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ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA
LẦN 1 NĂM HỌC: 2014-2015
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
(80 câu trắc nghiệm)
Mã đề thi
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Họ, tên thí sinh:............................................................................... Số báo danh: .............................
Lớp: 12 A ……..
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.
There is a common expression in the English language referring to a blue moon. When people say something that
happens “only once in a blue moon”, they mean that it happens only very rarely, once in a great while. This
expression has been around for at least a century and a half; there are references to this expression that date from
the second half of the nineteenth century.
The expression “a blue moon” has come to refer to the second full moon occurring in any given calendar month.
A second full moon is called a blue moon not because it is particularly blue or is any different in hue from the first
full moon of the month. Instead, it is called a blue moon because it is so rare. The moon needs a little more than 29
days to complete its cycle from full moon to full moon. Because every month except February has more than 29 days,
every month will have at least one full moon (except the 28-day February, which will have a full moon unless there
is a full moon at the very end of January and another full moon at the very beginning of Match). It is on the occasion
when a given calendar month has a second full moon that a blue moon occurs. This does not happen very often, only
three or four times in a decade.
The blue moons of today are called blue moons because of their rarity and not because of their color; however,
the expression “blue moon” may have come into existence in reference to unusual circumstances in which the moon
actually appeared blue. Certain natural phenomena of gigantic proportions can actually change the appearance of
the moon from Earth. The eruption of the Krakatao volcano in 1883 left dust particles in the atmosphere, which
clouded the sun and gave the moon a bluish tint. This particular occurrence of the blue moon may have given rise to


Câu 4: Which of the following dates can be a blue moon day?
A. February 28th

B. November 30th

C. August 22nd

D. March 4th

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Câu 5: It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. the blue moon is bigger but darker than the first full moon
B. the occasion of the blue moon happens every four years
C. natural activities on Earth can alter the look of the moon
D. the expression “once in a blue moon” is used only when blue moon appears
Câu 6: The phrase “come into existence” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by “__________.”
A. comprised

B. been overlooked

C. associated

D. been created

Câu 7: It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. full moon happens after a volcanic eruption


the original one from 11 to 15.
Câu 11: I remember telling you about the due day of the exam paper.
A. I remember I have told you when the exam paper is due.
B. I think I have told you about the exam paper’s due.
C. I remember to tell you when the exam paper was due.
D. I think I have told you when you sit for the exam.
Câu 12: Alfred said to John, “I didn’t use your computer! Someone else did, not me.”
A. Alfred said to John that he hadn’t used his computer, saying that someone else had.
B. Alfred told John that he hadn’t used his computer, saying that someone else had.
C. Alfred refused to use John’s computer, saying that someone else had.
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D. Alfred denied having used John’s computer, saying that someone else had.
Câu 13: People say he did it for his own sake.
A. He is said to do it for his own sake.

B. He is said to have done it for his own sake.

C. It is said to do it for his own sake.

D. He is said that he did it his own sake

Câu 14: Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A. We almost missed the train.

B. Because the train left late, we had no trouble catching it.

C. We left to late to catch the train.


B. The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
C. The coffee was so strong that we couldn’t sleep.
D. We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.
Câu 20: The little boy pretended to be sick. He wanted to stay home from school.
A. The little boy pretended to be sick although he stayed home from school.
B. The little boy pretended to be sick because he would stay home from school.
C. The little boy pretended to be sick so that he could stay home from school.
D. the little boy pretended to be sick whereas he wanted to stay home from school.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the rest in each of the following sentences from 21 to 22.

Câu 21:

A. thankful

B. themselves

C. theatre

D. theorist

Câu 22:

A. hearable

B. nearly

C. sear

D. overheard

B. the way to use less energy
C. the difficulties in finding new sources of energy
D. the advantages and disadvantages of some sources of energy
Câu 24: The word “dwindling” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “__________.”
A. rocketing

B. declining

C. doubling

D. distributing

Câu 25: According to the passage, which of the following is the limitation of natural gas?
A. It is difficult to be collected
B. It is expensive
C. It is polluted
D. It is inaccessible for people who live far away the cities
Câu 26: What does the word “its” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. modern civilization

B. oil

C. natural gas

D. coal

Câu 27: The word “drawbacks” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “__________.”
A. objections

B. methods

D. An effective way to harness wind power has not been figured out.
Câu 32: The author of this passage is trying to __________.
A. support scientists in their search for new sources of energy
B. present some new sources of energy
C. explain the benefits and shortcomings of some kinds of energy
D. calculate the energy demands of the future
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
option for each of the blank from 33 to 42.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and
spring, some schools (33)__________ a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. The
academic year, September to June, is divided (34)__________ three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in
September, January, and March; the summer quarter, June to August, is composed (35)__________ shorter
sessions of varying length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the 36)__________ side, students
who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may (37)__________ advantage of the
opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their
programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any of the (38)__________ quarters. Finally, since
the physical facilities are kept in (39)________ year round, the resources are used efficiently to serve the greatest
number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty (40)__________ that the eleven-week
term is simply not long enough for them to cover the material required by most college courses. Students also find it
difficult to complete the assignments in such a short (41)__________ of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system, some colleges and
universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In four weeks, faculty and students have more time to
cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides more options for admission during
the year and (42)_________ the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.
(From Barron’s TOEFL)

Câu 33:

A. monitor


B. true

C. plus

D. right

Câu 37:

A. take

B. make

C. have

D. win

Câu 38:

A. several

B. other

C. few

D. every

Câu 39:

A. operating


A. accelerates

B. levels off

C. integrates

D. exaggerates

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 43 to 45.
Câu 43: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. wanted to continue

B. felt sorry for us

C. refused to change his decision

D. changed his decision

Câu 44: It takes me 15 minutes to get ready.
A. to wake up

B. to get up

C. to go

D. to prepare

Câu 45: Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.

Câu 48:

A. presentation

B. magnificent

C. optimistic

D. residential

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
from 49 to 53.
Câu 49: Marathon runners are prone (A) to stress fractures and a large (B) number (C) of feet ailments.(D)
Câu 50: All of (A) mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly (B) among (C) the friendliest (D) to humans.
Câu 51: The prisoner is (A) known to escape (B) 3 days ago. (C) The police are looking (D) for him.
Câu 52: Alexander Graham Bell was once (A) a teacher who ran (B) a school with (C) the deaf (D) in
Massachusetts.

Câu 53: The main rotor and tail (A) rotor of a helicopter make (B) the same (C) job as the wings, (D) propellers,
and rudder of an airplane.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions from 54 to 55.
Câu 54: The new law to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. protect

B. eliminate

C. preserve



D. put on

Câu 58: I’ll never forget the time when I __________ you at my boyfriend’s house last year.
A. took in

B. made up

C. follow up

D. ran into

Câu 59: By suddenly canceling their trip, they __________ me by surprise.
A. took

B. had

C. won

D. made

Câu 60: They finally _________ the celebration after the sudden pause.
A. consumed

B. assumed

C. resumed

D. presumed


B. over

C. on

D. out

Câu 65: __________, they decided not to go to Australia for their holidays but went to America instead.
A. At the end

B. In the least

C. At least

D. In the end

Câu 66: __________ the lazy boy passed the difficult exam surprised the whole school.
A. That

B. While

C. When

D. Because

Câu 67: The entrance exam is __________ far more difficult than the end-of-term one.
A. from

B. by

C. in

D. hasn’t come

Câu 71: The number of the months in a year __________ twelve.
A. were

B. was

C. are

D. is

Câu 72: “Joseph’s English __________, isn’t it?” – “Yes. He __________ American television programs every
day since he first arrived in San Diego. Soon he will be totally fluent.”

A. has really improved – has been watching

B. really improved - watches

C. is really improving - watches

D. is really improving – has been watching

Câu 73: __________ Albert is late, let’s begin without him.
A. Consequently

B. However

C. Since

D. Nevertheless


B. had it not been

C. had it not been for

D. hadn’t it been for

Câu 78: “Would you mind if I sat at your desk for a moment?” – “__________”
A. Good for you

B. No. Just go ahead

C. Certainly. Please take a seat

D. Don’t mind if I do

Câu 79: “In my opinion, using candles during Earth Hour is much more wasteful.” – “__________”
A. That would be great

B. How nice of you to say so

C. You can say that again. I can’t follow you

D. Yeah! I couldn’t agree more

Câu 80: “I’m sorry, but I can’t help you with this”.” – “__________”
A. It doesn’t matter. Don’t mention it

B. Thanks a lot. I can do it myself


12. D

22. D

32. C

42. A

52. C

62. D

72. D

3. C

13. B

23. D

33. B

43. C

53. B

63. B

73. C


75. D

6. D

16. B

26. A

36. C

46. D

56. C

66. A

76. D

7. D

17. A

27. D

37. A

47. A

57. A


59. A

69. A

79. D

10. A

20. C

30. A

40. B

50. A

60. C

70. A

80. C

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