BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2013 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Mơn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Khối D1 (Đề thi có trang) Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi: 394 ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions Question 1: There was no news about the lost boy, we went on hoping A consequently B but C moreover D furthermore Question 2: Sue: “These flowers are so beautiful! Thank you very much, Bill.” – Bill: “ _” A That’s right B Good job! C Don’t worry! D Don’t mention it Question 3: The problem is believed at the meeting two days ago A to have discussed B being discussed C to have been discussed D having been discussed Question 4: If it had not rained last night, the roads in the city so slippery now A would not be B would not have been C could not have been D must not be Question 5: It was not until he took up fishing he began to know more about fish species A while B which C that D what Question 6: He became famous after that prize A have won B won C winning D win Question 7: The museum director was when talking to the visitors A neither professional or friendly B both professional or friendly C either friendly nor professional D both friendly and professional Question 8: “Give me another chance, ?” A will you B aren’t you C shall you D don't you Question 9: of that book has been missing A A second chapter B A chapter two C The chapter two D Chapter two Question 10: Woman: “Excuse me, where’s Nguyen Hue Street, please?” – Man: “ ” A Yes, that’s correct B Over there, I think C I think you’re right D OK, so long Question 11: By using their trunks, elephants can tell the shape of an object and is rough or smooth, or hot or cold A since it B it C whether it D how Question 12: Mrs Black’s son in hospital ever since he fell off his bicycle last week A was being B has been C is D was Question 13: You brought your umbrella We are going by taxi A need not B would not have C may not D need not have Question 14: The price of houses dramatically in recent years A rose B has risen C raises D was raising Question 15: The student took that course he could improve his English A though B unless C so that D in order to Question 16: from outer space, our earth looks like a “blue planet” A Seeing B Be seen C Having seen D Seen Question 17: Twenty thousand years ago, a sheet of ice a thousand meters covered part of Canada A thickness B thickly C thick D thicken Question 18: Not only you I am mistaken on this point A but also B but C but as well D and Question 19: I applied for the job but was A taken away B got over C turned down D turned off Question 20: “What did you last summer?” A at B by C during D for Question 21: my business trip to Hanoi last month, I was able to attend his wedding A But for B Thanks to C Because D According to Question 22: We haven't decided which hotel A is to stay at B to stay at C to stay D is for staying Question 23: This small town developed I had expected A as much fast as B much faster than C not fast as D slowly than Question 24: I was about to leave when something occurred which attracted my A attention B sympathy C thought D surprise Question 25: He went back to the town he was born A that B what C which D where Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Question 26: A domestic B possible C physical D musical Question 27: A reputation B experiment C independence D individual Question 28: A vacant B ancient C alive D central Question 29: A decision B astronaut C pottery D poverty Question 30: A answer B offer C product D reduce Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 40 In most of the earliest books for children, illustrations were an afterthought But in the Caldecott "toy books" which first (31) in 1878, they were almost (32) _ important as the lines of text, and occupied far more space in the book One can almost read the story from the dramatic action in the pictures (33) then, thousands of successful picture books have been published in the United States and around the world In the best, the words and illustrations seem to complement each other perfectly Often a single person is responsible (34) _ both writing and illustrating the book One of (35) , and certainly one of the most successful, illustrator-authors was Dr Seuss, (36) real name was Theodor Geisel His first children's book, And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, hit the market in 1937, and the world of children's literature was changed forever Seuss's playful drawings were a perfect complement to his engaging stories and (37) _ characters In 1957, Seuss's The Cat in the Hat (38) _ the first book in Random House's best-selling series, Beginner Books, written by Seuss and several (39) authors These combine outrageous illustrations of people, creatures, and plants, and playful stories written (40) very simple language From “The Complete Guide to the TOEFL Tests” by Bruce Rogers Question 31: A appeared B showed C emerged D happened Question 32: A less B more C most D as Question 33: A By B Till C Since D Before Question 34: A for B at C with D to Question 35: A the greater B the greatest C the great D the greatness Question 36: A who B whose C who’s D whom Question 37: A forgetting B forgetful C unforgettable D forgotten Question 38: A had become B would become C has become D became Question 39: A one another B another C other D each other Question 40: A in B about C from D at Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in eachof the following questions Question 41: Living in the central Australian desert has its problems, of which obtaining water is not the least A purifying B controlling C getting D storing Question 42: Thirty minutes after the accident, the captain still refused to abandon the burning ship A get on B leave C sail D come to Question 43: If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately A right away B currently C formerly D right ahead Question 44: After a few rounds of talks, both sides regarded the territory dispute as settled A discomfort B disapproval C disadvantage D discussion Question 45: It will be fine tomorrow But if it shouldrain tomorrow, the match will be postponed A sold off B turned off C taken off D put off Read the following passage and markthe letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55 American movies create myths about college life in the United States These stories are entertaining, but they are not true You have to lookbeyond Hollywood movies to understand what college is really like Thanks to the movies, many people believe that college students party and socialize more than they study Movies almost never show students working hard in class or in the library Instead, movies show them eating, talking, hanging out, or dancing to loud music at wild parties While it is true that American students have the freedom to participate in activities, they also have academic responsibilities In order to succeed, they have to attend classes and study hard Another movie myth is that athletics is the only important extracurricular activity In fact, there is a wide variety of nonacademic activities on campus such as special clubs, service organizations, art, and theater programs This variety allows students to choose what interests them Even more important, after graduation, students’ résumés look better to employers if they list a few extracurricular activities Most students in the movies can easily afford higher education If only this were true! While it is true that some American college students are wealthy, most are from families with moderate incomes Up to 80% of them get some type of financial aid Students from middle and lower-income families often work part-time throughout their college years There is one thing that many college students have in common, but it is not something you will see in the movies They have parents who think higher education is a priority, a necessary and important part of their children's lives Movies about college life usually have characters that are extreme in some way: super athletic, super intelligent, super wealthy, super glamorous, etc Movies use these stereotypes, along with other myths of romance and adventure because audiences like going to movies that include these elements Of course, real college students are not like movie characters at all So the next time you want a taste of the college experience, not go to the movies Look at some college websites or brochures instead Take a walk around your local college campus Visit a few classes True, you may not be able to see the same people or exciting action you will see in the movies, but you can be sure that there are plenty of academic adventures going on all around you! From “Read and Reflect” by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein with Lori Howard Question 46: Which of the following is true according to the passage? A American colleges in the movies are not like those in reality B Movies about college life are similar to life and fun to watch C You should see college movies to understand college life D American students not like to watch Hollywood movies Question 47: The phrase “academic responsibilities” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ” A teaching methods B training skills C caring professions D learning duties Question 48: Which of the following is NOT true? A Extracurricular activities are of no importance to employers B There is a wide choice of extracurricular activities for college students C Learning is only part of students’ college life D Not all extracurricular activities are students’ academic responsibilities Question 49: The word “they” in the third paragraph refers to A activities B résumés C employers D students Question 50: The word “moderate” in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ” A not high B unlimited C sensible D not steady Question 51: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Most students in the movies can afford college expenses B All college students have to work part-time C It is important for students to get higher education D Most college students’ families are not well-off Question 52: The word “taste” in the sixth paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ” A myth B kind C record D example Question 53: American parents believe in A the quality of their children's college lives B the necessity of higher education in their children's lives C how movie-makers describe American college life D the extracurricular activities that help ensure their children’s jobs Question 54: Many American students have to work part-time throughout their college years because _ A they can earn money for their expenses B they want to gain experience C their parents force them to D they are not allowed to work full-time Question 55: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage? A Going to College: The Only Way to Succeed in Life B Hollywood Movies: The Best About College Life C Extracurricular Activities and Job Opportunities D American College Life and the Movies Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 56: While models of automobiles date back as far as the late 1600's, the 1880's seen the first A B C commercial interest in the vehicle D Question 57: The staff worked throughout the night to meeting the client’s deadline A B C D Question 58: The wooden fence surrounded the factory is beginning to fall down because of the rain A B C D Question 59: “Which is busiest city in Vietnam?” asked Tom A B C D Question 60: I remember that I danced not goods the first time I did the tango A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions Question 61: I had to my homework I could not help my mother with the washing-up A I could not my homework because I had to help my mother with the washing-up B It was impossible for me to my homework although my mother helped me with the washingup C I could not help my mother with the washing-up until I finished my homework D Because I was busy doing my homework, I could not help my mother with the washing-up Question 62: He works in the same office with two women They are very beautiful and tactful A The two women’s beauty and tact explain why he wants to work at their office B The offices where he and the two very beautiful and tactful women work are the same C Working in the same office with the two beautiful women makes him very tactful D He works in the same office with two women who are very beautiful and tactful Question 63: The football match was so exciting The spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it A Despite the exciting football match, not all the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it B When the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly, the football match became exciting all through it C The spectators at the stadium cheered wildly to make the match exciting all through it D The football match was so exciting that the spectators at the stadium cheered wildly all through it Question 64: She is a famous author She is also an influential political commentator A She is not only a famous author but also an influential political commentator B She writes famous books, but she does not know much about politics C She is neither a famous author nor a political commentator D She likes writing famous books and commenting on politics Read the following passage and markthe letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 65 to 74 Human Nutrition is the study of how food affects the health and survival of the human body Human beings require food to grow, reproduce, and maintain good health Without food, our bodies could not stay warm, build or repair tissue, or maintain the heartbeat Eating the right foods can help us avoid certain diseases or recover faster when illness occurs These and other important functions are fueled by chemical substances in our food called nutrients Nutrients are classified as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water When we eat a meal, nutrients are released from food through digestion Digestion begins in the mouth by the action of chewing and the chemical activity of saliva, a watery fluid that contains enzymes, certain proteins that help break down food Further digestion occurs as food travels through the stomach and the small intestine, where digestive enzymes and acids liquefy food and muscle contractions push it along the digestive tract Nutrients are absorbed from the inside of the small intestine into the bloodstream and carried to the sites in the body where they are needed At these sites, several chemical reactions occur, which ensures the growth and function of body tissues The parts of foods that are not absorbed continue to move down the intestinal tract and are eliminated from the body as feces Once digested, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats provide the body with the energy it needs to maintain its many functions Scientists measure this energy in kilocalories, the amount of energy needed to raise one kilogram of water one degree Celsius In nutrition discussions, scientists use the term calorie instead of kilocalorie as the standard unit of measure in nutrition Nutrients are classified as essential or nonessential Nonessential nutrients are manufactured in the body and not need to be obtained from food Examples include cholesterol, a fatlike substance present in all animal cells Essential nutrients must be obtained from food sources, because the body either does not produce them or produces them in amounts too small to maintain growth and health Essential nutrients include water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals An individual needs varying amounts of each essential nutrient, depending upon such factors as gender and age Specific health conditions, such as pregnancy, breast-feeding, illness, or drug use, make unusual demands on the body and increase its need for nutrients Dietary guidelines, which take many of these factors into account, provide general guidance in meeting daily nutritional needs From “Human Nutrition” by Worthington-Roberts, Bonnie, Microsoft® Student 2009 Question 65: The first paragraph mainly discusses A the importance of food to human beings B chemical substances in our food C the study of human nutrition D a variety of essential nutrients to human beings Question 66: The word “released” in the second paragraph mostly means “ ” A renewed B expressed C refused D produced Question 67: Which of the followings is NOT true about the process of digestion? A Nutrients are carried to different sites in the body B Saliva plays an important role in the first stage of digestion C The small intestine covers the whole digestive system D The small intestine helps the body absorb nutrients Question 68: The word “maintain” in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to “ ” A carry on making B obtain C keep performing D provide Question 69: According to the passage, nutrients are absorbed A in the small intestine B in the mouth C over the whole body D in the stomach Question 70: According to the passage, which of the following provides energy for the body? A Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats B Proteins, fats, and minerals C Proteins, vitamins, and carbohydrates D Carbohydrates, minerals, and water Question 71: In nutrition discussions, the standard unit used to measure nutrients is A kilocalorie B calorie C kilogram D gram Question 72: The word “which” in the last paragraph refers to A unusual demands B dietary guidelines C nutritional needs D general guidance Question 73: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A Food sources from animals B The effects of food on the body C The body’s need of nutrients D Classification of nutrients Question 74: Through the passage, the author provides the readers with A some proposal B instructions C orders D some information Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions Question 75: I used to have Peter mow the lawn on Saturday mornings A I am used to having the lawn mown by Peter every Saturday morning B Peter often mowed the lawn for me on Saturday mornings C I was familiar with mowing the lawn with Peter every Saturday morning D Peter often helps me mow the lawn on Saturday mornings Question 76: “You must wear the seat belt when driving!” she said to him A She encouraged him to wear the seat belt when driving B She confirmed that he wore the seat belt when driving C She told him to wear the seat belt when he drove D She complained that he wore the seat belt as he drove Question 77: If I had worked harder, I would have passed the exam A I failed the exam, so I will have to work harder B As I did not work hard enough, I did not pass the exam C I passed the exam because I worked harder than others D Although I worked very hard, I did not pass the exam Question 78: The gardens are open each day for visitors to enjoy the flower displays A In order to enjoy the flowers each day, visitors open their own displays B As long as visitors enjoy the flower displays, the gardens are still open each day C The gardens are open each day so that visitors can enjoy the flower displays D There are too many flower displaysfor visitors to enjoy each day Question 79: “Sure, I’ll lend you my car this afternoon,” Richard said to me A Richard suggested lending me his car B Richard refused to lend me his car C Richard asked me to lend him my car D Richard agreed to lend me his car Question 80: “If I were you, I would take this chance for further study,” he said to her A He advised her to take that chance to study further B He instructed her to take this chance for further study C He ordered her to take that chance for further study D He reminded her to take this chance to study further ––– THE END ––– ĐÁP ÁN CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2013 Môn TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1, D1 (Mã đề thi 394) 1B 2D 3C 4A 5C 6C 7D 8A 9D 10B 11C 12B 14B 15C 16D 17C 18A 19C 20C 21B 22B 23B 24A 25D 27B 28C 29A 30D 31A 32D 33C 34A 35B 36B 37C 38D 40A 41C 42B 43A 44D 45D 46A 47D 48A 49B 50A 51B 53B 54A 55D 56C 57C 58B 59B 60C 61D 62D 63D 64A 66D 67C 68C 69A 70A 71B 72B 73A 74D 75B 76C 77B 79D 80A 13D 26A 39C 52D 65A 78C BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2012 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Mơn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối A1 Khối D1 (Đề thi có trang) Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi: 638 ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 QUESTIONS (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: Sarah: “Oh my God, I’ve missed my bus.” Christ: “ Another will come here in ten minutes.” A I hope so B Thank you C Don’t worry D Don’t mention it Question 2: Nowadays, most students use calculators in their studies and examinations A electrical B electronic C electric D electricity Question 3: Parts of the mountain road have been washed after the floods A out B through C off D away Question 4: Spain has won the championship, is not surprising A how B that C what D which Question 5: Neither Tom nor his brothers willing to help their mother with the housework A has been B is C are D was Question 6: I’d rather you to the English-speaking club with me this Sunday A came B will come C come D to come Question 7: This carpet really needs Can you it for me, son? A clean B cleaned C being cleaned D cleaning Question 8: Parts of the country are suffering water after the unusually dry summer A supply B thirst C shortage D hunger Question 9: They are having their house by a construction company A to paint B painting C being painted D painted Question 10: Jack: “What’s wrong with you?” Jill: “ .” A I’m having a slight headache B No, I don’t care C Yes, I was tired yesterday D Thank you very much Question 11: Mary: “Do you mind if I sit here?” Laura: “ ” A Don’t mention it B Yes, why not? C My pleasure D No, not at all Question 12: I hope you will notice of what I am going to tell you A keep B get C gain D take Question 13: The police have begun an into the accident which happened this afternoon A investigation B investigatory C investigate D investigating Question 14: He gave his job in order to go back to university A out B away C in D up Question 15: Instead of staying around the house all day, you should beout there looking a job A at B into C for D after Question 16: No sooner my car than the alarm went off A the thief had touched B had the thief touched C the thief touched D touched the thief Question 17: That cannot be a true story He it up A can have made B must have made C should have made D would have made Question 18: he was tired, he still watched the final match on TV A Because B Though C However D Despite Question 19: She was angry that she could not say a word A such B so C so many D too much Question 20: College students are becoming less dependent their teachers A on B to C with D of Question 21: There is a good film TV tonight Will you watch it? A at B on C from D in Question 22: Susan, remember to apply this sun cream two hours A some B several C every D each Question 23: My teacher reminded me my essay carefully before handing it in A checking B to have checked C to check D checked Question 24: How long ago to learn French? A have you started B would you start C were you starting D did you start Question 25: The teacher said that I would be able to speak English fluently six months A by B till C in D since Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase for each of the blanks from 26 to 35 The popular image of student life is of young people with few responsibilities enjoying themselves and (26) _ very little work This is often not true Many older people now study at college or university, sometimes (27) a part-time basis while having a job and looking after a family These students are often (28) motivated and work very hard Younger students are often thought to be lazy and careless about money but this (29) is changing In Britain reduced government support for higher education means that students can no longer rely on having their expenses (30) for them Formerly, students received a grant towards their living expenses Now most can only get a loan (31) has to be paid back Since 1999 they have paid over £1 000 towards tuition (32) and this amount will increase up to a maximum of £3 000 In the US students already (33) pay for tuition and room and board Many get a financial aid package which may (34) grants, scholarships and loans The fear of having large debts places (35) pressure on students and many take part-time jobs during the term and work full-time in the vacations (Extracted from Oxford Guide to British and American Culture – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Compass) Question 26: A producing B doing C making D carrying Question 27: A on B for C at D with Question 28: A adequately B absolutely C highly D mainly Question 29: A situation B state C position D condition Question 30: A pay B paid C to pay D paying Question 31: A what B whether C which D who Question 32: A charge B money C allowances D fees Question 33: A have to B should C had better D may Question 34: A consist B belong C compose D include Question 35: A considerable B generous C large D considerate Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 36: A dolphin can communicate with other by making distinctive sounds A B C D Question 37: Opened the letter from her boyfriend, she felt extremely excited A B C D Question 38: The children wish that they have more free time to play football A B C D Question 39: Wood is an excellent resource for heating homes, cooking food, and build houses A B C D Question 40: In spite of the heavy rain, all we enjoyed the excursion A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 41: His boss has had enough of his impudence, and doesn't want to hire him any more A rudeness B respect C agreement D obedience Question 42: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study A lost control of B got in touch with C put in charge of D made room for 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 Question 43: “Trust me! Do not invest all your money in one company,” said my friend A My friend ordered me to invest all my money in one company B My friend encouraged me to invest all my money in one company C My friend persuaded me not to invest all my money in one company D My friend offered to help me to invest all my money in one company Question 44: I have never used a more fascinating MP3 player than this one A This is the most fascinating MP3 player I have ever used B I am very fascinated by the MP3 player I am using C This MP3 player does not fascinate me much D Like the other MP3 players, this one is fascinating to me Question 45: I think it is more enjoyable to play a sport than to watch it on TV A I think watching a sport on TV is more enjoyable than playing it B As far as I know, more people watch a sport on TV than they play it C In my opinion, to play a sport is more enjoyable than to watch it on TV D In my view, playing a sport is as enjoyable as watching it on TV Question 46: Take this route and you will get to the village A Certainly, you will get to the village if you take this route B Although this route may lead you to the village, you cannot take it C There is no doubt that this route will never lead you to the village D Unless you take this route, you will get to the village Question 47: “May I see your passport, Mrs Scott?” said the customs officer A The customs officer suggested seeing Mrs Scott’s passport B The customs officer asked tosee Mrs Scott’s passport C The customs officer asked Mrs Scott to see his passport D The customs officer promised to show Mrs Scott his passport Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 48 to 57 One of the factors contributing to the intense nature of twenty-first-century stress isour continual exposure to media – particularly to an overabundance of news If you feel stressed out by the news, you are far from alone Yet somehow many of us seem unable to prevent ourselves from tuning in to an extreme degree The further back we go in human history, the longer news took to travel from place to place, and the less news we had of distant people and lands altogether The printing press obviously changed all that, as did every subsequent development in transportation and telecommunication When television came along, it proliferated like a population of rabbits In 1950, there were 100,000 television sets in North American homes; one year later there were more than a million Today, it’s not unusual for a home to have three or more television sets, each with cable access to perhaps over a hundred channels News is the subject of many of those channels, and on several of them it runs 24 hours a day What’s more, after the traumatic events of September 11, 2001, live newscasts were paired with perennial text crawls across the bottom of the screen – so that viewers could stay abreast of every story all the time Needless to say, the news that is reported to us is not good news, but rather disturbing images and sound bytes alluding to disaster (natural and man-made), upheaval, crime, scandal, war, and the like Compounding the problem is that when actual breaking news is scarce, most broadcasts fill in with scare stories about things that possibly might threaten our health, safety, finances, relationships, waistline, hairline, or very existence in the future This variety of story tends to treat with equal alarm a potentially lethal flu outbreakand the bogus claims of a wrinkle cream that overpromises smooth skin Are humans meant to be able to process so much trauma – not to mention so much overblown anticipation of potential trauma – at once? The human brain, remember, is programmed to slip into alarm mode when danger looms Danger looms for someone, somewhere at every moment Exposing ourselves to such input without respite and without perspective cannot beanything other than a source of chronic stress (Extracted from The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Beating Stressby Arlene Matthews Uhl - Penguin Group 2006) Question 48: According to the passage, which of the following has contributed to the intense nature of twenty-first-century stress? A The degree to which stress affects our life B An overabundance of special news C Our inability to control ourselves D Our continual exposure to the media Question 49: In the past, we had less news of distant people and lands because A means of communication and transportation were not yet invented B most people lived in distant towns and villages C printing, transportation, and telecommunications were not developed D the printing press changed the situation too slowly Question 50: The pronoun “them” in paragraph refers to _ A cable access B television sets C TV news D TV channels Question 51: The word “traumatic” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A exciting B fascinating C upsetting D boring Question 52: According to the passage, when there is not enough actual breaking news, broadcasts A send out frightening stories about potential dangers B send out live newscasts paired with text across the screen C are forced to publicise an alarming increase in crime D are full of dangerous diseases such as flu Question 53: As stated in the passage, a flu outbreak and the bogus claims of a wrinkle cream tend to _ A be warmly welcomed by the public B be treated with equal alarm C be scarce breaking news D involve natural and man-made disasters Question 54: Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A Many people are under stress caused by the media B The only source of stress in our modern life is the media C The news that is reported to us is not good news D Many TV channels supply the public with breaking news Question 55: The word “slip” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A bring B fail C release D fall Question 56: According to the passage, our continual exposure to bad news without perspective is obviously A a source of chronic stress B the result of human brain’s switch to alarm mode C a source of defects in human brain D the result of an overabundance of good news Question 57: What is probably the best title for this passage? A The Media – A Major Cause of Stress B Developments in Telecommunications C Effective Ways to Beat Stress D More Modern Life – More Stress Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest in each of the following questions Question 58: A repeat B teaching C treatment D weather Question 59: A stimulate B documentary C maximum D population Question 60: A supply B sensitive C universal D reserve Question 61: A started B survived C maintained D determined Question 62: A certain B attain C faithful D plain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 63: Traffic began to flow normally again after the accident A with the same speed B strangely and irregularly C repeatedly in different modes D in the usual or ordinary way Question 64: Don’t be concerned about your mother’s illness; she’ll recover soon A angry with B embarrassed at C worried about D surprised at Question 65: A special exhibition of Indian art will be opened at the National Museum next month A programme B painting C music D show Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 66: It is believed A how is Alice a talented ballet dancer B that Alice is a talented ballet dancer A would be finding B would have found C will find D will have found Question 49: Generally, the South of England is as as the North A less flat B flatter C the flattest D flat Question 50: That style of dress have been designed by Titian, because it wasn’t worn till after his death A wouldn’t B can’t C shan’t D oughtn’t Question 51: You should have your composition carefully before you handed it in A looked in B seen through C gone over D thought of Question 52: I can’t this noise any longer I’m going to write a letter of complaint to the local authority about this problem A take away from B put up with C get back to D make out of Question 53: Helen is traveling to Germany tomorrow onher first working trip and she is very excited it A with B for C against D about Question 54: He is a typical , always looking on thebright side of everything A extrovert B optimist C introvert D pessimist Question 55: Does Mr Ba bring his farm to the local market every day? A product B productivity C production D produce Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 56: I found my new contact lenses strangely at first, but I got used to them in the end A B C D Question 57: The old woman cannot remember the place which she kept her savings A B C D Question 58: The word “scuba” is actually an acronym that comes of the phrase “self-contained underwater A B C D breathing apparatus” Question 59: The bigger of the three daily meals for most American families is dinner, served at about six A B C D o’clock Question 60: Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is popular with modern tourists A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 61: for breakfast is bread andeggs A Which better I like B That I only like C What I like most D The food what I like Question 62: He has been to the school library many times A while the semester is starting B after the semester starts C if the semester has started D since the semester started Question 63: Before he was 20, he developed for the personal computer A the computer language for the first world B the first world's computer language C the world's first computer language D the world first computer's language Question 64: According to the conditions of my scholarship, after graduation, A an employer will give me a full-time job B the university will employ me full-time C I would be offered by the university D I will be employed full-time by the university Question 65: Only after food has been dried or canned A it can be stored for later consumption B that it is stored for later consumption C should it be stored for later consumption D was it stored for later consumption 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 Question 66: He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart A Scuba diving makes him suffer from having a weak heart B He has a weak heart but he continues to practice scuba diving C The reason why he cannot practice scuba diving is that he has a weak heart D The fact that he has a weak heart cannot stop him practicing scuba diving Question 67: The test we did last time was more difficult than this one A This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time B This time we have to the most difficult test of all C We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time D The test we have done this time is not difficult at all Question 68: “No, it’s not true I didn’t steal the money!” Jeansaid A Jean refused to steal the money B Jean admitted stealing the money C Jean denied having stolen the money D Jean did not intend to steal the money Question 69: She asked John to repeat what he had said A “Will you please repeat what John said?” she asked B “You have to repeat what you say, John,” she said C “Please repeat what you said, John,” she said D “Please repeat what you said to John,” she said Question 70: People believe that neither side wanted war A Neither side is believed to have wanted war B War is believed to be wanted by either side C Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war D It is believed that war broke out from both sides Read the following passage taken from Building skills for the TOEFL iBT – Advanced by Linda Robinson Fellag, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to eachof the questions from 71 to 80 MICKEY MANTLE Mickey Mantle was one of the greatest baseball players of all time He played for the New York Yankees in their years of glory From the time Mantle began toplay professionally in 1951 to his last year in 1968, baseball was the most popular game in the United States For manypeople, Mantle symbolized the hope, prosperity, and confidence of America at that time Mantle was a fast and powerful player, a “switch-hitter” who could bat both right-handed and lefthanded He won game after game, one World Series championship after another, for his team He was a wonderful athlete, but this alone cannot explain America’s fascination with him Perhaps it was because he was a handsome, red-haired country boy, the son of a poor miner from Oklahoma His career, from the lead mines of the West to the heights of success and fame, was a fairy-tale version of the American dream Or perhaps it was because America always loves a “natural”: a person who wins without seeming to try, whose talent appears to come from an inner grace That was Mickey Mantle But like many celebrities, Mickey Mantle had a private life that was full of problems He played without complaint despite constant pain from injuries He lived to fulfill his father’s dreams and drank to forget his father’s early death It was a terrible addiction that finally destroyed his body It gave him cirrhosis of the liver and accelerated the advance of liver cancer Even when Mickey Mantle had turned away from his old life and warned young people not to follow his example, the destructive process couldnot be stopped Despite a liver transplant operation that had all those who loved and admired him hoping for a recovery, Mickey Mantle died of cancer at the age of 63 Question 71: What is the main idea of the passage? A Mickey Mantle as the greatest baseball player of all time B Mickey Mantle’s success and private life full of problems C Mickey Mantle and his career as a baseball player D Mickey Mantle and the history of baseball Question 72: It can be inferred from paragraph that Mantle A earned a lot of money from baseball B played for New York Yankees all his life C introduced baseball into the US D had to try hard to be a professional player Question 73: According to the passage, Mantle could A hit the ball to scorefrom a long distance B hit with the bat on either side of his body C bat better with his left hand than with his right hand D give the most powerful hit in his team Question 74: The word “this” in paragraph refers to A Mantle’s being a fast and powerful player B Mantle’s being a wonderful athlete C Mantle’s being fascinated by many people D Mantle’s being a “switch-hitter” Question 75: It can be inferred from the passage that for most Americans A success in Mantle’s career was difficult to believe B success in Mantle’s career was unnatural C Mantle had to be trained hard to become a good player D Mantle had a lot of difficulty achieving fame and success Question 76: The author uses the word “But” in paragraph to A give an argument in favor of Mantle’s success and fame B give an example of the trouble in Mantle’s private life C explain how Mantle got into trouble D change the topic of the passage Question 77: The word “fulfill” in paragraph mostly means A achieve what is hoped for, wished for, or expected B something in the way that you have been told C what you have promised or agreed to D get closer to something that you are chasing Question 78: The word “accelerated” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A worsened B bettered C delayed D quickened Question 79: We can see from paragraph that after his father’s death, Mantle A played even better B forgot his father’s dream C led a happier life D suffered a lot of pain Question 80: Which of the following is mentioned as the main cause of the destruction of Mantle’s body? A His loneliness B His way of life C His liver transplant operation D His own dream ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2011 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối: D (Mã đề thi 642) 1D 2D 3A 4C 5C 6B 7D 8B 9C 10B 11B 12B 13A 14D 15C 16C 17A 18B 19A 20A 21D 22B 23B 24A 25C 26A 27A 28D 29A 30B 31D 32C 33C 34D 35C 36B 37D 38B 39A 40D 41A 42A 43C 44D 45A 46C 47D 48B 49D 50B 51C 52B 53D 54B 55D 56B 57C 58C 59A 60A 61C 62D 63C 64D 65C 66C 67A 68C 69C 70A 71B 72A 73B 74B 75A 76D 77A 78D 79D 80B BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2010 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Mơn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D (Đề thi có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi: 372 ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) 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 Question 1: Their chances of success are small A They will certainly be successful B It’s possible that they will achieve success C It’s not very likely that they will succeed D They have no chances of being successful Question 2: “Be careful! Don't that again,” he said A He encouraged me to that again B He told me to be careful, so I didn't that again C He advised me to be careful and that again D He warned me not to that again Question 3: I found myself at a loss to understand my closest friend’s words A I understood my closest friend’s words completely B I found my closest friend's words quite incomprehensible C I lost heart and didn't understand my closest friend's words D I found my closest friend's words easy to understand Question 4: The way to get the best out of me is to make me work very hard A My work is under consideration, so I my best B Don't make me work hard or I can’t make the best out of me C I work best when I am under pressure D If you make me work hard, I can't get the best Question 5: It is a basic requirement in the modern world to be able to deal with figures A Being able to deal with figures is a basic requirement in the modern world B Dealing with the modern world requires a basic knowledge of figures C Dealing with figures requires a basic knowledge of the modern world D The world requires us to have a basic understanding of figures 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 Question 6: A expectation B residential C competition D traditional Question 7: A discovery B difficulty C commodity D simplicity Question 8: A leisure B command C secure D pretend Question 9: A industry B attractive C marvellous D family Question 10: A into B tennis C country D between Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 11: Being that he was a good swimmer, John managed to rescue the child A B C D Question 12: Each of the beautiful cars in the shop was quickly sold to their owner A B C D Question 13: It was a six-hours journey; we were completely exhausted when we arrived A B C D Question 14: Professor Jones said that a good way to improve your language are learning to practise it A B C D frequently Question 15: I’d like to see him in my office the moment he will arrive A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 16: We didn’t go to the zoo yesterday the heavy rain A in spite of B because of C so D because Question 17: Don’t touch that wire or you’ll get an electric A current B fire C charge D shock Question 18: - “Is it all right if I use your bike?” – “ ” A Sure, go ahead B I accept it C Oh, forget it D I don’t care Question 19: There were some rainy days, but it was a nice holiday A in general B by all means C by no means D in particular Question 20: - “Today’s my 20th birthday.” – “ ” A I don’t understand B Take care! C Have a good time! D Many happy returns! Question 21: The car had a(n) tyre, so we had to change the wheel A bent B injured C cracked D flat Question 22: I hurry It’s nearly 8.00, and my first class starts at 8.15 A can’t help B had better C would rather D would prefer Question 23: You need more exercise - you should jogging A hold up B take up C try on D carry out Question 24: Why is everybody him all the time? A criticizing B criticism C critical D criticize Question 25: - “Would you like beer or wine?” – “ ” A I'd prefer beer, please B No, I've no choice C I couldn’t agree more D Yes, I'd love to Question 26: I'm really looking forward to university A going B go C to going D to go Question 27: All of us won't go camping the weather stays fine A so B but C however D unless Question 28: There’s little of foreign news in today’s paper A coverage B column C information D article Question 29: If you don’t know when that important football match takes place, look it in the World Cup timetable A out B up C after D into Question 30: The manager him for a minor mistake A complained B charged C accused D blamed Question 31: stamps, my brother collects coins A Except B Besides C Near D Beside Question 32: “Can you me a favor, Bill?” Peter said A put B make C D get Question 33: entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him A Of B With C At D On Question 34: Thanks to my friends’ remarks, my essays have been improved A construction B constructor C constructive D construct Question 35: That pipe for ages - we must get it mended A is leaking B had been leaking C has been leaking D leaks Question 36: He managed to keep his job the manager had threatened to sack him A unless B despite C therefore D although Question 37: She me a very charming compliment on my painting A paid B made C took D showed Question 38: - “You look nervous! ” - “This thunder scares me to death.” A Why’s that? B Come on! C What’s wrong? D How are you? Question 39: You should make a(n) to overcome this problem A apology B trial C effort D impression Question 40: You shouldn't have criticized him in front of the class It was extremely of you A insensible B insensitive C sensitive D sensible Question 41: You look tired Why don't we and have a good rest? A call it a day B call its name C call on D call off Question 42: My brother his driving test when he was 18 A was passing B passes C has passed D passed Question 43: - “ ” – “He's tall and thin with blue eyes.” A What does John like? B Who does John look like? C How is John? D What does John look like? Question 44: I clearly remember you about this before A to tell B telling C tell D told Question 45: Car crashes are almost always accidental, but on rare occasions they may be A aware B determined C deliberate D meant Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 55 For more than six million American children, coming home after school means coming back to an empty house Some deal with the situation by watching TV Some may hide But all of them have something in common They spend part of each day alone They are called “latchkey children” They are children who look after themselves while their parents work And their bad condition has become a subject of concern Lynette Long was once the principal of an elementary school She said, “We had a school rule against wearing jewelry A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys attached I was constantly telling them to put the keys inside shirts There were so many keys; it never came to my mind what they meant.” Slowly, she learned that they were house keys She and her husband began talking to the children who had keys They learned of the effect working couples and single parents were having on their children Fear was the biggest problem faced by children at home alone One in three latchkey children the Longs talked to reported being frightened Many had nightmares and were worried about their own safety The most common way latchkey children deal with their fears is by hiding They may hide in a shower stall, under a bed or in a closet The second is TV They often turn the volume up It’s hard to get statistics on latchkey children, the Longs have learned Most parents are slow to admit that they leave their children alone Question 46: The phrase “an empty house” in the passage mostly means A a house with no furniture B a house with nothing inside C a house with no people inside D a house with too much space Question 47: One thing that the children in the passage share is that A they are from single-parent families B they spend part of each day alone C they all wear jewelry D they all watch TV Question 48: The phrase “latchkey children” in the passage means children who A close doors with keys and watch TV by themselves B look after themselves while their parents are not at home C like to carry latches and keys with them everywhere D are locked inside houses with latches and keys Question 49: The main problem of latchkey children is that they A are also found in middle-class families B watch too much television during the day C are growing in numbers D suffer a lot from being left alone Question 50: What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A How kids spend free time B Why kids hate going home C Bad condition of latchkey children D Children’s activities at home Question 51: Why did a lot of kids have chains around their necks with keys attached? A They were fully grown and had become independent B They had to use the keys to open school doors C Schools didn’t allow them to wear jewelry, so they wore keys instead D They would use the keys to enter their houses when they came home Question 52: What latchkey children suffer most from when they are at home alone? A Tiredness B Loneliness C Boredom D Fear Question 53: Lynette Long learned of latchkey children’s problems by A interviewing their parents B visiting their homes C talking to them D delivering questionnaires Question 54: What is the most common way for latchkey children to deal with fears? A Having a shower B Hiding somewhere C Lying under a TV D Talking to the Longs Question 55: It’s difficult to find out the number of latchkey children because A most parents are reluctant to admit that they leave their children alone B they not give information about themselves for safety reasons C they hide themselves in shower stalls or under beds D there are too many of them in the whole country Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 56 to 65 It is commonly believed that school is where people go to get an education Nevertheless, it has been said that today children interrupt their education to go to school The difference between schooling and education implied by this remark is important Education is much more open-ended and all-inclusive than schooling Education knows no limits It can take place anywhere, whether in the shower or on the job, whether in the kitchen or on a tractor It includes both the formal learning thattakes place in school and the whole universe of informal learning The agent (doer) of education can vary from respected grandparents to the people arguing about politics on the radio, from a child to a famous scientist Whereas schooling has a certain predictability, education quite often produces surprises A chance conversation with a stranger may lead a person to discover how little is known of other religions People receive education from infancy on Education, then, is a very broad, inclusive term; it is a lifelong process, a process that starts long before the start of school, and one that should be a necessary part of one’s entire life Schooling, on the other hand, is a specific, formalized process, whose general pattern varies little from one setting to the next Throughout a country, children arrive at school at about the same time, take the assigned seats, are taught by an adult, use similar textbooks, homework, take exams, and so on The pieces of reality that are to be learned, whether they are the alphabet or an understanding of the workings of governments, have been limited by the subjects being taught For example, high school students know that they are not likely to find out in their classes the truth about political problems in their society or what the newest filmmakers are experimenting with There are clear and undoubted conditions surrounding the formalized process of schooling Question 56: This passage is mainly aimed at A telling the difference between the meaning of two related words B listing and discussing several educational problems C giving examples of different schools D telling a story about excellent teachers Question 57: In the passage, the expression “children interrupt their education to go to school” mostly implies that A all of life is an education B schooling takes place everywhere C schooling prevents people discovering things D education is totally ruined by schooling Question 58: The word “all-inclusive” in the passage mostly means A involving many school subjects B including everything or everyone C allowing no exceptions D going in many directions Question 59: According to the passage, the doers of education are A only respected grandparents B mainly politicians C almost all people D mostly famous scientists Question 60: What does the writer mean by saying “education quite often produces surprises”? A Educators often produce surprises B Informal learning often brings about unexpected results C Success of informal learning is predictable D It’s surprising that we know little about other religions Question 61: Which of the following would the writer support? A Without formal education, people won’t be able to read and write B Going to school is only part of how people become educated C Our education system needs to be changed as soon as possible D Schooling is of no use because students similar things every day Question 62: The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to A newest filmmakers B high school students C political problems D workings of governments Question 63: Because the general pattern of schooling varies little from one setting to the next, school children throughout the country A are taught by the same teachers B have similar study conditions C have the same abilities D similar things Question 64: From the passage, we can infer that a high school teacher A is not allowed to teach political issues B is free to choose anything to teach C is bound to teach programmed subjects D has to teach social issues to all classes Question 65: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A Education and schooling are quite different experience B The more years students go to school, the better their education is C The best schools teach a variety of subjects D Students benefit from schools, which require long hours and homework Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 66: but he also proved himself a good athlete A He did not show himself only a good student B Not only he showed himself a good student C A good student not only showed him D Not only did he show himself a good student Question 67: Yesterday my mother bought A some hats beautiful Italian cotton B Italian some beautiful cotton hats C some beautiful Italian cotton hats D beautiful Italian some cotton hats Question 68: When reaching the top of the hill, A the sea came into view B we extended the sea below us C we suddenly caught sight of the sea D it was the sea that extended below us Question 69: The new manager explained new procedures to save time and money A to the staff that he hoped to establish B with the staff that he hopes to establish C with the staff that he hoped to establish D to the staff that he hopes to establish Question 70: He climbed the tree before the wind blew them off A in order that to pick the apples B in order for the apples to pick C so that to pick the apples D so as to pick the apples Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 71 to 80 The warming of the Pacific Ocean has created weather patterns (71) _ strongly affect the world When the water is warm, the (72) _ of rainfall in Indonesia and the surrounding regions decreases Australia could (73) experience a drought in many parts On (74) _ hand, Chile (which borders the Pacific Ocean) is preparing for (75) rainstorms In Pakistan and northwestern India, the weather pattern makes the rainy season weaker and makes the area much drier This happening is called El Nino and is used (76) weather forecasters to make long-range weather predictions They also know that El Nino will (77) _ unusually heavy rains to the southwestern part of the United States and make the central part of the country drier at the same time According to research, weather forecasters (78) know about the coming weather with certainty Now everything has become completely different El Nino itself used to be (79) It would occur every two to seven years But now, this weather pattern is becoming more frequent We cannot say when and how often tornadoes or cyclones occur Scientists are unsure of the reason for this (80) on a global scale either Question 71: A whether B when C that D what Question 72: A figure B amount C deal D number Question 73: A however B ever C nevertheless D even Question 74: A another B the other C others D other Question 75: A severe B cruel C angry D strict Question 76: A at B on C to D by Question 77: A take B fetch C bring D carry Question 78: A used to B used to be C are used to D get used to Question 79: A incredible B predictable C notable D remarkable Question 80: A transfer B shift C change D transformation ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2010 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối: D (Mã đề thi 372) 1C 2D 3B 4C 5A 6D 7B 8A 9B 10D 11A 12D 14C 15D 16B 17D 18A 19A 20D 21D 22B 23B 24A 25A 27D 28A 29B 30D 31B 32C 33D 34C 35C 36D 37A 38C 40B 41A 42D 43D 44B 45C 46C 47B 48B 49D 50C 51D 53C 54B 55A 56A 57A 58B 59C 60B 61B 62B 63D 64C 66D 67C 68C 69A 70D 71C 72B 73D 74B 75A 76D 77C 79B 80C 13A 26C 39C 52D 65A 78A BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2009 ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC Mơn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D (Đề thi có 06 trang) Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề Mã đề thi: 428 ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION ĐẾN QUESTION 80) Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions Question 1: She knows a lot more about it than I A I not know as much about it as she does B I know much more about it than she does C She does not know so much about it as I D I know as much about it as she does Question 2: Unless someone has a key, we cannot get into the house A We could not get into the house if someone had a key B If someone does not have a key, we can only get into the house C If someone did not have a key, we could not get into the house D We can only get into the house if someone has a key Question 3: Conan said to me, "If I were you, I would read different types of books in different ways." A I read different types of books in different ways to Conan as he told me B Conan ordered me to read different types of books in different ways C Conan advised me to read different types of books in different ways D I said to Conan to read different types of books in different ways to me Question 4: The boy was not allowed to have any friends, so he felt lonely A Having a lot of friends, the boy felt lonely B Having no friends, the boy felt so lonely C Not having friends, they made the boy feel lonely D Deprived of friends, the boy felt lonely Question 5: Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station? A Was your aunt met at the station? B Did your aunt have to be met at the station? C Does your aunt have to meet at the station? D Does your aunt have to be met at the station? Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: , many animals can still survive and thrive there A Even though the weather conditions in the desert severe B The weather conditions in the desert to be severe C Although the weather conditions in the desert are severe D Being severe weather conditions in the desert Question 7: Successful salespeople know their products thoroughly A and the needs of the market understood B understanding the needs of the market C and understand the needs of the market properly D but the needs of the market are understood properly Question 8: Hillary changed her major from linguistics to business, A hoping to find a job more easily B with hopes to be able easier to get employment C hoping she can easier get a job D with the hope for being able finding a better job Question 9: An excellent hairstylist can make a man seem to have more hair A than he actually has B than it actually is C as has actually he D as is it actually Question 10: The Vietnamese students have to take an entrance exam A in order that they should go to a college or university B so that they can go to a college or university C so as go to a college or university D for going to a college and university Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 11: There are differences and similarities between Vietnamese and American culture A B C D Question 12: The woman of whom the red car is parked in front of the bank is a famous pop star A B C D Question 13: Society will be having to change radically to keep pace with the technology available A B C D Question 14: The better you are at English, more chance you have to get a job with international A B C D organizations Question 15: My father used to giving me some good advice whenever I had a problem A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 16: - "Which hat you like better?" – " " A Which one you like? B Yes, I like it best C No, I haven't tried any D The one I tried on first Question 17: "How can you live in this messy room? Go and it up at once." A sweep B C dust D tidy Question 18: The new director of the company seems to be an intelligent and man A well-educate B well-educated C well-educational D well-education Question 19: Preparing for a job interview can be very A stressing B stress C stressed D stressful Question 20: This factory produced motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006 A as twice as many B twice as many C as many as twice D as twice many Question 21: Vietnam's rice export this year will decrease about 10%, compared with that of last year A on B by C at D with Question 22: Although the exam was difficult, the students passed it A most of B a lot C a few D none of Question 23: The youths nowadays have many things to in their time A fun B entertainment C leisure D amusement Question 24: In many big cities, people have to up with noise, overcrowding and bad air A face B put C keep D catch Question 25: It is hard to get him; he is such an aggressive man A into B over to C by D on with Question 26: My supervisor is angry with me I didn't all the work I last week A must have done B should have done C may have done D need to have done Question 27: - "Would you like to join our volunteer group this summer?" – " " A I wouldn't Thank you B Yes, I'd love to Thanks C Yes, you're a good friend D Do you think I would? Question 28: Had she worked harder last summer, she A wouldn't be sacked B wouldn't have been sacked C wouldn't have sacked D wouldn't sack Question 29: Working hours will fall to under 35 hours a week, ? A will it B will they C won't they D won't it Question 30: Whenever he had an important decision to make, he a cigar to calm his nerves A would have lit B would be lighting C had lit D would light Question 31: In the modern world, women's roles have been changing A natured B naturally C natural D nature Question 32: - "Our team has just won the last football match." – " " A Yes, it's our pleasure B Good idea Thanks for the news C Yes I guess it's very good D Well, that's very surprising! Question 33: He always the crossword in the newspaper before breakfast A does B works C writes D makes Question 34: He runs a business, he proves to have managerial skills A and B otherwise C however D despite Question 35: Mary is unhappy that she hasn't for the next round in the tennis tournament A qualifying B qualified C quality D qualification Question 36: Tears contain an antiseptic helps protect our eyes from infection A how B where C that D what Question 37: Chemistry is my subject at school A wanted B favourite C popular D liking Question 38: She is very absent-minded: she her cellphone three times! A has lost B loses C was losing D had lost Question 39: My brother left his job last week because he did not have any to travel A ability B location C position D chance Question 40: Listening is the most difficult language for me to master A way B one C skill D job Question 41: The movie is Shakespeare’s Hamletin a number of ways A like to B similar to C alike with D same as Question 42: By the housework done, my mother has more time to pursue her career A making B taking C having D ordering Question 43: - "I can't speak English well enough to apply for that post." – " ." A Me either B Me too C Me also D Me neither Question 44: - "Wow! What a nice coat you are wearing!" – " " A I like you to say that B Yes, of course It's expensive C Certainly Do you like it, too? D Thanks My mother bought it for me Question 45: Not until the end of the 19th century become a scientific discipline A did plant breeding B has plant breeding C plant breeding had D plant breeding has Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks from 46 to 55 In the United States and Canada, it is very important to (46) a person directly in the eyes when you are having a conversation (47) him or her If you look down or to the side when the (48) person is talking, that person will think that you are not interested in (49) he or she is saying This, (50) , is not polite If you look down or to the side when you are talking, it might (51) that you are not honest However, people who are speaking will sometimes look away for (52) _ seconds when they are thinking or (53) _ to find the right word But they always turn immediately (54) _ to look the listener directly in the eyes These social "rules" are (55) for two men, two women, a man and a woman, or an adult and a child Question 46: A look B talk C get D notice Question 47: A with B about C to D for Question 48: A another B one C other D others Question 49: A that B which C where D what Question 50: A of course B although C yet D in addition Question 51: A seem B turn C become D come Question 52: A a few B a little C little D few Question 53: A achieving B trying C managing D looking Question 54: A down B over C back D up Question 55: A the same B such as C like D likely Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 56: A eternal B eliminate C energy D eradicate Question 57: A reserve B desert C conserve D observant Question 58: A mounting B country C account D astound Question 59: A ancient B strange C educate D address Question 60: A explorer B expand C exist D extinct Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 61 to 70 Today we take electricity for granted and perhaps we not realize just how useful this discovery has been Steam was the first invention that replaced wind power It was used to drive engines and was passed through pipes and radiators to warm rooms Petrol mixed with air was the next invention that provided power Exploded in a cylinder, it drove a motor engine Beyond these simple and direct uses, those forms have not much adaptability On the other hand, we make use of electricity in thousands of ways From the powerful voltages that drive our electric trains to the tiny current needed to work a simple calculator, and from the huge electric magnet in steel works that can lift 10 tons to the tiny electric magnet in a doorbell, all are powered by electricity An electric current can be made with equal ease to heat a huge mass of molten metal in a furnace, or to boil a jug for a cup of coffee Other than atomic energy, which has not as yet been harnessed to the full, electricity is the greatest power in the world It is flexible, and so adaptable for any task for which it is wanted It travels so easily and with incredible speed along wires or conductors that it can be supplied instantly over vast distances To generate electricity, huge turbines or generators must be turned In Australia they use coal or water to drive this machinery When dams are built, falling water is used to drive the turbines without polluting the atmosphere with smoke from coal Atomic power is used in several countries but there is always the fear of an accident A tragedy once occurred at Chernobyl, in Ukraine, at an atomic power plant used to make electricity The reactor leaked, which caused many deaths through radiation Now scientists are examining new ways of creating electricity without harmful effects to the environment They may harness the tides as they flow in and out of bays Most importantly, they hope to trap sunlight more efficiently We use solar heaters for swimming pools but as yet improvement in the capacity of the solar cells to create more current is necessary When this happens, electric cars will be viable and the world will rid itself of the toxic gases given off by trucks and cars that burn fossil fuels Question 61: The author mentions the sources of energy such as wind, steam, petrol in the first paragraph to A discuss which source of energy can be a suitable alternative to electricity B emphasize the usefulness and adaptability of electricity C suggest that electricity should be alternated with safer sources of energy D imply that electricity is not the only useful source of energy Question 62: Before electricity, what was sometimes passed through pipes to heat rooms? A Steam B Gas C Hot wind D Petrol Question 63: What does the author mean by saying that electricity is flexible? A It is cheap and easy to use B It is used to drive motor engines C It can be adapted to various uses D It can be made with ease Question 64: What we call machines that make electricity? A Voltages B Electric magnets C Generators or turbines D Pipes and radiators Question 65: The main forms of power used to generate electricity in Australia are A wind and gas B water and coal C atomic power and water D sunlight and wind power Question 66: The word "they" in the last paragraph refers to A scientists B the tides C new ways D harmful effects Question 67: Electric magnets are used in steel works to A boil a jug of water B test the steel for strength C heat the molten steel D lift heavy weights up to ten tons Question 68: The advantage of harnessing the power of the tides and of sunlight to generate electricity is that they A are more adaptable B are more reliable C not require attention D not pollute the environment Question 69: Which of the following power sources causes pollution by emitting harmful gases? A Wind B Sunlight C Petrol D Water Question 70: The best title for this passage could be A “How to Produce Electricity” B “Why Electricity Is So Remarkable” C “Electricity: Harmful Effects on Our Life” D “Types of Power Plants” Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80 If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious parents make Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very supportive of their child Michael Collins is very lucky He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him Theyeven drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky Both his parents are successful musicians, and they set too high a standard for Winston They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they enter him for every piano competition held They are very unhappy when he does not win Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy Question 71: One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to A push their child into trying too much B make their child become a musician C neglect their child’s education D help their child to become a genius Question 72: Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they A force their children into achieving success B themselves have been very successful C arrange private lessons for their children D understand and help their children sensibly Question 73: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents? A Educational psychologists B Unrealistic parents C Their children D Successful musicians Question 74: Michael Collins is fortunate in that A his parents are quite rich B his parents help him in a sensible way C his mother knows little about music D his father is a musician Question 75: The phrase "crazy about" in the passage mostly means A "surprised at" B "completely unaware of" C "confused about" D "extremely interested in" Question 76: Winston’s parents push their son so much and he A cannot learn much music from them B is afraid to disappoint them C has won a lot of piano competitions D has become a good musician Question 77: The word "They" in the passage refers to A violin lessons B parents in general C Michael’s parents D concerts Question 78: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _ A Michael’s father B Winston’s father C Winston’s mother D Michael’s mother Question 79: The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means A "getting ready to something" B "not objecting to doing anything" C "not wanting to something" D "eager to something" Question 80: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that A parents should let the child develop in the way he wants B successful parents always have intelligent children C successful parents often have unsuccessful children D parents should spend more money on the child’s education ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ CAO ĐẲNG NĂM 2009 Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối: D (Mã đề thi 428) 1A 14C 27B 40C 53B 66B 79C 2D 15A 28B 41B 54C 67D 80A 3C 16D 29C 42C 55A 68D 4D 17D 30D 43D 56C 69C 5D 18B 31C 44D 57C 70B 6C 19D 32D 45A 58B 71A 7C 20B 33A 46A 59D 72D 8A 21B 34A 47A 60C 73A 9A 22A 35B 48C 61B 74B 10B 23C 36C 49D 62A 75D 11D 24B 37B 50A 63C 76B 12A 25D 38A 51A 64C 77C 13B 26B 39D 52A 65B 78D ... 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