1. TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÊ QUÝ ĐÔN
ĐỀ THI THỬ
ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012
Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose main
stress is placed differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1
A. appendix
B. excitement
C. nocturnal
D. excavate
Question 2
A. applicant
B. preference
C. courteous
D. appointment
Question 3
A. extravagant
B. fundamental
C. distinctively
D. dilapidate
Question 4
A. primitive
B. material
C. adjustment
D. precaution
Question 5

2. A. interviewer
B. concentrate
C. comfortable
D. technology
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 6: Have you seen today’s paper? It __________they’ve caught those million –
pound bank robbers.
A. writes
B. says
C.tells
D. talks about
Question 7: Could you move your car? You're __________the way of the entrance!
A. on
B. in
C. at
D. to
Question 8: Don’t __________to any conclusion before you know the full facts.
A. rush
B. dive
C. leap
D. fly
Question 9: Three of the words below go together with “HEAD” to make new words.
Which word does NOT?
A. ache
B. man
C. master
D. line
Question 10: What does the following mobile text (cell phone SMS) abbreviation mean:
LOL ?
A. I am crying
B. Laughing out loud
C. I’m going to be late
D. I love you lots
Question 11:“That was fantastic! Could I have a second __________please? ”

3. A. helping
B. course
C. plate
D. service
Question 12: By then I __________ my driving test. I hope.
A. pass
B. will be passed
C. will have passed
D. have passed
Question 13: ________ is one of the many factors involved in changing farming
methods.
A. Each climate
B. A climate
C. Climates
D. The climate
Question 14: Not only ________ more brittle than hard maples, but they are also less
able to withstand high winds.
A. soft maples are
B. they are soft maples
C. are soft maples
D. soft maples
Question 15: “Did you know Jim’s getting married next week?” – “ ________ Who to? ”
A. Really?
B. Is he?
C. Never
D. All are correct
Question 16: - How do you say the following time? 2:57
A. It’s nearly 3 o’clock
B. It’s just before 3 o’clock
C. It’s just coming up to 3 o’clock
D. All are correct
Question 17: Which option is NOT correct? “________, I can’t hear myself think.”
A.Turn it down
B. Turn the music down

4. C. Turn down the music
D. Turn down it
Question 18: Which of the following ways of saying 6x3 is NOT correct?
A. Six times three
B. Six multiplied by three
C. Six add three
D. Six by three
Question 19: “When can you get it all done? ” - “________”
A. How does next Monday sound?
B. Two hours ago
C. I used to do it on Monday
D. How much time do I need?
Question 20: Which of the following is the function of this sentence: “I’d love to come,
but I’m already going out that evening.”
A. Offering to do something
B. Apologizing
C. Declining an invitation
D. Giving advice
Question 21: After so many years, it is great to see him ________his ambitions.
A. get
B. realize
C. possess
D. deserve
Question 22: “Jane didn’t look well today, did she? “ -“________”
A. I am afraid not
B. No, she seemed ill
C. Yes, she seemed sick
D. A and B
Question 23: Yes, we went away on holiday last week, but it rained day in day out.
A. every single day
B. every other day
C. every second day
D. every two days

5. Question 24: “ I am very much obliged to you for helping my family.” - “________ ”
A. My pleasure.
B. That’s all right
C. You’re welcome
D. A & C are correct
Question 25: Yes, I agree, but at the same time it’s not the end of the world.
A. worth worrying about
B. worth talking about
C. worth looking at
D. worth speaking about.
Question 26: Which of these is the opposite of straight?
A. beautiful
B. crooked
C. definite
D. self - conscious
Question 27: - “________ ” - “It’s not likely.”
A. How important is it to attend university?
B. Is it possible to get a good job without attending university?
C.Would you be interested in attending university in a foreign country?
D. Is it very important to attend a university in a foreign country?
Question 28: You ________us about the changes in the plans. We need time to prepare
for everything.
A. should have told
B. must have told
C. can’t have told
D. might tell
Question 29: Occasionally dolphins________to the surface of the water to take in the
oxygen.
A. need to raise
B. need to rise
C. raise
D. are swimming
Question 30: “Would you mind turning your stereo down?”- “________”

6. A. I’m really sorry! I’m not paying attention.
B. Oh, I’m sorry! I didn’t realize that
C. No, I don’t
D. yes, I do
Question 31: His father prefers ________.
A. that he attends a different university.
B. that he attend a different university
C. he attends a different university
D. he attend a different university
Question 32: Not until________himself seriously ill.
A. he had completed the task did he find
B. had he completed the task did he find
C. had he completed the task he found
D. did he completed the task he had found
Question 33: Before eating,________thoroughly with soap and clean water.
A. your hands should be washed
B. you should wash your hands
C. you need washing your hands
D. your hands need washed
Question 34: I should be grateful if you would let me keep myself to myself.
A. be quiet
B. be private
C. be lonely
D. be special
Question 35: Unfortunately, they________us in the auction to the tune of 500 pounds.
A. outbid
B. outweighed
C. overdid
D. underwrote
III. 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 36: The staff couldn’t have worked any harder, but they could not even finish
half of the order all the week.

7. A. Had the staff worked a little harder, they might have finished all the order by the end
of the week.
B. Throughout the week, the staff could only complete half of the order, which how they
did not work as hard as they should have.
C. The staff, who only completed half of the order all week, could not have worked as
hard as they claimed they did.
D. Throughout the week, less than half of the order could be produced, although the staff
worked as hard as they could.
Question 37: You needn’t have taken so many warm clothes there.
A. It’s not necessary for you to take so many warm clothes there.
B. You have taken so many warm clothes there that I don’t need
C. There’s no need for you to take so many warm clothes there
D. You took lots of warm clothes there but it turned out not necessary
Question 38:In Thailand, the further you go towards the border with Laos, the higher the
risk of malaria.
A. There is a great risk to you a catching malaria around the far – off Thai border with
Laos
B. The border with Laos has a higher risk to you of malaria than anywhere else in
Thailand
C. Although there is malaria all over Thailand, the risk of catching it gets higher in Laos
D. The danger of getting malaria in Thailand increases the closer you get to its border
with Laos
Question 39:My sister would love to be involved in the organization of the event, so
would I.
A. My sister is so much like me, since she too takes part in organizing events voluntarily.
B.My sister was so keen to take part in the organization of the event, that I encouraged
her.
C. Both my sister and I would be very happy to take part in organizing the event.
D. I would like my sister to volunteer to take part in organizing the event.
Question 40: Some doubt remains as to the route Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca took to
Mexico.
A. Al var Nunez Cahaza de Vaca remained uncertain as to which route he should take to
get to Mexico.
B. Some people doubt that Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca went to Mexico by road.
C. It is still not certain how Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca discovered Mexico.
D. Which way Alvar Nunez Cahaza de Vaca took to Mexico is still not entirely clear.
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.

8. Question 41:Pollution makes streams, lakes and coastal water (A) unpleasant (B) to look
at, to smell, and to swim in. Fish and shellfish harvested from (C) polluted waters may be
unsafe to eat (D).
A
B
C
D
Question 42: A finishing (A) motion picture (B) is the work (C) of the collaboration of
many individuals (D).
A
B
C
D
Question 43: Educational films are made for (A) schools, training films for industry;
documentary films present (B) fact events (C) or circumstances of social, political, or
historical nature (D).
A
B
C
D
Question 44: The train to Ho Chi Minh city left at precisely (A) 7 o’ clock as usually,(B)
but the train to Ha Noi capital left at half past six o’clock, which (C) was exactly (D) 20
minutes late.
A
B
C
D
Question 45: Whether (A) life in the countryside is better than that (B) in the city depend
on (C) each individual’s point of view (D).
A
B
C
D
V. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 46 to 55.

9. The role of translation enabling literature to pass beyond its natural frontiers is
receiving growing recognition. In view of the general increase in this (46) _____ , it is
not surprising that many people with literary interests and a knowledge of languages
should think of adopting translating as a full- or part-time (47) _____. Some advice may
usefully be given to such would -be translators.
The first difficulty the beginner will (48) _____ is the unwillingness of publishers to
entrust a translator to anyone who has not already (49) _____ a reputation for sound
work. The least publishers will (50)_____ before commissioning a translator is a fairly
lengthy (51) _____ of the applicant’s work, even if unpublished. Perhaps the best way the
would-be translator can begin is to select some book of the type which he or she feels
competent and eager to translate, translate a (52) _____ section of the book and then
submit the book and the translation to a suitable publisher. If he or she is extremely
lucky, this may result in a commission to translate the book. More probably, however,
publishers will (53) _____ the book as such but if they are favorably (54) _____ by the
translation, they may very possibly commission some other books of a (55) _____ nature
which they already have in mind.
Question 46:
A. field
B. category
C. group
D. class
Question 47:
A. work
B. employment
C. occupation
D. line
Question 48:
A. encounter
B. involve
C. reveal
D. introduce
Question 49:
A. formed
B. set
C. founded
D. established

10. Question 50:
A. instruct
B. oblige
C. demand
D. direct
Question 51:
A. instance
B. case
C. specimen
D. model
Question 52:
A. substantial
B. main
C. grand
D. plentiful
Question 53:
A. exclude
B. reject
C. object
D. disapprove
Question 54:
A. impressed
B. convinced
C. affected
D. taken
Question 55:
A. common
B. same
C. similar
D. joint
VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
to indicate the correct answer for each of the questions from 56 to 65.
Until recently, most American entrepreneurs were men. Discrimination against women
in business, the demands of caring for families, and lack of business training had kept the

11. number of women entrepreneurs small. Now, however, businesses owned by women
account for more than $40 billion in annual revenues, and this figure is likely to continue
rising throughout the 1990s. As Carolyn Doppelt Gray, an official of the Small Business
Administration, has noted, "The 1970s was the decade of women entering management,
and the 1980s turned out to be the decade of the woman entrepreneur". What are some of
the factors behind this trend? For one thing, as more women earn advanced degrees in
business and enter the corporate world, they are finding obstacles. Women are still
excluded from most executive suites. Charlotte Taylor, a management consultant, had
noted, "In the 1970s women believed if they got an MBA and worked hard they could
become chairman of the board. Now they've found out that isn't going to happen, so they
go out on their own".
In the past, most women entrepreneurs worked in "women's" fields: cosmetics and
clothing, for example. But this is changing. Consider ASK Computer Systems, a $22-
million-a-year computer software business. It was founded in 1973 by Sandra Kurtzig,
who was then a housewife with degrees in math and engineering. When Kurtzig founded
the business, her first product was software that let weekly newspapers keep tabs on
their newspaper carriers-and her office was a bedroom at home, with a shoebox under
the bed to hold the company's cash. After she succeeded with the newspaper software
system, she hired several bright computer-science graduates to develop additional
programs. When these were marketed and sold, ASK began to grow. It now has 200
employees, and Sandra Kurtzig owns $66.9 million of stock.
Of course, many women who start their own businesses fail, just as men often do. They
still face hurdles in the business world, especially problems in raising money; the
banking and finance world is still dominated by men, and old attitudes die hard. Most
businesses owned by women are still quite small. But the situation is changing; there are
likely to be many more Sandra Kurtzigs in the years ahead.
Question 56: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Women today are better educated than in the past, making them more attractive to the
business world.
B. The computer is especially lucrative for women today.
C. Women are better at small business than men are.
D. Women today are opening more business of their own.
Question 57:The word “excluded" in line 8 is closest meaning to _____.
A. not permitted in
B. often invited to
C. decorators of
D. charged admission to
Question 58:All of the following were mentioned in the passage as detriments to women
in the business world EXCEPT _____.

12. A. Women were required to stay at home with their families.
B. Women lacked ability to work in business.
C. Women faced discrimination in business.
D. Women were not trained in business.
Question 59: in line 10, “that” refers to _____.
A. a woman becomes chairman of the board.
B. Women working hard
C. Women achieving advanced degrees
D. Women believing that business is a place for them.
Question 60: According to the passage, Charlotte Taylor believes that women in 1970s
_____.
A. Were unrealistic about their opportunities in business management.
B. Were still more interested in education than business opportunities
C. had fewer obstacles in business than they do today.
D. were unable to work hard enough to success in business.
Question 61: The author mentions the “shoesbox under the bed” in the third paragraph
in order to _____.
A. show the frugality of women in business
B. show the resourcefulness of Sandra Kurtzig
C. point out that initially the financial resources of Sandra Kurtzig’s business were
limited
D. suggest that the company needed to expand
Question 62: The expression “keep tabs on" in line 16 is closest meaning to _____.
A. recognize the appearance of
B. keep records of
C. provide transportation for
D. pay the salaries of
Question 63: The word “hurdles” in line 21 can be best replaced by _____.
A. fences
B. obstacles
C. questions
D. small groups
Question 64: It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes that business
operated by women are small because _____.

13. A. Women prefer a small intimate setting.
B. Women can’t deal with money.
C. Women are not able to borrow money easily.
D. many women fail at large businesses.
Question 65: The author’s attitude about the future of women in business is _____.
A. skeptical
B. optimistic
C. frustrated
D. negative
VII. 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 66 to 75.
Carbohydrates, which are sugars, are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide
the main source of energy for the body, and they also function to flavor and sweeten
foods. Carbohydrates range from simple sugars like glucose to complex sugars such as
amylose and amylopectin. Nutritionists estimate that carbohydrates should make up about
one-fourth to one-fifth of a person's diet. This translates to about 75-100 grams of
carbohydrates per day.
A diet that is deficient in carbohydrates can have an adverse effect on a person's
health. When the body lacks a sufficient amount of carbohydrates it must then use its
protein supplies for energy, a process called gluconeogenesis. This, however, results in a
lack of necessary protein, and further health difficulties may occur. A lack of
carbohydrates can also lead to ketosis, a build-up of ketones in the body that causes
fatigue, lethargy, and bad breath.
Question 66: What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Carbohydrates are needed for good health.
B. Carbohydrates prevent a build-up of proteins.
C. Carbohydrates can lead to ketosis.
D. Carbohydrates are an expendable part of a good diet.
Question 67: The word "function" as used in line 2 refers to which of the following?
A. neglect
B. serve
C. dissolve
D. profess
Question 68: The word "range" as used in line 3 is closest in meaning to which of the
following?
A. probe

14. B. proceed
C. hail
D. extend
Question 69: According to the passage, what do most nutritionists suggest?
A. Sufficient carbohydrates will prevent gluconeogenesis.
B. Carbohydrates are simple sugars called glucose.
C. Carbohydrates should make up about a quarter of a person's daily diet.
D. Carbohydrates should be eaten in very small quantities.
Question 70: Which of the following do carbohydrates NOT do?
A. prevent ketosis
B. cause gluconeogenesis
C. provide energy for the body
D. flavor and sweeten food
Question 71: Which of the following words could best replace "deficient" as used in line
6 ?
A. outstanding
B. abundant
C. insufficient
D. unequal
Question 72: What does the word "this" refer to in line 8 ?
A. using protein supplies for energy
B. converting carbohydrates to energy
C. having a deficiency in carbohydrates
D. having an insufficient amount of protein
Question 73: According to the passage, which of the following does NOT describe
carbohydrates?
A. a protein supply
B. a necessity
C. a range of sugars
D. an energy source
Question 74: Which of the following best describes the author's tone?
A. sensitive
B. emotional
C. informative

15. D. regretful
Question 75: Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?
A. Cause and result
B. Comparison and contrast
C. Specific to general
D. Definition and example
VIII. Blacken the letter A,B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that
best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 76: I think I should have cooked more food. There’s nothing left now.
A. I should not have cooked so much food.
B. I regrets cooking too much food now.
C. I did not cook much food and I think it is ok now.
D. I did not cook much food and I think it was a mistake.
Question 77: You need not have washed the sheets. The hotel staff does the cleaning.
A. It is good that you washed the sheets.
B. It was not necessary to wash the sheets, even though you did.
C. It was necessary to wash the sheets, but you did not do it.
D. It was necessary to wash the sheets, and you did not do it.
Question 78: What has happened? You look as if you have been in the wars.
A. You look like an old soldier.
B. You are wearing many medals.
C. You look as though something unpleasant has happened to you.
D. You look as though you have been fighting
Question 79: The agreement ended six-month negotiation. It was signed yesterday.
A. The agreement which ends six-month negotiation was signed yesterday.
B. The agreement which was signed yesterday lasted six months.
C. The negotiation which lasted six months was signed yesterday.
D. The agreement which was signed yesterday ended six-month negotiation.
Question 80: “Cigarette?”, he asked. “No, thanks.” I said
A. He asked for a cigarette ,and I immediately refused.
B. He mentioned a cigarette, so I thanked him.
C. He offered me a cigarette, but I promptly declined.
D.He asked if I was smoking, and I denied at once.

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