Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it
Question 64: The writer of this passage is attempting to ______
D. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone,
A. were computers used first B. were computers first used C. did computers first use D. are computers first using
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) that is CLOSET in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 24: Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
A. variety B. changes C. conservation D. number Question 25: School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese schools.
A. depended B. required C. divided D. paid Question 26: It will take more or less a month to prepare for the wedding.
A. approximately B. generally C. frankly D. simply
Question 26: Jean Henri Dunant was appalled by the almost complete lack of care for wounded soldiers.
A. dedicated B. shocked C. interested D. excited
Question 27: There have been significant changes in women's lives since the women's liberation movement.
A. controlled B. economic C. important D. natural
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 28: Tom : “ Shall we go to the dancing hall tonight? “ – Mary : “______________”
A. Yes, let's B. Yes, we shall. C. Yes, please. D. Yes, we go Question 29: Peter : - “ Would you mind if I used the phone ?” - Tom : “_________.”
A. That’s OK B. You’re welcome
C. No, of course not D. Sure. Here you are
Mark 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 30: William Harvey, the English doctor who discovered the circulate of the blood, was born
Question 31: This class has canceled because too few students had registered before registration closed.
A B C D
Question 32: Singapore is an island nation with 63 islands, located at the southern tip A B
of the Malay Peninsula. At 704.0 km2, it is a smallest country in Southeast Asia.
Question 33: The Nile River, the Colorado River, but the Yellow River flow through A B deserts to deliver their sediments to the sea.
C D
Question 34: Most plants in deserts have adapted to sporadic rainfalls in a desert.
A B C environments.
D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
HOPES AND DREAMS
Some years ago, my daughter was studying English at a university on the south coast. One evening she phoned to tell me that what she really wanted to do was (35) ____ round the world, so she was looking into the possibility of working in another country. She had seen several (36) ____ in the newspaper for student teachers of English abroad, and she was (37) ____ in one in Italy, which she was desperate to visit. She decided that this would be a good way to achieve her ambition, so she was writing to (38) _____ for the job. The reply took a long time to arrive, but eventually she received a letter asking if she (39) ____ go for an interview in London the following week. She was so excited that she immediately (40) ____ in touch with the school owner and agreed to attend the interview. She was determined that nothing would prevent her from doing what she had set out to do. A (41) ____
days before the interview she had a very strange dream in which she (42) ____ birth to a beautiful baby. She was a little nervous and (43) ____ about the dream and phoned to ask me what I thought it might mean. As I knew something about dreams, I was able to assure her that it only symbolized her (44)____ to do well in the interview.
Question 35. A. journey B. travel C. voyage D. trip
Question 36. A. notices B. posters C. advertisements D. announcements Question 37. A. interested B. keen C. attracted D. enthusiastic Question 38. A. claim B. inquire C.. request D. apply Question 39. A. should B. would C. must D. will Question 40. A. got B. came C. went D. became Question 41. A. some B. several C. few D. little Question 42. A. made B. had C. gave D. produced Question 43. A. bored B. worried C. offended D. annoyed Question 44. A. desire B. request C. want D. demand
Reading 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.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’s ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says, “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.”
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child’s environment. One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better. This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability.
The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed.
However, there is no link between intelligence and the socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect intelligence. Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining. People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
- Marry an intelligent person.
- Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
- Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
- Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician.
Question 45. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires __________.
A. an expensive education B. good musical instruments C. parental support and encouragement D. wealthy and loving parents Question 46. The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to_________.
A. other people B. other scientists C. other children D. other geniuses Question 47. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that__________.
A. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability C. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment D. different twins generally have different levels of ability
Question 48. Scientists chose twins for their study because__________.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities D. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
Question 49. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then natured.
B. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
Question 50. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow_________.
D. only their interests in computer games
Question 51. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid__________.
A. pushing their children too hard B. letting them play their own way
C. permitting them to follow their own interests D. starting their education at an early age Question 52. The remark: “To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel.” in the passage means that in order to become a genius_________.
A. you need to have good health and good nourishment B. you need intelligence and you need to develop it C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
Question 53. The word “favorable” in the passage mostly means_________.
A. “good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful”
B. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people”
C. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
D. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
Question 54. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development C. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
D. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer.
History books recorded that the first film with sound was The Jazz Singer in 1927. But sound films, or talkies, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings. From the earliest public performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects. These were produced by a single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theatres could buy sound-effect machines. Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly at the same time as the pictures - called
"synchronized sound" – began soon after the very first films were shown. With synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could sing and speak. As early as 1896, the newly invented gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system. The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector changed. This system was only effective for a single song or dialogue sequence.
In the "sound-on-film" system, sound was recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which could be read by an optical sensor. These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image, guaranteeing synchronization. Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922. This system eventually brought us "talking pictures".
Question 55: The passage is mainly about the ______________.
A. research into sound reproduction. B. development of sound with movies.
A. as early as 1922 B. in 1927 C. before 1896 D. as early as 1896 Question 57: The word "screenings" is closest in meaning to "________________".
A. projections B. revelations C. demonstrations D. diversions
Question 58: Which of the following is not mentioned as a producer of sound to accompany movies?
A. a Jazz Singer B. a single pianist C. a gramophone D. a small band Question 59: It can be inferred that ______________.
A. sound-effect machines were not common because they were expensive B. gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures.
C. most movie theaters had a pianist
D. orchestras couldn't synchronize sound with the pictures
Question 60: According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they ______________.
A. were newly invented and still had imperfections.
B. changed speeds when the needle jumped.
C. were too large for most movie theaters.
D. got out of synchronization with the picture.
Question 61: The word "sequence" is closest in meaning to _________________
A. distribution B. organization C. interpretation D. progression Question 62: The phrase "these signals" refers to ______________.
A. sounds B. marks C. series D. sensors
Question 63: According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the recording was ________.
A. inserted beside the image on the film B. marked on the gramophone
C. read by an optical sensor D. made during the film of the picture Question 64: Short feature films produced as early as 1922 __________.
A. were recorded by optical sensors B. preceding talking pictures C. were only effective for dialogue sequences D. put musicians out of work
WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 65: I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
After ...
Question 66: I have never been to Liverpool in my life .
Never ...
Question 67: Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
It ...
Question 68: The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
The sea was too ...
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph to introduce about one of the famous places in Vietnam
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Người soạn:
Nguyễn Thành Phương
Question 65: I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university.
Question 66: I have never been to Liverpool in my life .
Never have I been to Liverpool in my life.
Question 67: Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
It can’t be denied that she has the beautiful voice.
Question 68: The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming
Question 69: The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them.
They’re such easy questions that everyone can answer them.
SỞ GD&ĐT VĨNH PHÚC TRƯỜNG THPT NGÔ GIA TỰ
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KỲ THI KSCĐ LỚP 12 – LẦN I, NĂM HỌC 2015 – 2016 ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề (Đề thi gồm hai mục Trắc nghiệm và Tự luận)
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Mã đề thi: 134
SBD: ……… Họ và tên thí sinh: ………..………...
SECTION A:
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
Câu 1: A. choice B. achieve C. each D. chemistry Câu 2: A. apply B. university C. early D. identity
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.
Câu 3: A. intuitive B. tremendously C. intimacy D. mechanical Câu 4: A. mercifully B. personify C. curriculum D. undoubtedly Câu 5: A. inaccurate B. infrequent C. scenario D. insecure
Choose the word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that best completes the sentence.
Câu 6: Let’s do something to protect the environment, _______we?
A. shall B. must C. needn’t D. will
Câu 7: What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!
- _______
A. You are telling a lie B. I don’t want to hear that from you.
C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings Câu 8: ... he was good at physics in lower grade, he was terrible at it in grade 12
A. While B. Although C. When D. Except that
Câu 9: Body language is a potent form of _______ communication.
A. verbal B. oral C. tongue D. non-verbal
Câu 10: Don’t worry. I have ___ tire at the back of my car.
A. other B. another C. others D. the other
Câu 11: Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a ___ writer.
A. prolific B. virile C. fertile D. fruitful
Câu 12: ... an emergency arise , call 911
A. Should B. Will C. Can D. Does
Câu 13: After a _______ hesitation, she began to speak with such a convincing voice.
A. rude B. small C. slightt D. impolite
Câu 14: Jack made me _______ him next week.
A. promise calling B. to promise calling C. to promise to call D. promise to call Câu 15: Either of my parents or my brother ________.
A. has coming B. have come C. are coming D. is coming Câu 16: His job is ….
A. driving a bus B. a bus driver C. bus driving D. a driver of a bus
Câu 17: Do you like pop music or jazz?
- I don’t like _______of them. I prefer classical music.
A. any B. either C. both D. neither
Câu 18: Had she worked harder last summer, she ___.
A. wouldn’t sack B. wouldn’t have been sacked
C. wouldn’t have sacked D. wouldn’t be sacked
Câu 19: The meaning from touch is dependent _______ the context, the relationship between communicators, and the manner of touch.
A. in B. from C. with D. upon
Câu 20: Those trousers are far too big. Why don’t you have them…?
A. taken out B. taken in C. taken over D. taken on
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction from:
Câu 21: A galaxy, where (A) may include billions of (B) stars, is (C) held together (D) by gravitation attraction.
Câu 22: The tongue is the principle (A) organ of taste (B) and is (C) crucial for chewing, swallowed (D) and speaking.
Câu 23: I believe that only very (A) self-confident, knowledge (B) and attentive students will prefer (C ) 100% of eye contact time. (D)
Câu 24: Bacteria are one of the most abundant (A) life forms (B) on earth, growing on and inside another (C) living things, in every type of environment (D).
Câu 25: Professor Layton was equally (A) fond of the two children, but he had to admit that he found (B) the youngest (C) an easier (D) child to handle
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.
Câu 26: There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned.
A. apposed B. insisted C. invited D. Opposed
Câu 27: The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. free B. busy C. relaxed D. comfortable
Câu 28: She was brought up in a well-off family. She can’t understand the problems we are facing.
A. wealthy B. kind C. poor D. broke
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Câu 29: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
A. holding back B. holding by C. holding to D. holding at
Câu 30: She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. separated B. single C. Married D. divorced
Mark 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.
Câu 31: She has lost her appetite recently
A. Her appetite has been very good B. She has gone off food recently C. She hasn’t eaten a lot of food recently D. She hasn’t had any food recently Câu 32: Tom regrets to say that he has left his tickets at home
A. Tom wishes he hadn’t left the ticket at home
D. Tom regrets to leave the ticket at home Câu 33: Don’t let her treat you like that
A. You are not let be treated like that by her B. Don’t allow you to be treated like that C. She doesn’t treat you like that D. Don’t let yourself be treated like that by her Câu 34: “ Can I see your ticket please””
A. The inspector offered to see my ticket B. The inspector asked to see my ticket C. The inspector expected to see my ticket D. The inspector asked for my ticket Choose the word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that best completes the passage.
The most dominant and reliable features of facial expressions provide a constant channel of communication. They can be shifty and evasive; convey hate, fear, and guilt; or (35) _____
confidence, love, and support.
Referred to as "mirrors of the soul" our eyes serve as the major decisive factor in (36) _____ the spoken words. The eyes of the man converse as (37) _____ as their tongues, with the advantage that the ocular dialect needs (38) _____ dictionary, but it is understood all over the world. When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced man relies on eyes. Except (39) _____ extremely shy individuals, most people look for social acceptance by studying the eyes of others. Eyes also can (40) _____ indicate a positive or a negative relationship. People tend to look longer and more often at the people whom they trust, respect and care about than at those whom they doubt or (41) _____.
Normal eye dilation is not under control of the individual. Personally characteristics such as introversion and extroversion also influence eye behavior. Eye behavior seems (42) ____ particular importance and is generally used to indicate whether one is open to communication. This can be observed when a teacher asks the class a question: students who think they know the answer will generally (43) ____ at the teacher, (44) ____ students who do not know the answer will usually try to avoid eye contact.
Câu 35: A. report B. replace C. express D. consider Câu 36: A. exchanging B. transporting C. changing D. interpreting
Câu 37: A. much B. more C. many D. a lot
Câu 38: A. no B. nor C. none D. not
Câu 39: A. for B. in C. with D. of
Câu 40: A. accuracy B. accurate C. accurately D. inaccurate Câu 41: A. dislike B. wait C. love D. long
Câu 42: A. been B. being C. be D. to be
Câu 43: A. notice B. think C. aim D. look
Câu 44: A. as B. while C. so D. Because
Read the following passage carefully and then choose the best answer to each question.
As heart disease continues to be the number-one killer in the United States, researchers have become increasingly interested in identifying the potential risk factors that trigger heart attacks. High-fat diets and "life in the fast lane" have long been known to contribute to the high incidence of heart failure. But according to new studies, the list of risk factors may be significantly longer and quite surprising.
Heart failure, for example, appears to have seasonal and temporal patterns. A higher percentage of heart attacks occur in cold weather, and more people experience heart failure on Monday than on any other day of the week. In addition, people are more susceptible to heart attacks in the first few hours after waking. Cardiologists first observed this morning phenomenon in the mid-1980, and have since discovered a number of possible causes. An early-morning rise in blood pressure, heart rate, and