Đề thi thử Đại học môn Tiếng Anh

Đề THI thử - 2009
Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others:
1.  A. pronunciation	B. differential	C. electrician	D. artificial	
2.  A. property      	B. nitrogen      	C. surgery      	D. furthermore
3.  A. solidify     	B. miraculous     	C. intimacy     	D. appropriate
4.  A. apprehension     	B. preferential     	C. conventional     	D. calculation
5.  A. satisfactory     	B. alterative     	C. military     	D. generously
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences:
6. The police stated that the accident ______________ soon.
A. will be investigated 	B. had investigated 	C. is being investigated 	D. would be investigated
7. ______________ to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser.
A. Being not 	B. Not having been 	C. Have not bee 	D. Having not been
8. Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems.
A. had he been appointed 	B. did he appoint 	C. was he being appointed 	D. was he appointing
9. ______________ our children may be, we cannot go picnicking in this weather.
A. Though excited 	B. Excited as 	C. Because of excitement 	D. Exciting
10. Sweating increases ______________ vigorous exercise or hot weather.
A. during 	B. when 	C. at the time 	D. for
11. It is necessary to be careful your career.
A. when choosing     	B. when you will choose 	C. when you have chosen     D. when you chose
12. Quite ___________ people have complained about his behavior. _________ people have voiced their support for him.
A. a few / Many 	B. very few / Some 	C. a lot / Few 	D. a few / Very few
22. There’s a .new restaurant on Bien Hoa Street. Shall we go there for lunch? 
A. terrible	B. terribly	C. terrific	D. terrifically
14. It is ______________ knowledge that you have to drink more fluids when you have flu.
A. common 	B. popular 	C. widespread 	D. updated
15. As soon as Kate failed to do the job the third time, she got the ______________.
A. promotion 	B. recommendation 	C. rearrangement 	D. sack
16. Can you give me the ______________ for tomato soup?
A. formula 	B. recipe 	C. order 	D. method
17. The two countries have reached an agreement through dialogues described as ______________.
A. productive 	B. counterproductive 	C. unproductive 	D. productivity
18. Don’t worry. He’ll do the job as __________ as possible.
A. uneconomically 	B. economic 	C. economically 	D. economizing
19. ______________, the reports are not good enough to be printed.
A. On my own 	B. Out of the ordinary 	C. If you ask me 	D. Telling the truth
20. During the war, we ______________ many relatives.
A. lost touch with 	B. take for granted 	C. made a mention of 	D. set an example for
21. As soon as you hear the alarm, you all have to leave the building ______________.
A. on the verge 	B. under law 	C. at no time 	D. without delay
22. Can I ask a favor ______________ you, Mark? Could you please move this sofa backwards?
A. for 	B. of 	C. with 	D. to
23. Tom: “Thanks for the nice book!”
A. I’m glad you like it	B. you’re welcomed 	
C. In fact, I myself don’t like it 	D. But do you know how much it costs?
24. Would you rather have coffee or orange juice? - ________ .
A. I like both	 B. I have either	 C. Either, please	D. I’d rather to have coffee
25. “Would you mind lending me your motorbike?”	“ __________________”
A. Yes, let’s 	B. Yes, here it is 	C. Great 	D. Not at all
26. Will it rain on the day of our departure? - _____________________
A. I hope not so	B. I don’t hope so	C. I hope not	D. I hope it wouldn’t.
27. “Would you like to have dinner with me?” - “______.”
A. Yes, so do I	B. Yes, it is	C. Yes, I’d love to	D. I’m very happy
Choose the word or phrase with the same meaning as the underlined part: 
28. According to the rules of this contest, all employees and their immediate family member are not fit to be chosen to enter the contest. 
A. 	eligible	B. preferable	C. qualified	D. desirable
29. A surgeon is a doctor who performs an operation.
A. studies	B. researches	C. is interested in	D. carries out
30. Oil spills are having a devastating effect on coral reefs in the ocean.
A. powerful	B. significant	C. disastrous	D. detectable
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences:
31. I am ashamed 
A. to say that I am lazy.	B. of saying that I am lazy.
C. when saying that I am lazy.	C. that am I lazy.
32. But for his parents’ encouragement, 
A. He would have failed the final exam.	B. He wouldn’t pass the final exam.
C. He‘d have passed the final exam	D. A and B are correct.
33. ...... how serious her operation is.
A. Little does Mary realize 	B. Little Mary realizes 
C. Does Mary realized little 	D. Little Mary realized
34.......... I told you.
A. Sam is the man about whom 	B. Sam is the man about who 
C. Sam who is the man about 	D. Sam is who the man about 
35. ________ she could not say anything.
A. Therefore upset was she that	B. However upset was she that
C. So upset was she that	D. So upset was that
Choose the sentence which is closest meaning to the given one:
36. He decided to repair the thing himself and not to take it back to the shop.
A. He decided to have the thing repaired and not to take it back to the shop. 
B. He took the thing back to the shop because he wanted to have it repaired
C. He decided to repair the thing himself as he couldn't take it back to the shop
D. Rather than take it back to the shop, he decided to repair the thing himself.
37. The house was too expensive for them to buy.
A. So expensive was the house that they couldn’t buy it.	B. The house was so expensive that they couldn’t buy it
C. The house wasn’t cheap enough for them to buy. 	D. All are correct
Choose the sentence which is closest meaning to the given one: 
38. It was unfair that Paul failed the driving test.
A. Paul failed the driving test because he was unfair. B. Paul was not fair in doing the driving test.
C. It was unfair of Paul to fail the driving test. D. Paul didn't deserve to fail the driving test.
39. We can’t deny that all of us made certain mistakes early on. 
A. It can be denied that not all of us made mistakes. B. We admit that we could avoid making certain mistakes when young
C. Everyone of us denies that we made certain mistakes early on D. It is true that nobody could avoid making mistakes.
40. “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number,” said Paul to Susan.
A. Paul apologized Susan for giving her the wrong number.
B. Paul apologized Susan for having given her the wrong number.
C. Paul apologized to Susan to have given her the wrong number.
D. Paul apologized to Susan for having given her the wrong number
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 blanks from 41 to 50.
 In this age of (41)______telephone networks and electronic mail, it seems that fewer and even fewer people are (42)_____ time to sit down and write letters to friends and relatives. For hundreds of years, letters were the only way to keep (43)_____ people who were any distance away and letter-writing was seen as an important skill for all learned people (44)______ . Gradually, (45)_____ , the importance of writing letters is decreasing to a point that majority of us have to (46)_____ a special effort to turn out something worthwhile when we apply for a job or make a complaint. In business circles the tendency is for routine communications to become shorter. (47)_____ clients may appreciate a detailed letter, an employee who sends out long letters is often regarded as (48)_____ . Many people prefer the telephone in all circumstances and its speed is essential in many situations but (49)______ have you put the telephone down, dissatisfied with what you have managed to say? I don’t think I’ll throw my (50)______  away yet.
41. A. progressive 	B. advanced 	C. highly-developed 	D. all are correct
42. A. taking 	B. wasting 	C. giving 	D. making
43. A. in step with 	B. in contact with 	C. on good terms with 	D. in favour of
44. A. to be mastered 	B. mastering 	C. to master 	D. mastered
45. A. therefore 	B. however 	C. in short 	D. for example
46. A. make 	B. do 	C. cause 	D. create
47. A. Even though 	B. As though 	C. Despite	D. However
48. A. unimportant 	B. inefficient 	C. unusual 	D. impossible
49. A. how often 	B. how long 	C. how much 	D. how about
50. A. letter 	B. telephone 	C. pen 	D. effort 
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 51 to 60.
 One of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 BC. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of its construction make it one of the truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen- acre structure near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the Pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the Pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true North, South, East and West- an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshipers and great astronomers, so computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations. 
 Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many interesting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events- past present and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past. Others are prophesied for future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial being of the ancient past. Was this superstructure made by ordinary being, or one built by a race far superior to any known today?
51. What has the research of the base revealed?
 A. There are cracks in the foundation 	B. Tomb robbers have stolen the pharaoh’s body
 C. The lines represent important event 	D. A superior race of people built it
52: Extraterrestrial beings are
 A. very strong wonders 	B. astronomers in the ancient times
 B. research in Egyptology 	D. living beings from other planets
53: What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
to allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly.
to permit the high priests to pray at night
to enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for the journey after life.
to keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh.
54: What is the best title for the passage?
 A. Symbolism of the great Pyramid 	B. Problem with the construction of the Great Pyramid
 C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza .	D. Explorations of the Burial Chamber of Cheops.
55: On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculation?
 A. Observation of the celestial bodies 	B. Advanced technology
 C. Advanced tool of measurement 	D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface
56: Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
 A. As a solar observatory B. As a religious temple	C. As a tomb for the pharaoh D. As an engineering feat
57: Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many Prophecies.
It was selected as a tomb of Pharaoh Cheops.
It was built by a super race.	D. It is very old.
58: What do the interesting lines in the base symbolize?
Architects’ plans for the hidden passage. 	B. Pathways of the great solar bodies.
C. Astrological computations 	D. Date of the important events taking place throughout time.
59: The word “feat” is closest in meaning to
 A. accomplishment B. appendage	C. festivity D. structure
60: The word “affiliated” is closest in meaning to
 A. affiliated B. precipitated C. terminated D. foretold	
Choose the underlined word or phrase that needs correcting (61-65 )
61:
We admired Ann for her intelligence, cheerful disposition and she is honest..
 A B C D
62:
New York city, which is one of the largest cities in the world, is larger than any other cities in the United States.
 A B C D 
63:
Children’s games, which are amusements involve more than one individual, appear to be a cultural universal.
 A B C D
64:
When I came back I realised that my camera had been disappeared
 A B C D 
65:
If either of you take a vacation now, we won’t be able to finish this work.
 A B C D
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 66 to 75.
 Quite different from storm surges are the giant sea waves called tsunamis, which derive their name from the Japanese expression for "high water in a harbor". These waves are also referred to by the general public as tidal waves, although they have relatively little to do with tides. Scientists often refer to them as seismic sea waves, far more appropriate in that they do result from undersea seismic activity.
 Tsunamis are caused when the sea bottom suddenly moves, during an underwater earthquake or volcano, for example, and the water above the moving earth is suddenly displaced. This sudden shift of water sets off a series of waves. These waves can travel great distances at speeds close to 700 kilometers per hour. In the open ocean, tsunamis have little noticeable amplitude, often no more than one or two meters. It is when they hit the shallow water the coast that they increase in height, possibly up to 40 meters.
 Tsunamis often occur in the Pacific because the Pacific is an area of heavy seismic activity. Two areas of the Pacific well accustomed to the threat of tsunamis arc Japan and Hawaii. Because the seismic activity that causes tsunamis in Japan often occurs on the ocean bottom quite close to the islands, the tsunamis that hit Japan often comes with little warning and can therefore prove disastrous. Most of the tsunamis that hit the Hawaiian Islands, however, originate thousands of miles away near the coast of Alaska, so these tsunamis have a much greater distance to travel and the inhabitants of Hawaii generally have time for warning of their imminent arrival.
 Tsunamis are certainly not limited to Japan and Hawaii. In 1755, Europe experienced a calamitous tsunami, when movement along the fault lines near the Azores caused a massive tsunami to sweep onto the Portuguese coast and flood the heavily populated area around Lisbon. The greatest tsunami on record occurred on the other side of the world in 1883 when the Krakatoa volcano underwent a massive explosion, sending waves more than 30 meters high onto nearby Indonesian islands; the tsunami from this volcano actually traveled around the world and was witnessed as far away as the English Channel.
66.	The paragraph preceding this passage most probably discusses	
	A. tidal waves	B. tides
	C. storm surges	D. underwater earthquakes
67. According to the passage, all of the following are true about tidal waves EXCEPT that	
A. they are the same as tsunamis
C. this terminology is not used by the scientific community
B. they are caused by sudden changes in high and low tides
D. they refer to the same phenomenon as seismic sea waves
68. The world "displaced" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to..............
	A. located	B. not pleased	C. filtered	D. moved
69. It can be inferred from the passage that tsunamis............	
A. cause severe damage in the middle of the ocean
C. are far more dangerous on the coast than in the open ocean
B. generally reach heights greater than 40 meters
D. are often identified by ships on the ocean
70. As used in the passage, water that is "shallow" isn’t..........	
	A. clear	B. deep	C. tidal	D. coastal
71. A main difference between tsunamis in Japan and in Hawaii is that tsunamis in Japan are more likely to............. .
A. arrive without warning
C. come from greater distances
B. be less of a problem
D. originate in Alaska
72. The possessive "their" in the third paragraph refers to..........
A. the Hawaiian islands
C. these tsunamis
B. thousands of miles
D. the inhabitants of Hawaii
73. A "calamitous" tsunami in the last paragraph is one that is.................
	A. expected	B. at fault	 C. extremely calm 	 D. disastrous
74. From the expression "on record" in the last paragraph, it can be inferred the tsunami that accompanied the Krakatoa volcano..............
A. occurred before efficient records were kept
C. was filmed as it was happening 
B. was not as strong as the tsunami in Lisbon
D. might not be the greatest tsunami ever
75. The passage suggests that - the tsunami resulting from the Kr- volcano..............
A. caused volcanic explosions in the English Channel
C. was unobserved outside of the Indonesian islands
B. was far more destructive close to the source than far away
D. resulted in little damage
Choose the best sentence made from the words given:
76. World’s oceans  / vast /  cope / present levels / pollution
 A. The world’s oceans are so vast that they can cope with the present levels of pollution.
 B. The world’s oceans are too vast to cope with the present levels of pollution.
 C. The world’s oceans are very vast although they can cope with the present levels of pollution.
 D. The world’s oceans are vast so that they can cope with the present levels of pollution.
77. robots / use /  slaves , therefore , / free / people / do /  more of the things / want.
 A. Robots used slaves, therefore, people freeing them to do more of the things they want. 
 B. Robots would be used like slaves, therefore, free people can do more of the things they want. 
 C. Robots would be used as slaves, therefore, freeing people to do more of the things they want. 
 D. Robots use is like slaves, therefore, free people do for them more of the things they want. 
78. way / protect / all the wildlife / must / find/ many species / in danger of extinction
 A. A way to protect all the wildlife must find as many species are in danger of extinction. 
 B. A way is protected for all the wildlife, finding any species which are in danger of extinction. 
 C. A way protects all the wildlife that are found among many species in danger of extinction. 
 D. A way of protecting all the wildlife must be found as many species are in danger of extinction.
79. persons choice / occupation / probably / most important  / ever have / made
 A. A persons choice of occupation is probably the most important one that ever has to be made. 
 B. A persons choice about occupation is probably most important one to have ever made. 
 C. A persons choice from occupation is probably the most important one ever has to be made. 
 D. A persons choice among occupation is probably most important ever having made.
80. my opinion / unfair / women / more duties / husbands 
 A. According to my opinion it is unfair when women have more duties than their husbands. 
 B. In my opinion it is unfair that women have more duties than their husbands. 
 C. My opinion is unfair for women to have more duties than their husbands. 
 D. My opinion, which seems to be unfair, is that women should have more duties than their husbands.