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Nội dung đề số 123
I. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
01. A. computer
B. memory
C. commercial
D. geography
02. A. chemistry
B. company
C. comfortable
D. biology
03. A. confident
B. interview
C. advertise
D. position
04. A. economic
B. renovation
C. irrigation
D. eliminate
05. A. productivity
B. economical
C. agricultural
D. administrative
II. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
06. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
A. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election.
B. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.
C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.
D. In doubt was the outcome of the election.
07. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.
A. Peter said that people should not talk too much.
B. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
C. Peter said that people should not be too serious.
D. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.
08. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
A. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.
B. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
C. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
D. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.
09. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.
A. We apologise for informing you that your application has not been successful.
B. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .
C. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful.
D. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.
10. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
A. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.
B. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
C. So many cigarettes used to be smoked but they aren’t now.
D. People don’t like smoking cigarettes as much as they did.
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Wood has long been a popular building material in North America because it has generally been
plentiful and cheap. Swedish settlers in Delaware built log cabins as early as 1630s. In New England, British
colonists built wooden “saltbox houses”. Most of the wooden homes of Colonial times could be built with
simple tools and minimal skills.
In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held
together with wooden pegs. This method of construction was time- consuming and required highly skilled
workers with special tools. The balloon- frame house, invented in 1833 in Chicago by a carpenter from Hartford,
Connecticut, used a frame of lightweight lumber, mostly 2x 4 and 2 x 6 inches. This type of house could be
assembled by any careful worker who could saw in a straight line and drive a nail.
This revolution in building was made possible by improved sawmills that could quickly cut boards to standard
sizes and the lower cost of lumber that resulted. There were also new machines that could produce huge
quantities of inexpensive nails. Skeptics predicted that a strong wind could send such houses flying through the
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air like balloons and, at first "balloon frame" was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and
wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.
11. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.
A. blown away
B. raised
C. expanded
D. demolished
12. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.
A. demanding
B. difficult to build
C. easy to build
D. challenging
13. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.
A. the invention of sophisticated tools
B. the production of cheap nails
C. improvements in sawmills
D. the falling price of lumber
14. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Chicago
B. Sweden
C. Connecticut
D. Delaware
15. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?
A. Balloon- frame houses.
B. Saltbox houses.
C. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
D. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.
16. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.
A. ridicule
B. ignorance
C. regret
D. affection
17. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?
A. They could be easily expanded.
B. They were made of lightweight materials.
C. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
D. They could be moved from place to place.
18. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. Where was it invented?
B. In what year was it invented?
C. What was its inventor's name?
D. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
19. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.
A. revolutionary
B. innovative
C. basic
D. timeconsuming
20. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.
B. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
C. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.
D. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
IV. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (21)____every need,
including clothing, furniture, health, (22)____products and things for the kitchen. People also order (23)_____
40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.
Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.
Some (24)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (25)____.than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (26)______a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (27)______people can go
shopping anytime.
Is computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (28)____now have personal
computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on-line) is (29)______to more people every day. Already,
shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, such as computer products, flowers, foods, T-
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shirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (30)________every day. Soon people may be able to
shop for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.
21. A. most
B. most of
C. almost
D. mostly
22. A. beautifully
B. beautifies
C. beauty
D. beautiful
23. A. about
B. to
C. of
D. for
24. A. favorite
B. popular
C. liked
D. beloved
25. A. more
B. larger
C. easier
D. popular
26. A. make
B. have
C. do
D. ring
27. A. though
B. but
C. because
D. so
28. A. houseful
B. households
C. housewife
D. housework
29. A. amazing
B. exciting
C. interesting
D. surprising
30. A. raise
B. forecast
C. come
D. appear
V. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
31. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.
A. utilities
B. instruments
C. appliances
D. application
32. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.
A. production
B. producing
C. product
D. produce
33. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.
A. outer
B. exterior
C. outing
D. external
34. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.
A. familiar
B. attractive
C. popular
D. considerate
35. In the rush hour, the traffic________ its way over the bridge into the city.
A. crawled
B. inched
C. forced
D. wormed
36. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.
A. hold
B. retain
C. reserve
D. bear
37. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.
A. Due to her agility and speed
B. Because she is agile and speed
C. Because agile and rapid
D. Because of rapid
38.________, we tried our best to complete it.
A. As though the homework was difficult
B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. Difficult as the homework was
D. Despite the homework was difficult
39. Frank: “ Do you know how old I am?”
Daisy:”_________________.”
A. I couldn’t help it
B. Don’t mention it
C. Happy birthday D. I haven’t a clue
40. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.
A. limited
B. made illegal
C. restricted
D. given away
VI. 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 1 to 10.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child's upbringing can give it the ability to do
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a
person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth
lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's
ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities.
As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel."
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were
separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on
intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment.
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One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and
performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every
possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence
as the other, performed even better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the
more a child's intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the
socioeconomic level of a child's family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as
this does not affect intelligence.
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of
music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often
because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years' hard work and
training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.
* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.
41. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________
A. good musical instruments
B. parental support and encouragement
C. wealthy and loving parents
D. an expensive education
42. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to
A. other people
B. other children
C. other geniuses
D. other scientists
43. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.
A. different twins generally have different levels of ability
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
44. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
45. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
46. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.
A. their own interests
B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their parents' interests
D. only their interests in computer games
47. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.
A. permitting them to follow their own interests
B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard
D. letting them play their own way
48. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order to
become a genius________________.
A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
C. you need to have good health and good nourishment
D. you must nourish your brain and train your
muscles hard
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49. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else"
B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"
C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
50. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D. To become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
VII. Identify the error in each sentence.
51. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.
A
B
C
D
52. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.
A
B
C
D
53. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.
A
B
C
D
54. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
A
B
C
D
55. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
A
B
C
D
VIII. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
56. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
A. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
B. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
C. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.
D. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
57. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he had not finished the work.
B. If he were careful, he would finish the work.
C. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.
D. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.
58. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.
A. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.
C. The fisherman was so poor that died young.
B. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.
D. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.
59. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.
A. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
B. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.
C. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
D. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.
60. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.
A. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
B. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
C. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
D. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
IX. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
61. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.
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A. there having
B. having had
C. being
D. there being
62. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.
A. tolerant
B. tolerable
C. toleration
D. tolerate
63. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.
A. exhausting
B. finishing
C. running
D. working
64. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.
A. one place
B. places
C. a place
D. single place
65. English is understood more_________ than any other language.
A. largely
B. widely
C. broadly
D. immensely
66. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.
A. booming
B. blossoming
C. explosion
D. bombing
67. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.
A. eroded
B. worn
C. eaten
D. gulfed
68. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.
A. denied
B. refused
C. declined
D. confirmed
69. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.
A. What terrible
B. How a terrible
C. What a terrible
D. How terrible
70. His illness made him_______ of concentration.
A. incapable
B. powerless
C. unable
D. incompetent
71. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.
A. historic
B. historical
C. history
D. historian
72. It is said that this washing powder will____ clothes.
A. soften
B. enrich
C. shorten
D. widen
73. I rang him up to ask___________ he was doing at the moment.
A. what
B. why
C. whom
D. how often
74. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.
A. other
B. an
C. the other
D. another
75. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.
A. on his behalf
B. for his part
C. from his point of view D. on his account
76. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.
A. was not doing
B. would not do
C. had not done
D. did not do
77. Five dollars ______ enough for me. I don't need much.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
78. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.
A. confusing
B. confused
C. embarrassing
D. embarrassed
79. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,_______, can run within minutes of
birth.
A. however
B. even though
C. nevertheless
D. otherwise
80. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.
A. go down with
B. do away with
C. cut down on
D. get away with
_______________The end_____________________
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TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2
Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Nội dung đề số 132
I. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Wood has long been a popular building material in North America because it has generally been
plentiful and cheap. Swedish settlers in Delaware built log cabins as early as 1630s. In New England, British
colonists built wooden “saltbox houses”. Most of the wooden homes of Colonial times could be built with
simple tools and minimal skills.
In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held
together with wooden pegs. This method of construction was time- consuming and required highly skilled
workers with special tools. The balloon- frame house, invented in 1833 in Chicago by a carpenter from Hartford,
Connecticut, used a frame of lightweight lumber, mostly 2x 4 and 2 x 6 inches. This type of house could be
assembled by any careful worker who could saw in a straight line and drive a nail.
This revolution in building was made possible by improved sawmills that could quickly cut boards to standard
sizes and the lower cost of lumber that resulted. There were also new machines that could produce huge
quantities of inexpensive nails. Skeptics predicted that a strong wind could send such houses flying through the
air like balloons and, at first "balloon frame" was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and
wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.
01. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.
B. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
C. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
D. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.
02. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Chicago
B. Sweden
C. Connecticut
D. Delaware
03. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.
A. innovative
B. basic
C. revolutionary
D. timeconsuming
04. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.
A. raised
B. blown away
C. demolished
D. expanded
05. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.
A. the invention of sophisticated tools
B. the production of cheap nails
C. improvements in sawmills
D. the falling price of lumber
06. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. Where was it invented?
B. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
C. In what year was it invented?
D. What was its inventor's name?
07. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?
A. They could be moved from place to place.
B. They could be easily expanded.
C. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
D. They were made of lightweight materials.
08. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?
A. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
B. Saltbox houses.
C. Balloon- frame houses.
D. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.
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09. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.
A. affection
B. regret
C. ridicule
D. ignorance
10. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.
A. easy to build
B. demanding
C. difficult to build
D. challenging
II. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
11. His illness made him_______ of concentration.
A. incompetent
B. unable
C. incapable
D. powerless
12. It is said that this washing powder will_______ clothes.
A. soften
B. shorten
C. enrich
D. widen
13. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.
A. there having
B. having had
C. there being
D. being
14. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.
A. cut down on
B. go down with
C. do away with
D. get away with
15. English is understood more_________ than any other language.
A. widely
B. largely
C. immensely
D. broadly
16. I rang him up to ask___________ he was doing at the moment.
A. whom
B. why
C. how often
D. what
17. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.
A. eroded
B. worn
C. eaten
D. gulfed
18. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.
A. historic
B. historical
C. history
D. historian
19. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.
A. tolerable
B. tolerant
C. toleration
D. tolerate
20. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.
A. one place
B. single place
C. a place
D. places
21. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.
A. another
B. an
C. other
D. the other
22. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.
A. was not doing
B. had not done
C. would not do
D. did not do
23. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.
A. bombing
B. explosion
C. booming
D. blossoming
24. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,_______, can run within minutes of
birth.
A. however
B. even though
C. nevertheless
D. otherwise
25. Five dollars _______ enough for me. I don't need much.
A. were
B. are
C. is
D. was
26. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.
A. from his point of view B. on his account
C. for his part
D. on his behalf
27. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.
A. running
B. finishing
C. exhausting
D. working
28. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.
A. embarrassed
B. confusing
C. confused
D. embarrassing
29. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.
A. What terrible
B. What a terrible
C. How a terrible
D. How terrible
30. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.
A. denied
B. confirmed
C. declined
D. refused
III. Identify the error in each sentence.
31. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.
A
B
C
D
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32. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
A
B
C
D
33. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.
A
B
C
D
34. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.
A
B
C
D
35. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
A
B
C
D
IV. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
36. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
A. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.
B. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
C. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.
D. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
37. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
A. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election.
B. In doubt was the outcome of the election.
C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.
D. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.
38. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.
A. We apologize for informing you that your application has not been successful.
B. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful.
C. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .
D. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.
39. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.
A. Peter said that people should not be too serious.
B. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.
C. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
D. Peter said that people should not talk too much.
40. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
A. People don’t like smoking cigarettes as much as they did.
B. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.
C. So many cigarettes used to be smoked but they aren’t now.
D. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
V. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (41)______every
need, including clothing, furniture, health, (42)______products and things for the kitchen. People also order
(43)_____ 40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.
Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.
Some (44)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (45)________than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (46)_____a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (47)__________people can
go shopping anytime.
Is computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (48)____now have personal
computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on-line) is (49)_______to more people every day. Already,
shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, such as computer products, flowers, foods, Tshirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (50)________every day. Soon people may be able to
shop for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.
41. A. mostly
B. most of
C. most
D. almost
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42. A. beautifully
B. beautiful
C. beauty
D. beautifies
43. A. about
B. of
C. to
D. for
44. A. liked
B. beloved
C. popular
D. favorite
45. A. more
B. easier
C. larger
D. popular
46. A. do
B. make
C. ring
D. have
47. A. though
B. so
C. but
D. because
48. A. households
B. houseful
C. housewife
D. housework
49. A. amazing
B. surprising
C. exciting
D. interesting
50. A. appear
B. forecast
C. come
D. raise
VI. 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 1 to 10.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child's upbringing can give it the ability to do
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a
person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth
lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's
ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities.
As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel."
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were
separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on
intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and
performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every
possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence
as the other, performed even better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the
more a child's intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the
socioeconomic level of a child's family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as
this does not affect intelligence.
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of
music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often
because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years' hard work and
training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.
* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.
51. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________
A. good musical instruments
B. parental support and encouragement
C. wealthy and loving parents
D. an expensive education
52. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to
A. other people
B. other children
C. other geniuses
D. other scientists
53. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.
A. different twins generally have different levels of ability
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
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54. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
55. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
56. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.
A. their own interests
B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their parents' interests
D. only their interests in computer games
57. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.
A. permitting them to follow their own interests
B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard
D. letting them play their own way
58. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order
to become a genius________________.
A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
C. you need to have good health and good nourishment
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
59. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else"
B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"
C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
60. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D. To become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
VII. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
61. A. computer
B. geography
C. commercial
D. memory
62. A. confident
B. interview
C. advertise
D. position
63.A. renovation
B. eliminate
C. irrigation
D. economic
64. A. biology
B. company
C. chemistry
D. comfortable
65. A. productivity
B. economical
C. agricultural
D. administrative
VIII. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
66. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
A. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
B. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.
C. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
D. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
67. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.
A. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
B. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
C. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
D. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
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68. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.
A. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
B. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.
C. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
D. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.
69. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he had not finished the work.
B. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.
C. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.
D. If he were careful, he would finish the work.
70. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.
A. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.
B. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.
C. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.
D. The fisherman was so poor that died young.
IX. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
71. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.
A. utilities
B. instruments
C. appliances
D. application
72. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.
A. production
B. producing
C. product
D. produce
73. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.
A. outer
B. exterior
C. outing
D. external
74. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.
A. familiar
B. attractive
C. popular
D. considerate
75. In the rush hour, the traffic________ its way over the bridge into the city.
A. crawled
B. inched
C. forced
D. wormed
76. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.
A. hold
B. retain
C. reserve
D. bear
77. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.
A. Due to her agility and speed
B. Because she is agile and speed
C. Because agile and rapid
D. Because of rapid
78.________, we tried our best to complete it.
A. As though the homework was difficult
B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. Difficult as the homework was
D. Despite the homework was difficult
79. Frank: “ Do you know how old I am?”
Daisy:”_________________.”
A. I couldn’t help it
B. Don’t mention it
C. Happy birthday
D. I haven’t a
clue
80. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.
A. limited
B. made illegal
C. restricted
D. given away
--------------THE END--------------------
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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2
Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Nội dung đề số 213
I. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
01. A. renovation
B. economic
C. irrigation
D. eliminate
02. A. memory
B. computer
C. commercial
D. geography
03. A. chemistry
B. biology
C. company
D. comfortable
04. A. confident
B. interview
C. advertise
D. position
05. A. productivity
B. economical
C. agricultural
D. administrative
II. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
06. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.
A. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.
B. He was careless because he had not finished the work.
C. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.
D. If he were careful, he would finish the work.
07. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
A. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
B. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.
C. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
D. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
08. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.
A. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
B. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
C. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
D. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
09. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.
A. The fisherman was so poor that died young.
B. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.
C. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.
D. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.
10. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.
A. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
B. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.
C. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
D. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.
III. Identify the error in each sentence.
11. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.
A
B
C
D
12. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
A
B
C
D
13. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.
A
B
C
D
14. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.
A
B
C
D
15. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
A
B
C
D
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IV. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (16)______every
need, including clothing, furniture, health, (17)______products and things for the kitchen. People also order
(18)_____ 40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.
Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.
Some (19)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (20)_______than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (21)______a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (22)______people can go
shopping anytime.
Is computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (23)____now have personal
computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on-line) is (24)______to more people every day. Already,
shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, such as computer products, flowers, foods, Tshirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (25)________every day. Soon people may be able to
shop for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.
16. A. almost
B. most
C. mostly
D. most of
17. A. beautifies
B. beauty
C. beautifully
D. beautiful
18. A. for
B. about
C. to
D. of
19. A. favorite
B. liked
C. popular
D. beloved
20. A. larger
B. easier
C. more
D. popular
21. A. have
B. do
C. ring
D. make
22. A. but
B. though
C. because
D. so
23. A. housewife
B. households
C. housework
D. houseful
24. A. surprising
B. exciting
C. interesting
D. amazing
25. A. raise
B. appear
C. forecast
D. come
V. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
26. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.
A. utilities
B. instruments
C. appliances
D. application
27. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.
A. production
B. producing
C. product
D. produce
28. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.
A. outer
B. exterior
C. outing
D. external
29. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.
A. familiar
B. attractive
C. popular
D. considerate
30. In the rush hour, the traffic________ its way over the bridge into the city.
A. crawled
B. inched
C. forced
D. wormed
31. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.
A. hold
B. retain
C. reserve
D. bear
32. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.
A. Due to her agility and speed
B. Because she is agile and speed
C. Because agile and rapid
D. Because of rapid
33.________, we tried our best to complete it.
A. As though the homework was difficult
B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. Difficult as the homework was
D. Despite the homework was difficult
34. Frank: “ Do you know how old I am?”
Daisy:”_________________.”
A. I couldn’t help it
B. Don’t mention it
C. Happy birthday D. I haven’t a clue
35. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.
A. limited
B. made illegal
C. restricted
D. given away
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VI. 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 1 to 10.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child's upbringing can give it the ability to do
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a
person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth
lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's
ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities.
As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel."
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were
separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on
intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and
performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every
possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence
as the other, performed even better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the
more a child's intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the
socioeconomic level of a child's family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as
this does not affect intelligence.
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of
music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often
because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years' hard work and
training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.
* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.
36. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________
A. good musical instruments
B. parental support and encouragement
C. wealthy and loving parents
D. an expensive education
37. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to
A. other people
B. other children
C. other geniuses
D. other scientists
38. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.
A. different twins generally have different levels of ability
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
39. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
40. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
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D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
41. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.
A. their own interests
B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their parents' interests
D. only their interests in computer games
42. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.
A. permitting them to follow their own interests
B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard
D. letting them play their own way
43. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order
to become a genius________________.
A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
C. you need to have good health and good nourishment
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
44. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else"
B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"
C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
45. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D. To become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
VII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Wood has long been a popular building material in North America because it has generally been
plentiful and cheap. Swedish settlers in Delaware built log cabins as early as 1630s. In New England, British
colonists built wooden “saltbox houses”. Most of the wooden homes of Colonial times could be built with
simple tools and minimal skills.
In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held
together with wooden pegs. This method of construction was time- consuming and required highly skilled
workers
with special tools. The balloon- frame house, invented in 1833 in Chicago by a carpenter from Hartford,
Connecticut, used a frame of lightweight lumber, mostly 2x 4 and 2 x 6 inches. This type of house could be
assembled by any careful worker who could saw in a straight line and drive a nail.
This revolution in building was made possible by improved sawmills that could quickly cut boards to standard
sizes and the lower cost of lumber that resulted. There were also new machines that could produce huge
quantities of inexpensive nails. Skeptics predicted that a strong wind could send such houses flying through the
air like balloons and, at first "balloon frame" was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and
wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.
46. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.
A. expanded
B. demolished
C. blown away
D. raised
47. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.
A. difficult to build
B. challenging
C. easy to build
D. demanding
48. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.
B. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
C. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.
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D. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
49. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.
A. improvements in sawmills
B. the invention of sophisticated tools
C. the production of cheap nails
D. the falling price of lumber
50. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?
A. They were made of lightweight materials.
B. They could be moved from place to place.
C. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
D. They could be easily expanded.
51. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.
A. innovative
B. time-consuming
C. revolutionary
D. basic
52. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.
A. ridicule
B. ignorance
C. regret
D. affection
53. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?
A. Saltbox houses.
B. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
C. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.
D. Balloon- frame houses.
54. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. In what year was it invented?
B. Where was it invented?
C. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
D. What was its inventor's name?
55. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Sweden
B. Chicago
C. Connecticut
D. Delaware
VIII. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
56. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.
A. running
B. working
C. exhausting
D. finishing
57. Five dollars_______ enough for me. I don't need much.
A. was
B. are
C. were
D. is
58. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.
A. tolerate
B. tolerable
C. toleration
D. tolerant
59. A new born baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,______, can run within minutes of
birth.
A however
B. even though
C. otherwise
D. nevertheless
60. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.
A. had not done
B. was not doing
C. would not do
D. did not do
61. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.
A. for his part
B. on his account
C. from his point of view
D. on his behalf
62. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.
A. How terrible
B. What terrible
C. How a terrible
D. What a
terrible
63. I rang him up to ask___________ he was doing at the moment.
A. whom
B. what
C. how often
D. why
64. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.
A. cut down on
B. get away with
C. do away with
D. go down with
65. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.
A. eroded
B. worn
C. eaten
D. gulfed
66. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.
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A. refused
B. confirmed
C. denied
D. declined
67. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.
A. a place
B. places
C. one place
D. single place
68. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.
A. explosion
B. booming
C. blossoming
D. bombing
69. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.
A. another
B. an
C. other
D. the other
70. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.
A. there having
B. there being
C. being
D. having had
71. His illness made him_______ of concentration.
A. incompetent
B. unable
C. powerless
D. incapable
72. It is said that this washing powder will_______ clothes.
A. shorten
B. enrich
C. widen
D. soften
73. English is understood more_________ than any other language.
A. widely
B. broadly
C. largely
D. immensely
74. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.
A. historian
B. historical
C. historic
D. history
75. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.
A. confusing
B. confused
C. embarrassed
D. embarrassing
IX. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
76. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.
A. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
B. Peter said that people should not be too serious.
C. Peter said that people should not talk too much.
D. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.
77. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
A. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
B. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
C. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.
D. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.
78. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
A. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
B. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.
C. So many cigarettes used to be smoked but they aren’t now.
D. People don’t like smoking cigarettes as much as they did.
79. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
A. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election.
B. In doubt was the outcome of the election.
C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.
D. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.
80. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.
A. We apologize for informing you that your application has not been successful.
B. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful.
C. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .
D. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.
_____________________THE END__________________
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TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2
Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Nội dung đề số 231
I. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
1. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.
A. utilities
B. instruments
C. appliances
D. application
2. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.
A. production
B. producing
C. product
D. produce
3. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.
A. outer
B. exterior
C. outing
D. external
4. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.
A. familiar
B. attractive
C. popular
D. considerate
5. In the rush hour, the traffic________ its way over the bridge into the city.
A. crawled
B. inched
C. forced
D. wormed
6. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.
A. hold
B. retain
C. reserve
D. bear
7. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.
A. Due to her agility and speed
B. Because she is agile and speed
C. Because agile and rapid
D. Because of rapid
8.________, we tried our best to complete it.
A. As though the homework was difficult
B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. Difficult as the homework was
D. Despite the homework was difficult
9. Frank: “ Do you know how old I am?”
Daisy:”_________________.”
A. I couldn’t help it
B. Don’t mention it
C. Happy birthday D. I haven’t a clue
10. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.
A. limited
B. made illegal
C. restricted
D. given away
II. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
11. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.
A. tolerant
B. tolerable
C. toleration
D. tolerate
12. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.
A. eroded
B. worn
C. eaten
D. gulfed
13. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.
A. the other
B. other
C. another
D. an
14. English is understood more_________ than any other language.
A. largely
B. broadly
C. immensely
D. widely
15. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.
A. go down with
B. do away with
C. cut down on
D. get away with
16. It is said that this washing powder will_______ clothes.
A. widen
B. enrich
C. soften
D. shorten
17. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.
A. was not doing
B. would not do
C. had not done
D. did not do
18. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.
A. places
B. single place
C. a place
D. one place
19. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.
A. confusing
B. embarrassing
C. confused
D. embarrassed
20. I rang him up to ask__________ _he was doing at the moment.
A. whom
B. what
C. why
D. how often
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21. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.
A. booming
B. bombing
C. explosion
D. blossoming
22. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.
A. historical
B. historian
C. history
D. historic
23. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.
A. on his behalf
B. from his point of view
C. for his part
D. on his
account
24. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.
A. there having
B. having had
C. being
D. there being
25. His illness made him_______ of concentration.
A. powerless
B. incapable
C. incompetent
D. unable
26. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.
A. denied
B. confirmed
C. refused
D. declined
27. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,_______, can run within minutes of birth.
A. however
B. even though
C. otherwise
D. nevertheless
28. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.
A. What a terrible
B. How a terrible
C. What terrible
D. How terrible
29. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.
A. finishing
B. running
C. exhausting
D. working
30. Five dollars _______ enough for me. I don't need much.
A. is
B. are
C. was
D. were
III. Identify the error in each sentence.
31. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
A
B
C
D
32. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.
A
B
C
D
33. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.
A
B
C
D
34. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
A
B
C
D
35. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.
A
B
C
D
IV. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
36. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.
A. Peter said that people should not be too serious.
B. Peter said that people should not talk too much.
C. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
D. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.
37. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
A. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.
B. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election.
C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.
D. In doubt was the outcome of the election.
38. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
A. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.
B. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.
C. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
D. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
39. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
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A. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.
B. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
C. So many cigarettes used to be smoked but they aren’t now.
D. People don’t like smoking cigarettes as much as they did.
40. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.
A. We apologize for informing you that your application has not been successful.
B. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful.
C. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .
D. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.
V. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
41. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he had not finished the work.
B. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.
C. If he were careful, he would finish the work.
D. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.
42. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.
A. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.
B. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.
C. The fisherman was so poor that died young.
D. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.
43. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
A. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
B. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
C. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.
D. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
44. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.
A. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
B. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
C. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.
D. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.
45. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.
A. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
B. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
C. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
D. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
VI. 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 1 to 10.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child's upbringing can give it the ability to do
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a
person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth
lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's
ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities.
As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel."
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were
separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on
intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and
performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every
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possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence
as the other, performed even better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the
more a child's intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the
socioeconomic level of a child's family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as
this does not affect intelligence.
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of
music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often
because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years' hard work and
training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.
* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.
46. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________
A. good musical instruments
B. parental support and encouragement
C. wealthy and loving parents
D. an expensive education
47. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to
A. other people
B. other children
C. other geniuses
D. other scientists
48. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.
A. different twins generally have different levels of ability
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
49. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
50. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
51. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.
A. their own interests
B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their parents' interests
D. only their interests in computer games
52. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.
A. permitting them to follow their own interests
B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard
D. letting them play their own way
53. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order
to become a genius________________.
A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
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B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
C. you need to have good health and good nourishment
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
54. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else"
B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"
C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
55. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D. To become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
VII. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (56)______every
need, including clothing, furniture, health, (57)___________products and things for the kitchen. People also
order (58)_______ 40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.
Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.
Some (59)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (60)______than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (61)______a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (62)_______people can go
shopping anytime.
Is computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (63)____now have personal
computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on-line) is (64)_______to more people every day. Already,
shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, such as computer products, flowers, foods, Tshirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (65)_______every day. Soon people may be able to shop
for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.
56. A. mostly
B. most
C. most of
D. almost
57. A. beautiful
B. beautifully
C. beauty
D. beautifies
58. A. for
B. of
C. to
D. about
59. A. liked
B. popular
C. favorite
D. beloved
60. A. larger
B. easier
C. more
D. popular
61. A. ring
B. make
C. have
D. do
62. A. so
B. because
C. though
D. but
63. A. households
B. housewife
C. housework
D. houseful
64. A. exciting
B. amazing
C. surprising
D. interesting
65. A. forecast
B. appear
C. come
D. raise
VIII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Wood has long been a popular building material in North America because it has generally been
plentiful and cheap. Swedish settlers in Delaware built log cabins as early as 1630s. In New England, British
colonists built wooden “saltbox houses”. Most of the wooden homes of Colonial times could be built with
simple tools and minimal skills.
In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held
together with wooden pegs. This method of construction was time- consuming and required highly skilled
workers with special tools. The balloon- frame house, invented in 1833 in Chicago by a carpenter from Hartford,
Connecticut, used a frame of lightweight lumber, mostly 2x 4 and 2 x 6 inches. This type of house could be
assembled by any careful worker who could saw in a straight line and drive a nail.
This revolution in building was made possible by improved sawmills that could quickly cut boards to standard
sizes and the lower cost of lumber that resulted. There were also new machines that could produce huge
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quantities of inexpensive nails. Skeptics predicted that a strong wind could send such houses flying through the
air like balloons and, at first "balloon frame" was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and
wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.
66. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?
A. They could be moved from place to place.
B. They were made of lightweight materials.
C. They could be easily expanded.
D. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
67. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.
A. regret
B. ignorance
C. ridicule
D. affection
68. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.
A. the falling price of lumber
B. the production of cheap nails
C. improvements in sawmills
D. the invention of sophisticated tools
69. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.
B. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
C. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
D. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.
70. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.
A. easy to build
B. challenging
C. difficult to build
D. demanding
71. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?
A. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
B. Balloon- frame houses.
C. Saltbox houses.
D. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.
72. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.
A. basic
B. innovative
C. revolutionary
D. timeconsuming
73. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.
A. blown away
B. raised
C. expanded
D. demolished
74. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. In what year was it invented?
B. What was its inventor's name?
C. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
D. Where was it invented?
75. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Chicago
B. Sweden
C. Connecticut
D. Delaware
IX. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
76. A. computer
B. memory
C. commercial
D. geography
77. A. confident
B. interview
C. advertise
D. position
78. A. chemistry
B. biology
C. company
D. comfortable
79. A. productivity
B. economical
C. agricultural
D. administrative
80. A. renovation
B. irrigation
C. eliminate
D. economic
_____________________THE END____________________
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TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2
Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Nội dung đề số 312
I. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
01. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.
A. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
B. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.
C. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
D. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.
02. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.
A. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
B. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
C. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
D. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
03. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.
A. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.
B. If he were careful, he would finish the work.
C. He was careless because he had not finished the work.
D. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.
04. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
A. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.
B. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
C. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
D. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
05. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.
A. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.
B. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.
C. The fisherman was so poor that died young.
D. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.
II. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (06)_______every
need, including clothing, furniture, health, (07)____products and things for the kitchen. People also order
(08)_____ 40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.
Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.
Some (09)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (10)_______than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (11)______a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (12)_______people can go
shopping anytime.
Is computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (13)______now have personal
computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on-line) is (14)______to more people every day. Already,
shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, such as computer products, flowers, foods, Tshirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (15)______every day. Soon people may be able to shop
for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.
06. A. most
B. most of
C. almost
D. mostly
07. A. beautifully
B. beautifies
C. beauty
D. beautiful
08. A. about
B. to
C. of
D. for
09. A. favorite
B. popular
C. liked
D. beloved
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10. A. more
B. larger
C. easier
D. popular
11. A make
B. have
C. do
D. ring
12. A. though
B. but
C. because
D. so
13. A. houseful
B. households
C. housewife
D. housework
14. A. amazing
B. exciting
C. interesting
D. surprising
15. A. raise
B. forecast
C. come
D. appear
III. 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 1 to 10.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child's upbringing can give it the ability to do
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a
person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth
lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's
ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities.
As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel."
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were
separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on
intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and
performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every
possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence
as the other, performed even better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the
more a child's intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the
socioeconomic level of a child's family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as
this does not affect intelligence.
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of
music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often
because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years' hard work and
training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.
* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.
16. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________
A. good musical instruments
B. parental support and encouragement
C. wealthy and loving parents
D. an expensive education
17. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to
A. other people
B. other children
C. other geniuses
D. other scientists
18. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.
A. different twins generally have different levels of ability
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
19. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
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C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
20. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
21. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.
A. their own interests
B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their parents' interests
D. only their interests in computer games
22. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.
A. permitting them to follow their own interests
B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard
D. letting them play their own way
23. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order
to become a genius________________.
A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
C. you need to have good health and good nourishment
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
24. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else"
B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"
C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
25. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D. To become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
IV. Identify the error in each sentence.
26. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.
A
B
C
D
27. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.
A
B
C
D
28. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.
A
B
C
D
29. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
A
B
C
D
30. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
A
B
C
D
V. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
31. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.
A. exhausting
B. finishing
C. working
D. running
32. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.
A. toleration
B. tolerable
C. tolerant
D. tolerate
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33. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.
A. do away with
B. cut down on
C. get away with
D. go down with
34. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.
A. eroded
B. worn
C. eaten
D. gulfed
35. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.
A. a place
B. one place
C. single place
D. places
36. I rang him up to ask___________ he was doing at the moment.
A. whom
B. how often
C. what
D. why
37. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,_______, can run within minutes of
birth.
A. nevertheless
B. otherwise
C. however
D. even though
38. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.
A. refused
B. denied
C. confirmed
D. declined
39. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.
A. would not do
B. had not done
C. was not doing
D. did not do
40. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.
A. booming
B. explosion
C. blossoming
D. bombing
41. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.
A. there being
B. having had
C. being
D. there having
42. Five dollars _______ enough for me. I don't need much.
A. was
B. is
C. are
D. were
43. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.
A. embarrassing
B. confused
C. confusing
D. embarrassed
44. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.
A. the other
B. another
C. other
D. an
45. It is said that this washing powder will_______ clothes.
A. shorten
B. widen
C. enrich
D. soften
46. English is understood more_________ than any other language.
A. largely
B. broadly
C. widely
D. immensely
47. His illness made him_______ of concentration.
A. incapable
B. powerless
C. unable
D. incompetent
48. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.
A. What a terrible
B. What terrible
C. How terrible
D. How a
terrible
49. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.
A. historian
B. historical
C. historic
D. history
50. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.
A. for his part
B. on his behalf
C. on his account
D. from his point of
view
VI. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
51. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.
A. utilities
B. instruments
C. appliances
D. application
52. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.
A. production
B. producing
C. product
D. produce
53. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.
A. outer
B. exterior
C. outing
D. external
54. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.
A. familiar
B. attractive
C. popular
D. considerate
55. In the rush hour, the traffic________ its way over the bridge into the city.
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A. crawled
B. inched
C. forced
D. wormed
56. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.
A. hold
B. retain
C. reserve
D. bear
57. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.
A. Due to her agility and speed
B. Because she is agile and speed
C. Because agile and rapid
D. Because of rapid
58.________, we tried our best to complete it.
A. As though the homework was difficult
B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. Difficult as the homework was
D. Despite the homework was difficult
59. Frank: “ Do you know how old I am?”
Daisy:”_________________.”
A. I couldn’t help it
B. Don’t mention it
C. Happy birthday
D. I haven’t a
clue
60. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.
A. limited
B. made illegal
C. restricted
D. given away
VII. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
61. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.
A. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful.
B. We apologise for informing you that your application has not been successful.
C. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .
D. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.
62. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.
A. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.
B. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
C. Peter said that people should not talk too much.
D. Peter said that people should not be too serious.
63. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
A. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election.
B. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.
C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.
D. In doubt was the outcome of the election.
64. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
A. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
B. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
C. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.
D. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.
65.People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
A. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.
B. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
C. So many cigarettes used to be smoked but they aren’t now.
D. People don’t like smoking cigarettes as much as they did.
VIII. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Wood has long been a popular building material in North America because it has generally been
plentiful and cheap. Swedish settlers in Delaware built log cabins as early as 1630s. In New England, British
colonists built wooden “saltbox houses”. Most of the wooden homes of Colonial times could be built with
simple tools and minimal skills.
In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held
together with wooden pegs. This method of construction was time- consuming and required highly skilled
workers with special tools. The balloon- frame house, invented in 1833 in Chicago by a carpenter from Hartford,
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Connecticut, used a frame of lightweight lumber, mostly 2x 4 and 2 x 6 inches. This type of house could be
assembled by any careful worker who could saw in a straight line and drive a nail.
This revolution in building was made possible by improved sawmills that could quickly cut boards to standard
sizes and the lower cost of lumber that resulted. There were also new machines that could produce huge
quantities of inexpensive nails. Skeptics predicted that a strong wind could send such houses flying through the
air like balloons and, at first "balloon frame" was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and
wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.
66. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.
A. basic
B. innovative
C. time-consuming
D. revolutionary
67. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.
A. challenging
B. demanding
C. difficult to build
D. easy to build
68. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?
A. They were made of lightweight materials.
B. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
C. They could be easily expanded.
D. They could be moved from place to place.
69. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Sweden
B. Connecticut
C. Delaware
D. Chicago
70. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.
A. blown away
B. expanded
C. raised
D. demolished
71. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?
A. Balloon- frame houses.
B. Saltbox houses.
C. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
D. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.
72. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.
A. the invention of sophisticated tools
B. the falling price of lumber
C. the production of cheap nails
D. improvements in sawmills
73. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.
A. ridicule
B. regret
C. ignorance
D. affection
74. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.
B. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
C. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.
D. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
75. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. In what year was it invented?
B. What was its inventor's name?
C. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
D. Where was it invented?
IX. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
76. A. comfortable
B. company
C. biology
D. chemistry
77. A. confident
B. interview
C. advertise
D. position
78. A. eliminate
B. renovation
C. irrigation
D. economic
79. A. memory
B. commercial
C. geography
D. computer
80. A. productivity
B. economical
C. agricultural
D. administrative
________________THE END____________________
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TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2
Môn: tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Nội dung đề số 321
I. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (01)____every need,
including clothing, furniture, health, (02)____products and things for the kitchen. People also order (03)_____
40% of their music from music club catalogs. Customers say that music stores are too noisy.
Television shopping began in 1986. About 5% to 8% of the American public now shops by television.
Some (04)_____shopping channels are the Home Shopping Network and QVC. Customers say that television
shopping is (05)____.than shopping in a store. How do they buy things? They (06)______a phone call and
charge the item to their credit card. And TV shopping channels are on late at night (07)_______people can go
shopping anytime.
Is computer shopping the way of the future? About 37% of American (08)______now have personal
computers. And shopping by computer (or shopping on-line) is (09)_______to more people every day. Already,
shoppers can use their computers to order many different products, such as computer products, flowers, foods, Tshirts, and posters. And new on- line shopping services (10)_______every day. Soon people may be able to shop
for anything, anytime, anywhere in the world.
01. A. most
B. most of
C. almost
D. mostly
02. A. beautifully
B. beautifies
C. beauty
D. beautiful
03. A. about
B. to
C. of
D. for
04. A. favorite
B. popular
C. liked
D. beloved
05. A. more
B. larger
C. easier
D. popular
06. A. make
B. have
C. do
D. ring
07. A. though
B. but
C. because
D. so
08. A. houseful
B. households
C. housewife
D. housework
09. A. amazing
B. exciting
C. interesting
D. surprising
10. A. raise
B. forecast
C. come
D. appear
II. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
11. A. memory
B. computer
C. geography
D. commercial
12. A. confident
B. interview
C. advertise
D. position
13. A. renovation
B. eliminate
C. irrigation
D. economic
14. A. productivity
B. economical
C. agricultural
D. administrative
15. A. company
B. biology
C. chemistry
D. comfortable
III. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
16. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
A. In doubt was the outcome of the election.
B. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.
C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.
D. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election.
17. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.
A. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
B. Peter said that people should not talk too much.
C. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.
D. Peter said that people should not be too serious.
18. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
A. Smoking cigarettes used to be allowed years ago.
B. The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
C. So many cigarettes used to be smoked but they aren’t now.
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D. People don’t like smoking cigarettes as much as they did.
19. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
A. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.
B. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
C. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
D. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.
20. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.
A. We apologise for informing you that your application has not been successful.
B. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.
C. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .
D. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful.
IV. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
21. I rang him up to ask___________ he was doing at the moment.
A. how often
B. whom
C. what
D. why
22. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.
A. declined
B. confirmed
C. refused
D. denied
23. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.
A. one place
B. a place
C. places
D. single place
24. A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn antelope,_______, can run within minutes of
birth.
A. however
B. otherwise
C. nevertheless
D. even though
25. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.
A. there having
B. having had
C. being
D. there being
26. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.
A. eroded
B. worn
C. eaten
D. gulfed
27. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.
A. tolerant
B. tolerable
C. toleration
D. tolerate
28. English is understood more_________ than any other language.
A. largely
B. widely
C. broadly
D. immensely
29. Near the White House is_________ famous landmark called the Washington Monument.
A. another
B. the other
C. an
D. other
30. As the manager cannot go to the reception, I am representing the company_____.
A. on his account
B. from his point of view
C. for his part
D. on his behalf
31. His illness made him_______ of concentration.
A. incompetent
B. incapable
C. powerless
D. unable
32. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.
A. explosion
B. booming
C. bombing
D. blossoming
33. If only I_____ that. I will regret it for the rest of my life.
A. was not doing
B. did not do
C. had not done
D. would not do
34. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.
A. running
B. finishing
C. exhausting
D. working
35. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.
A. How a terrible
B. What terrible
C. What a terrible
D. How terrible
36. It is said that this washing powder will_______ clothes.
A. widen
B. enrich
C. soften
D. shorten
37. There are few_______ sites inside the city. Most of them are in the countryside.
A. history
B. historian
C. historic
D. historical
38. The instructions are rather __________. The children can hardly understand them.
A. embarrassed
B. embarrassing
C. confusing
D. confused
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39. Five dollars _______ enough for me. I don't need much.
A. is
B. were
C. was
D. are
40. I hear they are going to________ the old cinema and build a supermarket.
A. do away with
B. go down with
C. cut down on
D. get away with
V. Identify the error in each sentence.
41. I suggest that he goes to the doctor as soon as he returns from taking the exam.
A
B
C
D
42. Like his brother, Mike has chosen the economics as his major in the university.
A
B
C
D
43. Our new neighbors had been living in Arizona since ten years before moving to their present house.
A
B
C
D
44. In the whole I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not sure about your last point.
A
B
C
D
45. The explanation that our instructor gave us was different than the one yours give you.
A
B
C
D
VI. Read the passage and choose the correct answer.
Wood has long been a popular building material in North America because it has generally been
plentiful and cheap. Swedish settlers in Delaware built log cabins as early as 1630s. In New England, British
colonists built wooden “saltbox houses”. Most of the wooden homes of Colonial times could be built with
simple tools and minimal skills.
In the early 19th century, the standard wooden house was built with beams set into heavy posts and held
together with wooden pegs. This method of construction was time- consuming and required highly skilled
workers with special tools. The balloon- frame house, invented in 1833 in Chicago by a carpenter from Hartford,
Connecticut, used a frame of lightweight lumber, mostly 2x 4 and 2 x 6 inches. This type of house could be
assembled by any careful worker who could saw in a straight line and drive a nail.
This revolution in building was made possible by improved sawmills that could quickly cut boards to standard
sizes and the lower cost of lumber that resulted. There were also new machines that could produce huge
quantities of inexpensive nails. Skeptics predicted that a strong wind could send such houses flying through the
air like balloons and, at first "balloon frame" was a term of derision. But the light frames proved practical, and
wooden houses have been basically built this way ever since.
46. All of the following are factors in the development of the balloon- frame house EXCEPT______.
A. the invention of sophisticated tools
B. the falling price of lumber
C. the production of cheap nails
D. improvements in sawmills
47. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?
A. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
B. Saltbox houses.
C. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.
D. Balloon- frame houses.
48. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.
A. basic
B. innovative
C. time-consuming
D. revolutionary
49. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?
A. They were made of lightweight materials.
B. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
C. They could be easily expanded.
D. They could be moved from place to place.
50. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.
B. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
C. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.
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D. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
51. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Chicago
B. Sweden
C. Delaware
D. Connecticut
52. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.
A. affection
B. ridicule
C. ignorance
D. regret
53. Skeptics thought that the balloon- frame house would be _________.
A. expanded
B. blown away
C. raised
D. demolished
54. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. What was its inventor's name?
B. Where was it invented?
C. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
D. In what year was it invented?
55. Most of the wooden houses of Colonial times were ________.
A. easy to build
B. difficult to build
C. demanding
D. challenging
VII. 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 1 to 10.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child's upbringing can give it the ability to do
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a
person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The truth
lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's
ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities.
As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel."
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were
separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on
intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and
performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every
possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence
as the other, performed even better.
This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the
more a child's intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the
socioeconomic level of a child's family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as
this does not affect intelligence.
Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of
music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often
because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years' hard work and
training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining.
People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
* Marry an intelligent person.
* Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
* Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who
wants to become an outstanding musician.
56. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires ________________
A. good musical instruments
B. parental support and encouragement
C. wealthy and loving parents
D. an expensive education
57. The word "others" used in the first paragraph refers to
A. other people
B. other children
C. other geniuses
D. other scientists
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58. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that_________________.
A. different twins generally have different levels of ability
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
D. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
59. Scientists chose twins for their study because______________.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
60. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
61. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.
A. their own interests
B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their parents' interests
D. only their interests in computer games
62. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.
A. permitting them to follow their own interests
B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard
D. letting them play their own way
63. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in order
to become a genius________________.
A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
C. you need to have good health and good nourishment
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
64. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else"
B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"
C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
65. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
C. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
D. To become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
VIII. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
66. Today, household chores have been made much easier by electrical____________.
A. utilities
B. instruments
C. appliances
D. application
67. Until last year he was a_________ manager in the car factory.
A. production
B. producing
C. product
D. produce
68. The _________of the main building will be complemented by the landscaper’s design.
A. outer
B. exterior
C. outing
D. external
69. She was _______with friends at school because she always made them laugh.
A. familiar
B. attractive
C. popular
D. considerate
70. In the rush hour, the traffic________ its way over the bridge into the city.
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A. crawled
B. inched
C. forced
D. wormed
71. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.
A. hold
B. retain
C. reserve
D. bear
72. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.
A. Due to her agility and speed
B. Because she is agile and speed
C. Because agile and rapid
D. Because of rapid
73.________, we tried our best to complete it.
A. As though the homework was difficult
B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. Difficult as the homework was
D. Despite the homework was difficult
74. Frank: “ Do you know how old I am?”
Daisy:”_________________.”
A. I couldn’t help it
B. Don’t mention it
C. Happy birthday D. I haven’t a clue
75. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.
A. limited
B. made illegal
C. restricted
D. given away
IX. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
76. If it hadn't been for his carelessness, he would have finished the work.
A. He was careless because he had not finished the work.
B. If he were careful, he would finish the work.
C. Because he wasn't careless, he didn't finish the work.
D. If he had been more careful, he would have finished the work.
77. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.
A. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
B. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
C. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
D. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
78. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.
A. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.
B. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.
C. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
D. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
79. Throughout his life, the fisherman suffered from great poverty.
A. Although the fisherman was poor, he led a great life.
B. Poverty prevented the fisherman from enjoying life.
C. The fisherman was so poor that died young.
D. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty.
80. My brother is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
A. It is my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
B. It was my brother who is fond of reading the novels written by Hemingway.
C. It is the novels that are written by Hemingway are fond of by my brother.
D. It is Hemingway that my brother is fond of reading the novel.
_____________THE END___________________
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ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2
( Năm học 2010- 2011)
Đề số 123
1B
2D
3D
4D
5D
6B
7B
8D
9C
10B
11A
12C
13A
14C
15C
16A
17B
18C
19D
20C
21C
22C
23A
24B
25C
26A
27D
28B
29C
30D
31C
32A
33B
34C
35B
36D
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38C
39D
40B
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42D
43D
44C
45B
46A
47C
48A
49C
50C
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51C
52A
53C
54B
55C
56A
57C
58A
59A
60C
61D
62A
63C
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65B
66A
67A
68A
69A
70A
71A
72A
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74D
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76C
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