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THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015

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Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Mã đề thi 121

Họ, tên thí sinh:..........................................................................

Số báo danh:...............................................................................

I. MULTIPLE CHOICES (64 Questions; 8.0 points )

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions from 1to 3.

Question 1: A. future B. figure C. adventure D. mature

Question 2: A. rejects B. always C. players D. confides

Question 3: A. walked B. jumped C. involved D. missed

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 from 4 to 6.

Question 4: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.

A. impressive B. well- known C. important D. easy- looking

Question 5: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime

A. complain B. explain C. exchange D. arrange

Question 6: The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.

A. businesses B. advertisements C. contests D. economics

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following sentences from 7 to 8.

Question 7: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.

A. mean B. kind C. hospitable D. amicable

Question 8: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.

A. guilty B. naive C. benevolent D. innovative

In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct from 9 to 13.

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Question 9: Students s up p o s e to read a l l t h e qu e s t i o n s carefully and find o u t the answers to t h e m .

A B C D

Question 10: It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam. A B C

D

Question 11: My father used to give me a good advice whenever I had a problem.

A B C D

Question 12: Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport at home.

A B C D

Question 13: Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called.

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 from 14 to 32.

Question 14: Please, ____ and see us some time. You ′re always welcome.

A. come around B. come about C. come to D. come away

Question 15: After years of being exposed to the sun and rain, the sign had become completely_____.

A. readable B. misread C. unreadable D. illegible

Question 16: Did you read ________ book I lent you last week?

A. an B. Ø C. the D. a

Question 17: ____, sheep were then used for wool.

A. Although they had first domesticated for milk production

B. Having first domesticated for milk production

C. Having been first domesticated for milk production

D. Because they had been first domesticated for milk production

Question 18: Lorie is very thin, _____ her young sister, who is quite heavy.

A. dislike B. dissimilar to C. unlike D. unlikely

Question 19: _____ over long distances is a fact.

A. That electricity can be transmitted B. That electricity

C. That can be transmitted D. That electricity transmitting

Question 20: There is only one Greek island I haven’t visited.

A. which B. whom C. when D. who

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Question 21: Had I studied harder, I______________better in the last exam.

A. wouldn’t have done B. had done C. would have done D. would do

Question 22: Tom: "Would you like another coffee?" Jerry: " ___ ___ "

A. It's a pleasure. B. Very kind of your part. C. I'd love one. D. Me, too.

Question 23: Olek: ‘Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?’ Shaival: ‘No, I ________ by a professional.’

A. designed it B. had it designed C. have it designed D. had designed it

Question 24: What time do you often leave home school every day?

A. at B. for C. to D. from

Question 25: The more you practise your English, ________ .

A. faster you will learn B. the faster you will learn

C. the faster will you learn D. you will learn faster

Question 26: I can’t find my dictionary at the moment. I hope it will ______ up soon.

A. look B. clear C. come D. turn

Question 27: There was nothing they could do ______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.

A. but B. instead of C. unless D. than

Question 28: Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, ________ made us very happy then.

A. it B. that C. of which D. which

Question 29: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.

A. will live B. is living C. lives D. has been living

Question 30: Jane:“Would you mind if I use your computer for an hour?” Tony:”________”

A. Of course not. I still need it now B. Yes, you can use it.

C. Yes, It’s all right. D. Not at all. I’ve finished my job

Question 31: You _______ brought your umbrella . We are going by taxi.

A. mustn’t have B. can’t have C. wouldn’t have D. needn’t have

Question 32: ________ had she opened the door than the phone rang.

A. Barely B. Hardly C. Scarcely D. No sooner

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 question s from 33 to 42.

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Carnegie Hall, the famous concert hall in New York City, has again undergone a restoration. While this is not the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the building's history. As a result of this new restoration, Carnegie Hall once again has the quality of sound Line 3 that it had when it was first built.

Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the late 1800s. The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts hall Line 7 where accomplished musicians gained fame. Despite its reputation, however, the concert hall suffered from several detrimental renovations over the years. During the Great Depression, when fewer people could afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial businesses. As a result, a coffee shop was opened Line 1 0 in one corner of the building, for which the builders replaced the brick and terra cotta walls with windowpanes. A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the acoustical quality of the hall when the makers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of the ceiling to allow for lights and air vents. The hole was later Line 14 covered with short curtains and a fake ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards.

In 1960, the violinist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate developers unveiled plans to demolish Line 17 Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site. This threat spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encourage the City of New York to buy the property. The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city. In the current restoration, builders tested each new material for it Line 21 sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in the ceiling with a dome. The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed the coffee shop. Carnegie has never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never looked more promising.

Question 33: This passage is mainly about ………………

A. changes to Carnegie Hall

B. the appearance of Carnegie Hall 

C. Carnegie Hall's history during the Great Depression 

D. damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall 

Question 34: In line 8, what is the meaning of the word "detrimental"?

A. dangerous B. significant  C. extreme  D. harmful 

Question 35: What major change happened to the hall in 1946?

A. The acoustic dome was damaged. 

B. Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses. 

C. The walls were damaged in an earthquake. 

D. The stage was renovated. 

Question 36: Who was Andrew Carnegie?

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A. a violinist B. an architect 

C. a steel mill owner  D. mayor of New York City 

Question 37: Which of the following words could best replace the word "gaping" in line 13?

A. small B. round  C. vital  D. wide 

Question 38: What was Isaac Stern's relationship to Carnegie Hall?

A. He made the movie "Carnegie Hall" in 1946. 

B. He performed on opening night in 1891. 

C. He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960. 

D. He opened a coffee shop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression. 

Question 39: What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation?

A. restoring the outer wall B. expanding the lobby 

C. restoring the plaster trim D. repairing the ceiling 

Question 40: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "unveiled" in line 17?

A. announced B. restricted  C. overshadowed  D. located 

Question 41: How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall?

A. ambiguous B. guarded  C. optimistic   D. negative 

Question 42: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph?

A. a scientific explanation of acoustics and the nature of sound 

B. a description of people's reactions to the newly renovated hall 

C. a discussion of the coffee shop that once was located in the building 

D. further discussion about the activities of Isaac Stern in 1960

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 question s from 43 to 52.

About 200 million years ago, as the Triassic Period came to a close, many species of animals disappeared from the face of the Earth. Scientists previously believed that the series of extinctions happened over a period of 15 to 20 million years. Recent discoveries in Nova Scotia Line 3 suggest, however, that the extinctions may have happened over a much shorter period of time, perhaps less than 850,000 years.

Evidence for a rapid extinction of species at the end of the Triassic Period is found in the McCoy Brook Formation along the Bay of Fundy Line 7 in Nova Scotia. Fossils found in this formation indicate a rapid disappearance of species rather than a slow and gradual change over time. One explanation for a relatively sudden extinction at the end of the Triassic may be that a large meteorite struck the earth at the time and is responsible for a 70- kilometer hole nearby. If geologists

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Line 11 and other researchers can find evidence, such as shocked quartz in the rock formations, that a meteorite did strike the earth, it would give more credence to the theory of rapid Triassic extinctions. It is possible, however, that even if a rapid extinction happened in and around Nova Scotia, it did not necessarily occur in the rest Line 14 of the world.

Question 43: What is the main topic of this passage?

A. the disappearance of animal species at the end of the Triassic Period 

B. evidence of a relatively sudden extinction of species 

C. the possibility of an extinction happening simultaneously throughout the world 

D. a meteorite hole in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia 

Question 44: The author uses the phrase "the face of the Earth" in line 2 in order to …………

A. emphasize the disappearance B. focus on one part of the Earth 

C. focus on one period of time D. point out the reference to land, not water 

Question 45: All of the following were mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ………………

A. the extinction of late Triassic animals 

B. the duration of time for the extinction 

C. a large meteorite hitting the Earth 10 million years ago 

D. the use of types of rock in scientific research 

Question 46: Where in the passage does the author give evidence for the argument?

A. Lines 1-4 B. Lines 6-10  C. Lines 11-13  D. Lines 12-14

Question 47: According to the passage, what would give evidence that a meteorite struck the earth?

A. a gradual change in species over time B. a change in the quartz 

C. gold deposits in the veins of rocks  D. a change in the waters of the Bay of Fundy 

Question 48: Which of the following could best replace the word "struck" as used in line 10?

A. affected B. discovered  C. devastated  D. hit 

Question 49: Which of the following is most probably the meaning of "shocked quartz" in line 11?

A. narrow chasms B. tiny lines  C. hardened ores  D. cracked minerals 

Question 50: In line 12, "it" refers to ………………

A. evidence B. an extinction  C. the Earth  D. a meteorite 

Question 51: Which of the following could best replace the word "credence" in line 12?

A. demonstration B. elevation  C. suitability  D. credibility 

Question 52: Which of the following best describes the author's tone?

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A. aggressive  B. explanatory  C. apologetic  D. cynical 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from questions 53 to 62.

One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, (53) ________ pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools (54) ________ poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It (55) ________ a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist (56) ________ else in the world. But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (57) _______ into the lake every day. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them.

Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea (58) ________ 1% of the world's water surface. But it is the dumping (59) ________ for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles (60) ________ shore.

Water is free to everyone. A few years ago, people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been (61) ________ by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious (62) ________. We should do something now.

Question 53: A. industrialized B. industry C. industrious D. industrial

Question 54: A. of B. in C. to D. on

Question 55: A. composes B. consists C. contains D. encloses

Question 56: A. everywhere B. where C. somewhere D. anywhere

Question 57: A. stay B. pour C. burn D. boil

Question 58: A. occupies B. comprises C. holds D. makes

Question 59: A. soil B. shore C. land D. ground

Question 60: A. on B. of C. off D. away

Question 61: A. made B. kept C. ruined D. conserved

Question 62: A. outlet B. source C. well D. nature

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions from 63 to 64.

Question 63: A. eliminate B. compulsory C. technology D. academic

Question 64: A. medicine B. addition C. endanger D. survival

II. WRITING (2,0 points)

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the

sentence printed before it. (0.5)7/16

Question 65: “You stole my money.” Mr Nam to the robber.

Mr Nam accused__________________________________________

Question 68: My book is not as expensive as yours.

Your book is _____________________________________________________

Question 69: Without skilful surgery, he would not have survived the operation.

But for _______________________________________________

Question 67: The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.

It was not

Question 68: My father started to read that book two weeks ago. He’s still reading it.

My father has

II. Topic: Which is more important, knowledge from books or experiences from life?(1,5)

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SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO QUẢNG NINH

TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN BÌNH

Đề thi gồm có 08 trang

HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM ĐỀ THI THỬ

THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề)

Mã đề thi 121

Họ, tên thí sinh:..........................................................................

Số báo danh:...............................................................................

I. MULTIPLE CHOICES (64 Questions; 8.0 points )

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions from 1to 3.

Question 1: A. future B. figure C. adventure D. mature

Question 2: A. rejects B. always C. players D. confides

Question 3: A. walked B. jumped C. involved D. missed

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 from 4 to 6.

Question 4: He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.

A. impressive. B. well- known C. important D. easy- looking

Question 5: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime

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A. complain B. explain C. exchange D. arrange

Question 6: The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favourite films.

A. businesses B. advertisements C. contests D. economics

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following sentences from 7 to 8.

Question 7: She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.

A. mean B. kind C. hospitable D. amicable

Question 8: After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.

A. guilty B. naive C. benevolent D. innovative

In these sentences, each one has four underlined words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct from 9 to 13.

Question 9: Students s up p o s e to read a l l t h e qu e s t i o n s carefully and find o u t the answers to t h e m .

A B C D

Question 10: It was suggested that Pedro studies the material more thoroughly before attempting to pass the exam. A B C

D

Question 11: My father used to give me a good advice whenever I had a problem.

A B C D

Question 12: Not until I was on my way to the airport that I realized I had left my passport at home.

A B C D

Question 13: Each of the nurses report to the operating room when his or her name is called.

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 from 14 to 32.

Question 14: Please, ____ and see us some time. You ′re always welcome.

A. come around B. come about C. come to D. come away

Question 15: After years of being exposed to the sun and rain, the sign had become completely_____.

A. readable B. misread C. unreadable D. illegible

Question 16: Did you read ________ book I lent you last week?

A. an B. Ø C. the D. a

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Question 17: ____, sheep were then used for wool.

A. Although they had first domesticated for milk production

B. Having first domesticated for milk production

C. Having been first domesticated for milk production

D. Because they had been first domesticated for milk production

Question 18: Lorie is very thin, _____ her young sister, who is quite heavy.

A. dislike B. dissimilar to C. unlike D. unlikely

Question 19: _____ over long distances is a fact.

A. That electricity can be transmitted B. That electricity

C. That can be transmitted D. That electricity transmitting

Question 20: There is only one Greek island I haven’t visited.

A. which B. whom C. when D. who

Question 21: Had I studied harder, I______________better in the last exam.

A. wouldn’t have done B. had done C. would have done D. would do

Question 22: Tom: "Would you like another coffee?" Jerry: " ___ ___ "

A. It's a pleasure. B. Very kind of your part. C. I'd love one. D. Me, too.

Question 23: Olek: ‘Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?’ Shaival: ‘No, I ________ by a professional.’

A. designed it B. had it designed C. have it designed D. had designed it

Question 24: What time do you often leave home school every day?

A. at B. for C. to D. from

Question 25: The more you practise your English, ________ .

A. faster you will learn B. the faster you will learn

C. the faster will you learn D. you will learn faster

Question 26: I can’t find my dictionary at the moment. I hope it will ______ up soon.

A. look B. clear C. come D. turn

Question 27: There was nothing they could do ______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.

A. but B. instead of C. unless D. than

Question 28: Last week, our class went to Ha Long Bay for a picnic, ________ made us very happy then.

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A. it B. that C. of which D. which

Question 29: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.

A. will live B. is living C. lives D. has been living

Question 30: Jane:“Would you mind if I use your computer for an hour?” Tony:”________”

A. Of course not. I still need it now B. Yes, you can use it.

C. Yes, It’s all right. D. Not at all. I’ve finished my job

Question 31: You _______ brought your umbrella . We are going by taxi.

A. mustn’t have B. can’t have C. wouldn’t have D. needn’t have

Question 32: ________ had she opened the door than the phone rang.

A. Barely B. Hardly C. Scarcely D. No sooner

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 question s from 33 to 42.

Carnegie Hall, the famous concert hall in New York City, has again undergone a restoration. While this is not the first, it is certainly the most extensive in the building's history. As a result of this new restoration, Carnegie Hall once again has the quality of sound Line 3 that it had when it was first built.

Carnegie Hall owes its existence to Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy owner of a steel company in the late 1800s. The hall was finished in 1891 and quickly gained a reputation as an excellent performing arts hall Line 7 where accomplished musicians gained fame. Despite its reputation, however, the concert hall suffered from several detrimental renovations over the years. During the Great Depression, when fewer people could afford to attend performances, the directors sold part of the building to commercial businesses. As a result, a coffee shop was opened Line 1 0 in one corner of the building, for which the builders replaced the brick and terra cotta walls with windowpanes. A renovation in 1946 seriously damaged the acoustical quality of the hall when the makers of the film Carnegie Hall cut a gaping hole in the dome of the ceiling to allow for lights and air vents. The hole was later Line 14 covered with short curtains and a fake ceiling, but the hall never sounded the same afterwards.

In 1960, the violinist Isaac Stern became involved in restoring the hall after a group of real estate developers unveiled plans to demolish Line 17 Carnegie Hall and build a high-rise office building on the site. This threat spurred Stern to rally public support for Carnegie Hall and encourage the City of New York to buy the property. The movement was successful, and the concert hall is now owned by the city. In the current restoration, builders tested each new material for it Line 21 sound qualities, and they replaced the hole in the ceiling with a dome. The builders also restored the outer walls to their original appearance and closed the coffee shop. Carnegie has never sounded better, and its prospects for the future have never looked more promising.

Question 33: This passage is mainly about ………………

A. changes to Carnegie Hall11/16

B. the appearance of Carnegie Hall 

C. Carnegie Hall's history during the Great Depression 

D. damage to the ceiling in Carnegie Hall 

Question 34: In line 8, what is the meaning of the word "detrimental"?

A. dangerous B. significant  C. extreme  D. harmful 

Question 35: What major change happened to the hall in 1946?

A. The acoustic dome was damaged. 

B. Space in the building was sold to commercial businesses. 

C. The walls were damaged in an earthquake. 

D. The stage was renovated. 

Question 36: Who was Andrew Carnegie?

A. a violinist B. an architect 

C. a steel mill owner  D. mayor of New York City 

Question 37: Which of the following words could best replace the word "gaping" in line 13?

A. small B. round  C. vital  D. wide 

Question 38: What was Isaac Stern's relationship to Carnegie Hall?

A. He made the movie "Carnegie Hall" in 1946. 

B. He performed on opening night in 1891. 

C. He tried to save the hall, beginning in 1960. 

D. He opened a coffee shop in Carnegie Hall during the Depression. 

Question 39: What was probably the most important aspect of the recent renovation?

A. restoring the outer wall B. expanding the lobby 

C. restoring the plaster trim D. repairing the ceiling 

Question 40: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "unveiled" in line 17?

A. announced B. restricted  C. overshadowed  D. located 

Question 41: How does the author seem to feel about the future of Carnegie Hall?

A. ambiguous B. guarded  C. optimistic   D. negative 

Question 42: Which of the following would most likely be the topic of the next paragraph?

A. a scientific explanation of acoustics and the nature of sound 

B. a description of people's reactions to the newly renovated hall 

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C. a discussion of the coffee shop that once was located in the building 

D. further discussion about the activities of Isaac Stern in 1960

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 question s from 43 to 52.

About 200 million years ago, as the Triassic Period came to a close, many species of animals disappeared from the face of the Earth. Scientists previously believed that the series of extinctions happened over a period of 15 to 20 million years. Recent discoveries in Nova Scotia Line 3 suggest, however, that the extinctions may have happened over a much shorter period of time, perhaps less than 850,000 years.

Evidence for a rapid extinction of species at the end of the Triassic Period is found in the McCoy Brook Formation along the Bay of Fundy Line 7 in Nova Scotia. Fossils found in this formation indicate a rapid disappearance of species rather than a slow and gradual change over time. One explanation for a relatively sudden extinction at the end of the Triassic may be that a large meteorite struck the earth at the time and is responsible for a 70- kilometer hole nearby. If geologists Line 11 and other researchers can find evidence, such as shocked quartz in the rock formations, that a meteorite did strike the earth, it would give more credence to the theory of rapid Triassic extinctions. It is possible, however, that even if a rapid extinction happened in and around Nova Scotia, it did not necessarily occur in the rest Line 14 of the world.

Question 43: What is the main topic of this passage?

A. the disappearance of animal species at the end of the Triassic Period 

B. evidence of a relatively sudden extinction of species 

C. the possibility of an extinction happening simultaneously throughout the world 

D. a meteorite hole in the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia 

Question 44: The author uses the phrase "the face of the Earth" in line 2 in order to …………

A. emphasize the disappearance B. focus on one part of the Earth 

C. focus on one period of time D. point out the reference to land, not water 

Question 45: All of the following were mentioned in the passage EXCEPT ………………

A. the extinction of late Triassic animals 

B. the duration of time for the extinction 

C. a large meteorite hitting the Earth 10 million years ago 

D. the use of types of rock in scientific research 

Question 46: Where in the passage does the author give evidence for the argument?

A. Lines 1-4 B. Lines 6-10  C. Lines 11-13  D. Lines 12-14

Question 47: According to the passage, what would give evidence that a meteorite struck the earth?

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A. a gradual change in species over time B. a change in the quartz 

C. gold deposits in the veins of rocks  D. a change in the waters of the Bay of Fundy 

Question 48: Which of the following could best replace the word "struck" as used in line 10?

A. affected B. discovered  C. devastated  D. hit 

Question 49: Which of the following is most probably the meaning of "shocked quartz" in line 11?

A. narrow chasms B. tiny lines 

C. hardened ores  D. cracked minerals 

Question 50: In line 12, "it" refers to ………………

A. evidence B. an extinction  C. the Earth  D. a meteorite 

Question 51: Which of the following could best replace the word "credence" in line 12?

A. demonstration B. elevation  C. suitability  D. credibility 

Question 52: Which of the following best describes the author's tone?

A. aggressive  B. explanatory  C. apologetic  D. cynical 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from questions 53 to 62.

One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, (53) ________ pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools (54) ________ poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It (55) ________ a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist (56) ________ else in the world. But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (57) _______ into the lake every day. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them.

Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea (58) ________ 1% of the world's water surface. But it is the dumping (59) ________ for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles (60) ________ shore.

Water is free to everyone. A few years ago, people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been (61) ________ by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious (62) ________. We should do something now.

Question 53: A. industrialized B. industry C. industrious D. industrial

Question 54: A. of B. in C. to D. on

Question 55: A. composes B. consists C. contains D. encloses

Question 56: A. everywhere B. where C. somewhere D. anywhere

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Question 57: A. stay B. pour C. burn D. boil

Question 58: A. occupies B. comprises C. holds D. makes

Question 59: A. soil B. shore C. land D. ground

Question 60: A. on B. of C. off D. away

Question 61: A. made B. kept C. ruined D. conserved

Question 62: A. outlet B. source C. well D. nature

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the rest in each of the following questions from 63 to 64.

Question 63: A. eliminate B. compulsory C. technology D. academic

Question 64: A. medicine B. addition C. endanger D. survival

II. WRITING (2,0 points)

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the

sentence printed before it. (0.5)

Question 65: “You stole my money.” Mr Nam to the robber.

Mr Nam accused the robber of having stolen/ stealing his money.

Question 68: My book is not as expensive as yours.

Your book is more expensive than mine (my book)

Question 69: Without skilful surgery, he would not have survived the operation.

But for skilful surgery, he would not have survived the operation.

Question 67: The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.

It was not until after midnight that the noise next door stopped

Question 68: My father started to read that book two weeks ago. He’s still reading it.

My father has been reading that book for two weeks.

II. Topic: Which is more important, knowledge from books or experiences from life?(1,5)

Sample

We gain our knowledge about the world and our life from two sources: from experience and from books. These two resources are both important, but which of them is more important?

Knowledge from books forms a very important part of our knowledge structure. In schools and colleges, we learn knowledge which is fundamental to our future career. We learn knowledge from books in order to make our contributions to this society in the future. A student learns mathematic equations and other scientific knowledge and become a scientist or engineer. We will be illiterate and ignorant without learning knowledge from books. Moreover, we acquire knowledge about life and the world by reading books, magazines

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and newspapers. This is also very important as we cannot experience everything all by ourselves. Therefore books are a very important source of knowledge.

On the other hand, we can't learn everything from a book. “Experience is the best teacher” is an old cliché, but I agree with it. The most important, and sometimes the hardest, lessons we learn in life come from our participation in situations. We learn how to get along with others or how to have self-respect from our experience, not from books. We cannot learn emotional feelings, such as love and care, through books; they come from our real life experience. Knowledge from experience is also a very important supplement to knowledge from books.

Needless to say both learning sources, books and experience, are very important to us. But in my opinion knowledge from experience is more important, because without knowledge from experience, it is impossible to get a real understanding of knowledge from books, and how to apply this knowledge to real world situations.

II. (1.5 điểm)

Mô tả tiêu chí đánh giá Điểm tối đa

1. Bố cục 0.40

o Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc

o Bố cục hợp lí rõ ràng phù hợp yêu cầu của đề bài

o Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận

2. Phát triển ý 0.25

o Phát triển ý có trình tự logic

o Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến của mình

3. Sử dụng ngôn ngữ 0.30

o Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp nội dung

o Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/ thể loại

o Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển

4. Nội dung 0.30

o Đủ thuyết phục người đọc

o Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận

o Độ dài: Số từ không nhiều hơn hoặc ít hơn so với quy định 5%

5. Ngữ pháp, dấu câu và chính tả 0.25

o Sử dụng đúng dấu câu

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o Chính tả: Viết đúng chính tả

_ Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị tính một lỗi (trừ 1% điểm của bài viết)

_ Cùng một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính là một lỗi

o Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ pháp. (Lỗi ngữ pháp gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị trừ 1% điểm bài viết.)

Tổng 1.5

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