Đề thực hành kiểm tra môn Tiếng Anh - Ôn thi THPT Quốc gia năm học 2015-2016 - Bài số 1

Practice Test 1
SECTION A (8 POINTS)
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 main strees in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. Ashamed	B. Patient	 C. Trouble	 	D. Alter
Question 2: A. Candidate	B. Adventurous	C. Relevant	 	D. Applicant
Question 3: A. Appreciate B. Contraction C. Suicide	 	D. Abnormal 
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in the group.
Question 4. A. performed 	B. finished	C. interviewed	D. delivered
Question 5. A. beds	B. doors	C. students	 	D. plays
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: The receptionist, ______ answered the phone, told me that the director was out. 
A. whose 	B. whom 	C. who 	D. that
Question 7: Changes have been made in our primary schooling program. As a result, young children ______ do homework any more. 
A. needn’t 	B. oughtn’t 	C. couldn’t 	D. haven’t
Question 8: The more we study, the ....................... we are.
A. more good	B. better	C. better than	D. good
Question 9: Actually, I not only read the stories about princes or princesses in the great castles in the school library_______ in the public library. 
A. or 	 	B. whether 	 	C. but also 	 	D. either 
Question 10: I wish you ______ to the theatre last night, but you didn't.
A. would come 	B. came	C. was coming	D. had come
Question 11: Joe has got four_______ tables.
A. small wooden round B. wooden small round C. small round wooden	D. round small wooden
Question 12: Is it essential that we _____ there?
A. be	B. are	B. were	D. would be
Question 13: Although MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) spreads through close contact with sick people, not through the air, many people still avoid ______ to crowded places. 
A. to go 	B. having gone 	C. gone 	D. going
Question 14: How long did it ____ you to repair this printer?
A. take 	B. do 	C. make 	D. have
Question 15: This bike costs ______ as the other one. 
A. three time as much B. three times as many C. as three times much D. three times as much 
Question 16: They are not ______ to take part in this program of the World Health Organization. 
A. enough old 	B. so old 	 	C. old enough 	D. as old 
Question 17: The room needs ______ for the wedding.
A. decorating 	B. to decorate 	C. decorate 	D. be decorated
Question 18: They had.won the match when the coach had a heart attack.
A. no sooner 	B. hard 	C. only 	D. barely 
Question 19: They felt ______ up with going to school. 
A. bored 	B. tired 	C. funny 	D. fed 
Question 20: It is important that she_________the meeting.
A. attend 	B. attends 	C. attended 	D. will attend 
Question 21: If he ________ to see me yesterday, I would have taken him to the movies.
A. had come	B. came 	C. comes 	D. could come 
Question 22: ____ had my teacher arrived than he gave us exercises. 
A. Hardly 	B. Not until 	C. When 	D. No sooner 
Question 23:______ the salesman promised to exchange the defective CD player for a new one, they insisted on getting a refund. 
A. Despite 	B. Although 	C. And 	D. But
Question 24: The headmaster has decided that three lecture halls ______ in our school next semester. 
A. will build 	B. will be built 	C. are being built 	D. will be building
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 25: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.
A. ease	B. attraction	C. consideration	D. speculation
Question 26: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
A. variety 	B. changes 	C. conservation 	D. number 
Question 27: School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended 	B. required 	C. divided 	D. paid
Question 28: We can use either verbal or non – verbal forms of communication.
	A. using gesture	B. using speech	C. using verbs	D. using facial expressions
Question 29: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.
 	A.be confident	B. be pessimistic	C. be smart	D. be optimistic
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 30: He was too exhausted that he couldn’t even stand on his feet. 
 A B C D [A.SO]
Question 31: There are few areas of human experience that have not been writing about.
 A B C D [D.WRITTEN]
Question 32: The students who failed the latest exam is going to retake it next Monday.
 A B C D [C.are going] 
Question 33: The governor, with his wife and children, are at home watching the election returns on TV.
 A B C D [B.IS]
Question 34: She was used to do shopping on Sunday but now she doesn’t have time.
	 A B C D [B.DOING]
Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space.
INFLUENCES OF TELEVISION
Television has changed the lifestyle of people in every industrialized country in the world. In the United States, where sociologists have studied the effects, some interesting observations have been made.
Television, although not essential, has become a(n) (35) _____ part of most people’s lives. It has become a baby-sitter, an initiator of conversations, a major transmitter of culture, and a keeper of traditions. Yet when what can be seen on TV in one day is critically analyzed, it becomes evident that television is not a teacher but a sustainer. The poor (36) ______ of programs does not elevate people into greater (37) ______.
The (38) _______ reason for the lack of quality in American television is related to both the history of TV development and the economics of TV. Television in America began with the radio. Radio companies and their sponsors first experimented with television. Therefore, the close relationship, (39) _______ the advertisers had with radio programs, became the system for American TV. Sponsors not only paid money for time within programs, but many actually produced the programs. Thus, (40) _______ from the capitalistic, profit-oriented sector of American society, television is primarily (41) _______ with reflecting and attracting society (42) _______ than innovating and experimenting with new ideas. Advertisers want to attract the largest viewing audience possible; to do so requires that the programs be entertaining rather than challenging.
Television in America today remains, to a large (43) _______, with the same organization and standards as it had thirty years ago. The hope for some evolution and true achievement toward improving society will require a change in the (44) _______ system.
Question 35: A. integral 	B. mixed 	C. fractional	D. superior
Question 36: A. quantity	B. quality 	C. effect	D. product
Question 37: A. preconception 	B. knowledge 	C. understanding	D. feeling
Question 38: A. adequate	B. unknown 	C. inexplicable	D. primary
Question 39: A. which	B. that 	C. where	D. what
Question 40: A. going	B. leaving 	C. coming	D. getting
Question 41: A. concerned 	B. interested 	C. worried 	D. connected 
Question 42: A. more	B. rather 	C. less	D. better
Question 43: A. extent 	B. degree 	C. size	D. amount
Question 44: A. total	B. full 	C. entire	D. complete
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 
Foot racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length. 
The largest footrace in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.
Question 45: The main purpose of this passage is to
A. encourage people to exercise 	B. describe a popular activity
C. make fun of runners in costume 	D. give reasons for the popularity of footrace
Question 46: The word "activity" is most similar to which of the following?
A. pursuit 	B. motion 	C. pilgrimage 	D. expectation
Question 47: The word "camaraderie" could be best replaced by which of the following? 
A. games 	B. companionship 	C. jokes 	D. views
Question 48: The phrase "to a good cause" could be best replaced by which of the following? 
A. for an award 	B. to reward the winner 
C. for a good purpose 	D. to protect a wise investment
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?
A. Footraces appeal to a variety of people. 
B. Walkers can compete for prizes.
C. Entering a race is a way to give support to an organization.
D. Running is a good way to strengthen the heart.
Question 50: The word "beat" as used in line 6 could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. incline 	B. overturn 	C. outdo 	D. undermine
Question 51: As used in the passage the word "strollers" refers to
A. cribs 	B. wheelchairs 	C. wagons 	D. carriages
Question 52: In what lines does the author give reasons for why people enter footraces?
A. Foot racing . . . and exercise. 	B. People of all ages . . . in length.
C. The largest . . . 34 minutes. 	D. Behind them . . . a fire hose.
Question 53: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in this passage? 
A. Some runners looked like Elvis Presley. 	B. Some runners were ready to put out a fire.
C. Some runners were participating in a wedding. D. Some runners were serious about winning.
Question 54: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage? 
A. chronological order 	B. specific to general 
C. cause and result 	D. statement and example
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 
A pilot cannot fly by sight alone. In many conditions, such as flying at night and landing in dense fog, a pilot must use radar, an alternative way of navigating. Since human eyes are not very good at determining speeds of approaching objects, radar can show a pilot how fast nearby planes are moving. The basic principle of radar is exemplified by what happens when one shouts in a cave. The echo of the sounds against the walls helps a person determine the size of the cave. With radar, however, the waves are radio waves instead of sound waves. Radio waves travel at the speed of light, about 300,000 kilometers in one second. A radar set sends out a short burst of radio waves. Then it receives the echoes produced when the waves bounce off objects. By determining the time it takes for the echoes to return to the radar set, a trained technician can determine the distance between the radar set and other objects. The word “radar”, in fact, gets its name from the term “radio detection and ranging”. “Ranging” is the term for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set. Besides being of critical importance to pilots, radar is essential for air traffic control, tracking ships at sea, and for tracking weather systems and storms.
Question 55: What is the main topic of this passage? 
A. The nature of radar. 	B. History of radar. 	C. Alternatives to radar. 	D. Types of ranging.
Question 56: According to the passage, what can radar detect besides location of objects? 
A. Shape. 	B. Size. 	C. Speed. 	D. Weight.
Question 57: The word “exemplified” in the passage can be replaced by _______. 
A. “specified” 	B. “resembled” 	C. “illustrated” 	D. “justified”
Question 58: The word “shouts” in the passage most closely means _______. 
A. “exclaims” 	B. “yells” 	C. “shoots” 	D. “whispers”
Question 59: Which of the following words best describes the tone of this passage? 
A. argumentative 	B. explanatory 	C. humorous 	D. imaginative
Question 60: According to the passage, the distance between a radar set and an object can be determined by _______. 
A. the time it takes for a burst of radio waves to produce echoes when the waves bounce off the object
B. the term “ranging” used for detection of the distance between an object and the radar set
C. the time it takes for the radio waves to produce echoes and bounce off the object
D. the time it takes for the echoes produced by the radio waves to return to the radar set
Question 61: Which type of waves does radar use? 
A. tidal 	B. sound 	C. heat 	D. radio
Question 62: The word “tracking” in the passage most closely means _______. 
A. sending 	B. searching for 	C. ranging 	D. repairing
Question 63: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph? 
A. A history of flying. 	B. Other uses of radar.
C. The technology used by pilots. 	D. Uses of some technology.
Question 64: What might be inferred about radar? 
A. It takes the place of a radio. 	
B. It has improved navigational safety.
C. It was developed from a study of sound waves. 	
D. It gave birth to the invention of the airplane.
SECTION B (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. 
Question 1: This sum was easier than that one was. 
That sum.
That sum was more difficult than this one. 
Question 2: I didn’t speak English as fluently as my friend did. 
My friend ..
My friend spoke English more fluently than I did. 
Question 3: “Have you had dinner yet, Mr. Pike?” 
She asked..
She asked Mr. Pike if/whether he had had dinner yet. 
Question 4: “Will your parents come here, John?” 
The teacher asked
The teacher asked John if/ whether his parents would come there.
Question 5: My son ran more quickly than his rival. 
His rival didn’t
His rival didn’t run as quickly as my son.
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the disadvantages of technological advancement. 
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