Biên soạn: Đỗ Huyền Trang Nhóm ơn luyện tiếng anh thi đại học ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 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 A angry B danger C hand D abandon A plain B game C change D chance 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 A presidential B foundation C confidential D recreation A disease B obtain C desert D apply 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 To save the California condor from extinct, a group of federal, local, and A B private organisations initiated a rescue programme C D Mike has lived in Manchester for a few years and then went to London A B C D One of the students who are being considered for the scholarship are from A B C D this university Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Your diet was a success! You look wonderfully ! A skinny B slim C thin D underweight I’m glad I my plane! I’ve just heard that it’s been hijacked A lost B refused C missed D altered 10 A fund will be for the dead men's families A set up B put up C made up D carried out 11 Anne persisted her search for the truth about what had happened A at B about C in D on 12.The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as Biên soạn: Đỗ Huyền Trang Nhóm ơn luyện tiếng anh thi đại học A counterproductive B unproductive C productivity D productive 13.“Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop excuses!” A having B making C doing D taking 14 Arabic and Swahili are any other language of Africa A more spoken widely than B widely spoken more than C more widely spoken than D more than widely spoken 15.Not only Linda but also John down the names for the course in French A has put B have put C they put D are putting 16.Five dollars for a pair of thongs expensive A are too B is not C aren’t D be 17.I think he will join us, ? A doesn’t he B won’t he C will he D don’t I 18.Would you like the doctor ? A Coming B to come C come D comes 19.15.I would rather unemployed than in that factory A being - work B to be- to work C be – work D being – working 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 20.A “I would like to invite you to our wedding anniversary this Saturday morning.” B “ ” A Thank you for your request, but I’m sorry I can’t really come B I would love to come but I have prior commitments I’m sorry C I am sorry Can you come to my place? D How about going to the cinema? 21.A “If only I hadn’t said that to her” B “ _” A Ah, well, that is life B Yes, you mustn’t have done like that C No worry, that’s nothing D No, you’ve done a very good job Biên soạn: Đỗ Huyền Trang Nhóm ơn luyện tiếng anh thi đại học Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 22.He made one last FUTILE effort to convince her and left home A favorable B difficult C ineffectual D firm 23.It was BOILING yesterday We have a very humid and dry summer this year A very hot B cooking C dry D very cold Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 24.She had a COZY little apartment in Boston A uncomfortable B dirty C lazy D warm 25.A frightening number of ILLITERATE students are graduating from college A able to read and write B able to join intramural sport C inflexible D unable to pass an examination in reading and writing 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 26.The purpose of any invention is to make our lives better, so good or bad, it depends on the way by which we use these inventions A Whether an invention is good or bad depends on the way by which we use it because the purpose of any invention is to make our lives better B We can use either good or bad inventions to make our lives better C The purpose of any invention, whether good or bad, is to make our lives better This depends on the way by which we use these inventions D Good or bad as they are, all inventions have the same purpose to make our lives better 27.California attracted people from many countries when gold was discovered in 1848 A Discovered in 1848, gold was attractive to people in California B Discovered in California in 1848, gold attracted people from many countries there C Gold in California was discovered in 1848 after many people came here D When people are attracted to California, they discovered gold in 1848 28.It is unlikely that the results of the elections will be made public before tomorrow morning A Tomorrow morning is probably the earliest that anyone will know the results of the elections Biên soạn: Đỗ Huyền Trang Nhóm ơn luyện tiếng anh thi đại học B Before tomorrow morning we will probably know the results of the elections C The results of the elections will most likely be made known before tomorrow morning D We will probably not be told the results of the elections tomorrow morning 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 29.Put your coat on You will get cold A You will not get cold unless you put your coat on B Put your coat on, otherwise you will get cold C It is not until you put your coat on that you will get cold D You not only put your coat on but also get cold 30.Everyone was watching the little dog They were greatly amused at it A Everyone felt great and amused when the little dog was watching them B The little dog was watching everyone with great amusement C Everyone was greatly amused at the little dog they were watching D The little dog was greatly amused by the way everyone was watching it 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 BOOKS BEFORE SCHOOL? Many people believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are scarcely more than toddlers This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child could be (31) if she isn’t ready Wise parents will have a relaxed attitude and take the lead from their child What they should provide is a selection of stimulating books and other activities Nowadays, there is plenty good (32) available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also encourage them to read Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information There is also a huge range of videos, which can uphold and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are equally valuable in helping to increase vocabulary and concentration Television gets a bad (33) as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programs not intended for their age group Too (34) television programs attract an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to make learning more difficult (35) , Biên soạn: Đỗ Huyền Trang Nhóm ơn luyện tiếng anh thi đại học cautious viewing of programs designed for young children can be useful Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it visualized on television, so children will pounce on books which feature their favorite television characters , and videos can add a new dimension to a story known from a book 31.A unuseful 32.A material 33.A review 34.A much 35.A However B unproductive B entertainment B press B many B While C useful C product C criticism C little C Therefore D counter-productive D amusement D result D few D But 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 following questions Niagara Falls, one of the most famous North American natural wonders, has long been a popular tourist destination Tourists today FLOCK to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara Falls: the 173-foot Horseshoe Falls on the Canadian side of the Niagara River in the Canadian province of Ontario and the 182-foot high American Falls on the U.S side of the river in the state of New York Approximately 85 percent of the water that goes over the falls actually goes over Horseshoe Falls, with the rest going over American Falls Most visitors come between April and October, and it is quite a popular activity to take a steamer out onto the river and right up to the base of the falls for a close-view It is also possible to get a spectacular view of the falls from the strategic locations along the Niagara River, such as Prospect Point or Table Rock, or from one of the four observation towers which have heights up to 500 feet Tourists have been visiting Niagara Falls in large numbers since the 1800s; annual visitation now averages above 10 million visitors per year Because of concern that all these tourists would inadvertently destroy the natural beauty of this scenic wonder, the state of New York in 1885 created Niagara Falls Park in order to protect the land surrounding American Falls A year later Canada created Queen Victoria Park on the Canada side of the Niagara, around Horseshoe falls With the area surounding the falls under the JURISDICTION of government agencies, appropriate steps could be taken to preserve the pristine beauty of the area Biên soạn: Đỗ Huyền Trang Nhóm ơn luyện tiếng anh thi đại học 36 What is the major point that the author is making in this passage? A Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the Acmerican side or the Canadian side B A trip to the United States isn’t complete without a visit to Niagara Falls C Niagara Falls has had an interesting history D It has been necessary to protect Niagara Falls from the many tourists who go there 37 The word “flock” in the first paragraph could best be replaced by A come by plane B come in large numbers C come out of boredom D come without knowing what they will see 38 According to the passage, what which of the following best describles Niagara falls? A Niagara Falls consists of two rivers, one Canadian and the other American B American Falls is considerably higher that Horseshoe Falls C The Niagara River has two falls, one in Canada and one in the United States D Although the Niagara River flows through the United States and Canada, the falls are only in the United States 39 The passage inples that tourists prefer to A visit Niagara Falls during warmer weather B see the falls from a great distance C take a ride over the falls D come to Niagara Falls for a winter vacation 40 According to the passage, why was Niagara park created? A To encourage tourists to visit Niagara falls B To show off the natural beauty of Niagara Falls C To protect the area around Niagara Falls Biên soạn: Đỗ Huyền Trang Nhóm ơn luyện tiếng anh thi đại học D Yo force Canada to open Queen Victoria park 41 The word “jurisdiction” in the last paragraph is losest in meaning to A view B assistance C taxation D control 42 The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses A additional ways to observe the falls B steps taken by government agencies to protect the falls C a detailed description of the division of thefalls between the United States and Canada D further problems that are destroying the area around the falls 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 following questions According to the best evidence gathered by space probes and astronomers.Mars is an inhospitable planet, more similar to Earth's Moon than to Earth it self - a dry, STARK ,seemingly lifeless world.Mars' air pressure is equal to Earth's at an altitude of 100,000 feet.The air THERE is 95 percent carbon dioxide Mars has no ozone layer to screen out the sun's lethal radiation.Daytime temperatures may reach above freezing,but because the planet is blanketed by the mere wisp of an atmosphere,the heat radiates back into space.Even at the equator,the temperature drops to 50C(-60F) at night.Today there is no liquid water,although valleys and channels on the surface show evidence of having been carved by running water.The polar ice caps are made of frozen water and carbon dioxide,and water may be frozen in the ground as permafrost Despite these difficult conditions,certain scientists believe that there is a possibility of transforming Mars into a more Earth-like planet.Nuclear reactors might be used to melt frozen gases and eventually build up the atmosphere.This in turn could create a "GREENHOUSE EFFECT" that would stop heat from radiating back into space.Liquid water could be thawed to from a polar ocean.Once enough ice has melted,suitable plants could be introduced to build up the level of oxygen in the atmosphere so that,in time,the planet would support animal life from Earth and even permanent human colonies."This was once thought to be so far in the future as to be irrelevant,"said Christopher Mckay,a research scientist of NASA."But now it's starting to look practical.We could begin word in four or five decades." Biên soạn: Đỗ Huyền Trang Nhóm ơn luyện tiếng anh thi đại học The idea of "terra-forming" Mars,as enthusiasts call it,has its roots in science fiction.But as researchers develop a MORE PROFOUND understanding of how Earth's ecology supports life,they have begun to see how it may be possible to create similar conditions on Mars.Don't plan on homesteading on Mars any time soon,though.The process could take hundreds or even thousands of years to complete and the cost would be staggering 43.With which of the following is the passage primarily concerned? A.The possibility of changing the Martian environment B.The challenge of interplanetary travel C.The advantages of establishing colonies on Mars D.The need to study the Martian ecology 44.The word "stark" in line is closest in meaning to _ A.harsh B.unknown C.dark D.distant 45.The word "There" in line refers to _ A.a point 100 miles above the Earth B.the Earth's Moon C.Mars D.outer space 46.Which of the following does the author NOT list as a characteristics of the planet Mars that would make colonization difficult? A.There is little liquid water B.Daytime temperatures are dangerously high C.The sun's rays are deadly D.Night time temperatures are extremely low 47.According to passage, The Martian atmosphere today consist mainly of _ A.carbon dioxide B.oxygen C.ozone D.water vapour 48.It can be inferred from the passage that the "greenhouse effect"mentioned in paragraph is _ Biên soạn: Đỗ Huyền Trang Nhóm ơn luyện tiếng anh thi đại học A.the direct result of nuclear reactions B.the cause of low temperatures on Mars C.caused by the introduction of green plants D.possible means of warning Mars 49.The phrase"more profound" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A.deeper B.more practical C.more up-to-date D.brighter 50.According to the article,the basic knowledge need to transform Mars comes from _ A.the science of astronomy B.A knowledge of Earth's ecology C.data from space D.science fiction stories ... characters , and videos can add a new dimension to a story known from a book 31 .A unuseful 32 .A material 33 .A review 34 .A much 35 .A However B unproductive B entertainment B press B many B While C useful... concentration Television gets a bad (33 ) as far as children are concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programs not intended for their age group Too (34 ) television programs... of the area Biên soạn: Đỗ Huyền Trang Nhóm ôn luyện tiếng anh thi đại học 36 What is the major point that the author is making in this passage? A Niagara Falls can be viewed from either the Acmerican