Đề thi tham khảo môn Tiếng Anh - Kỳ thi THPT Quốc gia năm học 2015-2016 - Trường THPT Vĩnh Xuân

 SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH LONG	 ĐỀ THAM KHẢO - KỲ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015 -2016
	TRƯỜNG THPT VĨNH XUÂN	Môn: Tiếng Anh
	Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
A. SECTION A (8 points)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
Question 1: A. dips 	B. lives 	C. digests 	D. thanks
Question 2:A. slide 	B. derive 	C. wildlife 	D. inflation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. 
Question 3: A. spectator 	B. marathon 	C. badminton 	D. volleyball
Question 4: A. energetic 	B. significant 	C. competition 	D. overwhelming
Question 5: A. level 	B. talent 	C. success 	D. nation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 6. Your desk-mate failed in the oral test? –“.............”
A. I’m sorry to hear that 	B. Oh, I know	
C. In which respect	D. It’s hard for me to express myself in English
Question 7. “...........................” “I think the vase is broken.”
A. Can I help you?	B. Why is it so expensive. C. What is it? 	 D. What’s wrong with it?
Question 8. Many species of animals are in danger of 
	A. extinction	B. destruction	C. pollution	D. development
Question 9. You should study hard to _____ your classmates.
 	 A. catch sight of 	B. feel like 	C. get in touch with 	D. keep pace with
Question 10. The shortage of clean water  in serious diseases and epidemics
	A. brings	B. causes 	C. results 	D. leads
Question 11. The weather was so..that all the sight seeing trips were canceled
	A. pleasing	B. pleasant	C. pleased	D. unpleasant
Question 12: John has finally found a new job after being_____for three months..
A.out of reach 	B. out of order 	C. out of work 	D. out of mind
Question 13. The girl _____ is my neighbor. 
A. talks to the lady over there. 	B. is talking to the lady over there 
C. was talking to the lady over there 	D. talking to the lady over there 
Question 14. My father asked me _____ of the film. 
A. what did I think 	B. what I think 	C. what I thought 	D. what I did thought 
Question 15. Not only _____ us light, but it also gives us heat. 
A. the sun gives 	B. the sun has given 	C. has the sun given 	D. does the sun give 
Question 16. It’s imperative that this letter ----------- immediately. 
	A is sent 	B will be sent 	C send 	D be sent
Question 17. He applied for training as a pilot, but they turned him ----------- because of his poor eyesight. 
A up 	B back 	C down 	D over
Question 18. I can’t help ----------- him in spite of his faults. 
A admire 	B admired 	C to admire 	D admiring
Question 19. No sooner ----------- recovered from flu than he had a stomachache. 
A had he 	B he 	C he was 	D was he 
Question 20. It is difficult to tell identical twins ---------------. 
A on 	B out 	C apart 	D over
Question 21: _____ so aggressive, we’d get on much better. 
A. She was not
B. Had she not
C. Weren’t she 
D. If she weren’t
Question 22: I'm feeling sick. I ________ so much chocolate last night.
	A. needn't to eat	B. did not eat	C. mustn't eat	D. shouldn't have eaten
Question 23. _______ at his lessons, still he couldn’t catch up with his classmates.
	A. Hardly as he worked B. Hard as he worked C. Hard as he does	D. Hard as he was
Question 24: Jack can speak two languages. One is English. _____ is Vietnamese. 
A. Other 	B. The other 	C. Another 	D. Others 
Question 25. John lost the ------------ bicycle he bought last week and his parents were very angry with him because of his carelessness. 
A beautiful Japanese blue new	B beautiful new blue Japanese 
C new beautiful blue Japanese 	D Japanese beautiful new blue 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 26: 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 27: The President expressed his deep sorrow over the bombing deaths.
 A. sadness B. anxiety C. disappointment D. interest
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 37.
COULD COMPUTER GAMES BE GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL
In Britain, the average young person now spends more money on games each year than on going to the cinema or renting videos. But is this (28)_________ a bad thing? For years, newspaper reports have been (29)_________ that children who spend too much time playing computer games become unsociable, bad- tempered, even violent as a (30)________. But new research, (31)_________ out in both Europe and the USA, suggests that the opposite may be true.
Indeed, playing some of the more complicated games may help people of all ages to improve certain skills. Researchers claim that this is because the games (32)__________ the brain work harder in certain ways, like (33)_________ sounds and movements quickly and identifying what they are. The fact that people play the games repeatedly (34)__________ that they get a lot of practice in these skills which are therefore likely to become highly developed.
Social skills may benefit, too. Researchers in Chicago think that fans of first- person shooter games (35)______ . “Counterstrike” are better than non-players when it comes to building trust and co-operation, and that this (36)__________them to make good friendships and become strong members of their communities. So rather than (37)________ up computer games, perhaps young people need to spend more time on them?
Question 28.
Question 29.
Question 30.
Question 31.
Question 32.
Question 33.
Question 34.
Question 35.
Question 36.
Question 37.
A. necessarily
A. speaking
A. product
A. worked
A. make
A. realizing
A. means
A. in order to
A. supports
A. giving
B. certainly
B. informing
B. result
B. thought
B. force
B. noticing
B. asks
B. such as
B. helps
B. ending
C. fully
C. telling
C. reason
C. turned
C. push
C. imagining
C. brings
C. due to
C. shows
C. taking
D. nearly
D. saying
D. conclusion
D. carried
D. keep
D. solving
D. causes
D. as well as
D. serves
D. stopping
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 from 38 to 47.
In this era of increased global warming and diminishing fossil fuel supplies, we must begin to put a greater priority on harnessing alternative energy sources. Fortunately, there are a number of readily available, renewable resources that are both cost- effective and earth – friendly. Two such resources are solar power and geothermal power. Solar energy, which reaches the earth through sunlight, is so abundant that it could meet the needs of worldwide energy consumption 6,000 times over. And solar energy is easily harnessed through the use of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight to electricity. In the US alone, more than 100, 000 homes are equipped with solar electric systems in the form of solar panels or solar roof tiles. And in other parts of the world, including many developing countries, the use of solar system is growing steadily.
Another alternative energy source, which is abundant in specific geographical areas, is geothermal power, which creates energy by tapping heat from below the surface of the earth. Hot water and steam that are trapped in underground pools are pumped to the surface and used to run a generator, which is produces electricity. Geothermal energy is 50,000 times more abundant than the entire known supply of fossil fuel resources. And as with solar power, the technology needed to utilize geothermal energy is fairly simple. A prime example of effective geothermal use is in Iceland, a region of high geothermal activity where over 80 percent of private homes are heated by geothermal power. Solar and geothermal energy are just two of promising renewable alternatives to conventional energy sources. The time is long overdue to invest in the development and use of alternative energy on global scale. 	
Question 38. What is the main topic of this passage ?
	A. The benefits of solar and wind power over conventional energy sources.
	B. How energy resources are tapped from nature.
	C. Two types of alternative energy sources that should be further utilized.
	D. Examples of the use of energy sources worldwide.
Question 39. According to the passage, why should we consider using alternative energy sources ?
	A. Because fossil fuels are no longer available.
	B. Because global warming has increased the amount of sunlight that reaches the earth.
	C. Because they are free and available worldwide.
	D. Because conventional energy resources are being depleted, and they cause environmental damage.
Question 40. Which of the following words could best replace the word “ harnessing”
	A. Capturing	B. Harassing	C. Depleting	D. Exporting
Question 41. According to the passage, what can be inferred about solar roof tiles?
	A. They are being used in many undeveloped countries. C. They are more expensive than solar panels.
	B. They can convert geothermal energy to electricity. D. They contain photovoltaic cells.
Question 42. According to the passage, how is solar energy production similar to geothermal energy production ?
	A. They both require the use of a generator.	B. They both use heat from the earth’s surface.
	C. They both require fairly simple technology.	D. They are both conventional and costly.
Question 43. Where is the best place in the passage to insert the following sentence:
“ Although the US is not utilizing geothermal resources to this extent, the Western US has a similar capacity to generate geothermal power”
	A. after the phrase ” earth-friendly”	B. after the phrase “ growing steadily”
	C. after the phrase “ by geothermal power”	D. after the phrase “ global scale”
Question 44. According to the passage, which of the following is true about solar power ?
	A. There is very little of it available in Iceland.	
	B. It is being used in 100, 000 private homes worldwide.
	C. It is 6,000 times more powerful than energy from fossil fuels.
	D. There is enough of it to far exceed the energy needs of the world.
Question 45. What can be inferred about the use of geothermal energy in Iceland?
	A. It is widely used form of energy for heating homes.
	B. Twenty percent of the geothermal energy created is used to heat businesses.
	C. It is not effective for use in private homes.
	D. It is 80 times more effective than traditional forms of energy.
Question 46. What does the author imply about alternative energy sources ?
	A. Many different types of alternative energy sources exist.
	B. Most alternative energy sources are too impractical for private use.
	C. Alternative energy is too expensive for developing countries to produce.
	D. Solar and geothermal energy are the effective forms of alternative power
Question 47. What best describes the author’s purpose in writing the passage ?
	A. To warn people about the hazards of fossil fuel use.
	B. To describe the advantages and disadvantages of alternative energy use.
	C. To convince people of the benefits of developing alternative energy sources.
	D. To outline the problems and solutions connected with global warming. 
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.
Question 48: It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting 
 A B C 
to pass the exam. 
 D
Question 49: The better you are at English, more chance you have to get a job with international organizations. 
 A B C D 
Question 50: It was a six-hours journey; we were completely exhausted when we arrived. 
 A B C D 
Question 51: Professor Jones said that a good way to improve your language are learning to practise it.
 A B C D 
Question 52: Found in the 12th century, Oxford University ranks among the world’s oldest universities. 
 A B C D 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
53. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
	A. amicable 	B. kind C. mean D. hospitable
54. We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
	A. uninterested	B. unsure	C. open	D. slow
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the comet answer to each of the questions from 55 to 64.
American Online is one of the big names on the Internet, and unlikely many other digital companies, it actually makes a profit. But the company which its rivals call the “Cyber- cockroach” was launched only in 1992. Before that it was a small firm called control Video Corporation, and it made video games. Then Steve Case, a former Pizza Hut marketing executive arrived and took the company online, innovative, fast moving, and user- friendly, American Online appeals to people who want to surf the Internet, but who do not have a lot of experience. For the same reason “ teachies”, people who think the are more expert with computers, look down on American Online and its users. Recently, American Online (or AOL, as it calls itself ) joined with Time Warner- a multi- million- dollar movie and magazine company- to create a multimedia giant.
Now, AOL has begun to expand abroad. In many Europe countries, including the United Kingdom, it is hard to buy a computer magazine that does not have a free AOL introductory offer. The company also puts advertisements onto the television, and employs people to hand out its free introductory disks at places like train stations. As the Internet gets faster AOL is changing. With many homes getting high- speech connections through fiber optic cables or the new ADSL technology, the “Cyber- cockroach” will have to show that, like real cockroaches, it can survive in almost any environment. 
Question 55. What is the passage about?
A. A computer company 	B. A software company C. An Internet Company 	D. a video company
Question 56. The word “it” refers to............
A. An American Online 	B. Cyber- Cockroach C. Control Video Corporation 	D. Digital company
Question 57. Who does Steve Case work for?
 	A. AOL 	B. Pizza Huts 	C. Control Video Corporation 	D. None of these
Question 58. How do “teachies” feel about American Online?
A. They think it is a Cyber- cockroach. 	B. They think it is for expert 
C. They thinlk it is a movie and magazine company. 	D. They feel superior to its users.
Question 59. American Online has the following characteristics EXCEPT.......
 	 A. innovative 	B. fast moving 	C. user- friendly 	D. experienced
Question 60. People who use American Online are probably.......
	A. video game players 	B. “teachies” 	C. movie fans 	D. people new to the Internet
Question 61. American Online is an unusual digital company because........
A. it used to make video games B. it is innovative C. it makes money D. it has joined with another company
Question 62. Which marketing idea is not mentioned?
A. Advertisements on the Internet. 	B. Advertisements on TV 
C. Free disks in journals 	D. people giving disks away
Question 63. What does the articles say about AOL’s future?
A. It will do well 	B. it will do badly 	C. It will face challenges 	D. The article doesn’t say
Question 64. This passage is about ............
A. technology 	B. a history of the Internet C. computer users 	D. a successful business
B. SECTION B (2 points)
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.
Question 1: It is a pity you didn't tell us about this. 
ÒI wish 
Question 2. The room is cold because they leave the door open. 
Ò If
Question 3. People say that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountains.
à The planes
Question 4: He did not realize he had lost it until he got home.
Ò Not until .
Question 5: While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time. 
àDespite ..
Answer Keys:
Question 1: I wish you had told us about this
Question 2. If they didn’t leave the door open, the room wouldn’t be cold.
Question 3: The plane of Germanwings is said to have crashed into the mountains.
Question 4: Not until he got home did he realize he had lost it.
Question 5: Despite my strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the advantages of using public transportation. Write your paragraph on your answer sheet. 
The following prompts might be helpful to you.
+ reducing environment pollution
+ avoiding traffic jam
+ saving money
WRITING SAMPLE
No one can deny the importance of the public transportation in our life. In deed, it brings us the following advantages. First of all, using public vehicles helps reduce the environment pollution. That's because the amount of fuel used to carry the number of people in a bus is less than that of many individual vehicles. Secondly, traffic jam will no longer be our long- lasting obsession if most everybody chooses public vehicles as daily means of transportation. Last but not least, we can save money by using buses to travel or electric trains to commute .The tickets of public transportation are often cheap because it serves the big number of customers. All in all, there are many benefits of using public transportation, so I strongly suggest that we should use public transportation as main means of transportation.