SỞ GD-ĐT ĐỒNG NAI TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LƯƠNG THẾ VINH MÃ ĐỀ THI 123 KỲ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN 2NĂM 2017 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH Ngày thi: 14/5/2017 Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề) (Đề thi gồm trang 50 câu trắc nghiệm) Họ tên thí sinh: _ Số báo danh: 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 Câu 1: The increasing accumulation of garbage in oceans is due to a number of factors A throwing B dumping C building up D collecting Câu 2: Most deserts are enormous sandy areas A mysterious B shallow C narrow D immense 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 Câu 3: The goalkeeper can also be ejected for twenty seconds if a major foul is committed A prevented B included C eliminated D sprinted Câu 4: My friend who taught me how to dance is an accomplished theatre performer A unskilled B ill-educated C unqualified D well-known 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 to 12 Fossils are the remains and traces (such as footprints or other marks) of ancient plant and animal life that are more than 10,000 years old They range in size from microscopic structures to dinosaur skeletons and complete bodies of enormous animals Skeletons of extinct species of human are also considered fossils An environment favorable to the growth and later preservation of organisms is required for the occurrence of fossils Two conditions are almost always present: (1) The possession of hard parts, either internal or external, such as bones, teeth, scales, shells, and wood; these parts remain after the rest of the organism has decayed Organisms that lack hard parts, such as worms and jelly fish, have left a meager geologic record (2) Quick burial of the dead organism, so that protection is afforded against weathering, bacterial action, and scavengers Nature provides many situations in which the remains of animals and plants are protected against destruction Of these, marine sediment is by far the most important environment for the preservation of fossils, owing to the incredible richness of marine life The beds of former lakes are also prolific sources of fossils The rapidly accumulating sediments in the channels, floodplains, and deltas of streams bury fresh-water organisms, along with land plants and animals that fall into the water The beautifully preserved fossil fish from the Green River soil shale of Wyoming in the western United States lived in a vast shallow lake The frigid ground in the far north acts as a remarkable preservative for animal fossils Woolly mammoths, a long-haired rhinoceros, and other mammals have been periodically exposed in the icy land of Siberia, the hair and red flesh still frozen in cold storage Volcanoes often provide environments favorable to fossil preservation Extensive falls of volcanic ash and coarser particles overwhelm and bury all forms of life, from flying insects to great trees Caves have preserved the bones of many animals that died in them and were subsequently buried under a blanket of clay or a cover of dripstone Predatory animals and early humans alike sought shelter in caves and brought food to them to eat, leaving bones that paleontologists have discovered Câu 5: The passage primarily discusses which of the following? A How fossils are discovered B Types of fossils found in different climates C Conditions favorable to the preservation of fossils D What is learned from studying fossils Câu 6: The word “traces” in bold is closest in meaning to A importance B skeletons C structures D imprints Câu 7: All of the following facts about fossils are referred to by the author (paragraph 1) EXCEPT the fact that they can be A complete animal bodies B skeletons of human ancestors C fragile D microscopically small Câu 8: The fossil fish from the Green River (paragraph 3) were probably preserved because they were A buried slowly B protected by oil C covered by sediment D in a deep lake Trang 1/4 - Mã đề thi 123 Câu 9: The word “exposed” in bold is closest in meaning to A photographed B uncovered C located D preserved Câu 10: Which of the following is LEAST likely to be found as a fossil, assuming that all are buried rapidly? A a worm B a woolly mammoth C a human ancestor D a dinosaur Câu 11: The word “them” in bold refers to A bones B caves C early humans D predatory animals Câu 12: Which of the following is true of the environments in which fossils are found? A There are few environments in which fossils are protected B Environments that favor fossilization have similar climates C Environments that favor fossilization support large populations of animals D Very different environments can favor fossilization Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Câu 13: The fishermen and their boats _ were off the coast three days ago have just been reported to be missing A which B who C whom D that Câu 14: Farmers make their soil more productive by using _ A pesticides B explosive C herbicides D fertilizers Câu 15: All the ideas were good, but Michael _ the best plan of all A caught up on B put up with C got on with D came up with Câu 16: More than ten victims _ missing in the storm last week A have been reported being B are reported to have been C are reported to be D have reported to be Câu 17: You should show the interviewer that you are really keen _ the job that you have applied for A for B over C on D in Câu 18: It was only later that I comprehended _ A what did his story mean B what his story meant C his story meant what D what was his story’s meaning Câu 19: You promised her a letter You ought to _ days ago A write it B have written it C be writing it D have it written Câu 20: Rosa suggested _ a suit and tie when he went for the interview A that he wears B he wear C him to wear D he must wear Câu 21: Contamination and global warming have driven many species of animals and plants to the _ of extinction A edge B bank C shore D verge Câu 22: _ schooling is compulsory in Australia between _ ages of six and seventeen A A/ no article B No article/ the C The/ no article D A/ the Câu 23: You are not allowed to use the club’s facilities _ you are a member A if only B unless C providing D but for Câu 24: Lucia was upset because her boyfriend did not _ at her birthday party A come up B show off C come round D turn up Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges Câu 25: A: “This dish is really nice, Jolly.” B: “ _ It’s called yakitori, and it’s made with chicken livers.” A I’m glad you like it B It’s my pleasure C I couldn’t agree less D I guess you’re right Câu 26: Mrs Brown: “You’re late again, Joe.” Joe: “ .” A Never mind I stayed up too late last night B It’s OK Thanks for telling me C That’s alright It’s my fault anyway D I’m so sorry The traffic was terrible Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 123 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 27 to 33 As computers have become powerful tools for the rapid and economic production of pictures, computer graphics has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing fields in computer science It is used routinely in such diverse areas as business, industry, art, government, education, research, training, and medicine One of the initial uses of computer graphics, and ultimately its greatest use, has been as an aid to design, generally referred to as computer-aided design (CAD) One of its greatest advantages is that designers can see how an object will look after construction and make changes freely and much more quickly than with hand drafting For three-dimensional rendering of machine parts, engineers now rely heavily on CAD Automobile, spacecraft, aerospace, and ship designers use CAD techniques to design vehicles and test their performance Building designs are also created with computer graphics systems Architects can design a building layout, create a threedimensional model, and even go for a simulated "walk" through the rooms or around the outside of the building Business graphics is another rapidly growing area of computer graphics, where it is used to create graphs, charts, and cost models to summarize financial, statistical, mathematical, scientific, and economic data As an educational aid, computer graphics can be used to create weather maps and cartographic materials Computer art also has creative and commercial art applications, where it is used in advertising, publishing, and film productions, particularly for computer animation, which is achieved by a sequential process Câu 27: What does the passage mainly discuss? A Computers as the architects of the future B Computer graphics applications C Routine use of computers D The rapidly growing field of computer science Câu 28: The word “It” in bold refers to A computer science B computers C computer graphics D fields Câu 29: According to the passage, architects use CAD to A inspect buildings B make cartographic materials C create graphs D create three-dimensional models Câu 30: According to the passage, engineers use CAD for A making cost models B a simulated “walk” through model rooms C rendering machine parts D advertising Câu 31: The word “applications” in bold means A uses B layers C jobs D creativity Câu 32: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a use of computer graphics in business? A Hiring B Cost models C Charts D Graphs Câu 33: The paragraph following this passage would most likely be about A applications of CAD in medicine B flight training C cost models D computer animation 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 Câu 34: A compulsory B methodical C compliment D certificate Câu 35: A endanger B vulnerable C catastrophe D opponent 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 Câu 36: A wilderness B rhinoceros C digestion D diversity Câu 37: A civilization B incredible C scuba-diving D dedication 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 Câu 38: A severely (A) punishment is (B) necessary to prevent (C) poaching and cutting trees illegally (D) Câu 39: Public health experts say that the money (A) you spend to avoid (B) illness is less (C) than the cost of being sick (D) Câu 40: Some (A) of the most famous Middle Eastern newspapers (B), the Pyramids, was established (C) in Egypt in 1875 (D) Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 123 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Câu 41: City centers are more dangerous than they were 20 years ago A In the last 20 years, city centers have become the most dangerous parts of cities B 20 years ago, I wasn’t aware that city centers were dangerous places C City centers aren’t as safe as they used to be 20 years ago D It has been 20 years since I was last in a city center as dangerous as this one Câu 42: The house had burnt down before the fire brigade arrived A The fire brigade didn’t arrive until the house had burnt down B The fire brigade arrived, but they failed to put the fire out C The fire brigade were quite late, but they still tried to stop the house from burning down D The house would have burnt down unless the fire brigade had arrived on time Câu 43: The girls were last seen just before the summer holiday A The last time we saw the girls was when we were on holiday in summer B The girls have not been seen since they went on holiday last summer C Nobody has seen the girls since the summer holiday started D After the summer holiday was over, the girls disappeared 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 44 to 48 OXFORD UNIVERSITY Oxford University is a(n) 44 _ of over 35 colleges, varying in date of foundation from medieval to more recent times The colleges also vary in wealth, in character and in architecture Some 45 _ imposing buildings and grounds, others are almost modest in their scale Most colleges are wellknown for their former students - Oxford is the place 46 _ characters as diverse as Margaret Thatcher, Mrs Gandhi, Michael Palin and Evelyn Waugh were educated Most visitors will want to see a college and one or more of the University buildings, such as the Bodleian Library or the Ashmolean Museum The University has supported the 47 _ of The Oxford Story Exhibition, in Broad Street -now recognized as the best short 48 _ to Oxford University Here, during an entertaining ride through recreated scenes and events, Magnus Magnusson offers an informed view of Oxford's past and present Special materials for children and foreign language books are also available Câu 44: A web B hostel C association D whole Câu 45: A live B exist C occupy D stay Câu 46: A that B where C when D which Câu 47: A investment B expectation C discovery D creation Câu 48: A history B beginning C past D introduction Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions Câu 49: The roads were very slippery They managed to complete the race A Slippery as the roads were, they managed to complete the race B The roads were so slippery that they could hardly complete the race C Slippery as the roads were, they failed to complete the race D The roads were so slippery; therefore, they could hardly complete the race Câu 50: Peter drove carelessly He had an accident yesterday A Had Peter driven more carefully, he wouldn’t have had an accident yesterday B If Peter drove more carefully, he would never have an accident C Unless Peter had driven more carefully, he would not have had an accident yesterday D If I were Peter, I would drive more carefully - - THE END Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 123 ... me C That’s alright It’s my fault anyway D I’m so sorry The traffic was terrible Trang 2/4 - Mã đề thi 123 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to... Middle Eastern newspapers (B), the Pyramids, was established (C) in Egypt in 1875 (D) Trang 3/4 - Mã đề thi 123 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest... Peter, I would drive more carefully - - THE END Trang 4/4 - Mã đề thi 123