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ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP LẦN 3 NĂM HỌC 2014 – 2015 Môn: TIẾNG ANH-Lớp 12 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể phát đề ĐỀ GỐC

A. displays C. delays B. pays D. says CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. 2. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others. A. clothes B. southern C. south D. northern

A. refugee B. decisive D. committee

B. photograph A. infamous C. coherent D. introvert

3. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others. C. catastrophe 4. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others. 5. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the others. C. benefactor A. obedience D. moustache

B. curriculum 6. She's going to the photographer's ______. A. that her photograph be taken C. to have her photograph taken B. to have her photograph taking D. to have taken her photograph

7. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the _____ that the matter was confidential. D. foundations C. grounds B. excuses A. reasons 8. _____ I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him face the music now. A. Many a time B. Many the time C. Quite a time D. For a time

D. except A. other B. apart C. else

9. He was deaf to everything _____ than what he wanted to hear. 10. In 1975, the successful space probe to __________ beginning to send information back to earth. A. Venus the B. Venus it was C. Venus was D. Venus

B. may A. must D. should to C. might

C. from A. over B. than D. to

C. is longer than D. longer than is A. in length like B. long is 11. I’ve got an awful headache. If I see a chemist’s, I _____ buy some aspirins. 12. Most people prefer flying _____ going by the sea because it’s too much faster. 13. The film Lawrence of Arabia is three hours and forty-one minutes long, one minute ____ Gone with the Wind. 14. My sister lives so far away that we only see each other once in a ________. A. long time B. blue moon C. red planet D. dark night 15. The recommendation that all people affected by the storm _____ immediately was approved. A. must be evacuated C. ought to be evacuated B. be evacuated D. had to be evacuated 16. Peter, Harry and Chuck were first, second, and third ___ in the school cross-country race. A. respectively C. responsively D. tremendously

B. actively 17. I realized _______ that he was a thief. B. all along A. sooner or later C. at the beginning D. eventually

B. much like those C. like much those D. like much that. A. much like that 18. In many aspects, the problems that John faced are ____ a young man and woman might face today. 19. - “Would you like a cup of tea?" - “__________”

B. I could do with one! D. Don't mention it.

A. Yes. I usually drink coffee! C. It isn't my cup of tea! - “___________” 20. - "Make yourself at home." A. Not at all. Don't mention it. C. That's very nice. Thank you. B. Thanks. Same to you. D. Yes, can I help you?

B. Despite D. Although A. Although is C. Even though it

A. couldn’t have bought C. couldn’t buy B. needn’t have bought D. didn’t need to buy

C. incompetence B. disabilities A. inabilities D. immature

D. dispassionately B. ardently C. happily A. lazily

21. _____ invisible to the unaided eye, ultraviolet light can be detected in a number of ways. 22. Widely reproduced in magazine and books _____. A. Ansel Adams depicted the Western wilderness in his photographs B. the Western wilderness was depicted in the photographs of Ansel Adams C. Ansel Adams’ photographs depicted the Western wilderness D. it was through his photographs that Ansel Adams depicted the Western wilderness 23. - “I bought two bottles of milk.” - “You _______ milk; we have heaps of it in the house.” 24. In the larger communities, special schools are provided for children who have physical or developmental ___. 25. Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence. There used to be a shop at the end of the street but it went out of business a year ago. A. closed up B. closed C. closed down D. closed into 26. Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence. He had been studying so zealously that he graduated from college first in his class. 27. Choose the word that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence. Stay wherever you are and wait for further instruction. A. example B. additional C. immediate D. official

B. stay unchanged C. remain unstable D. fluctuate

28. Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. restrain 29. Choose the phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence. She gave me everything including her true love.

A. except from her true love C. excluding her true love B. enclosing with her true love D. apart for her true love

A B C D

30. Which is wrong? The dispute between Alice, William, and me must be resolved if we are to work together effectively. A B C D 31. Which is wrong? Now that I no longer have to wear uniform, I'll be able to wear which I want. A B C D 32. Which is wrong? Go on doing the other exercise after you have finished this one. 33. Which is wrong? I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are making to the environment. A B C D

34. Which is wrong? In 1970, a Canadian scientist proved that warm water froze more quickly than cold water. A B C D

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer:

In the United States and other developed countries, air-conditioning is so common that it is difficult to remember what life was like before it existed. First invented in 1902 in Buffalo, New York, air-conditioning keeps homes, cars, offices, and shopping centers cool and dry, all at the push of a button. While many may consider air-conditioning one of life’s necessary luxuries, few are aware of how air-conditioning has changed

many aspects of the way we now live. One of the first areas where air-conditioning had an impact was in industry. In the early 1900s, factory owners began to use air-conditioning to create better conditions for the storage of supplies. Before long, however, they realized that air-conditioning was also useful on the factory floor, as it resulted in higher production levels. Air-conditioning has undoubtedly been an important factor in the growth of industry, since it allows manufacturing to continue at the same pace all year round even in the warmest climates.

Air-conditioning next became common in movie theaters, offices, and stores. Then, after the end of the Second World War, smaller, less expensive air-conditioning units became available, and this made air- conditioning affordable for private homes. Many of the returning soldiers and their new families moved to the suburbs outside America’s major cities with a desire to put the war behind them and live the good life. Air- conditioned homes were part of that life, and this led to a number of important changes in American society. One big change was in architecture. Formerly, homes were built with high ceilings and second stories so that hot air could rise away from main living areas in the summer. With air-conditioning, inexpensive one-level homes could be kept cool in the hottest weather. Additionally, many homes once had front porches where American families gathered in the evening to escape the heat. Family members could talk to each other and to neighbors or passers-by. With air-conditioning, however, porches disappeared from new houses and people moved indoors instead. Along with other factors, such as the invention of television, this led to a weakening of Americans’ sense of community.

The rise of air-conditioning also allowed the creation of large malls with shops, walkways, movie theaters, and restaurants that are comfortable all the year round. In suburban America in the second half of the twentieth century, the air-conditioned mall became the preferred place to go for shopping or for an afternoon’s entertainment. Shoppers stopped going to the town and city centers, which led to the closing of many small family-owned businesses, and to the general decline of downtown areas.

35. In developed countries, air-conditioning is _____.

A. very popular C. liked by everyone B. difficult to remember D. expensive 36. Air-conditioning first had a great influence on _____.

A. industrial workers C. stored supplies B. industrial suppliers D. factory owners 37. Air-conditioning was found useful in factories as it _____.

A. improved productivity C. stopped the temperature drop B. made the level higher D. created favourable conditions for customers 38. The word “undoubtedly” in line 9 of the first paragraph can be best replaced by _____.

A. suspiciously C. surprisingly B. obviously D. unfortunately 39. The word “pace” in line 10 of the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____. A. speed B. rate D. time C. cost 40. During the 2nd World War, air-conditioning was _____. A. expensive B. cheap C. popular D. affordable 41. After the 2nd World War, air-conditioning was considered as an aspect of _____. A. a luxury B. the good life C. a private home D. a common life 42. The popularity of air-conditioning encouraged the formation of _____.

A. shopping malls C. agricultural use B. family-owned businesses D. city centres

43. It can be inferred from the passage that in the other half of the 20th century, family-owned shops were _____.

A. air-conditioned C. very popular B. not air-conditioned D. dominating 44. The best title of the passage is _____.

A. Air-conditioning and private life B. The influence of air-conditioning on people’s life

C. The invention of air-conditioners D. Air-conditioning and history Choose the most suitable option to complete the passage:

Islands are geographical (45) ______ that are completely surrounded by water, yet many islands are (46) ________ a rich assortment of plant life. It may seem surprising that so much plant life exists on many islands, yet there are surprisingly simple explanations as to (47)________the vegetation has been able to establish itself there. Some islands were formerly (48) ________ larger bodies of island, (49) ________ others were created on their own. Islands that were created when flooding or rising water levels cut them off from their neighbors often still have the plant life that they had before they were cut off. In cases where islands formed (50) _________ the ocean, they may have plant life from neighboring lands even though they were never actually attached to the neighboring lands. Winds (51)_________ many seeds to islands; some plants produce extremely light seeds that can (52)_________ thousands of feet above the Earth and then drift down to islands where they can (53)_________ and develop. Birds also carry seeds to islands; as birds move over open stretches of water, they can (54) ________ the transportation systems to spread seeds from place to place. 45. A. formations 46. A. surrounded by 47. A. what 48. A. connected to 49. A. while 50. A. out of 51. A. throw 52. A. fly 53. A. open 54. A. work like B. forms B. replaced with B. how B. attached to B. when B. by B. lead B. float B. crack B. serve as C. foundations C. supplied with C. when C. linked with C. however C. under C. carry C. drive C. sprout C. function D. compounds D. covered with D. where D. joined in D. even though D. above D. take D. run D. break D. do as

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer:

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to make use of this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot.

Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.

Other forms of non-linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express

human thoughts and feelings. 55. Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication. B. Everyone uses only one form of communication. C. Non-linguistic language is invaluable to foreigners. D. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.

56. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. There are many forms of communication in existence today. B. Verbalization is the most common form of communication. C. The deaf and the mute use an oral form of communication.

D. Ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language.

B. Braille D. signal flags A. picture signs C. body language

B. 7 A. 5 D. 11

A. close one eye briefly C. bob the head up and down B. close two eyes briefly D. shake the head from side to side

B. social occasion A. organization D. individual C. group

C. whole words D. expressions A. spelling B. ideas

57. Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly used among blind people? 58. How many different forms of communication are mentioned here? C. 9 59. The word “wink” in the second paragraph refers to _______. 60. The word “party” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____. 61. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for _______. 62. People need to communicate in order to _______. A. create language barrier C. be picturesque and exact B. keep from reading with their fingertips D. express thoughts and feelings

A. speaking B. reading C. using signals D. using words

63. The word “verbalization” in the fourth paragraph refers to _______. 64. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Importance of Sign Language C. Ways of Expressing Feelings B. The Many Forms of Communication D. Picturesque Symbols of Communication

Had ____________________________________________________________

WRITING Part 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 65. The dog was muzzled, so it didn’t hurt anyone. 66. People say that most small shops are losing business. Most small ______________________________________________________ 67. Mary is pretty but Kate is prettier.

Kate is the ______________________________________________________ 68. This is my first game of water-polo. I have __________________________________________________________ 69. It was a mistake for you to buy that car. You shouldn’t ____________________________________________________

Part 2: Is having a lot of friends important to you? In a paragraph of about 140 words, write what you think about the idea of having a lot of friends.

THE END

65. Had the dog not been muzzled, it would have hurt someone. 66. Most small shops are said to be losing business. 67. Kate is the prettier of the two girls. 68. I have not/never played water polo before. 69. You shouldn’t have bought that car.