TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN
NGUYỄN CHÍ THANH
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút; (69 câu)
Mã đề thi 169
(Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu)
Họ, tên thí sinh: SBD:
Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in the standard English, from 1 to 5
Câu 1: Before television became popular, people used to entertain each other in the evening
A B C
by playing games, and saying stories.
D
Câu 2: Since when did you work for that construction company?
A B C D
Câu 3: Jane’s apartment is very different Bob’s even though they are in the same building.
A B C D
Câu 4: The price of gold depends on several factor, including supply and demand in relation to
A B C D
the value of the dollar.
Câu 5: The government raises money to operate by tax cigarettes, liquor, gasoline, tires, and
A B C
telephone calls.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOZEST in the meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions, from 6 to 10
Câu 6: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
Câu 7: Married couples can get a divorce if they find they are not compatible.
A. able to budget the money B. capable of having children
C. capable of living harmoniously D. able to share an apartment or a house

A. plenty of B. lot C. little D. a wide range of
Câu 20: You should unplug the washing machine before removing its contents; _______ it may hurt
your gingers.
A. otherwise B. but C. although D. so
Câu 21: It is critical that the researcher _______ everything clearly to the participants before asking
them to complete the questionnaire.
A. must explain B. explains C. explain D. is explained
Câu 22: It is not polite _______ a party without thanking the host.
A. leave B. leaving C. to leave D. a leave
Câu 23: _______ every candidate has their own strong points.
A. Much B. Many C. Most D. Almost
Câu 24: _______ has Bob left without saying goodbye to everybody in the house.
A. Never B. Only is C. Often D. Just
Câu 25: He was very disappointed _______ his application for the job was turned down.
A. how B. when C. before D. while
Câu 26: When the manager announced the competition, _____ of the staff decided to enter it.
A. two thirds B. two three C. second three D. seconds third
Câu 27: You'd better not leave home _______ a raincoat. It is going to rain.
A. not with B. for C. with D. without
Câu 28: Once you know _____ a computer, you will be able to work as a secretary.
A. to use B. the use of C. use D. how to use
Câu 29: He wasn't noticed by _________ as he crept off the boat.
A. no one B. none C. anyone D. someone
Câu 30: If you need any _______. do let me know.
A. assistant B. assist C. assistance D. assisting
Câu 31: What my grandfather said
10
years ago about my future career _______ be true.
A. turned down to B. turning in to C. turned out to D. turned up
Câu 32: My two brothers have each got two sons, so I've got four _________ altogether.

that information would be available free, unlike other Internet encyclopedias at the time.
But Wales, like everyone else, believed that people with special knowledge were needed to write the
articles, and so he began by hiring experts. He soon changed his approach, however, as it took them a
long time to finish their work. He decided to open up the encyclopedia in a radical new way, so that
everyone would have access not only to the information, but also to the process of putting this
information online. To do this, he used what is known as "Wiki" software (from the Hawaiian word for
"fast"), which allows users to create or alter content on a web page. The system is very simple: When you
open the web site, you can simply search for information or you can log on to become a writer or editor of
articles. If you find an article that interests you-about your hometown, for example-you can correct it or
expand
it.
This process goes on until no one is interested in making any more changes.
Câu 39: Wikipedia is a(n) _______.
A. article B. dictionary C. book D. journal
Câu 40: Wikipedia is written by _______.
A. world experts B. millionaires C. paid writers D. normal people
Câu 41: The phrase "these writers" in line six of the first paragraph refers to _______.
A. ordinary readers B. ordinary people
C. encyclopedia experts D. every subject
Câu 42: The phrase "the word" in line two of the second paragraph refers to _______.
A. encyclopedia B. collection C. writing D. knowledge
Câu 43: Microsoft's Encarta is cited in the passage as an example of _______.
A. CD-ROM dictionary B. unupdateable online encyclopedia
C. printed encyclopedia D. online encyclopedia
Câu 44: The word "brainchild" in line 9 of the second paragraph of the passage can be best replaced by
_______.
A. born B. father C. product D. child
Câu 45: The word "approach" in line three of the third paragraph of the passage means _______.
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A. method B. writing C. idea D. time

Câu 49: A. where B. that C. as D. when
Câu 50: A. to B. for C. in order to D. as
Câu 51: A. understanding B. know C. to understand D. understand
Câu 52: A. have B. know C. take D. possess
Câu 53: A. conservative B. traditional C. conventional D. unusual
Câu 54: A. to act B. how to act C. action D. acting
Câu 55: A. but B. and C. neither D. or
Câu 56: A. consider B. make C. let D. use
Câu 57: A. On the other hand B. However C. Therefore D. At the same time
Câu 58: A. flesh B. eat C. experience D. consumption
Read the following passage and then choose the best answer to the question by circling the
corresponding letter A, B, C or D, from 59 to 68
No one can calculate the quantity of solid waste that has been dumped in the world's oceans, but
the total certainly exceeds many millions of tons. For example, from 1880 to 1895, 75 percent of the solid
waste from New York City was dumped untreated into the Atlantic Ocean. Although it is now prohibited
by law, the dumping of solid waste, including wastewater sludge, industrial waste, and high-level
radioactive waste were common in the United States until 1970. Cruise ships and huge floating fishing
factories still regularly dispose of their solid waste products directly into the ocean.
The earth naturally recycles water and refreshes the land in what is called the hydrological cycle. The
hydrological cycle not only renews the supply of water, but cleans it as well. The process begins as heat
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from the sun causes sea water, 97 percent of the earth's total water reserve, to evaporate and form clouds.
Because water evaporates at lower temperatures than most pollutants, the water vapor that rises from the
seas is relatively pure and free of the contaminants, which are left behind. Next, water returns to earth as
rain, which drains into streams and rivers and rushes toward the sea.
Chemicals, petroleum products, and other dangerous substances such as radioactive materials remain
in the ocean, polluting it permanently. The polluted ocean water kills fish or makes them dangerous to
eat, posing health problems for those who consume them. It kills the tiny sea creatures that are the source
of food for larger fish, sharks, and whales. It also spoils a source of great beauty and pleasure when some
solid waste is thrown onto beaches during storms. Discharged petroleum products are frequently found on

Câu 65: Which of the following is NOT referred to as a result of polluted ocean water?
A. harming people who eat seafood B. spoiling beach beauty
C. killing fish D. killing shore birds
Câu 66: Which of the following is NOT an example of fam1ing runoff?
A. road salt B. fertilizer C. pesticide D. manure
Câu 67: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The environment of industrial countries is more polluted than that of agricultural countries.
B. Developing countries do not need waste treatment plants yet.
C. It is expensive to build waste treatment plants.
D. The environment of developed countries is more polluted than that of poor countries.
Câu 68: Where is the passage most probably found?
A. in a bibliography B. in a social science report
C. in a tourism book D. in a geography book
WRITING
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Part1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it, from 69 to 73
Câu 69: "Don't forget to water the flowers for me, Tom
.”
Mother reminded …………………………………………………………………………
Câu 70: It is only a fifteen-minute drive from the airport to the city centre.
It takes ……………………………………………………………………… ……………
Câu 71: This book is very interesting to me.
I am …………………………………………………………………………………………
Câu 72: Whose clothes are these?
Who do…………………………………………………………………………………… ?
Câu 73: She hasn't gone to a dance since January.
The last …………………………………….………………………………………………
Part 2: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the school where you are studying.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………