SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO TÂY NINH Số phách TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN HOÀNG LÊ KHA THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 90 phút …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (Học sinh ghi câu trả lời vào ô bên dưới) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part djffers from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A electric A compose A absorb A exclaim A sword B continent B computer B attach B influx B word C analyze C company C address C excavate C afford D champion D comprise D access D exaggerate D absorb Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that djffers from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions 10 A alternative A interact A ability A private A equipment B continental B historic B appreciate B belong B anticipate C revolution C committee C alcoholic C indeed C emotional D explanation D linguistics D renewable D emit D tournament Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 11 The removal of cataracts in the eyes by laser has become a common procedure A method B belief C improvement D regulation 12 The tennis match tomorrow afternoon will be broadcast on TV and radio A jointly B communally C uniformly D simultaneously 13 It’s high time hard A to study B studying C study D to studying 14 Fossil fuels like coal, gas and oil produce carbon dioxide when A are burned B they burned C burned D are they burned 15 A: I’m awfully sorry I can’t go with you B: ? Haven’t you agreed? A Why don’t you B How is it C What is it D Why you think 16 It was a fine day for a picnic, it was rather cold A if B therefore C so D though 17 The bad weather _ the flight being delayed A resulted in B made C caused D created 18 _ children like ice- cream That’s quite natural A The most B Most of C Most D The most of 19 has she behaved like that before A Never B Only by C For D When 20 We lost the match one goal A with B for C by D from 21 - “Are we the only ones coming?” - “I asked that Minh _ here, too.” A be B to be C being D would be 22 When Ly came to Britain, she had to get on the left A use to driving B use to drive C used to driving D used to drive 23 The train to arrive at 11.30 but it was an hour late A supposed B is supposed C was supposed D had supposed 24 It was not until 1856 across the Mississippi River A that the first bridge was built B was the first bridge built C that the first bridge being built D the bridge building was 25 - Marie: “What a lovely house you have!” - Phil: “ ” A No problem B Thank you Hope you will drop in C I think so D Of course not, it’s not costly 26 He agreed to accept the position _ a share of the company’s profits A in the agreement that he would be giving B with the aim that he would be received C with the purpose that he would give D on the understanding that he would be given 27 What we know about certain diseases is still not sufflcient to prevent them from spreading easily among the population A enough B important C efficient D imperative 28 The new teacher was to the needs of all the children in her care A attentive B observant C earnest D careful 29 “Thank you for your lovely present “ ” A It was the least we could B No worry A present is coming C Yes, it’s really a lovely present D Why you have to say so? 30 The boss is busy just now I think he will need _ time to answer your letter A little B a little C lots of D plenty of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 31 The guide has recommended that (A) both we (B) be as attentive (C) as possible when we (D) visit the old castle 32 (A) The qualifying examination (B) consists of two (C) three-hours periods (D) taken on consecutive days 33 The United States (A) themselves (B) will play a leading role (C) if it can render help to (D) other countries 34 The (A) winner photograph (B) was of an old barn window (C) covered with (D) a delicate, lacy frost Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions 35 “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him A She reminded him to phone the office B She asked him whether he phoned the office C She offered to phone the office for him D She allowed him to phone the office 36 A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents A Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents B A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling C A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling D A child’s schooling influences him as much as his parents 37 I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Saturday A I think you’d rather deliver the sofa on Saturday B I would rather you delivered the sofa on Saturday C I wanted to know if you could deliver the sofa on Saturday D I expected you to deliver the sofa on Saturday 38 I’m sure it wasn’t Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi A It couldn’t be Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi B You mustn’t have seen Mr Phong because he’s in Ha Noi C It can’t have been Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi D Mr Phong is in Ha Noi, so you might have seen him 39 Lam hasn’t seen his aunt since she left for Ho Chi Minh City A Lam last saw his aunt before she left for Ho Chi Minh City B Lam’s aunt left for Ho Chi Minh City but he didn’t see her C Lam hasn’t seen his aunt in Ho Chi Minh City yet D The last time Lam’s aunt left for Ho Chi Minh City she didn’t see him 40 How old you think this building is? A When did you build this building? B How many buildings did you build? C When was this building built? D How old were you when you built this 41 Seeing that he was so angry, she left the office A She didn’t want to make him angry, so she left B She left the office when she saw how angry he was C He grew very angry when he saw her leaving the office D He wouldn’t have been so angry if she hadn’t left 42 The sooner he stops smoking, the better he’ll feel A When he stops smoking, he’ll begin to feel better B As soon as he feels better, he’ll try to stop smoking C He feels so much better since he stopped smoking D Though he feels much better, he still smokes 43 The only reason why the party was a great success was that a famous statesman attended it A Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not be a great success B Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not have been a great success C The party would not have been successful if a famous statesman had attended it D The attendance of a famous statesman would have made the party successful 44 They recommend building more factories in poor rural areas A More factories are recommended to build in poor rural areas B Poor rural areas should recommend building more factories C It is recommended that poor rural areas should build more factories D They recommend that more factories should be built in poor rural areas Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Passage The skin has many layers Basically it consists of three parts-epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue The epidermis is composed of a complex of submicroscopic structures Keratin is a layer of such structures Keratin is a substance like horns of the cow, nails of man and hairs of the cat It is composed of keratocytes and forms the protective layer of the skin The structural change of keratocytes in the keratinization process involves many steps As the keratocytes move from the basal layer to the cornfield layer, some chemical changes occur The cell bodies of the melanocytes are normally confined to the basal layer of the epidermis Melanocyte processes extend for some distance between epidermal cells When melanin formation is stimulated, the cell bodies of the melanocytes also appear in the supra basal layers of the epidermis 45 The main purpose of this passage is to _ A initiate action B relate facts C tell a mysterious story D describe a new invention 46 The skin is like _ A an onion B a melon C an orange D a cherry 47 The keratin is a layer _ A thinner than the subcutaneous tissue B composed of various kinds of cell C as hard as steel D of many colors 48 Keratocytes function to _ A destroy bacteria B migrate in the epidermis C penetrate dermis D absorb water 49 Melanocytes form a layer of _ A tissue which originates from epidermis B cells C pigment D subcutaneous tissue Passage Exam Fitness Research has shown that success in exams depends on physical as well as intellectual fitness, and while there is no substitute for studying, keeping yourself in good physical shape will help you to make the most of what you have learned The following advice will enable you to perform at your best at exam time Exercise — Many people believe that there are two kinds of students: the fit, sun-tanned type with bulging muscles and a low IQ, and the weak, pasty academics, who wear thick glasses and pass all their exams The implication is that students are either intellectual or physical, which is not in fact the case Recent studies have found that students who take regular exercise generally better at school than those who don't For example, twenty minutes of aerobic exercise will immediately bring about: • An improved performance in IQ tests • A reduction in stress • Improved levels of alertness and concentration • Faster, clearer and more creative thinking • An improvement in your memory So, try to some aerobic exercise at least three times a week But remember, as exercise peps you up, it's better not to it near bedtime It could cause insomnia And on the exam day, exercise before your exam starts, preferably outdoors Body clocks and sleep — Our bodies and minds are programmed to run to a particular schedule and our mental and physical abilities change dramatically during the day For example, concentration, memory and the ability to work with our hands, all reach a peak in the afternoon, and fall to a low in the middle of the night Our body clocks are set and kept in sync by daylight which also keeps us alert Confusing your body clock will make you less alert and less effective Lack of sleep will affect a student's ability to read a book and remember things well Some points to remember: • You should sleep at regular times so as not to confuse your body clock You must get enough daylight Study in a well-lit room, preferably near a window • The best times to study are between 9.00 and 12.00 noon, and then late afternoon between 4.00 and 6.00 • The worst times are after lunch, and also late at night Study late at night will disrupt your body clock • A short nap during the afternoon will help you study and could result in an improved performance 50 What is the point that the author is trying to make? A He provides advice about how to prepare yourself mentally for examinations B He helps students prepare mentally and physically for examinations C He says that physical exercise is more likely to bring about exam success than studying D He says that our mental and physical abilities change all the time 51 It can be inferred from the passage that A Students are either intellectual or physical B There are two basic types of students: intellectual and physical C Students' physical condition affects how well they in exams D Physical students pass all their exams 52 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A Late-night exercise might make it difficult for students to sleep B Exercise peps you up C Indoor exercise is preferable D Students concentrate better if they exercise 53 Which of the following statements is true? A People find it most difficult to concentrate in the afternoon B Study your lessons in the late afternoon because your memory is at its best then C Your body clock can be confused by regular sleeping time D Confusing your body clock will result in lack of sleep 54 Which of the following would the author most probably NOT recommend? A take a daytime sleep B study your lessons in the morning C study where there is enough light D no exercise before your exam starts Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks THE EUROPEAN UNION The Ruropean Union (EU) is an organization that brings European countries together to cooperate on economic and political matters To help member countries make (55) _ and settle disputes, the EU has its own governing bodies These (56) _ a legislature and courts A major goal of the EU is to promote (57) trade between member countries In the past, trade barriers prevented European countries from trading freely These barriers included tariffs, a tax paid (58) _ goods are moved from one country to another Removing tariffs, made trading easier and less costly The EU also (59) it easier for people to move from one country to another to find work or go to school Today, all EU member countries grant their citizens European citizenship That means a citizen of France or Germany has the (60) to live and work in every other country that belongs (61) the EU In addition to economic cooperation, the EU works to promote (62) cooperation among its members The EU believes member countries (63) decide together how to respond to international problems or threats But many Europeans don’t want to (64) the right to defend their countries as they see fit Often, this makes political cooperation difficult 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 A talks A consist A liberal A even if A think A right A to A cultural A should A set up B appointments B include B restricted B.eventhough B consider B title B with B educational B need B give up C discussions C contain C open C.when C makes C power C for C trading C ought C put off D decisions D cover D free D.where D allows D freedom D on D political D would D care for WRITING: Part 1: Rewrite the following sentences as directed (0.25 mark/ correct answer) You should have your leather jacket dry cleaned Your leather jacket needs ……………………………………………………………………………… I didn't realize he was the author and that's why I was so rude about his new book Had I realized …………………………………………………………………………………………… He's a careless driver He drives ………………………………………………………………………………………………… They decided to go not until after the storm Only when ……………………………………………………………………………… …………… Part 2: Write a paragraph about 100-150 words: Describe one of your close friends A 11 A 21 A 31 A 41 B 51 C 61 A C 12 D 22 C 32 C 42 A 52 C 62 D D 13 A 23 C 33 A 43 B 53 B 63 A KEY (Học sinh ghi câu trả lời vào ô bên dưới) D B A A C 14 C 15 B 16.D 17 A 18 C 24 A 25 B 26 D 27 A 28 A 34 A 35 A 36 D 37 B 38 C 44 D 45.B 46 A 47 A 48 B 54 D 55 D 56 B 57 D 58 C 64 B A 19 A 29 A 39 A 49 A 59 C 10 D 20 C 30 B 40 C 50 B 60 A Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part djffers from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions A electric A compose A absorb A exclaim A sword B continent B computer B attach B influx B word C analyze C company C address C excavate C afford D champion D comprise D access D exaggerate D absorb Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that djffers from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions 10 A alternative A interact A ability A private A equipment B continental B historic B appreciate B belong B anticipate C revolution C committee C alcoholic C indeed C emotional D explanation D linguistics D renewable D emit D tournament Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 11 The removal of cataracts in the eyes by laser has become a common procedure A method B belief C improvement D regulation 12 The tennis match tomorrow afternoon will be broadcast on TV and radio A jointly B communally C uniformly D simultaneously 13 It’s high time hard A to study B studying C study D to studying 14 Fossil fuels like coal, gas and oil produce carbon dioxide when A are burned B they burned C burned D are they burned 15 A: I’m awfully sorry I can’t go with you B: ? Haven’t you agreed? A Why don’t you B How is it C What is it D Why you think 16 It was a fine day for a picnic, it was rather cold A if B therefore C so D though 17 The bad weather _ the flight being delayed A resulted in B made C caused D created 18 _ children like ice- cream That’s quite natural A The most B Most of C Most D The most of 19 has she behaved like that before A Never B Only by C For D When 20 We lost the match one goal A with B for C by D from 21 - “Are we the only ones coming?” - “I asked that Minh _ here, too.” A be B to be C being D would be 22 When Ly came to Britain, she had to get on the left A use to driving B use to drive C used to driving D used to drive 23 The train to arrive at 11.30 but it was an hour late A supposed B is supposed C was supposed D had supposed 24 It was not until 1856 across the Mississippi River A that the first bridge was built B was the first bridge built C that the first bridge being built D the bridge building was 25 - Marie: “What a lovely house you have!” - Phil: “ ” A No problem B Thank you Hope you will drop in C I think so D Of course not, it’s not costly 26 He agreed to accept the position _ a share of the company’s profits A in the agreement that he would be giving B with the aim that he would be received C with the purpose that he would give D on the understanding that he would be given 27 What we know about certain diseases is still not sufflcient to prevent them from spreading easily among the population A enough B important C efficient D imperative 28 The new teacher was to the needs of all the children in her care A attentive B observant C earnest D careful 29 “Thank you for your lovely present “ ” A It was the least we could B No worry A present is coming C Yes, it’s really a lovely present D Why you have to say so? 30 The boss is busy just now I think he will need _ time to answer your letter A little B a little C lots of D plenty of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 31 The guide has recommended that (A) both we (B) be as attentive (C) as possible when we (D) visit the old castle 32 (A) The qualifying examination (B) consists of two (C) three-hours periods (D) taken on consecutive days 33 The United States (A) themselves (B) will play a leading role (C) if it can render help to (D) other countries 34 The (A) winner photograph (B) was of an old barn window (C) covered with (D) a delicate, lacy frost Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions 35 “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him A She reminded him to phone the office B She asked him whether he phoned the office C She offered to phone the office for him D She allowed him to phone the office 36 A child is influenced as much by his schooling as by his parents A Schooling doesn’t influence a child as much as his parents B A child’s parents have greater influence on him than his schooling C A child can influence his parents as much as his schooling D A child’s schooling influences him as much as his parents 37 I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Saturday A I think you’d rather deliver the sofa on Saturday B I would rather you delivered the sofa on Saturday C I wanted to know if you could deliver the sofa on Saturday D I expected you to deliver the sofa on Saturday 38 I’m sure it wasn’t Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi A It couldn’t be Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi B You mustn’t have seen Mr Phong because he’s in Ha Noi C It can’t have been Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Ha Noi D Mr Phong is in Ha Noi, so you might have seen him 39 Lam hasn’t seen his aunt since she left for Ho Chi Minh City A Lam last saw his aunt before she left for Ho Chi Minh City B Lam’s aunt left for Ho Chi Minh City but he didn’t see her C Lam hasn’t seen his aunt in Ho Chi Minh City yet D The last time Lam’s aunt left for Ho Chi Minh City she didn’t see him 40 How old you think this building is? A When did you build this building? B How many buildings did you build? C When was this building built? D How old were you when you built this 41 Seeing that he was so angry, she left the office A She didn’t want to make him angry, so she left B She left the office when she saw how angry he was C He grew very angry when he saw her leaving the office D He wouldn’t have been so angry if she hadn’t left 42 The sooner he stops smoking, the better he’ll feel A When he stops smoking, he’ll begin to feel better B As soon as he feels better, he’ll try to stop smoking C He feels so much better since he stopped smoking D Though he feels much better, he still smokes 43 The only reason why the party was a great success was that a famous statesman attended it A Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not be a great success B Had it not been attended by a famous statesman, the party would not have been a great success C The party would not have been successful if a famous statesman had attended it D The attendance of a famous statesman would have made the party successful 44 They recommend building more factories in poor rural areas A More factories are recommended to build in poor rural areas B Poor rural areas should recommend building more factories C It is recommended that poor rural areas should build more factories D They recommend that more factories should be built in poor rural areas Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Passage The skin has many layers Basically it consists of three parts-epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue The epidermis is composed of a complex of submicroscopic structures Keratin is a layer of such structures Keratin is a substance like horns of the cow, nails of man and hairs of the cat It is composed of keratocytes and forms the protective layer of the skin The structural change of keratocytes in the keratinization process involves many steps As the keratocytes move from the basal layer to the cornfield layer, some chemical changes occur The cell bodies of the melanocytes are normally confined to the basal layer of the epidermis Melanocyte processes extend for some distance between epidermal cells When melanin formation is stimulated, the cell bodies of the melanocytes also appear in the supra basal layers of the epidermis 45 The main purpose of this passage is to _ A initiate action B relate facts C tell a mysterious story 46 The skin is like _ A an onion B a melon 47 The keratin is a layer _ A thinner than the subcutaneous tissue C as hard as steel 48 Keratocytes function to _ A destroy bacteria C penetrate dermis 49 Melanocytes form a layer of _ A tissue which originates from epidermis C pigment D describe a new invention C an orange D a cherry B composed of various kinds of cell D of many colors B migrate in the epidermis D absorb water B cells D subcutaneous tissue Passage Exam Fitness Research has shown that success in exams depends on physical as well as intellectual fitness, and while there is no substitute for studying, keeping yourself in good physical shape will help you to make the most of what you have learned The following advice will enable you to perform at your best at exam time Exercise — Many people believe that there are two kinds of students: the fit, sun-tanned type with bulging muscles and a low IQ, and the weak, pasty academics, who wear thick glasses and pass all their exams The implication is that students are either intellectual or physical, which is not in fact the case Recent studies have found that students who take regular exercise generally better at school than those who don't For example, twenty minutes of aerobic exercise will immediately bring about: • An improved performance in IQ tests • A reduction in stress • Improved levels of alertness and concentration • Faster, clearer and more creative thinking • An improvement in your memory So, try to some aerobic exercise at least three times a week But remember, as exercise peps you up, it's better not to it near bedtime It could cause insomnia And on the exam day, exercise before your exam starts, preferably outdoors Body clocks and sleep — Our bodies and minds are programmed to run to a particular schedule and our mental and physical abilities change dramatically during the day For example, concentration, memory and the ability to work with our hands, all reach a peak in the afternoon, and fall to a low in the middle of the night Our body clocks are set and kept in sync by daylight which also keeps us alert Confusing your body clock will make you less alert and less effective Lack of sleep will affect a student's ability to read a book and remember things well Some points to remember: • You should sleep at regular times so as not to confuse your body clock You must get enough daylight Study in a well-lit room, preferably near a window • The best times to study are between 9.00 and 12.00 noon, and then late afternoon between 4.00 and 6.00 • The worst times are after lunch, and also late at night Study late at night will disrupt your body clock • A short nap during the afternoon will help you study and could result in an improved performance 50 What is the point that the author is trying to make? A He provides advice about how to prepare yourself mentally for examinations B He helps students prepare mentally and physically for examinations C He says that physical exercise is more likely to bring about exam success than studying D He says that our mental and physical abilities change all the time 51 It can be inferred from the passage that A Students are either intellectual or physical B There are two basic types of students: intellectual and physical C Students' physical condition affects how well they in exams D Physical students pass all their exams 52 According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? A Late-night exercise might make it difficult for students to sleep B Exercise peps you up C Indoor exercise is preferable D Students concentrate better if they exercise 53 Which of the following statements is true? A People find it most difficult to concentrate in the afternoon B Study your lessons in the late afternoon because your memory is at its best then C Your body clock can be confused by regular sleeping time D Confusing your body clock will result in lack of sleep 54 Which of the following would the author most probably NOT recommend? A take a daytime sleep B study your lessons in the morning C study where there is enough light D no exercise before your exam starts Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks THE EUROPEAN UNION The Ruropean Union (EU) is an organization that brings European countries together to cooperate on economic and political matters To help member countries make (55) _ and settle disputes, the EU has its own governing bodies These (56) _ a legislature and courts A major goal of the EU is to promote (57) trade between member countries In the past, trade barriers prevented European countries from trading freely These barriers included tariffs, a tax paid (58) _ goods are moved from one country to another Removing tariffs, made trading easier and less costly The EU also (59) it easier for people to move from one country to another to find work or go to school Today, all EU member countries grant their citizens European citizenship That means a citizen of France or Germany has the (60) to live and work in every other country that belongs (61) the EU In addition to economic cooperation, the EU works to promote (62) cooperation among its members The EU believes member countries (63) decide together how to respond to international problems or threats But many Europeans don’t want to (64) the right to defend their countries as they see fit Often, this makes political cooperation difficult 55 56 57 58 59 60 A talks A consist A liberal A even if A think A right B appointments B include B restricted B.eventhough B consider B title C discussions C contain C open C.when C makes C power D decisions D cover D free D.where D allows D freedom 61 A to B with C for D on 62 A cultural B educational C trading D political 63 A should B need C ought D would 64 A set up B give up C put off D care for WRITING: Part : Rewrite the following sentences as directed (0.25 mark/ correct answer) You should have your leather jacket dry cleaned Your leather jacket needs dry-cleaning I didn't realize he was the author and that's why I was so rude about his new book Had I realized he was the author I would not have been so rude about his new book He's a careless driver He drives carelessly They decided to go not until after the storm Only when the storm had finished did they decide to go Part 2: Write a paragraph about 100-150 words: Describe one of your close friends ANSWER KEY Introduction (0.25 mark) • Who this person is , his / her relationship to you, and why choose him or her • Your overall impression about this person Body (0.5 mark) Paragraph Describing his/ her appearance (physical characteristics) (His/ her face, age, height, build, hair, clothes, ) Paragraph Describing his/ her character Paragraph3 Describing his/ her hobbies/ interests Conclusion (0.25 mark) What you feel about this person ... 40 How old you think this building is? A When did you build this building? B How many buildings did you build? C When was this building built? D How old were you when you built this 41 Seeing... 40 How old you think this building is? A When did you build this building? B How many buildings did you build? C When was this building built? D How old were you when you built this 41 Seeing... their countries as they see fit Often, this makes political cooperation difficult 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 A talks A consist A liberal A even if A think A right A to A cultural A should