SỞ GD&ĐT BẮC NINH ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUÔC GIA LẦN I TRƯỜNG THPT LÝ THÁI TỔ NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 MƠN: TIẾNG ANH 12 Thời gian 60 phút (khơng kể thời gian phát đề) ĐỀ THI THỬ Mã đề thi 132 (Thí sinh khơng sử dụng tài liệu) Họ tên thí sinh: SBD…………… 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 1: A cover B university C prefer D verbal Question 2: A noticed B wanted C included D decided Mark A,B,C or D to indicate the word whose main stress differs from the rest Question 3: A application B compulsory C inhabitant D certificate Question 4: A enlarge B struggle C occur D survive Identify the underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be corrected Question 5: Wood is an excellent resource for heating homes, cooking food, and build houses A an excellent B for C homes D build Question 6: As a child grows on, its physical health is affected by many elements in the air, water and food A by B on C is affected D many elements Question 7: The assumption that smoking has bad effects on our health have been proveD A effects B that C on D have been proved Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following questions Trang http://tailieugiangday.com – Website chuyên đề thi thử file word có lời giải Question 8: Lucy: “You look really nice in that red sweater!” Sue : “ _” A Don’t mention it B How dare you? C I’m afraid so D Thank you Question 9: “How you like your steak done?” _ " ” A Very much B Well done C I don’t like it D Very little Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 10: I hope to have the privilege of working with them again A right B advantage C honor D favor Question 11: Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning Haven’t you heard the news? His wife gave birth to a baby early this morning A exhausted B very proud C extremely pleased D extremely dazed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 12: She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study A put in charge of B made room for C lost control of D got in touch with Question 13: This shouldn’t be too taxing for you A relaxing B easy C demanding D comfortable 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 14: Sam speaks Chinese well and his Japanese is good, too A Sam not only speaks Chinese well but also is good at Japanese B Sam is good at either Chinese or Japanese C Not only Chinese but also Japanese Sam is good at D Not only does Sam speak Chinese but also Japanese Trang 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was signed yesterday B The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months C The agreement which was signed yesterday ended a six-month negotiation D The agreement which ends a six-month negotiation was signed yesterday Question 18: Women still cover their heads in some countries They did so in the past A Women still cover their heads in some countries similar to what they did so in the past B In the past, women cover their heads but they so today in some countries C Women still cover their heads in some countries as they did so in the past D Women still cover their heads in some countries as they did in the past Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions Question 19: The higher the content of carbon dioxide in the air is, _ A the more heat it retains B more heat it retains Trang http://tailieugiangday.com – Website chuyên đề thi thử file word có lời giải C it retains the more heat D the heat it retains more Question 20: He is a _ boy He is often kind and helpful to every classmate A lovely B obedient C caring D frank Question 21: The festival has many attractions It will include contemporary orchestra music and an opera. , there will be poetry readings and theatrical presentations A Nevertheless B On the other hand C Otherwise D Furthermore Question 22: The boy waved his hands to his mother, who was standing at the school gate, to _ her attention A follow B tempt C attract D pull Question 23: Although we not live in the same town, my cousin and I still keep _ and often speak on the phone A up date B in touch C off work D in hand Question 24: There are many in our library A interesting American old history books B interesting old American history books C old American interesting history books D American interesting old history books Question 25: John failed again He _ harder A can tried B must have tried C should have tried D may have tried Question 26: In spite of her abilities, Laura has been _ overlooked for promotion A repeat B repeatedly C repetitive D repetition Question 27: Phone me after o’clock We ………………dinner by then A will have finished B had finished C have finished D will be finishing Question 28: Standing on the tip of the cape, _ Trang http://tailieugiangday.com – Website chuyên đề thi thử file word có lời giải A people have seen a lighthouse far away B a lighthouse can see from the distance C we can see the lighthouse in the distance D lies a lighthouse in the middle of the sea Question 29: We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are _ A out of work B out of stock C out of reach D out of practice Question 30: At last they divorced after ten years of _ marriage A a B an C the D Ø 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 35 THE BENEFITS OF JOINING A SPORTS CLUB Everyone, old or young, should think about joining a sports club There are many benefits of being a (31)of a club First of all, you have the opportunity not just to play your favorite sport on a regular basis, but also to improve Most clubs have training sessions or even professionals who (32) lessons Secondly, it’s a chance to meet people who enjoy doing the same things as you so you will probably get (33) with them and end up with a good network of friends Also these clubs usually have an excellent social life as they arrange parties and special occasions at the club where you can meet to talk and eat together and generally have a good time Many people (34) up sports in their early teens but it is good idea to continue as doing sport is a way of relieving stress and giving you more energy as well as being a good break from your studies Best of all, a lot of clubs can arrange to get tickets for top sporting events that are hard to (35) _ This means you can often get front row seats for matches and competitions in your favorite sport, or you may even be able to see your favorite team Well worth joining! Question 31: A member B fellow C associate D representative Question 32: A offer B propose C present D hand Question 33: A up B over C on D about Question 34: A get B give C put D set Question 35: A engage B register C book D order Trang http://tailieugiangday.com – Website chuyên đề thi thử file word có lời giải 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 36 to 42 New surveys suggest that the technological tools we use to make our lives easier are killing our leisure time We are working longer hours, taking fewer and shorter vacations (and when we go away, we take our cell phones, PDAs, and laptops along) And, we are more stressed than ever as increased use of e-mail, voice mail, cell phones, and the Internet is destroying any idea of privacy and leisure Since the Industrial Revolution, people have assumed that new labor-saving devices would free them from the burdens of the workplace and give them more time to grow intellectually, creatively, and socially – exploring the arts, keeping up with current events, spending more time with friends and family, and even just ‘goofing off’ But here we are at the start of the 21st century, enjoying one of the greatest technological boom times in human history, and nothing could be further from the truth The very tools that were supposed to liberate us have bound us to our work and study in ways that were inconceivable just a few years ago It would seem that technology almost never does what we expect In ‘the old days’, the lines between work and leisure time were markedly clearer People left their offices at a predictable time, were often completely disconnected from and out of touch with their jobs as they traveled to and from work, and were offduty once they were home That is no longer true In today’s highly competitive job market, employers demand increased productivity, expecting workers to put in longer hours and to keep in touch almost constantly via fax, cell phones, e-mail, or other communications devices As a result, employees feel the need to check in on what is going on at the office, even on days off They feel pressured to work after hours just to catch up on everything they have to Workers work harder and longer, change their work tasks more frequently, and have more and more reasons to worry about job security Bosses, colleagues, family members, lovers, and friends expect instant responses to voice mail and e-mail messages Even college students have become bound to their desks by an environment in which faculty, friends, and other members of the college community increasingly their work online Studies of time spent on instant messaging services would probably show staggering use This is not what technology was supposed to be doing for us New technologies, from genetic research to the Internet, offer all sorts of benefits and opportunities But, when new tools make life more difficult and stressful rather than easier and more meaningful – and we are, as a society, barely conscious of it – then something has Trang http://tailieugiangday.com – Website chuyên đề thi thử file word có lời giải gone seriously awry, both with our expectations for technology and our understanding of how it should benefit us From “Summit 1” by Joan Saslow & Allen Ascher Question 36: This passage has probably been taken from A a science review B a political journal C an advertisement D a fashion magazine Question 37: The word “inconceivable” in the passage is closest in meaning to” ” A unforgettable B unimaginable C predictable D foreseeable Question 38: The word “They” in the fourth paragraph refers to A workers B employers C employees D tasks Question 39: It can be inferred from the fourth paragraph that A employees have more freedom to decide what time they start and finish work B it is compulsory that employees go to the office, even on days off C employers are more demanding and have efficient means to monitor employees D life is more relaxing with cell phones and other technological devices Question 40: Which of the following could best serve as the title of the passage? A Expectations and Plain Reality B Benefits of Technology C Research on the Roles of Computers D Changes at the Workplace Question 41: According to the first three paragraphs, technological tools that were designed to make our lives easier A have fully met our expectations B have brought us complete happiness C have turned out to us more harm than good Trang http://tailieugiangday.com – Website chuyên đề thi thử file word có lời giải D have not interfered with our privacy Question 42: Which of the following is NOT true about technological tools, according to new surveys? A They are being increasingly used B They are used even during vacations C They make our life more stressful D They bring more leisure to our life 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 43 to 50 Pollution emitted in industrial areas represents a threat to human health and the surrounding natural resources We have a tendency to believe that the production processes are the only source of environmental damage, and often forget about the possible long-term effects of harmful production practices We may think that the closure of these huge industrial areas would improve the quality of the environment Unfortunately, this ignores the threat of the remaining waste, which is abandoned and poorly stored.It represents an even bigger danger because it stands neglected as it degrades and leaks into the earth without any control at all Changes in the water chemistry due to surface water contamination can affect all levels of an ecosystem It can affect the health of lower food chain organisms and, consequently, the availability of food up through the food chain It can damage the health of wetlands and damage their ability to support healthy ecosystems, control flooding, and filter pollutants from storm water runoff The health of animals and humans are affected when they drink or bathe in contaminated water In addition water-based organisms, like fish and shellfish, can pile up and concentrate contaminants in their bodies When other animals or humans eat these organisms, they receive a much higher dose of contaminant than they would have if they had been directly exposed to the original contamination Contaminated groundwater can badly affect animals, plants and humans if it is removed from the ground by manmade or natural processes Depending on the study of rocks of the area, groundwater may rise to the surface through springs or seeps, flow sideways into nearby rivers, streams, or ponds, or sink deeper into the earth In many parts of the world, groundwater is pumped out of the ground to be used for drinking, bathing, other household uses, agriculture, and industry Trang http://tailieugiangday.com – Website chuyên đề thi thử file word có lời giải Contaminants in the soil can harm plants when they take up the contamination through their roots Eating, breathing in, or touching contaminated soil, as well as eating plants or animals that have piled up soil contaminants can badly affect the health of humans and animals Air pollution can cause breathing-related problems and other bad health effects as contaminants are absorbed from the lungs into other parts of the body Certain air contaminants can also harm animals and humans when they contact the skin Plants rely on breathing for their growth and can also be affected by exposure to contaminants moved in the air (Source: Adapted from http://www.grid.unep.ch/waste/download/waste1213.pdf) Question 43: According to the passage, which of the followings supports healthy ecosystems? A Lower food chain organisms B Water-based organisms C Animals D Wetlands Question 44: Which of the followings has the closest meaning to the word “absorbed” in the last paragraph? A Consumed B Piled up C Swallowed D Taken in Question 45: The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to A the environment B the remaining waste C the threat of the remaining waste D a danger Question 46: Which of the followings affect an ecosystem as the whole? A Soil contamination B Air contamination C Groundwater contamination D Surface water contamination Question 47: According to the passage, the industry is likely to be thought as _ A the utmost harmful activity B a threat to human health C the only source of pollution D a danger to the environment Question 48: What is the topic of the passage? A The quality of the environment Trang http://tailieugiangday.com – Website chuyên đề thi thử file word có lời giải B Bad effects of industrial waste C The pollution from the city D Sources of environmental damage Question 49: Which of the followings is NOT badly affected by contaminated groundwater? A Rocks B Human C Plants D Animals Question 50: Which of the followings is the flow of water from the ground to the surface? A Ponds B Springs C Streams D Rivers ĐÁP ÁN 1.A 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.D 8.D 9.B 10.C 11.C 12.F 13.B 14.A 45.D 16.A 17.C 18.D 19.A 20.C 21.D 22.C 23.B 24.B 25.C 26.B 27.A 28.C 29.B 30.D 31.A 32.A 33.C 34.B 35.C 36.A 37.B 38.C 39.C 40.A 41.C 42.AD 43.D 44.D 45.B 46.D 47.C 48.B 49.A 50.B Trang 10 http://tailieugiangday.com – Website chuyên đề thi thử file word có lời giải ... Springs C Streams D Rivers ĐÁP ÁN 1. A 2.A 3.A 4.B 5.D 6.B 7.D 8.D 9.B 10 .C 11 .C 12 .F 13 .B 14 .A 45.D 16 .A 17 .C 18 .D 19 .A 20.C 21. D 22.C 23.B 24.B 25.C 26.B 27.A 28.C 29.B 30.D 31. A 32.A 33.C 34.B 35.C... 34.B 35.C 36.A 37.B 38.C 39.C 40.A 41. C 42.AD 43.D 44.D 45.B 46.D 47.C 48.B 49.A 50.B Trang 10 http://tailieugiangday.com – Website chuyên đề thi thử file word có lời giải ... and we are, as a society, barely conscious of it – then something has Trang http://tailieugiangday.com – Website chuyên đề thi thử file word có lời giải gone seriously awry, both with our expectations