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TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 257)
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH 
Thời gian: 90 phút
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
Choose among A.B.C.D a word whose underlined part is pronounciated differently from the rest
1. A. Massage	B. Carriage	C. Voyage	D. Dosage
2. A. Wicked	B. Ragged	C. Learned	D. Stopped
3. A. Dimension	B. Expansion	C. Confusion	D. Tension
Choose among A.B.C.D a word whose stressed position is different from the rest
4. A. Obvious 	B. Notorious	C. Credulous	D. Numerous
5. A. Obsolete	B. Complete	C. Compete	D. Deplete
Choose the best answer among A.B.C.D to complete each sentence.
6. Although younger than the other children, she demanded____________ in the game.
 A. to include	B. to be included	C. to have included	D. being including
7. It was only__________ he told me his surname that I realised that we had been in the same school.
 A. then 	B. until	C. as soon as 	D. when
8. It turned out that we______________ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours.
 A. hadn’t	B. should have	C. mustn’t	D. needn’t have
9. I would rather you____________ me about your problem earlier so that we could find out solutions for it.
 A. told	B. had told	C. tell	D. would have told
10. __________________, this car is really unreliable.
 A. Although expensive B. Expensive as it is	C. Much as it costs	D. All A, B, C are correct. 
11. The government is thinking of bringing__________ a law to make it compulsory for cyclists to wear helmets.
 A. on	B. up	C. in	D. round
12. She caught a _______of the thief as he made his get-away.
 A. glance	B. sight	C. flash	D. glimpse
13. It was a service________ I will be eternally grateful.
 A. for which	B. to which	C. to whom	D. for whom
14. The film lasted every three hours with____________ of 15 minutes between part one and part two.
 A. a pause	B. an interruption	C. an interval	D. a stop
15. Tim: Do you work full time at the supermarket? Mary: No, only_________ when they need extra staff.
 A. on and off	B. in and out	C. by and by	D. up and down
16. I can’t afford a new car this year. I’ll have to___________ the one I have.
 A. make amends	B. make ends meet	C. make do with	D. make light with
17. Everyone is very anxious about the____________ of the negotiations.
 A. outbreak	B. outcome	C. output	D. outlook
18. I know it’s not a big corporation to work for- but it’s better to be__________.
 A. other fish to try	B. a big fish in a small pond	C. a fish out of water	 D. much more fish in the sea.
19. The flight instructor,___________ at the air base, said that order not to fight had been given. 
 A. when interviewed 	B. when his interview	C. when he interviewed 	D. when interviewing
20. ___________ and terrifying, coral snakes can grow to four feet in length.
 A. They are extremely poisonous	B. the poison is extreme
 C. Extremely poisonous	D. They have an extreme amount of poison
21 __________seasonal rainfall is winds that blow in an opposite direction in winter than in summer.
 A. Causing	B. That causes	C. To cause	D. what causes
22. Not only___________ sweetly but she danced so gracefully as well.
 A. she sang	B. did she sing	C. did she sang	D. that she sang
23. Mary: The prices are getting higher and higher these days. Jane: _________. 
 A. Yes, Thank you	B. You are welcome	C. I’ll say	D. Yes, please.
24. Peter: Do you have a minute please? Tim: ____________.
 A. Yes. But you should be brief	B. That’s just fantastic. Thank.
 C. Sorry, I left my watch at home.	D. Well, it is not as good as I think
25.- “Would you mind giving me a hand with these things?” -“__________”
 A. Yes, certainly	B. Not at all. It’s my pleasure	C. Yes, I would. Go ahead	D. Yes, very soon.
Read the passages and circle the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following questions or statements:
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become extinct.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of extinction. Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival – and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They then charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from being hunted and killed.
26: What is the main topic of the passage? A. Endangered species B. Problems with industrialization
 C. The Bengal tiger	 	D. International boycotts	
27: The word “poachers” could be best replaced by which of the following?
 A. Concerned scientists B. Illegal hunters	 C. Enterprising researchers	D. Trained hunters
28: The word “callousness” could be best replaced by which of the following?
 A. incompetence	B. indirectness	C. insensitivity	D. independence
29: The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast:
 A. A comparison and a contrast 	B. A problem and a solution
 C. A statement and an illustration	D. Specific and general information
30: What does the word “this” refer to in the passage?
 A. Bengal tiger	 	B. Interest in material gain
 C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction	D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
31: Where in the passage does the author discuss a cause of extinction?
 A. Lines 4-6	 	B. Lines 7-9	C. Lines 10-16	 	D. Lines 1-3
32: Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated”?
 A. set aside	B. combined	C. taken	 	D. organized
33: The word “defray” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
 A. make a payment on	B. raise	C. lower	 D. make an investment toward
34: What does the term “international boycott” refer to?
 A. A global increase in animal survival	B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
 C. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks D. Buying and selling of animal products overseas
35: Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?
 A. indifferent	B. forgiving	 C. concerned	D. surprised
Find among A.B.C.D the one that needs correcting to make a complete sentence.
36. A thunder usually follows lightning by five seconds for every mile between the flash and the observer.
 A B C D
37. Our civilization is commonplace to us that rarely we stop to think about its complexity.
 A B C D
38. Every city in the U.S has traffic problems because the amount of cars on American streets is increasing.
	 A B C D
39. During World War II, many Eskimos served in the Army or Navy; another worked on all fields or supplied meat to the armed force. A B C D
40. Among the most remarkable eyes are those of the dragonfly; for this insect has compound eyes make up of tiny eyes. 
 A B C D
Choose the answer among A.B.C.D that has the same meaning with the original one.
41. It may seem strange, but I enjoy hard work.
A. I feel strange about hard work.	B. As it may seem strange, but I enjoy hard work
C. Strange as it may seem, I enjoy hardwork.	D. Strange as it may seem, but I enjoy hard work.
42. Look out for falling rocks!
A. Let’s look for falling rocks.	B. Look out the window at those falling rocks.
C. Look for falling rocks.	D. Don’t let those falling rocks hit you.
43. I only called the police when I had tried everything else.
A. I didn’t call the police because I had tried everything else. B. I only called the police after I have tried everything else.
C. I only called the police as a last resort. D. Because I had tried everything else, I called the police.
44. More petrol is consumed nowadays than ten years ago.
A. Not so much petrol was consumed ten years ago as nowadays. B. Petrol consumption is going down nowadays.
C. We had more petrol ten years ago than we do nowadays.	 D. We should consume as much petrol as possible.
45. “I’m in a bit of a hurry, but I’ll ring you tomorrow,” William said
A. William explained that if he weren’t hurry, he’d ring me tomorrow.
B. William told me that though he was in a bit hurry, but he would ring me the next day.
C. William said he was a bit pressed for time, but he would ring me the following day anyway
D. William said he was a bit hurry, but he’d ring me the previous day.
From the given words, make meaningful sentences by choosing the most appropriate answer.
46. They/ leave/ early/ not/ catch/ traffic.
A. They left early so that not to catch in the traffic.	B. They left early to avoid not being caught in the traffic.
C. They left early so as not to get caught in the traffic.	D. They left early in order to not get caught in the traffic.
47. It/ not easy/ remain/ tranquil/ events/ suddenly/ change/ life.
A. It is not easy remain tranquil when events suddenly change life.
B. It is not easy to remain tranquil when events suddenly change your life.
C. It is not easy remaining tranquil when events suddenly change your life.
D. It is not easy to remain tranquil if events suddenly change life.
48. You/ should/ doctor/ see/ that cut.
A. You should have a doctor seen to that cut.	B. You should get a doctor seen to that cut.
C. You should have a doctor see to that cut.	D. You should ask a doctor see to that cut.
49. She/ urge/ her husband/ accept/ post.
A. She urged that her husband accept the post	B. She urged her husband accept the post.
C. She urged her husband accepted the post.	D. She urged her husband should be accepted the post.
50. Committee members/ resent/ treat/ that.
A. The committee members resented to treat as that.	B. The committee members resented to be treated as that.
C. The committee members resented to treat like that.	D. The committee members resented beinng treated like that.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision to (51)______ about their children’s career. Should they (52)_____ their children to train to become top sportsmen and women? For many children it (53)_____starting very young and school work, going out with friends and other (54) ______ have to take second place. It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train for five hours a day, even at the weekend, when (55)_____ of his or her friends are playing.
Another problem is of course money. In many countries money for training is (56)____ from the government for the very best young sportsmen and women. If this help cannot be given it means that it is the parents (57)_____ have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development- and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment etc. can all be very expensive.
Many parents are understandably (58)______ that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age. Some doctors agree that young (59)_____ may be damaged by training before they are properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by starting young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person. What is clear is that very (60)_____ people reach the top and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training. 
51. A. do	B. plan 	C. make 	 	D. prepare 	
52. A. allow	B. let	C. leave	 	D. offer
53. A. should 	B. means 	C. helps	 	D. tries	 
54. A. wishes	 	B. dreams 	C. satisfactions 	D. interests
55. A. almost 	B. mostly	C. most 	 	D. plenty 
56. A. enough 	B. available 	C. possible 	 	D. enormous 
57. A.that	B. whom	C. they	 	D. which
58. A. distributed	B. concerned	C. cared	 	D. worried
59. A bloods 	B. capacities	C. muscles	 	D. physics
60. A. little 	B. few	C. a few	 	D. many
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best joins each of the following pairs of sentences in each of the following questions.
Question 61: We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. We know relatively little about sleep.
A. We know relatively little about sleep; as a result, we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.
B. Despite spending about one-third of our lives sleeping, we know relatively little about sleep.
C. We shall know more about sleep if we spend more than one-third of our lives sleeping.
D. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping so that we know relatively little about sleep.
Question 62: He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not talented.
A. His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented.
B. It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success.
C. His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals.
D. In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals.
Question 63 : Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of several deadly diseases. A. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.
B. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.
C. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.
D. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.
Question 64: I did not arrive in time. I was not able to see her off.
A. I did not go there, so I could not see her off 	B. She had left because I was not on time
C. I arrived very late to say goodbye to her 	D. I was not early enough to see her off.
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (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.
1. John has not had his hair cut for over six months.
 It is_________________________________________
2. Maria says she’d like to have been put in a higher class.
 Maria wishes_________________________________________
3. Would you like me to finish the work tonight?
 I’ll_________________________________________
4. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.
 In_________________________________________
5. My husband didn’t leave the car keys, so I couldn’t pick him up at the station.
 If my husband_________________________________________
II. TOPIC: Write about the causes of the fact that families now are not as close-knit as they were in the past.
It is widely believed that home is where love dwells and that east or west home is the best. That means family is so important to any of us that we hardly grow up without the care from family members. It is also true that the social, economic changes make the traditional family formulas vary. Although different people have different points of view on the matters, we all agree that families now are not as close-knit as they used to be. The causes are various, but we can count for the three main points below.
The first cause is that in our modern life we all seem to have so busy lives and dynamic lifestyles. People now are so busy with working, earning, getting promotions, taking part in social activities, etc. People are likely to have longer working hours because of their demand of earning more and more. People seem to be never satisfied with what they have. In families, under the economic pressure, both parents work so they have less time for themselves as well as for other family members.
Another cause is that due to the explosion of modern technologies people are more interested in their online lives than interacting with other family members. It is sometimes thought that people seem to isolate themselves with their mobile-phones, tablets, personal computers, and other information technological devices.
Having different viewpoints is the other cause of course. The generation gaps sometimes cause misunderstandings or even debates. Information technology also brings opportunities to diverse viewpoints within family members. Having different opinions pulls people far from one another.
Above all, though changes of traditional families are unavoidable, we are to shorten the gaps among family members to be as close-knit as possible. Because family life is very important to any individual, each member must be responsible for bringing all family members closer together.
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