is today Câu 47: The Sun will become a black dwarf when A the Sun moves nearer to the Earth B it has used up all its fuel as a white dwarf C the core of the Sun becomes hotter D the outer regions of the Sun expand Câu 48: The word “there” in the last sentence of paragraph refers to A the planet Mercury B the core of a black dwarf C our own planet D the outer surface of the Sun Câu 49: This passage is intended to A describe the changes that the Sun will go through B present a theory about red giant stars C alert people to the dangers posed by the Sun D discuss conditions on the Earth in the far future Câu 50: The passage has probably been taken from A a scientific journal B a news report C a work of science fiction D a scientific chronicle Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 51 đến 60 How men first learnt to (51) words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a (52) All we really know is that men, unlike animals, (53) invented certain sounds to express thoughts and feelings, actions and things so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed (54) certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down These sounds, (55) spoken or written in letters, are called words Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words that (56) powerfully to our minds and emotions This charming and telling use of words is what we call literary (57) Above all, the real poet is a master of words He can (58) his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can (59) men to tears We should, therefore, learn to choose our words carefully, (60) they will make our speech silly and vulgar Câu 51: A invent B create C make D discover Câu 52: A story B secret C mystery D legend Câu 53: A whatever B however C somewhat D somehow Câu 54: A at B upon C with D to Câu 55: A if B however C whether D though Câu 56: A interest B appeal C attract D lure Câu 57: A prose B work C form D style Câu 58: A carry B convey C transfer D transmit Câu 59: A take B send C break D move Câu 60: A or B so C although D because Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau chọn phương án (A B, C, D) cho chỗ trống từ 61 đến 70 The heart has long been considered to be (61) feelings of love dwell In love songs throughout the ages, love almost always goes together (62) the heart The heart has continuously been viewed (63) the place where love begins and develops Even the Bible gives (64) to love and the heart The role of the heart in love must come from what happens to it when a person feels strongly (65) to someone The strong feelings (66) the other person, especially in the early stages of a relationship, have the results that the heart starts beating faster and breathing starts speeding (67) According to psychologists, a love relationship is a situation that (68) a lot of stress and the body reacts to this by getting ready to face the unknown This has been called the "fight or flight" (69) , meeting danger by fighting it or running away So with love, the heart accelerates and (70) becomes quick Câu 61: Câu 62: Câu 63: Câu 64: A when A to A like A reference B where B from B as though B citation C that C with C as C preference D what D at D as if D quote Trang 4/5 - Mã đề thi 105 Câu 65: Câu 66: Câu 67: Câu 68: Câu 69: Câu 70: A attracting A of A up A comprises A reactionary A exhaling B attractive B for B forward B arouses B reactor B breathing C attract C to C on C involves C reaction C inhaling D attracted D with D upon D includes D reacting D sweating Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) để hoàn thành câu sau Câu 71: , he would have learned how to read A If he has been able to go school as a child B If he could go to school as a child C Were he able to go to school as a child D Had he been able to go to school as a child Câu 72: , he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain A He felt very tired though B As he might feel tired C Tired as it was D Tired as he might feel Câu 73: Having been delayed by heavy traffic, A it was difficult for her to arrive on time B her being late was intolerable C it was impossible for her to arrive on time D she was unable to arrive on time Câu 74: She regretfully told him that A she would leave the tickets at home B she left the tickets at home C she had left the tickets at home D she would have left the tickets at home Câu 75: The robbers attacked the owner of the house A so that they would appear with the expensive painting B and disappeared with the expensive painting C but they appeared with the expensive painting D so they disappeared with the expensive painting Chọn phương án (A B, C, D) ứng với từ/cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để câu sau trở thành câu Câu 76: Helen likes to listen to music, to go to the cinema, to chat on the phone and going shopping A B C D Câu 77: Both Mr and Mrs Smith are explaining the children the rules of the game A B C D Câu 78: You can enjoy a sport without joining in a club or belonging to a team A B C D Câu 79: Unlike many writings of her time, she was not preoccupied with morality A B C D Câu 80: A child of noble birth, his name was famous among the children in that school A B C D - - HẾT Trang 5/5 - Mã đề thi 105 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề thi có 06 trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2009 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối: D Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 165 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: Chemistry is my subject at school A favourite B popular C liking D wanted Question 2: - "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" - " " A Do you think I would? B I wouldn't Thank you C Yes, you're a good friend D Yes, I'd love to Thanks Question 3: - "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" - " " A Certainly Do you like it, too? B I like you to say that C Yes, of course It's expensive D Thanks My mother bought it for me Question 4: My supervisor is angry with me I didn't all the work I last week A should have done B may have done C need to have done D must have done Question 5: He runs a business, he proves to have managerial skills A however B otherwise C and D despite Question 6: Whenever he had an important decision to make, he a cigar to calm his nerves A would light B would be lighting C would have lit D had lit Question 7: Preparing for a job interview can be very A stress B stressful C stressed D stressing Question 8: My brother left his job last week because he did not have any to travel A position B chance C ability D location Question 9: Not until the end of the 19th century become a scientific discipline A plant breeding has B did plant breeding C plant breeding had D has plant breeding Question 10: - "I can't speak English well enough to apply for that post." - " ." A Me neither B Me too C Me either D Me also Question 11: "How can you live in this messy room? Go and it up at once." A dust B sweep C tidy D Question 12: Tears contain an antiseptic helps protect our eyes from infection A that B what C how D where Question 13: She is very absent-minded: she her cellphone three times! A has lost B loses C was losing D had lost Question 14: - "Which hat you like better?" - " " A Yes, I like it best B The one I tried on first C Which one you like? D No, I haven't tried any Question 15: He always the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast A writes B makes C works D does Question 16: It is hard to get him; he is such an aggressive man A by B on with C into D over to Question 17: The new director of the company seems to be an intelligent and man A well-educated B well-educate C well-educational D well-education Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 165 Read the following passage on architecture by Lawrence B Anderson, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70 Architecture is the practice of building design and its resulting products; customary usage refers only to those designs and structures that are culturally significant Architecture is to building as literature is to the printed word Vitruvius, a 1st-century BC Roman, wrote encyclopedically about architecture, and the English poet Sir Henry Wotton was quoting him in his charmingly phrased dictum: “Well building hath three conditions: Commoditie, Firmenes, and Delight.” More prosaically, one would say today that architecture must satisfy its intended uses, must be technically sound, and must convey aesthetic meaning But the best buildings are often so well constructed that they outlast their original use They then survive not only as beautiful objects, but as documents of the history of cultures, achievements in architecture that testify to the nature of the society that produced them These achievements are never wholly the work of individuals Architecture is a social art Architectural form is inevitably influenced by the technologies applied, but building technology is conservative and knowledge about it is cumulative Precast concrete, for instance, has not rendered brick obsolete Although design and construction have become highly sophisticated and are often computer directed, this complex apparatus rests on preindustrial traditions inherited from millennia during which most structures were lived in by the people who erected them The technical demands on building remain the elemental ones – to exclude enemies, to circumvent gravity, and to avoid discomforts caused by an excess of heat or cold or by the intrusion of rain, wind, or vermin This is no trivial assignment even with the best modern technology The availability of suitable materials fostered the crafts to exploit them and influenced the shapes of buildings Large areas of the world were once forested, and their inhabitants developed carpentry Although it has become relatively scarce, timber remains an important building material Many kinds of stone lend themselves to building Stone and marble were chosen for important monuments because they are incombustible and can be expected to endure Stone is also a sculptural material; stone architecture was often integral with stone sculpture The use of stone has declined, however, because a number of other materials are more amenable to industrial use and assembly Some regions lack both timber and stone; their peoples used the earth itself, tamping certain mixtures into walls or forming them into bricks to be dried in the sun Later they baked these substances in kilns, producing a range of bricks and tiles with greater durability (Extracted from Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 Encyclopedia – DVD Version) Question 61: According to the passage, the term “architecture” is normally used to refer to the designs and structures that have A cultural significance B technical importance C social importance D religious significance Question 62: Which of the following is NOT considered an essential characteristic of architecture according to the passage? A Economy B Utility C Strength D Beauty Question 63: When well-constructed buildings exist longer than their original use, they serve as A monuments to ancient time heroes B museums and exhibition galleries C witnesses to their historical times D witnesses to major ancient wars Question 64: The author uses the phrase “social art” in the first paragraph to emphasise that architecture is an A art that belongs to a society B achievement of many people C art that is very much socialised D achievement of many sociologists Question 65: According to the passage, knowledge about building technology A has experienced complete changes for generations B includes the experience gained from generation to generation C is always influenced by a wide range of technological applications D is based on modern technologies rather than traditions Trang 5/7 - Mã đề thi 318 Question 66: The word “obsolete” in paragraph mostly means A out of date B out of hand C out of order D out of place Question 67: Which of the following factors must be taken into account in both ancient and modern architecture according to the information in paragraph 2? A Fundamental technical demands on building B Basic safety rules in the building industry C Basic needs and the availability of materials D Sophisticated building technologies Question 68: According to the passage, stone and marble were used for buildings of historical importance because they A are inflammable and endurable B give warmth and comfort to their owners C make structures look more attractive D are non-flammable and last long Question 69: According to the passage, today stone has been used less as a building material because A stone architecture is essential to the number of stone sculptures B it has become relatively scarce and more difficult to exploit C it has less influence on the shapes of buildings and sculptures D there have been other more suitable materials for industrial use Question 70: The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to A regions B timber and stone C mixtures D walls and bricks Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80 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 Longdistance 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) Trang 6/7 - Mã đề thi 318 Question 71: In Britain and the US most people travel by A sea B rail C road D air Question 72: According to the passage, people in London may prefer the Underground to their own cars due to A cheap tickets B air pollution C long distances D heavy traffic Question 73: It is mentioned in paragraph that the public transportation systems in the US are good in A some states B all cities C large states D large cities Question 74: 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 Most Americans prefer to drive their cars outside large cities D The underground systems are popular in some major US cities Question 75: 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 76: Which of the following is true about transport in Britain? A Long-distance travel in Britain is only by road B There are no regular flights between regional airports C Trains are usually cheaper than long-distance coach services D Heavier items and raw materials are often transported by train Question 77: According to the information in paragraph 5, long-distance travellers in the US can choose from mode(s) of transport A four B two C one D three Question 78: It is stated in the passage that the major problems of road transport in Britain and the US are A speeding and bad roads B accidents and pollution C traffic jams and pollution D drink-driving and traffic jams Question 79: According to the passage, people in Britain refuse public transport because A they like to share rides with neighbours B they think it is not good enough C they see no reason to use their cars less D petrol is relatively cheap in Britain Question 80: The word “they” in the last sentence of the passage can best be replaced by A the government B major cities C Americans D neighbours THE END Trang 7/7 - Mã đề thi 318 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề có trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2013 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 248 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions Question 1: Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school.” Nadia: “ ” A Yes, tell me about it! B I can’t agree with you more! C That’s OK! D Yes, please Question 2: You can use my car you drive carefully A though B as though C as long as D lest Question 3: His honesty is ; nobody can doubt it A in question B beside the question C without question D out the question Question 4: In our hospital, patients every morning A are examined B were examining C have examined D can examine Question 5: The Moon is much closer to Earth , and thus it had greater influence on the tides A but the Sun is B where the Sun is C than is the Sun D unlike the Sun Question 6: Connecticut was the fifth of the original thirteen states the Constitution of the United States A to ratify B ratify C ratified D have ratified Question 7: I'll give this dictionary to wants to have it A anyone B whatever C everyone D whoever Question 8: No one can avoid by advertisements A to be influenced B having influenced C influencing D being influenced Question 9: He wasn't attending the lecture properly and missed most of A things said by the teacher B that the teacher said C which the teacher said D what the teacher said Question 10: It is work of art that everyone wants to have a look at it A such an unusual B such unusual a C a so unusual D so an unusual Question 11: The children ran away as if they a ghost A have seen B had seen C would see D see Question 12: I would join that running competition A when I was years older B if I were years younger C if it would happen years ago D unless I were years younger Question 13: We decided to take a late flight we could spend more time with our family A so as to B in order C so that D in order to Question 14: He's sometimes bad-tempered but he's a good fellow A at heart B by heart C with heart D in heart Question 15: Scarcely had he stepped out of the room he heard a loud laughter within A then B until C than D when Question 16: “What if the earth stopped moving?” A happened B would happen C happens D will happen Question 17: Mai: “Do you want another serving of chicken soup?” Scott: “ .” A No way B No comment C No thanks D No longer Question 18: We expressed the missing child would be found alive A the hope for B the hope which C as we hoped D the hope that Trang 1/6 - Mã đề thi 248 Question 19: A large number of workmen because of the economic recession A have laid down B has laid aside C have been laid off D has been laid out Question 20: Her mother, has been working for thirty years, is retiring next month A who B that C whom D whose Question 21: My brother tried to learn Japanese at a night school, he gave up after months A therefore B when C until D but Question 22: Having traveled to different parts of our country, A we have learned a lot about interesting lifestyles and customs B we are seeing a lot of interesting lifestyles and customs C many interesting lifestyles and customs have been learned by us D much has been learned about interesting lifestyles and customs Question 23: The government was finally by a minor scandal A put back B brought down C pulled down D taken down Question 24: The water supply of our home city has failed to average purity requirements A see B meet C own D hold Question 25: Books and magazines around made his room very untidy A that lie B laying C which lied D lying Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions Question 26: Peter’s main subject at university is electronics A The university lets Peter major in electronics B Electronics is among the subjects that Peter likes C Peter thinks electronics is a special subject D Peter majors in electronics at university Question 27: I wish I hadn’t accepted the invitation to her birthday party A I insisted on having been invited to her birthday party B I was very glad to accept the invitation to her birthday party C I regret accepting the invitation to her birthday party D If only I had come to her birthday party Question 28: No one but Jane succeeded in giving the correct answer A All but Jane managed to produce the correct answer B Only Jane failed to answer the question correctly C Jane was among those who failed to guess the answer D Everyone but Jane failed to provide the correct answer Question 29: Thanks to the efforts of environmentalists, people are becoming better aware of the problems of endangered species A Environmentalists are expressing their gratitude towards people who are better aware of the problems of endangered species B People owe their growing awareness of the problems of endangered species to the efforts of environmentalists C People have no idea about the problems of endangered species in spite of the efforts of environmentalists D Environmentalists are doing their best to make people aware of the problems of endangered species Question 30: I could not get the job because I did not speak English well A I would have spoken English well if I could get that job B I wish I had got the job so that I could speak English well C Despite my poor English, I was successful in the job D I failed to get the job because of my poor English Question 31: Although the teacher explained the theory clearly, the students found it hard to understand it A Though explained clearly, the theory of teaching was difficult to the students B Although the teaching theory was clear, it was a real challenge to the students Trang 2/6 - Mã đề thi 248 C In spite of explaining the theory clearly, the students themselves found it hard to understand it D Despite the teacher’s clear explanation of the theory, the students had difficulty understanding it Question 32: “How brave you are!” he said to the firemen A He blamed the firemen for their discouragement B He criticized the firemen for their discouragement C He praised the firemen for their courage D He asked how brave the firemen were Question 33: I would have worn the right shoes if I had known I was going to all this climbing A I would love to go climbing, but I not have any shoes that would be suitable B As I did not know I was going to so much climbing, I did not wear suitable shoes C I did not go climbing because I did not have the right shoes D I would have gone on the climb if I had been wearing the right shoes Question 34: The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle A Whenever I see the man in that painting, I remember to meet my uncle B Whenever my uncle sees the man in that painting, he misses me C Memories of my uncle come back whenever I see the man in that painting D I am recalling my uncle whenever I look at the man in that painting Question 35: A small hotel was the only choice of place to stay at during my trip to London A I had no alternative but to stay at a small hotel during my trip to London B I was talked into staying at a small hotel during my trip to London C There were a lot of hotels for me to choose from during my trip to London D I had different choices of where to stay during my trip to London Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 45 In a world where billion people live in homes that don't have light bulbs, technology holds the key (36) banishing poverty Even the simplest technologies can transform lives and save money Vaccines, crops, computers and sources of solar energy can all reduce poverty in developing countries For example, cheap oral-rehydration therapy developed in Bangladesh has dramatically cut the death (37) from childhood diarrhoea But even when such technologies exist, the depressing fact is that we can’t make them (38) for those who most need them Solar panels, batteries and light bulbs are still beyond the purse of many, but where they have been installed they change lives A decent light in the evening gives children more time for homework and extends the productive day for adults Kenya has a thriving solar industry and six years ago Kenyan pioneers also (39) connecting schools to the Internet via radio links These people were fortunate (40) being able to afford solar panels, radios and old computers How much bigger would the impact be if these things (41) and priced specifically for poor people? Multinationals must become part of the solution, because (42) they own around 60 per cent of the world's technology, they seldom make products for poor customers Of 1,223 new drugs marketed worldwide from 1975 to 1996, for example, just 13 were for tropical diseases People think those enterprises should more to provide vital products such as medicines (43) different prices around the world to suit (44) people can afford Alternatively, they could pay a percentage of their profit towards research and development for (45) Adapted from “The Price is Wrong” in “Focus on IELTS Foundations” by Sue O’Connell, Pearson Longman, 2006 Question 36: A to Question 37: A amount Question 38: A enough cheaply Question 39: A were starting Question 40: A in Question 41: A have been made Question 42: A unless Question 43: A with Question 44: A which Question 45: A the poor B at B penalty B cheap enough B had started B at B were made B however B to B what B the rich C with C toll C enough cheap C started C by C are made C when C at C where C the wealthy D for D number D cheaply enough D have been starting D on D made D while D on D that D the better-off Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 248 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 46 to 55 Archimedes' Principle is a law of physics that states that when an object is totally or partially immersed in a fluid, it experiences an upthrust equal to the weight of the fluid displaced The principle is most frequently applied to the behaviour of objects in water, and helps to explain floating and sinking, and why objects seem lighter in water It also applies to balloons The key word in the principle is “upthrust”, which refers to the force acting upward to reduce the apparent weight of the object when it is under water If, for example, a metal block with a volume of 100 cm3 is dipped in water, it displaces an equal volume of water, which has a weight of approximately N (3.5 oz) The block therefore seems to weigh about N less An object will float if its average density is less than that of water If it is totally submerged, the weight of the water it displaces (and hence the upthrust on it) is greater than its own weight, and it is forced upward and out of the water, until the weight of the water displaced by the submerged part is exactly equal to the weight of the floating object Thus a block of wood with a density six tenths that of water will float with six tenths of its volume under water, since at that point the weight of fluid displaced is the same as the block’s own weight If a dense material is made into a suitable shape, it will float because of Archimedes’ principle A ship floats, whereas a block of iron of the same mass sinks It is also because of Archimedes’ principle that ships float lower in the water when they are heavily loaded (more water must be displaced to give the necessary upthrust) In addition, they cannot be so heavily loaded if they are to sail in fresh water as they can if they are to sail in the sea, since fresh water is less dense than sea water, and so more water must be displaced to give the necessary upthrust This means the ship is lower in the water, which can be dangerous in rough weather From "Archimedes' Principle", Microsoft® Student 2008 [DVD] Microsoft Corporation, 2007 Question 46: What happens when something is immersed in a fluid? A It will be pushed further down with a force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced B It receives an upward force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced C It receives a downward force, equal to the weight of the fluid displaced D The fluid will expand the object and overflow to the floor Question 47: The word “volume” in the passage refers to A loudness B quantity C frequency D length Question 48: The word “displaces” in the passage almost means “ ” A takes the place of B takes place C replaces with a new one D puts in position Question 49: If an object’s average density is less than that of water, the object will A sink B float C inflate D drift Question 50: A block of wood with a density seven tenths that of water will A go up and down then sink B float with a half of its volume under water C float with an equal volume of its volume under water D sink immediately when submerged Question 51: A ship floats, whereas a block of iron of the same mass sinks because the ship A is made of wood B is lighter C has buoys D has a special shape Question 52: The phrase “six tenths” in the passage means “ ” A and 10 B 10/6 C 10 of D 6/10 Question 53: The word “upthrust” in the passage refers to the A upward push B upper side of an object C upturned force D upside-down turn Question 54: Ships cannot be so heavily loaded if they want to sail in fresh water as they sail in the sea, because A fresh water is ‘lighter’ than sea water B there’s too much salt in sea water C sea water is ‘saltier’ than fresh water D fresh water is more polluted Question 55: Archimedes' Principle explains why A all objects will float B Archimedes became famous C objects seem lighter in water D humans can swim Trang 4/6 - Mã đề thi 248 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 56: We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours A an active society B an inactive society C a physical society D a working society Question 57: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work A uncomfortable B responsive C calm D miserable Question 58: We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time A slow down B turn down C put down D lie down Question 59: She is a very generous old woman She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization A mean B amicable C kind D hospitable Question 60: Her thoughtless comments made him very angry A honest B kind C pleasant D thoughtful 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 61 to 70 In 1826, a Frenchman named Niépce needed pictures for his business He was not a good artist, so he invented a very simple camera He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his yard That was the first photograph The next important date in the history of photography was 1837 That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his studio He used a new kind of camera and a different process In his pictures, you could see everything clearly, even the smallest details This kind of photograph was called a daguerreotype Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's process Travelers brought back daguerreotypes from all around the world People photographed famous buildings, cities, and mountains In about 1840, the process was improved Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things The process was not simple and photographers had to carry lots of film and processing equipment However, this did not stop photographers, especially in the United States After 1840, daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities Matthew Brady was one well-known American photographer He took many portraits of famous people The portraits were unusual because they were lifelike and full of personality Brady was also the first person to take pictures of a war His 1862 Civil War pictures showed dead soldiers and ruined cities They made the war seem more real and more terrible In the 1880s, new inventions began to change photography Photographers could buy film readymade in rolls, instead of having to make the film themselves Also, they did not have to process the film immediately They could bring it back to their studios and develop it later They did not have to carry lots of equipment And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made photography less expensive With a small camera, anyone could be a photographer People began to use cameras just for fun They took pictures of their families, friends, and favorite places They called these pictures "snapshots" Documentary photographs became popular in newspapers in the 1890s Soon magazines and books also used them These pictures showed true events and people They were much more real than drawings Some people began to think of photography as a form of art They thought that photography could more than show the real world It could also show ideas and feelings, like other art forms From “Reading Power” by Beatrice S Mikulecky and Linda Jeffries Question 61: The first photograph was taken with A a small handheld camera B a very simple camera C a daguerreotype D new types of film Question 62: Daguerre took a picture of his studio with A a new kind of camera B a very simple camera C special equipment D an electronic camera Trang 5/6 - Mã đề thi 248 Question 63: The word “this” in the passage refers to the A carrying of lots of film and processing equipment B stopping of photographers from taking photos C fact that daguerreotype artists were popular in most cities D taking of pictures of people and moving things Question 64: The word “ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to “ ” A poorly-painted B heavily-polluted C terribly spoiled D badly damaged Question 65: The word “lifelike” in the passage is closest in meaning to “ ” A moving B realistic C touching D manlike Question 66: The latest invention mentioned in the passage is the invention of A handheld cameras B processing equipment C daguerreotypes D rolls of film Question 67: The word “handheld” in the passage is closest in meaning to “ ” A handling manually B held by hand C controlling hands D operated by hand Question 68: Matthew Brady was well-known for A inventing daguerreotypes B the small handheld camera C taking pictures of French cities D portraits and war photographs Question 69: As mentioned in the passage, photography can A print old pictures B convey ideas and feelings C show the underworld D replace drawings Question 70: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage? A Different Steps in Film Processing B Story of Photography C Photography and Painting D Story of Famous Photographers Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 71: A exact Question 72: A work Question 73: A aboard Question 74: A reign Question 75: A pressure B examine B stork B keyboard B reindeer B assure C eleven C force C cupboard C protein C assist D elephant D form D overboard D vein D possession 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 76: I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year A B C D Question 77: Some people often say that using cars is not as convenient than using motorbikes A B C D Question 78: It was not until the end of prehistoric times that the first wheeled vehicles appearing A B C D Question 79: In the early 1900's, Pennsylvania's industries grew rapidly, a growth sometimes A B accompanied by disputes labor C D Question 80: Looking from afar, the village resembles a small green spot dotted with tiny fireballs A B C D THE END Trang 6/6 - Mã đề thi 248 BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC (Đề có trang) ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2014 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 163 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is, A more heat it retains B it retains the more heat C the heat it retains more D the more heat it retains Question 2: We received a call from the teacher charge of our course A at B in C on D to Question 3: Tom hasn't completed the work yet and Maria hasn't A neither B either C too D also Question 4: was the tea that we couldn’t drink it A No longer B So strong C Hardly ever D How strong Question 5: We could have caught the last train, but we five minutes late A were B would be C have been D are Question 6: Do you remember to help us when we were in difficulty? A you offer B being offered C once offering D to offer Question 7: In our team, no person John could finish this tough task in such a short time A including B rather than C outside D other than Question 8: he got top marks at high school, he never went to university A Nevertheless B Despite C Although D Meanwhile Question 9: The superstar, accompanied by the other members of the band, to visit our school next week A are going B is going C are D has had Question 10: Be sure not to rely too on your mother tongue when you are learning a foreign language A abundantly B severely C numerously D heavily Question 11: Communities in remote areas are extremely _ to famine if crops fail A vulnerable B helpless C disappointed D defenseless Question 12: I could hear voices but I couldn’t what they were saying A try out B turn up C make out D bring about Question 13: always gives me real pleasure A I arrange flowers B The flowers are arranged C Arranging flowers D While arranging flowers Question 14: a few more minutes, we could have finished the task A If we had had B If we have C If we had D Unless we had Question 15: The theory of relativity by Einstein, who was a famous physicist A was developed B developed C is developed D develops Question 16: Mrs Chau has managed the department that she’ll be promoted next month A too successfully B so successfully C too successful D very successful Question 17: Sammy had worked in England for a year moving to Scotland A before B once C until D while Question 18: We hoped they would come and give us new lectures A that B what C when D which Trang 1/6 – Mã đề 163 Question 19: In my apartment there are two rooms, is used as the living-room A the large one B the larger of which C the largest one D the largest of which Question 20: “It’s about time you your homework, Mary.” A B did C must D will Question 21: The girl was used birthday presents from her brothers A to receive B to receiving C to being received D to be receiving th Question 22: Applications _ in after 30 April will not be considered A which sent B that is sent C sent D send Question 23: Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!” Sue: “ ” A How dare you? B Thank you Question 24: Kay: “I wouldn’t that if I were you.” C I’m afraid so John: “ ” A Wouldn’t you? Why? C I’d rather you didn’t Question 25: Mary: “The hat’s so beautiful Thanks." B It’s out of the question D Would you, really? Tony: “ ” A I’m glad you like it B Great idea! C Lucky you! D Don’t mention it D The same to you! 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 26 to 35 A radio telescope is a radio receiver that "sees" radio waves Unlike a normal telescope, which sees light, a radio telescope is used primarily in the area of astronomy because it can detect radio waves that are emitted by celestial objects Such objects in space, also called radio objects, can be things such as hot gas, electrons, and wavelengths given off by different atoms and molecules The first radio telescope was invented by Grote Reber in 1937 He was an American who graduated with a degree in engineering He went on to work as an amateur radio operator and later decided to try to build his own radio telescope in his backyard Reber's first two radio receivers failed to pick up any signals from outer space, but in 1938, his third radio telescope successfully picked up radio waves from space A radio telescope consists of a large parabolic-shaped dish antenna or a combination of two or more The significance of the parabolic shape allows for the incoming radio waves to be concentrated on one focal point, allowing the signals to be picked up as strongly as possible A larger dish means that more signals can be received and focalized In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the largest radio telescope of the time was invented with a seventy-sixmeter telescope although larger telescopes have been made since then The largest current radio telescope in the world is the RATAN-600 in Russia, whose diameter is 576 meters It has provided valuable feedback of the sun's radio wavelengths and atmosphere The largest radio telescope in Europe is a 100-meter diameter telescope in Germany, and the largest radio telescope in the United States is the Big Ear in the state of Ohio The largest array of telescopes is the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope in India Radio telescopes have provided scientists with valuable information about our universe One of the most important functions of radio telescopes is their ability to allow scientists to track different space probes, the unmanned space missions in outer space Radio telescopes allow for the travel of space probes into places like the surface of Mars that are too dangerous for men to explore Without radio wave technology, scientists would not know much of what inhabits the universe nor would they be able to see it Radio waves are our eyes and ears in outer space By Timothy Hall, Arthur H Milch and Denise McCormach How to Master skills for the TOEFL iBT Question 26: According to the passage, a radio telescope enables the detection of A normal light of celestial objects B radio waves sent out by celestial objects C creatures that inhabit celestial objects D shapes and sizes of celestial objects Question 27: According to paragraph 2, all of the following are true about Grote Reber EXCEPT that A he was an amateur radio operator B he was an astronomer C he was an engineer D he was an inventor Question 28: Grote Reber’s idea to develop a radio telescope was not successful until A he first built one in his backyard B he graduated from an engineering school C he experimented on the third one D he picked up signals from outer space Trang 2/6 – Mã đề 163 Question 29: The verb “pick up” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A send B receive C select D lift Question 30: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A The pattern of radio waves received by radio telescopes is significant B The largest radio telescope of all time is the one with a seventy-six-meter diameter C A larger dish antenna helps a radio telescope produce better results D The Big Ear in the United States produces the largest array of telescopes Question 31: The word “current” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A water movement B electricity flow C moving D existing Question 32: The word “they” in paragraph refers to A places B scientists C radio waves D eyes and ears Question 33: Radio waves are scientists’ eyes and ears in outer space because A they allow them to travel to such dangerous places as Mars B they help to track only manned space missions in space C they can recognize who dominates the universe D they can help them understand more about the universe Question 34: The focus of discussion in the passage is A radio telescopes B radio waves C radio operators D atoms and molecules Question 35: Originally, this passage was probably published in A a fashion magazine B a scientific journal C a business journal D a book on environment 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 from 36 to 45 Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the energy to get out of bed (36) _ for school? According to a new report, today's generation of children are in danger of getting so (37) sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (38) Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (39) teenagers require nine or ten hours According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (40) _ anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less than their parents did at their age This (41) _ serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children's ability to concentrate at school The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory, impaired reaction time and poor concentration is well (42) _ Research has shown that losing as little as half an hour's sleep a night can have profound effects (43) how children perform the next day A good night's sleep is also crucial for teenagers because it is while they are asleep (44) they release a hormone that is essential for their 'growth spurt' (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate) It's true that they can, to some (45) , catch up on sleep at weekends, but that won't help them when they are dropping off to sleep in class on a Friday afternoon By Tim Falla and Paul A Davies Solutions Advanced OUP Question 36: A in time B at time C behind time D about time Question 37: A less B little C few D much Question 38: A risk B danger C threat D jeopardy Question 39: A because B so C or D whereas Question 40: A makes B puts C gets D brings Question 41: A rises B raises C comes D results Question 42: A arranged B organized C established D acquired Question 43: A on B in C at D to Question 44: A where B that C which D at which Question 45: A level B rate C extent D point 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 Question 46: Even though the mountain was very steep and the climb was hazardous, several adventurous tourists managed to reach the top A causing a lot of risks B bringing excitement C costing a lot of money D resulting in depression Trang 3/6 – Mã đề 163 Question 47: Thanks to the invention of the microscope, biologists can now gain insights into the nature of the human cell A deep understanding B in-depth studies C spectacular sightings D far-sighted views Question 48: Just like hearing infants who start first with simple syllable babbling, then put more syllables together to sound like real sentences and questions, deaf babies follow the same pattern A able to hear B physically abnormal C hard of hearing D obedient to parents Question 49: Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview A small number B hand C class D small amount Question 50: Now many people who shop at a health food store instead of a local supermarket are much more likely to find a healthy, sugar-free beverage A convenient to prepare B beneficial to health C harmful to health D full of preservatives 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 51 to 60 The ability to conduct electricity is one of the key properties of a metal Other solid materials such as silicon can conduct electricity but only effectively at certain temperatures Also, some substances such as salt (sodium chloride) can conduct when molten or when dissolved in water The ability of metals to conduct electricity is due to how their atoms bond together In order to bond together the metal atoms lose at least one of their outermost electrons This leaves the metal atoms with a positive charge and they are now strictly ions The lost electrons are free to move in what is known as a sea of electrons Since the electrons are negatively charged they attract the ions and this is what keeps the structure together An electric current is a flow of charge and since the electrons in the sea of electrons are free to move they can be made to flow in one direction when a source of electrical energy such as a battery is connected to the metal Hence we have an electric current flowing through the wire, and this is what makes metals such good conductors of electricity The only other common solid conducting material that pencil users are likely to encounter is graphite (what the ‘lead’ of a pencil is made from) Graphite is a form of carbon and again the carbon atoms bond in such a way that there is a sea of electrons that can be made to flow as an electric current Likewise, if we have an ionic substance like salt we can make the electrically charged ions flow to create a current but only when those ions are free to move, either when the substance is a liquid or dissolved in water In its solid state an ionic substance like salt cannot conduct electricity as its charged ions cannot flow Electrical insulators are substances that cannot conduct electricity well either, because they contain no charged particles or any charged particles they might contain not flow easily Water itself is a poor conductor of electricity as it does not contain a significant amount of fully charged particles (the ends of a water molecule are partly charged but overall the molecule is neutral) However, most water we encounter does contain dissolved charged particles, so it will be more conductive than pure water Many of the problems that occur when touching electrical devices with wet hands result from the ever-present salt that is left on our skin through perspiration and it dissolves in the water to make it more conductive By Helena Gillespie and Rob Gillespie Science for Primary School Teachers OUP Question 51: Electrical conductivity is A one of the most important properties of metals B one of the key properties of most solid materials C impossible for any substance when it is dissolved in water D completely impossible for silicon Question 52: According to the passage, a metal can conduct electricity due to A the loss of one electron in the core of its atoms B the way its atoms bond together C the absence of free electrons D its atoms with a positive charge Question 53: The word “outermost” in paragraph mostly means A furthest from the inside B nearest to the inside C the heaviest D the lightest Question 54: The atoms of a metal can bond together because A they lose all of their electrons B negatively charged electrons attract positive ions C electrons can flow in a single direction D the lost electrons cannot move freely in the sea of electrons Trang 4/6 – Mã đề 163 Question 55: Salt in its solid state is not able to conduct electricity because A its charged ions can flow easily B it has free electrons C its charged ions are not free to move D it cannot create any charged ions Question 56: The word “they” in paragraph refers to A charged particles B electrical insulators C electric currents D charged ions Question 57: Water is a poor conductor because it contains A only a small amount of fully charged particles B only a negative electric charge C no positive or negative electric charge D only a positive electric charge Question 58: We can have problems when touching electrical devices with wet hands because A the water dissolves the salt on our skin and becomes more conductive B the water containing no charged particles makes it more conductive C the water itself is a good conductor of electricity D the water contains too many neutral molecules Question 59: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? A Some materials are more conductive than others B Graphite is a common solid substance that can conduct electricity C Salt can conduct electricity when it is molten or dissolved D Pure water is much more conductive than most water we encounter every day Question 60: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage? A Electrical Insulators B Electrical Energy C Electrical Devices D Electrical Conductivity 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 61: A survive B enlarge C struggle D occur Question 62: A preservative B conventional C reliable D intellectual Question 63: A property B customer C computer D energy Question 64: A environment B technology C predominance D superstition Question 65: A popular B impatient C decisive D observant 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 66: After our discussion, we decided to take a later flight and so that we could spend more time with A B C D the clients Question 67: As the old one, this new copier can perform its functions in half the time A B C D Question 68: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved A B C D Question 69: Our astronauts chosen for fly spacecraft were selected from military test pilots A B C D Question 70: These exercises look easy, but they are very relatively difficult for us A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions Question 71: I had two job offers upon graduation, neither of which was appropriate for my qualifications A The two jobs offered to me after my graduation didn’t suit my qualifications B Both of the job offers I had prior to my graduation were appropriate for my qualifications C I was offered two jobs soon after my graduation, both of which were suitable for my qualifications D Though I wasn't qualified enough, two jobs were offered to me upon graduation Trang 5/6 – Mã đề 163 Question 72: They arrived too late to get good seats A As they got there too late, there were no good seats left B Although they were late, they found some good seats C They got good seats some time after they arrived D They had to stand for the whole show Question 73: It was only when I left home that I realized how much my family meant to me A Not until I left home did I realize how much my family meant to me B I left home and didn’t realize how meaningful my family was C Before I left home, I realized how much my family meant to me D As soon as I left home, I found out what a family could without Question 74: I forgot to lock the door before leaving A I locked the door before leaving, but I forgot about it B I left without remembering to lock the door C I remembered that I left the door locked before going out D I didn’t remember whether I locked the door before leaving Question 75: There is no question of changing my mind about resigning A I should have changed my mind about resigning B They asked me no question about resigning C I certainly won’t change my mind about resigning D Nobody knows about my decision on resigning Question 76: When there is so much traffic on the roads, it is sometimes quicker to walk than to go by car A There is so much traffic these days that it is more pleasant to walk than to drive B The traffic is always so heavy that you’d better walk to work; it’s quicker C It is faster to walk than to drive in the heavy traffic at certain time of the day D During rush hours, walking gives me much more pleasure than driving in the heavy traffic Question 77: It’s difficult for me to understand what he implies A I find it difficult to understand what he really means B Understanding what he implies is found difficult C What he implies is not very difficult to understand D To understand what he really means is difficult to find Question 78: "Get out of my car or I'll call the police!" Jane shouted to the strange man A Jane threatened to call the police if the man didn’t leave her car B Jane plainly said that she would call the police C Jane politely told the man she would call the police if he didn’t leave her car D Jane informed the strange man that she would call the police Question 79: John said, “You’d better not lend them any money, Daisy.” A John ordered Daisy not to lend them any money B John commanded Daisy not to lend them any money C John asked Daisy if she had lent them any money D John advised Daisy not to lend them any money Question 80: This village is inaccessible in winter due to heavy snow A Heavy snow makes it impossible to reach the village in winter B Nobody likes to come to this village in winter because of heavy snow C We cannot gain permission to this village in winter because of heavy snow D We have no difficulty reaching this village in winter because of heavy snow THE END Trang 6/6 – Mã đề 163 [...]... 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