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ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 27 ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 Môn: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. Question 1 A. cosmetics B. economics C. photography D. experience Question 2 A. lemon B. physics C. decay D. decade Question 3 A. modernise B. vaporise C. organise D. deliver Question 4 A. vacancy B. calculate C. delicious D. furniture Question 5 A. enjoy B. require C. apply D. whisper II. Mark the sentence (A,B,C or D) that is the best way to have a complete sentence with the words given. Question 6: We / informed / most / animals / zoo / starving / death. A. We have informed that most of the animals at the zoo are starving to death. B. We have informed that most of animals at the zoo are starving and death. C. We have been informed that most animals at the zoo are starving and death. D. We have been informed that most of the animals at the zoo are starving to death. Question 7: It / better / play safe / exams / give / original answer. A. It's often better to play safe in exams than to give an original answer. B. It's often better playing safe in exams than to give an original answer. C. It's often better to play safe in exams than giving an original answer. D. It's often better playing safe in exams than giving an original answer. Question 8: small shopkeeper / face / fierce competitiveness / supermarkets. A. The small shopkeeper is faced fierce competitiveness of supermarkets. B. The small shopkeeper is facing fierce competitiveness from supermarkets. C. The small shopkeeper is being faced fierce competitiveness of supermarkets. D. The small shopkeeper has been facing fierce competitiveness from supermarkets. Question 9: I / not be / trouble / police / now if / take / your advice / first place. A. I wouldn't be in trouble with the police now if I had taken your advice in the first place. B. I wouldn't have been in trouble with the police now if I had taken your advice in the first place. C. I won't be in trouble with the police now if I take your advice in the first place. D. I shouldn't have been in trouble with the police now if I have taken your advice in the first place. Question 10: Hardly / I / go back / sleep when / loud noise / woke / up. A. Hardly had I gone back to sleep when a loud noise woke me up. B. Hardly I had gone back to sleep then a loud noise woke me up. C. Hardly had I gone back to sleep and did a loud noise wake me up. D. Hardly I had gone back to sleep when a loud noise woke me up. III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 11: I feel terrible, I didn’t sleep ___________ last night. A. an eye B. a wink C. a jot D. an inch Question 12: This is the most expensive car I have ___________ driven. A. ever B. always C. often D. sometimes Question 13: The ___________ at the football match caused violence when their team lost. A. spectators B. groups C. observers D. customers Question 14: Not until 1856 ___________ across the Mississippi River. A. the first bridge was built B. was the first bridge built C. the first building a bridge D. the bridge building was Question 15: The cost of living has ___________ over 10 percent in the past years. A. raised B. raise C. risen D. rising Question 16: A : "I can’t see the stage very well from here". B : “___________”. A. Neither can’t I B. Neither I can C. I can’t neither D. Neither can I Question 17: Drinking and smoking are harmful _________ people's health. A. for B. with C. to D. in Question 18: The headmaster was disappointed _________ his behaviour. A. with B. for C. on D. of Question 19: Would you like to go_________ a walk _________ the park this afternoon? A. for- in B. for- at C. to- in D. to- at Question 20: Please ask them _________ in this area. A. don't smoke B. not smoking C. to not smoke D. not to smoke Question 21: He always ___________ me A. avoids to meet B. avoids meeting C. avoiding to meet D. to avoid meeting Question 22: He is always afraid of________ his job. A. lose B. losing C. to lose D. lost Question 23: Did he manage ________ the table upstairs? A. to carry B. carry C. to carrying D. carrying Question 24: I don't mind ________by car because I never get car- sick. A. travel B. to travel C. travelling D. being travelled Question 25: My dad lets me ________my housework everyday. A. do B. to do C. doing D. done Question 26: After the enormous dinner he had to ________ his belt. A. broaden B. enlarge C. widen D. loosen Question 27: Throw away that old vase. It's ________. A. value B. valuable C. invaluable D. valueless Question 28: A : Is the lift working? B : No , it's ______________.Let's use the stairs. A. out of work B. impossible C. in danger D. out of order Question 29: These people ______________ for the most successful company in the town. A. are seeming to work B. seem working C. seem to be working D. are seeming to be working Question 30: If you stop smoking, you________ more money. A. won’t have B. will have C. would have D. wouldn’t have Question 31: She has been sleeping for 10 hours! You ________her up. A. had better to wake B. may wake C. must wake D. would like to wake Question 32: People think that an apple ________ is good for you. A. in a day B. for a day C. for every day D. a day Question 33: It's wonderful here tonight ! It's ________I have ever enjoyed a garden party. A. a long time B. the first time C. time D. several times Question 34: He_________ the plants. If he had, they wouldn’t have died. A. needn’t have watered B. can’t have watered C. shouldn’t water D. couldn’t water Question 35: She made me ___________for the petrol, but she allowed me ___________her car all day. A. pay/ use B. to pay/ to use C. pay/ to use D. pay/ using Question 36: My friend is still optimistic ___________many difficulties he has to overcome. A. though B. however C. despite D. but Question 37: Out of sight, out of ___________. A. memory B. head C. heart D. mind Question 38: As the theatre was still closed, I looked round the shops to ___________ time. A. use B. kill C. gain D. spend Question 39: You should take more exercise if you want to keep________. A. fit B. fat C. fine D. fresh Question 40: He is very ________ on meeting English people and making friends with them. A. willing B. fond C. keen D. anxious IV. 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 41: Betty isn't much heavier than Ann. A. Betty and Ann are exactly the same weight. B. Betty is slightly less heavy than Ann. C. Ann weighs a little more than Betty. D. Ann weighs slightly less than Betty. Question 42: You may get cold on the way so take the coat. A. To take the coat you will get cold on the way. B. In case you're cold on the way ,you should take a coat. C. If you didn't take a coat , you'd be cold on the way. D. Only if you get cold can you take the coat. Question 43: I whispered as I didn't want anybody to hear our conversation. A. So as not to hear our conversation I whispered. B. Since nobody wanted to hear our conversation I whispered. C. I lowered my voice in order that our conversation couldn't be heard. D. Because I whispered , nobody heard our conversation. Question 44: “May I have some chocolate, mum?” said the boy. A. The boy asked his mother to have some chocolate. B. The boy begged his mother to have some chocolate. C. The boy asked for some chocolate. D. All are correct. Question 45: John asked Mary if it was the blue one or the green she wanted. A. “Which one did she want, the blue or the green, Mary?” asked John. B. “Which one did you want, the blue or the green?” asked John. C. “Which one does Mary want , the green or the blue?” asked John. D. “Which one do you want, the blue or the green, Mary?” asked John. V. 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 46: Acupuncture comes from (A) the traditional Chinese (B) system of medicine that including (C) herbalism, massage, diet, manipulation (D) and exercise. A B C D Question 47: Traditional (A) Chinese medicine see (B) health as a state in which (C) the energy of the mind, body and spirit are (D) in harmony. A B C D Question 48: People seldom act natural (A) in front of (B) the camera. Often (C) they stiffen up and the pose becomes rather (D) wooden. A B C D Question 49: It is disappointing (A) that almost (B) tourists who come to (C) the country only visit the same (D) few overcrowded places. A B C D Question 50: Driving is getting (A) more demanding (B) all the time, so we must make sure (C) people learn efficient (D) in the first place. A B C D VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the questions from 51 to 55 . This year, the school is offering new summer courses, which sound very good indeed. They are able to offer many more conversation classes than before. And for about half of these classes the students will be working in groups of seven or eight. Courses on reading and writing will also be given. There's a completely new reading course, in fact, which the students will find very interesting. Teachers will use current newspaper articles and other material. For the first time this year, the school is running a computer course, too. The school will be also continuing the video course, which was very popular last year. Benfield School has some new video equipment and the teachers know a lot about video. All this sounds like hard work! But there will be a lot of leisure activities too. The school has arranged for students to use the sports center near the school in the afternoons and evenings, at greatly reduced prices. And it has planned a lot of visits to places of interest. There will be some special surprises for the students as well. The school has organized a group visit to a television studio, as a suitable end to the video course. Some students will be able to take flying lessons at the airport. The school only takes between forty and fifty students at a time. Although it is a small school, only a few of the students stay at the school itself, in one of two flats in the main building. Most of the summer students will stay with families in the town. Question 51: Some of the conversation classes will be held in groups of ________. A. 3 -5 B. 5 C. 7-8 D. 17 Question 52: There will be new courses in ________. A. reading and computers. B. reading and writing. C. video and computers. D. video and reading. Question 53: Students can take part in sport at ________. A. the school B. the sports hall C. the sports center D. the school field Question 54: As a special surprise there will be ________. A. a computer course. B. a trip to a place of interest. C. a video show. D. a visit to a TV studio. Question 55: Some students may be able to ________. A. make video films. B. give the other students a surprise. C. learn to fly a plane. D. plan some special visits. VII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the questions from 56 to 60 . American foods began to affect the rest of the world. American emphasis on convenient and rapid consumption is best represented in fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks. By the 1960s and 1970s fast foods became one of America strongest exports as franchises for Mc Donalds and Burger King spread through Europe and other parts of the world, including Russia and China. Traditional meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace - gave way to quick lunches and dinners eaten on the run as other countries imitated American cultural patterns. By the late 20th century Americans had become more conscious of their diets, eating more poultry, fish and vegetables, and fewer eggs and less beef. Cooks began to rediscover many world cuisines in forms closer to their original. In California, chefs combined fresh fruits and vegetables available with ingredients and spices borrowed from immigrant kitchens to create an innovative cooking style that was lighter than traditional French, but more interesting and varied than typical American cuisine. Along with the states wines, California cuisine took its place among the acknowledged forms of fine dining. Question 56: Fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks________. A. are traditional meals of the US people. B. are popular because of their nutritious values. C. became more popular than meals cooked at home in China. D. became popular with other European and Asian countries. Question 57: Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word "cuisine"? A. cooking B. style of cooking C. cookery D. cook Question 58: What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A. American cuisine used to have an influence on many countries. B. Fast foods became one of America strongest exports. C. Mc Donalds and Burger King are American food suppliers successful in Europe. D. Traditional meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace are not common in the US. Question 59: Which of the following statements is true? A. By the late 20th century, fast foods had lost their popularity in the USA B. Americans used to eat more poultry, fish, and fresh fruits and vegetables than they do now. C. Cooking styles of other countries began to affect America by the late 20th century. D. Fewer eggs and less beef in American diet made them fitter. Question 60: An innovative style of cooking was created in California ________. A. to attract more immigrants to the state. B. and made the states wines well-known. C. by borrowing recipes from immigrant kitchens. D. by combining the local specialities with immigrants spices. VIII. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks from 61 to 70. People have always dreamt of living forever. Although we all know this will (61)___ happen, we still want to live as long as possible. (62)__, there are advantages and disadvantages of a long life. In the first place, people who live longer can spend more time with their family and friends. Secondly, (63)___ have busy working lives look forward to a long, (64)_______ life, when they can do the things theyve never had time for. (65)___, there are some serious disadvantages. Firstly, many people become ill and consequently have to spend time in hospital or become burden (66)____the children and friends. Many of them find this (67)___ annoying or embarrassing. In addition to this, (68)_____, the fewer friends they seem to have because old friends die or become ill and it's often (69)_____ to make new friends. To sum up, living to a very old age is worthwhile for those who stay (70) _______to remain independent and enjoy life. Question 61: A. hardly B. not C. never D. all are correct Question 62: A. Naturally B. Really C. Consequently D. Surprisingly Question 63: A. people B. people who C. they D. everyone who Question 64: A. relax B. relaxing C. relaxed D. relaxation Question 65: A. In other words B. For example C. On the other hand D. Contrary to Question 66: A. of B. on C. to D. with Question 67: A. dependence B. behaviour C. habit D. condition Question 68: A. when people get older B. when the older people get C. the older people get D. the old people get Question 69: A. strange B. interesting C. difficult D. convenient Question 70: A. healthy enough B. enough health C. also healthy D. even health IX. 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. Until recently, hunting for treasure from shipwrecks was mostly fantasy; with recent technological advances, however, the search for sunken treasure has become more popular as a legitimate endeavor. This has caused a debate between those wanting to salvage the wrecks and those wanting to preserve them. Treasure hunters are spurred on by the thought of finding caches of gold coins or other valuable objects on a sunken ship. One team of salvagers, for instance, searched the wreck of the RMS Republic, which sank outside the Boston harbor in 1900. The search party, using side-scan sonar, a device that projects sound waves across the ocean bottom and produces a profile of the sea floor, located the wreck in just two and a half days. Before the use of this new technology, such searches could take months or years. The team of divers searched the wreck for two months, finding silver tea services, crystal dinnerware, and thousands of bottles of wine, but they did not find the five and a half tons of American Gold Eagle coins they were searching for. Preservationists focus on the historic value of a ship. They say that even if a shipwreck's treasure does not have a high monetary value, it can be an invaluable source of historic artifacts that are preserved in nearly mint condition. But once a salvage team has scoured a site, much of the archaeological value is lost. Maritime archaeologists who are preservationists worry that the success of salvagers will attract more treasure-hunting expeditions and thus threaten remaining undiscovered wrecks. Preservationists are lobbying their state lawmakers to legally restrict underwater searches and unregulated salvages. To counter their efforts, treasure hunters argue that without the lure of gold and million-dollar treasures, the wrecks and their historical artifacts would never be recovered at all. Question 71: What is the main idea of this passage? A. Searching for wrecks is much easier with new technologies like side-scan sonar. B. Maritime archaeologists are concerned about the unregulated searching of wrecks. C. The search of the RMS Republic failed to produce the hoped-for coins. D. The popularity of treasure seeking has spurred a debate between preservationists and salvagers. Question 72: The word "sunken" in line 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following words? A. broken B. underwater C. ancient D. hollow Question 73: Which of the following could best replace the phrase "a profile" as used in line 5? A. a projection B. an execution C. a highlight D. an outline Question 74: Which of the following statements is best supported by the author? A. The value of a shipwreck depends on the quantity of its artifacts. B. Preservationists are fighting the use of technological advances such as side-scan sonar. C. Side-scan sonar has helped to legitimize salvaging. D. The use of sound waves is crucial to locating shipwrecks. Question 75: The author uses the phrase "mint condition" in line 12-13 to describe _______. A. something perfect B. something significant C. something tolerant D. something magical Question 76: All of the following were found on the RMS Republic EXCEPT _______. A. wine bottles B. silver tea services C. American Gold Eagle coins D. crystal dinnerware Question 77: From the passage, you can infer that a preservationist would be most likely to _______. A. shun treasure-seeking salvagers B. be a diver C. put treasures in a museum D. do archaeological research Question 78: The word "scoured" in line 13 is most similar to which of the following? A. scraped away B. scratched over C. scrambled around D. searched through Question 79: In line 11, what is the closest meaning to the word "lure"? A. knowledge B. attraction C. luxury D. glare Question 80: The second and third paragraphs are an example of__________. A. chronological order B. explanation C. specific to general D. Definition ---------- THE END ----------