SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN ---------e-f--------- ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC KÌ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LỚP CHUYÊN ĐỀ ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH MÃ ĐỀ 231 (Đề thi gồm 05 trang) Thời gian làm bài 90 phút không kể thời gian giao đề ----------------e-f--------------- A. PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (Học sinh tô vào phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm) I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions. Question 01. A. honest B. human C. humor D. horror Question 02. A. caused B. booked C. matched D. pushed II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is SIMILAR in meaning to the one given italicized one. Question 03. He cannot practice scuba diving because he has a weak heart. A. The reason why he cannot practice scuba diving is that he has a weak heart. B. He has a weak heart but he continues to practice scuba diving. C. The fact that he has a weak heart cannot stop him practicing scuba diving. D. Scuba diving makes him suffer from having a weak heart. Question 04. “No, it’s not true. I didn’t steal the money!” Jean said. A. Jean refused to steal the money. B. Jean did not intend to steal the money. C. Jean denied having stolen the money. D. Jean admitted stealing the money. Question 05. People believe that neither side wanted war. A. It is believed that war broke out from both sides. B. Neither side is believed to have wanted war. C. Neither side is responsible for the outbreak of war. D. War is believed to be wanted by either side. Question 06. The test we did last time was more difficult than this one. A. This time we have to do the most difficult test of all. B. We did an easy test last time and a difficult one this time. C. This test is not as difficult as the one we did last time. D. The test we have done this time is not difficult at all. Question 07. She asked John to repeat what he had said. A. “Please repeat what you said, John,” she said. B. “Will you please repeat what John said?” she asked. C. “Please repeat what you said to John,” she said. D. “You have to repeat what you say, John,” she said. III. Read the following passage taken from Air Travel Guide - Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 5th Edition, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 08 to 15. According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips. Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instructions before takeoff and ask questions if you have uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates. During takeoff and landings you are advised to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exit and an alternative exit and count the rows of seat between you and the exits so that you can find them in the dark if necessary. In the even that you are forewarned of the possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane come to complete stop. If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing. If possible, wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew command and do not take personal belongings with you. Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated and when you jump, do so with your arms and legs extended in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and never smoke near the wreckage. Question 08. What is the main topic of the passage? A. Guidelines for increasing aircraft passengers survival. B. Safety instructions in air travel. C. Procedures for evacuating aircraft. D. Airline industry accident statistics. Question 09. Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instructions______. A. in an emergency B. before locating the exits C. if smoke is in the cabin D. before take-off Question 10. Airline passenger are to do all of the following EXCEPT______. A. ask questions about safety B. carry personal belongings in an emergency C. locate the nearest exist D. fasten their seat belt before takeoff Question 11. What does the paragraph following the passage most probably discuss? A. How to recover your luggage. B. When to return to the aircraft. C. Where to go to continue your trip. D. How to proceed once you are away from the aircraft. Question 12. According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor______. A. during takeoff and landings B. only if an accident is possible C. throughout the flight D. especially during landings Question 13. According to the passage, which exits should an airline passenger locate before take-off? A. The two closest to the passenger’s seat. B. The ones with counted rows of seats between them. C. The nearest one. D. The ones that can be found in the dark. Question 14. The word “inflated” in line 13 is closest in meaning to______. A. assembled B. increased C. expanded D. lifted Question 15. The word “evacuate” in line 11 is closes in meaning to______. A. maintain B. vacate C. escape D. Return IV. 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 16. His policies were beneficial to the economy as a whole. A. crude B. detrimental C. harmless D. innocent Question 17. I’d like to pay some money into my bank account. A. give some money out B. put some money into C. withdraw some money from D. leave some money aside Question 18. Why are you being so arrogant? A. snooty B. naive C. humble D. cunning Question 19. His extravagant ideas were never brought to fruition. A. practical B. impressive C. exaggerated D. unacceptable Question 20. This shouldn’t be too taxing for you. A. relaxing B. easy C. demanding D. Comfortable V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions. Question 21. A. solution B. whenever C. family D. obedient Question 22. A. responsible B. security C. generally D. biologist Question 23. A. mischievous B. hospital C. supportive D. special VI. 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 24. When babies are around fifteen months old, they can pick up objects and put themselves into small containers. A. themselves B. around C. they D. pick up Question 25. If motorists do not observe the traffic regulations, they will be stopped, ticketed and have to pay a fine. A. the B. have to pay a fine C. they D. not observe Question 26. Long before boats became important in recreation, they were valuable to people for many essential tasks, included transportation and fishing. A. included B. and C. valuable to D. Long before Question 27. Often a headache is caused by the contraction of one of the muscle group that cover the skull, thus causing spasm and pain. A. is caused B. Often C. spasm D. group Question 28. How the earth is in the shadow of the moon, we see an eclipse of the sun. A. the moon B. How C. in the shadow D. an eclipse VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete each of the following incomplete sentences. Question 29. According to the conditions of my scholarship, after graduation, ______. A. I would be offered by the university B. an employer will give me a full-time job C. the university will employ me full-time D. I will be employed full-time by the university Question 30. Before he was 20, he developed______ for the personal computer. A. the first world's computer language B. the world's first computer language C. the computer language for the first world D. the world first computer's language Question 31. He has been to the school library many times______. A. after the semester starts B. while the semester is starting C. since the semester started D. if the semester has started Question 32. ______ for breakfast is bread and eggs. A. What I like most B. That I only like C. Which better I like D. The food what I like Question 33. Only after food has been dried or canned______. A. it can be stored for later consumption B. should it be stored for later consumption C. was it stored for later consumption D. that it is stored for later consumption VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Question 34. The crew divided the life preservers among the twenty terrified passengers as the ship began to sink. A. exhausted B. frightened C. surprised D. excited Question 35. I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy. A. sleep B. sit down C. relax D. eat Question 36. In the end her neighbour decided to speak his mind. A. say a few words B. are given the right to C. have a chat D. say exactly what he thought Question 37. My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy. A. easily annoyed or irritated B. very happy and satisfied C. talking too much D. feeling embarrassed Question 38. You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble. A. exactly as things really happen B. with a negative attitude C. in a harmful way D. as trustingly as you can IX. Read the following passage taken from Microsoft Encarta 2009, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 39 to 46. On December 10, 2006, I was going through some hard time. The landlady did not want to release the house any more so I had to (39)______ and only had one month to find a place. Because Christmas was coming and it was difficult for me to (40)______ a suitable accommodation. I had only some money (41)______. I could not buy a Christmas tree and some presents for my three boys, (42)______ I had to use the money to find a place to live. Tome, it broke my heart as I could not prepare the Christmas for my three boys. I have been their only parent since my husband (43)______ away two years ago. I was so sad and everything was getting on my nerves. Although I managed to solve the problem myself I could not help telling my sons about the things. When I suddenly woke up at midnight, I found my eldest son was sitting (44)______ me. He kissed me and said, "Don't worry, Mum. We love you very much and always stand by you whatever happens." At the moment I started weeping, grabbed him and kissed him. His words and love made me (45)______ all about what I was stressing about. In fact ever since that moment, I have realized that I can overcome any problems thanks to my sons' love. The most important thing of my life is that my boys are safe and healthy, and they bring me joy all the time. The memory (46)______ me that nothing really matters, when I have the love of my children. Question 39. A. convert B. move C. transfer D. change Question 40. A. notice B. see C. find D. watch Question 41. A. left B. leave C. to leave D. leaving Question 42. A. if B. because C. although D. as though Question 43. A. passed B. has passed C. passes D. was passing Question 44. A. by B. over C. up D. next Question 45. A. forgetting B. forgot C. to forget D. forget Question 46. A. reminds B. misses C. minds D. remembers X. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete each of the following incomplete sentences. Question 47. Body language is a potent form of ______ communication. A. tongue B. oral C. non-verbal D. verbal Question 48. With black hair and eyes, she is______ of the people from her country. A. identical B. similar C. the same D. typical Question 49. The Avicenna Partnership is a______ company with a long and successful sales history. A. respecting B. respectable C. respectful D. respective Question 50. Isn’t there anyone______ of using this digital camera? A. skilled B. affordable C. capable D. possible Question 51. Had you told me that this was going to happen, I ______ it. A. don't believe B. hadn't believed C. can't believe D. would never have believed Question 52. Remember to appreciate what your friends do for you. You shouldn’t take them______. A. for granted B. as usual C. out of habit D. as a rule Question 53. You should ______ more attention to what your teacher explains. A. get B. set C. pay D. make Question 54. ______ you known he was a liar, would you have agreed to support him? A. Since B. Did C. Had D. If Question 55. Mary: “Can I have some more meat?” John: “____________.” A. Enjoy your meal B. No, it’s my round C. Help yourself D. It’s delicious Question 56. Without the traffic jam on the high way this morning, I ______ late for the meeting. A. wouldn't have been B. would be C. hadn't been D. would have been Question 57. It was just a friendly get-together. Everyone was wearing______ clothes. No one needed to be well-dressed. A. casual B. unfriendly C. formal D. unimportant Question 58. I don't like______ jobs. In fact, I never want to work under high pressure. A. Stressful B. stressing C. stress D. stressed Question 59. ______ candidates are likely to succeed in job interviews. A. Self-conscious B. Nervous C. Self-confident D. Self-doubt Question 60. Amie was so______ in her work that she didn’t notice when I came in. A. absent - minded B. busy C. wrapped up D. concentrating Question 61. Our teacher often said, "Who knows the answer? ______ your hand." A. Heighten B. Raise C. Lift D. Rise Question 62. Tom: “Can I bring a friend to your party?” Kyle: “____________.” A. The more the merrier B. Straight away C. That’s right D. Beggars can’t be choosers Question 63. Nobody seemed to be interested in the news. It was greeted with a lack of ______. A. enthusiastic B. enthusiasm C. enthusiastically D. enthusiast Question 64. This letter______ be from Harry. He doesn’t know my new address. A. might B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t D. can’t Question 65. In his latest speech, the Secretary General______ the importance of wildlife conservation. A. excused B. remained C. extorted D. stressed Question 66. Jack found it hard to______ the loss of his little dog. A. get over B. put off C. get along D. turn over Question 67. The plane would have landed easily ______ the thick fog. A. because of B. but for C. unless D. due to Question 68. “When do you have to hand in the that report?” “The______ is Thursday 12th April” A. deadline B. byline C. headline D. lifeline Question 69. Military is______ in this country. Every man who reaches the age of 18 has to serve in the army for two years. A. compulsory B. optional C. illegal D. unnecessary Question 70. I wish I ______ Bob the money; he spent it all gambling. A. hadn't lent B. didn't lend C. weren't lending D. wouldn't lend Question 71. It is important that every student______ attentive in class. A. is B. be C. was D. were Question 72. ______ anyone call, would you please ask them to call back later? A. If B. When C. Should D. Unless B. PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Học sinh viết vào mặt sau của phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm) Question: Deciding a future job is so difficult to the young because we can’t predict what the needs of labour force will actually be. Write a paragraph within 120 words to talk about the difficulties of the young to choose their future job in Vietnam. --------------------THE END-------------------- Họ vá tên học sinh:.......................................................................... lớp: 12A.... (Giám thị không giải thích gì thêm. Học sinh không được sử dụng bất cứ tài liệu tham khảo nào)./.
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