Đề luyện thi THPT Quốc gia môn Tiếng Anh năm 2020 - Đề 10 (Có đáp án)

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1. LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 ~ 10 for money. The colonists also made use of any foreign coins they could obtain. Dutch, MÔN TIẾNG ANH Spanish, French, and English coins were all in use in the American colonies. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the wordfs) CLOSEST in meaning to the During the Revolutionary War, funds were needed to finance the world, so each of the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. individual states and the Continental Congress issued paper money. So much of this Question 1. Only aggressive species of small animal life are likely to survive in the paper money was printed that by the end of the war, almost no one would accept it. As a rough waters nears shallow coral reefs. result, trade in goods and the use of foreign coins still flourished during this period. A. passive B. strong C. assertive D. marine By the time the Revolutionary War had been won by the American colonists, the Question 2. We decided to pay for the car on the installment plan. monetary system was in a state of total disarray. To remedy this situation, the new A. credit card B. piece by piece C. monthly payment D. cash and carry Constitution of the United States, approved in 1789, allowed Congress to issue money. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the The individual states could no longer have their own money supply. A few years later, correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. the Coinage Act of 1792 made the dollar the official currency of the United States and Polar bears are in danger of dying out. Unlike some other endangered animals, it's not put the country on a bi-metallic standard. In this bi-metallic system, both gold and hunters that are the problem, it's climate change. Since 1979, the ice cap at the Arctic silver were legal money, and the rate of exchange of silver to gold was fixed by the Circle where the polar bears has reduced in size (3) about 30 per cent. The government at sixteen to one. temperature in the Arctic has slowly been rising and this is (4) the sea ice to melt, Question 10. The passage mainly discusses endangering the polar bears' home. The polar bears' main sources of food are the A. the American monetary system of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. different types of seals found in the Arctic. They catch them by waiting next to the air B. American money from past to present. holes seals have made in the ice. (5) the bears are very strong swimmers, they could C. the English monetary policies in colonial America. never catch seals in water. This means that the bears really do rely on the ice to hunt. D. the effect of the Revolution on American money. Polar bears also need sea ice to travel. They can cover a huge territory and often swim Question 11. The passage indicates that during the colonial period, money was from one part of the ice to another. They have been (6) to swim up to 100 km, but A. scarce freely by the colonists B. coined freely by the colonists when there is less ice, they may have to swim further and this can (7) fatal to the C. used extensively for trade D. supplied by England bears. A number of bears have drown in the last few years and scientists believe that it Question 12. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was allowed to make coins is because they were not able to reach more ice before they became too tired and A. continuously from the inception of the colony couldn't swim any further. B. for a short time during one year Question 3. A. in B. by C. within D. for C. from 1652 until the Revolutionary War Question 4. A. making B. turning C. causing D. resulting D. throughout the seventeenth century Question 5. A. Even B. Despite C. As D. Although Question 13. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as a substitute Question 6. A. known B. learnt C. experienced D. noticed for money during the colonial period? Question 7. A. happen B. come C. end D. prove A. Tobacco B. Cotton C. Wampum D. Beaver furs Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs Question 14. According to the passage, what happened to the American monetary from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. system during the Revolutionary War? Question 8. A. houses B. rises C. horses D. chooses A. The Continental Congress issued gold and silver coins. Question 9. A. except B. excel C. excess D. exhaust B. American money replaced trade in goods and foreign coins. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the C. Individual states were not allowed to issue money. correct answer to each of the questions. D. So much paper money was circulated that it lost its value. In the American colonies there was little money. England did not supply the colonies Question 15. How was the monetary system arranged in the Constitution? with coins and did not allow the colonies to make their own coins, except for the A. Various state governments, including Massachusetts, could issue money. Massachusetts Bay Colony, which received permission for a short period in 1652 to B. The dollar was made the official currency of the U.S. make several kinds of silver coins. England wanted to keep money out of America as a C. The U.S. officially went on a bimetallic monetary system means of controlling trade: America was forced to trade only with England if it did not D. Only the U.S. Congress could issue money. have the money to buy products from other countries. The result during this pre- Question 16. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the revolutionary period was that the colonists used various goods in place of money: bimetallic monetary system? beaver pelts, Indian wampum, and tobacco leaves were all commonly used substitutes A. Gold could be exchanged for silver at a rate of 16 to 1. Thẩm Tâm Vy LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - TEST 10
2. B. It was established in 1792. Question 30. While Tom is travelling around the world, he often enough local C. The monetary system was based on two metals. languages to get by. D. Either gold or silver could be used as official money. A. gets in B. puts up C. takes off D. picks up Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to each of the Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in following exchanges. each of the following questions Question 17. ~ Maria: "It was very kind of you to help me out, John." Question 31. (A) It is primary education (B) that establishes foundations in science, ~ John: “ ” geography, history, (C) or (D) other social sciences for young students. A. You can say that again. B. I'm glad you like it. Question 32. Manufacturers (A) may use food additives (B) for preserving to colour, to C. That was the least I could do D. Thanks a million flavour, or (C) to fortify (D) foods. Question 18. ~ Irene: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" Question 33. (A) Approximately 80 percent (B) of farm income in Utah (C) it is ~ Frank: “ ” derived from livestock and (D) livestock products. A. I'm sorry. I don't know that. B. Not at all. Go ahead. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three C. Not so bad. And you? D. That would be nice. in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following Question 34. A. information B. development C. psychology D. activity questions. Question 35. A. machine B. office C. fiction D. expert Question 19. It is very difficult to the exact meaning of an idiom in a foreign Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to language. each of the following questions A. exchange B. transfer C. convert D. convey Question 36. If it hadn't been for my father's encouragement, I would never have Question 20. high school, Nam attended a university in the city centre. become a chef. A. Having finished B. To have finished A. If my father hadn't been courageous, I wouldn't have become a chef. C. Having been finished D. To finish B. ft was my father who encouraged me to become a chef. Question 21. Applications in after 30 April will not be considered. C. If my father had encouraged me, I would never have become a chef. A. send B. that is sent C. sent D. which sent D. My father didn't encourage me to become a chef. Question 22. Only three of the students in my class are girls; are all boys. Question 37. He cannot afford a new computer. A. the others B. others C. other students D. the other A. The new computer is so expensive but he can buy it. Question 23. Tom things round the house, which is annoying. B. Therefore, he would buy a new computer. A. always leaves B. is leaving C. So, he would buy a new computer. C. has always left D. is always leaving D. The new computer is so expensive that he cannot buy it. Question 24. More than ten victims missing in the storm last week. Question 38. ft was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement. A. are reported to have been B. are reporting to be A. Without your assistance, we could get achievement c. are reporting to have been D. are reported to be B. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement. Question 25.1 hope you will notice of what I am going to tell you. C. But for your assistance, we could not have got achievement. A. take B. get C. gain D. keep D. If you assisted us, we could not get achievement. Question 26. Oil is essential for manufacture of plastics. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the A. the - the B. the - Ø C. Ø – Ø D. a - the correct answer to each of the questions Question 27. The book would have been perfect ending. Just two months after the flight of Apollo 10, the Apollo 11 astronauts made their A. hadn't it been for B. had it not been for historic landing on the surface of the Moon. This momentous trip for humanity also c. it hadn't been for D. it had not been for provided scientists with an abundance of material for study; from rock and soil samples Question 28. The teacher said that I would be able to speak English fluently six brought back from the Moon, scientists have been able to determine much about the months. composition of the Moon (as well as to draw) inferences about the development of the A. since B. in C. till D. by Moon from its composition. Question 29. Judo players are to their opponents and bow to each other before and The Moon soil that came back on Apollo 11 contains small bits of rock and glass after a contest. which were probably ground from larger rocks when meteors impacted with the surface A. respectfully B. respectful C. respectable D. respect Thẩm Tâm Vy LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - TEST 10
3. of the Moon. The bits of glass are spherical in shape and constitute approximately half A. dirty B. cold C. calm D. fierce of the Moon soil. Scientists found no trace of animal or plant life in this soil. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair In addition to the Moon soil, astronauts gathered two basic types of rocks from the of sentences in the following questions surface of the Moon: Basalt and breccia. Basalt is a cooled and hardened volcanic lava Question 49. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room. He opened the window. common to the Earth. Since basalt is formed under extremely high temperatures, the A. The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room presence of this type of rock is an indication that the temperature of the Moon was once B. The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window. extremely hot. Breccia, the other kind of rock brought back by the astronauts, was C. Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air. formed during the impact of falling objects on the surface of the Moon. It consists of D. The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window. small pieces of rock compressed together by the force of impact. Gases such as Question 50. Mr. Smith is very interested in our plan. I spoke to him on the phone last hydrogen and helium were found in some of the rocks, and scientists believe that these night. gases were carried to the Moon by the solar wind, the streams of gases that are A. Mr. Smith, to whom I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan. constantly emitted by the Sun. B. Mr. Smith, who is very interested in our plan, I spoke to on the phone last night. Question 39. It is implied in the passage that scientists believe that the gases found in C. Mr. Smith, who I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan. the Moon rocks D. Mr. Smith is very interested in our plan to whom I spoke on the phone last night. A. were not originally from the Moon B. caused the Moon's temperature to rise C. traveled from the Moon to the Sun D. were created inside the rocks The End Question 40. What does the word “It” refers to? A. the impact B. the surface C. breccia D. the Moon Question 41. The author's purpose in this passage is to ANSWER KEY A. demonstrate the difference between basalt and breccia B. explain some of the things learned from space flights 1 C 11 A 21 C 31 D 41 B C. describe some rock and soil samples 2 C 12 B 22 A 32 B 42 C D. propose a new theory about the creation of the Moon 3 B 13 B 23 B 33 C 43 B Question 42. According to the passage, what does Moon soil consist of? 4 C 14 D 24 A 34 A 44 B A. Large chunks of volcanic lava. B. Streams of gases. C. Tiny pieces of stones and glass. D. Hydrogen and helium. 5 D 15 D 25 A 35 A 45 C Question 43. The word 'emitted' in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to 6 A 16 A 26 B 36 B 46 C A. vaporized B. sent out C. separated D. set off 7 D 17 C 27 B 37 D 47 D Question 44. According to the passage, breccia was formed 8 C 18 D 28 B 38 C 48 D A. from volcanic lava 9 D 19 D 29 B 39 A 49 A B. when objects struck the Moon 10 A 20 A 30 D 40 C 50 A C. when streams of gases hit the surface of the Moon D. from the interaction of helium and hydrogen Question 31. (D) other social sciences [omit ‘other’] Question 45. What is the subject of this passage? Question 32. (B) for preserving => to preserve A. The Apollo astronauts B. Basalt and breccia Question 33. (C) it is derived (omit “it”) c. What the Moon is made of D. Soil on the Moon Question 46. Which of the following was NOT brought back to the Earth by the astronauts? A. Soil B. Breccia C. Plant life D. Basalt Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions. Question 47. This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news. A. casual B. inadequate C. indifferent D. superficial Question 48. He was not afraid to pet the gentle dog even though it was very big. Thẩm Tâm Vy LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - TEST 10
4. The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was fought primarily between the Kingdom of Great Britain and her Thirteen Colonies in America; it resulted in the overthrow of British rule in the colonies and the establishment of the United States of America.[Wikipedia] Thẩm Tâm Vy LUYỆN THI TNPT 2020 - TEST 10