SỞ GD & ĐT BẮC GIANG TRƯỜNG THPT NGÔ SĨ LIÊN ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN Năm học 2015 – 2016 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Mã đề thi: 216 Họ tên thí sinh:…………………………………………………… Số báo danh:………………… SECTION A (8 points): Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A character B switch C chemical D christmas Question 2: A addition B advantage C adventure D advertise Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 3: It is work of art that everyone wants to have a look at it A such unusual a B such an unusual C so an unusual D a so unusual Question 4: As a millionaire who liked to show off her wealth, Mrs Smith paid we asked A four times as much as B four time as many as C four time as many as D four time much than Question 5: , I would give a party A Should she come next month B If she come next month C She were to come next month D If she came here now Question 6: He was very lucky when he fell off the ladder He himself A must have hurt B should have hurt C will have hurt D could have hurt Question 7: The teacher, along with her students, going to school at the moment A is B was C were D are Question 8: Her mother, has been working for thirty years, is retiring next month A whose B whom C that D who Question 9: The man at the blackboard is our teacher A standing B to stand C stood D stands Question 10: In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers A contact B touch C link D connection Question 11: We are going to A have our house be redecorated B have our house redecorated C have our house to be redecorated D get our house being redecorated Question 12: I suggest the room before Christmas A be decorated B were decorated C should decorate D is decorated Question 13: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school" - " " A I am glad you like it B Sorry to hear that C Thanks It's certainly encouraging D Of course Question 14: The theory of relativity by Einstein, who was a famous physicist A is developed B developed C develops D was developed Question 15: Without my parents' support, my overseas study A had not completed B would not have completed C will not complete D did not complete Question 16: She isn’t well with the new manager A going on B keeping on C taking on D getting on Question 17: The last student was John A to be interviewed B who is interviewed C whom was interviewed D for interviewed Question 18: You should look up the meaning of the new in the dictionary misuse it A so as to B to C so as not to D so that Question 19: is to give strangers your address A What must never you B That must never you C That you must never D What you must never Question 20: Maria: “I’m taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow.” Sarah: “ .” A Good day B Good luck C Good time D Good chance Question 21: They asked me a lot of questions, I couldn’t answer A most of which B of which most C most of that D of that most Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 22: A kindergarten B Contaminate C curriculum D conventional Question 23: A attend B visit C apply D appear Question 24: A attendance B security C obedient D candidate 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 each of the following questions Question 25: I received housing benefit when I was unemployed A out of work B out of practice C out of fashion D out of order Question 26: Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company A recommendation B photograph C reference D curriculum Question 27: GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by 14-16year-old students A fulfilled B required C specialized D applied Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 28: “That is a well-behaved boy whose behavior has nothing to complain about” A behaving nice B behaving cleverly C good behavior D behaving improperly Question 29: Punctuality is imperative in your new job A Being late B Being cheerful C Being courteous D Being efficient 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 30: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proved A that B effects on C have been D proved Question 31: I like the fresh air and green trees of the village which I spent my vacation last year A the fresh air B green trees C which D my vacation Question 32: The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is the name of a set of English qualifications, generally taking by secondary school students at the age of 15-16 in England A the name B a set of C taking D at the age Question 33: Full-time jobs for men are declining, while more women are finding part- and full-time work The result is declining social status for men so they lose their role as the sole financial provider A while B is C so D as Question 34: I told him I'd prefer to walk , but he insisted to give me a lift A prefer B to walk C to give D a lift Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 35 to 44 You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself Think about how you want to present your (35) , experiences, education, work style, skills, and goals Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make It is also a good idea to review your resume with a critical eye and (36) areas that an employer might see as limitations or want further information Think about how you can answer difficult' questions (37) and positively, while keeping each answer brief An interview gives the employer a (38) to get to know you While you want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest (39) Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses and professors Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that You should also be (40) If you are genuinely interested (41) the job, let the interviewer know that One of the best ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview You can also (42) interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its services and products The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build upon your interview discussion This shows you are interested and (43) close attention to the interviewer It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement At the (44) of an interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear; from the employer Question 35: A pressures B strengths C practices D promotions Question 36: A hide B limit C express D identify Question 37: A accurately B rightly C hardly D sharply Question 38: A change B practice C way D chance Question 39: A ability B response C expression D respect Question 40: A enthusiast B enthusiasm C enthusiastic D enthusiastically Question 41: A for B on C with D in Question 42: A appear B show C conceal D cover Question 43: A spend B pay C choose D make Question 44: A end B close C finish D final 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 45 to 54 A survey is a study, generally in the form of an interview or a questionnaire, which provides information concerning how people think and act In the United States, the best-known surveys are the Gallup poll and the Harris poll As anyone who watches the news during campaigns presidential knows, these polls have become an important part of political life in the United States North Americans are familiar with the many “person on the street” interviews on local television news shows While such interviews can be highly entertaining, they are not necessarily an accurate indication of public opinion First, they reflect the opinions of only those people who appear at a certain location Thus, such samples can be biased in favor of commuters, middle-class shoppers, or factory workers, depending on which area the news people select Second, television interviews tend to attract outgoing people who are willing to appear on the air, while they frighten away others who may feel intimidated by a camera A survey must be based on a precise, representative sampling if it is to genuinely reflect a broad range of the population In preparing to conduct a survey, sociologists must exercise great care in the wording of questions An effective survey question must be simple and clear enough for people to understand it It must also be specific enough so that there are no problems in interpreting the results Even questions that are less structured must be carefully phrased in order to elicit the type of information desired Surveys can be indispensable sources of information, but only if the sampling is done properly and the questions are worded accurately There are two main forms of surveys: the interview and the questionnaire Each of these forms of survey research has its advantages An interviewer can obtain a high response rate because people find it more difficult to turn down a personal request for an interview than to throw away a written questionnaire In addition, an interviewer can go beyond written questions and probe for a subject’s underlying feelings and reasons However, questionnaires have the advantage of being cheaper and more consistent Question 45: What does the passage mainly discuss? A The principles of conducting surveys B The importance of polls in American political life C The history of surveys in North America D Problems associated with interpreting surveys Question 46: The word "they" in line refers to A interviews B news shows C North Americans D opinions Question 47: According to the passage, the main disadvantage of person-on-the-street interviews is that they A reflect political opinions B are used only on television C are not carefully worded D are not based on a representative sampling Question 48: The word "precise" in line 10 is closest in meaning to A rational B accurate C required D planned Question 49: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is most important for an effective survey? A An interviewer's ability to measure respondents' feelings B Carefully worded questions C A sociologist who is able to interpret the results D A high number of respondents Question 50: The word "exercise" in line 12 is closest in meaning to A consider B design C utilize D defend Question 51: The word "elicit" in line 15 is closest in meaning to A rule out B bring out C predict D compose Question 52: It can be inferred from the passage that one reason that sociologists may become frustrated with questionnaires is that A respondents are too eager to supplement questions with their own opinions B respondents often not complete and return questionnaires C questionnaires are expensive and difficult to distribute D questionnaires are often difficult to read Question 53: According to the passage, one advantage of live interviews over questionnaires is that live interviews A minimize the influence of the researcher B are easier to interpret C can produce more information D cost less Question 54: Which of the following terms is defined in the passage? A Representative sampling B Response rate C Public opinion D Survey 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 55 to 64 Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students But there are several disadvantages as well Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early Question 55: Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A The Semester System B The Academic Year C Universities in the United States D The Quarter System Question 56: A semester system A has two major sessions a year B Isn’t very popular in the United States C gives students the opportunity to study year round D has eleven-week sessions Question 57: How many terms are there in a quarter system? A Three regular terms and one summer term B One regular term and four summer terms C Two regular terms and two summer terms D Four regular terms and one summer term Question 58: When is the academic year? A September to August B September to June C June to August D August to June Question 59: The word “ customary” in paragraph could best be replaced by A agreeable B limited C traditional D length Question 60: When may students begin studying in a school that uses a quarter system? A Summer semester only B at the beginning of the academic year C at the beginning of any quarter D September Question 61: The word “them” in paragraph refers to A material B courses C faculty D weeks Question 62: The word “instituted” in paragraph is closest in meaning to A recommended B attempted C established D considered Question 63: Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to trimesters? A they provide more options for admission B They allow students to graduate early C they last eleven weeks D They are long enough to cover the course material Question 64: Where would this passage most probably be found? A In a American newspaper B In a dictionary published in the United States C In a general guide to colleges and universities in the United States D In a college catalog for a university in the United States SECTION B (2 points): I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet Question 1: Although he was very tired, he agreed to help me with my homework Tired as _ Question 2: The bus driver cannot be blamed for the accident in any way In no _ Question 3: There is a rumour that the guy stole the car It is _ Question 4: We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money If we _ Question 5: I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test It came as _ II In about 140 words, write a paragraph about your future job after leaving school Write your paragraph on your answer sheet ĐÁP ÁN & LỜI GIẢI CHI TIẾT Câu 1: Đáp án : B “ch” “switch” phát âm /t∫ /, từ lại phát âm /k/ Câu 2: Đáp án : D “a” “advertise” phát âm /ӕ/, từ lại phát âm /ə/ Câu 3: Đáp án : B So + adj + (a/an) + N (s) + that … = Such + (a/an) + adj + N + that …= thật một… đến mức… Câu 4: Đáp án : A So sánh gấp lần: (với lần trở lên) số lần + times + as + adj + as Đồng thời “money” danh từ không đếm được, nên ta dùng “much” để “nhiều” Câu 5: Đáp án : D Câu điều kiện loại 2, giả định điều khơng có thật tại: If + S + past verb, S + would + V Câu 6: Đáp án : D Việc ngã khỏi thang xảy khứ Could have + past participle để việc xảy khứ, không xảy Câu 7: Đáp án : A Khi chủ ngữ có dạng: N1, along with N2 động từ chia theo N1 (the teacher) -> động từ số Đồng thời , at the moment = now = -> chia động từ Câu 8: Đáp án : D Đại từ quan hệ “who” bổ nghĩa cho danh từ người xác định “the teacher”, đứng sau dấu phẩy Câu 9: Đáp án : A Ving đứng sau danh từ hình thức rút gọn mệnh đề quan hệ nghĩa chủ động Khơng thể dùng động từ có chia (stands, stood) khơng phải động từ câu, động từ câu “is” Câu 10: Đáp án : A Eye contact = giao tiếp mắt Câu 11: Đáp án : B Have/get + something + past participle = thu xếp cho đồ làm giúp Câu 12: Đáp án : A Suggest + (that) + S + (should) + V (nguyên thể bỏ “to”) = gợi ý làm Be decorated = trang trí Câu 13: Đáp án : C Người nói: bố mẹ cậu hẳn tự hào kết học cậu -> hàm ý khen ->Người đáp cám ơn cho lời nói có tính khích lệ Câu 14: Đáp án : D Thuyết tương đối phát triển Anhxtanh -> câu bị động việc xảy khứ -> D Câu 15: Đáp án : B Without câu điều kiện loại 3, giả định điều thật khứ: Without + N/Ving, S + would have + past participle = khơng có … đã… Câu 16: Đáp án : D Get on well with somebody = hòa hợp với Câu 17: Đáp án : A The first/last + (N) + to V = đối tượng đầu tiên/cuối làm điều Câu 18: Đáp án : C Look up something = tra từ misuse = dùng nhầm So as to V = để làm So as not to V = để khơng làm Câu 19: Đáp án : D What you must never = điều mà bạn không phép làm; sau what mệnh đề quan hệ Câu 20: Đáp án : B Maria nói thi cuối kì; Sarah chúc may mắn Câu 21: Đáp án : A Đại từ quan hệ đứng sau dấu phẩy; gắn với most of which Câu 22: Đáp án : A Trọng âm từ rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất; từ lại rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai Câu 23: Đáp án : B Trọng âm từ rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất; từ lại rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai Câu 24: Đáp án : D Trọng âm từ rơi vào âm tiết thứ nhất; từ lại rơi vào âm tiết thứ hai Câu 25: Đáp án : A Unemployed = thất nghiệp = out of work; out of fashion = lỗi thời; out of order = hỏng hóc Câu 26: Đáp án : D Résumé = curriculum vitae = sơ yếu lí lịch Câu 27: Đáp án : B Compulsory = bắt buộc = required Câu 28: Đáp án : D Well- behaved = ngoan ngoãn; ứng xử tốt Câu 29: Đáp án : A Punctuality = tính Câu 30: Đáp án : D Chủ ngữ cho mệnh đề smoking = việc hút thuốc ~ chủ ngữ số ít; động từ phải chia số ít; Sửa D thành has been proved Câu 31: Đáp án : C Đại từ quan bổ nghĩa cho danh từ địa điểm village where Câu 32: Đáp án : C Đằng sau C giới từ by ~ dấu hiệu bị động ; cấp thi lấy học sinh trung học; sửa C thành taken Câu 33: Đáp án : C Sửa so thành because; kết suy giảm địa vị xã hội nam giới … họ vai trò nguồn kinh tế chủ đạo; hai mệnh đề mang ý kết - nguyên nhân; nên dùng because phù hợp Câu 34: Đáp án : C Insist on Ving = nài nỉ; khăng khăng làm Câu 35: Đáp án : B Present = thể hiện; trình bày; strength = điểm mạnh; pressure = áp lực Câu 36: Đáp án : D Identify = phát ra; nhận Hide = ẩn giấu; trốn Limit = giới hạn Express = thể Câu 37: Đáp án : A Accurately = cách xác Câu 38: Đáp án : A A chance to V = hội để làm Change = thay đổi practice = thực hành Way = cách thức; phương pháp Câu 39: Đáp án : B Response = câu trả lời ability = khả làm Expression = thể hiện; biểu lộ respect = tôn trọng Câu 40: Đáp án : C Enthusiastic (adj) = nhiệt tình Be + adj Câu 41: Đáp án : D Be interested in = quan tâm; hứng thú vói Câu 42: Đáp án : B Show = thể Appear = xuất hiện, conceal = giấu kín Cover = bao phủ Câu 43: Đáp án : B Pay attention to something = ý tới Câu 44: Đáp án : A At the end of N = vào lúc cuối Close (v) = đóng, khép Finish = hoàn thành Final (Adj) = cuối Câu 45: Đáp án : A Đoạn văn nói việc tiến hành điều tra theo cách vấn, bảng hỏi, với thuận lợi, khó khăn, yêu cầu loại -> nguyên tắc tiến hành khảo sát Câu 46: Đáp án : A They để danh từ số nhiều vế trước Ở câu trước có danh từ nhiều “interviews” Câu 47: Đáp án : D Từ dòng đoạn 2: While such interviews can be highly entertaining, they are not necessarily an accurate indication of public opinion-> hình thức vấn khơng thực thể xác quan điểm cộng đồng (chỉ thể quan điểm số loại người định, cởi mở trước truyền hình số nơi định) Câu 48: Đáp án : B Precise= xác ≈ accurate Câu 49: Đáp án : B Từ dòng đầu đoạn 3: sociologists must exercise great care in the wording of questions An effective survey question must be simple and clear enough -> phải đặt câu từ cẩn thận câu hỏi vấn có hiệu Câu 50: Đáp án : C Exercise = luyện tập; tiến hành, sử dụng ≈ utilize Câu 51: Đáp án : B Elicit = làm cho rõ Bring out something = làm bật gì; sản xuất Câu 52: Đáp án : B Từ dòng đoạn cuối: An interviewer can obtain a high response rate because people find it more difficult to turn down a personal request for an interview than to throw away a written questionnaire ->phỏng vấn có tỉ lệ người trả lời cao hơn; có nghĩa tỉ lệ người trả lời bảng hỏi thấp Câu 53: Đáp án : C Từ dòng đoạn cuối: an interviewer can go beyond written questions and probe for a subject’s underlying feelings and reasons.-> vấn xa khỏi câu hỏi định sẵn khám phá cảm xúc lí sâu bên đối tượng -> nhiều thơng tin Câu 54: Đáp án : D “survey” định nghĩa từ dòng đầu: A survey is a study, generally in the form of an interview or a questionnaire, which provides information concerning how people think and act Câu 55: Đáp án : D Bài văn nói hệ thống đào tạo theo quý Mỹ, từ thông tin khái quát, mặt lợi hại, đến cách kết hợp hệ thống theo quý với theo kì Câu 56: Đáp án : A Từ dòng đầu tiên: on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring -> hệ thống đào tạo theo kì gồm hai kì: kì mùa thu xuân Câu 57: Đáp án : A Từ dòng đoạn đầu: The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length Câu 58: Đáp án : B Dòng đoạn đầu: The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks Câu 59: Đáp án : C Customary = thường lệ, theo lệ thường ≈ traditional = theo truyền thống Câu 60: Đáp án : C Từ dòng đoạn 2: In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters Câu 61: Đáp án : C “them” để danh từ đếm số nhiều vế câu phía trước Vế câu trước có “many faculties” Câu 62: Đáp án : C Institute = thành lập, thiết lập ≈ establish Câu 63: Đáp án : C Từ dòng đoạn cuối: colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements -> hệ thống đào tạo kì kéo dài 14 tuần, 17 tuần Câu 64: Đáp án : C Bài văn nói hệ thống đào tạo theo quý, đồng thời có bổ sung so sánh với hệ thống đào tạo khác -> dễ bắt gặp sách hướng dẫn, giới thiệu khung đào tạo Mỹ TỰ LUẬN: Câu 1: Tired as he was, he agreed to help me with my homework Adj + as + S + be = Although + S + be + very + adj Câu 2: In no way can the bus driver be blamed for the accident Not… anyway = in no way = To be blamed for N/Ving = bị đổ trách nhiệm cho Câu 3: It is rumoured that the guy stole it There is a rumour that + clause = có tin đồn rằng… It is rumoured that + clause = người ta đồn rằng… Câu 4: If we had had enough mone, we would have gone on holiday Sự thực nghỉ khứ khơng đủ tiền -> dùng câu điều kiện loại 3, giả định điều khơng có thật khứ: If + S + had + past participle, S + would have past participle Câu 5: It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test It + (come) + as + no surprise + that … = chẳng có đáng ngạc nhiên BÀI VIẾT: After leaving school, I would like to become an English teacher in the future because of two main reasons Firstly, I love teaching Teaching is one way of spreading knowledge to learners, which gives me a happy feeling I can see my students strive, get success, and later make their contributions in different areas In this way, it can also improve my presenting skill considerably and provide more relationships with not only native students but also international volunteers Secondly, there are many opportunities for English teaching positions nowadays Along with the development of our country, English is so highly appreciated that almost all jobs require certain amount of English ability Teaching English is always welcomed everywhere, everywhen with attractive salary In summary, my passion and good job prospects make English teacher my desired job