TRƯỜNG THPT LÊ XOAY ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC
Môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
Đề số 123
I. Pick out the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words.
01. A. Computer B. Memory C. Commercial D. Geography
02. A. Chemistry B. Company C. Comfortable D. Biology
03. A. Confident B. Interview C. Advertise D. Position
04. A. Economic B. Renovation C. Irrigation D. Eliminate
05. A. Productivity B. Economical C. Agricultural D. Administrative
II. Choose the sentence that is similar in meaning to the one given.
06. The outcome of the election was never in doubt.
A. There was no doubt that it was the outcome of the election.
B. At no time was the outcome of the election in doubt.
C. At no time the outcome of the election was in doubt.
D. In doubt was the outcome of the election.
07. Peter emphasized the importance of being thoughtful toward one another.
A. Peter said that people should not talk too much.
B. Peter said that people should consider the feelings of others.
C. Peter said that people should not be too serious.
D. Peter said that people should discuss thoughtful topic.
08. Although you work really hard, you will never be promoted here.
A. If you didn't work hard, you would never be promoted here.
B. You will never be promoted here; however you work hard.
C. No matter how you work hard, you will be promoted here.
D. However hard you work, you will never be promoted here.
09. We regret to inform you that your application has been not successful.
A. We apologise for informing you that your application has not been successful.
B. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful because we regret .
C. Much to our regret. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful.
D. We have to inform you that your application has not been successful although we regret.

14. According to the passage, where did the inventor of the balloon- frame house originally come from?
A. Chicago B. Sweden C. Connecticut D. Delaware
15. The author implies that which of the following types of houses required the most skill to produce?
A. Balloon- frame houses.
B. Saltbox houses.
C. Standard wooden houses of the early 19th century.
D. The log cabin built by Swedish settlers.
16. The word derision is closest in meaning to __________.
A. ridicule B. ignorance C. regret D. affection
17. According to the passage, why was the term balloon- frame applied to certain houses?
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A. They could be easily expanded.
B. They were made of lightweight materials.
C. They had rounded frames that slightly resembled balloons.
D. They could be moved from place to place.
18. Which of the following questions about the balloon- frame house is NOT answered in the passage?
A. Where was it invented?
B. In what year was it invented?
C. What was its inventor's name?
D. What size was most of the lumber used in its framework?
19. The standard method of construction in the early 19th century was described as________.
A. revolutionary B. innovative C. basic D. time-consuming
20. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. To stress the importance of wood as a building material.
B. To trace the influence of Swedish and British settlers on American styles of buildings.
C. To describe a revolutionary technique for constructing wooden houses.
D. To compare methods of constructing wooden houses in various parts of the country.
IV. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
People in the United States often shop from catalogs. There are special catalogs for (21)____every
need, including clothing, furniture, health, (22)____products and things for the kitchen. People also order

A. familiar B. attractive C. popular D. considerate
35. In the rush hour, the traffic________ its way over the bridge into the city.
A. crawled B. inched C. forced D. wormed
36. Before you sign the contact, ______in mind that you won’t be able to change anything later.
A. hold B. retain C. reserve D. bear
37. ___________, that runner is likely to be the first one chosen.
A. Due to her agility and speed B. Because she is agile and speed
C. Because agile and rapid D. Because of rapid
38.________, we tried our best to complete it.
A. As though the homework was difficult B. Thanks to the difficult homework
C. Difficult as the homework was D. Despite the homework was difficult
39. Frank: “ Do you know how old I am?”
Daisy:”_________________.”
A. I couldn’t help it B. Don’t mention it C. Happy birthday D. I haven’t a clue
40. Smoking has been banned in public places in some countries.
A. limited B. made illegal C. restricted D. given away
VI. 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 1 to 10.
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a child's upbringing can give it the ability to do
outstandingly well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and say that it is simply something a
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person is born with. Others, however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be developed. The
truth lies somewhere between these two extremes.
It seems very obvious that being born with the right qualities from gifted parents will increase a child's
ability to do well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the right upbringing and
opportunities. As one psychologist says, "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel."
Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement, and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that
were separated shortly after birth and brought up by different parents. They found that achievement was
based on intelligence, and later influenced by the child's environment.
One case involving very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a normal upbringing,

B. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
C. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
D. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
45. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
B. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then nurtured.
C. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
46. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow______________.
A. their own interests B. only their interests in musical instruments
C. their parents' interests D. only their interests in computer games
47. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid_____________.
A. permitting them to follow their own interests
B. starting their education at an early age
C. pushing their children too hard
D. letting them play their own way
48. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel." in the passage means that in
order to become a genius________________.
A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
B. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
C. you need to have good health and good nourishment
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
49. The word "favorable" in the passage mostly means
A. "under the control or in the power of somebody else"
B. "of high quality or an acceptable standard"
C. "good for someone and making him/ her likely to be successful"
D. "helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people"
50. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT____________.
A. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure

59. I am sure you didn't lock the door because here's the key.
A. You can't have locked the door because here's the key.
B. You haven't been able to lock the door because here's the key.
C. You weren't able to lock the door because here's the key.
D. You couldn't lock the door because here's the key.
60. “I will let you know the answer by the end of this week,” Peter said to Daisy.
A. Peter insisted on letting Daisy know the answer by the end of the week.
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B. Peter offered to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
C. Peter promised to give Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
D. Peter suggested giving Daisy the answer by the end of the week.
IX. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
61. Last night, _________nothing to watch on TV, we went out.
A. there having B. having had C. being D. there being
62. I’m not very _________of criticism, while my sister is good at taking it.
A. tolerant B. tolerable C. toleration D. tolerate
63. We are ________out of fuel reserves, so we have to learn to economize.
A. exhausting B. finishing C. running D. working
64. Gardeners transplant bushes and flowers by moving them from ________to another.
A. one place B. places C. a place D. single place
65. English is understood more_________ than any other language.
A. largely B. widely C. broadly D. immensely
66. Ask people what is happening to the world's population and they are likely to say it is______.
A. booming B. blossoming C. explosion D. bombing
67. The cliffs are being constantly ________________by heavy seas.
A. eroded B. worn C. eaten D. gulfed
68. He ________ stealing the purse. He said he wasn't there at that time.
A. denied B. refused C. declined D. confirmed
69. _____ weather! We can't go for a walk now.
A. What terrible B. How a terrible C. What a terrible D. How terrible

3. D 13. A 23. A 33. B 43. D 53. C 63. C 73. A
4. D 14. C 24. B 34. C 44. C 54. B 64. A 74. D
5. D 15. C 25. C 35. B 45. B 55. C 65. B 75. A
6. B 16. A 26. A 36. D 46. A 56. A 66. A 76. C
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7. B 17. B 27. D 37. A 47. C 57. C 67. A 77. A
8. D 18. C 28. B 38. C 48. A 58. A 68. A 78. A
9. C 19. D 29. C 39. D 49. C 59. A 69. A 79. A
10. B 20. C 30. D 40. B 50. C 60. C 70. A 80. B
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