Bài thi môn Tiếng Anh - Kỳ thi THPT Quốc gia năm học 2015-2016

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Class:12/
NATIONAL ENGLISH EXAMINATION 2015
TIME: 90 MINUTES
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1:A. noticed 	B. approached 	C. finished 	D. supported
Question 2:A. clean 	B. deal 	C. break 	D. teach
Question 3:A. conquer 	B. conserve 	C. conceal 	D. contain
Question 4:A. influential 	B. compulsory 	C. oceanic 	D. advantageous
Question 5:A. candidate 	B. commitment 	C. recipe 	D. instrument
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 6: A large number of inventions and discoveries have been made _______ accident.
A. on 	B. at 	C. in 	D. by
Question 7: Changes have been made in our primary schooling program. As a result, young children ______ do homework any more.
A. haven't 	B. couldn't 	C. oughtn't 	D. needn't
Question 8: The headmaster has decided that three lecture halls _____ in our school next semester.
A. will be built 	B. will be building 	C. are being built 	D. will build
Question 9: The receptionist, ___ answered the phone, told me that the director was out.
A. whose 	B. that 	C. whom 	D. who
Question 10: Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they _____ their student cards.
A. produced 	B. didn't produce 	C. don't produce 	D. hadn't produce
Question 11: Although MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) spreads through close contact with sick people, not through the air, many people still avoid _____ to crowded places.
A. to go 	B. having gone 	C. going 	D. gone
Question 12: ______ the salesman promised to exchange the defective CD player for a new one, they insisted on getting a refund.
A. Despite 	B. Although 	C. And 	D. But
Question 13: It is ____ of businessmen to shake hands in formal meetings.
A. typical 	B. ordinary 	C. common 	D. familiar
Question 14: A molecule of water is ______ of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen.
A. created 	B. consisted	 C. included 	D. composed
Question 15: Jane really loves the ______ jewelry box that her parents gave her as a birthday present.
A. nice brown wooden 	B. nice wooden brown 
C. wooden brown nice 	D. brown wooden nice
Question 16: When asked about their preference for movies, many young people say that they are in favor ____ science fiction.
A. of 	B. for 	C. at 	D. with
Question 17: Global warming will result ___ crop failures and famine.
A. from 	B. in 	C. to 	D. of
Question 18: After the new technique had been introduced, the factory produced _____ cars in 2014 as the year before.
A. as many twice 	B. as twice many 	C. twice as many 	D. twice many as
Question 19: John has finally found a new job after being ____ for three months.
A. out of mind 	B. out of order 	C. out of reach 	D. out of work
Question 20: Nguyen Thi Anh Vien performed so well in the 28th Sea Games women's 200m butterfly that none of her rivals could ____ her.
A. catch up with 	B. look up to 	C. put up with 	D. come up to
Question 21: Such characteristics as fairies or witches in Walt Disney animated cartoons are purely _____.
A. imagining 	B. imaginable 	C. imaginary 	D. imaginative
Question 22: ______ at school yesterday when we were informed that there was no class due to a sudden power cut.
A. We have hardly arrived 	B. Hardly had we arrived 
C. We had arrived hardly 	D. Hardly we had arrived.
Question 23: Ken and Tom are high-school students. They are discussing where their study group will meet. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Ken: "Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?"
Tom:"______"
A. We are too busy on weekdays. 	B. Studying in a group is great fun. 
C. Why don't you look at the atlas? 	D. The library would be best.
Question 24: Mike and Lane are university students. They are talking about Lane's upcoming high-school union. Select the most suitable response to fill in the blank.
Mike: "So, you have your fifth high-school reunion coming up?"
Lane:"_______"
No, you are in no mood for the event. 	B. Oh, the school reunion was wonderful. 
C. Yeah. I'm really looking forward to it. D. The food at the reunion was excellent.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: When Susan invited us to dinner, she really showed off her culinary talents. She prepared a feast - a huge selection of dishes that were simply mouth-watering.
A. having to do with food and cooking 	B. involving hygienic conditions and diseases 
C. relating to medical knowledge 	D. concerning nutrition and health
Question 26: Suddenly, it began to rain heavily, so all the summer hikers got drenched all over.
A. cleansed 	B. completely wet 	C. very tired 	D. refreshed
Question 27: It's no use talking to me about metaphysics. It's a closed book to me.
a subject that I don't understand 	B. a theme that I like to discuss 
C. a book that never opens 	D. an object that I really love
Question 28: Since poaching is becoming more seriously, the government has imposed stricter laws to prevent it.
A. poaching 	B. seriously 	C. stricter laws 	D. it
Question 29: It is common knowledge that solar heating for a large office building is technically different from a single-family home.
A. common knowledge 	B. large office 
C. technically 	D. from a single-family home
Question 30: The number of homeless people in Nepal have increased sharply due to the recent severe earthquake.
A. of 	B. have 	C. due to 	D. severe earthquake
Question 31: Reminding not to miss the 15:20 train, the manager set out for the station in a hurry.
A. Reminding 	B. the 15:20 train 	C. for 	D. in a hurry
Question 32: All the candidates for the scholarship will be equally treated regarding of their age, sex, or nationality.
candidates 	B. scholarship 	C. regarding 	D. nationality
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 33: "Don't be such a pessimist. I'm sure you'll soon get over it. Cheer up!"
A. activist 	B. hobbyist 	C. optimist 	D. feminist
Question 34: "Be quick! We must speed up if we don't want to miss the flight."
turn down 	B. look up 	C. slow down 	D. put forward
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 44.
 Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming. Scientists have already observed shifts in the lifecycles of many plants and animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun shifting where they live or their annual migration patterns due to warmer temperatures.
 With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm. In many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or farmland blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such as those found in polar and mountaintop regions are especially at risk because migration to new habitats is not possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are already threatened by dwindling sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go.
 Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further warming. The rate of warming, not just the magnitude, is extremely important for plants and animals. Some species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough and may disappear. 
 Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming. Warmer ocean temperatures can cause coral to "bleach", a state which if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral. Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere enters the ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems.
 From "Global Warming" by Michael Mastrandrea and Stephen H. Schneider
Question 35: Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to __________.
A. die instantly 	B. lose color 	C. become lighter 	D. bloom earlier
Question 36: According to paragraph 2, when their habitats grow warmer, animals tend to move __________.
A. south-eastwards and down mountainsides toward lower elevations 
B. toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations 
C. north-westwards and up mountainsides toward higher elevations 
D. toward the North Pole and down mountainsides toward lower elevations
Question 37: The pronoun "those" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. areas 	B. species 	C. ecosystems 	D. habitats
Question 38: The phrase "dwindling sea ice" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. the cold ice in the Arctic 	B. the melting ice in the Arctic 
C. the frozen water in the Arctic 	D. the violent Arctic Ocean
Question 39: It is mentioned in the passage that if the global temperature rose by 2 or 3 Celsius degrees, __________.
A. water supply would decrease by 50 percent 
B. the sea level would rise by 20 centimeters 
C. half of the earth’s surface would be flooded 
D. 20 to 50 percent of species could become extinct
Question 40: According to the passage, if some species are not able to adjust quickly to warmer temperatures, __________.
A. they will certainly need water 	B. they move to tropical forests 
C. they can begin to develop 	D. they may be endangered
Question 41: The word "fragile" in paragraph 4 most probably means __________.
A. pretty hard 	B. very large 	C. rather strong 	D. easily damaged
Question 42: The bleaching of coral reefs as mentioned in paragraph 4 indicates __________.
A. the slow death of coral reefs 	B. the water absorption of coral reefs 
C. the quick growth of marine mammals 	D. the blooming phase of sea weeds
Question 43: The level of acidity in the ocean is increased by __________.
A. the decrease of acidity of the pole waters 
B. the loss of acidity in the atmosphere around the earth 
C. the rising amount of carbon dioxide entering the ocean 
D. the extinction of species in coastal areas
Question 44: What does the passage mainly discuss?
Effects of global warming on animals and plants B. Influence of climate changes on human lifestyles C. Global warming and species migration D. Global warming and possible solutions
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 45 to 54.
 Library is a collection of books and other informational materials made available to people for reading, study, or reference. The word library comes (45) _______ liber, the Latin word for “book”. (46) _______, library collections have almost always contained a variety of materials. Contemporary libraries maintain collections that include not only printed materials such as manuscripts, books, newspapers, and magazines, (47) _______ audio-visual and online databases. In addition (48) _______ maintaining collections within library buildings, modern libraries often feature telecommunications links that provide users with access to information at remote sites.
 The central mission of a library (49) _______ to collect, organize, preserve, and provide access to knowledge and information. In fulfilling this mission, libraries preserve a valuable record of culture that can be passed down to (50) _______ generations. Libraries are an essential link in this communication between the past, present, and future. Whether the cultural record is contained in books or in electronic formats, libraries ensure (51) _______ the record is preserved and made available for later use.
 People use library resources to gain information about personal (52) _______ or to obtain recreational materials such as films and novels. Students use libraries to supplement and enhance their classroom experiences, to learn (53) _______ in locating sources of information, and to develop good reading and study habits. Public officials use libraries to research legislation and public policy issues. One of the most valued of all cultural institutions, the library (54) _______ information and services that are essential to learning and progress. 
 From “Library (institution)” by Richard S. Halsey et al.
Question 45:A. from 	B. out 	C. in 	D. to
Question 46:A. However 	B. Despite 	C. Therefore 	D. Instead
Question 47:A. as well 	B. only if 	C. but also 	D. or else
Question 48:A. to 	B. in 	C. from 	D. on
Question 49:A. is 	B. has 	C. are 	D. have
Question 50:A. succeed 	B. successful 	C. succeeding 	D. success
Question 51:A. what 	B. that 	C. who 	D. which
Question 52:A. attractions 	B. interests 	C. appeals 	D. profits
Question 53:A. talents 	B. abilities	 C. skills	 D. capacities
Question 54:A. digests 	B. supplies	 C. applies 	D. relates
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions for 55 to 64.
 Overpopulation, the situation of having large numbers of people with too few resources and too little space, is closely associated with poverty. It can result from high population density, or from low amounts of resources, or from both. Excessive high population densities put stress on available resources. Only a certain number of people can be supported on a given area of land, and that number depends on how much food and other resources the land can provide. In countries where people live primarily by means of simple farming, gardening, herding, hunting, and gathering, even large areas of land can support only small numbers of people because these labor-intensive subsistence activities produce only small amounts of food.
 In developed countries such as the United States, Japan, and the countries of Western Europe, overpopulation generally is not considered a major cause of poverty. These countries produce large quantities of food through mechanized farming, which depends on commercial fertilized, large-scale irrigation, and agricultural machinery. This form of production provides enough food to support the high densities of people in metropolitan areas.
 A country’s level of poverty can depend greatly on its mix of population density and agricultural productivity. Bangladesh, for example, has one of the world’s highest population densities, with 1,147 persons per sq km. A large majority of the people of Bangladesh engage in low-productivity manual farming, which contributes to the country’s extremely high level of poverty. Some of the smaller countries in Western Europe, such as the Netherlands and Belgium, have high population densities as well. These countries practice mechanized farming and are involved in high-tech industries, however, and therefore have high standards of living.
 At the other end of the spectrum, many countries in sub-Saharan Africa have population densities of less than 30 persons per sq km. Many people in these countries practice manual subsistence farming; these countries also have infertile land, and lack the economic resources and technology to boost productivity. As a consequence, these nations are very poor. The United States has both relatively low population density and high agricultural productivity; it is one of the world’s wealthiest nations.
 High birth rates contribute to overpopulation in many developing countries. Children are assets to many poor families because they provide labor, usually for farming. Cultural norms in traditionally rural societies commonly sanction the value of large families. Also, the governments of developing countries often provide little or no support, financial or political, for family planning; even people who wish to keep their families small have difficulty doing so. For all these reasons, developing countries tend to have high birth rates of population growth.
 From “Poverty” by Thomas J. Corbett
Question 55: Which of the following is given a definition in paragraph 1?
A. Poverty 	B. Simple farming 	C. Overpopulation 	D. Population density
Question 56: What will suffer when there are excessively high population densities?
A. Farming methods 	B. Skilled labor	 C. Land area	 D. Available resources
Question 57: The phrase “that number” in paragraph 1 refers to the number of _____.
A. countries 	B. resources 	C. densities 	D. people
Question 58: In certain countries, large areas of land can only yield small amounts of food because _____.
A. there is no shortage of skilled labor 	B. there are small numbers of laborers.
C. there is lack of mechanization 	D. there is an abundance of resources.
Question 59: Bangladesh is a country where the level of poverty depends greatly on ____.
A. both population density and agricultural productivity 
B. its population density only 
C. its high agricultural productivity 
D. population density in metropolitan areas
Question 60: The phrase “engage in” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. give up 	B. look into 	C. participate in 	D. escape from
Question 61: The word “infertile” in paragraph 4 probably means ____.
A. impossible 	B. disused 	C. inaccessible 	D. unproductive
Question 62: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. In sub-Saharan African countries, productivity is boosted by technology. 
B. In certain developed countries, mechanized farming is applied. 
C. All small countries in Western Europe have high population densities. 
D. There is no connection between a county’s culture and overpopulation.
Question 63: Which of the following is a contributor to overpopulation in many developing countries?
A. High birth rates 	B. Economic resources 
C. High-tech facilities 	D. Sufficient financial support
Question 64: Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
High Birth Rates and its Consequences 	B. Poverty in Developing Countries 
C. Overpopulation: A Worldwide Problem 	D. Overpopulation: A Cause of Poverty
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence given.
Question 1: If John does not change his working style, he will be sacked soon.
Unless 
Question 2: "Would you like to come to my 18th birthday party?" he asked me. 
He invited 
Question 3: People believe that this new teaching method is more effective than the old one. 
The new teaching method 
Question 4: He did not realize how difficult the task was until he was halfway through it. 
Not until 
Question 5: It was wrong of you to leave the class without asking for your teacher's permission. 
You should not 
In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of reading books. Write your paragraph on your answer sheet.
The following prompts might be helpful to you.
Widening knowledge
Improving language
Relaxing