ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC TIẾNG ANH (GIẢI TEXT) ĐỀ 21 I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from the others in each line. Câu 1: A discriminate B: accuracy C: particular D: benevolent Câu 2: A decimal B: emperor C: memorial D: interview Câu 3: A mysterious B: historic C: heritage D: transparent Câu 4: A commerce B: consent C: access D: Advent Câu 5: A lotion B: escape C: prefer D: review II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Câu 1: They say he inherited his money from a relative he had never met. A faraway B: remote C: distant D: slight Câu 2: The economics of the plan the investors. A is worrying B: are worrying C: has worried D: worry Câu 3: His business is growing so fast that he must take more workers. B: over C: on D: out Câu 4: Tropical diseases are comparatively in Europe. A scarce B: rare C: slight D: few Câu 5: The play was not what we had expected. A just B: absolutely C: at all D: very Câu 6: The police pursued the enemy relentlessly,. A and finally catch him B: and finally caught him C: to catch him in the final D: with a final catch Câu 7: The damage caused by poachers and illegal lumberjacks must to be believed. A see B: be seen C: to be seen D: seen Câu 8: He ll be very upset if you his offer to help. A turn away B: turn from C: turn down D: turn against Câu 9: of all of us who are here tonight, I would like to thank Mr. Jones for his talk. A On behalf B: On account C: In person D: Instead Câu 10: He says he has got in his stomach. A hurt B: aches C: pains D: suffering Câu 11: an athlete involves regular. A Be/ train B: Being/ training C: To be/ to train D: Being/ to train Câu 12: - Why did you ride your bike today? - It s more than driving my car.
A economical C: economy B: economic D: economically Câu 13: was astonished that he turned down the job I it would have been ideal for him. A have thought B: would have thought C: am thinking D: thought Câu 14: Egypt is unique. No other country has wealth of ancient monuments. A so B: such as C: so many D: such a Câu 15: I got everyone in the family Jane s birthday card before I sent it to her. A sign B: signed C: to sign D: having signed Câu 16: The policeman me off with a warning as it was Christmas. A let B: gave C: sent D: set Câu 17: It was only he told me his surname that I realised that we had been to the same school. A then B: until C: as soon as D: when Câu 18: If he s in trouble, it s his own fault, I personally wouldn t a finger to help him. A lift B: turn C: bend D: raise Câu 19: Is it necessary that I here tomorrow? A will be B: am being C: be D: am Câu 20: - Why Peter to the party? He is always making trouble. A don t us invite B: don t you invite C: not invite D: invite Câu 21: He decided to make a claim damages to his car. A for B: on C: about D: in Câu 22: We lay in the sun until our bodies felt saturated the heat. B: with C: upon D: within Câu 23: Some very important issues was taking all his attention. B: on C: out D: within Câu 24: He started by pointing out the dangers involved in rock climbing. A on B: off C: up D: out Câu 25: She me up till the early hours listening to pop music. A held B: caught C: kept D: took Câu 26: Old Mr. Brown s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will. A pull through B: pull up C: pull back D: pull out Câu 27: I m so tired that I can t take what you are saying. B: out C: in D: on Câu 28: Lack of sleep over the last few months is finally Jane.
A catching up with C: coming over B: getting on with D: putting on Câu 29: Marianne seemed to take at my comments on her work. A annoyance B: insult C: offence D: indignation Câu 30: I didn t set to start an argument, it just happened. A off B: out C: about D: up III. 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. One of the most interesting authors of the twentieth century, J.R.R. Tolkien, achieved fame through his highly inventive trilogy, The Lord of the Rings. Born in 1892, Tolkien received his education from Oxford and then served in World War I. After the war, he became a professor of Anglo-Saxon and English language and literature at Oxford University. Although published in 1965, the three books that comprise The Lord of the Rings were written in intervals from 1936 to 1949. This was mainly due to Tolkien s responsibilities as a professor and the outbreak of World War II. By the late 1960s, this fascinating trilogy had become a sociological phenomenon as young people intently studied the mythology and legends created by Tolkien. The trilogy is remarkable not only for its highly developed account of historical fiction but also its success as a modern heroic epic. The main plot chronicles the struggle between good and evil kingdom as they try to acquire a magic ring that has the power to rule the world. The novels, which are set in a time called Middle Earth, describe a detailed fantasy world. Established before humans populated the Earth, Middle Earth was inhabited by good and evil creatures such as hobbits, dwarves, elves, monsters, wizards, and some humans. The characters and the setting of Middle Earth were modeled after mythological stories from Greece and Northern Europe. Although readers have scrutinized the texts for inner meaning and have tried to connect the trilogy with Tolkien s real life experiences in England during World War II, he denies the connection. He claims that the story began in his years as an undergraduate student grew out of his desire to create mythology and legends about elves and their language. Tolkien was a masterful fantasy novelist who used his extensive knowledge of folklore to create a body or work that is still read and enjoyed throughout the world today. Câu 1: What does this passage mainly discuss? A J.R.R. Tolkien s work as a professor C: The popularity of J.R.R. Tolkien Câu 2: What does the word trilogy mean? A A group of three literary works C: An unrelated group of books B: All of J.R.R. Tolkien s fantasy books D: J.R.R. Tolkien and his triogy B: A specific type of fantasy novel D: A long novel Câu 3: What is one of the reasons it took Tolkien thirteen years to complete the trilogy? A His military service in World War II B: His need to study more mythology C: His duties at the university D: His family responsibilities Câu 4: According to the passage when did The Lord of the Rings trilogy become popular with young people? A After World War II B: Between 1936 and 1946 C: In the late 1960s D: In 1982 Câu 5: What is the setting of Tolkien s trilogy?'
A England in 1800 s C: Oxford University B: Middle Earth D: Modern-day Greece Câu 6: What can we assume is NOT true about Middle Earth?' A People dominated Middle Earth. B: The good and evil kingdoms fought for power. CMiddle Earth was based on European folktales D: Middle Earth was a fictional world. Câu 7: The following sentence could be added to paragraph 2. Where would it best fit into this paragraph? Once the ring is found by hobbit, a wizard selects a group to take the ring to the volcano where it was forged and destroy it. ' A After the sentence that ends with heroic epic B: After the sentence that ends with rule the world C: After the sentence that ends with fantasy world D: After the sentence that ends with monster, wizards, and some humans Câu 8: The word scrutinized in the fourth paragraph could be replaced by. A criticised B: examined C: enjoyed D: denied Câu 9: When did Tolkien begin to create this trilogy? A During World War II B: When he was a professor C: When he was a student D: During World War I Câu 10: What can we assume is true about Tolkien? A He enjoyed studying mythology and folklore. B: He wrote the trilogy about his real life experiences. C: He spent most of his life in the military. D: He lived in Greece. IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. Câu 1: Traditionally, the flag is risen in the morning and taken down at night.' A risen B: in the morning C: taken D: at night Câu 2: There being no evidence against him, Slade was released. A There being B: no evidence C: him D: was released Câu 3: The medical science began with the Greek Hippocrates, who earned for himself the title of father of Medicine. ' A The medical science B: the Greek C: for himself D: the title of Câu 4: The asleep children lay peacefully in their comfortable bed.' A The asleep children B: lay C: in their D: bed Câu 5: Sandra has not rarely missed a play or concert since she was seventeen years old.' A has not B: a play C: concert D: years V. 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. How a man uses money makes it, saves it, and spends it is perhaps one of the best tests of practical wisdom. Although money ought by no means to be regarded as a chief end of man s life, neither is it a trifling matter, to be held in philosophic contempt, representing as it does to so large an extent, the means of physical comfort and social well-being. Indeed, some of the finest qualities of human nature are
intimately related to the right use of money; such as generosity, honesty, justice, and self-sacrifice; as well as the practical virtues of economy and providence. On the other hand, there are their counterparts of avarice, fraud, injustice, and selfishness, as displayed by the inordinate lovers of gain; and the vices of thriftlessness, extravagance, and improvidence, on the part of those who misuse and abuse the means entrusted to them. So that, as is wisely observed by Henry Taylor in his thoughtful Notes from Life, a right measure and manner in getting, saving, spending, giving, taking, lending. Borrowing, and bequeathing, would almost argue a perfect man. Comfort in worldly circumstances is a condition which every man is justified in striving to attain by all worthy means. It secures that physical satisfaction, which is necessary for the culture of the better part of his nature; and enables him to provide for those of his own household. Nor ought the duty to be any the less indifferent to us, that the respect which our fellow-men entertain for us in no slight degree depends upon the manner in which we exercise the opportunities which present themselves for our honourable advancement in life. The very effort required to be made to succeed in life with this object, is of itself an education; stimulating a man s sense of self-respect, bringing out his practical qualities, and disciplining him in the exercise of patience, perseverance, and such like virtues. The provident and careful man must necessarily be a thoughtful man, for he lives not merely for the present, but with provident forecast makes arrangements for the future. He must also be a temperate man, and exercise the virtue of self-denial, than which nothing is so much calcutated to give strength to the character. John Sterling says truly, that the worst education which teaches self-denial is better than the best which teaches everything else, and not that. The Romans rightly employed the same word (virtus) to designate courage, which is in a physical sense what the other is a moral; the highest virtue of all being victory over ourselves. Câu 1: What is the main idea of this passage?' A Wealthy people and poor people can both be virtuous. B: Money is insignificant. C: Money is the most important thing in the world. D: The way a person handles money indicates his or her general character. Câu 2: The author s purpose in writing this essay is.' A to teach people how to earn a great deal of money B: to warn readers about the dangers of greed C: to describe the life of a wealthy person D: to convince the reader that proper money management is a sign of good character Câu 3: Which is the best synonym for the word providence in the 1st paragraph?' A prudence B: fate C: sustenance D: doom Câu 4: What would be the author s response to those who say that poverty is noble?' A The author would agree with this statement. B: In order to cultivate other virtues a person must have money. C: Once a person gets rich, they can start worrying about self-discipline. D: The Romans believed that poor people are evil. Câu 5: Which word best describes the author's attitude to Henry Taylor?' A admiring B: condescending C: skeptical D: disgusted Câu 6: What does the author imply by saying that money provides physical satisfaction, which is necessary for the cultivation of the better part of his nature? ' A People are friendlier after they have had a hot bath. B: In order to improve oneself in more lofty ways, one must attain the basic necessities. C: The most important thing in life is physical pleasure. D: Money can only provide physical pleasure.
Câu 7: What does the author mean by the comment, The very effort required to be made to succeed in life with this object, is of itself an education? ' A In order to earn money a person needs to go to college. B: Money makes people seem smarter than they are. C: That learning to manage money effectively entails learning a number of other valuable skills. D: only smart people can succeed. Câu 8: Why must the 'provident and careful man' be a thoughtful man?' A because he has earned a great deal of money B: because he is familiar with the works of Henry Tailor C: because he gives the most of his money to charity D: because he must always be planning for the future Câu 9: The author brings up the Roman word for courage to illustrate.' A his knowledge of the classics B: that people throughout history have valued money C: that self-discipline is less important than physical bravery D: that self-control is similar to physical bravery Câu 10: What is the definition of the word 'temperate' as it is used in this essay?' A moderate B: irritated C: self-denying VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c, or D on your answer sheet to Indicate the correct word(s) for each of the blanks. Scully was the sort of man who (1) been a success in life. If he had not been brought up in one the roughest parts of the city, he might have (2) a chance. But (3) plays a big part In our lives, and Scully was destined to become one of the best known and richest criminals of all time. He had begun his working life doing (4) jobs in a factory but he quickly made his way up the (5) of success and, aged only 26, was one of the most successful property developers who operated in the city. People (6) Scully make a lot of friends and even more enemies. His business deals were known to be illegal but nobody could prove, or perhaps had the courage to try and prove, just (7) illegal they were. He lived a life of luxury. He was a handsome man and spent a great deal of time having holidays in the sun. He was always surrounded by beautiful women. Unfortunately he became over-confident and started (8) foolish risks which naturally ended in disaster. As evidence against him grew, he fled the country and was eventually picked up on a luxury yacht (9) the Mediterranean. He is now (10) a 10-year sentence for fraud. Câu 1: A should have B: must have C: might have D: can t have Câu 2: A gained B: brought C: stood D: took Câu 3: A a luck B: the luck C: luck D: lucky Câu 4: A traditional B: conventional C: extraordinary D: Odd Câu 5: A ladder B: steps C: foundation D: route Câu 6: A as B: like C: similar D: same Câu 7: A what B: how C: how many D: which Câu 8: A doing B: handling C: making D: taking Câu 9: A on B: in C: at D: from Câu 10: A doing B: performing C: serving D: enjoying VII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Câu 1: After seeing a movie based on a novel,.' A the book was read by many people C: many people want to read the book B: the book made many people want to read it D: the reading of the book interests many people
Câu 2: Natural silk is still highly prized similar artficial fabrics.' A in spite of the availability of B: despite there are available C: although is available D: even though an availability of Câu 3: Art critics do not all agree on what a painting great.' A qualities to make B: are the qualities for making C: do the qualities that make D: qualities make Câu 4: is to forget all about it.' A At best you can do C: What best you can do B: The best thing you can do D: You can do the best Câu 5: Before, they used horse-drawn wooden carts.' A farmers have had tractors B: tractors owned by farmers C: farmers had tractors D: having tractors farmers VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions. Câu 1: You broke my pair of glasses, the woman said.' A The woman blames me of breaking her pair of glasses. B: The woman blamed me of breaking her pair of glasses. C: The woman blames me for breaking her pair of glasses. D: The woman blamed me for having broken her pair of glasses. Câu 2: The bad weather prevented the train from running.' A The bad weather stopped the running train. B: The train was precluded from running by the nasty weather. C: The running of the train prevented by the bad weather D: The train prevented the bad weather from running. Câu 3: You should fasten your seat belt before driving away. A You should drive away when you fastened your seat belt. B: You should drive away after you fastened your seat belt. C: You should drive away before fastening your seat belt. D: You shouldn t drive away without fastening your seat belt. Câu 4: You will have to pay at least 100 pounds to get this camera.' A You ll be impossible to get this camera for less than 100 pounds. B: You ll find it impossible to get this camera for less than 100 pounds. C: You ll be impossible getting this camera less than 100 pounds. D: You ll have to be paid at least 100 pounds to get this camera. Câu 5: Seeing that he was so angry, she left the office.' A She didn t want to make him angry, so she left. B: He wouldn t have been so angry if she hadn t left. C: He grew very angry when he saw her leaving the office. D: She left the office when she saw how angry he was.