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NGUYỄN QUANG DIÊUĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012-2013
(LẦN 1)

Môn: Tiếng Anh; Khối A1 và D1
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
(Đề thi gồm 6 trang - 80 câu trắc nghiệm)

Họ, tên thí sinh: ................................................Số báo danh: ………….
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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.
Vincent Van Gogh was born in Groot Zundert, in The Netherlands on March 30
th
1853, to
parents Theodorus Van Gogh, a preacher, and Ana Cornelia Carbentus. In 1869 at the age of 16, Van
Gogh began a career, not as a painter, but as an art dealer with the firm Goupil & Cie. He spent 7
years at Goupil & Cie where daily contacts with works of art kindled his appreciation of paintings and
drawings. Gradually Vincent lost interest in his work and decided to try his hand teaching at a
Catholic School for boys. His growing interest in religion and his desire to help the poor eventually
drove him to become a clergyman. In 1878, he became a lay preacher in one of the most
impoverished regions in Western Europe: the coal-mining district of The Borinage in Belgium.
Vincent sympathized with the poverty-stricken miners and gave away most of his food and clothing to

B. his sympathizing with the miners
C. the church discharging him of his duty
D. the church giving food and clothing to the miners
Question 4. The word “deteriorated” in paragraph 2 is closest meaning to “_________”.
A. detested B. became worse and worse
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C. developed D. turned down

Question 5. Vincent and Clasina’s relationship was stormy because of ________.
A. his devotion to art B. the stress of living in poor conditions
C. her children D. their tame personalities
Question 6. Vincent first went into an asylum because _______.
A. he painted Starry Night B. he was epileptic
C. he cut off part of his ear D. he was insane throughout his life
Question 7. Vincent went to Aries because ________
A. he did not get along with his brother, Theo
B. he wanted to live in Gauguin’s house in Aries
C. he wanted to live in a bigger city
D. he disliked big cities
Question 8. Vincent moved to Paris ________.
A. in order to evolve as an artist B. to live with his brother
C. to meet other artists D. to live with Paul Gauguin
Question 9. Van Gogh was believed to be ________.
A. insane B. a loner C. epileptic D. an inadequate painter
Question 10. The word “episode” in paragraph 3 refers to “_________”.
A. important event in his life B. unbelievable fact

college.

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best built from
the prompts given
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Question 16. castle/ build/ 200 years ago/ fall down/ last storm.A. The castle built 200 years ago has fallen down in the last storm.
B. The castle built 200 years ago fell down in the last storm.
C. The castle built 200 years ago was fallen down in the last storm.
D. The castle which built 200 years ago was fallen down in the last storm.
Question 17. opinion/ election/ fair
A. According to my opinion, the election was unfair.
B. In my opinion, I think the election was unfair.
C. In my opinion, the election was unfair.
D. My opinion was unfair about the election.
Question 18. I/ see/ board / without/ glasses/.
A. Without wearing my glasses, I can’t almost see nothing on the board.
B. Without wearing my glasses, nothing on the board can be seen by myself.
C. I can’t even see nothing on the board without any glasses.
D. I can hardly see anything on the board without wearing my glasses.
Question 19. When/ you/ make/ mind/ university/ attend?
A. When are you going to make up your mind about which university to attend?
B. When are you going to make your mind about which university to attend?
C. When are you making up your mind the university that you attend?
D. When will you make up your mind which university to attend?

Levels of Vocabulary
Most languages have several levels of vocabulary that may be used by the same
speakers. In English, at least three have been identified and described.
Standard usage includes those words and expressions understood, used, and
accepted by a majority of the speakers of a language in any situation regardless of the
level of formality. As such, these words and expressions are well defined and listed in
standard dictionaries. Colloquialisms, on the other hand, are familiar words and idioms
that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and used in informal speech or
writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations. Almost all idiomatic
expressions are colloquial language. Slang, refers to words and expressions understood
by a large number of speakers but not accepted as appropriate formal usage by the
majority. Colloquial expressions and even slang may be found in standard dictionaries
but will be so identified. Both colloquial usage and slang are more common in speech
than writing.
Colloquial speech often passes into standard speech. Some slang also passes into
standard speech, but other slang expressions enjoy momentary popularity followed by
obscurity. In some cases, the majority never accepts certain slang phrases but
nevertheless retains them in their collective memories. Every generation seems to require
its own set of words to describe familiar objects and events.
It has been pointed out by a number of linguists that three cultural conditions are
necessary for the creation of a large body of slang expressions. First, the introduction
and acceptance of new objects and situations in the society; second, a diverse population
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B. It is limited to written language
C. It is only understood by the upper classes
D. It can be used in formal and informal settings
Question 27. The word “them” in line 17 refers to ________.
A. slang phrases B. words C. the majority D. memories
Question 28. The author mentions all of the following as requirements for slang expressions to be
created EXCEPT ________.
A. new situations B. a number of linguists
C. interaction among diverse groups D. new generation
Question 29. It can be inferred from the passage that the author ________.
A. does not approve of either slang or colloquial speech in any situation
B. approves of slang and colloquial speech in appropriate situations
C. approves of colloquial speech in some situations, but not slang
D. does not approve of colloquial usage in writing
Question 30. What does the author mean by the statement in line 6-8: “Colloquialisms, on the other
hand, are familiar words and idioms that are understood by almost all speakers of a language and
used in informal speech or writing, but not considered acceptable for more formal situations.”?
A. Informal language contains colloquialisms, which are not found in more formal language.
B. Familiar situations that are experienced by most people are called colloquialisms.
C. Familiar words and phrases are found in both speech and writing in formal settings.
D. Most of the speakers of a language can used both formal and informal speech in their
appropriate situations.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word for each of the blanks
A FAMOUS WRITER
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Joanne Rowling became famous almost overnight. She is the (31) ________ of a highly
successful series of books for young people.

meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 41. When I mentioned the party, he was all ears.
A. partially deaf B. listening attentively
C. listening neglectfully D. deaf
Question 42. The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be
well-informed.
A. easily seen B. suspicious C. popular D. beautiful

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 43. - “He’s not interested in Physics, is he?”
- “_________”
A. No problem! B. No, he isn’t, I’m afraid.
C. Yes, he is not at all. D. I promise he isn’t.
Question 44. - “How kind, you really shouldn’t have bothered!”
- “_________.”
A. It was nothing, really B. Don’t worry, I didn’t bother
C. Why not? I was happy D. It was a very good thing
Question 45. - “The exam test is the hardest one we’ve ever had this term!”
- “ _________ but I think it’s quite easy.”
A. I couldn’t agree more B. You’re absolutely right