Đề thi tuyển sinh cao học tháng 3 năm 2012

ĐỀ THI TUYỂN SINH CAO HỌC THÁNG 3 NĂM 2012
TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM HÀ NỘI
Môn thi: Tiếng Anh
Mã đề: 153
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SECTION 1. STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSSION. 55 questions
Part A. 25 questions
DIRECTIONS. Question 1 – 25 are incomplete sentence. Beneath each question
you will see four words or phrases marked. (A), (B), (C) and (D). Choose the one word
or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number
of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have
chosen.
Câu 1: While he downstairs, he fell and broke his arm.
A. has run B. was running C. had run D. ran
Câu 2: They performed ……………… and won the first prize.
A. beautiful B. the beautiful C. beauty D. beautifully
Câu 3: The polar bear can swim very well. It fish and sea animals for food.
A. is catch B. catch C. catches D. do catch
Câu 4: Cycling in the countryside my hobby.
A. are B. being C. be D. is
Câu 5: Look at Peter! He……………… strangely.
A. dresses B. has dressed C. dressed D. is dressing
Câu 6: It isn’t easy……………… looking for a job at my age.
A. start B. starting C. started D. to start
Câu 7: The cottage has a big garden with flowers and
A. those trees B. tree C. the tree D. trees
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Câu 8: He My dictionary three days ago.
A. borrowed B. borrows C. has borrowed D. did borrowed
Câu 9: Our eyes signals to people all the time.

A. send B. sending C. are send D. sends
Câu 10: Paris is farmous all over the world for Eiffel Tower.
A. theirs B. their C. its D. it
Câu 11: He hasn’t finished……………… our garden.
A. designing B. design C. designed D. to design
Câu 12: They ……………… study hard when they were at university.
A. do B. were not C. didn’t D. do not
Câu 13: They did not have knowledge about physics.
A. few B. many C. some D. much
Câu 14: Driving a boat is……………… interesting than riding a bike.
A. no B. the C. as D. more
Câu 15: Our school to build more classrooms.
A. to plan B. have planned C. is planning D. planning
Câu 16: A person eat a balanced diet for a healthy life.
A. have to B. mustn’t C. shouldn’t to D. should
Câu 17: The child hurt badly when he fell down the steps.
A. they B. he C. himself D. his
Câu 18: You smoke here. It’s a filling station.
A. must B. mustn’t C. must to D. dosen’t have to
Câu 19: The students in my class do not like school uniform.
A. his B. them C. their D.its
Câu 20: An elephant can until they are seventy.
A. living B. to live C. live D. lives
Câu 21: Spring is so beautiful when most trees in different colours.
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A. are bloom B. blooming C. bloom D. bloomed
Câu 22: The president’s assistant will neither confirm deny the story.
A. also B. and C. but D. nor
Câu 23: ……………… Japan is developing a new railway system.
A. Usually, B. At the moment, C. In 1987, D. Last year,

Câu 24: People can write poetry, tell jokes, and
A. make a promise B. make promises C. making promises D. made promises
Câu 25: He cannot drive, he can’t apply for that job.
A. but B. and C. because D. so
Part B. 30 questions.
DIRECTIONS. In questions 26 – 55 each sentence has four underlined words or
phrase marked (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that
must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Then, on your answer sheet,
find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the
answer you have chosen.
Câu 26: I will leave after check all the papers.
A B C D
Câu 27: Going to school are difficult, especially for the children in my village.
A B C D
Câu 28: The sooner you take your medicine, better you will feel.
A B C D
Câu 29: We have fewer money at the end of the month than we do at the beginning.
A B C D
Câu 30: It take the scientists a long time to investigate the case.
A B C D
Câu 31: Our situation is very worrying. We spending more, but earning less.
A B C D
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Câu 32: If you want leaving a message for Mr. Smith, I will be glad to take it.
A B C D
Câu 33: Each person have his own way of making money.
A B C D
Câu 34: They became angrily when the manager asker him to leave.
A B C D
Câu 35: Those people whom are over fifty years old should check their health regularly.

A B C D
Câu 36: We don’t wanted to go out because it is raining heavily outside.
A B C D
Câu 37: Dinosaurs become extinct when humankind first appeared years agol
A B C D
Câu 38: I picked up a little Japanese during I was working in Tokyo.
A B C D
Câu 39: If we turn in our work late, the teacher would not accept it.
A B C D
Câu 40: They are prepare to cope with changes which will certainly come.
A B C D
Câu 41: The rain has started half an hour ago, long after the children got home.
A B C D
Câu 42: Water, especially at deserts, are precious.
A B C D
Câu 43: Camels can walk for 3 month without water.
A B C D
Câu 44: I always remember to turn off all the lights before leave my house.
A B C D
Câu 45: After the experiment, the scientist sent a report to their colleagues.
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A B C D
Câu 46: Protein molecules is more complex than the molecules of carbohydrates.
A B C D
Câu 47: It is a two – terms school year, too long and too hard for me.
A B C D
Câu 48: We shouldn’t stay up lately, and the children shouldmn’t, either.
A B C D
Câu 49: Technology will plays a key role in our future life-styles.
A B C D

Câu 50: When we are on holiday, we went to the beach every day.
A B C D
Câu 51: The school is asking their techers to donate goods to the poor.
A B C D
Câu 52: This is the factory who I worked when I left school.
A B C D
Câu 53: These are some of their hobbies: swimming, travelling and books.
A B C D
Câu 54: Bob has to consider the price carefully because inflation.
A B C D
Câu 55: It is not easy finding good crops in this region.
A B C D
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SECTION2. READING COMPREHENSION – 35 question
Part A
DIRECTIONS. In questions 56-60 each notice has four interpretations marked
(A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify the correct interpretation. Then, on your answer sheet,
find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the
answer you have chosen.
Câu 56: This parking place is
A. for everybody
B. not open noew
C. for those who are visiting the doctor
D. only for doctors working
Câu 57: On this bus
A. you can bus single tickets only
B. you can travel free
C. you can buy return tickets
D. you can save money
Câu 58: You pay

A. before picking your fruit
B. and then go inside to pick your fruit
C. after picking your fruit
D. where you pick your fruit
Câu 59: This machine
A. works when the bar is closed
B. is serving drinks now
C. is available at the bar
D. is not working at the moment
Câu 60: When you come into the restaurant,
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Parking in this
space for doctor
on duty only
Return fares
are not
available
on this bus
PICK YOUR OWN
FRUIT AND PAY
INSIDE SHOP
Machine
Out of order
Drinks
Available at
bar
DANGEROUS
NO DIVING
what should you do first?
A. You can dive here

B. Diving is a dangerous sport
C. You musn’t dive here
D. you have to dive here
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Part B
DIRECTIONS. In this section you will read 4 passages. Each passage is followed
by approximately 7-8 questions. For questions 61-90, choose the one best answer, (A),
(B), (C) and (D). Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in
the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have chosen. Answer all of
the questions following a passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that
passage.
Passage 1
Coffee is a favorite hot drink in most countries. An old story says that coffee was
first discovered in Ethiopia. The people who took care of their sheep noticed that the
sheep stayed awake all night when they ate coffee beans and leaves.
People first used coffee as a food, then a kind of wine, and then medicine. Coffee
became a drink about 700 years ago.
People took coffee to Arabia in the thirteenth century. From there it went to
Turkey, Europe, and the Americas.
In 1963 the United Nations helped organize an International Coffee Agreement.
Countries that export coffee agree on the price. This agreement helps Brazil and the
other exporting countries get a fair price.
Câu 61: What happened when the sheep ate coffee beans and leaves?
A. They had a good sleep B. They were strong
C. They didn’t sleep D. They made noise all night
Câu 62: At first, people used coffee ass
A. a drink B. food C. medicine D. wine
Câu 63: Arabia had coffee
A. after Europe B. before Turkey
C. at the same time as Ethiopia D. first

Câu 64: helped organize the International Coffee Agreement.
A. Brazil B. coffee exporting countries
C. the United Nations D. Arabia
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Câu 65: The International Coffee Agreement helps keep of coffee.
A. the price B. the smell C. the quality D. the drink
Câu 66: The word ‘who’ in line 2 refers to
A. countries B. coffee C. people D. Ethiopia
Câu 67: The word ‘there’ in line 6 refers to
A. Europe B. Turkey C. Ethiopia D. Arabia
Câu 68: The word ‘that’ in line 8 refers to
A. Countries B. International Coffee Agreement
C. 1963 D. United Nations
Câu 69: The main idea of this passage is
A. the popularity of coffee B. Ethiopia, the home of coffee
C. the history of coffee D. The International Coffee Agreement
Passage 2
One of the smallest countries in the word is San Marino, which is high in the
mountain of Italy. It is also the oldest because it was founded 1,500 years ago. San
Marino covers 61 square kilometers and has over 17 thousand people. Its coins and
stamps are eagerly bought by collectors.
Another popular small country is Andorra, the mountain state of 11 thounsand
people between France an Spain. Anyone who collects the stamps of Andorra soon
notices a strange thing about them. Some stamps are printed in Spain. Other stamps are
like French stamps. The reason is: for 700 years, the state has been under the joint
protection of France and Spain, and these two countries have separate postal services
in Andorra. You can find two post offices standing next to each other, but selling
different stamps.
Câu 70: How old is San Marino?
A. over 17,000 years B. 11,000 years C. 150 years D. 1,500 years

Câu 71: Collectors San Marino’s coins and stamps.
A. don’t like B. don’t buy C. are interested in D. never care for
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Câu 72: Andorra’s population is San Marino’s.
A. smaller than B. bigger than C. as small as D. the biggest
Câu 73: In Andorra, you can buy………………
A. only French stamps B. Italian stamps
C. San Marino’s stamps D. both French and Spanish stamps
Câu 74: ‘them’ in line 5 refers to
A. San Marino and Andorra B. the smallest countries in the
world
C. France and Spain D. stamps
Câu 75: ‘these two countries’ in line 7 refers to
A. Spain and Andorra B. San Marino an Andorra
C. Italy and France D. France and Spain
Câu 76: This passage is
A. about the history of San Marino and Andorra
B. about stamps collectors
C. about the people of San Marino and Andorra
D. to introduce San Marino and Andorra
Passage 3
A recent survey has shown that the busiest shopping street in the world is not in
London, New York, or Paris, but in Warsaw. This lovely place to shop is called Nowy
Swiat, which means New World. In Nowy Swiat, the buildings aren’t too tall. There are
statues, palaces, attractive houses, exclusive cafes, and high-class restaurants. There are
no neon lights, no loud music, and not many tourists.
It is now possible to buy almost everything in Warsaw. There are a lot of shops
from the West, but the interesting thing is that Polish manufacturers are now producing
high quality goods. They are good because they are not mass produced.
Nowy Swiat also has a lot of small shops, specialist shops, and chic shops. It

dosen’t have the huge department stores that sell the same things everywhere.
Câu 77: Nowy Swiat means
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A. Warsaw B. New World C. Paris D. New York
Câu 78: In Nowy Swiat you CANNOT find
A. attractive houses B. palaces C. loud music D. statues
Câu 79: Polish goods are now
A. simple B. of high quality C. mass produced D. Western-like
Câu 80: What does which in line 2 refer to?
A. Nowy Swiat B. the shopping street C. This lovely place D. Warsaw
Câu 81: What does They in line 6 refer to?
A. shops B. quality goods C. manufactures D. everything
Câu 82: The word ‘exclusive’ in line 3 is similar in meaning to
A. small B. expensive C. popular D. wonderful
Câu 83: In Nowy Swiat you can do the following EXCEPT
A. visit palaces B. shop in chic shops
C. shop in a department store D. eat in high-class restaurants
Câu 84: The purpose of this passage is
A. to sell Polish goods B. to attract more shoppers
C. to conduct a survey D. to introduce the unique Nowy Swiat
Passage 4
There are some newspapers whose names are known all over the world. Among
them is The Times, the oldest and most popular newspaper in Britain. It was started by
John Walter in 1785. The Times is famous for correct reporting, indepent views and
interesting stories. It is published in London, along with its sister newspaper, The
Sunday Times, which has at least ten sections and takes all week to read!
“The Times has had an excellent reputation for over 200 years,” said its editor,
who has worked for the paper since 1980, “and now we are trying our best in order to
produce a newspaper for the future.” There’s no doubt that their wish will become true.
Câu 85: The Times was started

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A. nearly 200 years ago B. over 200 years ago
C. in the early 18
th
century D. in the 17
th
century
Câu 86: The Times is NOT farmous for
A. quick reporting B. independent views
C. correct reporting D. interesting stories
Câu 87: Which statement is correct about the edictor of The Times?
A. He thinjs The Times is dying
B. He does not like The Times
C. He is hopeful about the future of The Times
D. He has just started working for the newspaper
Câu 88: The word ‘which’ in line 4 refers to
A. The Times B. London C. stories D. The Sunday Times
Câu 89: The word ‘who’ in line 5 refers to
A. 200 years B. reputation C. its edictor D. The Times
Câu 90: The word ‘popular’ in line 2 has the same meaning as
A. well-known B. long C. expensive D. influential
SECTION 3. WRITING
DIRECTIONS. In this section you will read ten groups of sentences. Choose the
one sentences which is CORRECT. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the
question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer you have
chosen.
Câu 91: A. Despite her intelligence, she does not do well at school.
B. Although her intelligence, she does not do well at school.
Câu 92: A. I was surprised when I heard the news, and so were they.
B. I was surprised when I heard the news, and so did they.

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Câu 93: A. The film is such interesting that I have watch it three times.
B. The film is so interesting that I have watch it three times.
Câu 94: A. You can be successful if you believed in yourself.
B. You can be successful if you believ in yourself.
Câu 95: A. They turned off the lights of the house and leave early.
B. They turned off the lights of the house and left early.
Câu 96: A. Maria speaks Spanish fluently because she usually practises it in her
free time.
B. Maria speaks Spanish fluent because she usually practises it in her free
time.
Câu 97: A. I gave him my phone number so that he would be able to phone me.
B. I gave him my phone number in order he would be able to phone me.
Câu 98: A. None of us enjoy to do same thing every day.
B. None of us enjoy to doing same thing every day.
Câu 99: A. He quick packed his suitcase, turned off the lights and leaving.
B. He quick packed his suitcase, turned off the lights and left.
Câu 100: A. Did he speak slowly enough for you to understand?
B. Did he speak enough slowly for you to understand?
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