Đề 3 thi thử đại học lần 2 năm 2012-2013 môn tiếng anh - khối a1,d thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (không kể thời gian phát đề)

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ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 2 NĂM 2012-2013
MÔN TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI A1,D
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút (Không kể thời gian phát đề) 
Mã đề thi 485
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Choose the best answer from the four option (A, B, C or D) to fill in each numbered blank in the following passage. 
Nerea de Clifford, who has died aged 82, was a doughty champion of British cats and a Pillar of The Cat protection League which she (1)_____ shortly after its foundation in 1927 and served as president from the 1970s until the time of her death.
Among her many (2)_____ to the welfare of cats- to our knowledge of their ways-were the establishment of a sanctuary for them at new Malden, and the publication of such reports as What British Cats Think About Television, in which she noted that most cats (3)_____ an interest of some kind, though it is often of hostility, a significant reaction is the display of excitement when any picture, especially of birds , moves quickly across the (4)_____
	She was born in West London in 1905, and as a young woman was a distinguished (5)_____ of cats. During the Second World War she devoted herself to the rescue of cats, trapped in the rubble of the blitz, and thereafter to vigorous campaigns for free feline birth (6)_____
	She (7)_____ an adoption scheme for which her “Homes Wanted” list contained some notably frank character (8)_____ - a little friend in feline form, willing to do light mouse-work a rough old (9)_____, and so on- and made a (10)_____ of feeling London’s cats at Christmas.
Câu 1: 	A. enrolled	B. entered	C. joined	D. met.
Câu 2: 	A. contributions	B. donations	C. gifts	D. dedications.
Câu 3: 	A. show	B. have.	C. give	D. make
Câu 4: 	A. screen	B. box	C. view.	D. film
Câu 5: 	A. trainer	B. farmer	C. grower	D. breeder.
Câu 6: 	A. control	B. check	C. limitation	D. restriction.
Câu 7: 	A. held	B. ran	C. made	D. gave.
Câu 8: 	A. paintings.	B. pictures	C. sketches	D. drawings
Câu 9: 	A. drifter.	B. ranger	C. rover	D. stray
Câu 10: 	A. round	B. point	C. custom.	D. rule
Read the passage below and choose the best option to complete the blank or answer the question. 
Jazz is an improvisational from of music that originated in the southern United States after the Civil War. Although its origins and history are somewhat vague, we know that it began as the musical expressions of black people who had formerly been slaves, combining hymns, spirituals, and traditional work songs into something quite new. The style was a blend of the rhythms brought to America by the era that featured the ragtime piano. The term Jazz itself is of obscure and possible nonmusical origin, but it was first used to describe this particular kind of musical expression in about 1915.
	A jazz band commonly includes four to twelve musicians with a relatively large proportion of the group in the rhythm section. Customarily, there are a drummer, a bass player, and a pianist. Often there is also a banjo player of guitarist. In traditional jazz, the clarinet, trumpet, and trombone carry the melody. In more modern jazz, the saxophone, violin, and flute may also be included in the melody section. Some jazz bands employ a blues singer. Most jazz is premised on the principle that an almost infinitive number of variations can accommodate themselves to a profession of chords that can be repeated indefinitely to feature an improvisation by solo instruments or vocalists. For example, while the trumpet plays the melody, the clarinet might embellish and invent compatible melodies around the original theme. Such improvisation is a test of the jazz musician’s skill and is referred to as tone color.
	Jazz first became popular outside the United States I the 1920s when jazz bands began to record, distribute, and even export their recordings to Europe. Since Jazz is improvisational, it does not exist in the form of printed scores and recorded performances were all still are the best way of preserving the music. A very basic library of recorded jazz would include work by such classic artists as jelly Roll, Morton, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Billie Holiday. Theirs is probably America’s most unique and most important contribution to the musical world, although a few contemporary artists are trying to keep the tradition alive.
Câu 11: Which of the followings is the main topic of the passage?
A. Jazz bands.	B. Jazz musicians
C. improvisation in Jazz	D. A definition of Jazz
Câu 12: The new music of jazz was first heard.
A. in South America	B. in North America	C. in Africa	D. in Europe	.
Câu 13: The word “ blend” in the passage is closest in meaning to.
A. rejection	B. imitation	C. mixture	D. variety.
Câu 14: The word “ jazz” is considered to have come into regular use in around.
A. the first half of the 20th century	B. the second half of the 20th century.
C. the first half of the 19th century	D. the second half of the 19th century
Câu 15: The word “ premised” is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. performed	B. created.	C. based	D. fixed
Câu 16: The jazz music originally came from..
A. folk and holy songs	B. non musical activities
C. a variety of African sources	D. folk, holy and labor songs
Câu 17: It can be inferred from the passage that.
A. Jazz musicians have to improvise their music in group.
B. it is free for Jazz musicians to play as they wish around a theme.
C. jazz musicians play prewritten music
D. it is necessary to test the improvisation skills before performance
Câu 18: Which of the following year was jazz popular outside the United States?
A. 1940.	B. 1925	C. 1900	D. 1915
Câu 19: The best way to preserve Jazz is.
A. recordings	B. improvising it
C. written scores	D. written scores and recorded performance
Câu 20: All of the following are characteristics of Jazz EXCEPT.?
A. a printed score for the music	B. a ragtime piano.
C. a melody played by the trumpet	D. a large number of percussion instruments
Choose the best answer to complete each sentence 
Câu 21: The. of the air has certainly brought great benefits to man.
A. conquest	B. conqueror	C. conquering.	D. conquer
Câu 22: A: “ Where is my bag?” B: “”
A. there is it	B. there it is.	C. here you are	D. here are you
Câu 23: The operating principles of the telephone are they were in the nineteenth century.
A. today what the same.	B. the same as today
C. the same today as	D. the same today
Câu 24: Most animals in captivity have to be fed and at least twice a day.
A. watered	B. liquidated	C. drunk	D. drowned.
Câu 25: A bridge must be strong enough to support its own weight the weight of the people and vehicles that use it.
A. so well as	B. as long as	C. as well as	D. as far as.
Câu 26: My sister doesn’t like to travel by plane. She says she likes to keep both feet on solid..
A. ground	B. road.	C. earth	D. concrete
Câu 27: Modern farm animals are the result of centuries of selective.
A. mating	B. reproduction.	C. breeding	D. cultivation
Câu 28:  bacteria in foods are killed, as they are during baking or stewing, decay is slowed down.
A. if	B. should	C. unless.	D. what
Câu 29: Be careful! There’s a wasps’ nest. Don’t it
A. blast.	B. thrill	C. disturb	D. interfered
Câu 30: I must take this watch to be repaired as it. over 20 minutes a day.
A. increases	B. gains	C. accelerates.	D. progresses
Câu 31: She is quite and is certainly capable of doing a more demanding job than the one she is doing now.
A. wise	B. sensible	C. bright	D. practical
Câu 32: It is essential that the professor warmly welcomed at the airport.
A. be	B. is	C. would be.	D. will be
Câu 33: The engine of the plane let out a huge..
A. thud.	B. roar	C. roar crash	D. bang
Câu 34: Owing to the fog his flight from Karachi was..
A. unpunctual.	B. belated	C. overdue	D. unscheduled
Câu 35: A: “ I would like to invite you to our wedding anniversary this Saturday morning.”
 B: “ ..”
A. I am sorry. Can you come to my place/
B. I would love to come but I have prior commitments. I’m sorry.
C. Thank you for your request, but I’m sorry I can’t really come.
D. How about going to the cinema?
Câu 36: She.. till the early hours listening to pop music.
A. caught me up	B. kept me up	C. held me up.	D. took me up
Câu 37: The depleted column was barely able to. the enemy attack.
A. smash	B. withhold	C. expel.	D. withstand
Câu 38: We didn’t much like the neighbor at first, but. We grew quite fond of them.
A. against time	B. by the time	C. at the same time	D. in time
Câu 39: He arrived wearing a suit, but he put on his before he went into the workshop.
A. overwork	B. overcoat	C. underclothes.	D. overalls
Câu 40: “ well cats are very good at catching mice around the house”.
“..”
A. You can say that again	B. Nothing more to say
C. Yes, I hope so	D. No, dogs are very good too.
Câu 41: One of the tigers has got. Warn everyone of the danger!
A. lost	B. loosened	C. loose	D. escaped.
Câu 42: Private daring felt proud when the general said: You a medal!”
A. earn	B. deserve	C. reserve.	D. expect
Câu 43: Schik claimed from military service as he was a foreign national .
A. demobilization	B. exemption	C. liability.	D. exception
Câu 44: I. happy to see him, but I didn’t have time.
A. would have been	B. will be	C. would be	D. will have been.
Câu 45: people who live in this cities spend their lives in an atmosphere of. Noise.
A. continued.	B. continuous	C. continual	D. continuing
Mark the letter A,B , C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 
Câu 46: The basic elements of public-opinion research are interviewers, questionnaires, tabulating equipment, and to sample population.
A. tabulating	B. to sample	C. are.	D. basic element
Câu 47: The teacher tried to make the classes enjoyable experiences for the students so they would take greater interest in the subject.
A. so	B. tried to make	C. in the	D. would take.
Câu 48: The streets are wet. There must be a heavy rain last night .
A. last night	B. heavy.	C. must be	D. are wet
Câu 49: The twins have the same identical birthmarks on their cheeks.
A. on.	B. the	C. birthmarks	D. same
Câu 50: Beaten by Holyfield , his position was not highly appreciated in world boxing.
A. in	B. his position	C. by Holyfield	D. highly
Choose the word(A,B,C or D) which is stressed differently from the rest. 
Câu 51: 	A. evidence	B. without	C. consider	D. withdrawal
Câu 52: 	A. deny	B. studies	C. answer	D. countryside
Câu 53: 	A. minerals	B. memory.	C. interval	D. interpret
Câu 54: 	A. nowadays	B. communicate	C. approach	D. received.
Câu 55: 	A. seventeen	B. businessman	C. engineers.	D. understand
Choose the most suitable word from among A,B,C or D to complete the passage. 
There is no doubt that a common language used throughout the world would do much to bring countries (56)_____to each other. Though it is becoming (57)_____ easy to move from place to place, our (58)_____ to communicate with one another gives rise to (59)_____ (60)_____ and makes real contact between people of different nationalities (61)_____. Many attempts have been made to overcome this problem and they have all failed. The fear of foreign influence and (62)_____ rules out the universal (63)_____ of anyone of the (64)_____ major languages. (65)_____of this difficulty, many linguists have constructed artificial languages which could have no possible political overtones. They have argued that a language of this sort would perform much the same service as Latin did in Middle Ages.
Câu 56: 	A. closed	B. closely	C. close	D. closer
Câu 57: 	A. increased	B. increasing.	C. increasely	D. increasingly
Câu 58: 	A. disability	B. inability	C. ability	D. unability
Câu 59: 	A. numeral	B. numbered	C. numberous	D. numerous
Câu 60: 	A. understand	B. understandingly
	C. understanding.	D. misunderstanding
Câu 61: 	A. impossibilities	B. possibilities.	C. possible	D. impossible
Câu 62: 	A. dominate	B. dominations	C. domination	D. dominating
Câu 63: 	A. acceptance	B. acceptation	C. accepting	D. acception
Câu 64: 	A. existing	B. existent	C. existence	D. existed
Câu 65: 	A. aware	B. unaware	C. unawaring.	D. awaring
Read the text below then answer the questions 66-75. 
According to airline industry statistics, almost 90 percent of airline accidents are survivable or partially survivable. But passengers can increase their chances of survival by learning and following certain tips. Experts say that you should read and listen to safety instruction before takeoff and ask questions if you have uncertainties. You should fasten your seat belt low on your hips and as tightly as possible. Of course, you should also know how the release mechanism of your belt operates. During takeoffs and landings, you are advisable to keep your feet flat on the floor. Before takeoff you should locate the nearest exist and count the rows of your seats between you and the exists so that you can reach them in the dark if necessary.
In the event that you are forewarned of a possible accident, you should put your hands on your ankles and keep your head down until the plane comes to a complete stop. If smoke is present in the cabin, you should keep your head low and cover your face with napkins, towels, or clothing. If possible, , wet these for added protection against smoke inhalation. To evacuate as quickly as possible, follow crew commands and do not take personal belong with you. Do not jump on escape slides before they are fully inflated, and when you jump, do so with your arms and legs extended in front of you. When you get to the ground, you should move away from the plane as quickly as possible, and smoke near the wreckage.
Câu 66: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. safety instructions in air travel.
B. airline industry accident statistics
C. procedures for evacuation aircraft.
D. guideline for increasing aircraft passenger survival
Câu 67: Travelers are urged by experts to read and listen to safety instruction.
A. in an emergency.	B. before take-off
C. if smoke is in the cabin	D. before locating the exists
Câu 68: According to the passage, airline travelers should keep their feet flat on the floor
A. especially during landings	B. Only if an accident is possible.
C. throughout the flight	D. during take-offs and landings
Câu 69: According to the passage, which exists should an airline passenger locate before take-off?
A. the ones that can be found in the dark
B. the ones with counted rows of seats between them.
C. the two closest to the passenger’s seat
D. the nearest one
Câu 70: The word “them” in line 8 refers to
A. rows.	B. feet	C. exists	D. seats
Câu 71: It can be inferred from the passage that people are more likely to survive fires in aircrafts if they.
A. don’t smoke in or near a plane.	B. read airline safety statistics.
C. keep their heads low	D. wear a safety belt
Câu 72: Airline passengers are advised to do all of the following EXCEPT
A. locate the nearest exist	.
B. ask questions about safety
C. fasten their seatbelts before take-off
D. carry personal belongings in an emergency
Câu 73: The word “ evacuate’’ in the passage is closest in meaning to.
A. maintain	B. escape	C. vacate	D. evade
Câu 74: The word “ inflated” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. assembled	B. increased	C. lifted	D. expanded
Câu 75: Where does the author mention what to do if you don’t understand the instruction?
A. line 2-5	B. line 8-16.	C. line 1-7	D. Line 15-16.
Choose A,B,C or D to show the word, phrase or sentence which is different in meaning from the underlined or the original one 
Câu 76: I wouldn’t sniff at the chance of a job, whatever it was
A. be indifferent.	B. take	C. be interested	D. lose
Câu 77: Nothing would encourage my brother to join the navy.
A. fail to give compliment	B. find ways to dissuade
C. try hard to persuade	D. give enough confidence.
Câu 78: all the people I have contact with disapprove of the changes.
A. not any people I have contact with approve of the changes
B. all of the people I contact disapprove of the changes.
C. all the people whom I have contact with approve of the change
D. none of the people I have contact with approves of the changes.
Câu 79: Her teacher seriously underrated her academic abilities.
A. overvalued	B. miscalculated	C. overlooked.	D. underestimated
Câu 80: Write it again more carefully or he won’t be able to read it.
A. he will be able to read it even if you don’t write it again more carefully.
B. he will be able to read it even if you don’t write it again carefully.
C. he will be able to read it if you write it again more carefully
D. if you didn’t write it again more carefully, he won’t be able to read it.
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