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ĐỀ THI THỬ TUYỂN SINH ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D

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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80) 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 1: Mary’s room was filled with rows of towering bookcases.

A. large B. colossal C. extremely high D. ampleQuestion 2: We deduce from his behaviour that he is trying to gain attention.

A. infer B.derive C. obtain D. realizeQuestion 3: Jean is exploiting the current situation for her own ends.

A. aims B. hopes C. likings D.finalsMark 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 4: By being absent so often Paul failed the examination.

A. Paul’s frequent absences cost him his chance of passing the examination.B. Being absent so often caused Paul fail his examination.C. Paul failed his examination although he was absent quite often.D. Paul’s failure in his examination accounted for his frequent absences.

Question 5: Without your help, I can’t be successful.A. You are helpful, I wish that.B. Thank you for all the things you’ve done to me, but I have received failures.C. Now, I’m successful, I will help you.D. Thanks to your help, I have succeeded in doing it.

Question 6: Keeping calm is the secret of passing the driving test.A. Keep calm or you will pass the driving test.B. As long as you keep calm, you will pass the driving test.C. Unless you keep calm, you will pass the driving test.D. Provided that you don’t keep calm, you will pass the driving test.

Question 7: But for two minor mistakes, I would have got full marks for the test.A. If I didn’t make these two minor mistakes, I would have got full marks for the test.B. I would have got full marks for the test if there hadn’t been these two minor mistakes.C. Had I made two minor mistakes, I would have got full marks for the test.D. If the mistakes hadn’t been minor, I would have got full marks for the test.

Question 8: “No, no, you really must stay a bit longer!” said Mariltria.A. The boys denied my staying a bit longer.B. The boys refused to let me stay a bit longer.C. They boys didn’t agree to let me stay a bit longer.D. The boys insisted on my staying a bit longer.

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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 9: A. applicant B.appliance C. delicate D. surgeryQuestion 10: A. interfere B. prevent C. spectator D. experimentQuestion 11: A. actually B. accurate C. satellite D. symbolicQuestion 12: A. malaria B. annoyance C. paradise D. uneasinessQuestion 13: A. Spanish B. explorer C. century D. originMark 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 14: Two unique features of the Arctic they are lack of precipitation and permanently

A B C Dfrozen ground.Question 15: The planet Mars is a freezing, barren deserts with huge, dry canyons and towering A B C Dvolcanoes.Question 16: Shark can detect minute electrical discharges coming from its prey.

A B C DQuestion 17: Concorde can fly across the Atlantic without re-fueling and carrying 11 tons of

A B C Dfreight.Question 18: No sooner had the secretary hang up than the phone rang again.

A B C DRead the following passage adapted from CPE ENTRY TESTS written by Virginia Evans and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 19 to 28.

After decades of exclusion from meaningful social and political (19)_________, themes of social justice are making a serious comeback. One can point to several recent examples from the disciplines of political science, economics and philosophy, including, (20)__________, Larry M. Bartels’s Unequal Democracy: The Political Economy of the New Gilded Age (Princeton University Press, 2008), Amartya Sen’s The Idea of Justice (Harvard University Press, 2009) and Derek Parfit’s massive two-volume tome On What Matters (Oxford University Press, 2011). These books have arrived to (21)___________ with the apparent awakening of the sense of injustice in popular movements from Arab Spring to Occupy Wall Street. Peter Corning, (22)____________ was trained as a biologist and is now the director of the Institute for the Study of Complex Systems, joins the conversation at just the right time. His most recent book, The Fair Society,was published in early 2011, and—like Joseph Stiglitz’s Vanity Fair article “Of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1%”—it has (23)_________out to be remarkably prescient. Several chapters read like an annotated list of complaints made by the most well-informed campers in Zuccotti Park last fall. Corning notes, for example, that in the United States, “since the 1980s, some 94 percent of the total increase (24)__________personal income has gone to the top 1 percent of the population”; at least 25 million Americans (17.2 percent of the workforce) are (25)___________ struggling with unemployment or drastic underemployment; “close to 50 million Americans experienced ‘food deprivation’ (hunger) at various times in 2009”; and as (26)_______ as 75 million Americans (25 percent of the

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population) live in poverty. Adding insult to injury, the top 10 percent of income earners in the United States live 4.5 years longer on average than the bottom 10 percent.

(27)_______ a nutshell, Corning’s thesis is (28)_______ human nature has evolved in such a way as to create a natural revulsion to states of affairs like these.Question 19: A. discourse B. topic C. chain D. linkQuestion 20: A. visually B. directly C. fully D. respectivelyQuestion 21: A. teem B. coincide C. put up D. get onQuestion 22: A. in which B. who C. whom D. whichQuestion 23: A. turned B. come C. skiped D. wentQuestion 24: A. in B. on C. of D. underQuestion 25: A. later B. sooner C. nowadays D. presentlyQuestion 26: A. any B. more C. much D. manyQuestion 27: A. In B. Following C. Contemplating D. DeemingQuestion 28: A. whom B. that C. whose D. whichMark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.Question 29: It was Neil Armstrong ____________________________.

A. that set foot first on the moonB. who first set foot on the moonC. he first set foot on the moonD. that was set on the moon

Question 30: It is believed that ____________________________.A. Hary Potter by J.K Rowling is the best-selling of the yearB. Hary Potter by J.K Rowling to be the best-selling of the yearC. Hary Potter by J.K Rowling the best-selling of the yearD. Hary Potter by J.K Rowling is perhaps best-selling of the year

Question 31: Having retired from work, ______________________________.A. social work interests himB. it is possible for him to engage in social workC. Mr Brown devotes all his time to social workD. his interest in social work

Question 32: I feel it is wrong that this ______________________________.A. this site has been earmarked for redevelopmentB. site is going to redeveloped by the councilC. site is going to be redeveloping by the council.D. they has earmarked redevelopment for the site

Question 33: ___________________________ when the government lost the election.A. There was many jubilationB. There was much jubilationC. There was more jubilationD. There was much interest

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 underline part in each of the following questions.Question 34: We had three absences today, which is abnormal. Usually, everyone is present.

A. unsual B. regular C. weird D. uncanny

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Question 35: Janet is doing her best to pass English because she abhors the thought of having to repeat it in summer school.

A. shrinks from B. detests C. loathes D. adoresRead the following passage adapted from TOEFL tests and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 45.

In the late eighteenth century, battles raged in almost every corner of Europe, as well as in the Middle East, South Africa, the West Indies, and Latin America. In reality, however, there was only one major war during this time, the war between Britain and France. All other battles were ancillary to this larger conflict, and were often at least partially related to its antagonists’ goals and strategies. France sought total domination of Europe. This goal was obstructed by British independence and Britain’s efforts throughout the continent to thwart Napoleon; through treaties, Britain built coalitions ( not dissimilar in concept to today’s NATO) guaranteeing British participation in all major Europea conflicts.

These two antagonists were poorly matched, insofar as they had very unequal strengths: France was predominant on land, Britain at sea. The French knew that, short of defeating the British navy, their only hope of victory was to close all the ports of Europe to British ships. Accordingly, France set out to overcome Britain by extending its military domination from Moscow to Lisbon, from Jutland to Calabria. All of this entailed tremendous risk, because France did not have the military resources to control this much territory and still protect itself and maintain order at home.

French strategies calculated that a navy of 150 ships would provide the force necessary to defeat the British navy. Such a force would give France a three-to-two advantage over Britain. This advantage was deemed necessary because of Britain’s superior sea skills and technology, and also because Britain would be fighting a defensive war, allowing it to win with fewer forces. Napoleon never lost sight of his goal, because Britain represented the last substaintial impediment to his control of Europe. As his force neared that goal, Napoleon grew increasingly impatient and began planning a immediate attack.

However, Britain anticipated Napoleon’s imminent invasion and decided that its only hope was to take the offensive immediately. “Napoleon, “the British general Wellington once observed”, never in his life had the patience for a defensive war”. Indeed, in all venturesNapoleon tried to take the offensive on all fronts, and at all costs. Had he earlier postponed the Russian expedition, for example, he might not only have conquered Russia, but might also have conserved enough power to command the continent. In the end, the British gambit succeed, and Britain’s sea power overwhelmed Napoleon’s forces.Question 36: The main purpose of this passage is to ______.

A. summarize the prelude to the naval conflict between France and England.B. prove that Britain’s superior’s naval power was effective in conquering Europe.C. demonstrate the futiliy of a land power trying to block ports effectively.D. trace the history of social relations between England and Europe.

Question 37: The word “ancillary” in line 4 is most likely means _______.A. secondary B. central C. subsequent D. harmful

Question 38: The word “antagonists” in line 5 could be best replaced by _______.A. people B. enemies C. navies D. kings

Question 39: According to the passgae, France’s ultimate goal during wars was to _______.A. secure its borders, which were contested by neighbors

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B. protect Europe from British dominationC. develop a stronger navyD. take control of the entire continent

Question 40: According to the passage, the British army fought France _______.A. only at seaB. in almost all of France’s European offensivesC. only when Britain’s borders were attackedD. in the West Indies and South Africa, but nowhere else

Question 41: It can be infered that France’s efforts to close the continent’s ports _______.A. guaranteed its later victory over BritainB. was entirely unattainableC. increased the chances of a successful rebellion at homeD. required it to conquer South Africa as well

Question 42: The word “impediment” in the paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _______.A. comment B. residue C. dismemberment D. obstacle

Question 43: According to the passage, France believed a large advantage was necessary to defeat the British navy for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: _______.

A. The British navy had superior sailors.B. The British were engaged in several other wars at the time.C. The British would be fighting defensivelyD. The British possessed better ships and weaponry than did the French

Question 44: It can be infered from the passage the British general Wellington _______.A. had no respect for Napoleon’s skill as a generalB. enjoyed gamblingC. expected to gain an advantage by forcing Napoleon to fight defensivelyD. opposed Britain’s participation in defense treaties with other European countries

Question 45: The word “gambit” in the last sentence is closest in meaning to “_______”.A. calculated risk C. refreshing changeB. virtual reality D. dubious victory

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Question 46: Jim ________ care of himself. He left home when he was 16 and has been on his own since then.

A. used to take B. is used to takeC. is used to taking D. used to be taken

Question 47: _________ Ann by phone, James decided to email her.A. Having failed to contact B. Having failed contactingC. He failed to contact D. That he failed contacting

Question 48: “Sorry, do I know you?”“__________________”.

A. No, you don’t B. I’ll be in touchC. We’ve met before, haven’t we? D. All the best

Question 49: The harder you try, _________.A. the most you achieve B. you achieve the moreC. the more you achieve D. the better achieve you have

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Question 50: The sign “CYCLISTS MUST DISMOUNT HERE” tells you that the cyclists must ______________ here .

A. get off their bicycles B. go across quicklyC. slow their bicycle’s speed down D. be careful about other transportations

Question 51: As the headmaster walked into the hall, the children all _____ silent.A. got B. fell C. became D. went

Question 52: ______ the difficulty of the task, I shall be lucky to complete it by the end of next month.

A. Accepted B. Regarding C. Presuming D. GivenQuestion 53: It was a tricky plan, but we pulled it ______.

A. off B. across C. up D. downQuestion 54: Acranizaban has a good ____ for figures.

A. head B. brain C. mind D. thoughtQuestion 55: ______ further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers.

A. Should B. Did C. Were D. HadQuestion 56: ________ discussed by the board of directors when it was proposed agains by the supervisors.

A. The problem had already B. The problem is alreadyC. The problem had already been D. The problem has already

Question 57: Marv’s death is listed as “Death by _________” which means he was not where he was supposed to be.

A. adventurous B. misadventure C. adventurer D. adventuresomeQuestion 58: Since she was too weak to walk, we _____ her back to the gallery where her husband was waiting for her in a rented car.

A. must have driven B. had to driveC. have driven D. ought to drive

Question 59: Learning English is not so difficult once you get _____ it.A. on B. down to C. through D. over

Question 60: Everyone is being very secretive – There is something __________.A. cooking B. to cookC. to being cooked D. to be cooked

Question 61: You know they’re only trying to make you lose your temper! ________!A. Simmer down B. Eat away C. Work out D. Tuck in

Question 62: “What math class are you taking next term?”“My advisor recommended ____________.”

A. me to take B. to take C. that I take D. meQuestion 63: He put salt in her coffee to ________ her.

A. revenge B. begrudge C. retaliate D. spiteQuestion 64: “How would you like your steak?” – “__________________”

A. I’d like mine rare B. I don’t want it to be toastedC. Cooked, please! D. It’s a pleasure if you make it well-done!

Question 65: Young people ______ to succeed in life should work hard.A. who wanting B. want C. wanting D. wanted

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Question 66: Edward doesn’t care what he says. People are often _________ by his outspoken comments.

A. set aside B. taken aback C. stood over D. taken offQuestion 67: They were ________ with excitement at the thought of seeing the sea.

A. acting out B. bubbling over C. jumping on D. sweeping awayQuestion 68: Nacy and I got ____ on the wrong foot.

A. in B. out C. down D. offQuestion 69: The water of the Great Salt Lake is _________ seawater.

A. saltier than that of B. as salty as that ofC. saltier than D. so salty as

Question 70: _______ each school year all the children were given copies of the school rules.A. At first B. At the beginning ofC. Immediately D. First and foremost

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 71 to 80.

How a man uses money – makes it, saves it, and spends it – is perhaps one of the best tests of practical wisdom. Although money ought by no means to be regarded as a chief end of man’s life, neither is it a trifling matter, to be held in philosophic contempt, representing as it does to so large an extent, the means of physical comfort and social well-being. Indeed, some of the finest qualities of human nature are intimately related to the right use of money: such as generosity, honesty, justice, and self-sacrifices; as well as the practical virtues of economy and providence. On the other hand, there are their counterparts of avarice, fraud, injustice, and selfishness, as displayed by the inordinate lovers of gain; and the vices of thriftlessness, extravagance, and improvidence, on the part of those who misuse and abuse the means entrusted to them. “So that,” as is wisely observed by Henry Taylor in his thoughtful ‘Notes from Life,’ “a right measure and manner in getting, saving, spending, giving, taking, lending, borrowing, and bequeathing, would almost argue a perfect man”.

Comfort is worldly circumstances is a condition which every man is justified in striving to attain by all worthy means. It secures that physical satisfaction, which is necessary for the culture of the better part of his nature and enable him to provide for those of his own household. Nor ought the duty to be any the less indifferent to us, that the respect which our fellow-men entertain for us in no slight degree depends upon the manner in which we exercise the opportunities which present themselves for our honourable advancement in life. The very effort required to be made to succeed in life with this object, is of itself an education; stimulating a man’s sense of self-respect, bringing out his practical qualities, and disciplining him in the exercise of patience, perserverance, and such like virtues. The provident and careful man must necessarily be a thoughtful man, for he lives not merely for the present, but with provident forecast makes arrangements for the future. He must also be an temperate man,and exercise the virtue of self-denial, than which nothing is so much calculated to give strength to the character. John Sterling say truly, that “the worst education which teaches self denial is better than the best which teaches everything else, and not that. “The Romans rightly employed the same word (virtus) to designate courage, which is in a physical sense what the other is in a moral, the heighest vitue of all being victory over ourselves.Question 71: What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Wealthy people and poor people can both be virtuous.

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B. Money is insignificant.C. Money is the most important thing in the world.D. The way a person handles money indicates his or her general character.

Question 72: The author’s purpose in writing this essay is:A. to teach people how to earn a great deal of money.B. to warn readers about the dangers of greed.C. to describe the life of a wealthy person.D. to convince the reader that proper money management is a sign of good character.

Question 73: The word “providence” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.A. prudence B. fate C. sustenance D. doom

Question 74: What would be the author’s response to those who say that poverty is noble?A. The author would agree with this statement .B. In order to cultivate other virtues a person must have money.C. Once a person gets rich, they can start worrying about self-discipline.D. The Romans believed that poor people are evil

Question 75: Which word best describes the author’s attitude to Henry Taylor?A. Admiring B. Condescending C. Skeptical D. Disgusted

Question 76: What does the author imply by saying that money provides “physical satisfaction, which is necessary for the cultivation of the better part of his nature”?

A. People are friendlier after they have had a hot bath.B. In order to improve oneself in more lofty ways, one must attain the basic necessities.C. The most important thing in life is physical pleasure.D. Money can only provide physical pleasure.

Question 77: What does the author mean by the comment, “The very effort required to be made to succeed in life with this object, is of itself an education”?

A. In order to earn money a person needs to go to college.B. Money makes people seem smarter than they are.C. That learning to manage money effectively entails learning a number of other valuable

skills.D. Only intelligent people can earn money.

Question 78: Why must the “provident and careful man” be a thoughtful man?A. Because he has earned a great deal of money.B. Because he is familiar with the works of Henry Taylor.C. Because he gives most of his money to charity.D. Because he must always be planing for the future.

Question 79: What is the definition of the word “temperate” as it is used in this essay?A. moderate B. irritated C. self-denying D. warm

Question 80: They author brings up the Roman word for courage to illustrate:A. his knowledge of the basic classics. B. that people throughout history have valued moneyC. that self-discipline is less important than physical bravery.D. that self-control is similar to physical bravery.

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