Đề thi môn Tiếng Anh - Kiểm tra chất lượng ôn thi THPT Quốc gia lần 4 - Năm học 2015-2016 - Mã đề 135 - Trường THPT Phạm Công Bình

TRƯỜNG THPT PHẠM CÔNG BÌNH
(Đề thi gồm có 5 trang)
ĐỀ KTCL ÔN THI THPT QUỐC GIA LẦN 4 NĂM 2016 
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
ngày thi: 8/5/2016
Mã đề thi 135
Họ và tên thí sinh: , Số báo danh:
SECTION A (8 points)
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.
	Revising for exams is not as easy as it looks. You will need to work out which routine suits you best, and then stick to it. Some people like studying at night when it’s quiet, whereas others find the early morning is a good time to get things done. You might enjoy ___ (1) ____ to music while you revise, but this can be ___ (2) ___. Can you really concentrate ___ (3) ____ two things at once? So think ___ (4) ____ you turn your radio on.
	Your ___ (5) ____ is also important while you are revising. This may be a more than usually ___ (6) ____ period of your life, when you should take extra care to eat properly. No missed meals, or junk food, or ___ (7) ____ cups of coffee! Get plenty of exercise as well. If you have got fed up with ___ (8) ____ you’re doing, or find it hard to concentrate, go for a walk to clear your head. ___ (9) ____ exercise will help to keep your body fit and your brain working ___ (10) ____.
	Finally, you also need to take time off. Go out occasionally, see your friends, make time to relax. Then you will return to your studies fresh and full of enthusiasm.
Questions 1: A. listen	B. having listened	C. to listen	D. listening
Questions 2: A. helpful	B. helpless	C. unhelpful	D. helping
Questions 3: A. of	B. on	C. for	D. in
Questions 4: A. if	B. unless	C. after	D. before
Questions 5: A. diet	B. menu	C. slim	D. Healthy
Questions 6: A. stressful	B. unforgettable	C. interesting	D. memorable
Questions 7: A. restless	B. endless	C. hopeless	D. worthless
Questions 8: A. who	B. what	C. that	D. which
Questions 9: A. Always	B. Every	C. Strongly	D. Regular
Questions 10: A. energetic	B. correct	C. well	D. good
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Questions 11: A. cultivation	B. satisfaction	C. environment	D. distribution
Questions 12: A. volunteer	B. activity	C. intelligent	D. immediate
Questions 13: A. instruct	B. borrow	C. cancel	D. thicken
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.
Questions 14: Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo’s outstanding humanitarianism.
A. exhaustive	B. charitable	C. remarkable	D. widespread
Questions 15: Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. enter	B. visit	C. arrive	D. return
Questions 16: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
A. from time to time	B. time after time	C. again and again	D. very rapidly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Questions 17: A. looked	B. laughed	C. decided	D. experienced
Questions 18: A. break	B. increase	C. speak	D. cheat
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Questions 19: We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. lie down	B. slow down	C. put down	D. turn down
Questions 20: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.
A. voluntary	B. mandatory	C. pressure	D. free
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Questions 21: Seldom did her classmates and she went on a picnic together.
A. did her	B. went	C. Seldom	D. together
Questions 22: Bella had better to change her study habits if she wants to be admitted to a good college.
A. to	B. to change	C. wants to be	D. a good college
Questions 23: You should stop to smoke because it is very harmful to your health
A. your health	B. to	C. should	D. to smoke
Questions 24: What we know about certain diseases are still not sufficient to prevent them from spreading easily among the population.
A. are	B. among
C. What we know about	D. from
Questions 25: The earth is the only planet with a large number of oxygen in its atmosphere.
A. number	B. oxygen	C. its	D. the
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.
Questions 26: Tom. "Thank you for your help." - Mary. "_______ ."
A. Never mind me	B. Wish you	C. With all my heart	D. It’s my pleasure
Questions 27: Her mother, ______ has been working for thirty years, is retiring next month.
A. that	B. whose	C. who	D. whom
Questions 28: Hardly had he stepped out of the room _________ he heard a loud laughter within.
A. then	B. than	C. when	D. Until
Questions 29: What______ if the earth stopped moving?
A. happens	B. happened	C. would happen	D. will happen
Questions 30: I’d rather he ______ the door blue.
A. paints	B. paint	C. painted	D. painting
Questions 31: I am late because my alarm clock never ______ this morning.
A. came out	B. went off	C. turned on	D. rang out
Questions 32: Of two new teachers, one is experienced and _________
A. the other is not.	B. other lacks experience.
C. the others are not.	D. another is inexperienced.
Questions 33: By the end of next week, you ______ your assignments.
A. will have finished	B. will finish	C. have finished	D. will be finishing
Questions 34: No sooner ______ into the bath than someone knocked at the door.
A. did I got	B. had I got	C. I got	D. I have got
Questions 35: Alex is going to take extra lessons to_____ what he missed while he was away.
A. cut down on	B. put up with	C. catch up on	D. take up with
Questions 36: Mai: “Do you want another serving of chicken soup?” ~	Scott: “______.”
A. No comment	B. No, thanks	C. No longer	D. No way
Questions 37: She was _____ she could not say anything.
A. so surprised at the news that	B. such surprised at the news that
C. so surprised of the news that	D. so that surprised for the news
Questions 38: It is very difficult to_____ the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign language.
A. transfer	B. convey	C. convert	D. exchange
Questions 39: You’d better not call your friends ______ night.
A. at	B. on	C. in	D. to
Questions 40: In the hotel lobby, the detective caught ______ of the man whom he had been hired to follow.
A. view	B. glance	C. sight	D. vision
Questions 41: We have had the roof of our house ______.
A. replaced	B. been replaced	C. replace	D. to replace
Questions 42: Today, women are increasingly involved ________ the politics.
A. from	B. of	C. with	D. in
Questions 43: My supervisor is angry with me. I didn't do all the work I ______ last week.
A. need to have done	B. may have done	C. must have done	D. should have done
Questions 44: It is important that he ______ a gallon of water with him if he wants to hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
A. taking	B. takes	C. took	D. take
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.
Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production. In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands. Consequently, those plant species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands.
Plants use several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments. Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant's surface, smaller leaf size, and extensive root systems. Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms. Many plants, such as cacti, have internal gums and mucilage which give them water-retaining properties. Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer. This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the plant. It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture. It also protects the plant from external aggression, which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria and plant pests.
Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants. If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant's ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizer availability, attack by pests, and poor storage after harvesting.
Questions 45: This passage deals mainly with ________
A. decreasing water supply	B. desertification
C. factors limiting crop production	D. developing efficient plants
Questions 46: The word “arable” in the 1st paragraph is closest in meaning to ________
A. parched	B. barren	C. fertile	D. marsh
Questions 47: Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use?
A. The plant’s shape	B. The vast leaf size
C. The small root system	D. The high water system
Questions 48: The word “extensive” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to _________
A. spongy	B. widespread	C. comprehensive	D. shallow
Questions 49: Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant?
A. It helps the plant to attack aggressors.
B. It guards against bacteria.
C. It releases gases against plant pests.
D. It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake
Questions 50: The word “It” in the 2nd paragraph refers to________
A. the epicuticular wax layer	B. the loss of internal moisture
C. an impervious plant like cover	D. another chemical mechanism
Questions 51: The word “aggression” in the 2nd paragraph is closest in meaning to_________
A. surroundings	B. conditions	C. attack	D. agitation
Questions 52: What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants?
A. Pests	B. Gas	C. Bacteria	D. Insects
Questions 53: It can be inferred that synthetic stimulate waxes________
A. have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents
B. have not succeeded
C. have not been developed yet
D. have the quality of causing bacteria
Questions 54: All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops EXCEPT________
A. pest aggression	B. inadequate water	C. insufficient fertilize	D. proper storage
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.
The White House, the official home of the United States president, was not built in time for George Washington to live in it. It was begun in 1792 and was ready for its first inhabitants. President and Mrs.John Adams, who moved in on November 1, 1800. When the Adamses moved in, the White House was not yet complete, and the Adamses suffered many inconveniences; for example, the main staircase was incomplete, which hindered movement from floor to floor, and the future laundry yard was merely a pool of mud, so wet laundry was hung in the unfinished East Room to dry. Thomas Jefferson, the third president, improved the comfort of the White House in many respects and added new architectural features such as the terraces on the east and west ends.
When the British forces burned the White House on August 24, 1814, President Madison was forced to leave. All the remained after the fire was the exterior walls, the interior was completely destroyed. It was not until December of 1817 that the following president, James Monroe, was able to move into a rebuilt residence. Since then, the White House has continued to be modified but has been continuously occupied by each succeeding U.S president.
Questions 55: Which of the following would be the best title for this text?
A. Presidential Policies of Early U.S. Presidents.	B. George Washington’s life in the White House.
C. The burning of the White House.	D. The Early History of the White House.
Questions 56: Why did George Washington not live in the White House?
A. He did not like the architectural features.
B. He did not want to suffer the inconveniences that the Adamses had suffered.
C. It had been burned by the British.
D. Construction had not yet been completed.
Questions 57: The word “inhabitants” in line 2 is closest meaning to______.
A. residents	B. celebrations	C. moves	D. modifications
Questions 58: It can be inferred from the passage that John Adams was______.
A. the first president of the United States.	B. the second president of the United States.
C. the third president of the United States.	D. the fourth president of the United States.
Questions 59: What of the White House was not yet complete when the Adamses moved in?
A. pool	B. main staircase	C. walls	D. floor
Questions 60: The author most likely discusses the “staircase” in order to ______
A. explain the architectural features added by Jefferson.
B. provide an example of an inconvenience in the White House.
C. show the elegance of the new White House
D. demonstrate what had to be rebuilt after the fire.
Questions 61: The word “forces” in line 9 could best be replaced by ______.
A. power	B. energy	C. military	D. effort
Questions 62: According to the passage, which of the following best describes Thomas Jefferson’s tenure in the White House?
A. He removed the terraces that had been added by Adams.
B. He was accepting of the many inconveniences.
C. He had to flee the White House because of the war with the British.
D. He worked to improve the appearance and convenience of the White House.
Questions 63: According to the passage, when James Monroe came to the White House, it had been ______
A. reserved	B. relocated	C. repressed	D. reconstructed
Questions 64: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses ______.
A. modifications by presidents who followed.
B. other presidents who were unable to occupy the White House.
C. James Monroe’s policies as presidents.
D. the details of the destruction of the White House by the British.
SECTION B: WRITING (2 points)
Part I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
1. I am really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party.
I really wish
2. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite ...
3. I only realised what I had missed when they told me about it later.
Only when.
4. I don’t normally go into town by car.
I am not .
5. It is said that he escaped to a neutral country. 
He	
Part II: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the benefits of English.
The following prompts might be helpful to you.
- it is very interesting
- good for your study.
- useful for job 
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KEY
1D
2C
3B
4D
5A
6A
7B
8B
9D
10C
11C
12A
13A
14C
15C
16D
17C
18A
19B
20B
21D
22B
23D
24A
25A
26D
27C
28C
29C
30C
31B
32A
33A
34B
35C
36B
37A
38B
39A
40C
41A
42D
43D
44D
45D
46C
47A
48B
49B
50A
51C
52B
53C
54D
55D
56D
57A
58B
59B
60B
61C
62D
63D
64A
Section B: 2 points	
Part 1: 0.5 point	
1. I really wish I had invited her to the party	
2. Despite the bad weather, she went to school.	
3. Only when they told me about it later did I realise what I had missed.	
4. I am not used to going into town by car.	
5. He is said to escape to a neutral country./ to have escaped to a neutral country.