The document is a practice exam for graduating high school students in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It contains 80 multiple choice questions testing reading comprehension and English language skills. The exam covers topics such as the meaning of idioms, pronoun referents, vocabulary in context, and completing sentences. It aims to prepare students for the national high school graduation exam.

1. SỞ GIÁO DỤC & ĐÀO TẠO TP. HCM
TRƯỜNG THPT PHÚ NHUẬN
ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA
LẦN 1 NĂM HỌC: 2014-2015
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút
(80 câu trắc nghiệm)
Mã đề thi 132
Họ, tên thí sinh:............................................................................... Số báo danh: .............................
Lớp: 12 A ……..
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 10.
There is a common expression in the English language referring to a blue moon. When people say something that
happens “only once in a blue moon”, they mean that it happens only very rarely, once in a great while. This
expression has been around for at least a century and a half; there are references to this expression that date from
the second half of the nineteenth century.
The expression “a blue moon” has come to refer to the second full moon occurring in any given calendar month.
A second full moon is called a blue moon not because it is particularly blue or is any different in hue from the first
full moon of the month. Instead, it is called a blue moon because it is so rare. The moon needs a little more than 29
days to complete its cycle from full moon to full moon. Because every month except February has more than 29
days, every month will have at least one full moon (except the 28-day February, which will have a full moon unless
there is a full moon at the very end of January and another full moon at the very beginning of Match). It is on the
occasion when a given calendar month has a second full moon that a blue moon occurs. This does not happen very
often, only three or four times in a decade.
The blue moons of today are called blue moons because of their rarity and not because of their color; however,
the expression “blue moon” may have come into existence in reference to unusual circumstances in which the moon
actually appeared blue. Certain natural phenomena of gigantic proportions can actually change the appearance of
the moon from Earth. The eruption of the Krakatao volcano in 1883 left dust particles in the atmosphere, which
clouded the sun and gave the moon a bluish tint. This particular occurrence of the blue moon may have given rise to
the expression that we use today. Another example occurred more than a century later. When Mount Pinatubo
erupted in the Philippines in 1991, the moon again took on a blue tint.
(Adapted from Longman Complete Course for the TOEFL Test)
Câu 1: According to paragraph 2, the second full moon is called “the blue moon” because __________.
A. it is infrequent B. it is bluer than the first full moon
C. it has a bluish hue D. it appears on unhappy days
Câu 2: If one full moon is on the second of May, another one will probably be on __________.
A. June 1st
B. May 31st
C. June 2nd
D. May 30th
Câu 3: The word “its” in paragraph 2 refers to “__________.”
A. the month B. February C. the moon D. the day
Câu 4: Which of the following dates can be a blue moon day?
Trang 1/11 - Mã đề thi 132

2. A. February 28th
B. November 30th
C. August 22nd
D. March 4th
Câu 5: It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. the blue moon is bigger but darker than the first full moon
B. the occasion of the blue moon happens every four years
C. natural activities on Earth can alter the look of the moon
D. the expression “once in a blue moon” is used only when blue moon appears
Câu 6: The phrase “come into existence” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by “__________.”
A. comprised B. been overlooked C. associated D. been created
Câu 7: It can be inferred from the passage that __________.
A. full moon happens after a volcanic eruption B. full moon never occurs in February
C. no one can see full moon twice in their lives D. polluted air can put a blue coat on the moon
Câu 8: The word “which” in paragraph 3 refers to __________.
A. the dust particles B. the cloud C. the eruption D. the Krakatao volcano
Câu 9: The word “tint” in paragraph 3 mostly means “__________.”
A. shade B. light C. surface D. blur
Câu 10: The author is trying to __________.
A. define what a blue moon is
B. predict when a blue moon will happen
C. explain what the expression “once in a blue moon” means
D. correct people’s false assumption about a blue moon
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that has that same meaning as
the original one from 11 to 15.
Câu 11: I remember telling you about the due day of the exam paper.
A. I remember I have told you when the exam paper is due.
B. I think I have told you about the exam paper’s due.
Trang 2/11 - Mã đề thi 132

3. C. I remember to tell you when the exam paper was due.
D. I think I have told you when you sit for the exam.
Câu 12: Alfred said to John, “I didn’t use your computer! Someone else did, not me.”
A. Alfred said to John that he hadn’t used his computer, saying that someone else had.
B. Alfred told John that he hadn’t used his computer, saying that someone else had.
C. Alfred refused to use John’s computer, saying that someone else had.
D. Alfred denied having used John’s computer, saying that someone else had.
Câu 13: People say he did it for his own sake.
A. He is said to do it for his own sake. B. He is said to have done it for his own sake.
C. It is said to do it for his own sake. D. He is said that he did it his own sake
Câu 14: Had we left any later, we would have missed the train.
A. We almost missed the train. B. Because the train left late, we had no trouble catching it.
C. We left to late to catch the train. D. The train left late.
Câu 15: Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact, quite dangerous.
A. Contrary to its harmless appearance, the dog is hardly dangerous.
B. Harmless as it appeared, the dog was quite dangerous.
C. Because of its harmless appearance, people thought the dog was dangerous.
D. The dog’s harmless appearance prevented people to realize it was quite dangerous.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best way to complete each of the
sentence from 16 to 20.
Câu 16: She cannot help me now. She has not finished her work yet.
A. Having finished her work, she cannot help me.
B. She cannot help me until she has finished her work.
C. As long as she cannot finish her work, she will help me.
D. Not having finished her work, she will help me.
Câu 17: I learn a lot. However, I cannot remember anything.
Trang 3/11 - Mã đề thi 132

4. A. The more I learn, the less I remember.
B. I learn more and more and remember more and more.
C. The less I learn, the more I remember.
D. I remember not only what I have learnt.
Câu 18: Tom came to the party in patched jeans. This surprised the other guests.
A. Tom came to the party in patched jeans that surprised the other guests.
B. Tom came to the party in patched jeans which surprised the other guests.
C. Tom came to the party in patched jeans, which surprised the other guests.
D. Tom came to the party in patched jeans, which the other guests surprised.
Câu 19: The coffee was not strong. It didn’t keep us awake.
A. The coffee was very strong, but it couldn’t keep us awake.
B. The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
C. The coffee was so strong that we couldn’t sleep.
D. We were kept awake because the coffee was strong.
Câu 20: The little boy pretended to be sick. He wanted to stay home from school.
A. The little boy pretended to be sick although he stayed home from school.
B. The little boy pretended to be sick because he would stay home from school.
C. The little boy pretended to be sick so that he could stay home from school.
D. the little boy pretended to be sick whereas he wanted to stay home from school.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced
differently from that of the rest in each of the following sentences from 21 to 22.
Câu 21: A. thankful B. themselves C. theatre D. theorist
Câu 22: A. hearable B. nearly C. sear D. overheard
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 23 to 32.
In the twentieth century, people demand on unlimited energy to power their everyday lives. A wide range of
energy-run devices and modern conveniences are taken for granted, and although it may seem that we will never be
Trang 4/11 - Mã đề thi 132

5. in danger of living without those conveniences, the fact is that many supplies of energy are dwindling rapidly.
Scientists are constantly searching for new sources of power to keep modern society running. Whether future
populations will continue to enjoy the benefits of abundant energy will depend on the success of this research.
Coal, oil, and natural gas supply modern civilization with most of its power. However, not only are supplies of
these fuels limited, but they are a major source of pollution. If the energy demands of the future are to be met
without seriously harming the environment, existing alternative energy sources must be improved or further
explored and developed. These include nuclear, water, solar, wind, and geothermal power, as well as energy from
new, nonpolluting types of fuels. Each of these alternatives, however, has advantages and disadvantages.
Nuclear power plants efficiently produce large amounts of electricity without polluting the atmosphere; however,
they are costly to build and maintain, and they pose the daunting problem of what to do with nuclear wastes.
Hydroelectric power is inexpensive and environmentally safe, but impractical for communities located far from
moving water. Harnessing energy from tides and waves has similar drawbacks. Solar power holds great promise for
the future but methods of collecting and concentrating sunlight are as yet inefficient, as are methods of harnessing
wind power.
Every source of energy has its disadvantages. One way to minimize them is to use less energy. Conservation
efforts coupled with renewable energy resources, such as a combination of solar, water, wind, and geothermal
energy and alternative fuels, such as alcohol and hydrogen, will ensure supplies of clean, affordable energy for
humanity’s future.
(From The Heinle & Heinle TOEFL Test Assistant – Reading)
Câu 23: The passage mainly discusses __________.
A. the current situation of energy demands
B. the way to use less energy
C. the difficulties in finding new sources of energy
D. the advantages and disadvantages of some sources of energy
Câu 24: The word “dwindling” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “__________.”
A. rocketing B. declining C. doubling D. distributing
Câu 25: According to the passage, which of the following is the limitation of natural gas?
A. It is difficult to be collected
B. It is expensive
C. It is polluted
D. It is inaccessible for people who live far away the cities
Câu 26: What does the word “its” in paragraph 2 refer to?
Trang 5/11 - Mã đề thi 132

6. A. modern civilization B. oil C. natural gas D. coal
Câu 27: The word “drawbacks” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “__________.”
A. objections B. methods C. disabilities D. problems
Câu 28: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Just like coal, nuclear energy is a pollutant to the air.
B. It is hard for people away from the water to use hydroelectric power
C. Scientists are on their way to look for alternative sources of energy.
D. Wind power and solar power have the same problem.
Câu 29: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Scientists will not resume their search for new types of energy until they have found a perfect one.
B. Using hydroelectric energy can be harmful to our atmosphere.
C. It is impossible for some groups of people to enjoy water energy.
D. The only way to decrease the disadvantages of sources of energy is to use them less.
Câu 30: What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. nuclear power plants B. amounts of electricity
C. advantages and disadvantages D. nuclear wastes
Câu 31: What can be inferred about wind power?
A. Combining it and solar energy can ensure humanity’s future energy demands.
B. People living away from rivers and oceans cannot benefit it.
C. It is promising but very expensive.
D. An effective way to harness wind power has not been figured out.
Câu 32: The author of this passage is trying to __________.
A. support scientists in their search for new sources of energy
B. present some new sources of energy
C. explain the benefits and shortcomings of some kinds of energy
D. calculate the energy demands of the future
Trang 6/11 - Mã đề thi 132

7. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
option for each of the blank from 33 to 42.
Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and
spring, some schools (33)__________ a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. The
academic year, September to June, is divided (34)__________ three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in
September, January, and March; the summer quarter, June to August, is composed (35)__________ shorter
sessions of varying length.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the 36)__________ side, students
who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may (37)__________ advantage of the
opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their
programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any of the (38)__________ quarters. Finally, since
the physical facilities are kept in (39)________ year round, the resources are used efficiently to serve the greatest
number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty (40)__________ that the eleven-week
term is simply not long enough for them to cover the material required by most college courses. Students also find it
difficult to complete the assignments in such a short (41)__________ of time.
In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system, some colleges and
universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In four weeks, faculty and students have more time to
cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides more options for admission during
the year and (42)_________ the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.
(From Barron’s TOEFL)
Câu 33: A. monitor B. observe C. detect D. examine
Câu 34: A. by B. to C. into D. for
Câu 35: A. by B. from C. of D. as
Câu 36: A. other B. true C. plus D. right
Câu 37: A. take B. make C. have D. win
Câu 38: A. several B. other C. few D. every
Câu 39: A. operating B. operation C. operate D. operational
Câu 40: A. survey B. complain C. overlook D. threaten
Câu 41: A. drop B. course C. pile D. slice
Câu 42: A. accelerates B. levels off C. integrates D. exaggerates
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 from 43 to 45.
Câu 43: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. wanted to continue B. felt sorry for us
C. refused to change his decision D. changed his decision
Trang 7/11 - Mã đề thi 132

8. Câu 44: It takes me 15 minutes to get ready.
A. to wake up B. to get up C. to go D. to prepare
Câu 45: Most of the school-leavers are sanguine about the idea of going to work and earning money.
A. fearsome B. excited C. optimistic D. expected
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following sentences from 46 to 48.
Câu 46: A. competitive B. alternative C. conservative D. inexpensive
Câu 47: A. inoffensive B. effectiveness C. mortality D. prosperity
Câu 48: A. presentation B. magnificent C. optimistic D. residential
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction
from 49 to 53.
Câu 49: Marathon runners are prone (A) to stress fractures and a large (B) number (C) of feet ailments.(D)
Câu 50: All of (A) mammals, dolphins are undoubtedly (B) among (C) the friendliest (D) to humans.
Câu 51: The prisoner is (A) known to escape (B) 3 days ago. (C) The police are looking (D) for him.
Câu 52: Alexander Graham Bell was once (A) a teacher who ran (B) a school with (C) the deaf (D) in
Massachusetts.
Câu 53: The main rotor and tail (A) rotor of a helicopter make (B) the same (C) job as the wings, (D) propellers,
and rudder of an airplane.
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 from 54 to 55.
Câu 54: The new law to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.
A. protect B. eliminate C. preserve D. destroy
Câu 55: Cattle raising began in Texas well before the Civil War.
A. properly B. ages C. long D. shortly
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions
from 56 to 80.
Câu 56: My grandparents usually __________ about the happy old time they live in the countryside.
A. recall B. memorize C. reminisce D. remember
Câu 57: While I was tidying up the attic, I __________ these ancient books.
Trang 8/11 - Mã đề thi 132

9. A. came across B. saw off C. turned over D. put on
Câu 58: I’ll never forget the time when I __________ you at my boyfriend’s house last year.
A. took in B. made up C. follow up D. ran into
Câu 59: By suddenly canceling their trip, they __________ me by surprise.
A. took B. had C. won D. made
Câu 60: They finally _________ the celebration after the sudden pause.
A. consumed B. assumed C. resumed D. presumed
Câu 61: My car has just broken down. Can you __________ me at around 7 tonight?
A. stand behind B. look after C. call for D. take off
Câu 62: To do this dangerous sport, you need to have __________ courage.
A. a few B. few C. little D. a little
Câu 63: Many people consider a high education __________ . Without it, they can still be successful.
A. essential B. dispensable C. significant D. fundamental
Câu 64: His business is going so fast that he must take __________ more workers.
A. up B. over C. on D. out
Câu 65: __________, they decided not to go to Australia for their holidays but went to America instead.
A. At the end B. In the least C. At least D. In the end
Câu 66: __________ the lazy boy passed the difficult exam surprised the whole school.
A. That B. While C. When D. Because
Câu 67: The entrance exam is __________ far more difficult than the end-of-term one.
A. from B. by C. in D. at
Câu 68: Larry drove all night to get here for his sister’s wedding. He __________ exhausted by the time he
arrived.
A. might have been B. must have been C. could be D. would have been
Câu 69: He tried to limit himself to __________ 10 cigarettes a day.
A. smoking B. have smoke C. smoke D. be smoking
Trang 9/11 - Mã đề thi 132

10. Câu 70: I’d rather you __________ me at work.
A. didn’t phone B. haven’t phoned C. don’t phone D. hasn’t come
Câu 71: The number of the months in a year __________ twelve.
A. were B. was C. are D. is
Câu 72: “Joseph’s English __________, isn’t it?” – “Yes. He __________ American television programs every
day since he first arrived in San Diego. Soon he will be totally fluent.”
A. has really improved – has been watching B. really improved - watches
C. is really improving - watches D. is really improving – has been watching
Câu 73: __________ Albert is late, let’s begin without him.
A. Consequently B. However C. Since D. Nevertheless
Câu 74: __________ that the company has shown rapid growth in the last two years.
A. It is reported B. They are reported C. It was reported D. The report was
Câu 75: __________ she could not say anything.
A. Therefore upset was she that B. However upset was she that
C. So upset was that D. So upset was she that
Câu 76: Only after __________ how much damage had been caused.
A. I realized B. I would realize C. I had realized D. did I realize
Câu 77: The book would have been perfect __________ the ending.
A. it hadn’t been for B. had it not been C. had it not been for D. hadn’t it been for
Câu 78: “Would you mind if I sat at your desk for a moment?” – “__________”
A. Good for you B. No. Just go ahead
C. Certainly. Please take a seat D. Don’t mind if I do
Câu 79: “In my opinion, using candles during Earth Hour is much more wasteful.” – “__________”
A. That would be great B. How nice of you to say so
C. You can say that again. I can’t follow you D. Yeah! I couldn’t agree more
Câu 80: “I’m sorry, but I can’t help you with this”.” – “__________”
Trang 10/11 - Mã đề thi 132

11. A. It doesn’t matter. Don’t mention it B. Thanks a lot. I can do it myself
C. That’s OK. Thanks anyway D. I highly appreciate it
---------- HẾT ----------
ĐÁP ÁN
ĐỀ THI THỬ TỐT NGHIỆP THPT QUỐC GIA
LẦN 1 NĂM HỌC: 2014 - 2015
Mã đề thi 132
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. D
8. A
9. A
10. A
11. A
12. D
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. B
17. A
18. C
19. B
20. C
21. B
22. D
23. D
24. B
25. C
26. A
27. D
28.A
29. C
30. A
31. D
32. C
33. B
34. C
35. C
36. C
37. A
38. B
39. B
40. B
41. B
42. A
43. C
44. D
45. C
46. D
47. A
48. B
49. D
50. A
51. B
52. C
53. B
54. D
55. D
56. C
57. A
58. D
59. A
60. C
61. C
62. D
63. B
64. C
65. D
66. A
67. B
68. B
69. A
70. A
71. D
72. D
73. C
74. A
75. D
76. D
77. C
78. B
79. D
80. C
Trang 11/11 - Mã đề thi 132