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TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN
NGUYỄN HUỆ

ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN THỨ NHẤT
NĂM HỌC 2010 - 2011
MÔN: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;
(Đề có 6 trang, gồm 80 câu trắc nghiệm)

Họ, tên thí sinh:
Số báo danh:
Mã đề thi 357
- Thí sinh không được sử dụng từ điển và các tài liệu liên quan
- Giám thị không giải thích đề thi.

I: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to find the word with the stress pattern
different from that of the other three words in each question.
Câu 1: A. deficiency B. delicacy C. conference D. reference
Câu 2: A. ignorant B. horizon C. amazing D. adjacent
Câu 3: A. manage B. assault C. improve D. support
Câu 4: A. relevant B. redundant C. consultant D. descendant
Câu 5: A. procession B. agree C. poisonous D. transmit

II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to identify the underlined part that is not
correct.
Câu 6: The abilities (A) to work hard, follow directions, and (B) thinking independently (C) are some
of the criteria (D) for success in the workplace.
Câu 7: (A) Endangerment is a broad issue, (B) one that involves the habitants and environments (C)
where species live and interact (D) on one another.
Câu 8: Some gorillas (A) beat their chests (B) as an (C) express of (D) high spirit.

C. It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
D. It can be denied that children watch too many TV programmers.
Câu 17: He looked so funny that I couldn’t help laughing.
A. I laughed because he looked so funny.
B. He looked too funny for me to laugh.
C. I couldn’t help him laugh because he looked so funny.
D. I couldn’t laugh because he looked so funny.
Câu 18: He seemed very reluctant to take my advice.
A. He seemed quite willing to take my advice.
B. He seemed very anxious to take my advice.
C. It seemed he was not ready to give me advice.
D. It seemed he was not willing to take my advice.
Câu 19: Immediately after her appearance, everything changed.
A. Upon appearing, everything changed.
B. Soon after she appeared did everything change.
C. No sooner had she appeared did everything change.
D. As soon as everything changed, she appeared.
Câu 20: She pretended not to see him.
A. She saw him but didn’t say hello. B. She refused to see him.
C. She admitted seeing him. D. She ignored him when she saw him.
Câu 21: You will soon get used to the noise from the flat upstairs.
A. You will soon like the noise from the flat upstairs.
B. You will soon use the noise from the flat upstairs.
C. You will soon be familiar with the noise from the flat upstairs.
D. You used to hear the noise from the flat upstairs.
Câu 22: Jim came down with flu and had to stay in.
A. Jim came down to stay with flu.
B. Jim had to stay home in case he caught flu
C. Jim came down and then had to stay home with flu.
D. Jim had to stay home because he had flu.

Câu 30: I’m sorry, I haven’t got _______ change. Why don’t you try the bank?
A. lots B. all C. any D. some
Câu 31: “Which one do you want: the red one or the blue one?”
“_______.”
A. Neither B. Anyone C. Nor one D. None
Câu 32: The baby does nothing but ______ all day.
A. to sleep and eat B. sleep and eat C. to sleep and to eat D. sleeping and eating
Câu 33: “Would you like another coffee?”
“_______.”
A. I’d love one B. Very kind of your part
C. Willingly D. It’s a pleasure
Câu 34: _______ of my family, I would like to thank you very much for your help.
A. Instead B. In person C. On account D. On behalf
Câu 35: It is suggested that the applicants _______ on time for the interview tomorrow morning.
A. will arrive B. arrive C. can arrive D. arrives
Câu 36: In public places, you should ask everyone for permission before you _______ a cigarette.
A. put out B. put up C. light up D. turn up
Câu 37: The stolen jewels were _______ a lot of money.
A. cost B. valued C. worth D. priced
Câu 38: _______ unprepared for the exam, I felt sure I would get a low score.
A. Although B. Having C. Because D. Being
Câu 39: It’s much more expensive if you use the phone at _______ rate
A. peak B. high C. busy D. heavy
Câu 40: Hurry up! We don’t have _______ left.
A. little time B. few time C. many time D. much time

VI: Read the text below and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to decide
which answer best fits each space from 41 to 50.
You have heard people say, “It makes my mouth water”. They mean, of course, that the sight, taste,
or smell of food 41 ___the mouth to have something like water in it. This pleasant feeling is brought

province. 56 ____ the size of footprints which have been found, the yeren could weigh as 57 ____ as
300 kilos. Those who claim to have seen it have described it 58 ____ approximately 1.6 metres tall,
with long red hair, rounded eyes and a broad forehand. It also seems capable of an 59 ____ range of
calls and noises. When disturbed, it is said to sound like a dog, a wolf, a donkey and 60 ____ a crying
child.
In 1980, a Chinese scientist 61 ____ up in a gorilla costume and entered a forest in the 62 ____ of
getting a closer look at yeren. Not 63 ____ he failed, as have many others who have gone in 64 ____
of this elusive creature. Indeed, there have been so many 65____ to find the yeren that the
government has officially denied its existence, in order to prevent further damage being caused to
delicate habitats in the nature reserve.

Câu 51: A. announced B. reported C. noticed D. informed
Câu 52: A. Actually B. Instead C. Moreover D. However
Câu 53: A. time B. moment C. event D. occasion
Câu 54: A. last B. latest C. ultimate D. recent
Câu 55: A. looks B. views C. sightings D. visions
Câu 56: A. Taken B. Considered C. Seen D. Given
Câu 57: A. near B. much C. far D. high
Câu 58: A. of B. as C. like D. with
Câu 59: A. unpredictable B. unnoticeable C. unrecognizable D. incredible
Câu 60: A. too B. just C. even D. well
Câu 61: A. dressed B. put C. changed D. wore
Câu 62: A. order B. hope C. wish D. attempt
Câu 63: A. believably B. hopefully C. surprisingly D. especially
Câu 64: A. hunt B. sight C. look D. search
Câu 65: A. excavations B. expeditions C. explorations D. investigations

VIII: Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of

Câu 69: The word “feat” in the first passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. accomplishment B. festivity C. structure D. appendage
Câu 70: What do the intersecting lines in the base symbolize?
A. Architect’s plans for the hidden passages.
B. Astrological computation.
C. Pathways of the great solar bodies.
D. Dates of important events taking place throughout time.
Câu 71: In the second passage, the world “prophesied” is closest in meaning to_____.
A. affiliated B. precipitated C. foretold D. terminated
Câu 72: What is the best title for the passage?
A. Symbolism of the Great Pyramid.
B. Problems with the construction of the Great Pyramid.
C. Wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
D. Exploration of the Burial Chamber of Cheops.
Câu 73: On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A. Knowledge of the earth’s surface. B. Advanced tools of measurement.
C. Observation of the celestial bodies. D. Advanced technology.
Câu 74: Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A. As a solar observatory. B. As a tomb for the pharaoh.
C. As a religious temple. D. As an engineering feat.
Câu 75: Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
A. It was built by a super race.
B. It is very old.
C. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many
prophecies.
D. It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops.

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IX: Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the following questions.


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