Kỳ thi: THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2.

2012
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH

0001: Choose the word that differ from the others in the position of the main stress in each of the following
questions.
A. biomass B. wholesaler C. etiquette D. dioxide
0002: A. spectator B. decathlon C. consensus D. lucrative
0003: A. monopoly B. preferential C. trigonometry D. agricultural
0004: A. geneticist B. expertise C. presentiment D. triathlon
0005: A. ethanol B. comparable C. celibacy D. repentant

0006[10]
Read the text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question from {<1>} to {<10>}
The quality of life these days is something most of us take for ([<1>])_____ it takes some radically
different experience to ([<2>])_____ this fact home to people. In my ([<3>])_____ ,it was spending three
weeks aboard a yacht with twelve other people, completing in a major sailing race. ([<4>])_____ I was
officially a guest, it was ([<5>])_____ clear to me from the start that there was to be no room for
passengers, and that I’d have to ([<6>])_____ my weight.
For the first few nights, none of us was able to sleep for more than a couple of hours at a ([<7>])_____
before being rudely awoken by an aggressive command. Then we’d do physically exhausting work in
total darkness. Every few minutes we’d be completely soaked to the ([<8>])_____ by a large wave we
couldn’t see coming. I shared sleeping ([<9>])_____ with six other women, with barely enough room to
stretch my legs. Soon I found myself ([<10>])_____ for my comfortable sheets back home, a hot
chocolate and a warm bath.

Câu 0: A. given B. accepted C. granted D. read

Câu 0: A. bring B. push C. sweep D. carry
Câu 0: A. example B. instance C. case D. experience
Câu 0: A. Although B. However C. But D. Therefore
Câu 0: A. done B. taken C. made D. announced
Câu 0: A. offer B. move C. use D. pull
Câu 0: A. piece B. time C. period D. moment
Câu 0: A. flesh B. skin C. bones D. tones
Câu 0: A. quarters B. premises C. dormitories D. digs
Câu 0: A. desiring B. yearning C. dreaming D. craving

0007[10]
Read the text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question from 1 to 10

It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What causes
extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a change environment, it may perish. The exact
causes of a species’ death vary from situation to situation. Rapid ecological change may render an
environment hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change and a species may not be
adapt. Food resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems for
a species requiring these resources. Other species may become better adapted to an environment,
resulting in competition and, ultimately, in the death of a species.
The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent
analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time - a
mass extinction. One of the best - known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago
with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life. Perhaps the largest mass extinction was
the one that occurred 225 million years ago, when approximately 95 percent of all species died. Mass
extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the
close interrelationship of many species. If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of
the plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not
living in the oceans. Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction.
One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have
tended to be more intense every 26 million years. The periodic extinction might be due to intersection
of the earth’s orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some researchers have
also speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may be eliminated and
others may survive for no particular reason. A species’ survival may have nothing to do with its ability
or inability to adapt. If so, some of revolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially random
events.

Câu 0: The underlined word “ ultimately “ is closest in meaning to

A. exceptionally B. dramatically C. eventually D. unfortunately
Câu 0: What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth’s history?
A. They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms
B. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
C. They have caused rapid change in the environment .
D. They are no longer in existence.
Câu 0: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from rapid ecological
change?
A. Temperature changes B. Availability of food resources
C. Introduction of new species D. Competition among species
Câu 0: The word “demise” is closest in meaning to
A. change B. recovery C. help D. death.
Câu 0: Why is “ plankton” mention in the second paragraph?
A. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species
B. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction
C. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the
ocean
D. To point out that certain species never become extinct
Câu 0: According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that
A. Extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history.
B. Extinctions on Earth have generally been massive.
C. There has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history.
D. Dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed.
Câu 0: The underlined word “ finding” is closest in meaning to
A. published information B. research method
C. ongoing experiment D. scientific discovery.
Câu 0: Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned in
paragraph 3?
A. Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it.
B. Evidence to support the theory has recently been found.
C. The theory is no longer seriously considered.
D. Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate.
Câu 0: In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species’ survival?
A. It reflects the interrelationship of may species.
B. It may depend on chance events.
C. It does not vary greatly from species to species
D. It is associated with astronomical condition
Câu 0: According to the passage, it is believed that the largest extinction of the species occurred
A. 26 million years ago B. 65 million years ago
C. 225 million years ago D. 250 million years ago

0008[10]
Read the text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question from 1 to 10

Of all the deserts in North America, the Sonorant desert is the largest, covering an area of 120,000
square miles of strange and remarkable beauty. Part of the desert stretched over southwest Arizona,
part over southeast California and the rest over northwest Mexico. Somewhat surprisingly, 80% of
Arizona’s population lives in the desert area, in towns such as Tucson and Phoenix, although this
unique area only accounts for 20% of Arizona’s total territory.
Temperatures in summer rarely fall below 100 Fahrenheit, while the winters are never really cold.
The desert area has a very low annual rainfall in comparison to other parts of Arizona, whether there
might be three or four times as much rain in a year. Water, therefore, has to be from the ground or from
several rivers that cross the desert. The region was inhabited by Native American groups for hundreds
of years before the Spaniards came in the 15th century and colonized a large part of the desert area.
Now you can see the remains of one early Native American civilization, the Hokokam tribe, who
created permanent villages and a fairly advanced system of canals to carry water for their crops.
The desert area is remarkable for its cacti, the main form of vegetation that can exist in such
inhospitable conditions. There is also an amazing variety of wildflowers, which seem to come up
overnight after the winter rains, only to disappear in the first heat of spring. Animals that live in the
desert include lizards, the desert tortoises, rattlesnakes and small mammals such as mice, squirrels,
rabbits, coyotes and mountain lions.
So come and join us for a true wilderness experience in the Sonorant desert - an unforgettable
adventure! There is nothing quite like the desert sky full of stars to remind you of that whole universe
out there.

Câu 0: Where does this passage mostly come from?

A. A book about North American history
B. A travel guide book
C. A brochure advertising unusual holidays
D. An introduction to Native American civilizations.
Câu 0: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. A desert with severe weather conditions
B. Living conditions in a desert
 C. An invitation to a beautiful place
D. The appeal of a place despite its terrible climatic situation
Câu 0: In the first paragraph, why does the author say “ surprisingly”?
A. because so many people live in the desert area of Arizona
B. Because the desert takes up 80% of Arizona
C. Because Arizona only has two main towns
D. Because Arizona’s population is so small
Câu 0: In the first paragraph, what is the meaning of “ territory”?
A. rivers B. land area C. soil D. mountains
Câu 0: In the history of the Sonorant desert, _____.
A. Native American always moved around in the area
B. the Spaniards created fixed settlements in the area
C. the Hokokam people were only present after the 15th century
D. a Native American group used a special system for watering the plants
Câu 0: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of water on the desert nowadays?
A. Natural rain B. Ground water C. Natural rivers D. Canals
Câu 0: It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. lizards are the main species that live in the desert
B. rattlesnakes have very strong living instincts
C. mice cannot give birth to babies
D. coyotes feed their babies with grass or meat
Câu 0: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “ inhospitable” in paragraph 3?
A. impossible B. unhappy C. harsh D. having no hospitals
Câu 0: What is the main impression that the author gives of the desert area?
A. There isn’t much to do apart from studying the animals.
B. It’s a fascinating place
C. It’s only interesting because of the towns that are there
D. It’s a good place to do scientific research.
Câu 0: What sort of people would probably like to visit the Sonorant desert?
A. Shy and reserved B. Careful and economical
C. Generous and friendly D. Active and adventurous
0010: [<g>]PHẦN II[</g>]
Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the provided one.
Pedestrians’ lives are endangered by speeding motorists.
A. Pedestrians risk their lives by speeding motorists.
B. Pedestrians’ lives are put at a risk by speeding motorists.
C. pedestrians are in danger of speeding motorists.
D. Speeding motorist are endangering pedestrians’ lives.
0011: We arrived late, so we didn’t meet the rock star.
A. We didn’t meet the rock star because we arrived late enough.
B. We should have met the rock star, but we arrived late.
C. We might have met the rock star if we had arrived earlier.
D. We can’t have met the rock star if we arrived late.
0012: What time are they supposed to arrive at the meeting?
A. What’s their expected time of arrival at the meeting?
B. What time are they going to arrive at the meeting?
C. When are they arriving at the meeting?
 D. What’s the time as they are supposed to arrive at the meeting?
0013: He can hardly see at all without glasses.
A. He can see without glasses if he tries hard. B. He can see even if he doesn’t wear glasses.
C. He can’t see everything without glasses. D. He is practically blind without glasses.
0014: Mary loves her mother more than her father.
A. Mary loves her mother more than her father does.
B. Mary’s father loves her mother but she loves her more.
C. Mary’s love for her mother is greater than her father’s.
D. Mary’s love for her mother is greater than for her father.
0015: [<g>]Choose the underlined part that needs correction.[</g>]

If the party goes on all night, no one will want to do anywork tomorrow.
A. goes on B. no one C. to do D. anywork
0016: The manager told me you could give me an information about the new toys you will be selling in the new year.
A. The manager B. an information C. the new toys D. the new year
0017: Did you speak to the workers about working overtime, and have you made a list of those who have been willing
to stay late?
A. Did you speak B. working overtime C. have you made D. have been
0018: There is still more pollution in the air. Its level is increasing all the time.
A. still more B. in the C. Its D. all the
0019: Although I was quite a good boxer, the Russian was too strong for me to beat him.
A. quite B. the C. too strong D. beat him
0020: Choose the best answers A, B,C or D.

A: - “What time do you have?” B: - “ ”

A. I am sorry. I don’t have a watch. B. Can we meet later, please? I’m very busy now.
C. In about an hour. D. I will be available after ten.
0021: A: -“Is it going to rain today?” B: -“ ”
A. Yes, it rained lots last night. B. Why don’t you take your clothes in?
C. I think so. It’s very hot. D. I doubt it. The sky is blue and clear.
0022: -“Oops I do not have enough change for the ferry.”
-“ ”
A. You shouldn’t take the ferry because it’s always expensive.
B. I can lend you some. Don’t worry.
C. It takes less time to travel by ferry than by bus as there is not traffic jam.
D. You don’t have to change.
0023: - “How do you like your steak done?” -“ ”
A. I don’t like it much. B. Very little. C. Well done. D. Very much.
0024: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “ ”
A. Of course not. You bet. B. Well, that’s very surprising.
C. There’s no doubt about it. D. Yes, it’s an absurd idea.
0025: People in financial difficulties sometimes fall ______to unscrupulous money lenders.
A. prey B. fool C. scapegoat D. sacrifice
0026: He was caught using forged bank notes to pay for goods and charged with_____
A. deception B. fraud C. embezzlement D. theft
0027: Don’t stick your elbows out when you eat. ____them in by your sides.
A. Bend B. Place C. Tuck D. Turn
0028: I was in no way prepared for the _____ of criticism my play received.
A. onslaught B. onset C. offensive D. assault
0029: I’ve got such a _____headache that I can’t concentrate on the lecture.
 A. beating B. drumming C. hammering D. throbbing
0030: I offer you my most _____apologies for offending you as I did.
A. repentant B. servile C. abject D. candid
0031: When facing problems, it is important to keep a sense of _____
A. proportion B. introspection C. relativity D. comparison
0032: All the way along the winding street_____.
A. he came B. came he C. did he come D. comes he
0033: _____before, his first performance for the amateur dramatic group was a success.
A. Though having never acted B. Despite he had never acted
C. As he had never acted D. In spite of his never having acted
0034: There’s no point in telephoning him. He’s certain ____by now.
A. to leave B. to have left C. left D. having left
0035: The bank is reported in the local newspaper ____ in broad daylight.
A. to be robbed B. robbed C. to have been robbed D. having been robbed
0036: “ Eric is really upset about losing his job.” “ Well, ____once myself, I can understand”
A. Having been fired B. Fired C. Having fired D. Being fired
0037: Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over ____made of natural fibers like cotton, wool, or silk.
A. what B. the one C. that D. which
0038: I’m not by ______a particularly ambitious man.
A. inclination B. habit C. character D. tendency
0039: The government would be forced to use its emergency powers ____ further rioting to occur.
A. should B. did C. were D. had
0040: It is essential to be on the ______for any signs of movement in the undergrowth since there are poisonous snakes
in the area.
A. guard B. care C. alarm D. alert
0041: ______, he remained optimistic .
A. Though badly wounded he was B. Badly wounded as he was
C. As he was badly wounded D. As badly wounded he was
0042: Linda is married _____three children.
A. to B. at C. with D. of
0043: You won ten pounds on the lottery. ______!
A. Big thing B. Big deal C. Big D. Big job
0044: When I first saw Pat, my heart _____ a beat. I knew he would be important to me.
A. lost B. failed C. missed D. skipped.
0045: One of the passengers in the crowded bus________ out because it was too hot.
A. brought B. came C. got D. passed
0046: The supervisor suggested running ____the emergency fire procedure again.
A. under B. away C. through D. off
0047: The road was crowed with people making _____the coast.
A. up B. for C. against D. on
0048: After four days of freedom, the escaped prisoner gave himself ____to the police.
A. up B. away C. off D. in
0049: Jack was wearing blue jeans a torn T-shirt, while all other guests have on formal dinner wear. He really _____
A. look out B. came out C. stood out D. stayed out
0050: Choose the best sentence made from the words given.
I/ awake/ drink/ black coffee.
A. After drinking a cup of black coffee, I felt wide awake.
B. I felt awake wide after I drank a cup of black coffee.
C. I felt awake after I drank a cup of black coffee.
D. I awake after I drank a cup of black coffee.
0051: Strange/ Mark/ like/ here.
A. It is strange that Mark likes here. B. Strange as it may seem, Mark likes it here.
C. Strangely as it is, Mark likes it here. D. Mark strangely likes here.
0052: Smoking/ can/ long-term effects/ not emerge/ until distant future.
A. Smoking can make long -term effects and won’t emerge until the distant future.
B. Smoking can cause long -term effects that don’t emerge until the distant future.
C. Smoking can have long - term effects that won’t emerge until the distant future.
D. Smoking can be long - term effects that don’t emerge until the distant future.
0053: All/ people/ village/ give vaccinations/ prevent/ spread/ the disease.
A. All people of the village are given vaccinations to prevent spreading the disease.
B. All the people in the village were given vaccinations preventing the spread of the disease.
C. All of people in the village were given vaccinations to prevent the spread of the disease.
D. All the people in the village were given vaccinations to prevent the spread of the disease.
0054: When/ you/make/ mind/ university/ attend?
A. When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?
B. When will you make up your mind which university to attend?
C. When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?
D. When are you making up your mind about which university to attend?