ĐỀ THI ANH VĂN CAO HỌC ĐẠI HỌC BÁCH KHOA TPHCM

DE THI NAM 2002
I. SECTION 1: VOCABULARY
Choose the word/phrase (a, b, c, or d) which best completes the meaning of each sentence.
1. Beckham had to of the match because of injury.
a. fall out b. race out c. run out d. drop out
2. I am . I've been working all day.
a. hilarious b. horrible c. exhausted d. exciting
3. Mary was good looking, rich and intelligent. All the girls her.
a. wanted b. longed c. envied d. desired
4. The is a kind of seabird that cannot fly.
a. penguin b. eagle c. swan d. raven
5. You must be ! Come and eat lunch
a. frustrating b. starving c. exciting d. interesting
6. Everyone has the to live in peace.
a. mind b. sight c. fight d. right
7. If only my grandfather had left me something in his !
a. wage b. will c. earning d. earning
8. I hate standing in a queue. It's such a .
a. loss b. bankrupt c. waste d. uneconomical
9. I a little Italian when I was working in Rome.
a. worked up b. looked up c. thought up d. picked up
10. Nowadays it is very for British people to cook British food.
a. unusual b. manual c. edible d. breakable
11. Grabiel will never from the death of his wife.
a. cover from b. get over c. climb over d. recover from
12. He is and cautious, never making a swift decision.
a. reserving b. preserved c. reserved d. conserved
13. The English woman wears tweeds, likes dogs and going for walks in the
countryside.
a. lonely b. national c. stereotype d. fashionable
14. She's with her husband because he is always drinking.

a. tied up b. fed up c. turned up d. tore up
15. Whenever we have a party, people with their drinks to the kitchen.
a. participate b. gravitate c. dissipate d. anticipate
16. A is a woman who is paid by parents to look after their children.
a.pygmy b. candy c. gypsy d. nanny
17. Nearly all of us have about winning the big prize in The National Lottery.
a. nationalized b. fantasized c. visualized d. capitalized
18. Keenu Reeves is very famous now. His popularity really when he played
in that film.
a. took off b. flew off c. broke off d. got off
19. Robert doesn't speak much Vietnamese so it was difficult to to him what I
wanted.
a. think over b. get over c. discuss over d. lean over
20. He can't bear seeing his sister going out with a black man. He isn't really a/an
man.
a. unkind b. emotional c. tolerant d. hospitable.
SECTION 2; GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE
21. Next term 12 April.
a. starts b. is starting c. is started d. will start
22. The bus driver managed to avoid the dog.
a. to hit b. hitting c. being hit d. getting hit
23. They next Sunday at 8:00.
a. arrive b. will arrive c. would arrive d. are arriving
24. How many times she to Barcelona?
a. does/go b. does/been c. will/be d. has/been
25. In the year 2050 the world's population reach 10 billion.
a. will b. would c. should d. shall
26. They weren't hungry because they dinner?
a. have had b. had had c. might have d. could have
27. 3-0 up with five minutes to play, Real Madrid win.

a. will b. would c. ought to d. are going to
28. In my town, you only find a few ban where smoking is allowed.
a. can b. can't c. could d. manage to
29. You steal other people’s things. It's wrong.
a. don’t need to b. mustn't c. don't have to d. haven't got
30. Was her poetry published she was alive?
a. during b. though c. since d. d. while
31. As soon as breakfast is ready, I you.
a. call b. called c. will call d. would call
32. I like my bills on time.
a. paying b. to pay c. being paid d. having paid
33. What did you spend all your money ?
a. on b. off c. to d. with
34. I’d like to sales manager.
a. to promote b. to be promoting c. to be promoted d. to being promoted.
35. What you rather do, stay in or go out?
a. will b. must c. would d. could
36. I remember very unhappy as a teenager.
a. being b. to be c. having been d. had been
37. She's 20 years old but she sometimes behaves a child.
a. as b. like c. exactly d. similar
38. She said that she to the country last weekend.
a. was been b. has been c. had been d. might been
39. I that in the future almost nobody will smoke.
a. thought b. think c. am thinking d. have thought
40. The officer made her for over two hours.
a. wait b. waited c. to wait d. being wait
SECTION 3: READING COMPREHENSION
A. People wrote with feather pens and then used pens with metal points. They had to
dip the point into ink after every few letters. Next, someone invented a fountain pen that

could hold ink inside it. A fountain pen can write several pages before you have to fill it
again.
Two Hungarian brothers, Ladislao and Georg Biro, invented the ballpoint pen that we all
use today. They left Hungary and started making ballpoint pens in England in 1943 during
World War 2. English pilots liked them. They couldn't write with fountain pens in airplanes
because the ink leaked out. Later, a French company called Big bought The Biro's company.
Some people call ballpoint pens a bic. Australian call them biros. Whatever we call them,
we use them every day.
41. The first pens were .
a. wooden b. feather c. metal d. graphite
42. A fountain pen can hold inside it.
a. coal b. lead c. ink d. gold
43. The Biro brothers made thousands of pens in .
a. England b. Hungary c .France d. Switzerland
44. are best for writing in airplanes.
a. Ballpoint pens b. Pencils c. Fountain pens d. a and b
45. Some people call ballpoint pens .
a. bics b. tips c. kids d. leaks
B. Rock and roll came from jazz and blues during the 1950s. One of the first rock and
roll songs was Bill Haley's ‘Rock around the clock’.
One of the very famous rock and roil singers was Elvis Presley. Others were Buddy Holly
and Chuck Berry. Now, almost every country has many rock and roll bands and singers.
Sometimes performers call their music by different names, like ‘rap’ or ‘punk’. They sing
and play mixtures of rock and roll and talking or other sounds. ‘Rap’ and ‘punk’ both came
from rock and roll, or ‘rock music’.
Some fans who like rock music think classical music is boring. Many fans play rock music
very loudly. They forget about the people who enjoy soft music. Loud music can make
these people nervous. Many fans also like to dance to rock and roll.
46. Bill Haley's ‘Rock around the Clock’ was one of the first songs.
a. blues b. rap c. punk d. rock and roll

47. Many fans like their rock music .
a. soft b. nervous c. loud d. boring
48. Rock and roll came classical music.
a. before b. after c. during d. instead of
49. One of the first very famous rock and roll singers was .
a. Celine Dion b. Michael Jackson c. Ricky Martin d. Elvis Presley
50. Rock lovers think classical music is .
a. boring b. thrilling c. promising d. interesting
C. A satellite is a body that moves in an orbit about a larger body. Our moon is a
satellite of Earth. Earth and the eight other planets are satellites of the sun. These are natural
satellites. The Earth has many artificial satellites too. Most artificial satellites are used for
research and communication. Communication satellites have had the greatest effect on our
daily lives. They have made it possible for live radio and television broadcasts to be carried
around the world.
A communication satellite is like a big mirror for radio and television signals. A television
signal is sent from Japan high into space and hits the communication satellite. It bounces off
the satellite and is directed toward the United States where it is picked up by television
stations and relayed to millions of viewers at home.
51. Satellite is .
a. a body that moves
b. a body that moves around the equator
c. a body that moves around the solar system
d. a body that moves around a larger body
52. The Earth is a/an satellite.
a. natural b. artificial c. scientific d. environmental
53. Most artificial satellites are used for .
a. fun c. individual competition
b. pleasure d. research and communication
54. A communication satellite is like for radio and television signals.
a. a big minor c. a radiogram

b. a television set d. an artificial satellite
55. Communication satellites have made it possible for to be carried around the
world.
a. live radio broadcasts c. cargo
b. live television broadcast d. a and b
D Rubber is very important in the modern world. We use it for tires for automobiles,
buses, tracks, motorcycles and airplanes. We use larger trucks and other machines to build
highways. They have large rubber tires.
Natural rubber comes from trees. Most of the world's rubber comes from Malaysia,
Indonesia and Thailand in South East Asia. We also make rubber from petroleum. This kind
of rubber becomes hot very fast. We can use it for only some kinds of tires.
Now scientists can make rubber from guayule. This wild plant grows in Northern Mexico
and the southwestern United States. It doesn’t need very much rain. It can grow in desert
soil. Guayule rubber is nearly the same as rubber from the rubber tree.
56. We use rubber for .
a. trucks b. crystal c. motorcycles d. a and c
57. Most of the world's rubber comes from .
a. Western Europe c. Scotland
b. Antarctica d. East Asia
58. We can make rubber from .
a. rambutan b. mango c. orange d. petroleum.
59. Guayule is found in .
a. Mexico b. Belgium c. Norway d. Holland
60. Guayule can grow in _____.
a. wet soil b. muddy soil c. glacial soil d. desert soil
SECTION 4: Writing
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it.
Example: I expect that he will get there by lunchtime.
I expect him to get there by lunchtime.

61. I can't wait to see you in September.
I’m looking forward .
62. ‘I will lend you some money’, she said to me.
She offered .
63. Tom goes out less than he used to.
Tom doesn't .
64. I’ve never met such a beautiful lady like Princess Diana.
Princess Diana is .
65. Although he’s got a French name, he is in fact Greek.
Despite .
66. I haven't got any spare time. I won't learn Chinese.
If I .
67. The coat was so expensive that I couldn't buy it.
It was .
68. Workmen were putting up new traffic lights at the crossroads.
New traffic lights .
69. Tom is going to the fair only if Joe goes too.
Tom isn't .
70. A plumber was repairing our sink.
We were .
Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce, from the following sets of words
and phrases, ten sentences which together make a complete letter.
Example: I / wonder / why you / not / reply / last letter.
I was wondering why you had not replied to my lost letter.
Dear Yotano,
71. I/ be / very pleased /receive /parcel /send.
72. What / good idea / send / selection / different kinds of food / your country.
73. I / enjoy / eat / very much / so / my family.
74. It / be / not possible / buy / things / France except perhaps / Paris.
75. You / say / your letter / you / would like / me / send / you / parcel / English food.

76. I /just / post / one / you.
77. It / not arrive / same time / this letter /send / by sea-mail.
78. In / parcel / be / information / prepare / eat / food.
79. How / be / you? /. What / be / you / up / to?
80. Write / me / soon / tell / me / everything.
Love
Paul Davis
DE THI TUYEN SINH SAU DAI HOC NAM 2007
Mon thi: TIENG ANH, trinh do: B
Thoi gian lam bai: 90 phut

TU VUNG (tu cau 1 den cau 10)
Chon phuong an dung (A hoac B, C, D) de hoan thanh moi cau sau:
1. It is highly unlikely that the rebels will agree to give up their weapons and .
A desert B. demobilize C. dissolve D. sensible
2. If I'd known she was so I wouldn't have teased her.
A. sensuous B. sensational C. sensible D. sensitive
3. The end of the cold war has led to a reduction in armed .
A. forces B. powers C. strengths D. armies
4. The clocks at the airport are supposed to be .
A. constant B. proper C. accurate D. faithful
5. It's of her to greet everyone in French.
A. pretence B. pretension C. pretended D. pretentious
6. Many people pass their driving test only at the second .
A. attempt B. trial C. effort D. experience
7. Most of his patients Dr. Care for his kindness.
A. look back on B. look up to C. look out for D. look forward
to
8. How much will it be if we the labor costs?
A. distract B. attract C. subtract D. retract

9. There is rain over the whole of the west of Britain.
A. shore B. seaside C. beach D. coast
10. How did people food when there were no refrigerators?
A. conserve B. serve C. reserve D. preserve
NGU PHAP (tu cau 11 den cau 20)
Chon phuong an (A / hoac B, C, D) ung voi tu / cum tu co gach chan can phai sua trong cac
cau sau:
11. (A)The wild cats that (B) are still found in some remote places are (C) distantly
related to our (D) domestic friendly companions.
12. The children (A) next door are (B) a real nuisance. Their football is always coming
(C) on the fence and (D) damaging the flowers in my garden.
13. See that woman sitting (A) lonely at that table? She's supposed to (B) have been a
famous actress (C) back in the days of the (D) big movie studios.
14. My father (A) has been working in Canada for (B) the last year, so by the time he (C)
will return next year I (D) shall not see him for fourteen months.
15. (A) As soon as Cecil got home, she (B) turned on her computer to check her e-mail,
(C) even if she was (D) really tired.
16. (A) Internet definitely causes some problems (B) in society, however; it (C) surely
provides many benefits (D) as well.
17. - "It's high time someone (A) tells James (B) how objectionable he is."
- "I wish you (C) wouldn't criticize James behind his back (D) all the time."
18. (A) Unfortunately, (B) much of the early (C) history of Zimbabwe is still unknown.
For example, we know (D) a little about the early patterns of settlement.
19. (A) To look back on (B) it all, I'd say that (C) our signing that contract without (D)
carefully reading it was a big mistake.
20. (A) Having finished college, Betty decided that she (B) definitely wanted (C) to
travel, even if it meant (D) to turn down some good job offers.
DIEN TU (CLOZE TEST) (Tu cau 21 den 35)
Doc ky doan van sau va chon Phuong an dung (A, hoac B, C, D) cho moi cho trong.
The Olympic Games

When he (21) the modern Olympics games, Pierre de Coubertin hoped that they
might help countries to (22) better with each other, and so help progress towards
world peace. World sport today often has the emphasis on winning at all costs, together with
badly-behaved competitors, teams and (23) . In spite of wars, the ancient Olympic
Games were held (24) four years for over one thousand years. The modern Olympic Games
have been (25) three times - in 1916, 1940 and 1944 (26) two world wars. In
recent years, many problems have threatened the continued survival of the Games.
Apartheid does not (27) people of different races to compete together. This has (28)
in South Africa being barred from most world sport although the (29) might
well alter before the 1992 Olympics. A large number of countries still only send (30)
competitors to many world events. There are many physical reasons (31) , at
present, most women are unable to compete (32) equal terms against men. (33)
women have shown that they can run, swim and (34) as far as men. (35) are many
women who are stronger, faster, taller and more powerful than men.
21. A. formed B. held C. grounded D. founded
22. get ahead B. get on C. go along D. go ahead
23. A. spectators B. viewers C. lookers-on D. visitors
24. A. each B. every C. all D. once
25. A. postponed B. interrupted C. cancelled D. delayed
26. A. owing to B. in case of C. because of D. in view of
27. A. cause B. allow C. let D. entitle
28. A. brought B. led C. caused D. resulted
29. A situation B. state C. status D. case
30. A. male B. white C. female D. black
31. A whether B that C. so D. why
32. A. on B. in C. with D. at
33. A. Similarly B. However C. Therefore D. Alternatively
34. A. play B. compete C. fight D. cycle
35. A. These B. There C. Those D. They
DOC HIEU

Doc ky doan van sau va chon phuong an dung (A hoac B, C, D) cho moi cau tu 36 den 40.

The technology of the North American Colonies did not differ strikingly from that of
Europe but in one respect, the colonies enjoyed a great advantage. Especially by comparison
with Britain, Americans had a wonderfully plentiful supply of wood.
The first colonists did not, as many people imagine find an entire continent covered
by a climax forest. Even along the Atlantic seaboard, the forest was broken at many points.
Nevertheless, all sorts of fine trees abounded, and through the early colonial period, those
who pushed westward encountered new forests. By the end of the Colonial era, the price of
wood had risen slightly in eastern cities, but wood was still extremely abundant.
The availability of wood brought advantages that have seldom been appreciated.
Wood was a foundation of the economy. Houses and all manner of buildings were made
of wood to a degree unknown in Britain. Secondly, wood was used as a fuel for heating and
cooking. Thirdly, it was used as the source of important industrial compounds, such as
potash as an industrial alkali; charcoal, a component of gunpowder; and tannic acid, used
for tanning leather.
36. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The roots of the Industrial Revolution.
B. The positive effects of an abundance of wood on the colonies.
C. The acute shortage of wood in the colonies.
D. The difference between houses in the colonies and those in Britain.
37. The word “that” in line 1 refers to .
A Europe C. North American Colonies
B. technology D. respect
38. The word “entire” in line 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. huge B. plentiful C. successful D. whole
39. According to the passage, by the end of the Colonial period, the price of wood in
eastern cities .
A. was much higher than it was in Britain
B. rose quickly because of a strong demand for wood

C. decreased significantly because of lower demand of wood
D. was a little higher than in previous years
40. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as one of the benefits of
wood for the early colonists?
A. It could be used for heating and cooking
B. It could be used as the source of industrial compounds.
C. It could be used to pay debts.
D. It could be used as a building material
Doc ky doan van sau va chon phuong an dung (A hoac B, C, D) cho moi cau tu 41 den 45.
A Basic to any understanding of Canada in the 20 years after the Second World War is
the country's impressive population growth. For every three Canadians in 1945, there were
over five in 1966. In September 1966, Canada's population passed the 20 million mark.
Most of this surging growth came from natural increase. The depression of the 1930's and
the war had held back marriages, and the catching-up process began after 1945. The baby
boom continued through the decade of the 1950's, producing a population increase of nearly
fifteen percent in the five years from 1951 to 1956. This rate of increase had been exceeded
only once before in Canada's history, in the decade before 1911, when the prairies were
being settled. Undoubtedly, the good economic conditions of the 1950's supported a growth
in the population, but the expansion also derived from a trend toward earlier marriages and
an increase in the average size of families. In 1957, the Canadian birth rate stood at (28 per
thousand, one of the highest in the world. After the peak year of 1957, the birth rate in
Canada began to decline. It continued falling until in 1966, it stood at the lowest level in 25
years.
41. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A Population trends in postwar Canada C. Educational changes in Canadian
society
B. Canada during the Second World War D. Standards of living in Canada
42. The word "five" in line 2 refers to
A. years B. marriages C. decades D. Canadians
43. The author suggests that in Canada during the 1950's

A. the urban population decreased rapidly C. economic conditions were poor
B. fewer people married D. the birth rate was very high
44. The word “peak” in line 8 is closest in meaning to
A. pointed B. mountain C. maximum D. dismal
45. When was the birth rate in Canada at its lowest postwar level?
A. 1957 B. 1951 C. 1966 D. 1956
Doc ky doan van sau va chon phuong an dung (A hoac B, C, D) cho moi cau tu 41 den
45.
The ancient village of Machu Pichu is one of the most popular tourist destinations in
South America. It is in Peru, high in the Andes Mountains, 8,000 feet above sea level. At
one time, about 1.200 people lived in Machu Pichu. After the people left, the village was
lost and forgotten for hundreds of years. Hiram Bingham, an explorer from the United
States, found the ruins in 1911.
The Inca people built Machu Pichu 500 years ago. The Incas knew how to make
good use of the land. Machu Pichu fits the shape of the mountain. The Incas built the village
this way to protect it from harsh weather.
The village contains 200 buildings. Houses are in groups, and each house has a large
courtyard inside its walls. The Incas used the area outside the groups of houses to grow corn
and potatoes and to raise animals. The Incas were very good at building strong walls.
Visitors to Machu Pichustill cannot fit a knife between the stone of a village home.
46. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. a new city in Peru C. the people of Peru
B. an ancient city in Peru D. tourists in Peru
47. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Machu Pichu is high in the mountains of Ecuador
B. Machu Pichu is found at 800 feet above sea level
C. Machu Pichu is 1,200 years old
D. Machu Pichu has courtyards with walls
48. What crops did the Incas grow?
A. wheat and peas B. tomatoes and pepper C. potatoes and corn D. rice and

beans
49. The word "it" in line 1 refers to
A. the United States B. Peru C. South America D. Machu Pichu
50. How do we know that the Incas were good at building walls?
A. The Incas knew how to make good use of the land.
B. Visitors still cannot fit a knife between the stones
C. The Incas built Machu Pichu about 500 years ago
D. Hiram Bingham discovered the ruins in 1911
CAU TRUC CAU (Tu cau 51 den cau 70)
Chon phuong an (A hoac B, C, D) ung voi cau co y nghia gan nhat voi moi cau cho san sau
day:
51. I’ll assume the meeting is off if I don't hear from you by tomorrow.
A. If I don't hear from you by tomorrow, I won't assume the meeting is off.
B. Unless I'll hear from you by tomorrow, I'll assume the meeting is off.
C. Unless I hear from you by tomorrow, I'll assume the meeting is off.
D. If I hear from you by tomorrow, I'll assume the meeting is off.
52. He said to me: "Does a language reflect the culture of the country where it's spoken?"
A. He asked me does a language reflect the culture of the country where it's spoken.
B. He asked me that a language reflects the culture of the country where it's spoken.
C. He asked me whether a language reflects the culture of the country where it's
spoken.
D. He asked me if a language reflected the culture of the country where it was spoken.
53. Because of my forgetfulness, everybody was locked out.
A. I forgot to lock everybody out.
B I forgot locking everybody out.
C. Everybody was locked out due to my forgetfulness.
D. I was forgetful that everybody was locked out.
54. Next Monday I'm going to have the vet vaccinate my dog.
A. Next Monday I'm going to the vet to vaccinate my dog.
B. Next Monday I'm going to have my dog vaccinated.

C. Next Monday I'm going to have vaccinated my dog.
D. Next Monday I’m going to vaccinate my dog.
55. Let's predict what's in the box.
A. Shall we predict what the box is in?
B. Why don't we predict what is in the box?
C. Why don't we predict the box and what it's in?
D. Shouldn't we predict the box?
56. My manager dealt with both the financial difficulties of the company and the
customer complaints very well.
A. Not only the financial difficulties of the company but also the customer complaints
my manager dealt with very well.
B. Not only my manager dealt with the financial difficulties of the company but also
the customer complaints very well.
C. My manager was good at dealing with either the financial difficulties of the
company or the customer complaints.
D. My manager dealt with not only the financial difficulties of the company but also
the customer complaints very well.
57. It was not until I met Jack that I got some news about you.
A. Until I met Jack that I got some news about you.
B. Not until I met Jack I got some news about you.
C. As soon as I got news about you, I met Jack.
D. I didn't get any news about you until I met Jack.
58. I think the last time I saw you at Anna's house-warming was five years ago.
A. I think I didn't see you at Anna's house-warming since five years.
B. I think I haven't seen you at Anna's house-warming five years ago.
C. I think I hadn't seen you at Anna's house-warming for five years.
D. I think I haven't seen you at Anna's house-warming for five years.
59. With the help of new computer programs, we can solve many problems quickly and
accurately.
A. It is possibly of us to solve many problems quickly and accurately with the help of

new computer programs.
B. It is possibly for us that we solve many problems quickly and accurately with the
help of new computer programs.
C. We are able to solve many problems quickly and accurately with the help of new
computer programs
D. We are possibly solving many problems quickly and accurately with the help of
new computer programs.
60. Why does she want to send me the umbrella?
A. Do you know why she wants to send me the umbrella?
B. Do you know why does she want to send me the umbrella?
C. I'd like to know that why she wants to send me the umbrella?
D. Do you know that why she wants to send me the umbrella?
Chon phuong an (A hoac B, C, D) ung voi cau tot nhat duoc tao ra bang nhung tu cho san
sau:
61. South East Asia / women/ represent / 80 percent / workforces.
A. In South East Asia, the women represent up to 80 percent of the workforce in the
export processing zones.
B. In South East Asia, women represent up to 80 percent of the workforce in the
export processing zones.
C. In South East Asia, women who represent up to 80 percent of the workforce in the
export processing zones.
D. In South East Asia, women representing up to 80 percent of the workforce in the
export processing zones.
62. leaders/ two countries / hope / sign the treaty / conference / end of year.
A. The leaders of the two countries had hoped signing the treaty before the conference
took place at the end of that year.
B. The leaders of the two countries were hoped to sign the treaty while the conference
taking place at the end of that year.
C. The leaders of the two countries would hope signing the treaty before the
conference took place at the end of that year.

D. The leaders of the two countries had hoped to sign the treaty before the conference
took place at the end of that year.
63. Egyptians / plants / medicine / people / sick / gods /angry
A. Around 2500 B.C. the Egyptians used plants as medicine, and they believed that
people became sick because the gods were angry with them.
B. Around 2,500 B.C., Egyptians used plants as medicine due to it is their belief that
people became sick because the gods were angry with them.
C. Around 2500 B.C. the Egyptians used plants as medicine, but they believed that
people became sick because the gods were angry with them.
D. Around 2500 B.C. the Egyptians used plants as medicine, and they believed that
people became sick therefore the gods were angry with them.
64. you / remember things / depend / different factors
A. How well do you remember things depends on many different factors.
B. How well you remember things depends on many different factors.
C. How you well remember things depends on many different factors.
D. How good you remember things depends on many different factors.
65. Fiat /work hard /reduce /components /car bodies
A. Fiat, Italy's biggest car maker has worked hard so reducing the number of
components needed in its car bodies.
B. Fiat, Italy's biggest car maker has worked hard so that it could reduce the number
of components needed in its car bodies.
C. Fiat, Italy's biggest car maker has worked hard although it could reduce the number
of components needed in its car bodies.
D. Fiat, Italy's biggest car maker has worked hard but it could reduce the number of
components needed in its car bodies.
66. result / investigation / surprising / community / feel / huge mistake / researcher
A. The result of the investigation on domestic violence was very surprising that the
whole community felt it was a huge mistake from the researchers.
B. The result of the investigation on domestic violence was so surprising the whole
community felt like a huge mistake from the researchers.

C. The result of the investigation on domestic violence was surprising the whole
community fell it a huge mistake from the researchers.
D. The result of the investigation on domestic violence was so surprising that the
whole community felt as if it were a huge mistake from the researchers.
67. we / wonder / computers / improve / quality of life
A. We have been wondering if computers will be used to improve the quality of life
for all humanity or not.
B. We have been wondering will computers be used to improve the quality of life for
all humanity.
C. We have been wondering if computers will be used to improve the quality of life
for all humanity.
D. We have been wondering whether computers be used to improve the quality of life
for all humanity.
68. people /change jobs / move house / frequently / short-term relationship
A. Some people change jobs and move house quite frequently, they have a lot of
short-term relationships.
B. Some people change jobs and move house quite frequently because they have a lot
of short-term relationships.
C. Some people change jobs and move house quite frequently, and they have a lot of
short-term relationships.
D. Some people change jobs and move house quite frequently, but they have a lot of
short-term relationships.
69. country / give / tobacco / smoking / illegal
A. In the country, smoking that gave tobacco to the world might one day be illegal.
B. In the country that might one day be illegal gave tobacco to the world smoking.
C. In the country it gave tobacco to the world, smoking might one day be illegal.
D. In the country that gave tobacco to the world, smoking might one day be illegal.
70. artists / cutting and shaping / start / dream / animal / appear
A. As the artist begins cutting and shaping, he starts to dream and then the animal
slowly appears.

B. The artist begins cutting and shaping, he starts to dream and then the animal slowly
appears.
C. As the artist begins cutting and shaping, he starts dreaming and then the animal
slowly appears.
D. The artist begins cutting and shaping before he starts to dream and then the animal
slowly appears.
DE THI NAM 2006
PART I - USE OF ENGLISH
Section A - VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE (Questions 1-30)
Choose the letter (A, B, C, or D) next to the word or phrase that best completes each
sentence.

1. How many people the meeting yesterday?
A. helped B. attended C. participated D. took part
2. We can no longer the cost of running two cars, so we're selling one.
A. spend B. waste C. afford D. spare
3. If you working so hard, you'll make yourself ill.
A. get by B. carry on C. go through D. look into
4. Bill hates spending money. He's rather .
A. frank B. greedy C. mean D. rude
5. The driver of the truck admitted that he had an error.
A. done B. got C. put D. made
6. The two old ladies were of their purses.
A. stolen B. attacked C. robbed D. snatched
7. Jack has decided to the time he spends watching television.
A. run out of B. see to C. cut down on D. come up with
8. I have to go. I'm .
A. in hurry B. in a hurry C. hurry D. hurriedly
9. The two cars for sale were in poor condition, so I didn't buy .
A. either of them B. both of them C. neither of them D. each of them

10. This is exactly I was looking for.
A. job B. a job C. some job D. the job
11. Sorry, I can't stay longer. I .
A. have to go B. might go C. may go D. can go
12. I got to the station just time to see Kevin getting the train.
A. in /out B. on /off C. in / off D. on/out
13. Peter comes from Witney, is near Oxford.
A. that B. which C. who D. A& B are correct
14. If there’s too much snow, the match .
A. cancels B. will cancel C. has cancelled D. will be cancelled
15. I feel rather cold. I wish I my pullover with me.
A. brought B. had brought C. have brought D. bring
16. she has been working since she was promoted.
A. much harder B. as harder C. more hard D. more hardly
17. John refused to let his children to the concert.
A. going B. to go C. go D. gone
18. I’m not very keen the idea going climbing.
A. of / in B. on / to C. in / of D. on /of
19. By the time Mary got back, her husband to sleep.
A. went B. had gone C. has gone D. goes
20. Tom is depressed because living alone.
A. he did not use to C. he used not to
B. he’s not used to D. he didn’t used to
Select one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.
Example: The living room was enough large to accommodate two long sofas easily.
Answer: B
21. Do you remember to meet him in my office last year?
22. Please send me information with regard of insurance policies available from
your company
23. Despite of many attempts to introduce a universal language, notably Esperanto

and Idiom Neutral, the effort has met with very little success.
24. Until recently, women were forbidden by law owning property.
25. It is imperative that a graduate student maintains a grade point average of “B”
in his major field.
26. Regardless of your teaching method, the objective of any conversation class

should be for the students to practice speaking words.
27. Fertilizers are used primarily to enrich the soil and increasing yield.
28. The prices of homes are as high that most people cannot afford to buy them.
29. To the men who worked so hard on the project, the news was profound
disappointed.
30. Almost poetry is more enjoyable when it is read aloud.
Section B: MULTIPLE-CHOICE CLOZE ( Question 31-40)
Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space.

The reality of an interview is never as bad as your tears. For some reason people
imagine the interviewer is going to jump on every tiny mistake they (31) . In truth, the
interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what (32) his or
her job enjoyable.
The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is always
important as it creates the first impression. So (33) neatly, but comfortably. Make
(34) that yon can deal with anything you are (35) . Prepare for questions that are
certain to come up, for example: Why do you want to become a nurse? What is the most
important quality a good nurse should have? Apart (36) nursing, what other
careers have you considered? What are your interests and hobbies?
Answer the questions fully and precisely (37) , if one of your interests is
reading, be prepared to (38) about the sort of books you like. However, did not
learn all your answers off (39) heart. The interviewer wants to meet a human being,
not a robot. Remember, the interviewer is genuinely interested in you, so the more you relax
and are yourself, the more (40) you are to succeed.

31. A. perform B. do C. make D. have
32. A. does B. causes C. happens D. makes
33. A. dress B. wear C. put on D. have on
34. A. evident B. sure C. definite D. clear
35. A. requested B. questioned C. required D. asked
36. A. from B. of C. to D. off
37. A. For instance B. That is C. Such as D. Example
38. A. say B. talk C. mention D. chat
39. A. at B. in C. on D. by
40. A. easy B. possible C. likely D. probable
PART 2 : READING COMPREHENSION
Read the following passages and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.
Passage I (Questions 41 - 45)
Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children
with an awareness of their own abilities and the self-confidence to use these abilities. One
approach recognized by many experts as promoting these qualities is the Montessori
method, first practiced by Maria Montessori of Italy in the early 1990s. Nancy McCormick
Rambusch is credited with popularizing the method in the United States, where today there
are over 400 Montessori schools. The method helps children learn for themselves by
providing them instructional materials and tasks that facilitate acts of discovery and
manipulation. Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn
how to do everyday tasks without adult assistance. Other benefits include improvement in
language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art.
41. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To explain the role of early education in child development.
B. To describe the development of the Montessori method.
C. To discuss the life and work of Maria Montessori.
D. To demonstrate how children learn social and cultural values.
42. According to the passage, who was first responsible for spreading the Montessori
method in the United States?

A. Nancy McCormick Rambusch.
B. A prominent educational expert.
C. Maria Montessori.
D. An administrator in the Department of Education.
43. The word "facilitate" is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. Educate B. Require C. Assist D. Determine
44. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of the Montessori method?
A. Development of tactile senses.
B. Improvement of language ability.
C. Capacity to perform adult tasks.
D. Knowledge of arts and sciences.
45. The author of this passage probably feels that the Montessori method
A. has little long-lasting benefit for children
B. will lose its popularity in the United States
C. does not accomplish what it claims to achieve
D. is an effective means of child education

Passage 2 (Questions 46 -50)
Accreditation is a system for setting national standards of quality in education. The
United States is unique in the world because its accreditation system is not administered by
the government, but rather by committees of educators and private agencies like the Middle
States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and the Society of Engineers.
Before registering to study in any educational institution in the United States, a
student should make certain that the institution is accredited in order to assure that the
school has a recognized standard of organization, instruction, and financial support. Foreign
students should be particularly careful to check an institution’s accreditation because other
governments or future employers may not recognize a degree earned from a school that has
not received accreditation.
If a college is accredited, catalogs and brochures will usually indicate the
accreditation status. If you are not sure about a certain school, don't hesitate to check its

reputation with an education officer at the nearest U.S. embassy.
46. The title that best expresses the ideas in this passage is
A. Studying in the United States
B. Accreditation
C. How to Find the Best School
D. The Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
47. What should students do in order to check the accreditation of a school that may
interest them?
A. Write to the school.
B. Write to the U.S. Ministry of Education.
C. Register to study at the school.
D. Consult a U.S. embassy official.
48. According to the author, all of the following statements are true of the accreditation
system in the United States EXCEPT
A The accreditation status of a school will be listed in its catalogs and brochures
B. Future employers will be influenced by the accreditation of a candidate's school
C. Accreditation provides information about the standards of instruction and
organization of a school
D. The accreditation system is like that of many other countries
49. The word "unique" in line 2 most nearly means
A. unusual B first C. standard D large
50. From this passage, it may be concluded that an unaccredited school
A. does not offer a degree
B. may close because of financial disorganization
C. is administered by the government
D. is better than an accredited school
Passage 3 (Questions 51 - 55)
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man.
However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be
remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he

created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had made worthwhile
contributions to humanity. Originally, there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry,
medicine and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first
awards ceremony.
Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this
sum is used for the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000.
Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold
medal, illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics
plays an important role in the judges' decision. Americans have won numerous science
awards, but relatively few literature prizes.
51. The Nobel Prize was established in order to
A. recognize worthwhile contributions to mankind
B. resolve political differences
C. honor the inventor of dynamite
D. spend money
52. In which area have Americans received the most awards?
A. Literature B. Peace C. Economics D. Science
53. In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
A. 2 B. 5 C. 6 D. 10
54. The word "worthwhile" in line 4 is closest in meaning to
A. economic B. prestigious C. trivial D valuable
55. It is implied that Nobel's profession was in
A. economics B. literature C. medicine D. science
Passage 4 (Questions 56 - 60)
In order to request telephone service in the United States, either call or visit your
local telephone store. A sales representative will be glad to show you samples of the designs
and colors available. Simply choose the design and color that you prefer, and leave your
name, address, and employer's name with the sales representative. Students with
scholarships should provide their sponsor's name instead of an employer's name. A fifty-
dollar security deposit must be paid prior to telephone installation, and may be made by

check, cash, Mastercard, or Visa. On the date that your telephone is to be installed, a
responsible person, such as an apartment manager, must be at home to unlock the door for
the serviceman.
56. The purpose of this passage is
A. to persuade
B. to correspond
C. inform
D. to entertain
57. According to this passage, who will install your telephone?
A. sales representative
B. A serviceman
C. manager
D. An employer
58. The author mentions all of the following as steps for securing telephone service
EXCEPT
A. call or visit a telephone store
B. leave information with a sales representative
C. give the serviceman a key to your apartment
D. pay a fifty-dollar security deposit
59. The word "their" in line 5 refers to
A. scholarships
B. employers
C. sponsors
D. students
60. We can infer from this passage that
A .there is more than one kind of telephone
B. the person requesting telephone service must be at home when it is installed
C. students may not request telephone service
D. credit cards may not be used to pay for security deposits
PART III - GUIDED WRITING

Section A - SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (Questions 61-70)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the sentence printed before it.
Example: I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years.
Answer: It's years since I enjoyed myself so much.
61. David went home before we arrived.
When we .
62. What a pity we didn't watch the match!
I wish .
63. Susan was tired, so she decided to go to bed.
Susan was so .
64. If you walk slowly, it takes longer to get there.
The more .
65. I think you should go to the doctor.
If I were .
66. The local cinema has a good film on at the moment.
There .
67. In spite of all our efforts, we failed.
Although we .
68. The last time she was here was in 1990.
She hasn't .
69. They have built two bridges so far this year.
Two bridges .
70. " I think you should work harder", he said.
He advised .

Section B - SENTENCE BUILDING (Questions 71-80)
Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce complete sentences.
Example: I / look / forward / see / you / June.
Answer: I am looking forward to seeing you in June.

71. This / be / subject / Mary and I / disagree.
72. I / only / satisfy / if/ manager / apologize / fully.
73. I / no idea / what my feelings / would be / if / same thing / happen / me!
74. They / should / complete / new road / last year / but / they / still / build.
75. News / be/ such / shock / us / that /we sat there / without / say / word.
76. I / unable / be / here / on time / because / traffic.
77. It / easy / us / get / tickets / concert.
78. Although / I / warn them / not / climb / that tree / they / did.
79. Last Sunday / definitely / not / good / day / me.
80. I / never / allow / walk / barefoot / when / I / child.
DE THI TUYEN SINH SAU DAI HOC NAM 2005
PART I - USE OF ENGLISH
Section A: VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Choose the letter (A, B, C, or D) next to the word or phrase that best completes each
sentence.
1. The play when we arrived at the theatre.
A. has begun B. begun C. had begun D. begins
2. Peter's on his way, so make him a coffee he arrives.
A. if B. until C. while D. when
3. If I you , I’d apply for that job.
A. had been B. were C. am D. being
4. I don’t mind waiting for a few minutes.
A. to be kept B. keeping C. being kept D. kept
5. My aunt suggested for a swim.
A. go B. us to go C. to go D. we should go
6. I wish I help you, but I can’t.
A. could would C. can D. will
7. There's no point his work for him.
A. in doing B. to do C. with doing D. to doing
8. He takes a great pride all his achievements.

A. of B. in C. with D. for
9. Ho Chi Minh city is bigger than Dalat.
A. more B. much C. lot D. many
10. I used to swimming more often than I do now.
A. go B. going C. went D. gone nowhere
11. You can go you like. This isn't private land.
A. nowhere B. anywhere C. somewhere D. there
12. She remembers after you when you were a baby.
A. look B. to look C. looking D. have looked
13. Although he's my friend, I find it hard to his selfishness.
A. get out of B. come up with C. put up with D. get on
14. If you are suspected of a crime, you will probably be arrested.
A. doing B. making C. committing D. getting
15. She always gets very good in her exams.
A. notes B. marks C. degrees D. reports
16. Experts are worried that is damaging the ozone layer.
A. pollution B. chemicals C. fumes D. waste
17. When she showed me the letter, I her to throw it away.
A. suggested B. advised C. informed D. insisted
18. People are becoming more and more interested in the of wildlife and
environment.
A. campaign B. research C. energy D. conservation
19. He went to the city hoping to find a teaching .
A. work B. post C. employment D. occupation
20. A/An finds interesting news stories and writes about them.
A. announcer B. commentator C reporter D. editor
For the Error Identification questions, each sentence contains four underlined words or
phrases. Select the one word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence
to be correct.
21. At the end of the party, Loan found herself doing the dishes lonely again, as usual.

22. Pleasing with their new car, the Levines went for a short drive around the town.
23. Don't worry about her; she just feels like to stay home alone tonight.
24. Lately, Don has been tired very much, so his friend said he should relax for a few
days.
25. The police is accusing this businessman of having his store blown up so that he could
collect the insurance.
26. The World War I began in 1914 after Archduke Ferdinand Austria - Hungary had