Đề thi thử THPT Quốc Gia Lần 2 năm học 2018-2019 môn Tiếng Anh - Mã đề 008 - SGD & ĐT Ninh Bình

 SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG QUỐC GIA 
 TỈNH NINH BÌNH LẦN THỨ 2 - NĂM HỌC 2018-2019 
 Môn: TIẾNG ANH 
 ĐỀ THI CHÍNH THỨC Thời gian làm bài: 60 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề 
 (Đề thi gồm có 04 trang) Mã đề thi 008 
Họ tên thí sinh:...............................................................; Số báo danh:................................... 
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 1 to 8. 
 Even though most people can’t find it on a map, the small island of Sumbawa has played an important 
role in history. Sumbawa is situated to the east of the popular resort island of Bali and is currently home to 
around 1.5 million people. For these people the island is home, but Sumbawa is important for another reason 
as well. Mount Tambora – a volcano, 1815 volcanic eruption was the deadliest and most powerful in history – 
is located on its northern half. 
 In early April of 1815, Mount Tambora changed the world. It released a blast that registered a 
whopping 7 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index. That is the highest in human history. Its eruption was so loud 
that it was heard by people who live in Sumatra – an island located more than 2,000 kilometers away. 
 When Tambora erupted, it shot around 100 cubic kilometers of rock and ash into the air. The ash 
caused complete darkness on Sumbawa and its neighboring islands for several days. It destroyed all 
vegetation and killed an estimated 71,000 people in the area. 
 But the damage Tambora caused did not end in Indonesia. One year later, the volcanic cloud of ash it 
ejected reached the northern hemisphere. There it obscured the sun and affected the climates of Europe, the 
eastern sections of the United States, and Canada. It created cooler temperatures and severe crop failure. 
Many places had snow in June and frosty nights in July, August, and September. The year of 1816 was 
known as “the year without summer”. 
 The cooler temperatures resulted in a severe and extensive famine. The prices of basic foods rose 
sharply across the affected areas. Many people resorted to begging, stealing, and travelling long distances in 
search of food. Diseases caused by malnutrition became widespread. In total, over 200,000 people died of 
starvation and disease. 
 The aftermath of the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora was the worst of any volcanic eruption in 
recorded history. Unfortunately, volcano researchers say we can expect a similar eruption to occur within the 
next 1,000 years. While many people see manmade climate change as the most dangerous threat to the 
Earth, powerful volcanoes also threaten us with catastrophic climate disruption. 
Question 1: According to the passage, Sumbawa has played an important role in history because_______. 
 A. the largest volcanic eruption in history happened there 
 B. Mount Tambora’s eruption registered a 7 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index 
 C. it is located so close to Bali 
 D. it has a population of 1.5 million people 
Question 2: The word “blast” in paragraph 2 described a(n) __________. 
 A. shape B. size C. explosion D. image 
Question 3: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to ___________. 
 A. rock B. ash C. shot D. darkness 
Question 4: According to the passage, why was the year of 1816 called “the year without a summer”? 
 A. Because Mt. Tambora erupted in the summer. 
 B. Because Mt. Tambora erupting in 1816 caused famine. 
 C. As the eruption killed 71,000 people in the summer. 
 D. As the cloud of ash from Mt. Tambora effected the climate. 
Question 5: The phrase “resorted to” in paragraph 5 almost means__________. 
 A. tried their best B. did the worst thing C. took the last chance D. had difficulty 
Question 6: Which of the following statements is TRUE about the eruption of Mt. Tambora? 
 A. It affected the climates of several countries in Asia and Africa. 
 B. The cooler temperature caused severe crop failure. 
 C. The volcanic cloud of ash only reached the southern hemisphere. 
 D. It was impossible to measure it on the Volcanic Explosivity Index. 
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 A. The eruption of Tambora was the most powerful in history. 
 B. It was very cold in the summer of 1816. 
 C. The damage was limited to Indonesia and the surrounding area. 
 D. Many people died because they didn’t have enough food to eat. 
Question 8: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? 
 A. Volcanic eruptions always result in a mass extinction. 
 B. The volcanoes can erupt at anytime and anywhere. 
 C. Manmade climate change is still the most dangerous threat. 
 D. The survival of the human race is not guaranteed. 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs 
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. 
Question 9: A. pioneer B. green C. seen D. indeed 
Question 10: A. relaxed B. distinguished C. attacked D. attracted 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions. 
Question 11: We’ve got to save the rainforests _____________ being destroyed. 
 A. with B. to C. for D. from 
Question 12: ___________ Jim likes the band, he’s too tired to go to the concert this evening. 
 A. Since B. Even though C. Whatever D. Because of 
Question 13: Tina would consider _____________ to Finland with us this summer. 
 A. going B. to have gone C. being gone D. to go 
Question 14: Many city-dwellers like to spend their weekend in the country to enjoy the fresh air and the 
________ of nature. 
 A. beautify B. beautiful C. beauty D. beautifully 
Question 15: At first, it’s very difficult for the judge to identify the winner because the two runners seemed to 
cross the finishing line _____________. 
 A. chronologically B. respectively C. spontaneously D. simultaneously 
Question 16: ____________ our own interests is one of the most important factors in choosing a job. 
 A. Pursuing B. Seeking C. Realizing D. Chasing 
Question 17: Thousands of people ___________ along the roads watched the bicycle racing. 
 A. who stands B. to stand C. stood D. standing 
Question 18: Sharon ____________ to Italy twice before she visited Rome for the first time. 
 A. was going B. had gone C. went D. has gone 
Question 19: The accident brought him to his ___________ and made him stop drinking. 
 A. senses B. awareness C. responsibilities D. duties 
Question 20: In today’s paper, it ___________ that the Vietnam’s national examination for high school 
students will take place from June 24th to 27th. 
 A. expresses B. admits C. says D. proposes 
Question 21: Our magazine _____________ in May if we receive all the articles on time. 
 A. will have published B. will be published C. would be published D. will publish 
Question 22: ___________, I entered one of the most prestigious universities of the United States. 
 A. To award a scholarship B. Having been awarded a scholarship 
 C. I have been awarded a scholarship D. Awarding a scholarship 
Question 23: “Sorry, I don’t know it exactly, but I think the Ethnology Museum is within ____ easy distance.” 
 A. an B. the C. a D. Ø (no article) 
Question 24: The ______________ of the palace in the water was very clear and dreamy. 
 A. reflection B. shadow C. shade D. sight 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 25: 75% of the world's population habitually consume caffeine, which up to a point masks the 
symptoms of sleep deprivation. 
 A. loss B. supply C. damage D. offer 
Question 26: - “What do you think about my idea for a new smart phone game” 
 - “I think it’s got potential. It sounds really good.” 
 A. it’s possible, but not practical B. someone already did it 
 C. it is certain of success D. it seems that it can be successful 
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. 
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 A. Needless to say, Mike is not so clever as other students in the class. 
 B. Needless to say, other students in the class are cleverer than Mike. 
 C. Needless to say, Mike is the cleverest student in the class. 
 D. Needless to say, other students in the class are as clever as Mike. 
Question 28: It was wrong of you not to ask your parents’ permission before deciding to quit your job. 
 A. You had to have asked your parents’ permission before deciding to quit your job. 
 B. You might have asked your parents’ permission before deciding to quit your job. 
 C. You should have asked your parents’ permission before deciding to quit your job. 
 D. You must have asked your parents’ permission before deciding to quit your job. 
Question 29: “What film did you watch last night, Dave?” Dora asked. 
 A. Dora wondered what film Dave watched the night before. 
 B. Dora wanted to know what film had Dave watched the night before. 
 C. Dora asked Dave what film he had watched the previous night. 
 D. Dora asked Dave what he watched film the previous night. 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the 
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 
Question 30: I am at a loss to know how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All what you 
do is playing video games all day. 
 A. fail to understand B. completely understand 
 C. lose the game D. feel like a stranger 
Question 31: The company rejected the claim that they were responsible for these teenagers’ health 
problems. 
 A. denied B. accepted C. ignored D. disagreed 
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best completes each of 
the following exchanges. 
Question 32: July and Harry are talking about their plan for the weekend. 
 - July: “Shall we go boating tomorrow?” 
 - Harry: “____. The weather forecast says a storm is coming.” 
 A. That’s a deal B. I’m afraid we can’t C. Sure D. That’s a good idea 
Question 33: The teacher is asking Kevin about the reason for his absence from the class. 
 - Teacher: “Why didn’t you show up for class this morning?” 
 - Kevin: “____. You know, I live far from the school.” 
 A. That’s good B. My car broke down C. It’s a fine day D. It’s not the case 
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 34: She phoned him early in the morning. She didn’t want him to forget to bring along the 
document. 
 A. She phoned him early in the morning lest he would forget to bring along the document. 
 B. She phoned him early in the morning so that she wanted him to bring along the document. 
 C. She phoned him early in the morning when she didn’t want him to bring along the document. 
 D. She phoned him early in the morning though she didn’t want him to forget to bring along the document. 
Question 35: My personal opinion doesn’t really matter. We need to decide for the good of everyone. 
 A. Though my personal opinion really matters, we need to decide for the good of everyone. 
 B. If my personal opinion doesn’t really matter, we need to decide for the good of everyone. 
 C. Deciding for the good of everyone makes our personal opinion not really matter at all. 
 D. We need to decide for the good of everyone, so my personal opinion doesn’t really matter. 
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the 
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 40. 
 Dolphins have to be conscious to (36) _________. This means that they cannot go into a full deep 
sleep, because then they would suffocate. Dolphins have “solved” that by (37) ________ one half of their 
brain sleep at a time. This has been determined by doing EEG studies on dolphins. Dolphins sleep about 8 
hours a day in this fashion. Recent studies confirmed that dolphins have only one eye closed (38) _______ 
their sleep. The state (open or closed) of one eye remains constant for an average of an hour, after (39) 
________ it switches state. 
 REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, usually associated with dreaming has been recorded only very 
(40) ___________. Some scientists claim dolphins do not have REM sleep at all. A dolphin’s behavior when 
sleeping/resting depends on the circumstances and possibly on individual preferences. They can either: swim 
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the bottom (in shallow water) and rise to the surface every now and then to breathe. 
Question 36: A. breath B. breathed C. breathe D. breathing 
Question 37: A. letting B. doing C. getting D. allowing 
Question 38: A. when B. during C. after D. while 
Question 39: A. which B. who C. that D. whom 
Question 40: A. widely B. never C. often D. rarely 
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 41 to 45. 
 It’s a sound you will probably never hear, a sickened tree sending out a distress signal. But a group of 
scientists has heard the cries, and they think some insects also hear the trees and are drawn to them like 
vulture to a dying animal. Researchers with the US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service fastened 
sensors to the bark of drought-stricken trees clearly heard distress calls. According to one of the scientists, 
most parched trees transmit their plight in the 50-hertz to 50-kilohertz range. (The unaided human ear can 
detect no more than 20 kilohertz). Red oak, maple, white pine, and birch all make slightly different sounds in 
the form of vibrations at the surface of the wood. 
 The scientists think that the vibrations are created when the water columns inside tubes that run along the 
length of the tree break, a result of too little water following through them. These fractured columns send out 
distinctive vibration patterns. Because some insects communicate at ultrasonic frequencies, they may pick up 
the trees' vibration and attack the weakened trees. Researchers are now running tests with potted trees that 
have been deprived of water to see if the sound is what attracts the insects. “Water-stressed trees also smell 
differently from other trees, and they experience thermal changes, so insects could be responding to 
something other than sound”, one scientist said. 
Question 41: Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? 
 A. the vibrations produced by insects B. the mission of the U.S Forest Service 
 C. the sound made by trees D. the effect of insects on trees. 
Question 42: The word “them” in the first paragraph refers to_____. 
 A. insects B. vultures C. trees D. scientists 
Question 43: The word “parched” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____. 
 A. burned B. recovered C. damaged D. dehydrated 
Question 44: All the following are mentioned as possible factors in drawing insects to weakened trees 
EXCEPT_____. 
 A. changes in colours B. sounds C. thermal changes D. smells 
Question 45: Which of the following could be considered a cause of the trees’ distress signals? 
 A. torn root B. attacks by insects 
 C. experiments by scientist D. lack of water 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three 
in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. 
Question 46: A. panda B. leopard C. apply D. parrot 
Question 47: A. example B. disaster C. reduction D. penalty 
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction 
in each of the following questions. 
Question 48: At present, advertising is one of the most strictly regulated industry in the United States. 
 A B C D 
Question 49: If you paid attention to the lesson yesterday, you could answer my questions now. 
 A B C D 
Question 50: The teacher found a great deal of mistakes in his students’ writing. 
 A B C D 
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