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HỌC VIỆN CHÍNH TRỊ - HÀNH CHÍNH KHU VỰC I
HỘI ĐỒNG TUYỂN SINH SAU ĐẠI HỌC

BÀI THI TIẾNG ANH
Trình độ: A2 - Môn thi: Đọc & Viết
Thời gian làm bài: 120’
Ngày thi: …………tháng…………năm 2011
Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………….…….…
Ngày sinh:…………./…………./…………… Nơi sinh:………….…….…………
Số báo danh:……………………………….… Phòng thi số:……….….……….….
Chuyên ngành:…………………………………………………………….….……………
Giám thị 1 ký tên Giám thị 2 ký tên Số phách
__________________________________________________________________________
Điểm bằng số: Điểm bằng chữ: Giám khảo 1 Giám khảo 2 Số phách
§Ò Sè 1
Section 1: questions 1 -15
Circle the letter next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (A, B, C, or D)
1. Martina decided to ________ her house a spring clean.
A. give B. have C. get D. take
2 . First Martina _______ all her clothes away in the cupboard.
A. put B. cleaned C. took D. got
3. She _______ all her old toys and games to a second hand shop.
A. brought B. got C. took D. put
4. She tidied _______ her books and papers.

A. out B. up C. down D. off
5 She ________ some fresh flowers on the shelf.
A. bought B. got C. put D. took
6. She put new ________ on the bed.
A. curtains B. carpets C. blankets D. clothes
7. Do you enjoy _____?
A. swimming B. to swim C. swim D. to swimming
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8. When will the meeting _____?
A. hold on B. hold place C. take on D. take place
9. The board meeting was held _____.
A. at Tuesday B. on Tuesday C. with Tuesday D. in Tuesday
10. Why don't you _____ us?
A. go to the house party with
B. go together the house party with
C. go the house party with
D. together the house party with
11. What time does it finish?
A.
I’m not sure
B. It takes 15 minutes.
C. On Thursday
D. It’s Ok
12. Would you like a cup of tea?
A. Yes, I like tea.
B. I’d love one.
C. Sorry, I’m not.
D. It’s my favourite drink.
13. Are you looking forward to your holiday?
A. I like travelling.

B. Not to worry
C. We’re going to China.
D.Yes, I’m really excited about it.
14. Would you like some more dessert?
A.
Enjoy your meal!
B. No thanks, I’m full.
C. It’s delicious!
D. I like it
15. How often do you go hiking?
A.
Most weekends
B. I go with three friends.
C. We stay for a weekend.
D. I like hiking.
Section 2: Questions 16 - 20
Which notice (A-H) says this (16 -20)? Match the notice and the sentence.
16. People who saw a car drive into another car should call this number. 16
17. You cannot let your dog run free here. 17
18. Buses will not wait here. 18
19. Check you have all your bags before you go. 19
20. There are changes at the beginning of autumn. 20
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A B C D
E F G H
Section 3: reading 1- Questions 21 - 35
Read the texts and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the correct
answer. ( A, B, C or D)
Passage 1
Sanjit Ray works for a computer company in Los Angeles, California. He writes

computer programs. But he does not go to Los Angeles everyday. In fact, he does not live in
the USA. He lives in India. Everyday he takes the bus into Bombay and he goes to the office
there. The computer company sends the information to him by e-mail. He works on the
information on a computer and sends the program back to California.
The computer company does not do the work in the USA because it costs less to do it in
India. Salaries are low. Also, India is twelve hours ahead of California so the computer
company sends the information at the end of the day and Sanjit works on it at nighttime in the
USA. When he sends the programs back, they arrive in California before the company starts in
the morning.
21. Sanjit works in_______________.
A. California B. the USA C. Bombay D. Los Angeles
22. Where does he live?
A. In California B. In the USA C. In India D. In Los Angeles
23. The company does its work in India because
A. It is cheaper to do it in India.
B. It is more expensive to do it in India.
C. It is cheaper to do it in the USA.
D. It costs less to do it in the USA
24. When does Sanjit work?
A. in the morning
B. at night
C. At the end of the day
D. All day
25. What does Sanjit do?
A. He sells computers.
B. He buys computer programs.
C. He writes computer programs
D. He drives buses.
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Passage 2

Joshua is a ten-year-old boy. His mother is Anna. His father is John. His sister is Lisa.
Lisa is eight years old.
The family is on vacation at the beach and everyone is happy. Joshua is happy because
he is playing the water. Lisa is happy because she is playing in the sand. John and Anna are
happy because they are relaxing on the beach. Joshua and Lisa are wearing their swimsuits and
goggles. John is wearing sunglasses and an orange T-shirt. Anna is wearing a sundress and a
large hat. She does not want the sun to get in her eyes.
“We are hungry”, the children say, “Is there any food to eat?”
“Yes” says Anna. “We have sandwiches, orange and cookies.”
"Yay!” the children say. They wait for their mum to get the food. Ann gets the food out
of her bag. She gives it to the children.
“Mum, I am thirsty,” says Lisa.
“Okay, do not worry. We have apple juice for you to drink,” says Anna.
“Thanks.” Says Lisa. She drinks the apple juice and smiles.
The children finish eating lunch and start playing again. John looks at Anna and smiles.
26. “play” (line 4) means you do something________
A. for fun
B. for money
C. because you have to
D. for free
27. When you relax (line 5), you__________
A. exercise
B. work
C. rest
D. jump
28. If I am wearing (line 6) something, it is_________
A. on my body
B. in my room
C. on my bed
D. in my mind

29. If I am hungry, I want something to_______
A. eat
B. think
C. drink
D. play
30. If I am thirsty, I want something to_________
A. eat
B. think
C. drink
D. play
31. What is Joshua doing in the water?
A. diving
B. swimming
C. playing
D. surfing
32. What color is John’s T-shirt?
A. Yellow
B. Orange
C. Green
D. Blue
33. What does Anna not want?
A. Sunset in the afternoon.
B. The sunlight to get in her eyes.
C. Sunbathing in the sun.
D. Sunrise in the morning.
34. What are John and Anna doing on the beach?
A. Reading
B. Playing in the sand
C. Playing in the water.
D. Relaxing

35. What food is NOT in the bag?
A. Sandwiches
B. Oranges
C. Apples
D. Cookies
Section 4: questions 36 - 45
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Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box.
has
who
things
other
another
expressing
better
something
to express
good
people
part
measurement
what
someone
taking
can
could
took
whom
Experts say music is being used more and more to treat people with physical or mental problems.
Music is used as treatment in hospitals, group homes for old people, schools, prisons and centre for

mentally sick (36) For example in Pennsylvania, some people are (37) music
therapy classes. All of the people have suffered brain injuries, mostly from car accidents. Because
of their injuries, they often forget (38) They have problems communicating with other
people and they have problems (39) their emotions.
Raymond Bar is a doctor there. He says patients (40) are having operations also
listen to music as (41) of their treatment. He says music (42)…………. been an important
part of their treatment at the hospital for 15 years. Doctor Bar says music(43) ease the
need for medicine. It gives patients special ear devices that let them listen to music instead of the
(44)… noises in the hospital. It helps the patients sleep (45) It means they may not
need medicine to help them sleep.
Section 5: questions 46 – 55
Read the definitions of the words below. What is the word for each one? Write the word in
the space provided.
46. It is the thing you need when you travel to some foreign countries. The
word has 8 letters.

46._____________
47. You can use it in the bathroom when you want to wash yourself. The
word has 6 letters. 47._____________
48. It is the thing where you keep your food and drink cold. 48._____________
49. You put your clothes in it when you travel. 49._____________
50. It is the place where a mechanic repairs your car. 50._____________
51. you go to that place to see a play 51._____________
52. The place where you buy a ticket and watch a football match here with
hundreds of people. 52._____________
53. They are parts of you body and if you break one of these you can’t
walk. 53._____________
54. You can see these swimming in the water. 54._____________
55. You can make the thing with bread at home and eat it on the beach.
The word has 8 letters. 55._____________

Section 6: questions 56 – 60
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.
56. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away.
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The meat …………………………………………………………
57. When the goods arrive at the shop, they are inspected carefully.
On ………………………………………………………………….…………………………
58. You do not need to finish this evening.
It …………………………………………………………………………….………………
59. You will be ill if you continue to smoke.
Unless ………………………………………………………….……………………………
60. It took us three hours to paint the door.
We spent ……… ……………………………………………………… …………………
_______________________________The end_________________________
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HỌC VIỆN CHÍNH TRỊ - HÀNH CHÍNH KHU VỰC I
HỘI ĐỒNG TUYỂN SINH SAU ĐẠI HỌC

BÀI THI TIẾNG ANH
Trình độ: A2 - Môn thi: Đọc & Viết
Thời gian làm bài: 120’
Ngày thi: …………tháng…………năm 2011
Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………….…….…
Ngày sinh:…………./…………./…………… Nơi sinh:………….…….…………
Số báo danh:……………………………….… Phòng thi số:……….….……….….
Chuyên ngành:…………………………………………………………….….……………
Giám thị 1 ký tên Giám thị 2 ký tên Số phách
__________________________________________________________________________
Điểm bằng số: Điểm bằng chữ: Giám khảo 1 Giám khảo 2 Số phách

§Ò Sè 2
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1-15
Circle the letter next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (A, B, Cor D)
1. My brother is busy ………… his exercises.
A. doing B. in doing C. at writing D. to write
2. She was proud ……………… finishing the work in such a short time.
A. for
B. of C. on D. in
3. If they have enough money, they ……………… a new house.
A. would buy B. will buy C. bought D. buy
4. My parents weren't strict with me at all. They let me ……………… what I wanted.
A. do B. did C. to do D. done
5. Most people enjoy ……………… letters to their friends.
A. writing B. written C. to write D. write
6. “When did you come here?” - “ I ……………… here since last Sunday.”
A. have been B. was C. have D. had been
7. “Let’s go to the movie now.” – “Oh, ………………”
A. Good idea B. I don’t C.Why's that? D. I need it
8. We did not go to the cinema yesterday ………………… it was raining.
A. if B. unless C. for D. because
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9. Tell Miss Davis …………….ring her boyfriend.
A. not to B. mustn't C. doesn't D. shouldn't
10. These vegetables don't taste ……………………. to me.
A. well B. deliciously C. freshly D. fresh
11. We shall have to hurry or we shall ………………. the bus.
A. catch B. delay C. miss D. wait
12. He went to the……………………… but they didn't have any steak.
A. chemist's B. butcher's C. baker's D. newsagent's
13. They're both good ………………… because they type carefully.

A. typists B. typers C. typewriters D. typemen
14. "I have never seen such a perfect thing on you.”- “………………… ”
A. Haven't you?
B. I am so happy
C. Really?
D. Thank you.That's a nice compliment.
15. “……………………”- “Thank you. I'm glad you like it"
A. I hope you have a beautiful motorbike.
B. The motorbike is beautiful.
C. Where did you buy this motorbike?
D. I didn't know you bought a motorbike.
SECTION 2: QUESTIONS 16-20
Which notice (A-H) says this (16-20)? Match the notice and the sentence.
16. Buy three films for the price of two.
17. Visitors are only allowed to spend two hours inside the castle.
18. This shop will keep customers’ watches for up to twelve months.
19. The last day for returning completed forms for the trip is Friday.
20. The lift will not be going to the basement today.
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17
18
19
20
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A
Less than two
hours for each
tour of the castle
B
Lift service starts

at ground floor
today. For
basement please
use the stair
C
Driver, male or
female, needed for
evening work.
No weekends.
Please ring 23407
D
Allow at least
two hours for
your visit to
castle
E
WATCH REPAIRS
Warning to Customers
All uncollected
items will be sold
after twelve months.
F
Parents:
Complete and return
your child’s form
for next month’s
school trip by Friday
G
Do not cross
here (Use

subway)
H
Regency camera
Buy two films and
get one FREE
SECTION 3: QUESTIONS 21 ’ 35
Read the texts and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the correct
answer. (A, B, C or D)
Passage 1
Laura is 21. She has got fair hair and blue eyes. She has got two brothers, William and Phillip,
but she hasn’t got any sisters. Her brothers have got brown hair and brown eyes . One of her
brother, Phillip, is married and has got two children, so she is an aunt. Laura lives with her
parents in an apartment . There are five rooms but there isn’t a garden. She has got her own
room in the apartment. In it she has got a computer and a TV. She has got a car but her parents
have’t got one because they can’t drive.
21. How many brothers and sisters does Laura have?
A. two brothers B. one brother and one sister
C. two bothers and two sisters D. she has no brother nor a sister
22. Laura is a (an) because her brother has got two children.
A. niece B. nephew C. aunt D. uncle
23. What does “it” (in line 5) mean?
A. a computer B. a TV
C. her room D. her apartment
24. What does she have in her own room?
A. a computer B. a TV
C. both computer and TV D. nothing
25. Why haven’t her parents got a car?
A. because they can’t buy one
B. because they can’t drive
C. because Laura has got one and they can borrow it

D. because Laura can’t drive
Passage 2
Last summer John went on holiday for two weeks to the island of Sardinia. He stayed in a hotel
which had a wonderful swimming pool and beautiful views of the sea. It was a village where
the local people went fishing in the winter, and foreign visitors came in the summer.
John spent his first day on the beach, but on the second day he felt very ill. First he was very
hot, then he was too cold. He couldn't understand why he felt like that. So he went to see the
local doctor, who was a very nice man, and whose English was excellent.
"Summer is a time when people often feel ill". The doctor said. "It's too hot for most of us! Take
this medicine, and stay out of the sun."
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John took the doctor's advice, and stayed in his room for the rest of his holiday. He soon felt
better. "What a cheap holiday!" he thought happily.
26. Where did John go to for a holiday last summer?
A. the desert B. the city C. the sea D. the mountain
27. He stayed in a……….hotel.
A. old B. nice C. bad D. cheap
28. The village is for……………
A. visitors only B. foreigners C. both B and D D. local people
29. What did local people do there?
A. went fishing B. made friends C. spent their holidays D. visited
30. How many days did John spend on the beach?
A. 1 day B. 2 weeks C. 1 week D. 2 days
31. What happened to him on the second day?
A. He lost some money B. He was sick
C. He got lost D. He was robbed
32. John was ill because it was so…………
A. cold B. hot C. cool D. warm
33. According to the passage the local doctor…………
A. can't speak English B. can't speak English very well

C. can speak English badly D. can speak English very well
34. According to the passage, the weather in summer is………….for people's health.
A. comfortable B. good C. pleasant D. not good
35. John …………what the doctor told him.
A. was against B. didn’t agree C. followed D. didn’t follow
SECTION 4: QUESTIONS 36 – 45
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box.
and
or
made
music
difficult
but
to
words
these
famous
the
known
did
means
do
have
over
about
on
at
People all (36) …………. the world listen to classical music. Classical music is (37)……… to
describe. It (38) ……………different things to different people.
Some (39) ……………. classical composers were Bach, Vivaldi, Haydn, and Mozart. In their

music, they (40) ………… not tell a story or show strong emotion. They wanted to make a
beautiful, interesting design. They wanted (41) ………………. write lovely sounds
Then composers started to interpret ideas. They told stories (42) ……… wars, armies, and
soldiers. They wrote about religion. Sometimes they composed (43) ……………. for holidays.
They told love stories (44) ………. showed strong emotion. Some of (45) ………. composers were
Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Wagner, and Tchaikovsky.
SECTION 5: QUESTIONS 46 ’ 55
Read the definitions of the words below. What is the word for each one? Write the word in
the space provided.
46. A person whose occupation is teaching others
47. It is the thing to creat a current of air for cooling when you are hot.
48. A person who is active in party politics.
49. A device you put your clothes in to make them clean.
50. Most people in the world use it to communicate and have to pay
46. ___________
47. ___________
48. ___________
49. ___________
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money for communicating.
51. The place where you go to see the film.
52. It is the thing you lie on everynight.
53. It is the main food in all meals for Vietnamese.
54. Lovers usually give each other on Valentines. It has 9 letters.
55. You wear them when it is so sunny.
50. ___________
51. ___________
52. ___________
53. ___________
54. ___________

55. ___________
SECTION 6: QUESTIONS 56 ’ 60
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it
56. Doing exercises before going to school is important.
It is…………………………………………………………………………………………
57. He repaired the bicycle within two hours.
It took ………………………………………………………………………………………
58. Peter is the best player in our school team.
No one…………………………
59. My sister walks to the supermarket.
My sister goes………………………………
60. It’s a long time since I last went to a football match.
I haven’t ……………………………………………………………………….………….
________________________The end_______________________
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HỌC VIỆN CHÍNH TRỊ - HÀNH CHÍNH KHU VỰC I
HỘI ĐỒNG TUYỂN SINH SAU ĐẠI HỌC

BÀI THI TIẾNG ANH
Trình độ: A2 - Môn thi: Đọc & Viết
Thời gian làm bài: 120’
Ngày thi: …………tháng…………năm 2011
Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………….…….…
Ngày sinh:…………./…………./…………… Nơi sinh:………….…….…………
Số báo danh:……………………………….… Phòng thi số:……….….……….….
Chuyên ngành:…………………………………………………………….….……………
Giám thị 1 ký tên Giám thị 2 ký tên Số phách
__________________________________________________________________________
Điểm bằng số: Điểm bằng chữ: Giám khảo 1 Giám khảo 2 Số phách

§Ò Sè 3
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1-15
Circle the letter next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (A, B, Cor D)
1. If I don’t go out so much, I’ll have _______ time to study.
A.much B.little C.more D.less
2. The King’s Way is one of the highest and most dangerous footpaths ______ Europe.
A.on B.of C.over D.in
3. Would you like something ________?
A. eat B. eating C. for eating D. to eat
4. Do you _________ a lot of mistakes in English?
A. make B. do C. get D. take
5. Jenny and Bob are in love. They are _________ next spring.
A. engage B. divorce C. married D. marry
6. I didn’t enjoy maths lessons ______ I was at school.
A. Until B. when C. before D. after
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7. They have used many clever advertisements to sell Diet Coke _____ 1982.
A. from B. for C. since D. in
8. We learned about _________ history of the hamburger some days ago.
A. a B. the C. nothing D. an
9. I _______ hello to Ann when I saw her on my way to school.
A. told B. said C. spoke D. uttered
10. Please utter ________ feelings before leaving.
A. my B. mine C. your D. yours
11. Look! It _______ heavily outside.
A. rains B. is raining C. rained D. was raining
12. The lesson we studied yesterday was _________ than the one today.
A. easy B. more easy C. easier D. easiest
13. ________ is my book? - It’s on the table.
A. What B. Where C. Why D. Who

14. What do you ________ in your free time?
A. like B. play C. do D. have
15. How does she go to school? She ________ to school.
A. goes B. walks C. travels D. gets
SECTION 2: QUESTIONS 16-20
What do those notices say? Match the notice and the sentence
16. Vietnamese call them as people’s friends. 16 ______
17. Ms Nga has just gone there to withdraw a sum of money. 17 ______
18. David’s son often eats this fruit after school. 18 ______
19. The first one was made in 1895 and its recipe came from Hamburg. 19 ______
20. A person whose profession is inspecting and auditing personal or
commercial accounts.
20 ______
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SECTION 3: QUESTIONS 21 – 35
Read the texts and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the correct
answer. (A, B, C or D)
Passage 1
A Young Businessman
Although he is only twelve, James Harries has his own antiques business and a flower shop.
“He has a good eye for a bargain,” say his mother. “He was only 8 when he bought that for
5p.” She points to a china statuette worth $4,000. “James gets most of his stock of antiques
from jumble sales. Last year he bought a necklace for 10p which turned out to be valuable. He
sold it for $8,000.” James didn’t get on at school so his parents hired a private tutor. “Other
children think I’m strange because I earn my own living and I don’t want to join in their
games.” James explains the success of his flower shop: “My prices have risen less than those of
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A
B
C

G
H
D
E
F
my competitors this year. Also I’ve got a special offer for wedding parties. I give them a Rolls
- Royce for the day if they spend more than $100 on flowers. My employees don’t particularly
like working for a 12-year-old, but I pay their wages so they can’t complain!” With his high
income, James could afford many luxuries, but he prefers to save his money. “I put aside as
much as I can. I have a lot of plans for the future and I will need to be rich to carry them out.”
21. What does James Harries trade in?
A. Antiques and flowers. B. Antiques. C. A flower shop. D. Flowers.
22. The necklace he bought last year _______
A. was worthless. B. cost him a lot of money.
C. brought him a lot of money. D. was worth 10p.
23. James is different from other children because he _______
A. didn’t get on at school. B. he had a private tutor.
C. makes money and supports himself. D. he is strange.
24. His employees don’t like working with him because _______
A. he pays their wages. B. he is too young.
C. they can’t complain. D. he is 12 years older
25. Which of the following is NOT true about James?
A. He spends a lot of money on many luxuries .
B. He had a tutor because he didn’t do well at school.
C. He earns a lot of money.
D. He saves money for his future plans.
Passage 2
Throughout much of the history of human civilization, deep-seated cultural beliefs, allowed
women only limited roles in society. Many people believed that women's natural roles, were as
mothers and wives. These people considered women to be better suited for childbearing and

homemaking rather than for involvement in the public life of business or politics. Widespread
doubt about women's intellectual ability led most societies to deny education, employment and
some of the legal and political rights to women. It was men who controlled most positions of
employment and power in society.
The struggle for women's rights - the rights that establish the same social, economic, and
political status for women as for men - began in the 18th century during a period known as the
Age of Enlightenment. During this period, political philosophers in Europe began to argue that
all individuals, male or female, were born with natural rights that made them free and equal.
These pioneer thinkers advocated that women should not be discriminated on the basis of their
sex. Today, although their status varies in different countries, women in most parts of the world
have gained significant legal rights. Among them, the most important are the right to have
equal work opportunity and pay to men, the right to vote, and the right to gain formal
education. On the whole, a better recognition towards women has been won.
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Notes:
- human civilization: nền văn minh nhan loại
- involvement: sự tham gia
- deep-seated cultural beliefs: những niềm tin ăn sau vao tiềm thức
- Age of Enlightenment: Thời đại khai sang
26. According to the text, what was, the main role traditionally accorded to women?
A. working in education B. building houses
C. taking care of the house and family D. working in factories
27. Before the 18th century, what was the attitude of societies towards women's intellectual
ability?
A. respectful B. supportive C. resentful D. disbelieving
28. According to the text, what is the purpose of the struggle for women's rights?
A. to free women from housework .
B. to establish a friendly relationship between men and women
C. to bring equality between men and women
D. to argue that women have better intellectual ability

29. What do "these pioneer thinkers" at the end of paragraph 2 refer to?
A. 18th century European people B.18th century European political
philosophers
C. 18th century European women D. 18th century European politicians
30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the last paragraph as one of women's legal
rights today?
A. property right B. equal pay right
31.Choose the best title for the passage.
A. Women's Intellectual Ability B. The Age of Enlightenment
C. Women's Rights D. Women's Role in Education
32.The phrase this period means
A. the renovation time B. the history of human civilization
C. the 20th century D. the Age of Enlightenment
33. The right to vote is among the __________ that women have gained today.
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A. the least important rights B. the most important rights
C. rights that establish the same social D. significant legal right
34. What led most societies to deny education and some political rights to women?
A Widespread doubt about women's intellectual ability
B. Women's intellectual ability
C. The struggle for women's rights
D. deep-seated cultural beliefs
35. According to the text, women’s status varies in ___________ countries
A some B. most C.same D. different
among we world to places books she men make took
many know and about city of I much films speak
SECTION 4: QUESTIONS 36 – 45
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box.
English is a very useful language. If we
(36)

_______ English, we can go to any countries
(37)
______ like. We will not find it hard to
(38)
________ people understand what we want to say.
English also helps us
(39)
________ learn all kinds
(40)
______ subjects. Hundreds of
(41)
_______
are written in English in
(42)
_____countries. English has also helped us to spread ideas
(43)
______ knowledge

in all corners of the
(44)
_______. Therefore, the English language helps to
spread better understanding and friendship
(45)
_______ countries of the world.
SECTION 5: QUESTIONS 46 – 55
Read the definitions of the words below. What is the word for each one? Write the word in
the space provided.
A B
56. ___________
57. ___________

58. ___________
59. ___________
60. ___________
61. ___________
62. ___________
63. ___________
64. ___________
65. ___________
a. person who looks after children when parents are out
b. your first language
c. machine for washing dishes
d. tax you pay on your salary
e. paper for writing letters
f. room where you eat meals
g. place where you buy cinema or ticket theatre
h. person who drives buses
i. job of a person who makes travel arrangements for us
j. long line of cars moving slowly
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SECTION 6: QUESTIONS 56 – 60
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it
66. Why don’t we find something more interesting?
Let’s ____________________________________________________?
67.There is no faster way to get to the city center.
This is _______________________________________________________
68. My salary is lower than yours.
Your _____________________________________________________
69. He wrote the letter in two hours.
It took him ___________________________________________________

70. Playing badminton is really interesting.
It is ______________________________________________________
______________________________The end______________________________
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HỌC VIỆN CHÍNH TRỊ - HÀNH CHÍNH KHU VỰC I
HỘI ĐỒNG TUYỂN SINH SAU ĐẠI HỌC

BÀI THI TIẾNG ANH
Trình độ: A2 - Môn thi: Đọc & Viết
Thời gian làm bài: 120’
Ngày thi: …………tháng…………năm 2011
Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………….…….…
Ngày sinh:…………./…………./…………… Nơi sinh:………….…….…………
Số báo danh:……………………………….… Phòng thi số:……….….……….….
Chuyên ngành:…………………………………………………………….….……………
Giám thị 1 ký tên Giám thị 2 ký tên Số phách
__________________________________________________________________________
Điểm bằng số: Điểm bằng chữ: Giám khảo 1 Giám khảo 2 Số phách
§Ò Sè 4
SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1-15
Circle the letter next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (A, B, Cor D)
1. Honey is ……… .
A. sour B. bitter C. salty D. sweet
2. He is………… his driving test today.
A. examining B. taking C. answering D. holding
3. Many of us feel…………… when we go out in the dark
A. frighten. B. frightened C. frightening D. to frighten
4. Could you ………… me ten pounds until next Monday?
A. provide B. borrow C. lend D. let
5. I want to …………… a table at the Savoy Restaurant.

A. maintain B. manage C. reserve D. allow
6. Hotels have developed …………….restaurants.
A. as rapidly as B. as rapid as C. so rapidly that D. as rapid than
7. Her husband died long ago and she brought ………… her children on her own.
A. after B. with C. up D. down
8. …………….do you go swimming? - Twice a week.
A. How B. How often C. How long D. How much
9. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips …………… in London from 1990 to 1995.
A. lived B. live C. have been living D. have lived
10. A: I didn’t know you could play the guitar so well, Toan. Your tune was lovely!
B: ………………
A. Well, I hope so, Phil. .
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B. I think not, Phil.
C. Thank you, Phil. That’s a nice compliment
D. Thank you, Phil. I don’t think so.
11. “Let’s go to the movie now.” – “Oh, ________
a. Good idea b. I don’t c. Why's that? d. I need it
12 Maria: “I’m taking my end- term examination tomorrow.”
Sarah: “______!”
A. Good time B. Good day C. Good chance D. Good luck
13. If it _________, I'll stay at home
A. will rain B. rains C. is raining D. rained
14. You may be surprised the large variety of animals here.
A. on B. for C. with
D. at
15. My mother_________ at present.
A. cooks B. cooked C. was cooking D. is cooking
SECTION 2: QUESTION 16-20
Which notice (A-H) says this (16-20)? Match the notice and the sentence.

16. You can walk on the path but you may not ride a bicycle.
17. If you want to cross the road, you must use the subway.
18. The shop is closed on Sundays.
19. People using the cafe can park here, but nobody else can.
20. You may not go through this door because building work is going on.
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17
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A
Cafe ENTRANCE
Parking for
customers only
B
Lift service starts
at ground floor
today. For
basement please
use the stair
C
Please use
other door while
building work
is in prgress
D
PUBLIC PATH: NO
CYCLING!
E

WATCH REPAIRS
Warning to Customers
All uncollected
items will be sold
after twelve months.
F
Parents:
Complete and return
your child’s form
for next month’s
school trip by Friday
G
Do not cross
here (Use
subway)
H
Shop open: 9.00 ’
5.30 (EXCEPT
SUNDAY)
SECTION 3: QUESTIONS 21 ’ 35
Read the texts and questions below. For each question, circle the letter next to the correct
answer. (A, B, C or D)
Passage 1
WHY AM I LEARNING ENGLISH ?
I am learning English because I am studying law and when I finish my course I would like
to work for a big company, or possibly, I will continue my studies in Britain or the U.S.A. To do
either of these things, it is important to reach a certain level of English. Another reason is that I
want to communicate with foreign people because nowadays countries are becoming closer and
closer. You need to be able to speak a foreign language if you want to travel without any
problems. My sister, who lives in England, says that life is very different there and the weather

is not so good. Later this year I am going to visit England and stay with my sister for two
months. I hope to improve my level of English during that time. I am certainly looking forward
to spending the summer in England. After studying at a college for six weeks I will be going on
holiday with my sister.
21. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the writer’s learning English ?
A. He wants to work for a big company.
B. He wants to reach a certain level of English.
C. He wants to study in Britain or the U.S.A.
D. He wants to communicate with foreign people.
22. Why does the writer want to communicate with foreign people? Because……
A. if you can speak a foreign language, you might not have problems when travelling.
B. nowadays countries are becoming smaller and smaller.
C. nowadays countries are becoming closer.
D. if you can speak a foreign language, you have no problems in life.
23. All of the following are correct EXCEPT.
A. life in England is very different.
B. the weather there is not so good.
C. his sister lives in England.
D. The writer’s sister is going to visit him this year.
24. Which of the following cannot be inferred from the text ?
A. The writer is going to stay in England for two months.
B. He wishes to improve his English during that time.
C. He enjoys the summer in England very much.
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D. He is very excited about going to England.
25. How long does the writer study at a college?
A. for two weeks
B. for six weeks
C. for six months
D. for one month

Passage 2
Antarctica is a snow-covered continent. The average temperature at the South Pole is -51
o
C.
Few plants or animals can live on the land – it is too cold for them. There are a few scientists
from different countries who live and work on special bases in Antarctica. On midsummer’s
day (December 22
nd
) there is daylight for 24 hours and so during this period a few tourist ships
and planes come to see this strange land. But in winter there is no daylight for months. It must
be a terrible place during the winter. The snow is always there – winter and summer – but in
fact, little snow falls in the year (an average of 12 – 20 cm). People say that it can be a
beautiful place. At first, it appears frightening but after a little time, some people fall in love
with it.
26. What is the weather like in Antarctica?
A. hot B. cold C. warm D. cool
27. Why can few plants and animals live in Antarctica?
A. strict weather B. not enough food C. no rain D. no one
28. The word “scientists” in the text means:
A. people who teach students. C. people who write the article.
B. people who do the research. D. people who manage the company.
29. The scientists come from………….
A. different provinces C. different countries
B. areas near there D. Antarctica
30. On midsummer’s day, daylight appears ……….
A. on the day B. in the evening C. all day and night D. at night
31. “No daylight” means …………
A. there is no light on the day C. it is rainy
B. it is so dark D. it is light
32. How many tourist ships and planes come to see this strange land?

A. many B. some C. few D. there is no
33. There is (are) always ………… in winter and summer
A. flowers B. a beautiful place C. little time D. snow
34. How is the snowfall in Antarctica?
A. little B. much C. no snow D. few
35. At first, how do people feel when they come to Antarctica?
A. strange B. beautiful C. frightening D. interested
SECTION 4: QUESTIONS 36 – 45
Read the text below and fill each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box.
were
or
made
world
difficult
from
been
words
these
famous
the
songs
did
means
do
music
over
singers
on
in
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In the 1960s, the Beatles (36)………… the most famous pop group in the (37)……… . Since
then, there have (38)………. a great many groups that have achieved enormous fame. They were
four boys (39)…… the north of England and none of them had any training in (40)…… The
Beatles changed pop music. They were the first group to achieve great success from (41)……
they had written themselves. After (42)……… it became common for groups and (43)………… to
write their own songs. However, the Beatles (44)……… not have a long career. Their first hit
record was in 1963 and they split up (45)……. 1970.
SECTION 5: QUESTIONS 46 ’ 55
Read the definitions of the words below. What is the word for each one? Write the word in
the space provided.
46. A person whose occupation is working in the factory.
47. It is the thing which can do a lot of works like man but not think.
48. A person who exams the patients.
49. A device you put rice or food in it to cook.
50. It is spoken worldwide as an intrenational language
51. The place where you go there to listen to music.
52. It is the thing you sit on everyday.
53. They are used to pick up the food in all meals for Asian people.
54. Lovers usually give each other on the birthday. It has 6 letters.
55. You wear it when it is so rainy.
46. …………
47. …………
48. …………
49. …………
50. …………
51. …………
52. …………
53. …………
54. …………
55. …………

SECTION 6: QUESTIONS 56 ’ 60
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it
56. My salary is high but his is very high.
His salary……………………………………………………………………………….….…….
57. Does your father cycle to work?
Does your father get……………………… ?
58. She has studied French for five years.
She started ………………………………………………………………………………………
59. He collects old coins. He is interested in it.
He is interested …………………………………………………………………………………
60. The last time I saw her was in 1985.
I haven’t………………………………………………………………………………………….
_____________________________The end_____________________________
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HỌC VIỆN CHÍNH TRỊ - HÀNH CHÍNH KHU VỰC I
HỘI ĐỒNG TUYỂN SINH SAU ĐẠI HỌC

BÀI THI TIẾNG ANH
Trình độ: A2 - Môn thi: Đọc & Viết
Thời gian làm bài: 120’
Ngày thi: …………tháng…………năm 2011
Họ và tên thí sinh:……………………………………………………………….…….…
Ngày sinh:…………./…………./…………… Nơi sinh:………….…….…………
Số báo danh:……………………………….… Phòng thi số:……….….……….….
Chuyên ngành:…………………………………………………………….….……………
Giám thị 1 ký tên Giám thị 2 ký tên Số phách
__________________________________________________________________________
Điểm bằng số: Điểm bằng chữ: Giám khảo 1 Giám khảo 2 Số phách
§Ò Sè 5

SECTION 1: QUESTIONS 1-15
Circle the letter next to the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (A, B, Cor D)
1. When ___________ your mother ___________ from school?
A. has / graduated B. did / graduated C. does / graduate D. did / graduate
2. His father is _________________ his uncle.
A. very cleverer than C. much cleverer than
B. more cleverer than D. much more cleverer than
3. __________ tell me _____ time, please?
A. B. a C. some D. the
4. Most children often watch ______ in their free time.
A. sports B. news C. music D. cartoon
5. The film was _________and most people came home before it ended.
A. bore B. bored C. boring D. interesting
6. It is not easy _________ a foreign language.
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