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ĐỀ THI THPT QUỐC GIA NĂM 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian: 90 phút
PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM: (8 điểm)
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. photographs B. writes C. laughs D. arrives
Question 2: A. naked B. closed C. learned D. studied
Question 3: A. average B. stage C. marriage D. shortage
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 4: A. accidental B. sensitivity C. beneficial D. industrial
Question 5: A. volunteer B. understand C. temperature D. scientific
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 6: In 1736, the number of poor people in Boston receiving public assistance_______ about 4,000.
A. was B. were C. it was D. they were
Question 7: ________Paul realize that he was on the wrong flight.
A. No sooner had the plane taken off than B. It was not until the plane had taken off that
C. Only after the plane had taken off D. Not until the plane had taken off did
Question 8: The project was __________ developed by a team of experts.
A. system B. systematically C. systemized D. systematical
Question 9: You __________ out yesterday without a coat. No wonder you caught a cold.
A. shouldn’t have gone B. couldn’t have gone
C. might have gone D. mustn’t have gone
Question 10: The forecast has revealed that the world’s reserves of fossil fuel will have _______ by 2019.
A. taken over B. caught up C. used off D. run out
Question 11: We bought some _______at that shop last week

A. old lovely German glasses B. German lovely old glasses
C. lovely old German glasses D. German old lovely glasses
Question 12: Charles: “Do you mind if I smoke?” Lisa: “ _________”
A. Yes, I don’t mind B. No, I don’t think so
C. Yes, go ahead D. No, go right ahead
Question 13: Laura: "What a lovely hat you have!" – Maria: "_______ "
A. Of course not, it's not costly. B. I think so. It’s costly
C. No problem. It’s a present from my father D. Thank you. It’s a present from my father.
Question 14: The idea to ________ a visit to the local council residence was welcomed by all the visitors.
A. pay B. go C. walk D. do
Question 15: “ What’s the answer to problem two”? “I don’t know and even ……… I wouldn’t tell you.”
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A. I did B. though I did C. if I did D. if I do
Question 16: “ Can you wait while I run into the library?” “Ok, ……….you hurry.”
A. even though B. as long as C. so that D. unless
Question 17: We had our house ___________ into when we were away on holiday.
A. to break B. broke C. breaking D. broken
Question 18: The children ________ to the zoo on Saturday mornings.
A. enjoyed taking B. were enjoyed to be taken
C. enjoyed being taken D. were enjoyed to take
Question 19: The chief foods eaten in any country depend largely on ________ best in its climate and soil.
A. it grows B. what grows C. what does it grow D. does it grow
Question 20: _________I might, I couldn’t open the door.
A. As try B. However hard C. Try as D. No matter
Question 21: Using many symbols makes _____ to put a large amount of information on a single map.
A. it possible B. possible C. it is possible D. that possible
Question 22: Not having written about the required topic, ______ a low mark.
A. my presentation was given B. the teacher gave me
C. the teacher gave D. I was given
Question 23: The girls and flowers ___________ he painted were very vivid.

A. whose B. that C. which D. who
Question 24: Never put _________ till tomorrow what you can do today.
A. in B. over C. off D. down
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaningto the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 25: Underwater activities are less varied and the most popular of which are snorkelling and scuba
diving.
A. portable B. diverse C. familiar D. durable
Question 26: It takes me 15 minutes to get ready.
A. to prepare B. to wake up C. to go D. to get up
Question 27: My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. famous C. popular D. modest
Question 28: You must answer the police’s questions truthfully; otherwise, you will get into trouble.
A. in a harmful way B. as trustingly as you can
C. with a negative attitude D. exactly as you can
Question 29: Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. enter B. visit C. arrive D. return
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each
of the following questions.
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Question 30: Petroleum is composed of a complex mix of hydrogen and carbon.
A B C D
Question 31: Stars in our universe vary in temperature, colour, bright, size and mass.
A B C D
Question 32: Genetic engineering is helping researchers unravel the mysteries of previously incurable
A B
diseases so that they can get to its root causes and find cures.
C D
Question 33: Had it not been for your help me, I wouldn't have succeeded.
A B C D

Question 34: If you want your son to do better on his exams, I suggest he studies harder.
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Some people believe that some schools will no longer be necessary. They say that (35) ___the Internet and
other new technologies, (36) ___no longer any need for school buildings, formal classes, or teachers. Perhaps
this will be true one day, but this is hard to (37) ____a world without schools. In fact, we need to look at how
we can use new technology to make schools better, not (38) ____them. We should invent a new kind of school
that is (39) ____to libraries, museums, science centers, laboratories, and even companies. (40) ____could give
talks on video or over the Internet. TV networks and local stations could develop programming about things
students are (41) ___studying in school.
Already there are several towns (42) ___this is beginning to happen. Blacksburg, Virginia, is one of them.
Here the entire city is linked to the Internet, and learning can (43) ___at home, at school and in the office.
Businesses provide programs for the schools and the schools provide computer labs for people without their own (44)
____at home.
Question 35: A. because B. though C. despite D. because of
Question 36: A. it is B. they are C. there are D. there is
Question 37: A. realise B. imagine C. know D. consider
Question 38: A. eliminator B. eliminative C. elimination D. to eliminate
Question 39: A. limited B. addressed C. contributed D. linked
Question 40: A. Policemen B. Orators C. Businessmen D. Experts
Question 41: A. rarely B. actually C. intentionally D. publicly
Question 42: A. that B. where C. which D. when
Question 43: A. take in B. take part in C. take place D. take time
Question 44: A. equipment B. computers C. jobs D. documents
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions from 45 to 54.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein, eggs also contain
a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart diseases. One egg yolk, in fact, contains a

little more than two-thirds of the suggested daily cholesterol limit. This knowledge has driven egg sales to
plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about the development of several alternatives to eating
regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute eggs. These egg substitutes are not really eggs, but they look
somewhat like eggs when they are cooked. They have the advantage of having low cholesterol rates, and they
can be scrambled or used in baking. One disadvantage, however, is that they are not good for frying, poaching,
or boiling. A second alternative to regular eggs is a new type of egg, sometimes called ‘designer’ eggs. These
eggs are produced by hens that are fed low-flat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flax, and rice
bran. In spite of their diet, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same amount of cholesterol as
regular eggs. Yet, the producers of the these eggs claim that eating their eggs will not raise the blood cholesterol
in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific studies to back up
their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationship between eggs and human cholesterol levels have brought
mixed result. It may be that it is not the type of eggs that is the main determinant of cholesterol but the person
who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people.
In fact, there is evidence that certain dietary fats stimulate the body’s production of blood cholesterol.
Consequently, while it still makes sense to limit one’s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing
this without regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level.
Question 45: What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To make people know about the relationship between eggs and cholesterol
B. To convince people to eat ‘designer’ eggs and egg substitutes.
C. To persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten
D. To introduce the idea that dietary at increases the blood cholesterol level
Question 46: According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart diseases?
A. canola oil B. minerals C. vitamins D. cholesterol
Question 47: What has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. concerns about cholesterol B. increasing price
C. dietary changes in hens D. decreased production
Question 48: What is meant by the phrase ‘mixed result’?
A. The result are mingled together B. The result are blended
C. The result are inconclusive D. The result are a composite of things

Question 49: According to the author, which of the following may reduce blood cholesterol?
A. increasing egg intake but not fat intake B. decreasing egg intake and fat intake
C. increasing egg intake and fat intake D. reducing egg intake but not fat intake
Question 50: Which of the following could best replace the word ‘somewhat’?
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A. in fact B. indefinitely C. a lot D. a little
Question 51: According to the passage, one yolk contains approximately what fraction of the suggested daily
limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A. 2/3 B. 3/4 C. 1/2 D. 1/3
Question 52: The word ‘portrayed’ could best be replaced by which of the following?
A. tested B. described C. destroyed D. studied
Question 53: What is the meaning of ‘back up’?
A. block B. support C. reverse D. advance
Question 54: According to the passage, egg substitutes cannot be used to make any of the following types of
eggs EXCEPT?
A. scrambled B. fried C. boiled D. poached
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions from 55 to 64.
Ralph Earl was born into a Connecticut farm family in 1751. He chose early to become a painter and
looked for what training was available in his home state and in Boston. Earl was one of the first American
artists to paint landscapes. Among his first paintings were scenes from Revolutionary War battles of Lexington
and Concord. In 1778 Earl went to London to study with Benjamin West for four years.
When Earl returned to United states, he was jailed for fourteen months for outstanding debts. While still
a prisoner, he painted portraits of some New York City’s most elegant society women and their husbands. After
his release, he took up the trade of itinerant portrait painter, working his way through southern New England
and New York. Earl didn’t flatter his subjects, but his portraits show a deep understanding of them, perhaps
because he had sprung from the same roots.
Among Earl’s most famous paintings is his portrait of Justice Oliver Ellsworth and his wife, Abigail. To
provide counterpoint to the severity of the couple, he accurately details the relative luxury of the Ellsworth’s
interior furnishings. The view through the window behind them shows sunlit fields, well- kept fences, and a

bend of the Connecticut River. One of Earl’s paintings is something of an anomaly. Reclining Hunter, which
for many years was attributed to Thomas Gainsborough, shows a well- dressed gentleman resting beneath a tree.
In the foreground, he displays a pile of birds, the result of a day’s hunt. The viewer can also see a farmer’s
donkey lying in the background, another of the hunter’s victims. This outrageously funny portrait couldn’t have
been commissioned – no one would have wanted to be portrayed in such an absurd way. However, this painting
uncharacteristically shows Earl’s wit as well as his uncommon technical skills.
Question 55: What is the author’s main purpose?
A.to discuss the life and work of an American painter.
B.to compare the art of Ralph Earl and Thomas Gainsborough.
C.to trace Ralph Earl’s artistic influences.
D.to describe the art scene in New York in the late eighteenth century.
Question 56: Which of the following is NOT given in the passage as a subject of one of Earl’s paintings?
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A. People B. Landscapes C. Battle scenes D. Fruit and Flowers
Question 57: According to the passage, Benjamin West was Ralph Earl’s
A. subject B. teacher C. student D. rival
Question 58: Which of the following could be substituted for outstanding without changing the meaning of
the sentence?
A. Excellent B. Shocking C. Unpaid D. illegal
Question 59: The word itinerant is closest in meaning to which of the following ?
A. traveling B. successful C. talented D. innovative
Question 60: The author uses the phrase sprung from the same roots to indicate that Ralph Earl and his
subjects
A. lived in the same town C. were equally successful
B. were about the same age D. had the same background
Question 61: According to the passage, one of the distinguishing features of the portrait of Oliver and Abigail
Ellsworth is the contrast between
A. the plainness of the figures and the luxury of the furnishings.
B. the two styles used to paint the two figures
C. the sunlit fields and the dark interior

D. the straight fences and the curving Connecticut River
Question 62: Why does the author refer to Reclining Hunter as “something of an anomaly’’?
A. It is so severe B. It is quite humorous
C. It shows Earl’s talent D. It was commissioned
Question 63: The word “he” in the last paragraph refers to?
A. Ralph Earl B. the farmer C. the hunter D. Thomas Gainsborough
Question 64: The author’s attitude toward Ralph Earl is
A. admiring B. antagonistic C. neutral D. unflattering
PHẦN TỰ LUẬN: (2 điểm)
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: People say that Jenny lived in Texas, America for 8 years.
 Jenny
Question 66: That car was too expensive for me to buy.
 If
Question 67: The last time I saw Kathay was five days ago.
 I haven’t
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Question 68: “I am sorry. I didn’t do my homework”, said Alice to her teacher.
 Alice apologized
Question 69: I wish I had studied hard.
 I regret
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the sport you’d like to take part in.









THE END

PHẦN TRẮC NGHIỆM (8 điểm)
Câu số Đáp án Câu số Đáp án Câu số Đáp án
1 D 23 B 45 A
2 A 24 C 46 D
3 B 25 B 47 A
4
D
26 A 48 C
5
C
27 A 49 B
6 A 28 D 50 D
7
D
29 C 51 A
8
B
30
C
52 B
9
A
31
C
53 B
10
D

32
D
54 A
11
C
33
B
55 A
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12
D
34
D
56 D
13
D
35 D 57 B
14
A
36 D 58 C
15
C
37 B 59 A
16
B
38 D 60 D
17
D
39 D 61 A
18

C
40 B 62 B
19
B
41 B 63 C
20
C
42 B 64 A
21
A
43 C
22 D 44 B
PHẦN VIẾT (2 điểm)
I. (0,5 điểm)
Question 65: Jenny is said to have lived in Texas, America for 8 years.
Question 66: If that car hadn’t been too expensive, I could / would have bought it.
Question 67: I haven’t seen Kathy for five days.
Question 68: Alice apologized (to her teacher) for not doing / not having done her homework.
Question 69: I regret not studying hard.
II. (1,5 điểm)
Mô tả tiêu chí đánh giá Điểm tối đa
1 Bố cục 0,40
o Câu đề dẫn chủ đề mạch lạc
o Bố cục hợp lí rõ ràng phù hợp yêu cầu của đề bài
o Bố cục uyển chuyển từ mở bài đến kết luận
2 Phát triển ý 0,25
o Phát triển ý có trình tự logic
o Có dẫn chứng, ví dụ, … đủ để bảo vệ ý kiến của mình
3 Sử dụng ngôn từ 0, 30
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o Sử dụng ngôn từ phù hợp nội dung
o Sử dụng ngôn từ đúng văn phong/ thể loại
o Sử dụng từ nối các ý cho bài viết uyển chuyển
4 Nội dung 0,30
o Đủ thuyết phục người đọc
o Đủ dẫn chứng, ví dụ, lập luận
o Độ dài: Số từ không nhiều hơn hoặc ít hơn so với quy định
5%
5 Ngữ pháp, dấu câu, và chính tả 0,25
o Sử dụng đúng dấu câu
o Chính tả: Viết đúng chính tả. Lỗi chính tả gây hiểu nhầm/
sai lệch ý sẽ bị tính một lỗi (trừ 1% điểm của bài viết). Cùng
một lỗi chính tả lặp lại chỉ tính là một lỗi.
o Sử dụng đúng thời, thể, cấu trúc câu đúng ngữ pháp. (Lỗi
ngữ pháp gây hiểu nhầm/ sai lệch ý sẽ bị trừ 1% điểm bài
viết.)
Tổng 1,50
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