parts C. sections D. gadgets 44. A. growth

44. A. growth B. increase C. expansion D. extension

45. A. everyday B. home C. household D. expensive

Animation (phim hoạt hình) traditionally is done by hand-drawing or painting successive frames of an object, each slightly different than the preceding frame. In computer animation, although the computer may be the one to draw the different frames, in most cases the artist will draw the beginning and ending frames and the computer will produce the drawings between the first and the last drawing. This is generally referred to as computer-assisted animation, because the computer is more of a helper than an originator.

In full computer animation, complex mathematical formulas are used to produce the final sequence of pictures. These formulas operate on extensive databases of numbers that define the objects in the pictures as they exist in mathematical space. The database consists of endpoints, and color and intensity information. Highly trained professionals are needed to produce such effects because animation that obtains high degrees of realism involves computer techniques for three-dimensional transformation, shading, and curvatures (độ cong).

High-tech computer animation for film involves very expensive computer systems along with special color terminals or frame buffers. The frame buffer is nothing more than a giant image memory for viewing a single frame. It temporarily holds the image for display on the screen.

A camera can be used to film directly from the computer's display screen, but for the highest quality images possible, expensive film recorders are used. The computer computes the positions and colors for the figures in the picture, and sends this information to the recorder, which captures it on film. Sometimes, however, the images are stored on a large magnetic disk before being sent to the recorder. Once this process is completed, it is repeated for the next frame. When the entire sequence has been recorded on the film, the film must be developed before the animation can be viewed. If the entire sequence does not seem right, the motions must be corrected, recomputed, redisplayed, and rerecorded. This approach can be very expensive and time consuming. Often, computer-animation companies first do motion tests with simple computer-generated line drawings before selling their computers to the task of calculating the high-resolution, realistic-looking images.

46. What aspect of computer animation does the passage mainly discuss?

A. The production process B. The equipment needed C. The high cost D. The role of the artist

47. According to the passage, in computer-assisted animation the role of the computer is to draw the____.

A. first frame B. middle frames C. last frame D. entire sequence of frames

48. The word "they" in the second paragraph refers to____.

A. formulas B. databases C. numbers D. objects

49. According to the passage, the frame buffers mentioned in the third paragraph are used to____.

A. add color to the images B. expose several frames at the same time

C. store individual images D. create new frames

50. According to the passage, the positions and colours of the figures in high-tech animation are determined by____.

A. drawing several versions B. enlarging one frame at a lime

C. analyzing the sequence from different angles D. using computer calculations

51. The word "captures" in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to____.

A. separates B. registers C. describes D. numbers

52. The word "Once" in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to____.

A. before B. since C. after D. while

53. According to the passage, how do computer-animation companies often test motion?

A. They experiment with computer-generated line drawings. B. They hand-draw successive frames.

C. They calculate high-resolution images. D. They develop extensive mathematical formulas.

54. The word "task" in the 4th paragraph is closest in meaning to____.

A. possibility B. position C. time D. job

55. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?

A. Computers have reduced the costs of animation. B. In the future, traditional artists will no longer be needed.

C. Artists are unable to produce drawings as high in quality as computer drawings.

D. Animation involves a wide range of technical and artistic skills.

The response of most animals when suddenly faced with a predator (thú ăn mồi) is to flee (lẩn trốn). Natural selection has acted in a variety of ways in different species to enhance the efficacy of the behaviours, known as "flight behaviours" or escape behaviours that are used by prey in fleeing predators. Perhaps the most direct adaptation is enhanced light speed and agility (lanh lợi). Adaptations for speed, however, are likely to require sacrifices biter attributes, so we might expect only some species to adopt a simple fast flight strategy.

Another way of enhancing the effectiveness of flight is to move in an erratic (thất thường) and unpredictable way. Many species, like ptarmigans (gà gô), snipes (chim giẽ giun), and various antelopes and gazelles (linh dương), flee from predators in a characteristic zigzag fashion. Rapid unexpected changes in flight direction make it difficult for a predator to track prey. In some species, like the European hare, erratic zigzag flight might be more effective in the presence of predators that are faster than they are and straight light more effective against predators that are slower. One observation that supports this suggestion is the recorded tendency for slow-flying black-beaded gulls, which are normally able to escape predators by means of direct flight, to show frequent changes in flight direction when they spot a peregrine falcon (chim ưng) (peregrines (nhập) are adept (giỏi, thạo) at capturing flying birds).

A quite different way of enhancing escape by flight is to use so-called "flash" behaviour. Here, the alarmed prey flees for a short distance and then "freezes." Some predators are unexcited by immobile prey, and a startling flash of activity followed by immobility(bất động) may confuse them. "Flash" behaviour is used in particular by frogs and orthopteran insects (côn trùng cánh thẳng), which make conspicuous jumps and then sit immobile. In some species, "flash" behaviour is enhanced by the display of bright body markings. Good examples of insects with colourful markings are the red and yellow underwing moths. At rest, both species are a cryptic (khó hiểu) brown color. When they fly, however, brightly coloured hind wings are exposed, which render (hoàn trả) the moths(nhộng, sâu bướm) highly conspicuous(lộ, rõ). Similarly, some frogs and lizards have brightly coloured patches or frills that may serve a 'flash" function when they move quickly. Some species even appear to possess "flash" sounds. The loud buzzing and clicking noises made by some grasshoppers when they jump may serve to emphasize the movement.

56. The word "enhance" is closest in meaning to____.

A. encourage B. resist C. increase D. reveal

57. The description of the prey's movement as "zigzag" suggests that the movement is____.

A. reliable B. fast C. constant D. unpredictable

58. It can be inferred from the passage that the European hare____.

A. is faster than most of its predators B. is capable of two kinds of flight

C. is more likely to escape using straight flight D. is preyed upon by gulls and falcons

59. The behaviour of black-beaded gulls is most comparable to that of____.

A. gazelles B. European hares C. peregrine falcons D. frogs

60. It can be inferred that black-beaded gulls change direction when they spot a peregrine falcon for which of the following reasons? A. The falcons are faster than the gulls. B. The gulls want to capture the falcons.

C. The falcons are unpredictable. D. The gulls depend on the falcons for protection.

61. The word "alarmed" is closest in meaning to____.

A. moving B. selected C. frightened D. exhausted

62. All of the followings are mentioned as characteristics of "flash" behaviour EXCEPT____.

A. brief conspicuous activity B. immobility C. bright body markings D. aggressive fighting

63. The phrase "in particular" is closest in meaning to____.

A. especially B. with difficulty C. expertly D. frequently

64. The hind wings of red and yellow underwing moths function in a way that is most similar to____.

A. the hind wings of peregrine falcons B. the zigzag flight of European hares

C. the colored patches on frogs D. the clicking of grasshoppers

65. Why does the author mention "grasshopper" in the last line? Châu chấu

A. To contrast animals that "flash" with animals that "freeze".

C. To compare the jumping behaviour of insects and reptiles.

D. As an example of a predator that moths escape by using "flash" behavior.

Questions 66 - 70. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction.

66. Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics.

A B C D

67. So when Whitman returned to the Pacific, over thousand settlers went with him.

68. Ancient people used pot for cooking, storing food, and carrying things from place to place.

A B C D

69. Ancient people made a clay pottery because they needed it for their survival.

A B C D

70. A paragraph is a portion of a text consists of one or more sentences related to the same idea.

A B C D

Questions 71 - 75. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one.

71. Without skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation.

A. Had it been for skilful surgery he would not have survived the operation.

B. He wouldn't have survived the operation if he hadn't had skilful surgery.

D. With skilful surgery he would have survived the operation.

72. What Rachael does in her free time doesn't concern me.

A. What Rachael does in her free time is none of my business.

B. What Rachael does in her free time is not my concern.

C. I don't know what Rachael does in her free time.

D. What Rachael does in her free time is not concerned by me.

73. We couldn't have managed without my father's money.

A. Hadn't it been for my father's money, we couldn't have managed.

B. We could have managed with my father's money.

C. If we could managed, my father's money would be there.

D. If we couldn't have managed, we would have had my father's money.

74. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.

A. I put the phone down when the boss rang back.

C. No sooner had I put the phone down when the boss rang back.

D. Scarcely had I put the phone down than the boss rang back.

75. While I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, I will help you this time.

A. Despite of my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time.

B. Although I strongly disapproved of your behaviour, but I will help you this time.

C. Because of your behaviour, I will help you this time.

D. Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time.

Questions 76 - 80. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the best sentence built from the given words or phrases.

76. when 1/ airport/ plane/ already/ leave.

A. When I arrived the airport, the plane had already left. B. When I got to the airport, the plane had already left.

C. When I reached at the airport, the plane already left. D. When I came the airport, the plane had already left.

77. If/ weather/ fine/ an excursion/ tomorrow.

A. If the weather will be fine, we will go on an excursion tomorrow.

C. If the weather is fine, we would go on an excursion tomorrow.

D. If the weather were fine, we would go on an excursion tomorrow.

78. She/ not alone/ when/ shopping/ yesterday.

A. She was not alone when she did shopping yesterday. B. She is not alone when she go shopping yesterday.

C. She was not alone when she went shopping yesterday. D. She had not been alone when she went shopping yesterday

79. a pity/ wish/ tell/ about/ this.

C. What a pity! I wish you would tell us about this. D. What a pity! I wish you have told us about this.

80. Only/ this way/ make/ laws/ effective.

A. Only by this way we can make our laws effective. B. Only this way we can make our laws effective.

C. Only by this way can we make our laws effective. D. Only by this way we can make it effective our laws.

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ĐỀ THI THỬ THQG NĂM 2015 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH – ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ 145 Thời gian: 90 phút

I. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the other.

1. A. influential B. opportunity C. temperament 1 D. expectation

2. A. government1 B. employment C. refusal D. redundant

3. A. improvement B. occasion C. believe D. interest

4. A. industrial B. interfere3 C. develop D. activity

5. A. extremely B. necessary1 C. nesesity D. co-operate

6. Fortunately, the demonstration _____ to be quite peaceful.

A. turned into B. turned out C. turned off D. turned up

7. “How much do you earn, Joe?” “I’d _____ “

A. rather don’t say B. better not to say C. rather not say D. prefer not say

8. The traffic in town was very _____ and I arrived home earlier than expected.

A. light B. weak C. little D. few

9. The witness’s account was not _____ with the facts.

A. matched B. reliable C. consistent D. confirmed

10. He is very ill, and the doctors are not sure whether he will _____ it through the night.

A. last B. survive C. endure D. make

11. _____ you have the money in your account, you can withdraw up to $100 a day.

A. Unless B. Although C. Provided that D. As soon as

12. I suggest we _____ outside the cinema tomorrow at 8:30.

A. meet B. meeting C. met D. will meet

13.I hope we will be able to avoid ___________ anyone.

A. disappointment B. disappoint C. disappointed D. disappointing

14. Is he really _____ to judge a brass band contest?

A. efficient B. skillful C. capable D. competent

15. No matter how angry he was he would never _____ to violence.

A. resort B. recourse C. exert D. resolve

16. The move to a different environment had brought about a significant _____ in Mary’s state of mind.

A. impact B. effect C. influence D. change

17. His house is nothing out of the _____ ; it’s just an average five-room house.

A. normal B. usual C. ordinary D. typical

18. The school _____ a system of monthly tests in place of an annual exam.

A. took B. gathered C. collected D. adopted

19 “I think that the youth are high-flying but inexperienced” “____________ “

A. There’s no doubt about it. B. Certainly C. Are you kidding me? D. It’s nice of you to say so

20. What do you think of your new bookkeeper?” - “He works _____ his figures never need _____.”

1. 
   such efficiently that / to check C. so efficient that / checking
   
2. 
   such an efficient that / to be checked D. so efficiently that / to be checked
   

A. As a matter of fact B. To make matter worse C. Even so D. In fact

22. All through his life he remained _____ resentful of the way he had been abandoned by his parents as a child.

A. fully B. seriously C. completely D. bitterly

23. Do you still live there? - No, _____ . We’ve moved to a new house.

A. not now B. I do not live C. any longer D. not yet

24. I’m not particular. I’ll wear _____ of your dresses that fits me.

A. some one B. that one C. which one D. any one

25. It is imperative that this letter _____ immediately.

A. were sent B. sent C. be sent D. send

26. The pub was so crowded that he could _____ get to the bar.

A. almost B. barely C. quite D. merely

27. The teacher asked a difficult question , but finally Ted ___________ a good answer.

A. came up to B. came up for C. came up with D. came out of

28. I’ve had this cold for a week now. I just don’t seem to be able to shake it _____.

A. out B. over C. up D. off

29. It is not surprising that he became a writer because he always longed to see his name_____.

A. in type B. in print C. in letters D. in edition

30. Could you stand_____ for me and teach my English class tomorrow morning, John?

A. up B. down C. out D. in

31. Can you _____ out the answer to number 2?

A. check B. leave C. work D. go

32. The complaints he received were like water off a duck’s _____.

A. back B. wings C. feather D. body

33. “Don’t forget to do as I have told you.” “_____________ “

A. Yes, I won’t B. No, I will remember C. Yes, I will D. No, I won’t

34. “How long does it take to get to the City Library from here?” “_____________ “

A. “Yes, it’s a long way” B. “It isn’t very far“ C. “I am sorry I don’t know” D. “You can go there by bus”

35. We can form a negative verb by adding the prefix________ to the verb ”lead”.

A. un- B. dis- C. mis- D. im-

36.” Your parents must be proud of your result at school.” “______________ “

A. Sorry to hear that C. Thanks. It’s certainly encouraging C. I am glad you like it D. Of course

37. Drug (A) addition has resulted (B) of many (C) destroyed careers, and (D) expulsions from school or college.

38. A future system of (A) solid waste (B) managements should begin with (C) reduction in the (D) amount of waste.

39. A mosquito (A)is filled with blood (B) is carrying (C) twice its own body (D) weight.

40. (A) A desire to eradicate (B) irregular spelling in English (C) can trace back (D) to the sixteenth century.

41. Because (A) not food is (B) as nutritious for a baby as its mother’s milk. Many women are returning (C) to the pratice of (D) breast feeding.

Have you ever asked yourself what you are working for? If you have ever had the time to consider this taboo question, or put it to others in moments of weakness or confidentiality, you (42)____ well have heard some or all of the (43)____. It's the money, of course, some say with a smile, as if explaining something to a child. Or it's the satisfaction of a task well-done, the sense of achievement behind the clinching of an important (44)____ . I worked as a bus conductor once, and I can't say I (45)____ the same as I staggered along the swaying gangway trying to (46)____ out tickets without falling over to someone's lap. It's the company of other people perhaps, but if that is the (47)____ what about farmers? Is it the conversation in the farmyard that keeps them captivated by the job? Work is power and sense of status say those (48)____ have either attained these elusive goals, or feel aggrieved that nobody has yet recognized their leadership qualities. Or we can blame it all on someone else, the family or the taxman, I suspect, and I say this under my breath, that most of us work rather as Mr. Micawber lived, hoping for something to (49)____ up. We'll win the pools, and tell the boss what we really think. We'll scrape together the (51)____ and open that little shop we have always dreamed of, or go round the world, or spend more time in the garden. One day, we'll get that (51)____ we deserve, but until then at least we have something to do. And we are so busy doing it that we won't have time to wonder why.

42. A. might B. can C. will D. should

43. A. below B. rest C. following D. latter

44. A. deal B. position C. job D. engagement

45. A. enjoyed B. wished C. hoped D. felt

46. A. make B. turn C. issue D. give

47. A. one B. case C. question D. problem

48. A. people B. must C. who D. may

49. A. move B. turn C. ease D. end

50. A. resources B. opportunities C. riches D. money

51. A. ambition B. station C. vocation D. promotion