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TRƯỜNG THPT THUẬN THÀNH SỐ 1 ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 2 NĂM HỌC : 2014-2015
Môn Tiếng anh lớp 10
Thời gian làm bài : 90 phút; không kể thời gian giao đề Họ và tên thí sinh: ……….... Số báo danh: ………. . Mã đề: 306
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each questions:
Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Washington State. He grew up in a rich family. His parents sent him to a private school. There he met his business partner, Paul Alien. When they were in the eighth grade, they were writing programs for business computers.
In 1973, Gates was accepted at Harvard University. His parents were happy. They thought he would get over his obsession with _ and become a lawyer like his father. Two years later, Gates dropped out of Harvard to work on a computer program with his friend Allen. They worked eighteen hours a day in a dormitory room at Harvard. They were writing the program that would run one of the first personal computers. In 1975, they created a company called Microsoft to sell their product.
Allen became ill with cancer and left Microsoft in 1983. He recovered a few years later and started his own company. Meanwhile, Microsoft became a giant company. By 1990, at the age of thirty-four, Gates was the youngest billionaire in the history of the United States. He was the "King of Software". He achieved his success with a lot of hard work. For more than ten years, he worked sixteen-hour days, seven days a week.
He had a dream and the will to succeed. By 1997, he was the richest man in the United States.
1. According to the passage,
a. Bill Gate's parents wanted him to become a computer programmer.
b. Bill Gates and Paul Allen created Microsoft because they want to sell their program for personal computers
c. Paul Alien left Microsoft because he wanted to start his own company.
d. Bill Gates met his business partner at Harvard.
2. How old was Bill Gates when he became the richest man in the United States?
a. 34 b. 51 c. 42 d. 44
3. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text?
a. In a few years, Microsoft became a very large company.
b. Bill Gates and Paul Allen first wrote programs for business computers when they were about fifteen.
c. Bill Gates earned his success by working very hard.
d. Bill Gates is the richest man in the United States.
4. According to the writer,
a. people cannot live without personal computers b. computers play an important part of our lives c. Bill Gates invented personal computers
d. Bill Gates is the most important people in computer science 5. The words dropped out of in line 10 mean
a. graduated from b. got over
c. took part in d. stopped taking class at
Choose the word that has the underlined parts pronounced differently from the rest:
6. a. call b. cup c. coat d. ceiling
7. a. house b. hour c. hundred d. head
8. a. chemist b. chair c. cheap d. child
9. a. monk b. son c. gone d. done
10. a. massage b. package c. postage d. advantage
11. a. where b. here c. there d. their
12.a. think b. that c. thorough d. thank
13.a. afterwards b. advise c. agree d. allow
14. a. says b. plays c. days d. raise
15. a. clothes b. gone c. drove d. ghost
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Choose the part that needs correcting in each sentence:
16. The man of whom the red car is parked in front of your house is a prominent physician in this town.
a. Of whom the b. parked c. of your house d. prominent
17. The director felt badly about not giving Mary the position that she had sought with his company
a. Badly b. not giving c. that d. had sought
18. It is difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on.
a. Difficult b. to sleep c. having d. to lie on
19. Anybody who plans to attend the meeting ought send a short note to the chaiman.
a. Who plans b. to attend c. ough send d. to the chairman
20. I telephoned to my friend and he came round and help me.
a. To b. and c. round d. and
21. I waited for him for an hour despite of the freezing weather.
a. For b. for c. of d. freezing
22. Dr. Harler, which is the professor for this class, will be absent this week because of illness.
a. Which b. will be c. this week d. of illness
23. It’s very kind of you to invite for me to stay with you.
a. kind b. of c. stay d. for
24. As soon as I will get the dates, I’ll let you know but I don’t expect I’ll be able to come.
a. Will b. know c. but d. I’ll
25. When I was first arrived in London for studying English, I thought I would spend most of my spare time.
a. Was b. for c. would d. of
Choose the best option to complete the sentences:
26. The best way of writing a composition in a foreign language is to try and write ……….thinking in your own language.
a. expect b. without c. unless d. apart from
27. She demanded that she ………allowed to meet her son in prison.
a. was b. would be c. be d. were.
28. All foreign language learners ……….the advanced ones need practice.
a. as well as b. with c. along with d. even
29. The children won’t go to sleep …………we leave a light on outside their bedroom.
a. except b. but c. unless d. otherwise
30. Mr. Smith was ……..in a road accident.
a. wronged b. wounded c. injured d. damaged
31. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one…..to hospital.
a. has taken b. has been taking c. was taken d. was taking 32. We wondered who was going to pay for the ………window.
a. broken b. break c. breaking d. broke
33. The doctor made me ………..in bed for a week.
a. staying b. stay c. stayed d. to stay
34. His performance was ………., the audience was very delighted.
a. unmarked b. worthless c. faultless d. imperfect 35. When I was a boy, I …tea to coffee.
a. preferred b. was c. had d. have
36. Please remember ……..this exercise.
a. to do b. doing c. do d. to be doing
37. I was sitting in a café……..afternoon when I saw the Prime Minister pass by.
a. the b. one c. a d. an
38. It all depends on ……….you want to consult with.
a. who b. whom c. for whom d. of whom
39. I asked her ……….
a. where did she live c. where she lived
b. where she lives d. where does she live
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40. He’d rather ……….than rich.
a. clever b. to be clever c. be clever d. being clever 41. John is always late for class, …………..annoys the teacher.
a. which b. this c. what d. that
42. Now I don’t go to school on foot as I ………
a. had been b. did c. used to d. was
43. They gave a clear ………..of their intentions.
a. demonstration b. demonstrative c. demonstrate d. demonstrating 44. We’ve lost her phone number, which makes it difficult ………….her.
a. contact b. to contact c. contacted d. contacting 45. What do you do………a living? – I work as a fashion model.
a. in b. for c. of d. with
Choose the most suitable option to complete the passage:
What do you do at the weekend? Some (46)… like to stay at home, but (47)… like to go for a walk or play football. My friend Jack works (48)… a factory during the week. At the weekend, he (49)… the same thing. On Saturday, he (50)… his car on Sunday, he goes with his family to a village (51)… the country. His uncle and aunt have a farm there. It isn’t (52)… but (53)… so much to do on a farm. The children help with the animals and give (54).. food. At the end of the day, they (55)… hungry.
46. a. one b. ones c. people d. peoples
47. a. another b. other c. others d. other ones
48. a. hard in b. hardly in c. hard on d. hardly on
49. a. makes always b. does always c. always makes d. always does
50. a. wash b. watch c. washes d. watches
51. a. into b. on c. in d. at
52. a. a big b. on big c. big one d. a big one
53. a. it’s always b. there’s always c. always it’s d. always there’s
54. a. it his b. its there c. they its d. them their
55. a. all have b. have all c. all are d. are all
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question:
One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heart and brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines, industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that are usually accomplished by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts, industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can be programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their greatest use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
56. The paragraph following this passage would most likely be about...
a. types and uses of automated machines.
b. how industrial robots are used in exploration.
c. the uses of the microcomputer.
d. how robots assemble mechanical components.
57. This passage would most likely be found in ...
a. an entertainment magazine. b. a medical journal.
c. a book of short stories. d. a popular science journal.
58. The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to ...
a. describe the industrial robot and its uses.
b. narrate a story about the industrial robot.
c. compare the industrial robot to human factory workers.
d. argue the advantages of the industrial robot.
59. The author's reaction to an innovative form of transportation, such as the electric car, would most likely be ...
a. positive b. negative c. confusion d. surprise
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60. It can be concluded from this passage that...
a. robots will never replace human factory workers.
b. industrial robots are not as versatile as automated machines.
c. the microcomputer will soon be used in automated machines.
d. additional uses will be found for the industrial robot.
Choose the word which has the OPPOSITE meaning with the underlined one:
61.It is an enjoyable way to relax.
a. incorrect b. improper c. hateful d. unpleasant
62. The villagers had to work very hard on the fields all day, but there was not enough food for them.
a. deficient b. few c. little d. tiny
63. They had to think of some other ways of bettering their lives.
a. worsening b. cutting` c. killing d. hurting 64. Keep only fish that you will eat; release the rest.
a. catch b. hold c. take d. have
65. Rearrange the following sentences to make a letter of acceptance responding to an invitation to spend a weekend in the country.
a. dislike b. disagreement c. rebuke d. refusal
Choose the word which has the CLOSEST meaning with the underlined one:
66. The floor was covered in tiny pieces of paper.
a. unimportant b. many c. very large d. extremely small 67. If modern technology did not exist, we would never have such precious information.
a. valuable b. precise c. confidential d. detailed 68. Sperm whale population is at risk due to hunting.
a. in extinction b. in danger c. on the decrease d. in fewness 69. Laws have been introduced to prohibit the killing of endangered animals.
a. advised b. decreased c. ban d. encouraged 70. The cattle drank from a river polluted with toxic chemicals..
a. waste b. colorless c. odorless d. poisonous Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning with the given above:
71. Tom said he would pay when he had enough money.
a. Tom had enough money, so he paid me.
b. When Tom pays me, I’ll have enough money.
c. Tom has enough money, but he still hasn’t paid me.
d. Tom couldn’t pay me then because he didn’t have enough money.
72. Jean has been to London.
a. Jean has just left for London and will be soon there.
b. Jean left some time ago, and she is still in London now.
c. Jean has visited many times in the past.
d. Jean has visited London at some time but isn’t there now.
73. Without money for food and drink he will die.
a. When he dies, he will have no money for food and drink.
b. He will die if he has no money for food and drink
c. He will spend his money on food and drink, and then he will die.
d. He’s going to die, so money for food and drink is no good for him.
74. Why don’t you wear a hat when it is raining?
a. It’s better if you wear a hat in the rain.
b. When it’s raining, why do you wear a hat?
c. Do you or don’t you wear a hat when it’s raining?
d. 4It’s not raining, so why are you wearing a hat?
75. I don’t know her phone number, so I can’t call her yet.
a. I know her phone number but I haven’t called her.
b. You didn’t give me her phone number, and I didn’t call her.
c. I will look up her phone number and I call her.
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d. If I knew her phone number, I’d call her.
76. Although she felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jane.
A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jane.
b. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jane.
c. She wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jane.
d. Sue stayed up late talking to Jane. As a result, she was tired.
77. It’s ages since I last saw a good cowboy film.
a. I have seen this cowboy film for ages.
b. I haven’t seen a good cowboy film since ages.
c. I haven’t seen a good cow boy film for ages.
d. The cowboy film has been good for ages.
78. I can’t come to the party because I am too busy.
a. I am busy enough to come to the party.
b. Because of my being so busy, I can’t come to the party.
c. I’m not too busy to come to the party.
d. I can’t come to your party if I’m not very busy.
79. Would you mind waiting outside the office?
a. Did you wait outside the office?
b. Did you see anyone waiting outside the office?
c. Will you wait outside the office?
d. Do you enjoy waiting outside the office?
80. If he wrote to her, she would be happy.
a. She isn’t happy because he doesn’t write to her.
b. When he wrote to her, she wasn’t happy.
c. She’s happy because he has written to her.
d. He didn’t write to her, so she wasn’t happy.
The end
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TRƯỜNG THPTTHUẬN THÀNH SỐ 1 ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG LẦN 2 NĂM HỌC : 2014-2015
Môn : Tiếng anh lớp 10
Thời gianlàm bài: 90 phút; không kể thời gian giao đề Họ và tên thí sinh: ……….... Số báo danh: ………… Mã đề : 407
Choose the word that has the underlined parts pronounced differently from the rest:
1. a. chemist b. chair c. cheap d. child
2. a. monk b. son c. gone d. done
3. a. massage b. package c. postage d. advantage
4. a. where b. here c. there d. their
5.a. think b. that c. thorough d. thank
6. a. call b. cup c. coat d. ceiling
7. a. house b. hour c. hundred d. head
8.a. afterwards b. advise c. agree d. allow
9. a. says b. plays c. days d. raise
10. a. clothes b. gone c. drove d. ghost
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question:
Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Washington State. He grew up in a rich family. His parents sent him to a private school. There he met his business partner, Paul Alien. When they were in the eighth grade, they were writing programs for business computers.
In 1973, Gates was accepted at Harvard University. His parents were happy. They thought he would get over his obsession with _ and become a lawyer like his father. Two years later, Gates dropped out of Harvard to work on a computer program with his friend Allen. They worked eighteen hours a day in a dormitory room at Harvard. They were writing the program that would run one of the first personal computers. In 1975, they created a company called Microsoft to sell their product.
Allen became ill with cancer and left Microsoft in 1983. He recovered a few years later and started his own company. Meanwhile, Microsoft became a giant company. By 1990, at the age of thirty-four, Gates was the youngest billionaire in the history of the United States. He was the "King of Software". He achieved his success with a lot of hard work. For more than ten years, he worked sixteen-hour days, seven days a week.
He had a dream and the will to succeed. By 1997, he was the richest man in the United States.
11. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text?
e. In a few years, Microsoft became a very large company.
f. Bill Gates and Paul Allen first wrote programs for business computers when they were about fifteen.
g. Bill Gates earned his success by working very hard.
h. Bill Gates is the richest man in the United States.
12. According to the writer,
e. people cannot live without personal computers f. computers play an important part of our lives g. Bill Gates invented personal computers
h. Bill Gates is the most important people in computer science 13. The words dropped out of in line 10 mean
a. graduated from b. got over
c. took part in d. stopped taking class at 14. According to the passage,
e. Bill Gate's parents wanted him to become a computer programmer.
f. Bill Gates and Paul Allen created Microsoft because they want to sell their program for personal computers
g. Paul Alien left Microsoft because he wanted to start his own company.
h. Bill Gates met his business partner at Harvard.
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15. How old was Bill Gates when he became the richest man in the United States?
a. 34 b. 51 c. 42 d. 44
Choose the part that needs correcting in each sentence:
56. Anybody who plans to attend the meeting ought send a short note to the chaiman.
a. Who plans b. to attend c. ough send d. to the chairman
57. I telephoned to my friend and he came round and help me.
a. To b. and c. round d. and
58. I waited for him for an hour despite of the freezing weather.
a. For b. for c. of d. freezing
59. Dr. Harler, which is the professor for this class, will be absent this week because of illness.
a. Which b. will be c. this week d. of illness
60. It’s very kind of you to invite for me to stay with you.
b. kind b. of c. stay d. for
61. As soon as I will get the dates, I’ll let you know but I don’t expect I’ll be able to come.
a. Will b. know c. but d. I’ll
62. When I was first arrived in London for studying English, I thought I would spend most of my spare time.
a. Was b. for c. would d. of
63. The man of whom the red car is parked in front of your house is a prominent physician in this town.
b. Of whom the b. parked c. of your house d. prominent
64. The director felt badly about not giving Mary the position that she had sought with his company
a. Badly b. not giving c. that d. had sought
65. It is difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on.
a. Difficult b. to sleep c. having d. to lie on
Choose the most suitable option to complete the passage:
What do you do at the weekend? Some (26)… like to stay at home, but (27)… like to go for a walk or play football. My friend Jack works (28)… a factory during the week. At the weekend, he (29)… the same thing. On Saturday, he (30)… his car on Sunday, he goes with his family to a village (31)… the country. His uncle and aunt have a farm there. It isn’t (32)… but (33)… so much to do on a farm. The children help with the animals and give (34).. food. At the end of the day, they (35)… hungry.
66. a. one b. ones c. people d. peoples
67. a. another b. other c. others d. other ones
68. a. hard in b. hardly in c. hard on d. hardly on
69. a. makes always b. does always c. always makes d. always does
70. a. wash b. watch c. washes d. watches
71. a. into b. on c. in d. at
72. a. a big b. on big c. big one d. a big one
73. a. it’s always b. there’s always c. always it’s d. always there’s
74. a. it his b. its there c. they its d. them their
75. a. all have b. have all c. all are d. are all
Choose the best option to complete the sentences:
76. Mr. Smith was ……..in a road accident.
b. wronged b. wounded c. injured d. damaged
77. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one…..to hospital.
b. has taken b. has been taking c. was taken d. was taking 78. We wondered who was going to pay for the ………window.
b. broken b. break c. breaking d. broke
79. The doctor made me ………..in bed for a week.
b. staying b. stay c. stayed d. to stay
80. His performance was ………., the audience was very delighted.
a. unmarked b. worthless c. faultless d. imperfect
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81. When I was a boy, I …tea to coffee.
b. preferred b. was c. had d. have
82. The best way of writing a composition in a foreign language is to try and write ……….thinking in your own language.
b. expect b. without c. unless d. apart from
83. She demanded that she ………allowed to meet her son in prison.
b. was b. would be c. be d. were.
84. All foreign language learners ……….the advanced ones need practice.
b. as well as b. with c. along with d. even
85. The children won’t go to sleep …………we leave a light on outside their bedroom.
b. except b. but c. unless d. otherwise
86. Please remember ……..this exercise.
b. to do b. doing c. do d. to be doing
87. I was sitting in a café……..afternoon when I saw the Prime Minister pass by.
b. the b. one c. a d. an
88. It all depends on ……….you want to consult with.
b. who b. whom c. for whom d. of whom
89. I asked her ……….
c. where did she live c. where she lived
d. where she lives d. where does she live
90. He’d rather ……….than rich.
b. clever b. to be clever c. be clever d. being clever 91. John is always late for class, …………..annoys the teacher.
b. which b. this c. what d. that
92. Now I don’t go to school on foot as I ………
b. had been b. did c. used to d. was
93. They gave a clear ………..of their intentions.
b. demonstration b. demonstrative c. demonstrate d. demonstrating 94. We’ve lost her phone number, which makes it difficult ………….her.
b. contact b. to contact c. contacted d. contacting 95. What do you do………a living? – I work as a fashion model.
b. in b. for c. of d. with
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning with the given above:
56. Tom said he would pay when he had enough money.
a. Tom had enough money, so he paid me.
b. When Tom pays me, I’ll have enough money.
c. Tom has enough money, but he still hasn’t paid me.
d. Tom couldn’t pay me then because he didn’t have enough money.
57. Jean has been to London.
a. Jean has just left for London and will be soon there.
b. Jean left some time ago, and she is still in London now.
c. Jean has visited many times in the past
d. Jean has visited London at some time but isn’t there now.
58. Without money for food and drink he will die.
a. When he dies, he will have no money for food and drink.
b. He will die if he has no money for food and drink
c. He will spend his money on food and drink, and then he will die.
d. He’s going to die, so money for food and drink is no good for him.
59. Why don’t you wear a hat when it is raining?
a. It’s better if you wear a hat in the rain.
b. When it’s raining, why do you wear a hat?
c. Do you or don’t you wear a hat when it’s raining?
d. 4It’s not raining, so why are you wearing a hat?
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60. I don’t know her phone number, so I can’t call her yet.
a. I know her phone number but I haven’t called her.
b. You didn’t give me her phone number, and I didn’t call her.
c. I will look up her phone number and I call her.
d. If I knew her phone number, I’d call her.
61. Although she felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jane.
A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jane.
b. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jane.
c. She wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jane.
d. Sue stayed up late talking to Jane. As a result, she was tired.
62. It’s ages since I last saw a good cowboy film.
a. I have seen this cowboy film for ages.
b. I haven’t seen a good cowboy film since ages.
c. I haven’t seen a good cow boy film for ages.
d. The cowboy film has been good for ages.
63. I can’t come to the party because I am too busy.
a. I am busy enough to come to the party.
b. Because of my being so busy, I can’t come to the party.
c. I’m not too busy to come to the party.
d. I can’t come to your party if I’m not very busy.
64. Would you mind waiting outside the office?
a. Did you wait outside the office?
b. Did you see anyone waiting outside the office?
c. Will you wait outside the office?
d. Do you enjoy waiting outside the office?
65. If he wrote to her, she would be happy.
a. She isn’t happy because he doesn’t write to her.
b. When he wrote to her, she wasn’t happy.
c. She’s happy because he has written to her.
d. He didn’t write to her, so she wasn’t happy.
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question:
One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heart and brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines, industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that are usually accomplished by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts, industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can be programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their greatest use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
66. The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to ...
a. describe the industrial robot and its uses.
b. narrate a story about the industrial robot.
c. compare the industrial robot to human factory workers.
d. argue the advantages of the industrial robot.
67. The author's reaction to an innovative form of transportation, such as the electric car, would most likely be ...
a. positive b. negative c. confusion d. surprise
68. It can be concluded from this passage that...
d. robots will never replace human factory workers.
e. industrial robots are not as versatile as automated machines.
f. the microcomputer will soon be used in automated machines.
d. additional uses will be found for the industrial robot.
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69. The paragraph following this passage would most likely be about...
e. types and uses of automated machines.
f. how industrial robots are used in exploration.
g. the uses of the microcomputer.
h. how robots assemble mechanical components.
70. This passage would most likely be found in ...
a. an entertainment magazine. b. a medical journal.
c. a book of short stories. d. a popular science journal.
Choose the word which has the OPPOSITE meaning with the underlined one:
71.It is an enjoyable way to relax.
a. incorrect b. improper c. hateful d. unpleasant
72. The villagers had to work very hard on the fields all day, but there was not enough food for them.
a. deficient b. few c. little d. tiny
73. They had to think of some other ways of bettering their lives.
a. worsening b. cutting` c. killing d. hurting 74. Keep only fish that you will eat; release the rest.
a. catch b. hold c. take d. have
75. Rearrange the following sentences to make a letter of acceptance responding to an invitation to spend a weekend in the country.
a. dislike b. disagreement c. rebuke d. refusal
Choose the word which has the CLOSEST meaning with the underlined one:
76 . Laws have been introduced to prohibit the killing of endangered animals.
a. advised b. decreased c. ban d. encouraged 7. The cattle drank from a river polluted with toxic chemicals..
a. waste b. colorless c. odorless d. poisonous 78. The floor was covered in tiny pieces of paper.
a. unimportant b. many c. very large d. extremely small 79. If modern technology did not exist, we would never have such precious information.
a. valuable b. precise c. confidential d. detailed 80. Sperm whale population is at risk due to hunting.
a. in extinction b. in danger c. on the decrease d. in fewness The end
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TRƯỜNG THPT THUẬN THÀNH SỐ 1
ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG N.H 2014-2015 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 10
Thời gian: 90 phút
Họ và tên thí sinh: ……….... Số báo danh: ………. . Mã đề: 204 ---
Choose the part that needs correcting in each sentence:
2. I telephoned to my friend and he came round and help me.
a. To b. and c. round d. and
3. I waited for him for an hour despite of the freezing weather.
a. For b. for c. of d. freezing
4. Dr. Harler, which is the professor for this class, will be absent this week because of illness.
a. Which b. will be c. this week d. of illness
5. The man of whom the red car is parked in front of your house is a prominent physician in this town.
a. Of whom the b. parked c. of your house d. prominent
6. The director felt badly about not giving Mary the position that she had sought with his company
a. Badly b. not giving c. that d. had sought
7. It is difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on.
a. Difficult b. to sleep c. having d. to lie on
8. Anybody who plans to attend the meeting ought send a short note to the chaiman.
a. Who plans b. to attend c. ough send d. to the chairman
9. It’s very kind of you to invite for me to stay with you.
c. kind b. of c. stay d. for
10. As soon as I will get the dates, I’ll let you know but I don’t expect I’ll be able to come.
a. Will b. know c. but d. I’ll
11. When I was first arrived in London for studying English, I thought I would spend most of my spare time.
a. Was b. for c. would d. of
Choose the best option to complete the sentences:
12. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one…..to hospital.
c. has taken b. has been taking c. was taken d. was taking 13. We wondered who was going to pay for the ………window.
c. broken b. break c. breaking d. broke
14. The doctor made me ………..in bed for a week.
c. staying b. stay c. stayed d. to stay
15. His performance was ………., the audience was very delighted.
a. unmarked b. worthless c. faultless d. imperfect 16. When I was a boy, I …tea to coffee.
c. preferred b. was c. had d. have
17. Please remember ……..this exercise.
c. to do b. doing c. do d. to be doing
18. I was sitting in a café……..afternoon when I saw the Prime Minister pass by.
c. the b. one c. a d. an
19. It all depends on ……….you want to consult with.
c. who b. whom c. for whom d. of whom
20. I asked her ……….
e. where did she live c. where she lived
f. where she lives d. where does she live
21. He’d rather ……….than rich.
c. clever b. to be clever c. be clever d. being clever 22. John is always late for class, …………..annoys the teacher.
c. which b. this c. what d. that
23. Now I don’t go to school on foot as I ………
c. had been b. did c. used to d. was
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24. They gave a clear ………..of their intentions.
c. demonstration b. demonstrative c. demonstrate d. demonstrating 25. We’ve lost her phone number, which makes it difficult ………….her.
c. contact b. to contact c. contacted d. contacting 26. What do you do………a living? – I work as a fashion model.
c. in b. for c. of d. with
27. The best way of writing a composition in a foreign language is to try and write ……….thinking in your own language.
c. expect b. without c. unless d. apart from
28. She demanded that she ………allowed to meet her son in prison.
c. was b. would be c. be d. were.
29. All foreign language learners ……….the advanced ones need practice.
c. as well as b. with c. along with d. even
30. The children won’t go to sleep …………we leave a light on outside their bedroom.
c. except b. but c. unless d. otherwise
31. Mr. Smith was ……..in a road accident.
c. wronged b. wounded c. injured d. damaged
Choose the most suitable option to complete the passage:
What do you do at the weekend? Some (31)… like to stay at home, but (32)… like to go for a walk or play football. My friend Jack works (33)… a factory during the week. At the weekend, he (34)… the same thing. On Saturday, he (35)… his car on Sunday, he goes with his family to a village (36)… the country. His uncle and aunt have a farm there. It isn’t (37)… but (38)… so much to do on a farm. The children help with the animals and give (39).. food. At the end of the day, they (40)… hungry.
32. a. one b. ones c. people d. peoples
33. a. another b. other c. others d. other ones
34. a. hard in b. hardly in c. hard on d. hardly on
35. a. makes always b. does always c. always makes d. always does
36. a. wash b. watch c. washes d. watches
37. a. into b. on c. in d. at
38. a. a big b. on big c. big one d. a big one
39. a. it’s always b. there’s always c. always it’s d. always there’s
40. a. it his b. its there c. they its d. them their
41. a. all have b. have all c. all are d. are all
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question:
Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Washington State. He grew up in a rich family. His parents sent him to a private school. There he met his business partner, Paul Alien. When they were in the eighth grade, they were writing programs for business computers.
In 1973, Gates was accepted at Harvard University. His parents were happy. They thought he would get over his obsession with _ and become a lawyer like his father. Two years later, Gates dropped out of Harvard to work on a computer program with his friend Allen. They worked eighteen hours a day in a dormitory room at Harvard. They were writing the program that would run one of the first personal computers. In 1975, they created a company called Microsoft to sell their product.
Allen became ill with cancer and left Microsoft in 1983. He recovered a few years later and started his own company. Meanwhile, Microsoft became a giant company. By 1990, at the age of thirty-four, Gates was the youngest billionaire in the history of the United States. He was the "King of Software". He achieved his success with a lot of hard work. For more than ten years, he worked sixteen-hour days, seven days a week.
He had a dream and the will to succeed. By 1997, he was the richest man in the United States.
41. According to the passage,
i. Bill Gate's parents wanted him to become a computer programmer.
j. Bill Gates and Paul Allen created Microsoft because they want to sell their program for personal computers
k. Paul Alien left Microsoft because he wanted to start his own company.
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l. Bill Gates met his business partner at Harvard.
42. How old was Bill Gates when he became the richest man in the United States?
a. 34 b. 51 c. 42 d. 44
43. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text?
i. In a few years, Microsoft became a very large company.
j. Bill Gates and Paul Allen first wrote programs for business computers when they were about fifteen.
k. Bill Gates earned his success by working very hard.
l. Bill Gates is the richest man in the United States.
44. According to the writer,
i. people cannot live without personal computers j. computers play an important part of our lives k. Bill Gates invented personal computers
l. Bill Gates is the most important people in computer science 45. The words dropped out of in line 10 mean
a. graduated from b. got over
c. took part in d. stopped taking class at
Choose the word that has the underlined parts pronounced differently from the rest:
46. a. where b. here c. there d. their
47.a. think b. that c. thorough d. thank
48.a. afterwards b. advise c. agree d. allow
49. a. says b. plays c. days d. raise
50. a. clothes b. gone c. drove d. ghost
51. a. call b. cup c. coat d. ceiling
52. a. house b. hour c. hundred d. head
53. a. chemist b. chair c. cheap d. child
54. a. monk b. son c. gone d. done
55. a. massage b. package c. postage d. advantage
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question:
One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heart and brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines, industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that are usually accomplished by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts, industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can be programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their greatest use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
56. The paragraph following this passage would most likely be about...
i. types and uses of automated machines.
j. how industrial robots are used in exploration.
k. the uses of the microcomputer.
l. how robots assemble mechanical components.
57. This passage would most likely be found in ...
a. an entertainment magazine. b. a medical journal.
c. a book of short stories. d. a popular science journal.
58. The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to ...
a. describe the industrial robot and its uses.
b. narrate a story about the industrial robot.
c. compare the industrial robot to human factory workers.
d. argue the advantages of the industrial robot.
59. The author's reaction to an innovative form of transportation, such as the electric car, would most likely be ...
a. positive b. negative c. confusion d. surprise
60. It can be concluded from this passage that...
g. robots will never replace human factory workers.
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h. industrial robots are not as versatile as automated machines.
i. the microcomputer will soon be used in automated machines.
d. additional uses will be found for the industrial robot.
Choose the word which has the OPPOSITE meaning with the underlined one:
61.It is an enjoyable way to relax.
a. incorrect b. improper c. hateful d. unpleasant
62. The villagers had to work very hard on the fields all day, but there was not enough food for them.
a. deficient b. few c. little d. tiny
63. They had to think of some other ways of bettering their lives.
a. worsening b. cutting` c. killing d. hurting 64. Keep only fish that you will eat; release the rest.
a. catch b. hold c. take d. have
65. Rearrange the following sentences to make a letter of acceptance responding to an invitation to spend a weekend in the country.
a. dislike b. disagreement c. rebuke d. refusal
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning with the given above:
66. I can’t come to the party because I am too busy.
a. I am busy enough to come to the party.
b. Because of my being so busy, I can’t come to the party.
c. I’m not too busy to come to the party.
d. I can’t come to your party if I’m not very busy.
67. Would you mind waiting outside the office?
a. Did you wait outside the office?
b. Did you see anyone waiting outside the office?
c. Will you wait outside the office?
d. Do you enjoy waiting outside the office?
68. If he wrote to her, she would be happy.
a. She isn’t happy because he doesn’t write to her.
b. When he wrote to her, she wasn’t happy.
c. She’s happy because he has written to her.
d. He didn’t write to her, so she wasn’t happy.
69. Tom said he would pay when he had enough money.
a. Tom had enough money, so he paid me.
b. When Tom pays me, I’ll have enough money.
c. Tom has enough money, but he still hasn’t paid me.
d. Tom couldn’t pay me then because he didn’t have enough money.
70. Jean has been to London.
a. Jean has just left for London and will be soon there.
b. Jean left some time ago, and she is still in London now.
c. Jean has visited many times in the past.
d. Jean has visited London at some time but isn’t there now.
71. Without money for food and drink he will die.
a. When he dies, he will have no money for food and drink.
b. He will die if he has no money for food and drink
c. He will spend his money on food and drink, and then he will die.
d. He’s going to die, so money for food and drink is no good for him.
72. Why don’t you wear a hat when it is raining?
a. It’s better if you wear a hat in the rain.
b. When it’s raining, why do you wear a hat?
c. Do you or don’t you wear a hat when it’s raining?
d. 4It’s not raining, so why are you wearing a hat?
73. I don’t know her phone number, so I can’t call her yet.
a. I know her phone number but I haven’t called her.
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b. You didn’t give me her phone number, and I didn’t call her.
c. I will look up her phone number and I call her.
d. If I knew her phone number, I’d call her.
74. Although she felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jane.
a. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jane.
b. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jane.
c. She wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jane.
d. Sue stayed up late talking to Jane. As a result, she was tired.
75. It’s ages since I last saw a good cowboy film.
a. I have seen this cowboy film for ages.
b. I haven’t seen a good cowboy film since ages.
c. I haven’t seen a good cow boy film for ages.
d. The cowboy film has been good for ages.
Choose the word which has the CLOSEST meaning with the underlined one:
76. The floor was covered in tiny pieces of paper.
a. unimportant b. many c. very large d. extremely small 77. If modern technology did not exist, we would never have such precious information.
a. valuable b. precise c. confidential d. detailed 78. Sperm whale population is at risk due to hunting.
a. in extinction b. in danger c. on the decrease d. in fewness 79. Laws have been introduced to prohibit the killing of endangered animals.
a. advised b. decreased c. ban d. encouraged 80. The cattle drank from a river polluted with toxic chemicals..
a. waste b. colorless c. odorless d. poisonous
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TRƯỜNG THPT THUẬN THÀNH SỐ 1
ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG N.H 2014-2015 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 10
Thời gian: 90 phút
Họ và tên thí sinh: ……….... Số báo danh: ………. . Mã đề: 123 ---
Choose the most suitable option to complete the passage:
What do you do at the weekend? Some (1)… like to stay at home, but (2)… like to go for a walk or play football. My friend Jack works (3)… a factory during the week. At the weekend, he (4)… the same thing. On Saturday, he (5)… his car on Sunday, he goes with his family to a village (6)… the country. His uncle and aunt have a farm there. It isn’t (7)… but (8)… so much to do on a farm. The children help with the animals and give (9).. food. At the end of the day, they (10)… hungry.
42. a. one b. ones c. people d. peoples
43. a. another b. other c. others d. other ones
44. a. hard in b. hardly in c. hard on d. hardly on
45. a. makes always b. does always c. always makes d. always does
46. a. wash b. watch c. washes d. watches
47. a. into b. on c. in d. at
48. a. a big b. on big c. big one d. a big one
49. a. it’s always b. there’s always c. always it’s d. always there’s
50. a. it his b. its there c. they its d. them their
51. a. all have b. have all c. all are d. are all
Choose the part that needs correcting in each sentence:
52. It’s very kind of you to invite for me to stay with you.
d. kind b. of c. stay d. for
53. As soon as I will get the dates, I’ll let you know but I don’t expect I’ll be able to come.
a. Will b. know c. but d. I’ll
54. When I was first arrived in London for studying English, I thought I would spend most of my spare time.
a. Was b. for c. would d. of
55. I telephoned to my friend and he came round and help me.
a. To b. and c. round d. and
56. I waited for him for an hour despite of the freezing weather.
a. For b. for c. of d. freezing
57. Dr. Harler, which is the professor for this class, will be absent this week because of illness.
a. Which b. will be c. this week d. of illness
58. The man of whom the red car is parked in front of your house is a prominent physician in this town.
a. Of whom the b. parked c. of your house d. prominent
59. The director felt badly about not giving Mary the position that she had sought with his company
a. Badly b. not giving c. that d. had sought
60. It is difficult to get used to sleep in a tent after having a soft, comfortable bed to lie on.
a. Difficult b. to sleep c. having d. to lie on
61. Anybody who plans to attend the meeting ought send a short note to the chaiman.
a. Who plans b. to attend c. ough send d. to the chairman
Choose the best option to complete the sentences:
62. Please remember ……..this exercise.
d. to do b. doing c. do d. to be doing
63. I was sitting in a café……..afternoon when I saw the Prime Minister pass by.
d. the b. one c. a d. an
64. It all depends on ……….you want to consult with.
d. who b. whom c. for whom d. of whom
65. I asked her ……….
g. where did she live c. where she lived
h. where she lives d. where does she live
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66. He’d rather ……….than rich.
d. clever b. to be clever c. be clever d. being clever 67. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one…..to hospital.
d. has taken b. has been taking c. was taken d. was taking 68. We wondered who was going to pay for the ………window.
d. broken b. break c. breaking d. broke
69. The doctor made me ………..in bed for a week.
d. staying b. stay c. stayed d. to stay
70. His performance was ………., the audience was very delighted.
a. unmarked b. worthless c. faultless d. imperfect 71. When I was a boy, I …tea to coffee.
d. preferred b. was c. had d. have
72. John is always late for class, …………..annoys the teacher.
d. which b. this c. what d. that
73. Now I don’t go to school on foot as I ………
d. had been b. did c. used to d. was
74. They gave a clear ………..of their intentions.
d. demonstration b. demonstrative c. demonstrate d. demonstrating 75. We’ve lost her phone number, which makes it difficult ………….her.
d. contact b. to contact c. contacted d. contacting 76. What do you do………a living? – I work as a fashion model.
d. in b. for c. of d. with
77. The best way of writing a composition in a foreign language is to try and write ……….thinking in your own language.
d. expect b. without c. unless d. apart from
78. She demanded that she ………allowed to meet her son in prison.
d. was b. would be c. be d. were.
79. All foreign language learners ……….the advanced ones need practice.
d. as well as b. with c. along with d. even
80. The children won’t go to sleep …………we leave a light on outside their bedroom.
d. except b. but c. unless d. otherwise
81. Mr. Smith was ……..in a road accident.
d. wronged b. wounded c. injured d. damaged
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each questions:
Bill Gates was born in 1955 in Washington State. He grew up in a rich family. His parents sent him to a private school. There he met his business partner, Paul Alien. When they were in the eighth grade, they were writing programs for business computers.
In 1973, Gates was accepted at Harvard University. His parents were happy. They thought he would get over his obsession with _ and become a lawyer like his father. Two years later, Gates dropped out of Harvard to work on a computer program with his friend Allen. They worked eighteen hours a day in a dormitory room at Harvard. They were writing the program that would run one of the first personal computers. In 1975, they created a company called Microsoft to sell their product.
Allen became ill with cancer and left Microsoft in 1983. He recovered a few years later and started his own company. Meanwhile, Microsoft became a giant company. By 1990, at the age of thirty-four, Gates was the youngest billionaire in the history of the United States. He was the "King of Software". He achieved his success with a lot of hard work. For more than ten years, he worked sixteen-hour days, seven days a week.
He had a dream and the will to succeed. By 1997, he was the richest man in the United States.
41. According to the writer,
m. people cannot live without personal computers n. computers play an important part of our lives o. Bill Gates invented personal computers
p. Bill Gates is the most important people in computer science 42. The words dropped out of in line 10 mean
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a. graduated from b. got over
c. took part in d. stopped taking class at 43. According to the passage,
m. Bill Gate's parents wanted him to become a computer programmer.
n. Bill Gates and Paul Allen created Microsoft because they want to sell their program for personal computers
o. Paul Alien left Microsoft because he wanted to start his own company.
p. Bill Gates met his business partner at Harvard.
44. How old was Bill Gates when he became the richest man in the United States?
a. 34 b. 51 c. 42 d. 44
45. Which of the following is not mentioned in the text?
m. In a few years, Microsoft became a very large company.
n. Bill Gates and Paul Allen first wrote programs for business computers when they were about fifteen.
o. Bill Gates earned his success by working very hard.
p. Bill Gates is the richest man in the United States.
Read the passage and choose the best answer for each question:
One step beyond automated machines is the industrial robot, the heart and brain of which is the microcomputer. Unlike most automated machines, industrial robots can be programmed to do a variety of tasks that are usually accomplished by human factory workers. Like their human counterparts, industrial robots can be switched from one job to another and can be programmed to handle new tasks. Thus far, robots have found their greatest use in assembling mechanical components. However, they are swiftly branching from basic assembly operations to construction and mining, and their most glamorous use of all, the exploration of oceans and outer space.
46. The author's main purpose in writing this passage is to ...
a. describe the industrial robot and its uses.
b. narrate a story about the industrial robot.
c. compare the industrial robot to human factory workers.
d. argue the advantages of the industrial robot.
47. The author's reaction to an innovative form of transportation, such as the electric car, would most likely be ...
a. positive b. negative c. confusion d. surprise
48. The paragraph following this passage would most likely be about...
m. types and uses of automated machines.
n. how industrial robots are used in exploration.
o. the uses of the microcomputer.
p. how robots assemble mechanical components.
49. This passage would most likely be found in ...
a. an entertainment magazine. b. a medical journal.
c. a book of short stories. d. a popular science journal.
50. It can be concluded from this passage that...
j. robots will never replace human factory workers.
k. industrial robots are not as versatile as automated machines.
l. the microcomputer will soon be used in automated machines.
d. additional uses will be found for the industrial robot.
Choose the word that has the underlined parts pronounced differently from the rest:
51. a. says b. plays c. days d. raise
52. a. clothes b. gone c. drove d. ghost
53. a. call b. cup c. coat d. ceiling
54. a. house b. hour c. hundred d. head
55. a. where b. here c. there d. their
56.a. think b. that c. thorough d. thank
57.a. afterwards b. advise c. agree d. allow
58. a. chemist b. chair c. cheap d. child
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59. a. monk b. son c. gone d. done
60. a. massage b. package c. postage d. advantage
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning with the given above:
61. Without money for food and drink he will die.
a. When he dies, he will have no money for food and drink.
b. He will die if he has no money for food and drink
c. He will spend his money on food and drink, and then he will die.
d. He’s going to die, so money for food and drink is no good for him.
62. Why don’t you wear a hat when it is raining?
a. It’s better if you wear a hat in the rain.
b. When it’s raining, why do you wear a hat?
c. Do you or don’t you wear a hat when it’s raining?
d. It’s not raining, so why are you wearing a hat?
63. I don’t know her phone number, so I can’t call her yet.
a. I know her phone number but I haven’t called her.
b. You didn’t give me her phone number, and I didn’t call her.
c. I will look up her phone number and I call her.
d. If I knew her phone number, I’d call her.
64. Would you mind waiting outside the office?
a. Did you wait outside the office?
b. Did you see anyone waiting outside the office?
c. Will you wait outside the office?
d. Do you enjoy waiting outside the office?
65. If he wrote to her, she would be happy.
a. She isn’t happy because he doesn’t write to her.
b. When he wrote to her, she wasn’t happy.
c. She’s happy because he has written to her.
d. He didn’t write to her, so she wasn’t happy.
66. Tom said he would pay when he had enough money.
a. Tom had enough money, so he paid me.
b. When Tom pays me, I’ll have enough money.
c. Tom has enough money, but he still hasn’t paid me.
d. Tom couldn’t pay me then because he didn’t have enough money.
67. Jean has been to London.
a. Jean has just left for London and will be soon there.
b. Jean left some time ago, and she is still in London now.
c. Jean has visited many times in the past.
d. Jean has visited London at some time but isn’t there now.
68. Although she felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jane.
a. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jane.
b. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jane.
c. She wouldn’t feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jane.
d. Sue stayed up late talking to Jane. As a result, she was tired.
69. It’s ages since I last saw a good cowboy film.
a. I have seen this cowboy film for ages.
b. I haven’t seen a good cowboy film since ages.
c. I haven’t seen a good cow boy film for ages.
d. The cowboy film has been good for ages.
70. I can’t come to the party because I am too busy.
a. I am busy enough to come to the party.
b. Because of my being so busy, I can’t come to the party.
c. I’m not too busy to come to the party.
d. I can’t come to your party if I’m not very busy.
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Choose the word which has the CLOSEST meaning with the underlined one:
71. The floor was covered in tiny pieces of paper.
a. unimportant b. many c. very large d. extremely small 72. If modern technology did not exist, we would never have such precious information.
a. valuable b. precise c. confidential d. detailed 73. Sperm whale population is at risk due to hunting.
a. in extinction b. in danger c. on the decrease d. in fewness 74. Laws have been introduced to prohibit the killing of endangered animals.
a. advised b. decreased c. ban d. encouraged 75. The cattle drank from a river polluted with toxic chemicals..
a. waste b. colorless c. odorless d. poisonous Choose the word which has the OPPOSITE meaning with the underlined one:
76. It is an enjoyable way to relax.
a. incorrect b. improper c. hateful d. unpleasant
77. The villagers had to work very hard on the fields all day, but there was not enough food for them.
a. deficient b. few c. little d. tiny
78. They had to think of some other ways of bettering their lives.
a. worsening b. cutting` c. killing d. hurting 79. Keep only fish that you will eat; release the rest.
a. catch b. hold c. take d. have
80. Rearrange the following sentences to make a letter of acceptance responding to an invitation to spend a weekend in the country.
a. dislike b. disagreement c. rebuke d. refusal
