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<b>đề thi THử đại học NĂM HọC 2010-2011 - Môn: tiếng anh, Khối d - 456</b>
<i><b>ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80).</b></i>

<i><b>Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each</b></i>
<i><b>of the blanks from 1 to 10. </b></i>

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______.Many pedal their tricycles, but most of them prefer to push or drag them. Some children can cover the

whole length of the pool (9) ______ coming up for breath even once. Whether they will ever become future

Olympic champions, only time will tell. Meanwhile, they should encourage those among us who cannot swim five

yards (10) ______ they are gasping for air.

<b>Question 1: A. swimming pool</b>
<b>Question 2: A. clothes</b>

<b>Question 3: A. swimming pool</b>
<b>Question 4: A. jogging</b>

<b>Question 5: A. top</b>
<b>Question 6: A. swimmers</b>
<b>Question 7: A. age</b>

B. church
B. breath
B. water
B. talking
B. side

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<b>Question 8: A. sea</b>
<b>Question 9: A. owing to</b>
<b>Question 10: A. before</b>

B. pool
B. by
B. after
C. lake
C. with
C. when
D. river
D. without
D. as soon as

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
<i><b>of the questions from 11 to 20. </b></i>

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music and dialogue, was used as a sound system. The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become
unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector changed. This system was
only effective for a single song or dialogue sequence. In the "sound-on-film" system, sounds were recorded as a series of
marks on celluloid which could be read by an optical sensor. These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image,
guaranteeing synchronization. Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922. This system eventually
brought us "talking pictures".

<b>Question 11: The passage is mainly about the______.</b>

A. history of silent movies B. disadvantages of synchronized sound
C. development of sound with movies D. research into sound reproduction

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<b>Question 13: The word "screenings" is closest in meaning to ______</b> .

A. projections B. revelations C. demonstrations D. diversions

<b>Question 14: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a producer of sound to accompany movies?</b>

A. a jazz singer B. a single pianist C. a small band D. a gramophone

<b>Question 15: It can be inferred that______</b> .
A. most movie theatres had a pianist

B. sound-effects machines were not common because they were expensive
C. orchestras couldn't synchronize sound with pictures

D. gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures

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B. were too large for most movie theatres

C. were newly invented and still had imperfections
D. changed speeds when the needle jumped

<b>Question 17: The word "sequence" is closest in meaning to ______.</b>

A. interpretation B. progression C. distribution D. organization
<b>Question 18: The phrase "these signals" refers to______.</b>

A. sounds B. series C. marks D. sensors

<b>Question 19: According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the recording was…</b>
A. made during the filming of the picture B. read by an optical sensor

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A. were recorded by optical sensors B. put musicians out of work
C. were only effective for dialogue sequences D. preceded talking pictures

<i><b>Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each</b></i>
<i><b>of the questions from 21 to 30. </b></i>

Today's cars are smaller, safer, cleaner, and more economical than their predecessors, but the car of the future will be
far more pollution-free than those on the road today. Several new types of automobile engines have already been developed
that run on alternative sources of power, such as electricity, compressed natural gas, methanol, steam, hydrogen, and
propane. Electricity, however, is the only zero-emission option presently available.

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As automakers work to develop practical electrical vehicles, urban planners and utility engineers are focusing on
infrastructure systems to support and make the best use of the new cars. Public charging facilities will need to be as common
as today's gas stations. Public parking spots on the street or in commercial lots will need to be equipped with devices that
allow drivers to charge their batteries while they stop, dine, or attend a concert. To encourage the use of electric vehicles, the
most convenient parking in transportation centers might be reserved for electric cars.

Planners foresee electric shuttle buses, trains, buses, and neighborhood vehicles all meeting at transit centers that
would have facilities for charging and renting. Commuters will be able to rent a variety of electric cars to suit their needs:
light trucks, one-person three-wheelers, small cars, or electric/gasoline hybrid cars for longer trips, which will no doubt take
place on automated freeways capable of handling five times the number of vehicles that can be carried by a freeway today.
<b>Question 21:. The following electrical vehicles are all mentioned in the passage except ______</b>

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<b>Question 22: The author's purpose in the passage is to ______</b>
A. criticize conventional vehicles.

B. support the invention of electric cars.

C. narrate a story about alternative energy vehicles.

D. describe the possibilities for transportation in the future.

<b>Question 23: The passage would most likely be followed by details about ______</b>
A. automated freeways. B. pollution restrictions in the future.
C. the neighborhood of the future. D. electric shuttle buses.

<b>Question 24:. The word "compact" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to ______</b>
A. long-range. B. inexpensive. C. concentrated.D. squared.

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A. a dependable source of electric energy will eventually be developed.
B. everyday life will stay much the same in the future.

C. a single electric vehicle will eventually replace several modes of transportation
D. electric vehicles are not practical for the future.

<b>Question 26: According to the passage, public parking lots of the future will be ______</b>
A. more convenient than they are today. B. equipped with charging devices.

C. much larger than they are today D. as common as today's gas stations.
<b>Question 27: The word "charging" in this passage refers to ______</b>

A. electricity. B. credit cards. C. aggression. D. lightning.
<b>Question 28: The word "foresee" in this passage could best be replaced with ______</b>

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<b>Question 29: The word "commuters" in paragraph 4 refers to ______</b>

A. daily travelers. B. visitors C cab drivers. D. shoppers.
<b>Question 30:. The word "hybrid" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______</b>

A. combination. B. hazardous. C. futuristic. D. automated.

<i><b>Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. </b></i>
<b>Question 31: I couldn't give the teacher the summary of the lesson until Julia whispered some words into his ears. </b>
<b> A B C</b> D
<b>Question 32: Those who have never been abroad is eager to see how different the other cultures are.</b>

A B C D

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A B C D

<b>Question 34: Peter has gone on a sailing course in spite being unable to swim </b>
A B C D

<b>Question 35: You have unnecessary sent me the copies of the files which have been sorted out. </b>
A B C D

<i><b>Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. </b></i>
<b>Question 36: The students were slow to catch ______ but gradually they began to understand. </b>

A. in B. on C. away D. out

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<b>Question 38:. She’ll be a millionaire by the time she ______ forty. </b>

A. is B. was C. will be D. is going to

<b>Question 39: ______the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more. </b>
A. Nevertheless B. Meanwhile C. despite D. Although
<b>Question 40: Their flat is decorated in a ______ combination of color. </b>

A. tasteful B. sweet C. delicious D. tasty
<b>Question 41: I wish you ______ stop interrupting me whenever I speak. </b>

A. will B. would C. did D. might

<b>Question 42: This ring is made of plastic so it is quite ______.</b>

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A. control B. a demand C. a permit D. an allowance

<b>Question 44: Tony’s boss doesn’t want him to ______ a habit of using the office phone for personal calls. </b>

A. make B. do C. have D. increase

<b>Question 45: She ______ her husband’s job for his ill health. </b>

A. accused B. blamed C. caused D. claimed

<b>Question 46: He ______ the bowl of soap all over the table- cloth. </b>

A. stained B. spilt C. scatted D. set

<b>Question 47: It’s time we ______ this old car and bought new one. </b>

A. will sell B. had sold C. have sold D. sold
<b>Question 48: As ______ as I know, we have not received a bill for the new computer. </b>

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<b>Question 49: The project was rejected because of ______ funds. </b>

A. unavailable B. inconsiderable C. incomplete D. insufficient
<b>Question 50: She is ______ to leave as soon as possible. </b>

A. cautious B. anxious C. worried D. nervous
<b>Question 51: Ann agreed to stay behind; she was used to ______ late. </b>

A. working B. have worked C. work D. being worked
<b>Question 52: We look everywhere but the intruder was nowhere ______ </b>

A. to see B. seen C. to be seen D. having seen
<b>Question 53: I haven’ time to speak to him now, you’ll have to put him ______ </b>

A. off B. back C. aside D. away

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A. under B. over C. with D. in
<b>Question 55: The coins are ______ to be over a thousand years old. </b>

A. described B. said C. told D. mentioned

<b>Question 56: I bought this grammar book______ I could not go over all the things we have studied this year. </b>
A. that B. so that C. seeing that D. so far as

<b>Question 57: You know I’ll always stand ______ you if you are in trouble. </b>

A. by B. with C. for D. up

<b>Question 58: Hair colour is one of ____ characteristics to be used in identifying people.</b>
A. the most obviously B. most obvious C. obviously the most D. the most obvious
<b>Question 59: I would appreciate it _______ what I have told you a secret.</b>

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Question 60: My cat would not have bitten the toy fish _______ it was made of rubber.
A. if she has known B. if she should know C. had she known D. if she knew
<b>Question 61: I wish I hadn't said it. If only I could _______.</b>

A. turn the clock round B. turn the clock down
C. turn the clock back D. turn the clock forward
<b>Question 62: _______, the results couldn't be better.</b>

A. No matter what he tried hard B. No matter how hard he tried

C. Although very hard he tried D. Despite how hard he tried

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A. would be B. was C. is D. will be
<b>Question 65: Many people like the slow _______ of life in the countryside.</b>

A. step B. pace C. speed D. space

<i><b>Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the </b></i>
<i><b>following questions. </b></i>

<b>Question 66: The exercise is so difficult that the students can't do it.</b>
A. The teacher is so difficult that the students can't do the exercise.
B. It's such difficult exercise that the students can't do it.

C. The exercise is too difficult for the students to do.

D. The exercise is too difficult for the students to be unable to do it.
<b>Question 67: She prefers watching TV to listening to music.</b>

A. She'd rather watch TV than listen to music.

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C. She prefers not only watching TV but also listening to music.
D. She likes both watching TV and listening to music better.
<b>Question 68: It's been ages since I went to the cinema.</b>

A. I didn't go to the cinema ago ages. B. My age has been enough to go to the cinema.
C. I've been to the cinema since ages. D. I haven't been to the cinema for ages.

<b>Question 69: It's important that someone meets Mr. Andrews at the airport.</b>
A. Importantly for someone must meet Mr. Andrews at the airport.

B. Mr. Andrews is important to meet someone at the airport.
C. Someone is important to meet Mr. Andrews at the airport.
D. Mr. Andrews must be met at the airport.

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D. I have an idea to change your hairstyle for good.
<b>Question 71: I'm sure you were driving too fast.</b>

A. I'm certainly that you were driving too fast.
B. You must have been driving too fast.

C. My uncertainty is that you were driving too fast.
D. That you were driving too fast is my uncertainty.

<b>Question 72: If he's not in the office, then I'm sure he's working at home.</b>
A. If he's not in, then I'm sure he's working in the office.

B. I'm sure he works neither at home nor in the office.
C. I'm sure he doesn't work either at home or in the office.
D. If he's not in the office, he must be working at home.
<b>Question 73</b>:<b> She asked Janet to repeat what she had said.</b>

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C. “Please repeat what you say, Janet.”, she said.
D. “Please repeat what you said, Janet.” , she said

<b>Question 74</b>:<b> I hardly know the truth about Jean s success in the institute.</b>’
A. Jean’s success in the institute was not to be known.

B. It is difficult for Jean to be successful in the institute.
C. I do not know much about Jean’s success in the institute.
D. Jean hardly become known and successful in the institute.

<b>Question 75</b>:<b> People believed that the boys started the fire.</b>

A. The boys were believed to have started the fire.
B. That the boys started the fire was believed.
C. It is believed that the fire was started by the boys.
D. It is believed that the boys started the fire.

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<b>Question 76: A. obtain</b> B. neglect C. necessary D. mature

<b>Question 77: A. material</b> B. magnificent C. considerable D. literature

<b>Question 78: A. investigate</b> B. introduce C. guarantee D. generation

<b>Question 79: A. gather</b> B. fortune C. abandon D. temperate

<b>Question 80: A. separate</b> B. satellite C. satisfy

D. routine

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<b>---ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2010-2011</b>

<b>MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - 456</b>

<b>CÂU ĐÁP ÁN CÂU ĐÁP ÁN</b>

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