Đề thi thử đại học năm 2014 môn thi: Tiếng Anh – Đề số 3

p because _____.
A. They don’t know much about vegetarian cooking	B. “whole food” and “vegetarian” are not the same.
C. She is a vegetarian.	D. her students do not eat meat.
19. According to the writer, what is wrong with ready bought meals for vegetarians?
A. They can’t be both healthy and delicious.	B. They can be cooked easily. 
C. They contain some additives.	D. They have best quality.
20. What is NOT true about the writer? A. She supports the whole food. B. She is a teacher. 
C. She is a vegetarian.	D. She dislikes ready bought meal
IV. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest of the same group. Identify your answer by marking its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D in your answer sheet.
21. A. sacred	B. hatred	C. looked	D. crooked 
22. A. wicked	B. washed 	C. laughed 	D. booked 
23. A. tables 	B. forks 	C. beds 	D. windows 
V. 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. 
24. The children were playing last night outdoors when it began to rain very hard.
A. were playing 	B. last night outdoors	C. began 	D. very hard
25. Despite his smiling face, the second-place contestant is more sadder than the winner.
A. more sadder	B. Despite	C. smiling D. the second-place contestant 
26. Children enjoy telling and listening to ghosts stories, especially on Halloween night.
A. ghosts stories	B. telling and listening	C. especially 	D. on Halloween night
27. The work performed by these people are not worth our paying them any longer.
A. by these people 	B. worth our paying	C. any longer	D. are 
28. We wish today was sunny so that we could spend the day in the country communing with nature.
A. was	B. could spend 	C. so that 	D. in the country
29. Catherine is studying law at the university, and so does John.
A. so does John	B. at the university 	C. law 	D. studying
30. The food that Mark is cooking in the kitchen is smelling delicious.
A. is smelling	B. The food 	C. is cooking	D. delicious
VI. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the rest of the group. Identify your answer by marking its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D in your answer sheet.
31. A. recent	B. prevent	C. remote	D. receive
32. A. opposite 	B. endanger	C. geography 	D. geometry
33. A. community	B. considerate	C. circumstance	D. photographer 
34. A. anthem 	B. attend	C. appear	D. apply
35. A. scenery	B. festival	C. location 	D. atmosphere 
VII. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) the one that is the nearest meaning to each of the given sentences by marking its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D in your answer sheet. 
36. David drove so fast; it was very dangerous.
A. David drove so fast, which was very dangerous. 	B. David drove so fast that was very dangerous.
C. David drove so fast and was very dangerous.	D. David drove so fast, then was very dangerous.
37. “Shall I make you a coffee?” the girl said to the lady.
A. The girl promised to make a coffee for the lady.	B. The girl wanted to make a coffee for the lady.
C. The girl offered to make a coffee for the lady.	D. The girl refused to make a coffee for the lady.
38. The captain to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!”
A. The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately.
B. The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately.
C. The captain requested his men to abandon the ship immediately.
D. The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately.
39. No sooner had she put the telephone down than her boss rang back.
A. Hardly she had hung up, she rang her boss immediately.
B. She had hardly put the telephone down without her boss rang back.
C. As soon as her boss rang back, she put down the telephone.
D. Scarcely had she put the telephone down when her boss rang back
40. The critics undervalued his new book.
A. The critics had a low opinion of his new book.	B. The critics turned down his new book.
C. The critics rejected his new book. 	D. The critics were fed up with his new book.
VIII. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each of the gaps in the text below by marking its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D in your answer sheet.
Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made (41)_____ of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral (42)_____. When there is a language (43)_____, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions (44)_____ for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to (45)____ to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language (46)_____ ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod (47)____ approval, while shaking the head (48)____ a negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be (49)____ in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. (50)_____ verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.
41. A. usage 	B. use	C. utility	D. employment 
42. A. speech 	B. claims	C. utterance	D. address
43. A. separation	B. barrier	C. divisions 	D. obstacles
44. A. imply	B. signify	C. stand 	D. point
45. A. resort	B. rotate	C. revolve	D. refer
46. A. progresses	B. transmits	C. remits	D. emits
47. A. presents	B. signs 	C. signifies 	D. registers
48. A. predicates	B. indicates 	C. abdicates	D. implicates
49. A. found	B. trailed 	C. explored 	D. traced 
50. A. Until	 B. While	 C. Because 	 D. As
IX. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C, and D) one best answer to complete each of the following incomplete sentences. Identify your answer by marking its corresponding letter A, B, C, or D in your answer sheet.
51. According to a recent survey, most people are on good_____ with their neighbours.
A. terms	B. relations	C. acquaintance	D. relationships
52. - “Today’s my 20th birthday.” 	- “______” 
A. I don’t understand.	B. Many happy returns!	C. Have a good time!	D. Take care!
53. - “Is it all right if I use your bike?” 	- “______” 
A. Oh, forget it.	B. I accept it.	C. Sure, go ahead.	D. I don’t care.
54. Don’t touch that wire or you’ll get an electric ______. 
A. current	B. shock	C. charge	D. fire
55. An eyewitness described how ten people_____ in the fire.
A. had been killed	B. had killed	C. were killed	D. had been being killed
56. _____ provided a living for nearly 90 percent of the population of the American colonies.
A. What farming	B. Farming was what	C. Farming was	D. What was farming
57. “Can you ______ me a favor, Bill?” Peter said.
A. do 	B. make	C. get 	D. put
58. I can’t go with you today; I have_____ things to do.
A. a great deal	B. a great many	C. great many	D. many a great
59. But for their help, he_____.
A. wouldn’t have failed	B. has not failed	C. would have failed	D. has failed
60. There’s little ______ of foreign news in today’s paper.
A. information	B. coverage	C. column 	D. article
61. Car crashes are almost always accidental, but on rare occasions they may be ______. 
A. deliberate	B. determined	C. aware	D. meant 
62. Nowadays children would prefer history ______ in more practical ways.
A. be taught 	B. teach	C. to be taught 	D. to teach
63. "______" - "What happened?" 
A. I had a bad day.	B. How was your day?	C. What did you do today?	D. Have a nice day.
64. The old houses were ______ down to make way for a block of flats.
A. knocked 	B. put	C. banged	D. hit 
65. That pipe ______ for ages - we must get it mended.
A. has been leaking	B. had been leaking	C. is leaking	D. leaks 
66. My car is getting unreliable; I think I'll trade it ______ for a new one.
A. away	B. off	C. up	D. in 
67. My father hasn't had much ______ with my family since he moved to New York.
A. connection	B. meeting 	C. contact 	D. business
68. She was so frightened that she was shaking like_____.
A. a leaf	B. a flag	C. jelly	D. the wind
69. Ensure there is at least a 3cm space ______ allow adequate ventilation.
A. in view of 	B. so as to	C. so that	D. with a view to
70. Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!”	John: “______”
A. But do you know how much it costs? B. In fact, I myself don’t like it. C. I’m glad you like it. D. You’re welcomed.
71. The car had a(n) ______ tyre, so we had to change the wheel.
A. cracked 	B. injured 	C. bent	D. flat
72. I hadn’t realized she was English ______ she spoke.
A. when	B. only after	C. in case	D. until 
73. Why don’t you ask the man where ______ to stay?
A. he would like	B. would he like 	C. he feels like	D. he would rather 
74. My brother ______ his driving test when he was 18.
A. has passed 	B. passes	C. passed	D. was passing 
75. - “You look nervous! ______” 	- “This thunder scares me to death.” 
A. Why’s that?	B. Come on! 	C. What’s wrong? 	D. How are you?
76. - “Would you like beer or wine?” 	- “______” 
A. I'd prefer beer, please.	 B. Yes, I'd love to. 	 C. I couldn’t agree more. D. No, I've no choice.
77. _____ will Mr. Thanh be able to regain control of the company.
A. Only with hard work B. Only if he works hardly C. Not until his work hard D. No matter how does he work hardly
78. You need more exercise - you should ______ jogging.
A. carry out 	B. hold up	C. take up 	D. try on
79. _______ that she burst into tears.
A. She was so anger 	B. Her anger was such 	C. Such her anger was	D. So angry she was 
80. You should make a(n) ______ to overcome this problem.
A. impression	B. effort 	C. apology	D. trial
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