Đề luyện thi THPT Quốc Gia môn Tiếng Anh - Đỗ Bình

MR. BEAN’S MATERIALS
ĐỀ LUYỆN SỐ 01
ĐỀ LUYỆN THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2016
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (Gồm 64 câu hỏi; 8 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others of the same group.
Question 1. A. candy	B. sandy 	C. many	D. handy
Question 2. A. earning	B. learning	C. searching	D. clearing
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 3: A. president 	B. physicist 	C. inventor 	D. property
Question 4: A. economy 	B. unemployment 	C. communicate 	D. particular
Question 5: A. recommend 	B. volunteer 	C. understand 	D. potential
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 6. The film is not worth seeing. The plot is too dull.
 A. simple	B. complicated	C. boring	D. slow
Question 7. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at general assemblies in schools and churches.
 A. concerts	B. public libraries	C. gatherings D. prayer services
Question 8. I hope to have the privilege of working with them again.
 A. honor 	 B. advantage 	C. favor 	D. right
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the bold, italic part in each of the following questions.
Question 9. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being.
	A. lively	B. frequented	C. accessible	D. revealed
Question 10. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
 A. cooperate	 B. put together	C. separate	D. connect
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction.
Question 11: The root of the trees allow the water to go into the soil, that gradually releases it to flow down rivers. A B C D
Question 12: I get quite depressed when I think about the damage we are making to the environment. 
 A B C D
Question 13: Alike oxygen, which is chemically changed by our bodies into carbon dioxide, nitrogen is merely exhaled back into the air. A B C D
Question 14: I think she will be suitable for the work because she has been working like a teacher for a long time. A B C D
Question 15: Passengers are required to arrive to the gate fifteen minutes before departure time. 
 A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 16: He is doing very badly but he tries to_____________ appearances.
A. hold on 	B. stick to 	C. keep up 	D. make out
Question 17: I regret going to the cinema. I wish I_____________.
A. didn't go there 	B. haven't gone there C. hadn't gone there	 D. would not go there 
Question 18: Today's weather will be a_____________ of yesterday.
A. continuing 	B. continuation 	C. continuity	D. continual
Question 19: The children had been_____________ of the danger, but had taken no notice.
A. warned 	B. explained 	C. shown	D. prevented
Question 20: Our country has large areas of_____________ beauty.
A. unharmed 	B. undamaged 	C. unspoilt	D. uninjured
Question 21: Scientists and engineers have invented devices to remove________ from industrial wastes.
A. pollutions 	B. pollute 	C. polluting 	D. pollutants
Question 22: The_____________ polluted atmosphere in some industrial regions is called "smog".
A. much 	B. largely 	C. fully 	D. heavily
Question 23: Too many factories dispose_____________ their waste by pumping it into rivers and the sea.
A. out 	B. of 	C. away 	D. off 
Question 24: He was so mean that he could not bear to______ the smallest sum of money for the charity appeal.	A. part with 	B. pay off 	C. give in 	D. let out 
Question 25: - Teacher: "Janet, you've written a much better essay this time."	
 - Janet: "___________________________"
A. Writing? Why?	B. Thank you. It's really encouraging. 
C. You're welcome.	D. What did you say? I'm so shy.
Question 26: The_____________ north we go, the less likely we are to meet high temperatures.
A. far 	B. furthest 	C. farther 	D. farthest
Question 27: Unlike the other Asian states, Singapore has_____________ raw materials.
A. hardly any 	B. any hardly	C. hardly no 	D. hardly some
Question 28: Although the patient's condition is serious, she seems to be out of_____________.
A. place 	B. control 	C. danger 	D. order
Question 29: "ATM" stands for_____________.
A. automatic talking machine 	B. automation telling mate 
C. automobile teller mate 	D. automated teller machine
Question 30: - Jane: "Do you feel like going to the stadium this afternoon?"	 
 - Peter: “___________________________”
A. I don't agree. I'm afraid. 	B. I feel very bored. 	
C. You're welcomed. 	D. That would be great.
Question 31: - Ann: "I don't think I can do this."	- Pete: “ ________________________” 
A. Oh, come on! Give it a try! 	B. Yeah. It's not easy.	
C. No, I hope not. 	D. Sure, no way!
Question 32: If you want your children to play football well, you need to find a good_____________.
A. supervisor 	B. teacher 	C. coach 	D. captain 
Question 33: "Don't count your chickens_____________ they are hatched." 
A. after 	B. since 	C. while 	D. before
Question 34: - Cindy: "Your hairstyle is terrific, Mary!"	- Mary: "___________________________."
A. Yes, all right	B. Thanks, Cindy. I had it done yesterday
C. Never mention it	D. Thanks, but I'm afraid
Question 35. Jane wasn't in when I arrived. I suppose she___________ I was coming.
A. must have forgotten B. must forget	C. may forget	D. can't have forgotten
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. 
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 Cheop in 1720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain aspects of this construction make it truly 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 a 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 intersecting lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent 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 currently under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have supernatural powers, and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate with its extraterrestrial being of the ancient past. 
 	Was it superstructure made by ordinary beings, or one built by a race far superior to any known today.
Question 36. What has research of the base reveal? 
A. There are racks in the foundation.	B. Tomb robbers have stolen pharaoh’s body.
C. The lines represent important events.	D. A superior race of people built it.
Question 37. Extraterrestrial beings are________________.
A. very strong workers	B. astronomers in the ancient times
C. researchers in Egyptology	D. living beings from other planets
Question 38. What was the most probable reason for providing so many hidden passages?
A. To allow the weight of the pyramid to settle evenly.	
B. To permit the high priests to pray at night.
C. To enable the pharaoh’s family to bring food for his journey to the afterlife.
D. To keep grave robbers from finding the tomb and the treasure buried with the pharaoh.
Question 39. The word “intersecting” in the passage is nearest in meaning to______________.
A. crossing	B. coming	C. observing	D. cutting
Question 40. What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passage.	B. Pathways of the great solar body.
C. Astrological computation.	 D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time.
Question 41. The word “prophesied” in the passage is closest in meaning to________________.
A. said	B. armed	C. terminated	D. foretold
Question 42. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great pyramid.	B. Problems with the construction of great pyramid.
C. Wonders of the Great pyramid of Giza. D. Exploration of the burial chamber of Cheop.
Question 43. On what did the ancient Egyptians based their calculation?
A. Observation of the celestial bodies.	B. Advanced technology.
C. Advanced tools of measurements.	D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface.
Question 44. 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.
Question 45. Why is the Great pyramid of Giza considered one of the seven wonders of the world?
A. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many prophecies. B. It was selected as the tomb of the pharaoh Cheop. 
C. It was built a super race.	 	D. It is very old.
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.
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee? The schools teach a (46)____________ many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician. Do they also teach anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most valuable for the future employee to know. But very few students bother (47)____________ it. This basic is the skill ability to organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an employee will depend on your ability to communicate, with people and to (48)____________ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (49)____________ understand what you are driving at and be persuaded. 
Of course, skill in expression is not enough (50)____________ itself. You must have something to say in the first place. The effectiveness of your job depends (51)____________ your ability to make other people understand your work as they do on the quality of the work itself.
Expressing one's thoughts is one skill that the school can (52)____________ teach. The foundations for skill in expression have to be (53)____________ early: an interest in and an ear for language; experience in organizing ideas and data, in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you do not lay these foundations (54)____________ your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.
Question 46. A. large	B. great	C. far	D. lots
Question 47. A. learning	B. to learn	C. with learning	D. learn
Question 48. A. interpret	B. give out	C. transfer	D. present
Question 49. A. both	B. not	C. as well	D. either
Question 50. A. on	B. for	C. by	D. in
Question 51. A. on most	B. most on	C. much on	D. on much
Question 52. A. quite	B. hardly	C. truly	D. really
Question 53. A. lied	B. laid	C. lain	D. lay
Question 54. A. during	B. of	C. for	D. when
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. 
Very few people in the modern world obtain their food supply by hunting and gathering in the natural environment surrounding their homes. This method of harvesting from nature’s provision is the oldest known subsistence strategy and has been practiced for at least the last two million years. It was, indeed, the only way to obtain food until rudimentary farming and the domestication of wild animals were introduced about 10,000 years ago. Because hunter-gatherers have fared poorly in comparison with their agricultural cousins, their numbers have dwindled, and they have been forced to live in marginal environments, such as deserts and arctic wastelands. In higher latitudes, the shorter growing seasons have restricted the availability of plant life. Such conditions have caused a greater dependence on hunting, and on fishing along the coasts and waterways. The abundance of vegetation in the lower latitudes of the tropics, on the other hand, has provided a greater opportunity for gathering a variety of plants. In short, the environmental differences have restricted the diet and have limited possibilities for the development of subsistence societies. Contemporary hunter-gatherers may help us understand our prehistoric ancestors. We know from the observation of modern hunter-gatherers in both Africa and Alaska that a society based on hunting and gathering must be very mobile. While the entire community camps in a central location, a smaller party harvests the food within a reasonable distance from the camp. When the food in the area has become exhausted, the community moves on to exploit another site. We also notice seasonal migration patterns evolving for most hunter-gatherers, along with a strict division of labor between the sexes. These patterns of behavior may be similar to those practiced by mankind during the Paleolithic Period. 
Question 55: The word “domestication” in the first paragraph mostly means____________.
A. adapting animals to suit a new working environment 
B. hatching and raising new species of wild animals in the home 
C. teaching animals to do a particular job or activity in the home 
D. making wild animals used to living with and working for humans 
Question 56: According to the passage, subsistence societies depend mainly on____________.
A. hunter-gatherers’ tools 	B. nature’s provision 	
C. farming methods 	D. agricultural products 
Question 57: The word “marginal” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to “__________________.”
A. disadvantaged 	B. suburban 	C. forgotten 	D. abandoned 
Question 58: In the lower latitudes of the tropics, hunter-gatherers____________.
A. can free themselves from hunting 	B. have better food gathering from nature 
C. live along the coasts and waterways for fishing D. harvest shorter seasonal crops 
Question 59: According to the passage, studies of contemporary subsistence societies can provide a____________.
A. further understanding of prehistoric times 	
B. broader vision of prehistoric natural environments 
C. further understanding of modern subsistence societies 
D. deeper insight into the dry-land farming 
Question 60: The word “conditions” in the second paragraph refers to____________. 
A. the places where plenty of animals and fish can be found 
B. the situations in which hunter-gatherers can grow some crops 
C. the environments where it is not favorable for vegetation to grow 
D. the situations in which hunter-gatherers hardly find anything to eat 
Question 61: A typical feature of both modern and prehistoric hunter-gatherers is that____________.
A. they live in the forests for all their life 	B. they don’t have a healthy and balanced diet 
C. they don’t have a strong sense of community 	D. they often change their living places 
Question 62: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned? 
A. Harvesting from the natural environment had existed long before farming was
 taken up. 
B. The environmental differences produce no effect on subsistence societies. 
C. The number of hunter-gatherers decreases where farming is convenient. 
D. Hunting or fishing develops where there are no or short growing seasons. 
Question 63: According to the author, most contemporary and prehistoric hunter-gatherers share____________. 
A. some methods of production 	B. some patterns of behavior 
C. some restricted daily rules 	D. only the way of duty division 
Question 64: Which of the following would serve as the best title of the passage? 
A. Hunter-gatherers and Subsistence Societies. 	B. Evolution of Humans’ Farming Methods. 
C. A Brief History of Subsistence Farming. 	D. Hunter-gatherers: Always on the Move. 
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (Gồm 2 phần; 2 điểm)
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that the original meaning is exactly the same as the provided one.
Question 1. “Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara?” said John.
→ John suggested.................................................................................................
Question 2. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.
 	→ Despite his........................................................................................................
Question 3. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
 	→ This is the first................................................................................................
Question 4. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
 	→ Plans...................................................................................................................
Question 5. It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Saturday.
 	→ You......................................................................................................................
II. Paragraph writing: 
With around 140 words, write a paragraph to describe a person you admire most. 
Your writing should include:
Who the person is?
Why you admire him or her?
How he/she affects your life and work?
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