TRƯỜNG THPT TAM NÔNG ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC - CAO ĐẲNG LẦN 2 - NĂM 2012

MÔN: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;
(80 câu trắc nghiệm)

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Choose the word that differ from the others in the position of the main stress in each of the following
questions
Câu 1: A. dioxide B. etiquette C. wholesaler D. biomass
Câu 2: A. presentiment B. expertise C. triathlon D. geneticist
Câu 3: A. celibacy B. repentant C. comparable D. ethanol
Câu 4: A. trigonometry B. preferential C. monopoly D. agricultural
Câu 5: A. decathlon B. consensus C. spectator D. lucrative

Read the text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question from 6 to 15
The quality of life these days is something most of us take for (6)_____ it takes some radically
different experience to (7)_____ this fact home to people. In my (8)_____ ,it was spending three weeks
aboard a yacht with twelve other people, completing in a major sailing race. (9)_____ I was officially a
guest, it was (10)_____ clear to me from the start that there was to be no room for passengers, and that I’d
have to (11)_____ my weight.
For the first few nights, none of us was able to sleep for more than a couple of hours at a (12)_____
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 (13)_____ by a large wave we
couldn’t see coming. I shared sleeping (14)_____ with six other women, with barely enough room to
stretch my legs. Soon I found myself (15)_____ for my comfortable sheets back home, a hot chocolate
and a warm bath.
Câu 6: A. granted B. accepted C. given D. read
Câu 7: A. sweep B. carry C. bring D. push
Câu 8: A. experience B. instance C. case D. example
Câu 9: A. But B. Although C. Therefore D. However
Câu 10: A. announced B. taken C. made D. done
Câu 11: A. offer B. use C. move D. pull
Câu 12: A. moment B. period C. time D. piece
Câu 13: A. bones B. flesh C. skin D. tones
Câu 14: A. premises B. dormitories C. digs D. quarters
Câu 15: A. dreaming B. yearning C. craving D. desiring

Read the text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question from 16 to 25
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
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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 16: The underlined word “ ultimately “ is closest in meaning to

A. exceptionally B. dramatically C. unfortunately D. eventually
Câu 17: What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth’s history?
A. They have caused rapid change in the environment .
B. They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms
C. They are no longer in existence.
D. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
Câu 18: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from rapid ecological
change?
A. Competition among species B. Availability of food resources
C. Introduction of new species D. Temperature changes
Câu 19: The word “demise” is closest in meaning to
A. death. B. help C. change D. recovery
Câu 20: Why is “ plankton” mentioned in the second paragraph?
A. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species
B. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the ocean
C. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction
D. To point out that certain species could never become extinct
Câu 21: According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that
A. Dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed.
B. There has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history.
C. Extinctions on Earth have generally been massive.
D. Extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history.
Câu 22: The underlined word “ finding” is closest in meaning to
A. published information B. ongoing experiment
C. scientific discovery. D. research method
Câu 23: Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned in
paragraph 3?
A. Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate.
B. Evidence to support the theory has recently been found.
C. Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it.
D. The theory is no longer seriously considered.
Câu 24: In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species’ survival?
A. It does not vary greatly from species to species
B. It reflects the interrelationship of may species.
C. It may depend on chance events.
D. It is associated with astronomical condition
Câu 25: According to the passage, it is believed that the largest extinction of the species occurred
A. 250 million years ago B. 65 million years ago
C. 26 million years ago D. 225 million years ago

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Read the text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question from 26 to 35
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 26: Where does this passage mostly come from?
A. A brochure advertising unusual holidays
B. An introduction to Native American civilizations.
C. A travel guide book
D. A book about North American history
Câu 27: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. A desert with severe weather conditions
B. An invitation to a beautiful place
C. Living conditions in a desert
D. The appeal of a place despite its terrible climatic situation
Câu 28: In the first paragraph, why does the author say “ surprisingly”?
A. because so many people live in the desert area of Arizona
B. Because Arizona only has two main towns
C. Because the desert takes up 80% of Arizona
D. Because Arizona’s population is so small
Câu 29: In the first paragraph, what is the meaning of “ territory”?
A. mountains B. land area C. rivers D. soil
Câu 30: In the history of the Sonorant desert, _____.
A. a Native American group used a special system for watering the plants
B. the Spaniards created fixed settlements in the area
C. Native American always moved around in the area
D. the Hokokam people were only present after the 15th century
Câu 31: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of water on the desert nowadays?
A. Ground water B. Canals C. Natural rain D. Natural rivers
Câu 32: 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 33: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “ inhospitable” in paragraph 3?
A. unhappy B. harsh
C. having no hospitals D. impossible
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Câu 34: 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 35: What sort of people would probably like to visit the Sonorant desert?
A. Shy and reserved B. Generous and friendly
C. Careful and economical D. Active and adventurous

Choose the best sentence made from the words given.

Câu 36: Strange/ Mark/ like/ here.
A. Strangely as it is, Mark likes it here. B. Strange as it may seem, Mark likes it here.
C. It is strange that Mark likes here. D. Mark strangely likes here.
Câu 37: Smoking/ can/ long-term effects/ not emerge/ until distant future.
A. Smoking can have long - term effects that won’t emerge until the distant future.
B. Smoking can make long -term effects and won’t emerge until the distant future.
C. Smoking can cause long -term effects that don’t emerge until the distant future.
D. Smoking can be long - term effects that don’t emerge until the distant future.
Câu 38: All/ people/ village/ give vaccinations/ prevent/ spread/ the disease.
A. All of people in the village were given vaccinations to prevent the spread of the disease.
B. All the people in the village were given vaccinations preventing the spread of the disease.
C. All people of the village are given vaccinations to prevent spreading the disease.
D. All the people in the village were given vaccinations to prevent the spread of the disease.
Câu 39: When/ you/make/ mind/ university/ attend?
A. When are you making 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 going to make up your mind about which university to attend?
Câu 40: I/ awake/ drink/ black coffee.
A. After drinking a cup of black coffee, I felt wide awake.
B. I awake after I drank a cup of black coffee.
C. I felt awake after I drank a cup of black coffee.
D. I felt awake wide after I drank a cup of black coffee.

Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the provided one.

Câu 41: We arrived late, so we didn’t meet the rock star.
A. We might have met the rock star if we had arrived earlier.
B. We can’t have met the rock star if we arrived late.
C. We should have met the rock star, but we arrived late.
D. We didn’t meet the rock star because we arrived late enough.
Câu 42: Pedestrians’ lives are endangered by speeding motorists.
A. Speeding motorist are endangering pedestrians’ lives.
B. Pedestrians risk their lives by speeding motorists.
C. Pedestrians’ lives are put at a risk by speeding motorists.
D. pedestrians are in danger of speeding motorists.
Câu 43: Mary loves her mother more than her father.
A. Mary’s father loves her mother but she loves her more.
B. Mary’s love for her mother is greater than her father’s.
C. Mary loves her mother more than her father does.
D. Mary’s love for her mother is greater than for her father.
Câu 44: What time are they supposed to arrive at the meeting?
A. What’s their expected time of arrival at the meeting?
B. When are they arriving at the meeting?
C. What time are they going to arrive at the meeting?
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 D. What’s the time as they are supposed to arrive at the meeting?
Câu 45: He can hardly see at all without glasses.
A. He can see even if he doesn’t wear glasses. B. He can’t see everything without glasses.
C. He can see without glasses if he tries hard. D. He is practically blind without glasses.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

Câu 46: 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. have been B. Did you speak C. working overtime D. have you made
Câu 47: Although I was quite a good boxer, the Russian was too strong for me to beat him.
A. beat him B. the C. quite D. too strong
Câu 48: If the party goes on all night, no one will want to do anywork tomorrow.
A. no one B. goes on C. to do D. anywork
Câu 49: 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. the new toys C. an information D. the new year
Câu 50: There is still more pollution in the air. Its level is increasing all the time.
A. still more B. all the C. Its D. in the

Choose the best answers A, B,C or D.

Câu 51: The supervisor suggested running ____the emergency fire procedure again.
A. away B. through C. under D. off
Câu 52: After four days of freedom, the escaped prisoner gave himself ____to the police.
A. away B. off C. up D. in
Câu 53: There’s no point in telephoning him. He’s certain ____by now.
A. left B. to have left C. to leave D. having left
Câu 54: When facing problems, it is important to keep a sense of _____
A. relativity B. comparison C. proportion D. introspection
Câu 55: He was caught using forged bank notes to pay for goods and charged with_____
A. deception B. fraud C. embezzlement D. theft
Câu 56: Linda is married _____three children.
A. at B. with C. of D. to
Câu 57: People in financial difficulties sometimes fall ______to unscrupulous money lenders.
A. prey B. fool C. sacrifice D. scapegoat
Câu 58: ______, he remained optimistic .
A. As badly wounded he was B. Though badly wounded he was
C. Badly wounded as he was D. As he was badly wounded
Câu 59: You won ten pounds on the lottery. ______!
A. Big job B. Big thing C. Big deal D. Big
Câu 60: The government would be forced to use its emergency powers ____ further rioting to occur.
A. did B. should C. were D. had
Câu 61: I’m not by ______a particularly ambitious man.
A. character B. habit C. tendency D. inclination
Câu 62: John: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?”
Laura: “ ”
A. Well, that’s very surprising. B. Of course not. You bet.
C. Yes, it’s an absurd idea. D. There’s no doubt about it.
Câu 63: -“Oops I do not have enough change for the ferry.”
-“ ”
A. It takes less time to travel by ferry than by bus as there is not traffic jam.
B. I can lend you some. Don’t worry.
C. You shouldn’t take the ferry because it’s always expensive.
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 D. You don’t have to change.
Câu 64: Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over ____made of natural fibers like
cotton, wool, or silk.
A. which B. that C. the one D. what
Câu 65: All the way along the winding street_____.
A. comes he B. came he C. he came D. did he come
Câu 66: A: - “What time do you have?” B: - “ ”
A. I will be available after ten.
B. In about an hour.
C. Can we meet later, please? I’m very busy now.
D. I am sorry. I don’t have a watch.
Câu 67: It is essential to be on the ______for any signs of movement in the undergrowth since there are
poisonous snakes in the area.
A. alarm B. guard C. alert D. care
Câu 68: I offer you my most _____apologies for offending you as I did.
A. servile B. candid C. repentant D. abject
Câu 69: The bank is reported in the local newspaper ____ in broad daylight.
A. to be robbed B. having been robbed C. to have been robbed D. robbed
Câu 70: “ Eric is really upset about losing his job.” “ Well, ____once myself, I can understand”
A. Having fired B. Fired C. Having been fired D. Being fired
Câu 71: I was in no way prepared for the _____ of criticism my play received.
A. offensive B. assault C. onslaught D. onset
Câu 72: Jack was wearing blue jeans a torn T-shirt, while all other guests have on formal dinner wear. He
really _____
A. stayed out B. stood out C. came out D. look out
Câu 73: A: -“Is it going to rain today?” B: -“ ”
A. I think so. It’s very hot. B. I doubt it. The sky is blue and clear.
C. Why don’t you take your clothes in? D. Yes, it rained lots last night.
Câu 74: When I first saw Pat, my heart _____ a beat. I knew he would be important to me.
A. missed B. failed C. lost D. skipped.
Câu 75: _____before, his first performance for the amateur dramatic group was a success.
A. In spite of his never having acted B. Despite he had never acted
C. As he had never acted D. Though having never acted
Câu 76: The road was crowed with people making _____the coast.
A. for B. up C. against D. on
Câu 77: One of the passengers in the crowded bus________ out because it was too hot.
A. brought B. came C. got D. passed
Câu 78: Don’t stick your elbows out when you eat. ____them in by your sides.
A. Tuck B. Turn C. Bend D. Place
Câu 79: I’ve got such a _____headache that I can’t concentrate on the lecture.
A. throbbing B. beating C. drumming D. hammering
Câu 80: - “How do you like your steak done?” -“ ”
A. Well done. B. Very little. C. Very much. D. I don’t like it much.

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