TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN
NGUYỄN HUỆ
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN THỨ NHẤT
NĂM HỌC 2009 - 2010
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 485
- 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. manage B. support C. improve D. assault
Câu 2: A. relevant B. redundant C. consultant D. descendant
Câu 3: A. agree B. procession C. transmit D. poisonous
Câu 4: A. reference B. delicacy C. conference D. deficiency
Câu 5: A. adjacent B. amazing C. horizon D. ignorant
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to identify the underlined part that is not
correct.
Câu 6: (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 7: Some gorillas (A) beat their chests (B) as an (C) express of (D) high spirit.
Câu 8: (A) Even on the most (B) careful prepared (C) trip, problems (D) will sometimes happen.
Câu 9: 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 10: (A)For decades, journalist Theodore H.White (B) wrote books (C) described American (D)
presidential Elections.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best phrase or clause to
complete each of the following sentences.

B. He looked too funny for me to laugh.
C. I laughed because he looked so funny.
D. I couldn’t help him laugh because he looked so funny.
Câu 19: You will soon get used to the noise from the flat upstairs.
A. You will soon be familiar with the noise from the flat upstairs.
B. You used to hear the noise from the flat upstairs.
C. You will soon like the noise from the flat upstairs.
D. You will soon use the noise from the flat upstairs.
Câu 20: We’d never stayed in such an expensive hotel before.
A. The hotel was not more expensive than we had ever expected.
B. The hotel was more expensive than we had expected.
C. The hotel was as expensive as we had expected.
D. The hotel was less expensive than we had expected.
Câu 21: 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 22: It is an undeniable fact that children watch too much TV.
A. It’s undeniable that too many children watch TV.
B. It’s undeniable that children don’t watch enough TV.
C. It can be denied that children watch too many TV programmers.
D. It’s obviously true that children spend too much time watching TV.
Câu 23: Immediately after her appearance, everything changed.
A. As soon as everything changed, she appeared.
B. Upon appearing, everything changed.
C. Soon after she appeared did everything change.
D. No sooner had she appeared did everything change.
Câu 24: It wasn’t necessary for you to go to so much trouble on my behalf.
A. You shouldn’t have gone to so much trouble on my behalf.

Câu 34: It is suggested that the applicants _______ on time for the interview tomorrow morning.
A. will arrive B. arrive C. can arrive D. arrives
Câu 35: It’s much more expensive if you use the phone at _______ rate
A. heavy B. high C. peak D. busy
Câu 36: _______ unprepared for the exam, I felt sure I would get a low score.
A. Although B. Having C. Because D. Being
Câu 37: _______are a form of carbon has been known since the late 18
th
century.
A. Because diamonds B. Diamonds, which C. Diamonds D. That diamonds
Câu 38: “Which one do you want: the red one or the blue one?”
“_______.”
A. Neither B. Nor one C. None D. Anyone
Câu 39: I’m sorry, I haven’t got _______ change. Why don’t you try the bank?
A. all B. lots C. some D. any
Câu 40: Hurry up! We don’t have _______ left.
A. many time B. much time C. little time D. few 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
42 ___ by thousands of tiny glands in your mouth. These glands 43 ___ a liquid into your mouth
when you are hungry and see, taste or smell good food. The liquid is called saliva. The glands are
called the salivary glands.
In an older person these glands 44 ___ about a quart of saliva daily. The amount for children is a
little 45 ___, depending upon the age.
The saliva is valuable in helping people digest their meals. It helps 46 ___ two ways. It contains 47
___ having the power to destroy certain germs and to change starch into sugar. It also 48 ___ to keep
the lining of the mouth and throat wet and to reduce the friction which chewing dry food could create.
This liquid softens the food taken into the mouth, by getting it 49 ___. You can help your digestion if

Câu 52: A. Actually B. Moreover C. However D. Instead
Câu 53: A. moment B. occasion C. time D. event
Câu 54: A. ultimate B. latest C. recent D. last
Câu 55: A. views B. sightings C. visions D. looks
Câu 56: A. Seen B. Given C. Considered D. Taken
Câu 57: A. near B. much C. far D. high
Câu 58: A. as B. of C. like D. with
Câu 59: A. unrecognizable B. incredible C. unnoticeable D. unpredictable
Câu 60: A. even B. just C. well D. too
Câu 61: A. put B. changed C. wore D. dressed
Câu 62: A. hope B. wish C. attempt D. order
Câu 63: A. especially B. surprisingly C. believably D. hopefully
Câu 64: A. hunt B. look C. search D. sight
Câu 65: A. explorations B. expeditions C. investigations D. excavations
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.
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One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of
wisdom and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its antiquity, certain
aspects of its construction make it one of truly great wonders of the world. The thirteen-acre structure
near the Nile River is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with limestone. Inside are the number of
hidden passageways and the burial chamber for the pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the
world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned almost exactly on true north, south, east, and west –
an incredible engineering feat. The ancient Egyptians were sun worshippers and great astronomers, so
computations for the Great Pyramid were based on astronomical observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many intersecting lines.
Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of timeline of events-past, present and
future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with known facts of the past.
Others are prophesied for the future generations and are currently under investigation. Many believe
that pyramids have supernatural powers and this one is no exception. Some researchers even associate

Câu 73: On what did the ancient Egyptians base their calculations?
A. Observation of the celestial bodies. B. Advanced technology.
C. Advanced tools of measurement. D. Knowledge of the earth’s surface.
Câu 74: Why was the Great Pyramid constructed?
A. As a religious temple. B. As a tomb for the pharaoh.
C. As an engineering feat. D. As a solar observatory.
Câu 75: Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
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A. It is perfectly aligned with the four cardinal points of the compass and contains many
prophecies.
B. It was built by a super race.
C. It is very old.
D. It was selected as the tomb of Pharaoh Cheops.
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.
The bat, say scientists, is one of nature’s most dazzling and precious creations. According to the fossil
record, bats were soaring in the sky at least 55 million years ago. These ancient fliers, says
evolutionary biologist Nancy Simmons of New York’s American Museum of Natural History, were
“virtually indistinguishable from today echolocating bats”. Though to look at them most resemble
rodents, bats’ closest cousins are primates. Modern bats are amazingly diverse, about 1,000 species
account for nearly a fourth of all mammal species. The only known group of flying mammals, they
range in size from Thailand’s tiny bumblebee bat, weighing almost nothing, to Indonesia’s giant
flying fox, with wingspans of nearly 5 ft. Many bats feed on insects, while others prefer fruit, nectar,
or pollen. A few feast on fish, rodents, and blood. Contrary to legend, however, vampire bats, which
dwell in Latin America, suck the blood of grazing cattle and horses, not sleeping humans.
Essentially docile, bats play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. For one thing, they
protect crops from marauding insects. The 20 million Mexican free-tailed bats that roots in Bracken
Cave near San Antonio, Texas, from spring to fall consume 250 tons of insects every night as they
swarm to altitudes of more than 10.000ft. A single little brown bat can also lap up 600 mosquitoes an
hour.