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SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC
TRƯỜNG THPT LIỄN SƠN
(ĐỀ LUYỆN 080)
ĐỀ THI THỬ THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MễN THI: TIẾNG ANH 
Thời gian: 90 phỳt
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
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. 
Question 1: A. amaze 	B. offer 	C. release 	D. believe 
Question 2: A. socialise 	B. memory 	C. tradition 	D. animal 
Question 3: A. biology 	B. ability 	C. interactive 	D. inaccurate 
Question 4: A. actor 	B. career 	C. rubbish 	D. cocktail 
Question 5: A. similar 	B. attractive 	C. chemical 	D. calculate 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. 
Question 6: Not until he got home he realised he had forgotten to give her the present. 
 A B C D 
Question 7: A novel is a story long enough to fill a complete book, in that the characters and events are usually imaginary. A B C D 
Question 8: A lot of people stop smoking because they are afraid their health will be affected and early death. 
 A B C D 
Question 9: He has hardly never given a more impressive performance than this. 
 A B C D 
Question 10: The student must have her assessment form fill in by the examiner during the oral exam. 
 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 11: They live on a busy road. ______ a lot of noise from traffic. 
A. There must be 	B. It must be 	C. It must have been 	D. There must have 
Question 12: He died ______ lung cancer last month, leaving his wife in great shock. 
A. by 	B. for 	C. in 	D. of 
Question 13: Lora: “Do you mind if I turn on the fan?” 	Maria: “______.” 
A. Not for me 	B. Not at all 	C. Never mind 	D. Not enough 
Question 14: Due to ever more spreading poaching, there ___ a dramatic decline in the number of elephants over the last decade. A. was 	B. is 	C. has been 	D. had been 
Question 15: He came ______ a lot of criticism for the remarks he made in a television interview. 
A. out of 	B. off 	C. over 	D. in for 
Question 16: He is a very intelligent boy; ______, he sometimes gets bad marks. 
A. otherwise 	B. thus 	C. so 	D. however 
Question 17: She started the course two months ago but dropped ______ after only a month. 
A. in 	B. out 	C. off 	D. back 
Question 18: Tom: “Can I have another cup of tea?” 	Christy: “______.” 
A. Be yourself 	B. Do it yourself 	C. Help yourself 	D. Allow yourself 
Question 19: ______ that Columbus discovered America. 
A. There was in 1492 	B. That was in 1492 	C. In 1492 	D. It was in 1492 
Question 20: Nowadays, with the help of the computer, teachers have developed a ______ approach to teaching. 
A. multilateral 	B. multilingual 	C. multiple-choice 	D. multimedia 
Question 21: I ______ work last week, but I changed my mind. 
A. have started 	B. was going to start 	C. had started 	D. would start 
Question 22: The Principal usually has his pupils ______ waste paper for their mini-project. 
A. collected 	B. collect 	C. to collect 	D. having collected 
Question 23: She passed the National High School Graduation Exam with ______ colours. 
A. flying 	B. bright 	C. true 	D. red 
Question 24: Although we have a large number of students, each one receives ______ attention. 
A. alone 	B. separate 	C. individual 	D. only 
Question 25: Geometry is a branch of mathematics ______ the properties of lines, curves, shapes, and surfaces. 
A. that concerning with B. concerned with 	C. that concerned with 	D. that it is concerned with 
Question 26: Ann: “Do you need any help?” 	Kate: “______.” 
A. No, thanks. I can manage B. I haven’t got a clue C. That’s all for now D. That’s fine by me 
Question 27: I can’t find my dictionary at the moment. I hope it will ______ up soon. 
A. turn 	B. clear 	C. come 	D. look 
Question 28: The children made ______ a funny story and wrote it on the card. 
A. off 	B. for 	C. out 	D. up 
Question 29: ______ make a good impression on her. 
A. Only by doing so can I B. Only by so doing I can C. Only by doing so I can D. Only so doing can I 
Question 30: People don’t like the way he shows off, ______? 
A. does he 	B. do they 	C. don’t they 	D. doesn’t he 
Question 31: Anna is holding her shopping bag with one hand and turning the door handle with ______. 
A. others 	B. another 	C. the other 	D. other 
Question 32: The language centre offers courses of various levels, such as elementary, intermediate and ______. 
A. advance 	B. advancement 	C. advancing 	D. advanced 
Question 33: No matter how angry he was, he would never ______ to violence. 
A. resort 	B. resist 	C. refuse 	D. resolve 
Question 34: I ______ with my aunt when I am on holiday in Ho Chi Minh City next month. 
A. will have been staying B. will have stayed 	C. stay 	D. will be staying 
Question 35: The use of vitamin ______ and herbs has become increasingly popular among Americans. 
A. components 	B. materials 	C. ingredients 	D. supplements 
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 36: Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast. 
A. minor comparison B. interesting resemblance C. significant difference D. complete coincidence 
Question 37: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence. 
A. openly criticised 	B. publicly said 	C. publicly supported 	D. strongly condemned 
Question 38: Within a week on display at the exhibition, the painting was hailed as a masterpiece. 
A. an expensive work of art 	B. a down-to-earth work of art 
C. an excellent work of art 	D. a large work of art 
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. 
Question 39: The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures. 
A. damaging 	B. beneficial 	C. severe 	D. physical 
Question 40: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade relations with other countries. A. boosted 	B. expanded 	C. restricted 	D. balanced 
Read the following passage on social issues in American schools, 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 addition to the challenge to be excellent, American schools have been facing novel problems. They must (41)__ with an influx of immigrant children, many of whom speak little or no English. They must respond to demands (42)_ _ the curriculum reflect the various cultures of all children. Schools must make sure that students develop (43)__ skills for the job market, and they must consider the needs of nontraditional students, such as teenage mothers. 
Schools are (44)___ these problems in ways that reflect the diversity of the US educational system. They are hiring or training large numbers of teachers of English (45)___ a second language and, in some communities, setting up bilingual schools. They are opening (46)___ the traditional European-centered curriculum to embrace material from African, Asian, and other cultures. 
Schools are also teaching cognitive skills to the (47)___ 40 percent of American students who do not go on to higher education. In the (48)___ of a recent report by the Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, “A strong back, the willingness to work, and a high school diploma were once all that was necessary to (49)____ a start in America. They are no longer. A well-developed mind, a continued willingness to learn and the ability to put knowledge to work are the new keys (50)___ the future of our young people, the success of our business, and the economic well-being of the nation.” 	 (Extracted from InfoUSA – CD Version) 
Question 41: A. cope 	B. stay 	C. fight 	D. do 
Question 42: A. what 	B. that 	C. whether 	D. who 
Question 43: A. basis 	B. base 	C. basics 	D. basic 
Question 44: A. discharging 	B. distributing 	C. delivering 	D. addressing 
Question 45: A. as 	B. from 	C. with 	D. like 
Question 46: A. for 	B. into 	C. up 	D. on 
Question 47: A. nearly 	B. mostly 	C. slightly 	D. fairly 
Question 48: A. directions 	B. words 	C. minds 	D. ways 
Question 49: A. get 	B. take 	C. make 	D. bring 
Question 50: A. at 	B. for 	C. to 	D. in 
Read the following passage on architecture by Lawrence B. Anderson, 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. 
Architecture is the practice of building design and its resulting products; customary usage refers only to those designs and structures that are culturally significant. Architecture is to building as literature is to the printed word. Vitruvius, a 1st-century BC Roman, wrote encyclopedically about architecture, and the English poet Sir Henry Wotton was quoting him in his charmingly phrased dictum: “Well building hath three conditions: Commoditie, Firmenes, and Delight.” More prosaically, one would say today that architecture must satisfy its intended uses, must be technically sound, and must convey aesthetic meaning. But the best buildings are often so well constructed that they outlast their original use. They then survive not only as beautiful objects, but as documents of the history of cultures, achievements in architecture that testify to the nature of the society that produced them. These achievements are never wholly the work of individuals. Architecture is a social art. 
Architectural form is inevitably influenced by the technologies applied, but building technology is conservative and knowledge about it is cumulative. Precast concrete, for instance, has not rendered brick obsolete. Although design and construction have become highly sophisticated and are often computer directed, this complex apparatus rests on preindustrial traditions inherited from millennia during which most structures were lived in by the people who erected them. The technical demands on building remain the elemental ones – to exclude enemies, to circumvent gravity, and to avoid discomforts caused by an excess of heat or cold or by the intrusion of rain, wind, or vermin. This is no trivial assignment even with the best modern technology. 
The availability of suitable materials fostered the crafts to exploit them and influenced the shapes of buildings. Large areas of the world were once forested, and their inhabitants developed carpentry. Although it has become relatively scarce, timber remains an important building material. 
Many kinds of stone lend themselves to building. Stone and marble were chosen for important monuments because they are incombustible and can be expected to endure. Stone is also a sculptural material; stone architecture was often integral with stone sculpture. The use of stone has declined, however, because a number of other materials are more amenable to industrial use and assembly. 
Some regions lack both timber and stone; their peoples used the earth itself, tamping certain mixtures into walls or forming them into bricks to be dried in the sun. Later they baked these substances in kilns, producing a range of bricks and tiles with greater durability. 
(Extracted from Microsoftđ Encartađ 2009 Encyclopedia – DVD Version) 
Question 51: According to the passage, the term “architecture” is normally used to refer to the designs and structures that have ______. 
A. cultural significance B. technical importance C. social importance D. religious significance 
Question 52: Which of the following is NOT considered an essential characteristic of architecture according to the passage? A. Economy 	B. Utility 	C. Strength 	D. Beauty 
Question 53: When well-constructed buildings exist longer than their original use, they serve as ______. 
A. monuments to ancient time heroes 	B. museums and exhibition galleries 
C. witnesses to their historical times 	D. witnesses to major ancient wars 
Question 54: The author uses the phrase “social art” in the first paragraph to emphasise that architecture is an __. 
A. art that belongs to a society 	B. achievement of many people 
C. art that is very much socialised 	D. achievement of many sociologists 
Question 55: According to the passage, knowledge about building technology ______. 
A. has experienced complete changes for generations 
B. includes the experience gained from generation to generation 
C. is always influenced by a wide range of technological applications 
D. is based on modern technologies rather than traditions 
Question 56: The word “obsolete” in paragraph 2 mostly means ______. 
A. out of date 	B. out of hand 	C. out of order 	D. out of place 
Question 57: Which of the following factors must be taken into account in both ancient and modern architecture according to the information in paragraph 2? 
A. Fundamental technical demands on building 	B. Basic safety rules in the building industry 
C. Basic needs and the availability of materials 	D. Sophisticated building technologies 
Question 58: According to the passage, stone and marble were used for buildings of historical importance because they ______. A. are inflammable and endurable 	B. give warmth and comfort to their owners 
C. make structures look more attractive 	D. are non-flammable and last long 
Question 59: According to the passage, today stone has been used less as a building material because ______. 
A. stone architecture is essential to the number of stone sculptures 
B. it has become relatively scarce and more difficult to exploit 
C. it has less influence on the shapes of buildings and sculptures 
D. there have been other more suitable materials for industrial use 
Question 60: The word “their” in the last paragraph refers to ______. 
A. regions 	B. timber and stone 	C. mixtures 	D. walls and bricks 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to each of the following questions. 
Question 61: No matter how hard Fred tried to lose weight, he did not succeed. 
 A. However hard Fred tried, he could not lose weight. B. Fred tried very hard to lose weight and succeeded. 
C. It was hard for Fred to lose weight because he never succeeded. 
D. It did not matter whether Fred could lose weight. 
Question 62: Fiona has been typing the report for an hour. 
A. It took Fiona an hour to type the report. 	B. It is an hour since Fiona started typing the report. 
C. Fiona finished the report an hour ago. 	D. Fiona will finish typing the report in an hour. 
Question 63: Soil erosion is a result of forests being cut down carelessly. 
A. That forests are being cut down carelessly results from soil erosion. 
B. Soil erosion contributes to forests being cut down carelessly. 
C. That forests are being cut down carelessly leads to soil erosion. 
D. Soil erosion results in forests being cut down carelessly. 
Question 64: “I will not leave until I see the manager,” said the customer. 
A. The customer refused to leave until he saw the manager. 
B. The customer decided to leave because he did not see the manager. 
C. The customer said he would leave before he saw the manager. 
D. The customer was persuaded to see the manager before leaving. 
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. I get to work in 20 minutes.
 It ..................
2. It is necessary that this work be finished by Monday.
 This work........
3. It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice.
 I wish...............
4. The bread is so tale we can’t eat it.
 The bread isn’t..........
5. Who does this bag belong to?
 Whose........
II. Topic: Is university education the best choice for all of us?
In China, more and more people try their best to attend college or university. What are the reasons that make people long for it? 
First of all, in my opinion, the most important reason is to gain competence to live a better life in the future. Competition of our days has become more and more drastic, and even a very simple job or low position will attract hundreds of candidates to apply for it. Only those who have a good education and general knowledge can gain better work. So, we should attend college or university for better competence.
Second, attending college or university can change our life. For example, to myself, I am a student from countryside. I am one of the few people who can attend college or university. Most of those who have not studied in college or university go to work early in a small factory in a small town or on a farm in their hometown. Just because I have taken higher education, I can get better chances to study or work in the capital of our country where a lot of people want to go to. Why? Good education gives me chances to change my life.
The third reason for attending a college is to increase knowledge. Study is a so interesting thing that it makes our life rich and colorful. It expands our eyesight by informing us with lots of new things what we cannot gain from our common life or experience. On the other hand, by attending college or university, you can learn the knowledge or skill necessary for your future work. 
People attend college or university for various reasons. Some may attend for new experiences, and others may think about other things. What I have mentioned is just very few of them.
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