Trường THPT Lê Duẩn ĐỀ THI THỬ- KỲ THI QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A condition B option C suggestion D relation Question 2: A considered B stayed C stopped D received Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A promise B feedback C superman D receipt Question 4: A definite B outstanding C organic D alternative Question 5: A company B division C discover D endanger Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: “Don’t worry about your necklace Give it to me and I promise to _ great care of it.” A take B make C bring D keep Question 7: George: “ _.” - Michelle: “Thank you for your compliment.” A You’ve done your work B This is a present for you C I’m glad that you’re well again D You look pretty in this dress Question 8: This director has _ some famous films but I think this one is the best A conducted B composed C made D done Question 9: John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” Mickey: “ _.” A No, I wouldn’t B Yes, let’s C No, I won’t D Yes, I’d love to Question 10: Dr Smith is the person in _ I don’t have much confidence A whom B him C that D which Question 11: What _ views Americans and Asians have about love and marriage? A tradition B traditionalism C.traditional D traditionally Question 12: During the Enlightenment, the powers and uses of reason _ A had stressed B were stressing C.were stressed D stressed Question 13: My favourite team _ 15 games so far this season, and will probably win the championship A won B will win C are winning D have won Question 14: Bill managed to get to the train station himself _ his leg was broken A in spite of B because of C although D because Question 15: Had they arrived at the shop earlier, they _ a better selection of clothes A would be finding B will have found C will find D.would have found Question 16: Generally, the South of England is as _ as the North A flat B flatter C the flattest D less flat Question 17: That style of dress have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death A wouldn’t B.can’t C shan’t D oughtn’t Question 18: You should have _ your composition carefully before you handed it in A looked in B gone over C seen through D thought of Question 19: Helen is traveling to Germany tomorrow on her first working trip and she is very excited _ it A with B for C against D about Question 20: He is a typical _, always looking on the bright side of everything A extrovert B optimist C introvert D pessimist Question 21: He has been to the school library many times _ A while the semester is starting B after the semester starts C if the semester has started D since the semester started Question 22: Before he was 20, he developed _ for the personal computer A the world’s first computer language B the first world’s computer language C the computer language for the first world D the world first computer’s language Question 23: “No, it’s not true I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said A Jean denied having stolen the money B Jean admitted stealing the money C Jean refused to steal the money D Jean did not intend to steal the money Question 24: People believe that neither side wanted war A Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war B War is believed to be wanted by either side C Neither side is believed to have wanted war D It is believed that war broke out from both sides Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 25: His new work has enjoyed a very good review from critics and readers A viewing B regard C opinion D.look Question 26: Such problems as haste and inexperience are a universal feature of youth A marked B separated C shared D.hidden Question 27: We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings That is why we not want to leave A possessed by the surroundings B planted many trees in the surroundings C loved the surroundings D haunted by the surroundings Question 28: The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink A excited B surprised C exhausted D frightened Question 29: My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy A very happy and satisfied B feeling embarrassed C talking too much D easily annoyed or irritated Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part needs correction in each of the following questions Question 30: A professor of economy and history at our university developed a new theory of A B the relationship between historical events and financial crises C D Question 31: During our tour of the refinery, it was seen that both propane and gasoline A B C were produced in large volumes D Question 32: Publishing in the UK, the book has won a number of awards in recent regional A B C book fairs D Question 33: Hardly did he enter the room when all the lights went out A B C D Question 34: The old woman cannot remember the place which she kept her savings A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the number blanks Schools in the United States have not always had a large number of libraries As (35) _ as 1958 about half of the public schools in the United States had no libraries at all The (36) _ of public school libraries increased dramatically when the federal government passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (37) _ provided funds for school districts to improve their education programs and facilities, including their libraries (38) _, many educators claim that since the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased sufficiently to meet the rising (39) _ of new library technologies such as computer databases and Internet access Because the federal government provides only limited funds to schools, individual school districts (40) _ on funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of public school expenses Therefore, the libraries of public schools tend to reflect the (41) _ capabilities of the communities in which they are located Districts in wealthy suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (42) _ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and instructional support In (43) _, school districts in many poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in small rooms The libraries in such areas are generally staffed by volunteers, who organize and (44) _ books that are often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged (Taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009) Question 35: A frequently Question 36: A digit Question 37: A who Question 38: A.Nevertheless Question 39: A fee Question 40: A go Question 41: A political Question 42: A for Question 43: A contrary Question 44: A obtain B newly B number B which B Consequently B sum B rely B economical B on B conflict B attain C freshly C numeral C that C Otherwise C cost C stay C educational C by C converse C contain D recently D amount D this D Therefore D fine D come D financial D with D contrast D maintain 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 45 to 54 The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline Many of the most beautiful areas are national parks and are protected from development When British people think of the countryside they think of farmland, as well as open spaces They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges of stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a network of public footpaths Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation They spend their free time walking or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch In summer people go to fruit farms and pick strawberries and other fruit Only a few people who live in the country work on farm Many commute to work in towns Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better and healthier lifestyle The countryside faces and many threats Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife Land is also needed for new houses The green belt, an area of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by organizations trying to protect the countryside Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the building work America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live In the New England states, such as Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas In Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there are many miles between towns Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns Life may be difficult for people who live in the country Services like hospitals and school may be further away and going shopping can mean driving long distances Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail is left in box In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the safe, clean, attractive environment But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends Some people go on camping or fishing trips, others go hiking in national parks (Taken from Cultural Guide – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 7th Edition) Question 45: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain _ A it is difficult to travel from one farm to another B only a few farms are publicly owned C none of the areas faces the sea D most beautiful areas are not well preserved Question 46: The word “enclosed” in the paragraph is closest in meaning to A blocked B embraced C surrounded D rotated Question 47: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain? A.Going swimming B Going for a walk C Riding a bicycle D Picking fruit Question 48: What does the word “they” in paragraph refer to? A Those who go to the country for a picnic B Those who dream of living in the country C Those who commute to work in towns D Those who go to fruit farms in summer Question 49: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain? A Protests against the building work B Plants and wildlife C Modern farming practices D The green belt around cities Question 50: The phrase “associated with” in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A separated from B supported by C related to D referred to Question 51: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT _ A all organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction B the use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside C camps are set up by protesters to stop the construction work D the green belt is under pressure because of the need for land Question 52: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in the paragraph is closest in meaning to A are varied B are endless C are horizontal D are limited Question 53: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because A life there may be easier for them B hospitals, school and shops are conveniently located there C they enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there D their children enjoy country life Question 54: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside B Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances C Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation D The majority of American people live in cities and towns 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 55 to 64 Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life I love them, and they are just as important to me as emotions are Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related? Color directly affects your emotions Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is something that you can use to improve or change your emotions The color that you choose to wear either reflects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you Of course they also affect anyone who comes in contract with you, but you are the one saturated with the color all day ! I even choose items around me based on their color In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion that I need for the day So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel better Color, sound, and emotions are all vibrations Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to move and flow This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy in motion Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body So, the fastest way to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to inhibit your emotions Question 55: What is the main idea of the passage? A Colorful clothes can change your mood B Emotions and colors are closely related to each other C Colors can help you become healthy D Colors are one of the most exciting Question 56: Which of the following can be affected by color? A your need for thrills B your friend's feelings C your appetite D your mood Question 57: Who is more influenced by colors you wear? A The people around you are more influenced B neither A nor C C You are more influenced D Both A and C Question 58: According to the passage, what color, sound, and emotion all have in common? A They all affect the cells of the body B They are all forms of motion C They are all related to health D none of the above Question 59: According to this passage, what creates disease? A wearing the color black B exposing yourself to bright colors C being open to your emotions D ignoring your emotions Question 60: The term "intimately" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A clearly B closely C obviously D simply Question 61: The term "they" in paragraph refers to A emotions B people C colors D none of the above Question 62: Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations? A to show how color can affect energy levels in the body B Because they both affect how we feel C to prove the relationship between emotions and color D Because vibrations make you healthy Question 63: The phrase "saturated with" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A bored with B in need of C covered with D lacking in Question 64: What is the purpose of the passage? A to persuade the reader that colors can influence emotions and give a person more energy B to show that colors are important for a healthy life C to give an objective account of how colors affect emotions D to prove the relationship between color and emotion WRITING Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Question 65: People say that some Americans are superficially friendly Some Americans _ Question 66: I have not seen that man here before It’s the first time Question 67: Mark is too young to see the horror film Mark is not Question 68: “Why don’t you open the bank account?” said Jack Jack advised me Question 69: I am very tired so I can’t finish my work Were _ Part II: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the kind of sport you would like to play …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… ĐÁP ÁN C C D A A A D C D 10 A 11 C 12 C 13 D 14 C 15 D 16 A 17 B 18 B 19 D 20 B 21 D 22 A 23 A 24 C 25 C 26 C 27 C 28 D 29 D 30 A 31 B 32 A 33 A 34 C 35 D 36 B 37 B 38 A 39 C 40 B 41 D 42 D 43 D 44 D 45 B 46 C 47 A 48 B 49 C 50 C 51 A 52 B 53 C 54 A 55 B 56 D 57 C 58 D 59 D 60 B 61.C 62.A 63.C 64.A 65 Some Americans are said to be superficially friendly 66 It’s the first time I have seen that man here 67 Mark is not old enough to see the horror film 68 Jack advised me to open the bank account 69 Were I not tired, I could finish my work