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(1)SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO HẢI DƯƠNG ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN TRƯỜNG THPT ĐOÀN THƯỢNG Năm học 2012-2013 Môn: TIẾNG ANH KHỐI D, A1 Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút Đề thi có trang (80 câu trắc nghiệm) Mã đề thi 134 (Thí sinh không sử dụng tài liệu) Họ, tên thí sinh: SBD: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 1: “I’m sorry I won’t be able to come” – “ ” A Great B Well, never mind C Sounds like fun D Oh, that’s annoying Question 2: Overexposure to the sun can produce _ can some toxic chemicals A more damage than to the skin B damage more than to the skin C more than damage to the skin D more damage to the skin than Question 3: _the extreme pressure underwater, divers are often slow A Because of B Since C While D As Question 4: You _ the dog, which was unnecessary He can walk very well A needn’t have carried B didn’t carry C hadn’t carried D haven’t carried Question 5: Asking silly questions all the time, Martin really on his teacher’s nerves A get B work C put D take Question 6: “Would you like to have dinner with me?” – “ _” A Yes, it is B Yes, I’d love to C I’m very happy D Yes, so I Question 7: “I think that the youth are high-flying by inexperienced.” – “ ” A Are you kidding me? B There’s no doubt about it C Certainly D It’s nice of you to say so Question 8: Workers will have finished the roads by the end of this year They _ A have already finished B haven’t finished yet C finished a long time ago D are finishing now Question 9: The man you saw yesterday _ Mr Brown, because he went to London on business last week A can’t have been B can’t be C mustn’t be D mustn’t have been Question 10: Balinese cats, which are a cross between Siamese and long-haired cats, _medium length silky coats of fur A they have B having C which have D have Question 11: “Make yourself at home” – “ ” A Thanks! Same to you B That’s very kind Thank you C Yes, can I help you? D Not at all Don’t mention it Question 12: Only through intensive research _ for the virus be found A a vaccine can B does a vaccine can C can a vaccine D can a vaccine be Question 13: It wasn’t _ she left college that she realized how much she had enjoyed her time there A when B by the time C until D while Question 14: There is light in Margaret’s room She now A should have worked B must have C should be working D must be working Question 15: _ his assistance in those days, I would not be so successful now A Unless I had B If there were not C If it had not for D Had it not been for Question 16: The year 1732 saw the first appearance of Poor Richard's Almanac, _ Benjamin Franklin created the character of Poor Richard A in it B there C which in D in which (2) Question 17: Botanists are not sure where the first plant was grown or even A what plant was it B it was what plant C what plant it was D what plant was Question 18: _ further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers A Should B Were C Did D Had Question 19: The pop group had their suitcases _ at the hotel A picked up B picking up C to be picked up D pick up Câu 20: Fast-food restaurants have become popular because many working people want A the eat quickly and cheaply B eating quickly and cheaply C eat quickly and cheaply D to eat quickly and cheaply Question 21: I ran _ an old school-friend in town the other day, quite by chance A into B over C out of D by Question 22: My best friend dropped _ yesterday because I was sick A up B in C by D into Question 23: “Don’t fail to send your parents my regards.” – “ ” A Thanks, I will B It’s my pleasure C Good idea, thanks D You’re welcome Question 24: The bill had already been paid, so I to it A didn’t need B needn’t C haven’t D hadn’t Question 25: Some teachers argue that students who using a calculator may forget how to mental calculations A used to B are used C are used to D were used to 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 that follow For 150 years scientists have tried to determine the solar constant, the amount of solar energy that reaches the Earth Yet, even in the most cloud-free regions of the planet, the solar constant cannot be measured precisely Gas molecules and dust particles in the atmosphere absorb and scatter sunlight and prevent some wavelengths of the light from ever reaching the ground With the advent of satellites, however, scientists have finally been able to measure the Sun’s output without being impeded by the Earth’s atmosphere Solar Max, a satellite from the national Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has been measuring the Sun’s output since February 1984 Although a malfunction in the satellite’s control system limited its observation for a few years, the satellite was repaired in orbit by astronauts from the space shuttle in 1984 Max’s observations indicate that the solar constant is not really constant after all The satellite’s instruments have detected frequent, small variations in the Sun’s energy output, generally amounting to no more than 0.05 percent of the Sun’s mean energy output and lasting from a few days to a few weeks Scientists believe these fluctuations coincide with the appearance and disappearance of large groups of sunspots on the Sun’s disk Sunspots are relatively dark regions on the Sun’s surface that have strong magnetic fields and a temperature about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than the rest of the Sun’s surface Particularly large fluctuations in the solar constant have coincided with the sightings of the large sunspot groups In 1980, for example, Solar Max’s instruments, registered a 0.3 percent drop in the solar energy reaching the Earth At the same time a sunspot group covered about 0.6 percent of the solar disk, an area 20 times larger than the Earth’s surface Long- term variations in the solar constant are more difficult to determine Although Solar Max’s data have indicated a slow and steady decline in the Sun’s output, some scientists have thought that the satellite’s aging detectors might have become less sensitive over the years, thus falsely indicating a drop in the solar constant This possibility was dismissed, however, by comparison Solar Max’s observations with data from a similar instrument operating on NASA’s Nimbus weather satellite since 1978 Question 26: What does this passage mainly discuss? A The measurement of variations in the solar constant B The interaction of sunlight and air pollution C The components of the Earth’s atmosphere D The launching of weather satellite Question 27: Why does the author mention “gas” and “dust” paragraph 1? (3) A They are found it varying concentrations B Scientific equipment is ruined by gas and dust C They interfere with accurate measurement of the solar constant D They magnify the solar constant Question 28: Why is it not impossible to measures the solar constant accurately without a satellite? A There is not enough sunlight during the day B The Earth is too far from the sun C The Earth’s atmosphere interferes with the sunlight D Some areas on Earth receive more solar energy than others Question 29: The word “scatter” in paragraph is closest meaning to A disperse B capture C transform D hit Question 30: The word “its” in paragraph refers to A orbit B satellite C malfunction D atmosphere Question 31: The word “detected” in paragraph is closest meaning to A predicted B estimated C registered D disregarded Question 32: According to the passage, scientists believe variations in the solar constant are related to A sunspot activity B increased the level of dust C fluctuations in the Earth’s temperature D unusual weather patterns Question 33: Why did scientists think that Solar Max might be giving unreliable information? A The space shuttle could not fix Solar Max’s instruments B Solar Max’s instruments were getting old C Nimbus interfered with Solar Max’s detectors D Solar Max did not work for the first few years Question 34: The phrase “This possibility” in the last paragraph refers to the likelihood that the _ A instruments are providing inaccurate data B solar constant has declined C solar constant cannot be measured D Nimbus satellite is older than Solar Max Question 35: The attempt to describe the solar constant can be best described as A a question that can never be answer B an issue that has been resolved C historically interesting, but irrelevant to contemporary concerns D an ongoing research effort Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentences that best complete of the sentences in the following questions Question 36: No one cares about the starving people A whose aid is intended for B whom the aid is intended C that the aid is intended for D for the aid is intended Question 37: There is a shuttle bus service, _ A which will take you to and from the airport B where you can send and receive faxes C where you can get seats for all the hit shows D who provides a manicure service in your room Question 38: They left their village and went to the city _ A because they are looking for jobs more easily B because they look for jobs easier C because they looked for jobs more difficult D because they looked for jobs more easily Question 39: , "Alice in the Wonderland"appeals to many adult readers, too A Though for children written B Though written for children C Though it written for children D It was written for children Question 40: she couldn’t keep going all day A Although she had so little energy B In spite of her having little energy C Because she had very little energy that D She had so little energy that (4) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 41: The Alaskan malamute, used extensively to pull sleds, is closely reacted to the wolves A B C D Question 42: The decay of a muon is an example of an weak interaction between atomic particles A B C D Question 43: One of the most difficult problems in understanding sleep is determining what the functions of sleep is A B C D Question 44: When the Panic of 1857, some U.S citizens who had been rich or comfortable became poor A B while a few others, capitalizing on economic shifts, became richer C D Question 45: Dr Frank Conrad's musical radio broadcasts in 1919 led Westinghouse open the first fully A B licensed commercial broadcasting system in the United States on November 2,1920 C D 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 question Question 46: After the dolphin population was decimated by the hurricane, Sea World rebuilt their numbers through its breeding program A demolished B destroyed C created D affected Question 47: We offer a speedy and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours A slow B unsure C uninterested D open 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 that follow Colors and Emotions Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life I love them, and they are just as important to me as emotions are Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related? Color directly affects your emotions Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is something that you can use to improve or change your emotions The color that you choose to wear either reflects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you Of course they also affect anyone who comes in contract with you, but you are the one saturated with the color all day! I even choose items around me based on their color In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion that I need for the day So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel better Color, sound, and emotions are all vibrations Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to move and flow This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy in motion Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body So, the fastest wau to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to inhibit your emotions Question 48: What is the main idea of the passage? A Colors can help you become healthy B Colorful clothes can change your mood C Emotions and colors are closely related to each other D Colors are one of the most exciting Question 49: Which of the following can be affected by color? A Your need for thrills B your mood C your friend's feelings D your appetite Question 50: Who is more influenced by colors you wear? A You are more influenced B neither A nor C C Both A and C D The people around you are more influenced (5) Question 51: According to the passage, what color, sound, and emotion all have in common? A They all affect the cells of the body B They are all forms of motion C They are all related to health D none of the above Question 52: According to this passage, what creates disease? A being open to your emotions B wearing the color black C exposing yourself to bright colors D ignoring your emotions Question 53: The term "intimately"in paragraph is closest in meaning to A obviously B closely C clearly D simply Question 54: The term "they"in paragraph refers to A emotions B people C colors D none of the above Question 55: Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations? A to show how color can affect energy levels in the body B Because they both affect how we feel C to prove the relationship between emotions and color D Because vibrations make you healthy Question 56: The phrase "saturated with"in paragraph is closest in meaning to A in need of B lacking in C covered with D bored with Question 57: What is the purpose of the passage? A to show that colors are important for a healthy life B to prove the relationship between color and emotion C to persuade the reader that colors can influence emotions and give a person more energy D to give an objective account of how colors affect emotions Choose the word (A, B, C, D) whose primary stress is on a different position from that of the others in each group below Question 58: A personal B understand C secretary D honorable Question 59: A compare B bargain C circle D conscious Question 60: A interested B difficult C imagine D swallowing Question 61: A television B wonderfully C entertainment D knowledgeable Question 62: A Canadian B reviewer C important D animal Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentences that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions Question 63: This is a non-smoking area A You are not allowed smoking in this area B You are not allowed to smoke in this area C You can’t possibly smoke in this area D This area is not smoking Question 64: She stupidly left her car door unlocked A She left her car unlocked, that was stupid of her B It was foolish of her t unlock the car door C She left her car door unlocked, which was a foolish thing to D She was stupid and left her car door unlocked Question 65: They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic A Although they left early, they got caught in the traffic B They left early in order to avoid getting stuck in the traffic C They left early when they didn’t want to get stuck in the traffic D They left early, so they didn’t get caught in the traffic Question 66: The alarm went off just as they came out of the building A No sooner had they come out of the building when the alarm went off B The alarm had went off before they came out of the building C Scarcely had they come out of the building when the alarm went off D Hardly had they come out of the building than the alarm went off Question 67: Many people believe that jogging is a good way to lose weight A Jogging is believed to be a good way to lose weight B A good way to lose weight is to be jogging (6) C It is believed that jogging be a good way to lose weight D Jogging is believed that it is a good way to lose weight 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 question Question 68: Really comets, which scare some people, occur only a few times each century A attract B frighten C excite D affect Question 69: There is no alternative; the president must approve the bill if Congress passes it A doubt B chance of agreement C mistake D other choice Question 70: Between the ice ages there were periods when the climate became temperate A regulated B moderate C tropical D chaotic 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 Book reviews on-line Although the act of writing a book is by necessity a (71) process, it’s often after publication that the sense of isolation is strongest Many writers (72) critical feedback, but have little (73) to the average reader’s opinion While it may be true that good reviews in newspapers and magazines can be gratifying, they’re of little help in establishing what ordinary people think of your work So, well done to those websites (74) anyone with access to the Internet can post an opinion about any book (75) this, these customer reviews are not without risk Most writers can (76) some glowing praise from family or friends but these reviews are easy to recognize since they tend to be sent in anonymously On the other hand, visits to these websites can also result in great anxiety It might well be the (77) that you receive an unkind review and there is no kind editor to shield you You can expect most reviewers to be brief but there are (78) write long, strangely formal essays, usually containing references to classical literature, presumably in (79) to impress others with their literary knowledge If you are a (80) author, I suggest you think twice before you go off searching for reviews on-line rather than in the safer, traditional places Question 71: Question 72: Question 73: Question 74: Question 75: Question 76: Question 77: Question 78: Question 79: Question 80: A lonely A expect for A reaching A where A Said A expect A occasion A people A a try A sensible B own B wait on B interaction B who B To have said B look forward B circumstance B those who B effort B reasonable C solitary C hope for C approach C that C Having said C believe C situation C those C an order C offensive - - THE END D alone D long for D access D which D Had said D hope D case D who D an attempt D sensitive (7)