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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC – LẦN 1 Năm học: 2013 – 2014 Mã Đề: 139 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 1: A. irrational B. variety C. characterise D. facility 2: A. electrician B. traditional C. appropriate D. majority 3: A. facilitate B. intimacy C. participate D. hydrology 4: A. abnormal B. initial C. innocent D. impatient 5: A. catastrophe B. agriculture C. dictionary D. supervisor Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 6: The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, _____. A. so B. however C. even though D. yet 7: The village was _____ visible through the dense fog. A. mostly B. hard C. only D. barely 8: Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _____? A. will you B. don’t you C. can’t you D. do you 9: There was nothing they could do _____ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down. A. but B. instead of C. than D. unless 10: He _____ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead. A. must have gone B. should have gone C. couldn’t go D. didn’t have to go 11: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – “Me _____.” A. either B. so C. too D. neither 12: It’s imperative that _____ what to do when there is a fire. A. everyone knew B. everyone know C. everyone knows D. everyone knows about 13: “The inflation rate in Greece is five times _____ my country,” he said. A. more than B. as high as that in C. as many as that in D. as much as 14: _____ I might, I couldn’t open the door. A. No matter how hard B. However hard C. Try as D. All are correct. 15: Not having written about the required topic, _____ a low mark. A. my presentation was given B. I was given C. the teacher gave me D. All are correct. 16: The instructor blew his whistle and _____. A. off the runners were running B. off ran the runners C. off were running the runners D. the runners run off 17: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _____ day. A. foggy B. rainy C. snowy D. windy 18: The use of vitamin _____ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans. A. components B. materials C. ingredients D. supplements 19: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old _____. A. respectively B. separately C. respectfully D. independently 20: As the drug took _____, they boy became quieter. A. force B. action C. influence D. effect 21: Laura had a blazing _____ with Eddie and stormed out of the house. A. row B. word C. chat D. gossip 22: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost _____. A. deafened B. deafness C. deaf D. deafening 23: Mr. Smith is a _____ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do. A. dependent B. independent C. depending D. dependable 24: Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop _____ excuses! 1
A. having B. making C. doing D. taking 25: He came _____ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview. A. out of B. off C. over D. in for 26: She started the course two months ago but dropped _____ after only a month. A. in B. out C. off D. back 27: Why don’t you sit down and _____? A. make yourself at peace B. make it your own home C. make yourself at home D. make yourself at rest 28: - “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” - “_____” A. Not for me. B. Not at all. C. Never mind. D. Not enough. 29: - “Can I have another cup of tea?” – “_____” A. Be yourself. B. Do it yourself. C. Help yourself. D. Allow yourself. 30: - “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” – “Yes, just a minute. _____!” A. No longer B. I’m coming. C. I’d be OK D. I won’t finish 31: - “Can you help me with my essay?” – “_____” A. I think that, too. B. Yes, I’m afraid not. C. Not completely. D. Why not? 32: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “_____” A. You’re welcome. B. Good idea. Thanks. C. Thanks. I will. D. It’s my pleasure. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the SYNONYM of the underlined words in each of the following questions. 33: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast. A. minor comparison B. interesting resemblance C. significant difference D. complete coincidence 34: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. A. openly criticized B. publicly said C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following question. 35: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures. A. damaging B. beneficial C. severe D. physical Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 36 to 45. The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (36) _____ of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (37) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it. The idea that having a good cry do you (38) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (39) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (40) _____. Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (41) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (42) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically. Tears of emotion also help the body (43) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and calms can be very enjoyable - (44) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (45) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 2
36: A. witness B. evidence C. result D. display 37: A. evolve B. change C. develop D. alter 38: A. better B. fine C. good D. well 39: A. contain B. retain C. hold D. keep 40: A. construct B. achieve C. provide D. produce 41: A. curing B. treating C. healing D. improving 42: A. hint B. symbol C. feature D. sign 43: A. release B. rid C. loosen D. expel 44: A. consider B. remark C. distinguish D. regard 45: A. named B. entitled C. subtitled D. called Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions from 46 to 55. A fold culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is homogeneous in custom and race, with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed rituals. Order is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family, and interpersonal relationships are strong. Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently and slowly. There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties. Rather, each person is expected to perform a great variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the sexes. Most goods are handmade, and a subsistence economy prevails. Individualism is weakly developed in folk cultures, as are social classes. Unaltered folk cultures no longer exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada. Perhaps the nearest modern equivalent in Anglo-America is the Amish, a German American farming sect that largely renounces the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age. In Amish areas, horse-drawn buggies till serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not permitted to own automobiles. The Amish’s central religious concept of Demut, “humility”, clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity. Rarely do the Amish marry outside their sect. The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order. By contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly individualistic and constantly changing. Relationships tend to be impersonal, and a pronounced division of labor exists, leading to the establishment of many specialized professions. Secular institutions, of control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a money-based economy prevails. Because of these contrasts, “popular” may be viewed as clearly different from “folk”. The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations, Folk- made objects give way to their popular equivalent, usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time saving to use, or lends more prestige to the owner. 46: What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Two decades in modern society B. The influence of industrial technology C. The characteristics of “folk” and “popular” societies D. The specialization of labor in Canada and the United States 47: The word “homogeneous” is closest in meaning to _____. A. uniform B. general C. primitive D. traditional 48: Which of the following is typical of folk cultures? A. There is a money-based economy. B. Social change occurs slowly. C. Contact with other cultures is encouraged. D. Each person develops one specialized skill. 49: What does the author imply about the United States and Canada? A. They value folk cultures. B. They have no social classes. C. They have popular cultures. D. They do not value individualism. 50: The phrase “largely renounces” is closest in meaning to _____. A. generally rejects B. greatly modifies C. loudly declares D. often criticizes 51: What is the main source of order in Amish society? A. The government B. The economy C. The clan structure D. The religion 3
52: Which of the following statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support? A. A variety of religious practices is tolerated. B. Individualism and competition are important. C. Pre-modern technology is preferred. D. People are defined according to their class. 53: Which of the following would probably NOT be found in a folk culture? A. A carpenter B. A farmer C. A weaver D. A banker 54: The word “prevails” is closest in meaning to _____. A. dominates B. provides C. develops D. invests 55: Which of following is NOT given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by mass-produced objects? A. cost B. prestige C. quality D. convenience Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions from 56 to 65. Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China, the source of much of Hong Kong’s food, by 2050, a new report predicts. Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose. The report recommends building sea-walls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport reclamations. Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China. By 2050, about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of vegetation it supports, with tropical and subtropical forest conditions shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the desert is temperate. Crop-growing areas will expand but any benefit is expected to be negated by increased evaporation of moisture, making it too dry to grow crops such as rice. The growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland’s breadbasket. The rapid changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt. “China will produce smaller crops. In the central and northern areas, and the southern part, there will be decreased production because of water limitations”, Dr. Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday. Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the population - particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land. “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole”, he said. Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which release gases that trap heal in the atmosphere. World temperatures already have increased this century by about 6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6 degrees and 3.8 degrees by 2100. Dr. Leemans said China’s reliance on coal-fired power for its industrial growth did not bode well for the world climate. “I think the political and economic powers in China are much greater than the environmental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,” Dr. Leemans said. “China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind of research to see what is going to happen.” The climate change repot, which will be released tomorrow, focuses on China but Mr. David Melville of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the territory. Food supplies, for instance, could be affected by lower crop yields. “Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as well,” he said. Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening much of developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land. Current projections are that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on whether action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on that, not only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation - the whole lot,” Mr. Melville said, adding that sea walls would be needed. Depleted fresh water supplies would be another problem because increased evaporation would reduce levels. Mr. Melville said the general outlook 4
could be helped if Hong Kong used water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce fuel- burning. He also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency. 56: Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming? A. disastrous B. potentially disastrous C. relatively optimistic D. on balance things are going to be satisfactory 57: What is this passage? A. a report B. a preview of a report C. an article describing a response to a report D. an article previewing a report 58: Mr. David Melville suggests that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong. He thinks these measures could be _____. A. efficient B. sufficient C. insufficient D. inefficient 59: The main point of paragraph 3 is to describe _____. A. effects of changes in the climate of China on food production B. future changes in the climate of China. C. effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season D. projected future changes in the climate of China 60: The main point of paragraph 5 is to describe _____. A. global warming B. the effects of global warming C. the causes and projected effects of global warming D. the causes and effects of global warming 61: Why does the writer add the information in square brackets in paragraph 5? A. because the quote is from a second language user whose command of English is not perfect B. because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information given is necessary to understand the statement C. because the writer is quoting from another source D. because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words 62: In paragraph 7, which point is Mr. Melville NOT making? A. suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong B. suggesting that reclamation areas arc at risk C. criticising current safeguards D. making a call for action 63: How would you describe the Dr. Leeman’s attitude towards China? A. mainly favourable B. critical C. supportive in theory D. admiring 64: In paragraph 2, “negated” is closest in meaning to _____. A. made possible B. made ineffective C. reduced D. paid for 65: In paragraph 7, “depleted” could be replaced by which of the following? A. reduced B. poor C. decaying D. decimated Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 66: (A) A lot of people stop (B) smoking because they (C) are afraid their health will be affected and (D) early death. 67: He (A) has hardly never given a (B) more impressive (C) performance than (D) this. 68: A professor of (A) economy and history at our university (B) developed a new theory of the relationship (C) between historical events and (D) financial crises. 69: After analysing (A) the steep rise in profits (B) according to your report, (C) it was convinced that your (D) analyses were correct. 70: Bill was (A) about average in performance (B) in comparison (C) with other students in (D) his class. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 71: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour. A. It took Fiona an hour to type the report. B. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report. 5
C. Fiona finished the report an hour ago. D. Fiona will finish the report in an hour. 72: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly. A. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion. B. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly. C. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion. D. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly. 73: “We lost the last game because of the referee,” said the team captain. A. The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game. B. The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game. C. The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game. D. The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game. 74: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said. A. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic. B. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic. C. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher. D. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic. 75: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane. A. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press. B. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report. C. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report. D. Jane criticised Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press. 76: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm. A. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain. B. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain. C. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain. D. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm. 77: “We’re having a reunion this weekend. Why don’t you come?” John said to us. A. John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion. B. John didn’t understand why we came to a reunion. C. John cordially invited us to a reunion. D. John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion. 78: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet. A. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet. B. Peter could hardly live on little money. C. Peter got by on very little money. D. Peter found it hard to live on very little money. 79: The film didn’t come up to my expectations. A. I expected the film to end more abruptly. B. The film was as good as I expected. C. I expected the film to be more boring. D. The film fell short of my expectations. 80: She has lost her appetite recently. A. She hasn’t had any food recently. B. Her appetite has been very good. C. She has gone off food recently. D. She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently. THE END 6
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC – LẦN 1 Năm học: 2013 – 2014 Mã Đề: 298 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the SYNONYM of the underlined words in each of the following questions. 1. Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast. A. minor comparison B. interesting resemblance C. significant difference D. complete coincidence 2. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. A. openly criticized B. publicly said C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following question. 3. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures. A. damaging B. beneficial C. severe D. physical Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 4: “We’re having a reunion this weekend. Why don’t you come?” John said to us. A. John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion. B. John didn’t understand why we came to a reunion. C. John cordially invited us to a reunion. D. John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion. 5: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane. A. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press. B. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report. C. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report. D. Jane criticised Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press. 6: “We lost the last game because of the referee,” said the team captain. A. The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game. B. The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game. C. The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game. D. The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game. 7: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm. A. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain. B. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain. C. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain. D. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm. 8: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour. A. It took Fiona an hour to type the report. B. Fiona finished the report an hour ago. C. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report. D. Fiona will finish the report in an hour. 9: She has lost her appetite recently. A. She hasn’t had any food recently. B. Her appetite has been very good. C. She has gone off food recently. D. She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently. 10: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet. A. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet. B. Peter could hardly live on little money. C. Peter got by on very little money. D. Peter found it hard to live on very little money. 7
11: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly. A. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly. B. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion. C. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion. D. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly. 12: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said. A. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic. B. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic. C. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher. D. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic. 13: The film didn’t come up to my expectations. A. I expected the film to end more abruptly. B. The film was as good as I expected. C. I expected the film to be more boring. D. The film fell short of my expectations. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 14: The village was _____ visible through the dense fog. A. only B. hard C. barely D. mostly 15: The use of vitamin _____ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans. A. components B. supplements C. ingredients D. materials 16: - “Can I have another cup of tea?” – “_____” A. Allow yourself. B. Do it yourself. C. Be yourself. D. Help yourself. 17: He _____ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead. A. must have gone B. should have gone C. didn’t have to go D. couldn’t go 18: - “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” - “_____” A. Not for me. B. Not enough. C. Not at all. D. Never mind. 19: There was nothing they could do _____ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down. A. than B. unless C. instead of D. but 20: - “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” – “Yes, just a minute. _____!” A. I’m coming. B. No longer C. I’d be OK D. I won’t finish 21: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “_____” A. You’re welcome. B. Good idea. Thanks. C. Thanks. I will. D. It’s my pleasure. 22: Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop _____ excuses! A. having B. making C. doing D. taking 23: It’s imperative that _____ what to do when there is a fire. A. everyone knows about B. everyone know C. everyone knows D. everyone knew 24: He came _____ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview. A. off B. out of C. over D. in for 25: Not having written about the required topic, _____ a low mark. A. the teacher gave me B. I was given C. my presentation was given D. All are correct. 26: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old _____. A. respectively B. separately C. respectfully D. independently 27: As the drug took _____, they boy became quieter. A. force B. action C. influence D. effect 28: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – “Me _____.” A. too B. neither C. either D. so 29: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost _____. A. deafened B. deafness C. deaf D. deafening 30: Mr. Smith is a _____ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do. A. dependent B. independent C. depending D. dependable 8
31: _____ I might, I couldn’t open the door. A. However hard B. No matter how hard C. Try as D. All are correct. 32: The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, _____. A. however B. yet C. even though D. so 33: She started the course two months ago but dropped _____ after only a month. A. in B. out C. off D. back 34: Why don’t you sit down and _____? A. make yourself at peace B. make it your own home C. make yourself at home D. make yourself at rest 35: - “Can you help me with my essay?” – “_____” A. Why not? B. Yes, I’m afraid not. C. Not completely. D. I think that, too. 36: The instructor blew his whistle and _____. A. the runners run off B. off ran the runners C. off were running the runners D. off the runners were running 37: “The inflation rate in Greece is five times _____ my country,” he said. A. as much as B. more than C. as high as that in D. as many as that in 38: Laura had a blazing _____ with Eddie and stormed out of the house. A. row B. chat C. gossip D. word 39: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _____ day. A. rainy B. foggy C. snowy D. windy 40: Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _____? A. don’t you B. will you C. do you D. can’t you Cloze test: Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage (from 41 to 50). The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (41)_____ of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (42) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it. The idea that having a good cry do you (43)_____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (44)_____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (45)_____. Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (46)_____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (47)_____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically. Tears of emotion also help the body (48)_____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and calms can be very enjoyable - (49)_____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (50) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 41: A. display B. witness C. result D. evidence 42: A. evolve B. alter C. develop D. change 43: A. better B. well C. good D. fine 44: A. retain B. keep C. contain D. hold 45: A. provide B. produce C. construct D. achieve 46: A. treating B. curing C. healing D. improving 47: A. symbol B. hint C. feature D. sign 48: A. release B. loosen C. expel D. rid 49: A. distinguish B. regard C. consider D. remark 9
50: A. named B. called C. entitled D. subtitled Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 51 to 60). Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China, the source of much of Hong Kong’s food, by 2050, a new report predicts. Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose. The report recommends building sea-walls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport reclamations. Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China. By 2050, about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of vegetation it supports, with tropical and subtropical forest conditions shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the desert is temperate. Crop-growing areas will expand but any benefit is expected to be negated by increased evaporation of moisture, making it too dry to grow crops such as rice. The growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland’s breadbasket. The rapid changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt. “China will produce smaller crops. In the central and northern areas, and the southern part, there will be decreased production because of water limitations”, Dr. Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday. Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the population - particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land. “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole”, he said. Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which release gases that trap heal in the atmosphere. World temperatures already have increased this century by about 6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6 degrees and 3.8 degrees by 2100. Dr. Leemans said China’s reliance on coal-fired power for its industrial growth did not bode well for the world climate. “I think the political and economic powers in China are much greater than the environmental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,” Dr. Leemans said. “China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind of research to see what is going to happen.” The climate change repot, which will be released tomorrow, focuses on China but Mr. David Melville of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the territory. Food supplies, for instance, could be affected by lower crop yields. “Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as well,” he said. Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening much of developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land. Current projections are that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on whether action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on that, not only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation - the whole lot,” Mr. Melville said, adding that sea walls would be needed. Depleted fresh water supplies would be another problem because increased evaporation would reduce levels. Mr. Melville said the general outlook could be helped if Hong Kong used water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce fuel- burning. He also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency. 51: Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming? A. disastrous B. potentially disastrous C. relatively optimistic D. on balance things are going to be satisfactory 52: What is this passage? A. a report B. a preview of a report C. an article describing a response to a report D. an article previewing a report 53: Mr. David Melville suggests that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong. He thinks these measures could be _____. A. efficient B. sufficient C. insufficient D. inefficient 10
54: The main point of paragraph 3 is to describe _____. A. effects of changes in the climate of China on food production B. future changes in the climate of China. C. effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season D. projected future changes in the climate of China 55: The main point of paragraph 5 is to describe _____. A. global warming B. the effects of global warming C. the causes and projected effects of global warming D. the causes and effects of global warming 56: Why does the writer add the information in square brackets in paragraph 5? A. because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information given is necessary to understand the statement B. because the quote is from a second language user whose command of English is not perfect C. because the writer is quoting from another source D. because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words 57: In paragraph 7, which point is Mr. Melville NOT making? A. suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong B. suggesting that reclamation areas arc at risk C. criticising current safeguards D. making a call for action 58: How would you describe the Dr. Leeman’s attitude towards China? A. critical B. mainly favourable C. supportive in theory D. admiring 59: In paragraph 2, “negated” is closest in meaning to _____. A. made possible B. made ineffective C. reduced D. paid for 60: In paragraph 7, “depleted” could be replaced by which of the following? A. reduced B. poor C. decaying D. decimated Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 61 to 70). A fold culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is homogeneous in custom and race, with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed rituals. Order is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family, and interpersonal relationships are strong. Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently and slowly. There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties. Rather, each person is expected to perform a great variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the sexes. Most goods are handmade, and a subsistence economy prevails. Individualism is weakly developed in folk cultures, as are social classes. Unaltered folk cultures no longer exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada. Perhaps the nearest modern equivalent in Anglo-America is the Amish, a German American farming sect that largely renounces the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age. In Amish areas, horse-drawn buggies till serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not permitted to own automobiles. The Amish’s central religious concept of Demut, “humility”, clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity. Rarely do the Amish marry outside their sect. The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order. By contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly individualistic and constantly changing. Relationships tend to be impersonal, and a pronounced division of labor exists, leading to the establishment of many specialized professions. Secular institutions, of control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a money-based economy prevails. Because of these contrasts, “popular” may be viewed as clearly different from “folk”. The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations, Folk- made objects give way to their popular equivalent, usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time saving to use, or lends more prestige to the owner. 11
61: What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Two decades in modern society B. The characteristics of “folk” and “popular” societies C. The influence of industrial technology D. The specialization of labor in Canada and the United States 62: The word “homogeneous” is closest in meaning to _____. A. uniform B. traditional C. primitive D. general 63: Which of the following is typical of folk cultures? A. Each person develops one specialized skill. B. Social change occurs slowly. C. There is a money-based economy. D. Contact with other cultures is encouraged. 64: What does the author imply about the United States and Canada? A. They have no social classes. B. They value folk cultures. C. They do not value individualism. D. They have popular cultures. 65: The phrase “largely renounces” is closest in meaning to _____. A. often criticizes B. generally rejects C. loudly declares D. greatly modifies 66: What is the main source of order in Amish society? A. The government B. The economy C. The clan structure D. The religion 67: Which of the following statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support? A. Pre-modern technology is preferred. B. Individualism and competition are important. C. A variety of religious practices is tolerated. D. People are defined according to their class. 68: Which of the following would probably NOT be found in a folk culture? A. A banker B. A farmer C. A carpenter D. A weaver 69: The word “prevails” is closest in meaning to _____. A. provides B. dominates C. invests D. develops 70: Which of following is NOT given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by mass-produced objects? A. convenience B. quality C. prestige D. cost Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 71: A. abnormal B. initial C. innocent D. impatient 72: A. catastrophe B. agriculture C. dictionary D. supervisor 73: A. appropriate B. electrician C. majority D. traditional 74: A. irrational B. variety C. facility D. characterise 75: A. facilitate B. intimacy C. participate D. hydrology Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 76: (A) A lot of people stop (B) smoking because they (C) are afraid their health will be affected and (D) early death. 77: He (A) has hardly never given a (B) more impressive (C) performance than (D) this. 78: After analysing (A) the steep rise in profits (B) according to your report, (C) it was convinced that your (D) analyses were correct. 79: Bill was (A) about average in performance (B) in comparison (C) with other students in (D) his class. 80: A professor of (A) economy and history at our university (B) developed a new theory of the relationship (C) between historical events and (D) financial crises. THE END 12
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC – LẦN 1 Năm học: 2013 – 2014 Mã Đề: 364 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1: - “Are you ready, Kate? There’s not much time left.” – “Yes, just a minute. _____!” A. I’m coming. B. I won’t finish C. No longer D. I’d be OK 2: He _____ to the doctor after the accident, but he continued to play instead. A. couldn’t go B. didn’t have to go C. must have gone D. should have gone 3: There was nothing they could do _____ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down. A. unless B. than C. but D. instead of 4: Not having written about the required topic, _____ a low mark. A. the teacher gave me B. my presentation was given C. I was given D. All are correct. 5: The village was _____ visible through the dense fog. A. mostly B. barely C. only D. hard 6: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost _____. A. deafening B. deafness C. deaf D. deafened 7: He came _____ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview. A. off B. in for C. out of D. over 8: - “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” - “_____” A. Never mind. B. Not for me. C. Not at all. D. Not enough. 9: She started the course two months ago but dropped _____ after only a month. A. in B. out C. off D. back 10: It’s imperative that _____ what to do when there is a fire. A. everyone knows about B. everyone knew C. everyone knows D. everyone know 11: Laura had a blazing _____ with Eddie and stormed out of the house. A. chat B. row C. gossip D. word 12: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old _____. A. respectively B. separately C. respectfully D. independently 13: The use of vitamin _____ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans. A. components B. materials C. supplements D. ingredients 14: The instructor blew his whistle and _____. A. off were running the runners B. off the runners were running C. the runners run off D. off ran the runners 15: The sky was cloudy and foggy. We went to the beach, _____. A. however B. yet C. even though D. so 16: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “_____” A. It’s my pleasure. B. Thanks. I will. C. You’re welcome. D. Good idea. Thanks. 17: _____ I might, I couldn’t open the door. A. However hard B.No matter how hard C. Try as D. All are correct. 18: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _____ day. A. rainy B. foggy C. snowy D. windy 19: As the drug took _____, they boy became quieter. A. influence B. force C. effect D. action 20: Why don’t you sit down and _____? A. make yourself at peace B. make it your own home 13
C. make yourself at home D. make yourself at rest 21: - “Can you help me with my essay?” – “_____” A. Why not? B. Yes, I’m afraid not. C. Not completely. D. I think that, too. 22: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – “Me _____.” A. neither B. too C. either D. so 23: “The inflation rate in Greece is five times _____ my country,” he said. A. as much as B. more than C. as high as that in D. as many as that in 24: Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop _____ excuses! A. having B. taking C. making D. doing 25: Buy me a newspaper on your way back, _____? A. don’t you B. will you C. do you D. can’t you 26: - “Can I have another cup of tea?” – “_____” A. Be yourself. B. Do it yourself. C. Allow yourself. D. Help yourself. 27: Mr. Smith is a _____ person. If he says he will do something, you know that he will do. A. dependent B. independent C. depending D. dependable Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 28: He (A) has hardly never given a (B) more impressive (C) performance than (D) this. 29: After analysing (A) the steep rise in profits (B) according to your report, (C) it was convinced that your (D) analyses were correct. 30: A professor of (A) economy and history at our university (B) developed a new theory of the relationship (C) between historical events and (D) financial crises. 31: (A) A lot of people stop (B) smoking because they (C) are afraid their health will be affected and (D) early death. 32: Bill was (A) about average in performance (B) in comparison (C) with other students in (D) his class. Cloze test: Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage (from 33 to 42). The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (33)_____ of an aquatic past, but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (34) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it. The idea that having a good cry do you (35)_____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (36)_____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain, this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (37)_____. Unfortunately, in our society, we impose restrictions upon this naturally (38)_____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (39)_____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically. Tears of emotion also help the body (40)_____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts and calms can be very enjoyable - (41)_____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (42) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together. 33: A. evidence B. result C. witness D. display 34: A. develop B. evolve C. change D. alter 35: A. better B. good C. well D. fine 36: A. contain B. keep C. retain D. hold 37: A. provide B. produce C. achieve D. construct 38: A. healing B. treating C. improving D. curing 14
39: A. sign B. feature C. hint D. symbol 40: A. release B. expel C. rid D. loosen 41: A. regard B. distinguish C. consider D. remark 42: A. named B. called C. entitled D. subtitled Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 43 to 52). Global warming could cause drought and possibly famine in China, the source of much of Hong Kong’s food, by 2050, a new report predicts. Hong Kong could also be at risk from flooding as sea levels rose. The report recommends building sea-walls around low-lying areas such as the new port and airport reclamations. Published by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the report, which includes work by members of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences, uses the most recent projections on climate change to point to a gloomy outlook for China. By 2050, about 30 to 40 per cent of the country will experience changes in the type of vegetation it supports, with tropical and subtropical forest conditions shifting northward and hot desert conditions rising in the west where currently the desert is temperate. Crop-growing areas will expand but any benefit is expected to be negated by increased evaporation of moisture, making it too dry to grow crops such as rice. The growing season also is expected to alter, becoming shorter in southern and central China, the mainland’s breadbasket. The rapid changes make it unlikely that plants could adapt. “China will produce smaller crops. In the central and northern areas, and the southern part, there will be decreased production because of water limitations”, Dr. Rik Leemans, one of the authors of the report, said during a brief visit to the territory yesterday. Famine could result because of the demands of feeding the population - particularly if it grows - and the diminished productivity of the land. “It looks very difficult for the world as a whole”, he said. Global warming is caused by the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which release gases that trap heal in the atmosphere. World temperatures already have increased this century by about 6 degrees Celsius and are projected to rise by between 1.6 degrees and 3.8 degrees by 2100. Dr. Leemans said China’s reliance on coal-fired power for its industrial growth did not bode well for the world climate. “I think the political and economic powers in China are much greater than the environmental powers, and [greenhouse gas emissions] could accelerate,” Dr. Leemans said. “China is not taking the problem seriously yet, although it is trying to incorporate this kind of research to see what is going to happen.” The climate change repot, which will be released tomorrow, focuses on China but Mr. David Melville of WWF-Hong Kong said some of the depressing scenarios could apply to the territory. Food supplies, for instance, could be affected by lower crop yields. “Maybe we could afford to import food from elsewhere but you have to keep in mind that the type of changes experienced in southern China will take place elsewhere as well,” he said. Sea levels could rise as glaciers melted and the higher temperatures expanded the size of the oceans, threatening much of developed Hong Kong which is built on reclaimed land. Current projections are that sea levels worldwide will rise by 15 to 90 centimetres by 2100, depending on whether action is taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “Hong Kong has substantial areas built on reclaimed land and sea level rises could impact on that, not only on Chek Lap Kok but the West Kowloon Reclamation and the Central and Western Reclamation - the whole lot,” Mr. Melville said, adding that sea walls would be needed. Depleted fresh water supplies would be another problem because increased evaporation would reduce levels. Mr. Melville said the general outlook could be helped if Hong Kong used water less wastefully and encouraged energy efficiency to reduce fuel- burning. He also called on the West to help China improve its efficiency. 43: Overall, what sort of picture is painted of the future effects of global warming? A. relatively optimistic B. potentially disastrous C. disastrous D. on balance things are going to be satisfactory 44: What is this passage? A. an article describing a response to a report B. a report C. a preview of a report D. an article previewing a report 15
45: Mr. David Melville suggests that in future more food could be imported into Hong Kong. He thinks these measures could be _____. A. sufficient B. efficient C. inefficient D. insufficient 46: The main point of paragraph 3 is to describe _____. A. projected future changes in the climate of China B. future changes in the climate of China. C. effects of changes in the climate of China on the growing season D. effects of changes in the climate of China on food production 47: The main point of paragraph 5 is to describe _____. A. the effects of global warming B. the causes and effects of global warming C. global warming D. the causes and projected effects of global warming 48: Why does the writer add the information in square brackets in paragraph 5? A. because the quote is from a second language user whose command of English is not perfect B. because the writer is quoting from another source C. because the writer wants to emphasize the meaning of these words D. because, although they are not part of the original quote, the additional information given is necessary to understand the statement 49: In paragraph 7, which point is Mr. Melville NOT making? A. criticising current safeguards B. suggesting that there is a potential disaster in Hong Kong C. suggesting that reclamation areas arc at risk D. making a call for action 50: How would you describe the Dr. Leeman’s attitude towards China? A. critical B. admiring C. mainly favourable D. supportive in theory 51: In paragraph 2, “negated” is closest in meaning to _____. A. reduced B. made ineffective C. paid for D. made possible 52: In paragraph 7, “depleted” could be replaced by which of the following? A. poor B. reduced C. decimated D. decaying Reading comprehension: Read the text and choose the best answer (from 53 to 62). A fold culture is small, isolated, cohesive, conservative, nearly self-sufficient group that is homogeneous in custom and race, with a strong family or clan structure and highly developed rituals. Order is maintained through sanctions based in the religion or family, and interpersonal relationships are strong. Tradition is paramount, and change comes infrequently and slowly. There is relatively little division of labor into specialized duties. Rather, each person is expected to perform a great variety of tasks, though duties may differ between the sexes. Most goods are handmade, and a subsistence economy prevails. Individualism is weakly developed in folk cultures, as are social classes. Unaltered folk cultures no longer exist in industrialized countries such as the United States and Canada. Perhaps the nearest modern equivalent in Anglo-America is the Amish, a German American farming sect that largely renounces the products and labor saving devices of the industrial age. In Amish areas, horse-drawn buggies till serve as a local transportation device, and the faithful are not permitted to own automobiles. The Amish’s central religious concept of Demut, “humility”, clearly reflects the weakness of individualism and social class so typical of folk cultures, and there is a corresponding strength of Amish group identity. Rarely do the Amish marry outside their sect. The religion, a variety of the Mennonite faith, provides the principal mechanism for maintaining order. By contrast, a popular culture is a large heterogeneous group, often highly individualistic and constantly changing. Relationships tend to be impersonal, and a pronounced division of labor exists, leading to the establishment of many specialized professions. Secular institutions, of control such as the police and army take the place of religion and family in maintaining order, and a money-based economy prevails. Because of these contrasts, “popular” may be viewed as clearly different from “folk”. 16
The popular is replacing the folk in industrialized countries and in many developing nations, Folk- made objects give way to their popular equivalent, usually because the popular item is more quickly or cheaply produced, is easier or time saving to use, or lends more prestige to the owner. 53: What does the passage mainly discuss? A. The influence of industrial technology B. The specialization of labor in Canada and the United States C. Two decades in modern society D. The characteristics of “folk” and “popular” societies 54: The word “homogeneous” is closest in meaning to _____. A. general B. traditional C. primitive D. uniform 55: Which of the following is typical of folk cultures? A. Contact with other cultures is encouraged. B. Each person develops one specialized skill. C. Social change occurs slowly. D. There is a money-based economy. 56: What does the author imply about the United States and Canada? A. They value folk cultures. B. They do not value individualism. C. They have no social classes. D. They have popular cultures. 57: The phrase “largely renounces” is closest in meaning to _____. A. often criticizes B. greatly modifies C. generally rejects D. loudly declares 58: What is the main source of order in Amish society? A. The economy B. The government C. The religion D. The clan structure 59: Which of the following statements about Amish beliefs does the passage support? A. Individualism and competition are important. B. A variety of religious practices is tolerated. C. Pre-modern technology is preferred. D. People are defined according to their class. 60: Which of the following would probably NOT be found in a folk culture? A. A weaver B. A farmer C. A banker D. A carpenter 61: The word “prevails” is closest in meaning to _____. A. invests B. develops C. provides D. dominates 62: Which of following is NOT given as a reason why folk-made objects are replaced by mass-produced objects? A. prestige B. quality C. convenience D. cost Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the SYNONYM of the underlined words in each of the following questions. 63: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast. A. minor comparison B. interesting resemblance C. significant difference D. complete coincidence 64: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. A. openly criticized B. publicly said C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following question. 65: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures. A. damaging B. beneficial C. severe D. physical Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 66: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane. A. Jane criticised Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press. B. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report. C. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report. 17
D. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press. 67: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm. A. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain. B. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain. C. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain. D. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm. 68: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said. A. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic. B. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic. C. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher. D. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic. 69: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly. A. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly. B. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion. C. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion. D. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly. 70: She has lost her appetite recently. A. She hasn’t had any food recently. B. Her appetite has been very good. C. She has gone off food recently. D. She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently. 71: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour. A. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report. B. Fiona finished the report an hour ago. C. It took Fiona an hour to type the report. D. Fiona will finish the report in an hour. 72: “We lost the last game because of the referee,” said the team captain. A. The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game. B. The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game. C. The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game. D. The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game. 73: The film didn’t come up to my expectations. A. I expected the film to end more abruptly. B. The film was as good as I expected. C. I expected the film to be more boring. D. The film fell short of my expectations. 74: “We’re having a reunion this weekend. Why don’t you come?” John said to us. A. John didn’t understand why we came to a reunion. B. John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion. C. John cordially invited us to a reunion. D. John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion. 75: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet. A. Peter could hardly live on little money. B. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet. C. Peter found it hard to live on very little money. D. Peter got by on very little money. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 76: A. intimacy B. facilitate C. participate D. hydrology 77: A. traditional B. appropriate C. majority D. electrician 78: A. variety B. irrational C. facility D. characterise 79: A. supervisor B. agriculture C. catastrophe D. dictionary 80: A. abnormal B. innocent C. impatient D. initial THE END 18
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC – LẦN 1 Năm học: 2013 – 2014 Mã Đề: 470 Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. 1: “You shouldn’t have leaked our confidential report to the press, Frank!” said Jane. A. Jane blamed Frank for having flattered the press with their confidential report. B. Jane suspected that Frank had leaked their confidential report to the press. C. Jane criticised Frank for having disclosed their confidential report to the press. D. Jane accused Frank of having cheated the press with their confidential report. 2: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly. A. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly. B. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion. C. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly. D. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion. 3: “If I were you, I would not choose to write about such a sensitive topic,” the teacher said. A. I was blamed for writing about such a sensitive topic by the teacher. B. The teacher advised me on writing about such a sensitive topic. C. I was ordered by the teacher not to write about such a sensitive topic. D. The teacher advised me against writing about such a sensitive topic. 4: “We’re having a reunion this weekend. Why don’t you come?” John said to us. A. John cordially invited us to a reunion. B. John simply asked us why we wouldn’t come to a reunion. C. John asked us why we didn’t come to a reunion. D. John didn’t understand why we came to a reunion. 5: The film didn’t come up to my expectations. A. I expected the film to end more abruptly. B. The film was as good as I expected. C. I expected the film to be more boring. D. The film fell short of my expectations. 6: Peter had very little money but managed to make ends meet. A. Having little money, Peter couldn’t make ends meet. B. Peter could hardly live on little money. C. Peter got by on very little money. D. Peter found it hard to live on very little money. 7: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour. A. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report. B. Fiona finished the report an hour ago. C. It took Fiona an hour to type the report. D. Fiona will finish the report in an hour. 8: She has lost her appetite recently. A. She hasn’t had any food recently. B. She has gone off food recently. C. She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently. D. Her appetite has been very good. 9: “We lost the last game because of the referee,” said the team captain. A. The team captain admitted to the referee that they had lost the last game. B. The team captain blamed the referee for their loss in the last game. C. The team captain refused to tell the referee about their loss in the last game. D. The team captain said that without the referee, they might have lost the last game. 10: They couldn’t climb up the mountain because of the storm. A. The storm discouraged them from climbing up the mountain. B. Their climbing up the mountain was unable due to the storm. C. The storm made them impossible to climb up the mountain. D. The storm made it not capable of climbing up the mountain. 19
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. 11: A. intimacy B. facilitate C. participate D. hydrology 12: A. variety B. irrational C. facility D. characterise 13: A. initial B. innocent C. abnormal D. impatient 14: A. traditional B. appropriate C. majority D. electrician 15: A. supervisor B. agriculture C. catastrophe D. dictionary Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 16: A professor of (A) economy and history at our university (B) developed a new theory of the relationship (C) between historical events and (D) financial crises. 17: He (A) has hardly never given a (B) more impressive (C) performance than (D) this. 18: After analysing (A) the steep rise in profits (B) according to your report, (C) it was convinced that your (D) analyses were correct. 19: (A) A lot of people stop (B) smoking because they (C) are afraid their health will be affected and (D) early death. 20: Bill was (A) about average in performance (B) in comparison (C) with other students in (D) his class. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the SYNONYM of the underlined words in each of the following questions. 21: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast. A. minor comparison B. interesting resemblance C. significant difference D. complete coincidence 22: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. A. openly criticized B. publicly said C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following question. 23: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures. A. damaging B. beneficial C. severe D. physical Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 24: _____ I might, I couldn’t open the door. A. However hard B. No matter how hard C. Try as D. All are correct. 25: “I will never go mountaineering again.” – “Me _____.” A. neither B. too C. either D. so 26: The village was _____ visible through the dense fog. A. barely B. mostly C. hard D. only 27: Martha, Julia and Mark are 17, 19 and 20 years old _____. A. independently B. respectfully C. separately D. respectively 28: Even if you are rich, you should save some money for a _____ day. A. foggy B. rainy C. windy D. snowy 29: We walk in streets where the noise of traffic is almost _____. A. deafening B. deafened C. deafness D. deaf 30: Laura had a blazing _____ with Eddie and stormed out of the house. A. gossip B. row C. word D. chat 31: - “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” - “_____” A. It’s my pleasure. B. Thanks. I will. C. You’re welcome. D. Good idea. Thanks. 20