Đề thi thử Đại học - Cao đẳng lần II năm học 2012-2013 môn: Tiếng anh; khối D + A1

h money for the rest of the month. 
 A. estimates B. calculations C. suspicions D. expectation 
Question 52: James Cook,______ , also discovered tje Hawaiian Islands. 
A. by exploring the South Sea he reached Australia B. explored the South Sea and reaching Australia 
C. who explored the South Sea and reached Australia D. Explored the South Sea then reached Australia 
Question 53: ______ should a young child be allowed to play with fireworks without adult supervision 
 A. Under no circumstances B. No sooner than C. Always D. Only when 
Question 54: We got on well when we shared a flat,______. 
A. in spite of the difference in our old B. despite her being much older than me 
C. in spite the fact that I was much older than her D. although the difference in our age 
Question 55: "We're going to the seaside." "Can ______ ?" 
A. I come as well B. also I come C. I too come D. I as well come 
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 56 to 65. 
Although noise, commonly defined as unwanted sound, is a widely recognized form of pollution, it is very difficult to 
measure because the discomfort experienced by different individuals is highly subjective and, therefore, variable. Exposure to 
lower levels of noise may be slightly irritating, whereas exposure to higher levels may actually cause hearing loss. Particularly 
in congested urban areas, the noise produced as a by-product of our advancing technology causes physical and psychological 
harm, and detracts from the quality of life for those who are exposed to it. 
Unlike the eyes, which can be covered by the eyelids against strong light, the ear has no lid, and is, therefore, always 
open and vulnerable; noise penetrates without protection. 
Noise causes effects that the hearer cannot control and to which the body never becomes accustomed. Loud noises 
instinctively signal danger to any organism with a hearing mechanism, including human beings. In response, heartbeat and 
respiration accelerate, blood vessels constrict, the skin pales and muscles tense. In fact, there is a general increase in 
functioning brought about by the flow of adrenaline released in response to fear, and some of these responses persist even 
longer than the noise, occasionally as long as thirty minutes after the sound has ceased. 
Because noise is unavoidable in a complex, industrial society, we are constantly responding in the same way that we 
would respond to danger. Recently, researchers have concluded that noise and our response may be much more than an 
annoyance. It may be a serious threat to physical and psychological health and well-being, causing damage not only to the ear 
and brain but also to the heart and stomach. We have long known that hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health 
problem, but now we are learning that some of us with heart disease and ulcers may be victims of noise as well. Fetuses 
exposed to noise tend to be overactive, they cry easily, and they are more sensitive to gastrointestinal problems after birth. In 
addition, the psychic effect of noise is very important. Nervousness, irritability, tension, and anxiety increase, affecting the 
quality of rest during sleep, and the efficiency of activities during waking hours, as well as the way that we interact with each 
other. 
Question 56: Which of the following is the author's main point? 
A. Noise may pose a serious threat to our physical and psychological health. 
B. Loud noises signal danger. 
C. Hearing loss is America's number one nonfatal health problem. 
D. The ear is not like the eye. 
Question 57: According to the passage, what is noise? 
 A. Unwanted sound B. A by-product of technology 
C. Physical and psychological harm D. Congestion 
Question 58: Why is noise difficult to measure? 
A. It causes hearing loss B. All people do not respond to it the same way 
C. It is unwanted D. People become accustomed to it. 
Question 59: The word congested in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by 
A. hazardous B. polluted C. crowded D. rushed 
Question 60: It can be inferred from the passage that the eye ______. 
A. responds to fear B. enjoys greater protection than the ear 
C. increases functions D. is damaged by noise 
Question 61: According to the passage, people respond to loud noises in the same way that they respond to _____. 
A. annoyance B. disease C. damage D. danger 
Question 62: The word accelerate in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______. 
A. decrease B. alter C. increase D. release 
Question 63:The word it in the first paragraph refers to 
A. the noise B. the quality of life C. advancing technology D. a by-product 
Question 64: With which of the following statements would the author most probably agree? 
A. Noise is not a serous problem today B. Noise is America's number one problem. 
C. Noise is an unavoidable problem in an industrial society D. Noise is a complex problem 
Question 65: The phrase as well in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______. 
A. after all B. also C. instead D. regardless 
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction. 
Question 66: One of the greatest factors hindering efficient farming and agricultural development since 
 A B C 
the war have been the lack of information. 
 D 
Question 67: A number of large insurance companies has their headquarters in the capital city. 
 A B C D 
Question 68: Happy people find it easily to get to sleep and they sleep soundly 
 A B C D 
Question 69: The professor decided to allow the students taking the exam a second time because of the low score. 
 A B C D 
Question 70: New laws should be introduced to reduce the number of traffic in the city center. 
 A B C D 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the 
following questions. 
Question 71: In spite of his tiredness, Joe managed to finish his work. 
A. Although he is tired, Joe managed to finish his work. 
B. Joe managed to finish his work but he was tired.. 
C. Despite he was tired, Joe managed to finish his work. 
D. Tired as he seemed to be, Joe managed to finish his work. 
Question 72: It is possible that we won't have to take an entrance exam this year. 
A. Perhaps we don't have to take an entrance exam this year. 
B. We must take an entrance exam this year. 
C. We mightn't take an entrance exam this year. 
D. It is very likely that we will take an entrance exam this year. 
Question 73: It's ages since I last saw a Hollywood film. 
A. I saw a last Hollywood film since ages ago. B. I haven't seen a Hollywool film for a long time. 
C. I haven't seen any Hollywood films before. D. It's ages because I last saw a Hollywood film. 
Question 74: He offered to help her with the heavy suitcase, which was kind. 
A. The suitcase which he offered to help her with was kind. 
B. It was kind of him to offer to help her with the suitcase 
C. He offered to help her but the suitcase was too heavy. 
D. It was kind of her to have him help with the suitcase 
Question 75: Mary apologises for having kept them waiting. 
A. Mary has been waiting for them so long time. 
B. Mary is sorry they were very late. 
C. Mary says they called to say they will be late. 
D. Mary is sorry that she made them wait for her. 
Question 76: I'd rather stay home than go out with him. 
A. I'd prefer to stay home to going out with him. 
B. I'd better stay home than go out with him. 
C. I don't want to go out with him so I choose to stay home. 
D. I decide to stay home instead going out with him. 
Question 77: If he could speak French, he would be able to get a job there. 
A. He couldn't speak French so he wasn't given the job there. 
B. He can't speak French, so he won't be able to get a job there. 
C. He can't speak French because he won't get a job there. 
D. He wishes he can speak French and worked there. 
Question 78: "Why didn't you join your friends on the trip?" she asked. 
A. She asked me why I didn't join her friends on the trip. 
B. She wanted to know why I hadn't joined my friends on the trip. 
C. She asked for the reason I hadn't joined my friends on the trip. 
D. She asked me why didn't I join my friends on the trip. 
Question 79: You should have had your eyes tested though it's necessary. 
A. You haven't had your eyes tested though it's necessary 
B. Your eyes should be tested a long time ago. 
C. You had your eyes tested a long time ago. 
D. It's a long time ago since you have had your eyes tested. 
Question 80: I wish we had gone somewhere else for the holiday. 
A. If only we went somewhere else for the holiday. 
B. It's a pity we didn't go there for the holiday. 
C. If we had gone for a holiday, I would have gone somewhere else. 
D. I regret not having gone somewhere else for the holiday. 
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 TRƯỜNG THPT PHÙ NINH ĐÁP ÁN THI THỬ ĐH - CĐ LẦN I NĂM HỌC 2012 - 2013 
 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH - KHỐI D + A1 
 Hướng dẫn chấm: Mỗi đáp án đúng được 0,125 đ (80 câu x 0,125 = 10 điểm) 
Mã đề: 168 
Câu 01 C Câu 21 D Câu 41 D Câu 61 D 
Câu 02 C Câu 22 C Câu 42 B Câu 62 C 
Câu 03 C Câu 23 A Câu 43 A Câu 63 A 
Câu 04 D Câu 24 D Câu 44 C Câu 64 C 
Câu 05 A Câu 25 B Câu 45 B Câu 65 B 
Câu 06 A Câu 26 A Câu 46 C Câu 66 D 
Câu 07 C Câu 27 D Câu 47 D Câu 67 B 
Câu 08 B Câu 28 C Câu 48 B Câu 68 B 
Câu 09 D Câu 29 B Câu 49 C Câu 69 B 
Câu 10 B Câu 30 D Câu 50 D Câu 70 C 
Câu 11 B Câu 31 B Câu 51 B Câu 71 D 
Câu 12 A Câu 32 D Câu 52 C Câu 72 C 
Câu 13 C Câu 33 B Câu 53 A Câu 73 B 
Câu 14 D Câu 34 A Câu 54 B Câu 74 B 
Câu 15 B Câu 35 B Câu 55 A Câu 75 D 
Câu 16 D Câu 36 D Câu 56 A Câu 76 C 
Câu 17 C Câu 37 A Câu 57 A Câu 77 B 
Câu 18 B Câu 38 C Câu 58 B Câu 78 B 
Câu 19 A Câu 39 C Câu 59 C Câu 79 A 
Câu 20 C Câu 40 B Câu 60 B Câu 80 D