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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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