Đề thi Mô phỏng Ôn tập Tiếng Anh THPT

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1. Therefore, we say the earth's energy budget is balanced. (32)_______ more energy was coming in than was going out, the earth's temperature would increase. On the other hand, if too much energy is reflected, and not absorbed, we'll see a decrease in the earth's temperatures. Of all of the sun's energy that hits the Earth, about 70% is absorbed by the land, ocean, atmosphere and clouds and about 30% is reflected back into space. Question 28: A. to B. with C. about D. for Question 29: A. include B. included C. to include D. including Question 30: A. amount B. number C. plenty D. quality Question 31: A. whose B. that C. who D. where Question 32: A. In case of B. Although C. If D. Unless Read the following passages and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D. TEXT 1: Before the 1500’s, the western plains of North America were dominated by farmers. One group, the Mandans, lived in the upper Missouri River country, primarily in present – day North Dakota. They had large villages of houses built close together. The tight arrangement enabled the Mandans to protect themselves more easily from the attacks of others who might seek to obtain some of the food these highly capable farmers stored from one year to the next. The women had primary responsibility for the fields. They had to exercise considerable skill to produce the desired results, for their northern location meant fleeting growing seasons. Winter often lingered; autumn could be ushered in by severe frost. For good measure, during the spring and summer, drought, heat, hail, grasshoppers, and other frustrations might await the wary grower. Under such conditions, Mandan women had to grow maize capable of weathering adversity. They began as early as it appeared feasible to do so in the spring, clearing the land, using fire to clear stubble from the fields and then planting. From this point until the first green corn could be harvested, the crop required labor and vigilance. Harvesting proceeded in two stages. In August the Mandans picked a smaller amount of the crop before it had matured fully. This green corn was boiled, dried and shelled, with some of the maize slated for immediate consumption and the rest stored in animal – skin bags. Later in the fall, the people picked the rest of the corn. They saved the best of the harvest for seeds or for trade, with the remainder eaten right away or stored for alter use in underground reserves. With appropriate banking of the extra food, the Mandans protected themselves against the disaster of crop failure and accompany hunger. The woman planted another staple, squash, about the first of June, and harvested it near the time of the green corn harvest. After they picked it, they sliced it, dried it, and strung the slices before they stored them. Once again, they saved the seeds from the best of the year’s crop. The Mandans also grew sunflowers and tobacco; the latter was the particular task of the older men. Question 33. What is the main topic of the passage ? A. The agricultural activities of a North American Society B. Various ways corn can be used. C. The problems encountered by farmers specializing in growing once crop D. Weather conditions on the western plains. Question 34. The Mandans built their houses close together in order to ____________. A. guard their supplies of food B. share farming implements C. protect themselves against the weather D. allow more room for growing corn Question 35. The word “enabled” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ____________. A. covered B. isolated C. helped D. reminded Question 36. Why does the author believe that the Mandans were skilled farmers? A. They developed new varieties of corn. B. They could grow crops despite adverse weather. C. They developed effective fertilizers.
2. D. They could grow crops in most types of soil. Question 37. The word “consumption” in the paragraph is closest in meaning to _________. A. conversation B. decay C. eating D. planting Question 38. The word “them” in the last paragraph refers to _________. A. women B. seeds C. slices D. the Mandans Question 39. Which of the following crops was cultivated primarily by men? A. Squash B. Sunflower C. Corn D. Tobacco Question 40. Throughout the passage, the author implies that the Mandans _________. A. planned for the future B. valued individuality C. were open to strangers D. were very adventurous TEXT 2: Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees’ homes and offices. For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers. A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8,7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published “The Portable Executive” as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn’t telecommuting become more popular? Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or, at least, systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager’s responsibilities. It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office. Question 41: With which of the following topics is the passage primarily concerned? A. The advantages of telecommuting. B. A definition of telecommuting. C. An overview of telecommuting. D. The failure of telecommuting. Question 42: How many Americans are involved in telecommuting? A. More than predicted in Business Week. B. More than 8 million. C. Fewer than estimated in USA Today. D. Fewer than last year. Question 43: The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees _____. A. need regular interaction with their families. B. are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office. C. feel that a work area in their home is away from the office. D. are ignorant of telecommuting. Question 44: The word “them” in the second paragraph refers to_________. A. executives B. telecommuters C. systems D. responsibilities Question 45: The word “reluctant” in the third paragraph can best be replaced by ______. A. opposite B. willing C. hesitate D. typical Mark 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 46: He did not remember the meeting . He went out for a coffee with his friends. A. Not remembered the meeting , he went out for a coffee with his friends. B. Not to remember the meeting , he went out for a coffee with his friends. C. Not remember the meeting , he went out for a coffee with his friends. D. Not remembering the meeting, he went out for a coffee with his friends.
3. Question 47: John is studying hard. He doesn’t want to fail the next exam. A. John is studying hard so that he won’t fail the next exam. B. John is studying hard because he won’t fail the next exam. C. John is studying hard but he won’t fail the next exam. D. John is studying hard although he won’t fail the next exam Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions. Question 48: “I’ll give you a lift home if you like” A. He offered to give me a lift home. B. I liked him to give me a lift home. C. He could install a lift in my home. D. If I liked, he would install a lift in my home. Question 49: If you hadn’t cheated in the exam, you wouldn’t be punished now. A. You were not punished as you didn’t cheat in the exam. B. You didn’t cheat in the exams so as not to be punished. C. Don’t cheat in the exam and you won’t be punished. D. You cheated in the exam, so you are punished. Question 50: Julia forgot to do her homework. A. Julia did her homework, but she didn’t remember. B. Julia forgot doing her homework. C. Julia didn’t do her homework as she didn’t remember. D. Somebody did her homework for Julia but she forgot it. ________THE END__________