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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 4
Môn Tiếng Anh – Khối D
Thời gian: 90 phút
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
1/ My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
a feeling embarrassed b very happy and satisfied
c easily annoyed or irritated d talking too much
2/ She asked John to repeat what he had said.
a "Please repeat what you said, John,” she said.
b “Will you please repeat what John said?” she asked.
c “You have to repeat what you say, John,” she said.
d “Please repeat what you said to John,” she said.
3/ My father paid my fees. _______________that, I wouldn’t be here now.
a If there were not b Unless it had not been for c Had it not been for d Had not it been for
4/ The story centers upon Santiago, ________
a an aging Cuban fisherman who struggles with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream.
b who was a Cuban old fisherman struggles with a giant marlin off the Gulf Stream.
c he is the main character, an aging Cuban fisherman, he struggles with a giant marlin far out in the
Gulf Stream.
d.the main character, an old Cuban fisherman, to struggle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream
5/ The number of students who _____from class since the term began ___quite high.
a withdraw / is b withdraws / are c withdraws / is d withdraw / are
6/ I ______ hurry. It’s nearly 8.00, and my first class starts at 8.15.
a would prefer b had better c would rather d can’t help
7/ ______, many animals can still survive and thrive there.
aBeing severe weather conditions in the desert bAlthough the weather conditions in the desert are severe
c The weather conditions in the desert to be severe
d Even though the weather conditions in the desert severe
8/ _______ appear, they are really much larger than the Earth.

a As the small stars b Small as the stars c The stars as small d Despite of the small stars
9/ ______dress you wear, you'll look gorgeous!
a whenever b wherever c whatever d Whichever
10/ Hello. I’d like………a complaint. There’s no hot water in my room.
a to have b to say c to make d to do
11/ My favorite team ___ 15 games so far this season, and will probably win the championship.
a are winning b have won c won d will win
12/ Our team has just won the last football match." - "______"
a Yes. I guess it's very good. b Good idea. Thanks for the news
c Well, that's very surprising! d Yes, it's our pleasure.
13/ Since _______ 1600s, worldwide overexploitation of animals for _______ food and other products has
caused numerous species to become extinct or endangered.
a the / a b Ø / the c the / the d the / Ø
14/ Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.
a photography b experience c cosmetic d economics
15/ Are you sure you told me about the party? I don't recall _______ about it.
a to have told b to have been told c having told d having been told
16/ Claims for compensation could ………… run into millions of pounds.
a well b much c far d most
17/ My supervisor is angry with me. I didn't do all the work I ______ last week.
a need to have done b may have done c should have done
d must have done
18/ You should have ______ your composition carefully before you handed it in.
a thought of b seen through c gone over d looked in
19/ Bottles of medicine must have childproof caps ______ children think medicine is candy and poison
themselves.
a so that b in case c if so d even though
20/ I read the contract again and again ……………. avoiding making spelling mistakes.
a with a view to b in view of c by means of d in terms of
21/ This factory produced ______ motorbikes in 2008 as in the year 2006.

a as many as twice b twice as many c as twice as many d as twice many
22/ I think you should take the raincoat with you in case it _____hard this afternoon
a rains b rained c would rain d will rain
23/ Would you like beer or wine?” - “______”
a I couldn’t agree more.b I'd prefer beer, please c Yes, I'd love to. d No, I've no choice.
24/ Never borrow money from friends “ my father said
a My father told me that I should never borrow money from friends
b My father told me to never borrow money from friends
c My father told me to borrow never money from friends
d My father told me that I never should borrow money from friends
25/ Which hat do you like better?" - "______"
a The one I tried on first. b Which one do you like? c No, I haven't tried any
d Yes, I like it best
26/ By the end of this year my father _______ in this company for 12 years.
a has been working b will have been working c will work
d has worked
27/ It wasn't obligatory to submit my assignment today.
a I needn't have submitted my assignment today.
b My assignment was required to submit by today.
c My assignment must have been submitted today.
d I mustn't submit my assignment today
28/ Never say that again,……………?”
a won’t you b do you c don’t you d will you
29/ John: “Would you like to have a get-together with us next weekend?” Mickey: “______.”
a Yes, I’d love to b No, I wouldn’t c Yes, let’s d No, I won’t
30/ Only after food has been dried or canned __________.
a that it should be stored for future use. b should it store for future use
c it should be stored for future use d should it be stored for future use
31/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from the others

a cried b faced c defined d confused
32/ Hillary changed her major from linguistics to business, ______.
a hoping she can easier get a job b with the hope for being able finding a better job
c hoping to find a job more easily
d with hopes to be able easier to get employment
33/ “Would you mind giving me a hand with this bag?”
a Yes, I’ll do it now. b Yes, I am. c Well, I’d love to d No, not at all.
34/ The television isn't working. It _______ during the move.
a ought not be damaged b should have been damaged c needn't be damaged
d must have been damaged
35/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
a industry b attractive c family d marvelous
36/ This is ______ the most difficult job I’ve ever had to do.
a by myself b by chance c by far d by heart
37/ Ane: "Make yourself at home" John : " "
a Not at all. Don't mention it. b Yes, Can I help you? c That's very kind. Thank you.
d Thanks! Same to you.
38/ Whatever problem you have, I will try my best to help you
a I will try my best to help you no matter problem you have.
b I will try my best to help you no matter kinds of problem you have.
c . I will try my best to help what kinds of problem you have.
d I will try my best to help you no matter what kinds of problem you have.
39/ After the accident …….cars stopped ……….drivers got out and started shouting at each other,
…….them were very aggressive
a both / both of/ both b both / both / both of c both / both of/ both of d both of / both / both
40/ You should stop working too hard ………… you’ll get sick”.
a in case b whereas c or else d if
41/ Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.
a eliminate b technology c academic d compulsory

42/ Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
a. family b. attractive c. marvelous d. industry
42/ Over-exploitation for food, pets, and medicine, pollution, and disease are recognized _______ a serious
threat _______ extinction.
a over / with b as / of c to / for d upon / at
43/ Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the other words.
a arithmetic b countryside. c project d agriculture
44/ we / engage / individuals / appreciate nature / the relationship / they have with wildlife
A We should engage individuals to appreciate nature and the relationship that they have with wildlife.
b We might engage individuals for appreciating nature and the relationship that they have with wildlife.
c We must engage individuals to appreciate nature and the relationship when they have with wildlife.
D We need engaging individuals to appreciate nature and the relationship which they have with wildlife.
45/ There are more sports competed in this SEA Games than in last SEA Games.
a The sports competed in this SEA Games are the same as those in last SEA Games.
b Not as many sports were competed in last SEA Games as in this SEA Games.
c In the last SEA Games there were some sports which were not competed.
d In this SEA Games, there are less sports competed than in last SEA Games
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 (46 – 50)
46. The bus was plenty of people who had spent many a happy hour in the stores doing their Christmas
shopping.
47.Moonquakes originating at deep of some 800 kilometers indicate the Moon has considerable rigidity and
is not molten at such levels.
48.There are many benefits that we may be gained by actually taking the time to read a book instead of
sitting in front of the TV or doing some other forms of mindless entertainment.
49.The house looks better now then it has been repainted.
50. The ocean probably distinguishes the earth from other planets of the solar system, for scientists
believe that large bodies of water are not existing on the other planets
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 from (51- 60).
If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a disaster.
According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest mistakes which ambitious
parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his parents expect, and will fail.
Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to children.
However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are
ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents are very
supportive of their child.
Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and his parents help him a lot by taking him to
concerts and arranging private piano and violin lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a
week for violin lessons. Michael’s mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in
a large orchestra. However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling.
Winston Smith, Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians,
and they set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so they
enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he doesn’t win. Winston is always
afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and unhappy.
51:
One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to _________.
A. push their child into trying too much
B. help their child to become a genius
C. make their child become a musician
D. neglect their child’s education
52: Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they __________.
A. force their children into achieving success
B. understand and help their children sensibly
C. themselves have been very successful
D. arrange private lessons for their children
53: Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents?
A. Successful musicians B. Unrealistic parents
C. Their children D. Educational psychologists.

54: Michael Collins is fortunate in that _____________.
A. his father is a musician B. his parents are quite rich
C. his mother knows little about music D. his parents help him in a sensible way
55: The phrase “crazy about” in the passage most likely means “ _______”.
A. “surprised at” B. “extremely interested in”
C. “completely unaware of” D. “confused about”
56: Winston’s parents push their son so much and he _________.
A. has won a lot of piano competition B. can’t learn much music from them
C. has become a good musician D. is afraid to disappoint them
57: The word “They” in the passage refers to __________.
A. concerts B. violin lessons
C. parents in general D. Michael’s parents
58:
The word “unwilling” in the passage mostly means _________.
A. “getting ready to do something” B. “eager to do something”
C. “not objecting to doing anything” D. “not wanting to do something”
59: All of the following people are musical EXCEPT ________.
A. Winston’s father B. Winston’s mother
C. Michael’s father D. Michael’s mother
60: The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that __________.
A. successful parents always have intelligent children
B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
D. parents should spend more money on the child’s education
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 from 61 to 70.
Sound Advice for Language Learners
A recent issue of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (61)
_______ of second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those (62)_____ a language
course. One suggestion is that you (63) ______ whether you are likely to be successful at learning a

language. Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? Do you have enough time to learn a
language? The major (64) _____ will be your own time and effort. If proof of your level of proficiency is
important you must make sure that the course on offer leads to a (65)_____ qualification. Also, be realistic
in your (66)______. If you don't set achievable aims you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived
(67)______ thinking that the most expensive courses are the best. (68) ______ around to get the best
possible value for money. You should also bear in mind that the quicker you learn a language the more
quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by enrolling on a (69)
______course. Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her
chances of making progress were high. Three years on she remembers very little. She feels her biggest
mistake was not to follow (70) ______ her first experience. "I should have consolidated what I'd learn by
continuing to study, even if it were by myself."
61: A. domain B. branch C. field D. area
62. A. wondering B. thinking C. looking D. considering
63. A. assess B. review C. balance D. survey
64. A. chance B. cost C. price D. evaluation
65. A. recognized B. understood C. valued D. regarded
66. A. sights B. ends C. objects D. goals
67. A. by B. about C. into D. in
68. A. Nose B. Push C. Run D. Shop
69. A. rapid B. crash C. quick D. fast
70. A. up B. on C. through D. out
Read the following passage taken from Cultural Guide – Oxford Advanced Learner’s
Dictionary, 7
th
Edition, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 71 to 80.
The countryside of Britain is well known for its beauty and many contrasts: its bare mountains and
moorland, its lakes, rivers and woods, and its long, often wild coastline. Many of the most beautiful areas
are national parks and are protected from development. When British people think of the countryside they
think of farmland, as well as open spaces. They imagine cows or sheep in green fields enclosed by hedges

or stone walls, and fields of wheat and barley. Most farmland is privately owned but is crossed by a
network of public footpaths.
Many people associate the countryside with peace and relaxation. They spend their free time walking
or cycling there, or go to the country for a picnic or a pub lunch. In summer people go to fruit farms and
pick strawberries and other fruit. Only a few people who live in the country work on farms. Many commute
to work in towns. Many others dream of living in the country, where they believe they would have a better
and healthier lifestyle.
The countryside faces many threats. Some are associated with modern farming practices, and the
use of chemicals harmful to plants and wildlife. Land is also needed for new houses. The green belt, an area
of land around many cities, is under increasing pressure. Plans to build new roads are strongly opposed by
organizations trying to protect the countryside. Protesters set up camps to prevent, or at least delay, the
building work.
America has many areas of wild and beautiful scenery, and there are many areas, especially in the
West in states like Montana and Wyoming, where few people live. In the New England states, such as
Vermont and New Hampshire, it is common to see small farms surrounded by hills and green areas. In
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and other Midwestern states, fields of corn or wheat reach to the horizon and there
are many miles between towns.
Only about 20% of Americans live outside cities and towns. Life may be difficult for people who
live in the country. Services like hospitals and schools may be further away and going shopping can mean
driving long distances. Some people even have to drive from their homes to the main road where their mail
is left in a box. In spite of the disadvantages, many people who live in the country say that they like the
safe, clean, attractive environment. But their children often move to a town or city as soon as they can.
As in Britain, Americans like to go out to the country at weekends. Some people go on camping or fishing
trips, others go hiking in national parks.
71: We can see from the passage that in the countryside of Britain ______.
A. none of the areas faces the sea B. only a few farms are publicly owned
C. most beautiful areas are not well preserved D. it is difficult to travel from one farm to another
72: The word “enclosed” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. rotated B. embraced C. blocked D. surrounded
73: Which is NOT mentioned as an activity of relaxation in the countryside of Britain?

A. Going swimming B. Picking fruit C. Going for a walk D. Riding a bicycle
74: What does the word “they” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Those who dream of living in the country B. Those who go to fruit farms in summer
C. Those who go to the country for a picnic D. Those who commute to work in towns
75: Which of the following threatens the countryside in Britain?
A. Protests against the building work B. Modern farming practices
C. Plants and wildlife D. The green belt around cities
76: The phrase “associated with” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. supported by B. referred to C. separated from D. related to
77: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT ______.
A. the use of chemicals harms the environment of the countryside
B. camps are set up by protesters to stop the construction work
C. the green belt is under pressure because of the need for land
D. all organizations strongly oppose plans for road construction
78: The phrase “reach to the horizon” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. are limited B. are endless C. are horizontal D. are varied
79: According to the passage, some Americans choose to live in the country because ______.
A. their children enjoy country life B. they enjoy the safe, clean, attractive environment there
C. life there may be easier for them D. hospitals, schools and shops are conveniently located there
80: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The majority of American people live in cities and towns.
B. Many British people think of the country as a place of peace and relaxation.
C. Towns in some Midwestern states in the US are separated by long distances.
D. Both British and American people are thinking of moving to the countryside.

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