Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn tiếng Anh (Đề minh họa số 4) | mrnsapro@gmail.com (Biên soạn) BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016 ĐỀ MINH HỌA SỐ Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Khối D1 (Đề thi gồm có trang) Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi 293 Họ, tên thí sinh: Số báo danh: I PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 64 (8 điểm) 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 documentary B population C stimulate D maximum Question 2: A example B exhibit C exactly D exhibition 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 primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A gazelle B capture C climax D poacher Question 4: A mathematics B particular C authority D community Question 5: A demonstrate B desperate C delicacy D deliberate 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: The phone _ suddenly while Jane was doing the gardening A is ringing B had rung C was ringing D rang Question 7: It is imperative _ towards a solution to global warming before the weather patterns of the world are disrupted irreparably A the world would work B that the world worked C that the world work D the world to work Question 8: Because his argument was so confusing, _ people understood it A many B few C clever D less Question 9: I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my _ A piece of cake B sweets and candy C biscuit D cup of tea Question 10: Peter _ for thirty minutes before Mary arrived A had been waiting B would be waiting C was waiting D has been waiting Question 11: In my opinion, it’s only common _ to wear a seat belt in a car A judgement B sense C intelligence D wit Question 12: At first there was silence Then _ that I knew A came a voice B a voice came C a voice is coming D a voice comes Question 13: Not until darkness fell _ he hadn’t done half of his work A that he realized B that he didn’t realize C did he realize D didn’t he realize Question 14: Mr Nixon refused to answer the questions on the _ that the matter was confidential A reasons B excuses C grounds D foundation Question 15: Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; _ experts must perform detail tests to analyze soil specimens A so that B however C afterwards D therefore Trang 1/6 – Mã đề thi 293 Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn tiếng Anh (Đề minh họa số 4) | mrnsapro@gmail.com (Biên soạn) Question 16: I _ an old friend of mine in the street this morning We haven’t seen each other for ages A ran into B ran out C came over D came round Question 17: Mary: “Can I have some more meat?” - John: “ _.” A Enjoy your meal B Help yourself C It’s delicious D No, it’s my round Question 18: She has just bought _ A a French interesting old painting B an interesting French old painting C an old interesting French painting D an interesting old French painting Question 19: The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a _ of a doubt A shade B shadow C benefit D hue Question 20: Frankly, I’d rather you _ anything about it for the time being A don’t B hadn’t done C didn’t D haven’t done Question 21: Although David was _ after a day’s work in the office, he tried to help his wife the household chores A exhaustion B exhausted C exhausting D exhaustive Question 22: Peter: “Is it important?” - Thomas: “ _.” A Not on your life ! B It’s a matter of life and death! C No worry, that’s nothing D It’s ridiculous Question 23: _ it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it A Had I not seen B Unless I had not seen C If I had seen D Provided I had seen Question 24: Larry drove all night to get here for his sister's wedding He _ exhausted by the time he arrived A ought to be B must have been C could be D will have been 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 25: Scientists warn of the impending extinction of many species of plants and animals A irrefutable B imminent C formidable D absolute Question 26: As tourism is more developed, people worry about he damage to the flora and fauna of the island A fruits and vegetables B flowers and trees C plants and animals D mountains and forests Question 27: Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society A invented B essential C informative D exciting Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 28: It is relatively easy to identify the symptoms of the peculiar disease A comparatively B obviously C evidently D absolutely Question 29: Affluent families find it easier to support their children financially A Wealthy B Well-off C Privileged D Impoverished Trang 2/6 – Mã đề thi 293 Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn tiếng Anh (Đề minh họa số 4) | mrnsapro@gmail.com (Biên soạn) 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 30: I can’t stand make noise in class Would you please something more useful? Question 31: Among many other program, UNICEF also supports the international Child Rights Information Network Question 32: By measuring the color of a star, astronomers can tell how hot is it Question 33: A huge amount of tourists come to this city every year Question 34: Passing a driver's test is a necessity requirement for all people wishing to drive a motor vehicle 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 35 to 44 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 35: What is the main idea of the passage? A Emotions and colors are closely related to each other B Colorful clothes can change your mood C Colors can help you become healthy D Colors are one of the most exciting Question 36: Which of the following can be affected by color? A Your appetite B Your friend's feelings C Your mood D Your need for thrills Question 37: Who is more influenced by colors you wear? A Anyone B The people around you are more influenced C You are more influenced D Your family Question 38: According to the passage, what color, sound, and emotion all have in common? A They are all related to health B They are all forms of motion C They all affect the cells of the body D None is correct Question 39: According to this passage, what creates disease? A Ignoring your emotions B Exposing yourself to bright colors C Being open to your emotions D Wearing the color black Question 40: The term “intimately” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A closely B obviously C simply D clearly Trang 3/6 – Mã đề thi 293 Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn tiếng Anh (Đề minh họa số 4) | mrnsapro@gmail.com (Biên soạn) Question 41: The term “they” in paragraph refers to A emotions B colors C people D none of these Question 42: Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations? A Because they both affect how we feel B To show how color can affect energy levels in the body C To prove the relationship between emotions and color D Because vibrations make you healthy Question 43: The phrase “saturated with” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A bored with B covered with C lacking in D in need of Question 44: 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 give an objective account of how colors affect emotions C To show that colors are important for a healthy life D To prove the relationship between color and emotion 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 White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George Washington to live in it It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants President and Mrs.John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800 When the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was in the unfinished East Room to dry Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to leave All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president Questions 45: Which of the following would be the best title for this text? A Presidential Policies of Early U.S Presidents B George Washington’s life in the White House C The burning of the White House D The Early History of the White House Questions 46: Why did George Washington not live in the White House? A He did not like the architectural features B He did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered C It had been burned by the British D Construction had not yet been completed Questions 47: The word “inhabitants” in line is closest meaning to A residents B celebrations C moves D modifications Questions 48: It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was A the first president of the United States B the second president of the United States C the third president of the United States D the fourth president of the United States Questions 49: What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in? A pool B main staircase C walls D floor Trang 4/6 – Mã đề thi 293 Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn tiếng Anh (Đề minh họa số 4) | mrnsapro@gmail.com (Biên soạn) Questions 50: The author most likely discusses the “staircase” in order to A explain the architectural features added by Jefferson B provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House C show the elegance of the new White House D demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire Questions 51: The word “forces” in line could best be replaced by A power B energy C military D effort Questions 52: According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s tenure in the White House? A He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams B He was accepting of the many inconveniences C He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British D He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House Questions 53: According to the passage, when James Monroe came to the White House, it had been A reserved B relocated C repressed D reconstructed Questions 54: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses A modifications by presidents who followed B other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House C James Monroe’s policies as presidents D the details of the destruction of the White House by the British 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 numbered blanks from 55 to 64 Revising for exams is not as easy as it looks You will need to work out which routine suits you best, and then stick to it Some people like studying at night when it’s quiet, whereas others find the early morning is a good time to get things done You might enjoy (55) _ to music while you revise, but this can be (56) _ Can you really concentrate (57) _ two things at once? So think (58) _ you turn your radio on Your (59) _ is also important while you are revising This may be a more than usually (60) _ period of your life, when you should take extra care to eat properly No missed meals, or junk food, or (61) _ cups of coffee! Get plenty of exercise as well If you have got fed up with (62) _ you’re doing, or find it hard to concentrate, go for a walk to clear your head (63) _ exercise will help to keep your body fit and your brain working (64) _ Finally, you also need to take time off Go out occasionally, see your friends, make time to relax Then you will return to your studies fresh and full of enthusiasm Questions 55: A listen B having listened C to listen D listening Questions 56: A helpful B helpless C unhelpful D helping Questions 57: A of B on C for D in Questions 58: A if B unless C after D before Questions 59: A diet B menu C slim D Healthy Questions 60: A stressful B unforgettable C interesting D memorable Questions 61: A restless B endless C hopeless D worthless Questions 62: A who B what C that D which Questions 63: A Always B Every C Strongly D Regular Questions 64: A energetic B correct C well D good Trang 5/6 – Mã đề thi 293 Đề thi thử THPT Quốc gia môn tiếng Anh (Đề minh họa số 4) | mrnsapro@gmail.com (Biên soạn) II PHẦN TỰ LUẬN (2 điểm) Part I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet Question 65: This is the best essay I have ever writing  Never _ Question 66: I haven’t eaten this kind of food before  This is the first Question 67: As I get older, I want to travel less  The older Question 68: People say that he can speak four foreign languages  He _ Question 69: “Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara?” said John  John suggested _ Part II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of attending college or university Write your paragraph on your answer sheet The following prompts might be helpful to you:  New experiences  Increased knowledge  Career preparation - THE END - Trang 6/6 – Mã đề thi 293