Đề thi thử THPT quốc gia môn: Tiếng anh - Đề 2

rson 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, and performed well. The other twin, however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence as the other, performed even better. This case reflects the general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are developed. However, there is no link between intelligence and the socioeconomic level of a child’s family. In other words, it does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does not affect intelligence. Gifted people cannot be created by supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers, often because their parents had recognized their ability. These musicians then needed at least ten years’ hard work and training in order to reach the level they were capable of attaining. People who want to have very gifted children are given the following advice:
- Marry an intelligent person.
- Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the interests of the parents.
- Start a child’s education early but avoid pushing the child too hard.
- Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical instruments is essential for a child who wants to become an outstanding musician.
Question 45. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires __________.
A. an expensive education	B. good musical instruments
C. parental support and encouragement	D. wealthy and loving parents
Question 46. The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to_________.
A. other people 	B. other scientists	C. other children 	D. other geniuses
Question 47. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they found that__________.
A. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
C. ability depends both on intelligence and on environment
D. different twins generally have different levels of ability
Question 48. Scientists chose twins for their study because__________.
A. each twin has the same environment as his/her twin
B. they are born into the same family, hence the same upbringing
C. they have the same economic background and hence the same opportunities
D. they have the same genetic background, usually with similar intelligence
Question 49. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians in their development?
A. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then natured.
B. They practice playing their instruments for many years.
C. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas.
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic.
Question 50. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to follow_________.
A. only their interests in musical instruments
B. their parent’s interests
C. their own interests
D. only their interests in computer games
Question 51. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should avoid__________.
A. pushing their children too hard	B. letting them play their own way
C. permitting them to follow their own interests	D. starting their education at an early age
Question 52. 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 to have good health and good nourishment
B. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently
D. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard
Question 53. The word “favorable” in the passage mostly means_________.
A. “good for someone and making him/her likely to be successful”
B. “helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to other people”
C. “of high quality or an acceptable standard”
D. “under the control or in the power of somebody else”
Question 54. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________.
A. a child’s intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her parents
B. to become successful, a child needs both native intelligence and development
C. studying different twins is a useful scientific procedure
D. educational development depends completely on economic well-being
Read the following passage, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer. 
	History books recorded that the first film with sound was The Jazz Singer in 1927. But sound films, or talkies, did not suddenly appear after years of silent screenings. From the earliest public performances in 1896, films were accompanied by music and sound effects. These were produced by a single pianist, a small band, or a full-scale orchestra; large movie theatres could buy sound-effect machines. Research into sound that was reproduced at exactly at the same time as the pictures - called "synchronized sound" – began soon after the very first films were shown. With synchronized sound, characters on the movie screen could sing and speak. As early as 1896, the newly invented gramophone, which played a large disc carrying music and dialogue, was used as a sound system. The biggest disadvantage was that the sound and pictures could become unsynchronized if, for example, the gramophone needle jumped or if the speed of the projector changed. This system was only effective for a single song or dialogue sequence.
In the "sound-on-film" system, sound was recorded as a series of marks on celluloid which could be read by an optical sensor. These signals would be placed on the film alongside the image, guaranteeing synchronization. Short feature films were produced in this way as early as 1922. This system eventually brought us "talking pictures".
Question 55: The passage is mainly about the ______________.
A. research into sound reproduction.	B. development of sound with movies.
C. disadvantages of synchronized sound.	D. history of silent movies.
Question 56: According to the passage, films using sound effects were screened ___________.
A. as early as 1922	B. in 1927	C. before 1896	D. as early as 1896
Question 57: The word "screenings" is closest in meaning to "________________".
A. projections	B. revelations	C. demonstrations	D. diversions
Question 58: Which of the following is not mentioned as a producer of sound to accompany movies?
A. a Jazz Singer	B. a single pianist	C. a gramophone	D. a small band
Question 59: It can be inferred that ______________.
A. sound-effect machines were not common because they were expensive
B. gramophones were developed about the same time as moving pictures.
C. most movie theaters had a pianist
D. orchestras couldn't synchronize sound with the pictures
Question 60: According to the passage, gramophones were ineffective because they ______________.
A. were newly invented and still had imperfections.
B. changed speeds when the needle jumped.
C. were too large for most movie theaters.
D. got out of synchronization with the picture.
Question 61: The word "sequence" is closest in meaning to _________________
A. distribution	B. organization	C. interpretation	D. progression
Question 62: The phrase "these signals" refers to ______________.
A. sounds	B. marks	C. series	D. sensors
Question 63: According to the passage, sound-on-film guaranteed synchronization because the recording was ________.
A. inserted beside the image on the film	B. marked on the gramophone
C. read by an optical sensor	D. made during the film of the picture
Question 64: Short feature films produced as early as 1922 __________.
A. were recorded by optical sensors	B. preceding talking pictures
C. were only effective for dialogue sequences	D. put musicians out of work
WRITING 
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 
Question 65: I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
à After 	
Question 66: I have never been to Liverpool in my life .
à Never 	
Question 67: Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
à It 	
Question 68: The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
à The sea was too 	
Question 69: The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them. 
à They’re such 	
Part II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph to introduce about one of the famous places in Vietnam
Người soạn:
Nguyễn Thành Phương
Question 65: I spent seven years at secondary school and then I went to university.
à After having spent seven years at secondary school I went to university.
Question 66: I have never been to Liverpool in my life .
à Never have I been to Liverpool in my life.
Question 67: Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
à It can’t be denied that she has the beautiful voice.
Question 68: The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
à The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming
Question 69: The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them. 
àThey’re such easy questions that everyone can answer them.