TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN QUẢNG TRỊ ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC

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Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)

The invention of the electric telegraph gave birth to the communications industry. Although Samuel B. Morse
succeeded in making the invention useful in 1837, it was not until 1843 that the first telegraph line of
consequence was constructed. By 1860 more than 50,000 miles of lines connected people east of the Rockies.
The following year, San Francisco was added to the network.
The national telegraph network fortified the ties between East and West and contributed to the rapid expansion
of the railroads by providing an efficient means to monitor schedules and routes. Furthermore, the extension
of the telegraph, combined with the invention of the steam-driven rotary printing press by Richard M. Hoe in
1846, revolutionized the world of journalism. Where the business of news gathering had been dependent upon
the mail and on hand-operated presses, the telegraph expanded the amount of information a newspaper could
supply and allowed for more timely reporting. The establishment of the Associated Press as a central wire
service in 1846 marked the advent of a new era in journalism.

Câu 1: The main topic of the passage is

A. the history of journalism
B. the origin of the national telegraph
C. how the telegraph network contributed to the expansion of railroads
D. the contributions and development of the telegraph network
Câu 2: According to the passage, how did the telegraph enhance the business of news gathering?
A. By adding San Francisco to the network B. By allowing for more timely reporting
C. By expanding the railroads D. By monitoring schedules and routes for the railroads
Câu 3: The author’s main purpose in this passage is to
A. compare the invention of the telegraph with the invention of the steam-driven rotary press
B. propose new ways to develop the communications industry
C. show how the electric telegraph affected the communications industry
D. criticize Samuel B. Morse
Câu 4: It can be inferred from the passage that
A. Samuel Morse did not make a significant contribution to the communications industry
B. Morse’s invention did not immediately achieve its full potential
C. The extension of the telegraph was more important than its invention
D. Journalists have the Associated Press to thank for the birth of the communications industry
Câu 5: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the growth of the communications
industry?
A. Morse invented the telegraph in 1837
B. People could use the telegraph in San Francisco in 1861
C. The telegraph led to the invention of the rotary printing press
D. The telegraph helped connect the entire nation
Câu 6: The word “Rockies” refers to
A. a telegraph company B. the West Coast C. a mountain range D. a railroad company
Câu 7: This passage would most likely be found in a
A. U.S. history book B. book on trains C. science textbook D. computer magazine

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Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau đây và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)
During the 1920s, African-American culture as embodied in music, art, and literature flourished as never
before. In their works, poets, dramatists, and novelists sought to define their culture and engender pride in
racial heritage. The outpouring of African-American literature during the 1920s almost came to a standstill
during the Great Depression of the 1930s but reemerged with explosive force in the 1940s with Richard
Wright’s Native Son, Chester Himes’s Lovely Crusade, and Ann Petry’s The Street, among other novels, as
well as the plays and poetry of Langston Hughes. In the 1950s important developments in drama took place
with a generation of black playwrights, including Alice Childress, Ted Shine, William Branch, and Lorraine
Hansberry, who wrote the prizewinning drama A Raisin in the Sun.
The 1960s gave rise to the Black arts movement. Drama and fiction flourished, often written in the rhythm
and language of black working classes. The 1970s and 1980s continued that tradition but also saw the works
of black women poets, essayists, dramatists, and fiction writers take the spotlight, making a significant
contribution to literature by exploring the themes of black women’s experiences. Fiction writers Toni
Morrison and Alice Walker, both Pulitzer Prize winners, are two of the finest American writers of this century.
Other notable black women writers of other genres, impressive in talent and number, have come into their
own, making their voices heard within a literary tradition from which they were excluded for many
generations and making African-American literature richer than ever before.
Câu 8: The author of this passage would most likely be
A. a politician B. a member of the clergy C. an educator D. a scientist
Câu 9: The author’s attitude toward African-American women writers is
A. disappointed B. supportive C. neutral D. negative
Câu 10: The author’s main purpose in writing this passage is to
A. present a history of African- American literature
B. argue the importance of the Black Arts movement
C. emphasize the achievements of African-American artists
D. explain the difference between male and female African –American authors
Câu 11: The paragraph preceding this passage would mostly be about
A. early African- American culture B. life during the Great Depression
C. the Black Arts movement of the 1960s D. the future of African-America literature
Câu 12: Which of the following conclusions could be drawn from this passage?
A. There were no black playwrights before the 1950s
B. The Great Depression was a period that fostered creativity
C. The sixties were not good years for African-American writers
D. Women have added a new dimension to African-American literature
Câu 13: Which of the following statements best describes the organization of the first paragraph?
A. Various types of African-American culture are compared and contrasted
B. Historical facts about African-American culture are presented
C. Persuasive opinions on African-American literature are given
D. A story about African Americans is narrated

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau đây và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)
Horace Pippin, as an African-American soldier during World War I, was wounded in his right arm. He
discovered, however, that by keeping his right wrist steady with his left hand, he could paint and draw. Pippin
was not trained, but his artistic sensitivity and intuitive feel for two-dimensional design and the arrangement
of color and patterns made him one of the finest primitive artists America has produced.
Pippin did a series of paintings on the abolitionist John Brown and one of his war experiences, but he shied
away from social issues for the most part and achieved his greatest success with scenes of the people and
places of his hometown of West Chester, Pennsylvania. His Domino Players, featuring four women gathered
around a wooden table in a simple kitchen setting, is an excellent example of his rural domestic scenes.
Câu 14: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about primitive art?
A. It is two-dimensional B. Colors and patterns are important
C. Artists do not have to be trained for it D. It is used primarily for painting portraits
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Câu 15: Horace Pippin discovered he could paint and draw
A. during World War I
B. when he completed his artistic training
C. when someone reminded him of his artistic sensitivity
D. by holding his right wrist steady with his left hand
Câu 16: It may be inferred from the passage that Pippin
A. had a simple upbringing B. was obsessed with the subject of abolition
C. was devastated by his war experiences D. wanted nothing to do with his past
Câu 17: With which of the following statements would the author probably agree?
A. Horace Pippin was a poorly trained, mediocre artist
B. Primitive art is an excuse for lack of training and talent
C. Horace Pippin made a significant contribution to American art
D. Horace Pippin placed too much emphasis on social issues in his work
Câu 18: In which course would this passage most likely be required reading?
A. Anthropology B. Drama C. Sociology D. Art history
Câu 19: The word “intuitive” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. educated B. artistic C. intense D. instinctive
Câu 20: The author includes the fact that Pippin was wounded
A. because violence was a major theme in his paintings
B. as an example of a rural domestic scene
C. to show that he succeeded in spite of a handicap
D. in order to classify him as a primitive artist

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba từ
còn lại:
Câu 21: A. implement B. organize C. embryo D. gymnastics
Câu 22: A. inaccurate B. certificate C. economics D. photography
Câu 23: A. souvenir B. overlook C. interview D. personnel
Câu 24: A. peril B. process C. pursue D. retail
Câu 25: A. imaginary B. productivity C. punctuality D. representative

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu sau:
Câu 26: After many long and grueling hours of practice, Rita finally became an accomplished violinist.
A. Rita’s long and grueling hours of practice helped her become an accomplished violinist.
B. Rita accomplished many long, grueling hours of practice and became a violinist.
C. After becoming an accomplished violinist, Rita spent many long, grueling hours of practice.
D. Rita spent many long, grueling hours accomplishing her violin practice
Câu 27: Although for many individuals, personal ethics are rooted in religious beliefs, this is not true for
everyone
A. Each individual has his own ethical standards and these always reflect his religious beliefs
B. Everyone has his own ethical code which may or may not have a religious foundation
C. There is a religious basis to the special ethical code of many people, but not, by any means, of all people
D. With most people religious beliefs and ethical standards are largely in harmony, at least in most situations
Câu 28: Parents have become increasingly concerned about the television viewing habits of their children- so
much so that families are beginning to censor the programs that enter their homes.
A. Families watch television together more often now than in the past so that they can decide whether shows
are desirable or not
B. Families with televisions are not as close as families without televisions because the former bicker more
over program choice
C. Although parents worry about the programs that their children watch, they find it very difficult because
censorship is not what it used to be

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D. Because of their concern over the television programs that are aired, many parents are deciding which
programs they will allow their children to watch
Câu 29: We couldn’t help feeling disappointed when, after all our hard work, we had to close down the
factory
A. By working even harder we could, perhaps, have managed to keep the factory open
B. If only we could have kept the factory going we wouldn’t have felt that all our work had been wasted
C. Since we’d put in so much effort it was inevitable that we should feel upset when we couldn’t keep the
factory going
D. However hard we worked we could not have stopped them closing down the factory
Câu 30: The West’s main response to events in Yugoslavia has been to avoid any direct involvement
A. The West could have responded to the situation in Yugoslavia with a policy of active involvement
B. By and large the West has been reluctant to commit itself actively to affairs in Yugoslavia
C. The involvement of the West in Yugoslavia was in response to certain major events
D. Direct intervention was the response of the West to happenings in Yugoslavia

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống:
Scott Newman wouldn’t be without his pocket-size TV, which he mainly watches in bed. “I only watch
programs which last about half an hour, as any longer (31).............my eyes. I use the set for general
entertainment though it is also really good for (32).........up with current affairs. The main problem with the set
is that it’s not (33)..............enough even when you use headphones. The (34)..............is all right as long as
nothing moves in front of the aerial.” Scott admits to being a gadget man, but doesn’t (35)...........buying the
set since he uses it nearly everyday.
Retired engineer Paul Hardcastle has owned a pocket TV for a (36)...............of years. “I use it mostly in the
bathroom. I want to use it outdoors, but the trouble is that in (37)...........light you can’t see the picture. I use
rechargeable batteries as (38).............ones would cost too much. Paul believes that this sort of TV could be
improved if the (39)...........was slightly bigger and it didn’t (40)................up batteries so quickly; he can only
get half an hour’s viewing before the batteries go flat.
Câu 31: A. struggles B. stretches C. stresses D. strains
Câu 32: A. coming B. keeping C. going D. holding
Câu 33: A. loud B. noisy C. high D. strong
Câu 34: A. response B. receiving C. receipt D. reception
Câu 35: A. mind B. disapprove C. regret D. disappoint
Câu 36: A. number B. total C. sum D. quantity
Câu 37: A. shiny B. hard C. bright D. high
Câu 38: A. real B. usual C. genuine D. ordinary
Câu 39: A. design B. screen C. face D. display
Câu 40: A. finish B. use C. end D. take

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) cho mỗi chỗ trống:
An American businessman was on a trip to Asia. He decided to (41).........a few days off and see something of
the countryside, so he hired a car.
At first everything (42).......perfectly, but suddenly the weather changed and he (43)........himself in the middle
of a tropical storm. Driving became impossible, so he pulled into the side of the road and waited until the rain
had stopped before (44)........again.
A few miles further on, as he was (45)..........gear, he felt something smooth move across his wrist. He
(46)..........down and saw a large python slithering through a gap in the floor. He (47)..........the brakes, wanting
to get out, but the snake was too quick for him. Within seconds it had wrapped itself (48).........him squeezing
the breath out of him.
The terrified businessman (49)..........to get hold of the snake’s head and tried to hit it against the window. But
the snake was too strong and the man thought he was going to die.

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Suddenly he heard the screech of tyres and saw a lorry (50).......alongside. The driver jumped out and shouted
at him to let go of the snake. Instantly the other driver killed it with a knife. He then explained that the snake
must have got in when the car had been parked
Câu 41: A. put B. Go C. take D. bring
Câu 42: A. felt B. went C. was D. passed
Câu 43: A. found B. saw C. situated D. placed
Câu 44: A. driving off B. putting off C. taking off D. making off
Câu 45: A. changing B. adapting C. altering D. accelerating
Câu 46: A. saw B. noticed C. looked D. watched
Câu 47: A. put off B. got on C. took off D. put on
Câu 48: A. over B. round C. on D. across
Câu 49: A. succeeded B. finished C. managed D. achieved
Câu 50: A. pull out B. bring up C. end up D. pull up

Chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau:
Câu 51: Not until 1865......the first antiseptic treatment on a compound fracture
A. when Joseph Lister tried B. when did Joseph Lister try
C. did Joseph Lister try D. that Joseph Lister tried
Câu 52: Noise pollution generally receives less attention than.......air pollution
A. does B. it does C. over D. it does over
Câu 53:- Thank goodness we.....eat fish again tonight. Dad didn’t catch any today
A. must B. must not C. have to D. don’t have to
Câu 54: The girl was happy to get a............scarf from her boy friend
A. beautiful square small silk flowered B. small square beautiful flowered silk
C. beautiful small square flowered silk D. small beautiful flowered silk square
Câu 55: Gone With The Wind,..........during 10 years, is one of my favorite books
A. a novel was written B. a novel written C. was a novel written D. was written
Câu 56: Such............the play that the theatre is likely to be full every night
A. is the popularity of B. popular is C. is popular D. the popularity is of
Câu 57: Under no circumstances ..............the door themselves
A. passengers are permitted to open B. are passengers permitted to open
C. are passengers permitted opening D. passengers are permitted opening
Câu 58: The flower will soon start to bloom...........winter is gone and the weather is beginning to get warmer
A. even if B. now that C. so D. even though
Câu 59: John said that he ...........her since they.......
A. hasn’t met – graduated B. hadn’t met – had graduated
C. hasn’t met – have graduated D. hadn’t met -graduated
Câu 60: You know that no one likes you,.......?
A. don’t you B. don’t they C. do they D isn’t it
Câu 61: I didn’t know you were asleep. Otherwise, I .......so much noise when I came in
A. didn’t make B. wouldn’t make C. couldn’t make D. wouldn’t have made
Câu 62: The letter said, “We regret.........you that you have not been selected for the interview”
A. informing B. to inform C. for informing D. about informing
Câu 63: ......raiding for camels was a significant part of Bedouin life has been documented in Wilfed
Thesiger’s Arabian Sands
a. That B. Which C. What D. Where
Câu 64: The offence was so serious that he was .........to six years’ imprisonment
A. prosecuted B. judged C. punished D. sentenced

Câu 65: Peter always tells....truth. He never tells ......lies

A. the- the B. a-  C. -  D. the -
Câu 66: Sam bought a second-hand car which was in excellent........
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A. condition B. state C. form D. run
Câu 67: I am a driving instructor so I have to be very........as people get upset when you criticize them
A. powerful B. skilful C. tactful D. helpful
Câu 68: I am not really ........arithmetic; I prefer algebra
A. in B. into C. for D. with
Câu 69: There’s a.......going round that the boss is getting married
A. gossip B. news C. rumour D. word
Câu 70: The baby screamed when she saw a..........of ants
A. flock B. pack C. colony D. herd
Câu 71: It is imperative that you ........there in person
A. be B. are C. will be D. must be
Câu 72: Mr. Jackson, accompanied by his wife and children, ........tonight.
A. arrives B. arrive C. is arriving D. are arriving
Câu 73: We all know that both America and Japan are.........ahead of us in many fields
A. inches B. kilometers C. ages D. streets
Câu 74: .......was the day before yesterday
A. The France’s Independence Day B. The day of the French independence
C. French’s Independence Day D. France’s Independence Day
Câu 75: Forget all and try your best next time- Lightning never .........twice in the same place.
A. strikes B. attacks C. beats D. hits

Chọn từ, cụm từ gạch chân cần được sửa (ứng với A, B, C hoặc D)
Câu 76: That these students have improved their grades because of their participation in the test review class
A B C D
Câu 77: Though tired, he continued to search for twenty minutes and realized that the notebook had been
A B
laying on the table the entire time
C D
Câu 78: Danny spent so enjoyable a vacation in England this summer that he plans returning as soon as he
A B C
saves enough money
D
Câu 79: It is reported that the number of residents who have been questioned with this matter is quite small
A B C D
Câu 80: The hospital has launched an inquiry to find out who was to blame on the mistake.
A B C D

Answer key
TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN QUẢNG TRỊ ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC MÔN TIẾNG ANH
NĂM HỌC 2008-2009
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1. D 21. D 41. C 61. D

2. B 22. C 42. B 62. B
3. C 23. C 43. A 63. A
4. B 24. C 44. A 64. D
5. C 25. A 45. A 65. D
6. C 26. A 46. C 66. A
7. A 27. C 47. D 67. C
8. C 28. D 48. B 68. B
9. B 29. C 49. C 69. C
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10. A 30. B 50. D 70. C
11. A 31. D 51. C 71. A
12. D 32. B 52. A 72. C
13. B 33. A 53. D 73. D
14. D 34. D 54. C 74. D
15. D 35. C 55. B 75. A
16. A 36. A 56. A 76. A
17. C 37. C 57. B 77. C
18. D 38. D 58. B 78. C
19. D 39. B 59. D 79. C
20. C 40. B 60. A 80. D

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