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Đề thi tuyển sinh
Anh Văn lớp 10
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thi tuy n sinh 1
Anh V n l p 10 1
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I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points) 3
THI H C SINH GI I - N M H C 2008 - 2009 26
D. READING 31
___ The end ___ 48
Part IV. (10 điểm) Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống một đại từ quan hệ hoặc trạng từ quan hệ
phù hợp. 66
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D 68
II. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word 70
========== The end ========== 91
A. to cut. B. cutting C. being cut D. to be cutting 99
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 30 points) 105
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K THI TUYN SINH LP 10 CHUYấN QUC HC
MễN: TING ANH - NM HC 2007-2008
Thi gian lm bi : 150 phỳt
I. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points)
Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D. (15 points)
1. My mother used to . research in this library when she was a student.
A. make B. do C. making D. doing

2. Lets go to the beach this weekend, ?
A shall we B. do we C. dont we D. will we
3. I wish he that.
A. doesnt say B. didnt say C. hasnt said D. hadnt said
4. My father has gone away. Hell be back a week.
A. for B. at C. until D. in
5. Dont do this all at once; Do it little little.
A. by B. to C. from D. with
6. They are both good because they type carefully.
A. typewriters B. typists C. typers D. typemen
7. We didnt to the station in time to catch the train.
A. get B. reach C. arrive D. approach
8. I dont think that purple shirt with your yellow skirt.
A. suits B. fits C. goes D. wears
9. We had to stop for gasoline at a filling .
A. garage B. service C. station D. pump
10. you study harder, you wont pass the examination.
A. If B. Although C. Despite D. Unless
11. He ordered them it again.
A. dont do B. not do C. not to do D. didnt do
12. Quite soon, the world is going to energy resources.
A. run out of B. get into C. keep up with D. come up again
13. We decided not to go camping because of the rain.
A. great B. strong C. heavy D. extra
14. Mary works at a supermarket. She . $ 5 an hour.
A. pays B. brings C. takes D. earns
15. The students have got news about their exams.
A. many B. some C. few D. a few
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Part 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form. (10 points)
1. Quang (talk) to another student when I (see) him today.
2. That proposal ( consider) by the members right now.
3. Less than half of the cans of paint (use) up to now.
4. A: I (lose) my glasses. I can’t find them anywhere. I (look for) them for hours.
B: Don’t worry. I (do) the same thing the other week but I (find) them a few days
later.
5. He is working tomorrow. If he (have) a day off tomorrow, he (go) to the beach.
. Part 3: Correct the words in bold. (10 points)
Ex:: Jane did a lot of mistakes in her composition. made … …… …
1. I’m afraid you’ve lost your test. You only got 23%. ……………………
2. Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions! ……………………
3. I’ve asked everyone where Jane is, but none can tell me. ……………………
4. I’m a bit short of cash. Can you borrow me some until tomorrow? ……………………
5. Gills has got a good job and wins a good salary. ……………………
6. Do you mind if I make a photograph of you? ……………………
7. Our school is nearby to the town centre. ……………………
8. It’s so peaceful living in the nature away from the city.
……………………
9. I feel asleep. Do you mind if I go to bed? ……………………
10. My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club. .
…………………
. II. READING COMPREHENSION ( 35 points)
Part 1: Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text. (10 points)
retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference,
pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment
ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK
In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to
find a job. If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (1)…………………….
………… , they may find that there are at least 20 other (2) ……………………… ……for

the job. If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3)
……………………… ……from either your previous employer or someone who knows
you well. Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4) ………………………….
You will probably have to do some (5) ………………………… , which help you to do the
job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6)
…………………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (7)
…………………………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you
are unlucky, you may be made (8)…………………………, and not be able to find another
job. It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (9) …………………………scheme,
which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (10)
…………………………. Finally, good luck!
Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B,
C or D
GREEK THEATRES
The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place. The theatre
has been popular in ancient times. People did not go to the theatre simply to see an
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interesting (1) for the plays formed part of religious festivals. (2) early
Greek theatres consisted of no more than a flat space with an altar at the foot of a
hillside. (3) that time, there were no (4) as there are in modern
theatres, so the (5) stood or sat on the slopes of the hillside. Gradually, special
theatres were made by building large stone or wooden steps one (6) another
up the hillside. In later times, a hut was built at the far side of the acting area where it
formed a background for the actors (7) the parts of the different characters.
Eventually, a (8) platform was built so that the actors could be seen more
clearly. This was the first appearance of anything (9) our modern stage. As
well as these permanent theatres, there were simple wooden stages (10)
around by actors wandering from one place to another. There was also a hut with
curtains that served both as background scenery and as a dressing room.

1. A. scene B. performance C. scenery D. stage
2. A. Whole B. Complete C. Full D. All
3. A. In B. For C. At D. On
4. A. chairs B. benches C. seats D. stools
5. A. watchers B. players C. viewers D. audiences
6. A. among B. between C. around D. behind
7. A. playing B. making C. doing D. being
8. A. lifted B. raised C. moved D. pulled
9. A. as B. like C. equal D. similar
10. A. carried B. held C. brought D. fetched
Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space.
Use only ONE word in each space. (15 points)
A POP STAR
John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940. He was always (1) on music and
played in a pop group (2) school and Art college .
John (3) married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son (4) name was Julian.
At that time, John was a member of a group (5) “ The Beatles” . Many beautiful songs
(6) written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them .
They (7) scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of people have their hair cut
in a Beatles style. Soon, everyone had heard (8) “The Beatles” and John was (9)
richer than he had ever thought.
Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records (10) his own
after 1968 , and it was in the same year when (11) marriage to Cynthia came to an end.
He had met Yoko Ono (12) he married the following year. John lost weight and grew his
hair long , as can (13) seen on the covers of the records that he made with Yoko. He set up
home in the United States and had a son called Sean.
Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) most talented of all
“The Beatles”. He sang about peace and love and so when he was murdered by one of his fans,
outside his New York apartment , the whole world (15) shocked . More than
50,000 fans turned up to a ceremony in his memory. He was only forty when he died.

III. WRITING: ( 30 points)
Part 1: There is a mistake in each sentence below. Underline the mistake
and write the correct sentence. (10 points)
EX: I am reading a book which it is very interesting.
→ I am reading a book which is very interesting.
1. My mother, that is nearly 60, is coming to live with us.
2. Andrew has been a teacher of English since a very long time.
3. It is not easy to grow up children in a modern world.
4. I think we should go some sightseeing this afternoon.
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5. The room where I am staying in is very noisy.
6. This is Peter, who his sister works at your school.
7. Do you want to see the pictures that we took them on holiday?
8. Have you ever considered to become a professional footballer?
9. I’ll give Tania your letter if she will come to school tomorrow.
10. I’ve really got to cut up smoking.
Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to
the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. ( 10 points)
1. Could you possibly help me with this box? mind
Would ……………………………………………………………………………
2. “Who ate the cake?” she asked. had
She wanted ……………………………………………………………… …
3. What sort of weather did you have on holiday? like
What . ……………………………………………………………………… ……
4. I am not good at skiing, but I’d like to learn. not
I do ……………………………………………………………………………
5. The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected. than
The exam …………………………………………………………………………
6. Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London. touch

Don’t forget to . ………………………………………………………………………… …
7. Make sure that you don’t arrive late. turn
Make sure that ………………………………………………………………………… …
8. Your English will improve if you keep practising. get
Your English ………………………………………………………………………… …
9. Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school. me
Normally ………………………………………………………………………… …
10. She is keen on meeting people from other countries. who
She wants .………………………………………………………………………… …
Part 3: In about 250 words, write about the advantages and disadvantages
of a child in a large family. (10 points)

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năm học 2009-2010
Môn thi: tiếng anh
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
Question I: Give the correct tense / form of the verbs in the brackets. ( 2.0 p)
Dear Mary,
Thank you for your letter which I received last week. I was glad to hear from you. You said
you (1. see) John recently, but you didn't say how he (2. be). Please let me know and give him my
regard.
I (3. be) in London for three months and I (4. enjoy) life here very much. I (5. work) hard since
I (6. arrive) and everyone (7. be) kind to me.
You said you (8. come) to see me this Christmas. I hope you (9. not change) your mind. Let me
(10. know) what date you are thinking of arriving.
With love,

David
Question II: Use the correct form of the word. ( 2,0 p)
John watched a (1. document) on TV last night. It was all about the problems (2. threaten) our
environment. He was shocked to find out how little he knew about (3. globe) warning or acid rain.
He had heard the term before but he knew (4. practical) nothing about the damage they cause to
our planet. He feels he should do something to be (5. help).He would like to join an (6. organize),
but he doesn't know which one to join. He has seen so many (7. advertise) in newspapers that he
can't make up his mind. However, he believes that it is (8. acceptable) not to be environmentally
aware and he is (9. hope) that one day everyone will be part of a world movement to save the
earth. He was sure that in this time of (10. technology) advances, we find some way to solve the
world's problems.
Question III: Choose the best answer from four choices ( A, B, C or D ) given to complete each
sentence. ( 3.0 p)
1. happens, I shall stand by you.
A. Whatever B. What C. Which D. That
2. Is Mary a friend of ?
A. you B. your C. yours D. you're
3. Vietnamese people are always proud Vietnam's traditions and customs.
A. in B. of C. on D. at
4. London is the city I have visited several times.
A. in which B. where C. in that D. which
5. If the weather fine tomorrow, we on a picnic.
A. is/go B. is/will go C. will be/go D. will be/will go
6. My father has gone to Japan last week.
A. for B. since C. ị D. in
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7. It's time for us for our examination.
A. study B. studying C. studied D. to study
8. Although we are far away from each other, we still so often.

A. keep in touch B. say hello C. keep on D. keep together
9. They wish they have to work hard to earn money.
A. couldn't B. can't C. don't D. didn't
10. their being poor, they are very self-confident and generous.
A. However B. Although C. Because D. Despite
11. Our old house 20 years ago.
A. build B. built C. was built D. had been built
12. Is she teacher in your school?
A. good B. better C. the best D. best
13. Their made the party atmosphere warmer.
A. friendly B. friendliness C. unfriendly D. unfriendliness
14. Nam: Would you like a glass of beer?
Lan: .
A. No, let's not B. No, I don't C. No, thanks D. No, I wouldn't
15. Nam: Congratulation! You have got high marks in the last term.
Lan: .
A. It is kind of you to say so
C. I'd love to say so
B. Really? Never say so
D. You're welcome
Question IV: There are 10 mistakes in the following passage. Underline and correct them. (2.0 p)
I live in the small village calls Henfield. There are about 700 men here. The village is quiet and
the life is slowly and easy. We never had to queue in shops or banks. People never throw his
rubbish on the roads, but the village is always clean. The air is also very clean because of there is
not much traffic. The people here are much friendlier than those in a city. If someone has a
problem, there is always people who can help. However, one thing I don't like about Henfield is
that there's not much to do in the evening. We haven't got any cinemas or theaters. But I still
prefer village life for life in a big city.
Question V: Fill in each numbered blank with the most suitable word. (2.0 p)
Tourism was not always as important as it is today. In the past, 1 wealthy people could

travel on vacations to other countries. But more people travel today 2 in the past because there
is a growing middle class in many parts of the world. People now have more money for travel.
Special airplane fares for tourists make travel 3 expensive and 4 attractive than ever
before. One person does not travel for the 5 reason as another. But most people enjoy seeing
countries that are different 6 their own. They also like to meet new people and 7 new
foods.
Tourism causes many 8 in a country and in people's 9 . People build new hotels,
restaurants and train men, women as tour 10 to show tourists interesting places. There are new
night clubs and other attraction for visitors to entertain. International tourism is really a big
business.
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Question VI: Read the passage; Then choose the best answers (2.0)
Smith did not explain the large 1 he had shown in Magnan but sat thinking 2 some
minutes and then began to talk 3 something else. About ten that evening I met Smith and he
asked me up to his room 4 coffee. 5 room looked nice with comfortable chairs. We talked
a little and then he 6 me his story.
" A long time 7 I was young artist and came to France where I was traveling from place to
place making sketches. One day, I met two French artists 8 were also moving from place to
place making sketches and I joined them. We were as happy 9 we were or as poor as we were
happy, as you like it."
"Claude and Carl-these are the names of those boys-were always in good spirits and laughed at
poverty. We were very poor. We lived 10 the money which we got from time to time for our
sketches "
1 A. interest B. to interest C. interested D. interesting
2 A. at B. of C. for D. up
3 A. in B. about C. for D. as
4 A. drink B. to drink C. drinking D. drank
5 A. ị B. Â C. An D. The
6 A. told B. said C. spoke D. asked

7 A. next B. up C. ago D. before
8 A. why B. whom C. whose D. who
9 A. as B. more C. than D. less
10 A. about B. in C. against D. on
Question VII: Read the passage; Then choose the best answers (2.0p)
A NOBLE GIFT
One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Statute of Liberty, was presented to
the United States of America in the nineteenth century by the people of France. The great statute,
which was designed by the sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, took ten years to complete. The actual
figure was made of copper supported by a metal framework which had been especially constructed
by Eiffel. Before it could be transported to the United States, a site had to be found for it and a
pedestal had to be built. The site chosen was an island at the entrance of New York Harbour. By
1884, a statute which was 151 feet tall, had been erected in Paris. The following year, it was taken
to pieces and sent to America. By the end of October 1886, the statute had been put together again
and it was officially presented to the American people by Bartholdi. Ever since then, the great
monument has been a symbol of liberty for the millions of people who have passed through New
York Harbour to make their home in America.
1. The Statute of Liberty
A. is the most famous monument in the world.
B. was designed and constructed by the American sculptors.
C. is located in the centre of New York.
D. is among the most famous monuments in the world.
2. The Statute of Liberty
A. was sent to America in 1884.
B. was sent to America in 1885.
C. was sent to America in 1886.
D. was never sent to America.
3. The Statute of Liberty
A. was sold to the USA by the French people.
B. was given to the American people as a present by the French people.

C. was presented to the USA in the 18
th
century by the people of France.
D. was designed and constructed according to the order placed by the French sculptors
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4. The Statute of Liberty was first erected
A. in New York.
B. on an island at the entrance of New York Harbour.
C. in Paris
D. in Eiffel Tower.
5. The Statute of Liberty was made of
A. copper.
B. copper with metal framework.
C. concrete.
D. concrete with metal framework.
VIII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it. (2.5 p)
1. I didn't have enough money, so I didn't buy that laptop.
 If .
2. "I must study hard for my next examination"
 She said .
3. They won't allow you to go in the house.
 You .
4. The man standing over there is my uncle.
 The man who .
5. Nobody finished their exercises on time.
 Their exercises .
6. The explorer was Christopher Columbus and he discovered America.
 The explorer .

7. In spite of his good learning condition, he doesn't study well.
 Although .
8. Let's go swimming tomorrow afternoon.
 How .
9. Mary doesn't speak English so well as Jane.
 Jane .
10. The switch was too high for him to reach.
 He wasn't tall .
Question IX: Write a short passage (150-200 words) about our environment. (2.5 p)
You should write about the real situation, the pollution and the causes of pollution and
what we should do to protect our environment. Use your own ideas, knowledge and
experience to support your arguments.












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A. PHONETICS, VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR:

Question I: Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
in each group. (5 pts)
1. A. Tamil B. baggy C. casual D. article
2. A. cupboards B. cigarettes C. maps D. ghosts
3. A. great B. bread C. break D. steak
4. A. dropped B. looked C. laughed D. raised
5. A .cook B. flood C. book D. woman
Question II: Choose the word that has the main stress in a different position
from the others: (5 pts)
1. A. necessary B. inform C. interest D. dangerous
2. A. control B. foolish C. broken D. greedy
3. A. movies B. answer C. article D. machine
4. A. agree B. internet C. radio D. travel
5. A. order B. customer C. commercial D. brutal
Question III: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.(10 pts)
1. He seldom goes to the market, ?
A. doesnt he B. does he C. is he D. isnt he
2. The ball went towards a passing boat. It went of a passing boat.
A. forwards B. forward C. in the direction D. in direction
3. You can borrow my book you bring it back by Monday.
A. as long as B. unless C. so that D. while
4. The customer insisted seeing the manager.
A. of B. on C. in D. about
5. I remember them somewhere in the city.
A. to see B. saw C. seeing D. seen
6 sweets are not good for childrens teeth.
A. A B. An C. The D. no article
7. Lets wait until the rain
A. stops B. will stop C. has stopped D. is stopping
8. When in Rome do the Romans do.

A. like B. as C. same D. the same
9. Lets go for a drink, ?
A. shall we B. do we C. do us D. let us
10. The brothers are so alike. I cant one from the other.
A. say B. notice C. tell D. mark
Question IV: Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the words in bracket: (5
pts)
( job, occupation, work, position, career)
1. He has to take a boring . delivering food.
2. She has just returned to after having the baby.
3. Peter was appointed to the . of director of the company.
4. All of us have to fill our names and in the forms .
5. Her political began 20 years ago.
Question V: Identify the error in the following sentences. (10 pts)
1 .The number of the students who have got bad marks since Christmas are appalling.
A B C D
2. Mary said that she knows how the procedures for doing the experiment, but when
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we began to work in the laboratory, she found that she was mistaken.
B C D
3. When we arrived at the store to purchase the dishwasher advertise in the
A B
newspaper, we learned that all the dishwashers had been sold.
C D
4. That manufacture is not only raising his prices but also decreasing the production
A B C
of his product as well.
D

5. The harder he tried, the worst he danced before the large audience.
A B C D
6. Tom said that if he had to do another homework tonight , he would not be able
A B C
to attend the concert.
D
7. The Greens have two sons, neither of them lives with them.
A B C D
8. I went to the United States six months ago because mine cousin is out there.
A B C D
9. It’s high time people pay much attention to education.
A B C D
10. John, I think you should stop playing computer games and concentrate in your study.
A B C D
Question VI: Provide the correct form of the words in brackets (5 pts):
1. The old lady hid all her under the floor. (… save)
2. She got very angry but later she apologized for her . (… patient)
3. Her parents .her to apply for the blank. (… courage)
4. It was extremely of you to leave your library books on the bus. (… care)
5. He regularly writes for our newspaper. (… poet)
B. READING:
Question I: Read the passage and choose the best answer. (10 pts)
There is much more water than land _(1)_ the surface of the earth. The sea and oceans _(2)_
nearly four-fifths of the whole world, and only one-fifth of _(3)_ land. If you travelled over the
earth _(4)_ different directions, you would have to spend much more of your time _(5)_ on water
than on roads or railways. We sometimes forget that _(6)_ every mile of land there is four miles of
water.
There is much water on the surface of our earth that we _(7)_ to use two words to describe. We
use the word seas _(8 )_ those parts of water surface which _(9)_ only a few hundreds of miles
wide, the word oceans to describe the huge areas of water which are thousands of miles wide

_(10)_ very deep.
1. A in B on C from D over
2. A covered B covering C cover D to cover
3. A them are B its C it is D it’s
4. A. in B for C to D by
5. A moving B to move C move D moved
6. A on B in C within D for
7. A must B should C have D would
8. A describing B describes C to describe D describe
9. A have B is C are D will be
10. A then B and C but D also
Question II: Read the following passage then answer the questions below. (10 pts)
In an effort to produce the largest, fastest, and most luxurious ship, British built the Titanic.
The owners were so sure of this that they provided lifeboats for only 950 of its possible 3,500
passengers.
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Many passengers were on the ship the night it crashed into an iceberg, only two days at sea
and more than half way between England and the New York destination. Because the ship was
traveling so fast, it was impossible to avoid the iceberg. A terrible fire also contributed to the
ship’s sinking. Panic increased the number of casualties as people jumped into the icy water or
fought to be among the few to get on the lifeboats. Four hours after the accident, another ship, the
Carpathia, rescued the survivors — less than a third of those aboard.
The infamous Titanic enjoyed only two days of sailing on its voyage in 1912 before sinking
into 12,000 feet of water near the coast of New found land, where it lies today.
1. How many lifeboats did the Titanic provide?
2. Were there possible 3,500 passengers on the ship the night it crashed into an iceberg?
3. Where did it hit the iceberg?
4. How many passengers were rescued ?
5. Was the Titanic ’s life short ?

Question III: Fill in the blank of the following passage with one suitable word : (l0 pts)
Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution (1) is as complicated as it is serious.
It is complicated (2) much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. For example, (3)… …
from automobiles causes a large percentage of all air pollution. But the automobiles (4)…
transportation for millions of people. Factories (5) much of the material that pollutes air and…
water, but factories give employment to a large number of people.
Thus, to end (6) greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to stop using…
many things that (7) them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution…
can be (8) reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the…
amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass
and enforce laws that (9) businesses and (10) to stop, or cut down on certain polluting… …
activities.
Question IV: Match each sentence in A with the best response in B. Each respond is used once
only. (5 pts)
A B
1. I prefer cartoons. A. Mom did.
2. That’s an excellent hat! B. Two hours by bike.
3.1 think we should go to the cinema. C. The dark-blue one, please.
4. How long does it take you there? D. It’s nice of you to say so.
5. Do you like watching sports? E . That’s a good idea.
6. You don’t like beer, do you? F. I’m the opposite.
7.1 think we should buy a ladder. G. Not really . I like listening to music.
8. Which of these would you like? H. What for?
9. Who helped you finish this shirt? I. Lan.
10. Who did Mai meet yesterday? J. No ,I don’t.
C. WRITING
Question I: Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one (10 pts)
1. He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.
A. He had tested his eyes ten months before.
B. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then

C. He hasn’t had his eyes tested for ten months.
D. He didn’t have any test on his eyes in ten month.
2. If I were you , I wouldn t take the job“ ’ , said my room - mate” .
A. My room- mate was thinking about taking the job.
B. My room- mate advised me not to take the job
C. My room- mate introduced the idea of taking the job to me.
D. My room- mate insisted on taking the job for me.
3. The children couldn t go swimming because the sea was too rough.’
A. The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.
B. The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in.
C. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.
D. The sea was too rough to the children’s swimming.
4. The doctor said, You really ought to rest for a few days, Jasmine.“ ”
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A. Jasmine’s doctor insisted that she should rest for a few days.
B. The doctor suggested that Jasmine should take a short rest.
C. It is the doctor’s recommendation that Jasmine rested shortly.
D. The doctor strongly advised Jasmine to take a few days’ rest.
5. The doctor advised him against taking a holiday in a tropical country.
A. The doctor’s advice was against his taking a holiday in a tropical country.
B. He was advised to take a holiday in a tropical country by his doctor.
C. The doctor suggested that he should not take a holiday in a tropical country.
D. The doctor asked him not to take a holiday in a tropical country.
6. He didn t have breakfast, so he feels hungry now.’
A. If he had breakfast, he wouldn’t feel hungry now.
B. He wouldn’t have felt hungry now if he had had breakfast.
C. If only he had had breakfast, he wouldn’t feel hungry now.
D. If he had had breakfast, he wouldn’t feel hungry now.
7. I m sorry, Huong , said Lan“ ’ ” , I m afraid I ve damaged your computer .“ ’ ’ ”

A. Lan apologized to Huong for damaging her computer.
B. Lan apologized that she had damaged Huong’s computer.
C. Lan was sorry for Huong for having damaged her computer.
D. Huong was apologized by Lan for having damaged her computer.
8. Although my neighbor wasn t experienced, he got the job’
A. In spite of not having experienced he got the job.
B. Even though without any experience, he got the job.
C. Despite his being inexperienced, he got the job.
D. Due to his inexperience, he got the job.
9. I wasn t interested in the movie, so I turned the TV off.’
A. I didn’t find the movie so interested, so I turned off the TV.
B. I didn’t find the movie interesting so I turned off the TV.
C. I turned off the TV because the film wasn’t found interesting.
D. Since the film was not interesting, I turned it off.
10. You d better go to the dentist when you have got a toothache, Loan, Lan said” ’ ” .
A. Lan advised Loan to go to the dentist when she had a toothache.
B. Lan said that Loan had better go to the dentist if he had got a toothache.
C. Lan told Loan to go to the dentist when she had a toothache.
D. Lan asked Loan that she should go to the dentist when she had a toothache.
Question II: Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the one
given.( 5 pts):
1. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.
=>She
2. His parents made him study for his exams.
=>He
3. I’ve never met such a beautiful girl before.
=> It’s
4. He would rather watch TV than go to the cinema.
=> He prefers………………………
5. I haven’t been to Hanoi for 2 years.

=> The last time
Question III: Write a paragraph of about 120 words about the following topic: (10 pts)
“What should we do to save energy ?”
Use the cues given below:
-walk/ turn off / check / turn off / save /travel / protect / keep closed/ prepare /get… …
- electricity/ the fridge door closed/the faucet after using/food carefully/the stove. / a
plumber to make sure/ crack in the pipes/ the fan/ the light/ the air conditioner in the room /
electricity/ the fridge door closed/ by bike or by bus / energy/ the environment .…
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Kì thi chọn HSG lớp 9 - Năm học 2009 - 2010
Đề thi môn: Tiếng Anh
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest by
circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D. (20 points)
1. A. ought B. thought C. brought D. though
2. A. thick B. think C. thus D. thin
3. A. foot B. school C. book D. good
4. A. knew B. grew C. threw D. flew
5. A. lose B. close C. chose D. rose
6. A. dosage B. massage C. carriage D. voyage
7. A. high B. home C. hour D. horn
8. A. passed B. forced C. threatened D. walked
9. A. break B. steak C. great D. bread
10. A. confusion B. tension C. seizure D. measure
II. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Identify your answer by
circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D. (40 points)
1. What's your birthday, Ann ? - It's .

A. on the thirty-one of July
B. on July the thirty-one
C. on the thirty-first of July
D. in July the thirty-first
2. The sun in the west. Look ! It .
A. set/ is setting B. sets/ is setting C. setting/ set D. set/ set
3. All the boys are good at cooking, but is as good as the girls.
A. either B. neither C. none D. every
4. The weather fine so far this week.
A. is B. was C. has been D. had been
5. I have so many routines that sometimes I feel I am an automatic robot.
A. as if B. even if C. even though D. like
6. The walls of the house are covered a coat of paint.
A. with B. in C. by D. under
7. That was a ceremony.
A. prepared-well B. prepare-well C. well-prepared D. well-prepare
8. That novel was written by a well-known writer. It is worth .
A. to read B. reading C. read D. have read
9. Is this the address to you want the package sent ?
A. where B. which C. that D. whom
10. The father sat by his childs bedside all night as he was sick.
A. sleep B. asleep C. oversleep D. sleeping
11. He has adopted three orphans his own six children so that, all together, he has nine
children to provide for.
A. except B. beside C. besides D. in place of
12. You should take regular exercise sitting in front of the television all day.
A. in spite of B. instead of C. without D. even
13. I dont want to go out tonight Anna phones.
A. so that B. even though C. when D. in case
14. I object to like this.

A. be treating B. treating C. being treated D. have been treated
15. Since to a warmer and less humid climate, Ive had no trouble with my asthma.
A. I move B. I moving C. upon moving D. moving
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16. Shy people often find it difficult to group discussions.
A. take place in B. take part in C. get on with D. get in touch with
17. Our soccer team lost three goals to nil.
A. with B. by C. to D. in
18. Don’t forget to the alarm clock for six o’clock tomorrow morning.
A. set B. put C. ring D. wind
19. Not only did he lose the keys, but he also forgot the tickets.
A. He forgot the pair of tickets to the concert.
B. He didn’t know he had to have tickets.
C. He got the tickets after he found his keys.
D. He lost his keys and forgot the tickets as well.
20. “Do not write on the walls”, said the teacher to the boy.
A. The teacher told the boys do not write on the walls.
B. The teacher told the boys not to write on the walls.
C. The teacher said to the boys not write on the walls.
D. The teacher said to the boys do not write on the walls.
III. There is a mistake in the four underlined parts of each sentence. Identify your answer
by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D. (20 points)
1. Jason’s professor had him to write his thesis many times before allowing him to present it
A B C
to the committee.
D
2. I think Helen is accustomed to work eight hours a day.
A B C D
3. The more frequent you exercise, the greater physical endurance you will have.

A B C D
4. Only when you have had a chance to know various occupations you will decide on your career.
A B C D
5. I tried to do everything to contact John two weeks ago but so far I don’t receive his reply.
A B C D
6. Most students were able of finding good jobs three to six months after graduation.
A B C D
7. The letter was sent by special delivery must be important.
A B C D
8. Because the torrential rains that had devastated the area, the governor sent the National Guard
to
A B C
assist in the clean-up operation.
D
9. My brother attends an university in the Midwest which specializes in astrology.
A B C D
10. Although Mark has been cooking for many years, he still doesn’t know to prepare French
foods
A B C D
in the traditional manner.
IV. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. (20 points)
1. Vietnam declared its ________ on September 2
nd
, 1945. (DEPEND)
2. The phone doesn’t work. It’s been _________. (CONNECT)
3. It was a complete _________ due to poor planning. (FAIL)
4. He cycled _________ and had an accident. (CARE)
5. He is thinking of taking early _________ next year. (RETIRE)
6. I am afraid you have _________ me because that is not what I meant. (UNDERSTAND)
7. It is said that the _________ of a Swiss watch is perfect. (PRECISE)

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8. Television can make things more ________ because it brings both sounds and pictures.
(MEMORY)
9. A famous pianist was _________ for seven years. (PRISON)
10. He’s an expert in technology. We call him a _________. (TECHNIQUE)
V. Read this passage carefully and then choose the best answers to the questions below by
circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D. (10 points)
A recent investigation by scientists at the US Geological Survey shows that strange animal
behavior might help predict future earthquake.
Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the centre of a fairly
recent quake. Some birds screeched and flew about wildly. Dogs yelped and ran uncontrollably.
Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as
several days before the disaster.
In 1976 after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a terrible quake.
Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate
millions of people and thus keep the death toll at a lower rate.
1. What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior ?
A. the number of people who will die.
B. environmental changes.
C. a coming earthquake.
D. the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake.
2. Why can animals perceive these changes when humans can not ?
A. Animals are more intelligent than humans.
B. Humans don’t know where to look.
C. By running around, they can feel the vibrations.
D. Animals have certain instincts that humans don’t possess.
3. If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be
A. a lower death rate.
B. fewer animals going crazy.

C. fewer people evacuated.
D. fewer environmental changes.
4. Which of the following statements is not true ?
A. Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake.
B. All birds and dogs in the ten-kilometer radius of an earthquake center become wild
before the quake.
C. The Chinese have successfully predict an earthquake and saved many lives.
D. By observing animal behavior scientists perhaps can predict earthquake.
5. In the passage, the word “evacuate” most means
A. save B. exile C. destroy D. remove
VI. Read, then choose the best answer by circling the corresponding letter A, B, C, or D. (20
points)
Radar is an electronic device that can “see” great distances (1) fog, rain, snow, cloud,
and darkness. It can find and (2) locate missiles, aircraft, ships, cities, rainstorms, and
mountains. Radar uses radio waves, (3) light waves, which the human eye uses in seeing.
This makes it (4) for radar to locate many kinds of objects at (5) greater distances than
the eye can see. Radar became an important military device during World War II. Today,
networks of radar lookout stations guard the United States and Canada 24 hours a day against
(6) missiles and airplanes. Patrol planes and ships (7) the oceans with radar for hostile
ships and aircraft. Airports use radar to (8) . planes safety to earth in fog or storms. Ships use it
to steer clear of other (9) or icebergs. Radar helps weathermen warn of (10) hurricanes
or tornadoes.
1. A. in spite B. despite C. though D. although
2. A. cure B. exact C. accurately D. accurate
3. A. instead of B. in addition C. in stead D. in addition to
4. A. possibility B. possible C. impossible D. can
5. A. near B. farther C. far D. further
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6. A. long range B. near range C. ranged D. length range

7. A. use B. find C. seek D. search
8. A. find B. take C. guide D. guidance
9. A. vessel B. vessels C. sail D. sails
10. A. to approach B. approaches C. approach D. approaching
VII. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (20 points)
In Britain there is a holiday now which people call Mother’s Day. In the old days many
girls from working-class (1) in towns and cities and from farmers’ families in the country
worked in rich houses. They had to do all the (2) and their working day was usually very
long, they often (3) on Sundays, too. Once a year, it was usually (4) Sunday in
March, they could visit their mothers. They went home on that day and (5) presents for their
mothers and for (6) members of their families. They could stay at home only one day, and
then they went (7) to their work. People call that day Mothering Day (8) Mothering
Sunday.
Later workers at the factories and girls (9) worked in the houses of rich families
received one free day a week, and Mothering Day became Mother’s Day. It is (10) last
Sunday in March.
VIII. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. (20 points)
1. The furniture was too old for us to keep.
→ It was
2. Nobody has cleaned the streets this week.
→ The streets
3. While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.
→ They accidentally cut
4. He brought the umbrella along but it didn’t rain.
→ He needn’t
5. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior, I will help you this time.
→ Despite
6. The underground is quick and cheap.
→ The underground is

7. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work.
→ He objected to
8. Neil regrets having sold his car.
→ Neil wishes
9. The child ran out because of the strange noise.
→ The strange noise
10. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
→ No sooner
IX. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new
sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do
not change the form of the given word. (10 points)
1. “Do you realize what the time is, Steve?” asked Chris. (what)
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2. I met her while I was staying in Paris last summer. (stay)
→
3. Susan was too excited to sleep. (that)
→
4. Sandra said that she was willing to work late. (mind)
→
5. The coins are believed to be buried for safe-keeping. (It)
→
X. Look at the following sets of words and phrases. Make all the changes and additions
necessary to produce sentences which together make a complete letter of complaint from
Jane to Mr. Pike Smith. (20 points)
Dear Mr. Smith,
1. I write / complain / dirt / smoke / come / your factory / chimneys.
2. Two days ago / I / decide / do / my washing.
3. I wash / sheets / put them out to dry / it / be / nice sunny day/ there / be / breeze.

4. When I take / washing in / I / be / horrified / discover / it / covered / in dirty marks.
5. I / assume / breeze I mention / carry / dirt / your chimneys.
6. Until this accident / I think / your chimneys / be safe and clean.
7. I / suggest / your factory / fit / new filters to its chimneys / as the dirt and smoke / dangerous.
8. I look / receive your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Jane Hunter

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Đề số 5:
KÌ THI TUYỂN SINH VÀO LỚP 10 THPT CHUYÊN
NĂM HỌC: 2008 - 2009
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề
A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other
words. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your
answer sheet.
1. A. sugar B. sight C. source D. sale
2. A. sensitive B. benefit C. pretty D. remedy
3. A. host B. cold C. short D. close
4. A. thirsty B. guitar C. dirty D. listen
5. A. safe B. map C. bag D. hat

II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different. Identify your answer by writing the
corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. A. visit B. prevent C. pollute D. suggest
2. A. compose B. parade C. sample D. aboard
3. A. begin B. cover C. return D. admire
4. A. Vietnamese B. European C. African D. Westerner
5. A. novel B. poet C. gather D. remote
B. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR
I. Choose from the four options given (marked A, B, C and D) one best answer to complete each
sentence. Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer
sheet.
1. He __________ out of his house since he __________ his color TV.
A. hasn’t been - has bought B. hasn’t been - bought
C. wasn’t - has bought D. wasn’t - bought
2. __________ adequate precautions are taken, there is no risk involved in the operation.
A. Although B. Providing C. Nevertheless D. Even
3. The computer won’t work unless you _________ these cables.
A. connect B. connected C. don't connect D. didn’t connect
4. Let’s go to the zoo, _________?
A. don’t we B. don’t you C. shall we D. will you
5. He ran out of money so he had to ________ some from his friend.
A. borrow B. ask C. lend D. earn
6. Not once _________ his promises.
A. he is keeping B. he keeps C. did he keep D. has he kept
7. The teacher didn't explain the reason ________ he was punished.
A. what B. which C. how D. why
8. Mothers are always _________ towards their children, aren’t they?
A. protect B. protective C. protected D. protections
9. Don’t tell me I didn’t lock the door last night. I remember __________ it.
A. to lock B. lock C. locked D. locking

10. I’ll give you a ring _________ we get back from our vacation.
A. and B. as soon as C. as long as D. since
11. Would you mind _________ in this library?
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A. not to smoke B. not smoke C. not smoking D. don’t smoke
12. Those mushrooms are ________. Don’t eat them!
A. poisoned B. poisoning C. poisonous D. poison
13. I __________ the piano in my room at this time yesterday.
A. played B. were playing C. was playing D. have played
14. I saw your school's ________ in today's edition of The Vietnam News.
A. advertising B. advertises C. advertised D. advertisement
15. He tried to walk ________ so as not to be late for school.
A. fast B. quick C. rapid D. slowly
16. Do you want _________ by the doctor?
A. to examine B. to be examined C. being examined D. examining
17. I am _________ that you liked it.
A. surprised B. surprising C. surprise D. surprisingly
18. Very often the chocolate inside is not as exciting as its __________ .
A. coat B. wrapper C. cover D. paper
19. Alan is really impressed by the _________ of the city and by the friendliness of its people.
A. beautiful B. beauty C. beautifully D. beautify
20. The boss said that he would fly to Ho Chi Minh City __________ day.
A. next B. the previous C. the following D. the before
II. Each of the following sentences has one mistake. Identify the mistake by writing the
corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
1. Lan didn’t go to the cinema with her friends last Saturday evening because her sickness.
A B C D
2. The water and land around the chemical factory are serious polluted.
A B C D

3. The letter has just written by one of my closest friends.
A B C D
4. They played so good game of tennis last night that they surprised their audience.
A B C D
5. My daughter likes watching cartoon films, and so do my son.
A B C D
6. If I was in your place, I would make a trip to England.
A B C D
7. I bought a computer which screen was not very good.
A B C D
8. Physics are very difficult for students to learn.
A B C D
9. The harder you learn, the most knowledge you get.
A B C D
10. Mary's mother gave her a new hat at her birthday.
A B C D
C. READING
I. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C
and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the
corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Although some groups of people have always lived outdoor in tents, camping as we know
it today only began to be (1) _________ about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and
improvement in camping equipment have (2) __________ more people to travel longer (3)
__________ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort.
Many campers like to be (4) __________ themselves in quiet areas, so they (5)__________
their tent and food, and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be
near people, drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (6) __________ has up-to-date
facilities, (7)__________ hot showers and swimming pools.
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Whether campers are (8) ________ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should
remember to (9)________ the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and
keep food hidden to avoid attracting (10) _________ animals.
1. A. fame B. popular C. favorite D. current
2. A. asked B. let C. made D. allowed
3. A. parts B. directions C. voyages D. distances
4. A. on B. by C. at D. of
5. A. take B. make C. pick D. do
6. A. where B. who C. which D. when
7. A. such B. like C. as D. just
8. A. lonely B. single C. separate D. alone
9. A. remain B. stay C. keep D. let
10. A. wild B. natural C. loose D. free
II. Complete the following passage by choosing one suitable word in the box to fill in each
blank (each word must be used one time only).

make on during also example
an do find what up
reason average which when encourage
result think
Teachers have often used memory tests to assess the intelligence of their students. But having a
good memory often has little to (1) __________ with intelligence. Studies have shown not only
that some people of below (2) _________ intelligence have exceptional memories, but
(3)__________ that some highly intelligent people have poor memories. A good memory is more
often the (4) _________ of using techniques that can be learned, and many of the books that have
been written on the subject (5) _________ people to use similar methods. One of these is that you
make up short sentences or rhymes which can help you remember (6)__________ you need to
know by heart. For (7) ________, the first letters of the words in the sentence ‘Rechard of York
gained battles in vain’ are ROYBIV; these are the colors of the rainbow - red, orange, yellow, and
so on. Another technique involves, linking the sounds of words with images, which can be

particularly effective (8) __________ learning new words. The learner needs to create an image to
help to remember the word. By using techniques like this, many learners (9) _________ it a lot
easier than they had expected to keep (10)_________ learning new vocabulary.
D. WRITING
I. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the original
one.
1. Her voice is so beautiful that everyone admires it.
> She
2. He regrets telling her the truth.
> He wishes
3. The last time it rained was a fortnight ago.
> It hasn't
4. We don’t buy the house because we don’t have enough money.
> If we had
5. “How old is your son?” the nurse said to Mrs. Green.
> The nurse
II. Writing
Write a passage about the ways to learn a foreign language well, focusing on 2 main points:
• the ways to learn grammar and vocabulary
• the ways to learn speaking, listening, reading and writing
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You write about 150 words.
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Đề thi chọn học sinh giỏi cấp tỉnh năm học 2008 - 2009
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh lớp 9

Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút
I. Choose the word in each group that has underlined part pronounced differently from the
rest. Circle the letter you choose (5 p)
1. A. campus B. relax C. locate D. fashion
2. A. sing B. fine C. time D. nice
3. A. gather B. ethnic C .there D. although
4. A. talked B. watched C. ordered D. stopped
5. A. exchange B. reach C. chance D. chemistry
II. Choose the word in each group that has different stress pattern. Circle the letter you
choose (5 p)
1. A. control B. remote C. purpose D. respond
2. A. economic B. encourage C. embroider D. experience
3. A. inspiration B. collection C. reputation D. limitation
4. A. objection B. opinion C. official D. optional
5. A. compulsory B. convenient C. correspond D. communicate
III. Choose the best answer A, B , C or D to complete each sentence. Circle the letter you
choose (10 p).
1. They .all day swimming and sunbathing at the beach.
A. passed B. used C. took D. spent
2. The hotel room .over a very beautiful park.
A. viewed out B. faced up C. opened up D. looked out
3. On Sundays in England, most shops were closed and .the theaters and cinemas.
A. so were B. neither were C. were too D. so weren t
4. We didn t .to the station in time to catch the train.
A. get B. reach C. arrive D. leave
5. Either John or his brothers . the money.
A. has stolen B. have stolen C. has been stolen D. have been stolen
6. I remember the letter some time ago but I can t remember exactly when.
A. to post B. posted C. posting D. post
7. Jane lost her case because it didn t have .with her name on.

A. a ticket B. a poster C. a label D. an identification
8. Do you know what time the train . .for Leeds?
A. gets B. reaches C. arrives D. leaves
9. The policeman warned us . there.
A. to not go B. not to go C. not to going D. not go
10. The trip was very interesting. Jack wishes he . enough time to join.
A. had B. had been C. had had D. has had
IV. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the words in capital letters. (10 p)
1. The weather was terrible, so we had a very holiday. PLEASE
2. I m afraid you have been . She no longer works for us. INFORM
3.When you are late for school, you should to your teacher. APOLOGY
4.Liverpool is an city in the north of England. INDUSTRY
5.There are many people living in now in the world. POOR
6.Our school has a lot of teachers. QUALIFY
7.Unfortunately, the film got reviews . FAVOUR
8.We could see some strange on her face. EXPRESS
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9.You should write a letter of . to that institute. ………………………… … INQUIRE
10. Environmental is everybody s responsibility.………………………… ’ PROTECT
V. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete the following
sentences. (10 p)
1. The astronaut s clothes(make) from special materials.’ ………………… ……………
2. My teacher was not at home when I arrived. She (just go) . . . out.………………… …… …… …
3. We would have caught the last bus if we ( leave) the cinema five minutes earlier.………
4. Jeans (make) . . about two hundred years ago. ……………… …………………
5. If you go to England, you ll have to get used to (drive) . on the left.’ ……………… …
6. You may feel frightened when you are in a forest (surround) ., by tall trees.……… ………
7. He talked as if he (know) . where she was.……………………
8. Look, Hoa! Do you know the man who (talk) . to Mrs. Luy in the playground?………………

9.I wrote to my pen pal two weeks ago, but I (not receive) her reply since then.…………………
10 .Were I your age, I (do) differently. ………………………………
VI. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition. (10 p)
1. We wish we had a father yours.……………………
2. When I saw Mai, I congratulated her her success in the exams.……………………
3. What do people jog .?……………………
4. I ve just rewarded with a book her good study.’ … ………………
5. They ve left Hanoi Sapa .’ …………
6. Vietnamese women usually wear the ao dai, sometimes at work, and especially their ……
special occasions.
7. She ll visit us as soon as she arrives . Paris.‘ ……………………
8. Nam is not very good mathematics.……………
9. Have you ever been . New York yet? - No, never.………………
10. I ll be waiting for you 8.00 tomorrow morning at the station.’ …… …
VII. Each line of the following passage contains one error. Find out and underline the error
then correct it.(10)
Tet holiday is celebrating on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Example: 0/
celebrated
Some weeks after the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses 1 .……………… …
and paint the walls. New clothes are buying for the occasion. One or 2 …………………
two days before the festival, people make Banh Chung, that is the 3……………………
traditional cake, and others goodies. On the New Year s Eve, the 4 .’ ……………… …
whole family get together for a reunion dinner. Every members of 5 .……………… …
the family should be present during the dinner in which much 6 .…………… … …
different kinds of dishes is served. On the New Year morning, the 7 .……………… …
young members of the family pay them respects to the elders. In 8 .……………… …
return they receive lucky money wrapping in red tiny envelopes . 9 .……………… …
Then people go to visit their neighborhoods, friends and relatives. 10 .……………… …
VIII. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (10 p)
Environmental pollution is a term that refers to all the way by which man pollutes his

surroundings. Man dirties the air (1) . gases and smoke, poisons the water with…………………
chemicals and other substances, and damages the soil with (2) many fertilizers………………
and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings in various (3) ways. For………………
examples, people ruin natural beauty by scattering junk and litter (4) . the land and in the…………
water. They operate machines and motor vehicles (5) fill the air with disturbing…………………
noise.
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Environmental pollution is (6) of the most serious problems facing mankind…………………
today. Air, water and soil are (7) .to the survival of all living things. Badly………………………
polluted air can (8) illness, and even death. Polluted water kills fish and other……………………
marine life. Pollution of soil (9) the amount of land that is available for growing……………………
food. Environmental pollution (10) brings the ugliness to man s naturally beautiful world.………… ’
IX. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D by circling the
letter you choose. (10 p)
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international organization designed to (1)……
and liberalize international trade. The WTO came into being (2) . January 1,1995,and is the…
successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), (3) was created in………
1947, and continued to operate for almost five decades as a de facto international organization.
The World Trade Organization deals with the (4) of trade between nations at a………
near-global (5) ; it is (6) for negotiating and implementing new trade…………… ………
agreements, and is in charge of policing member countries adherence to all the WTO’
agreements, signed by the bulk of the world s trading nations and ratified in their (7) . Most of’ …
the WTO s current work (8) from the 1986-94 negotiations called Uruguay Round, and earlier’ … …
negotiations under the GATT. The organization is currently the host to new negotiations, under
the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) launched in 2001.
The WTO is (9) . by a Ministerial Conference, which meets every two years; a… …
General Council, which implements the conference s policy decisions and is responsible for day-’
to-day administration; and a director-general, who is (10) by the Ministerial Conference.… ………
The WTO s headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland.’

1. A. see B. look at C. supervise D. take care
2. A. in B. on C. from D. at
3. A. that B. where C. thing D. which
4. A. rules B. law C. standard D. stipulations
5. A. levels B. level C. degree D. scales
6. A. able B. responsibility C. responsible D. charge
7. A. state B. agency C. office D. government
8. A. goes B. comes C. derives D. come
9. A. governed B. governing C. government D. governmental
10. A. appointed B. directed C. leaded D. acted
X. Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the given words. (10 p)
1. If nobody puts some more coal in, the fire will go out. - Unless …………………………
2. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches. - In case…………………
3. In spite of not speaking Vietnamese, Mr. Anderson decided to settle in Hanoi. - Although…
4. All visitors to the town fall in love with it. - Everyone who .………………
5. That man used to work with me when I lived in Moscow. -That s’ …………………………
6. John has never been so rude to anybody. - Never ……………………………………
7. Her voice is so soft that it is impossible for me to hear it. - She ………
8. People don t do enough exercise, so there are a lot of heart diseases. - If people’ ………
9. They are building a new museum in the city centre. - A new museum ……………
10. I now regret spending too much money on clothes. - I wish… …………………… ……
XI. Use the given suggestions to complete each sentence of the following letter (10p)
Dear Mary,
1.I / sorry / it take / so long / reply / letter.
2.I / just / come back / trip / the north / country.
3.I / pleased / know / you come / London / next week.
4.It / seem / long time / since / we / last see / other.
5.I / like / meet / you / and / go out / together.
6.I wonder / you like / go / see / film / play.
7.There / new Harrison film / New Century Cinema.

8.Perhaps / can go / meal / drink / afterwards.
9.Give / ring / later / week / arrange / more definite.
10.I / look forward / hear / you soon.
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