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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1: There’s nothing we can do to help the boys, _________?
A. is there B. isn’t there C. can we D. wasn’t there
Question 2: The more I tried my best to help her, ________ she became.
A. less lazy B. the more lazy C. the lazier D. lazier
Question 3: Each of us must take ______ for our own actions.
A. probability B. ability C. possibility D. responsibility
Question 4: I have lost one of my gloves. I _________it somewhere.
A. should have dropped B. may have dropped
C. had dropped D. must have dropped
Question 5: When Carol _______ last night, I ______ my favorite show on television.
A. was calling / watched B. called / have watched
C. called / was watching D. had called / watched
Question 6: -"Let's have a pizza." -"__________"
A. Not again B. It doesn't matter C. It’s a good idea D. Not really
Question 7: The foundation of all other branches of mathematics is arithmetic,_____science of calculating with
numbers.
A. is the B. the C. which the D. because the
Question 8: Phil: You really have a beautiful dress, Maggie!
Maggie: Thanks Phil. That’s a nice ______.
A. complexion B. comfortable C. compliment D. completion
Question 9: “I hear Tom’s always been a bit of a problem” “Yes, he’s the _______ of the family.”

A. lone wolf B. black sheep C. lame duck D. red bull
Question 10: At first sight I met her. I was impressed with her _______
A. big beautiful round black eyes B. beautiful black big round eyes
C. beautiful big round black eyes D. beautiful round big black eyes
Question 11: The exercise was ___________ for the pupils to do.
A. very difficult B. so difficult that C. too difficult D. such a difficult
Question 12: Would you mind __________ me a hand ?
A. give B. gave C. to give D. giving
Question 13: Our visit to Japan was delayed _______ my wife's illness.
A. because B. because of C. thanks to D. though
Question 14: Never before _______ such a wonderful child.
A. I have seen B. I had seen C. have I seen D. I saw
Question 15: Before Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, many people died ___
A. infected with simple bacteria B. from simple bacterial infections
C. infections were simple bacteria D. infecting of simple bacteria
Question 16: _______ , the results couldn’t be better.
A. No matter what he tried hard B. No matter how hard he tried
C. Although very hard he tried D. Despite how hard he tried
Question 17: _________ I ask Martha for a date and she laughs at me?
A. What should B. What if C. What would D. As if
Question 18: I believe that judges should be independent _________ the government.
A. to B. from C. with D. on
Question 19: He had spent ____ time writing an essay on his childhood.
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A. a few B. a large number of C. a great deal of D. many
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 20: The pupils haven’t done their homework, what is too bad.
A B C D
Question 21: George hasn’t completed the assignment yet, and Maria hasn’t too.

A B C D
Question 22: There are many frequently mentioned reasons why one out of four arrests involve a juvenile.
A B C D
Question 23: The foreign student advisor recommended that she studied more English before
A B
en rolling at the university.
C D
Question 24: Physical therapists help patients relearn how to use their bodies after disease or
A B C
injure.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from others.
Question 25: A. loves B. cooks C. joins D. spends
Question 26: A. weighed B. laughed C. helped D. missed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 27: A. tendency B. difference C. importance D. incidence
Question 28: A. police B. between C. student D. discuss
Question 29: A. experience B. certificate C. enthusiasm D.interviewer
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
THE LATE, LATE FLIGHT TO LONDON
Passengers travelling on a flight from Washington to London were in (30)_____ a very long wait. They had
already been waiting eight uncomfortable hours to take off, only to be told that the flight was (31)_____ even
further. The cabin crew advised passengers to take pillows and blankets from the overhead lockers in
(32)_____ to sleep inside the airport terminal. Many passengers (33)_____ their tempers and fights broke out.
People shouted and (34)_____ information. A number of the staff panicked and called airport security guards.
A (35)_____ lucky passengers were put on alternative flights, (36)_____ about 100 others spent the next day
in the airport. Many people missed connecting flights and would be delayed for several days. First- class

passengers were (37)_____ fortunate. They were put (38)_____ in luxury hotels and provided with food and
drink. Other passengers had to be content with vouchers for a meal, as the airline staff were not able to find
hotels with (39)_____ free rooms to accommodate them. One woman carried a silver horseshoe for luck. As
she said, “I didn’t work this time!”
Question 30: A. for B. at C. on D. with
Question 31: A. late B. retarded C. delayed D. behind
Question 32: A. case B. order C. so D. turn
Question 33: A. mislaid B. lost C. missed D. wasted
Question 34: A. asked B. applied C. demanded D. took
Question 35: A. few B. number C. couple D. little
Question 36: A. even B. despite C. in spite D. although
Question 37: A. still B. many C. much D. more
Question 38: A. up B. off C. out D. about
Question 39: A. much B. enough C. too D. a lot
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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following the questions.
In the world today, particularly in the two most industrialized areas, North America and Europe,
recycling is big news. People are talking about it, practicing it, and discovering new ways to be sensitive to
the environment. Recycling means finding was to use products a second time. The motto of the recycling
movement is "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle".
The first step is to reduce garbage. In stores, a shopper has to buy products in blister packs, boxes
and expensive plastic wrappings. A hamburger from a fast food restaurant comes in lots of packaging:
usually paper, a box, and a bag. All that packaging is wasted resources. People should try to buy things that
are wrapped simply, and to reuse cups and utensils. Another way to reduce waste is to buy high-quality
products. When low quality appliances break, many customers throw them away and buy new ones - a loss
of more resources and more energy. For example, if a customer buys a high-quality appliance that can be
easily repaired, the manufacturer receives an important message. In the same way, if a customer chooses a
product with less packaging, that customer sends an important message to the manufacturers. To reduce
garbage, the throwaway must stop.

The second step is to reuse. It is better to buy juices and soft drinks in returnable bottles. After
customers, empty the bottles, they return them to the store. The manufacturers of the drinks collect the
bottles, wash them, and then fill them again. The energy that is necessary to make new bottles is saved. In
some parts of the world, returning bottles for money is a common practice. In those places, the garbage
dumps have relatively little glass and plastic from throwaway bottles.
The third step is being environmentally sensitive is to recycle. Spent motor oil can be cleaned and
used again. Aluminum cans are expensive to make. It takes the same amount of energy to make one
aluminum can as it does to run a color TV set for three hours. When people collect and recycle aluminum
(for new cans), they help save one of the world's precious resources.
Question 40: What is the main topic of the passage?
A. how to reduce garbage disposal
B. what people often understand about the term 'recycle'
C. what is involved in the recycling movement
D. how to live sensitively to the environment.
Question 41: What does the word 'sensitive' in the phrase 'sensitive to the environment' mean?
A. cautious B. logical C. friendly D. responding
Question 42: People can do the following to reduce waste EXCEPT____.
A. buy high-quality product B. buy simply-wrapped things
C. reuse cups D. buy fewer hamburgers
Question 43: Why is it a waste when customers buy low-quality products?
A. Because people will soon throw them away.
B. Because they have to be repaired many times.
C. Because customers change their ideas all the time.
D. Because they produce less energy.
Question 44: The word 'motto' is closest in meaning to_________
A. meaning B. value C. belief D. reference
Question 45: What best describes the process of reuse?
A. The bottles are collected, washed, returned and filled again.
B. The bottles are filled again after being returned, collected and washed.
C. The bottles are washed, retuned, filled again and collected.

D. The bottles are collected, returned filled again and washed.
Question 46: The garbage dumps in some areas have relatively little glass and plastic because_____.
A. people are ordered to return bottles. B. returned bottles are few.
C. not many bottles are made of glass or plastic. D. each returned bottles is paid.
Question 47: The word 'practice' is closest in meaning to_________
` A. drill B. deed C. exercise D. belief
Question 48: What are the two things mentioned as examples of recycling?
A. Aluminum cans and plastic wrappings. B. Hamburger wrappings and spent motor oil.
C. Aluminum cans and spent motor oil. D. TV sets and aluminum cans.
Question 49: The energy used to make a can is________ the energy used to run a color TV set for 3 hours.
A. as much as B. less than C. not worth being compared to D. more than
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following the questions.
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You can usually tell when your friends are happy or angry by the looks on their faces or by their actions.
This is useful because reading their emotional expressions helps you to know how to respond to them.
Emotions have evolved to help us respond to important situations and to convey our intentions to others. But
does raising the eyebrows and rounding the mouth say the same thing in Minneapolis as it does in
Madagascar? Much research on emotional expressions has centered on such questions.
According to Paul Ekman, the leading researcher in this area, people speak and understand substantially
the same “facial language”. Studies by Ekman’s group have demonstrated that humans share a set of
universal emotional expressions that testify to the common biological heritage of the human species. Smiles,
for example, signal happiness and frowns indicate sadness on the faces of people in such far- flung places as
Argentina, Japan, Spain, Hungary, Poland , Sumatra ,the United States, Vietnam, the jungles of New
Guinea , and the Eskimo villages north of Artic Circle. Ekman and his colleagues claim that people
everywhere can recognize at least seven basic emotions: sadness, fear, anger, disgust, contempt, happiness,
and surprise. There are, however, huge differences across cultures in both the context and intensity of
emotional displays – the so called display rules. In many Asian cultures, for example, children are taught to
control emotional responses – especially negative ones- while many American children are encouraged to
express their feelings more openly. Regardless of culture, however, emotions usually show themselves, to

some degree , in people’s behavior. From their first days of life, babies produce facial expressions that
communicate their feelings.
The ability to read facial expressions develops early, too. Very young children pay close attention to facial
expressions, and by age five, they nearly equal adults in their skill at reading emotions on people’s faces.
This evidence all points to a biological underpinning for our abilities to express and interpret a basic set of
human emotions. Moreover, as Charles Darwin pointed out over a century ago, some emotional expressions
seem to appear across species boundaries. Cross - cultural psychologists tell us that certain emotional
responses carry different meanings in different cultures. For example, what emotion do you suppose might
be conveyed by sticking out your tongue? For Americans, this might indicate disgust, while in China it can
signify surprise. Likewise, a grin on an American face may indicate joy, while on a Japanese face it may just
as easily mean embarrassment. Clearly, culture influences emotional expressions.
Question 50: According to the passage, we respond to others by _________.
A. observing their looks B. watching their actions
C. observing their emotional expressions D. looking at their faces
Question 51: Many studies on emotional expressions try to answer the question whether ______.
A. different cultures have similar emotional expressions.
B. eyebrow raising means the same in Minneapolis and Madagascar.
C. raising the eyebrows has similar meaning to rounding the mouth.
D. rounding the mouth has the same meaning in Minneapolis and Madagascar.
Question 52: The word “ evolved” in line 3 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. reduced B. increased C. simplified D. developed
Question 53: Paul Ekman is mentioned in the passage as an example of ____________.
A. lacked many main ingredients
B. researchers on universal language
C.researchers who can speak and understand many languages
D.investigators on universal emotional expressions
Question 54: Smiles and frowns __________.
A. are universal expressions across cultures
B. do not convey the same emotions in various cultures
C. are not popular everywhere

D. have different meanings in different cultures
Question 55: The biggest difference lies in __________.
A. how long negative emotions are displayed B. how intensive emotions are expressed
C. how emotional responses are controlled D. how often positive emotions are shown
Question 56: Unlike American children, Asian children are encouraged to _______.
A. control their emotions B. display their emotions openly
C. conceal their positive emotions D. change their behaviour
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Question 57: Young children _______.
A. spend a long time learning to read others’ emotions
B. are sensitive towards others’ emotions
C. make amazing progress in controlling their emotions
D. take time to control their facial expressions
Question 58: The phrase “ this evidence” in line 24 refers to _________.
A. the fact that children are good at recognizing others’ emotions
B. human facial expressions
C. a biological underpinning for humans to express emotions
D. the fact that children can control their feelings
Question 59: The best title for the passage is ________________.
A. cultural universals in emotional expressions
B. ways to control emotional expressions
C. review of research on emotional expressions
D. Human habit of displaying emotions
Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the word (s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 60: Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the
ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. restricted B. as well as C. unless D. instead of
Question 61: In English, the subject precedes the verb.
A. comes first B. comes before C. be in front D. comes after

Question 62: Please, Uncle Jack, give me a piggyback!
A. a ride on someone back or shoulder B. a small bag
C. people who arrived to settle in Bangkok 2000 D. a black big
Question 63: To prepare for a job interview, you should jot down your qualifications, work experience as well as
some important information about yourself.
A. what you have experienced B. your bio data and special qualities
C. your own qualities in real life D. what you have earned through study
Question 64: The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.
A. speed B. expect more C. do better D. treat better
WRITING
Part 1.Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the sameas the sentence printed
before it.
Question 65: I last saw Bob when I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
gI haven’t
Question 66: If I won a big prize in a lottery, I’d give up my job.
gWere I
Question 67: Working so much will make you tired.
gIt is
Question 68: “I haven’t finished the assignment yet. I’m really sorry”.
gThe boy apologized
Question 69: Even though the team played well, they lost
g Despite …………………………………………………………………………………
Part2. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about a famous person that you admire most.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
THE END
Key for writing:
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65. I haven’t seen Bob since I was in Ho Chi Minh City.
66. Were I to win the lottery, I’d give up my job.
67. It is working so much that will make you tired.
68. The boy apologized for not finishing the assignment
69. Despite of the fact that the team played well, they lost / Despite the team ‘s good performance, they
lost
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. laugh B. naughty C. slaughter D. taught
Question 2: A. performed B. delivered C. interviewed D. finished
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. appropriate B. intimacy C. miraculous D. solidify
Question 4: A. preferential B. calculation C. conventional D. apprehension
Question 5: A. property B. understand C. nitrogen D. surgery
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 6: My friend Mary is a blabbermouth! She can’t resist …………… everyone what she heard from
me.
A. tell B. to tell C. telling D. being told
Question 7: In the kitchen there is a ……………. table.
A. round large wooden beautiful B. large beautiful wooden round
C. wooden round large beautiful D. beautiful large round wooden
ADJECTIVE ORDER
Một số quy tắc cần nhớ:
1. Mạo từ hoặc tính từ sở hữu hoặc tính từ bất định (SOME, ANY, SEVERAL,
MUCH, MANY) luôn đi đầu
2. Số thứ tự luôn đi trước số đếm
Ví dụ: - The first three
* Theo sau những từ trong quy tắc 1 và 2 trên, ta có thứ tự các tính từ còn lại như sau:

Ý KIẾN -> KÍCH THƯỚC -> ĐỘ TUỔI -> HÌNH DẠNG ->
-> MÀU SẮC -> NGUỒN GỐC -> CHẤT LIỆU -> MỤC ĐÍCH
* Lưu ý:
- Ý KIẾN: từ miêu tả tính chất có tính chủ quan, theo ý kiến của người nói: ugly, beautiful, handsome
- KÍCH THƯỚC: từ miêu tả độ to, nhỏ của đối tượng: small, big, huge
- ĐỘ TUỔI: từ miêu tả tinh chất liên quan đến độ tuổi của đối tượng: young, old, new
- HÌNH DẠNG: từ miêu tả hình dạng của đối tượng: round, square, flat, rectangular
- MÀU SẮC: từ chỉ màu: white, blue, red, yellow, black
- NGUỒN GỐC: từ chỉ nơi xuất thân của đối tượng, có thể liên quan đến một quốc gia,
châu lục hoặc hành tinh hoặc phương hướng: French, Vietnamese, lunar, Eastern, American, Greek
- CHẤT LIỆU: từ chỉ chất liệu mà đối tượng được làm ra: wooden, paper, metal, cotton
- MỤC ĐÍCH: từ chỉ mục đích sử dụng của đối tượng: sleeping (sleeping bag), roasting (roasting tin)
Question 8: I wish you wouldn’t call him …………… that insulting name.
A. by B. with C. in D. under
Question 9: “How was your dentist appointment?” -“Painless. I …………… worried.”
A. mustn’t have B. couldn’t have C. needn’t have D. wouldn’t have
* needn’t have + past participle => somebody did something, but it was not necessary => it was a waste of
time
Question 10: Those smart phones are selling like …………… If you want one, you’d better buy one now
before they’re all gone.
A. hot cakes B. fresh bread C. wild oats D. shooting stars
* to sell like wildfire; to sell like hot cakes bán chạy như tôm tươi
* to sow one's wild oats: chơi bời tác tráng (lúc còn trẻ)
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* fresh (adj): newly made, produced “fresh bread” * a shooting star: sao băng
Question 11: By 1890, there were over 60 steamboats on the Mississippi River, ……………. were quite
luxurious.
A. many of them B. many of which C. which many D. many of whom
Question 12: ……………, we tried our best to complete it.
A. Despite the homework was difficult B. Thanks to difficult homework

C. As though the homework was difficult D. Difficult as the homework was
Question 13: The doctor recommended ……………
A. that my father eat more fish and not drink wine
B. my father that eating more fish and no drinking wine
C. that my father eats more fish and not drink wine
D. that my father eat more fish and doesn’t drink wine
PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE – THỨC HIỆN TẠI GIẢ ĐỊNH
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1- FORM: Subject (all) + V
without To
/ SHOULD + V
infinitive
2- STRUCTURE:
2.A) S + demand (đòi hỏi) / insist (nhất quyết)
request; ask (yêu cầu) / advise (khuyên) + THAT + S’ + Present Subjunctive
suggest; propose (đề nghị) / recommend (giới thiệu, tiến cử)
2.B) It is + important / vital (quan trọng)
necessary / essential (cần thiết. thiết yếu) + THAT + S’ + Present Subjunctive
imperative (cấp bách) / desirable (ao ước)
Question 14: "What happened to Jean' new car?" - "No sooner ……… it than someone ran into her." A.
she had bought B. she bought C. did she bought D. had she bought
Question 15: - Thanh: “Lan’s the best singer in our school.” - Nadia: “………… ”
A. Yes, you tell me about it! B. I can’t agree with you more!
C. That’s OK! D. Yes, please.
Question 16: My brother tried to learn Japanese at a night school, ……… he gave up two months later.
A. therefore B. when C. but D. because
Question 17: - Cashier: “All right. Keep your receipt. If something comes up, you can show it to us and you
can get a refund.” - John: “……………”
A. OK, I won’t use it. B. Thank you. I’ll keep it for you.
C. You’re welcome. See you. D. Thanks. I’ll put it in a safe place.

Question 18: His flat looks so …………… that it is difficult to believe he just had a party last night.
A. spick and span B. by and large C. safe and sound D. sick and tired
* spick and span (adj): completely neat and clean {mới toanh; bảnh bao};
* by and large (adv): usually; as a rule; "by and large it doesn't rain much here" synonym: generally ,
more often than not , mostly {nhìn chung, nói chung, rút cục };
* safe and sound (adj) : free from danger or injury; "the children were found safe and sound"
synonym: unhurt {bình an vô sự}; * sick [and tired] of = fed up with, bored with
Question 19: Before I send this article to the editor, I’d be grateful if you could …… …… it for me.
A. break through B. go through C. look up D. take over
* go through (phrasal verb): apply thoroughly; think through; "We worked through an example"
synonym: work through , run through {thảo luận chi tiết; kiểm tra kỹ lưỡng, xem xét tỉ mỉ }
Question 20: John has a monthly bank …………… sent to him so that he knows how much there is in his
account.
A. balance B. cheque C. statement D. overdraft
* balance (n) {bản đối chiếu thu chi}; cheque (n) {ngân phiếu}; statement (n) {bản kê in sẵn (ghi rõ số
tiền trong tài khoản của khách hang trong kỳ hạn nhất định)}; overdraft (n) {số tiền chi trội (trong tài
khoản ngân hang)}
Question 21: Sports competition are held to ………… cooperation and solidarity among countries.
A. grow B. upgrade C. spring up D. promote
Question 22: We couldn’t stay long, so we only wished Michael many happy …………… of his birthday
and hurried to the airport.
A. regards B. moments C. returns D. days
* many happy returns of the day {chúc khỏe mạnh sống lâu (nhân ngày sinh nhật)}
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Question 23: Politicians …………… blame the media for the fact that they don’t win the election.
A. variable B. invariably C. variously D. variety
Question 24: It is not a great achievement to us if you make money by ………… of an illegal business.
A. means B. works C. process D. sorts
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) SIMILAR in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 25: Following the fiasco at the nuclear plant, the public protested against its reopening.
A. complete failure B. destructive fire C. partial breakdown D. boycott
Question 26: Mother and her daughter-in-law have been on amazingly amicable terms for years.
A. equal B. hostile C. happy D. friendly
Question 27: He drove so fast that I really felt my life was in danger.
A. at the target B. in accident C. at stake D. in comfort
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 28: The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
A. associate B. separate C. cooperate D. assemble
Question 29: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual
meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. measurement D. encouragement
Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 30: Laser discs provide images of better quality than that of either television signals or video
tapes. A B C D
Question 31: Even though they are among the smallest carnivores, weasels will attack animals that are
A B C
double their size.
D (twice)
Question 32: Allowing children to help plan and prepare family meals provide enjoyable learning
A B (provides)
experiences that later encourage them to eat the foods they have prepared.
C D
Question 33: All of NASA’s man spacecraft projects are headquartered at the Space Center in Houston.
A B (manned) C D
Question 34: The WWF workers have devoted all their lives to protect all animals. (protecting)
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
The elementary means of communicating with other people is (35) ……… messages by voice. This
fact is widely (36) ……… and we recognize the voice as a feature characterizing the identity of a person.
The array of voices is immeasurable as no two are exactly similar. They can be nasal, resonant or shrill
produced in (37) ……… with the individual physical (38) ……… of the throat.
One possible implementation of the art of voice recognition is voice profiling used by police analysts
as a method of (39) ……… court evidence in trials. Every year thousands of audiotapes with recorded
interviews or casual utterances are (40) ……… to the purpose to help identity the probable culprit.
Specialists dealing with the voice investigation claim that people can (41) ……… themselves away by their
accents, infections or other voice attributes like pitch, intensity and loudness. A recorded sample is usually
(42) ……… into electric impulses and later transformed into a pictorial recording which is processed by a
computer program. Very frequently voice analysts have a stab at deciphering the relevant information which
may be mingled with background noise or other interfering sounds until they (43) ……… the desired results.
Thankfully, these efforts help the police detect individuals who threaten their victim by phone or
inform about bomb planting or those who make offensive calls (44) ……… the peace of decent citizens.
Question 35: A. commuting B. discharging C. informing D. conveying
Question 36: A. reassured B. acknowledged C. declared D. reckoned
Question 37: A. consent B. accordance C. dependence D. support
Question 38: A. tendencies B. credentials C. assets D. properties
Question 39: A. substantiating B. facilitating C. pledging D. withstanding
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Question 40: A. used B. put C. employed D. set
Question 41: A. give B. turn C. prove D. tell
Question 42: A. reformed B. exchanged C. adjusted D. converted
Question 43: A. attain B. manouevre C. elaborate D. succeed
Question 44: A. distracting B. dismantling C. dispersing D. disturbing
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the question s from 45 to 54.
The ruined temples of Angkor
The ruined temples of Angkor are perhaps one of the most impressive Seven Wonders of the World.

Located in modern day Cambodia near Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Asia, Angkor was the
seat of power for the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the most impressive ones in the world, rivaling the
pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Why this mighty civilization died out is a question that archeologists are now
only beginning to ponder. The answer, it turns out, may be linked with the availability of fresh water.
One possible explanation for the downfall of the Khmer Empire has to do with the inhabitants’
irrigation system. The temple and palaces of Angkor were constructed around a series of artificial reservoirs
and canals which were annually flooded to capacity by the Mekong River. Once filled, they were used to
irrigate the surrounding rice patties and farmland during the course of the year. Farmers were completely
dependent upon the water for their crucial rice crop. Without consistent irrigation, the farmers would have
been unable to maintain functional crop production.
Scientists speculate that toward the end of the Khmer Empire the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs
and canals broke down. The construction of hundreds of sandstone temples and palaces required an
enormous amount of physical labor. In addition, as the capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor contained
upwards of one hundred thousand people who resided in and around Angkor. In order to feed so many
people, the local farmers were driven to grow food quicker amd more efficiently. After centuries of continual
use, the irrigation system was pushed beyond its capacity. Soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and the loss of
water led to decrease in the food supply. With less food available, the people of Angkor slowly began to
migrate to other parts of Cambodia thus leaving the marvellous city of Angkor to be swallowed by the
jungle. Therefore, it is speculated that the Khmer Empire may have fallen victim to its own decrepit
infrastructures.
Question 45: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Modern day agricultural procedures in Cambodia.
B. A possible explanation for the, decline of a civilization.
C. The essential role water plays in farming.
D. Religious temples of the ancient Khmer Empire.
Question 46: The passage preceding the passage most likely discusses ………….
A. architecture of ancient Asian civilization
B. religious practices of the people of Angkor
C. the form of government practiced by the Khmer Empire
D. the other six wonders of the world

Question 47: According to the passage, Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia ………….
A. is an enormous fresh body of water in Asia
B was unable to supply enough fish for the people of Angkor
C. became polluted due to a population explosion
D. is one of the Seven Wonders of the World
Question 48: Why does the author mention the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs?
A. They supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean.
B. They became non-functional due to overuse.
C. They were destroyed by nearby warrior tribes.
D. They helped transport the sandstones for constructing temples.
Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that the inhabitants of the Khmer Empire ………….
A. were intentionally starved by the farmers
B. lost their food source due to excess rainfall
C. supplemented their diets with 'meat hunted in the nearby jungles
D. depended upon rice as their main source of food
Question 50: All the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT ……
A. erosion of soil B. contamination of soil
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C. reduction of nutrients D. loss of water supply
Question 51: The word “seat” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ……
A. battle B. summit C. location D. chief
Question 52: The word “artificial” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ………
A. man-made B. numerous C. natural D. insincere
Question 53: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ………
A. reservoirs and canals B. temples and palaces
C. rice paddles D. farmland
Question 54: The word “decrepit” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ………
A. incomplete B. deteriorated C. beneficial D. disorganized
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the question s from 55 to 64.

All mammals feed their young. Beluga whale mothers, for example, nurse their calves for some
twenty months, until they are about to give birth again and their young are able to find their own food. The
behavior of feeding of the young is built into the reproductive system. It is a non-elective part of parental
care and the defining feature of a mammal, the most important thing that mammals whether marsupials,
platypuses, spiny anteaters, or placental mammals have in common.
But not all animal parents, even those that tend their offspring to the point of hatching or birth, feed
their young. Most egg-guarding fish do not, for the simple reason that their young are so much smaller than
the parents and eat food that is also much smaller than the food eaten by adults. In reptiles, the crocodile
mother protects her young after they have hatched and takes them down to the water, where they will find
food, but she does not actually feed them. Few insects feed their young after hatching, but some make other
arrangement, provisioning their cells and nests with caterpillars and spiders that they have paralyzed with
their venom and stored in a state of suspended animation so that their larvae might have a supply of fresh
food when they hatch.
For animals other than mammals, then, feeding is not intrinsic to parental care. Animals add it to
their reproductive strategies to give them an edge in their lifelong quest for descendants. The most
vulnerable moment in any animal's life is when it first finds itself completely on its own, when it must forage
and fend for itself. Feeding postpones that moment until a young animal has grown to such a size that it is
better able to cope. Young that are fed by their parents become nutritionally independent at a much greater
fraction of their full adult size. And in the meantime those young are shielded against the vagaries of
fluctuating of difficult-to-find supplies. Once a species does take the step of feeding its young, the young
become totally dependent on the extra effort. If both parents are removed, the young generally do not
survive.
Question 55: What does the passage mainly discuss?
(A) The care that various animals give to their offspring.
(B) The difficulties young animals face in obtaining food.
(C) The methods that mammals use to nurse their young.
(D) The importance among young mammals of becoming independent.
Question 56: The author lists various animals in line 5 to ………………
(A) contrast the feeding habits of different types of mammals
(B) describe the process by which mammals came to be defined

(C) emphasize the point that every type of mammal feeds its own young
(D) explain why a particular feature of mammals is non-elective
Question 57: The word "tend" in line 7 is closest in meaning to ………………
(A) sit on (B) move (C) notice (D) care for
Question 58: What can be inferred from the passage about the practice of animal parents feeding their
young?
(A) It is unknown among fish. (B) It is unrelated to the size of the young.
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(C) It is dangerous for the parents. (D) It is most common among mammals.
Question 59: The word "provisioning" in line 13 is closest in meaning to ………………
(A) supplying (B) preparing (C) building (D) expanding
Question 60: According to the passage, how do some insects make sure their young have food?
(A) By storing food near their young.
(B) By locating their nests or cells near spiders and caterpillars.
(C) By searching for food some distance from their nest.
(D) By gathering food from a nearby water source.
Question 61: The word "edge" in line 17 is closest in meaning to ………………
(A) opportunity (B) advantage (C) purpose (D) rest
Question 62: The word "it" in line 20 refers to ………………
(A) feeding (B) moment (C) young animal (D) size
Question 63: According to the passage, animal young are most defenseless when ………………
(A) their parents are away searching for food
(B) their parents have many young to feed
(C) they are only a few days old
(D) they first become independent
Question 64: The word "shielded" in line 22 is closest in meaning to ………………
(A) raised (B) protected (C) hatched (D) valued
WRITING
Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it.

Question 65: Helen didn’t have enough money for that camera.
 If Helen had had enough money, she would (could) have bought that camera.
Question 66: I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
 This is the first time I have (ever) eaten this kind of food.
Question 67: The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognise him.
 The film star avoided being recognised by wearing dark classes.
Question 68: I have tried hard but I cannot earn enough money.
 Hard as I have tried, I cannot earn enough money.
Question 69: “Remember to leave the window open when you are using the gas stove” my mother said to
me.
 My mother reminded me of leaving the window open when I was using the gas stove.
Part II. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “All children should learn at least one
foreign language at school”? Write a paragraph (about 120 to 150 words) to express your personal point
of view.
A student’s sample writing:
Nowadays, our world always changes and integrates to develop. Besides that, the difference about languages is becoming
an important problem for communication between people in others countries. So learning a foreign language at school is very
important especially for children who will decide the world's future. Firstly, teaching at least one foreign language for kids is
probably a good idea. Children are like adult persons with all curiousness about life. Children learning foreign languages at school
will have basic knowledge about culture and feature of foreign countries. It is great conditions for them to widen not only their
sight but also their soul. For example, a Vietnamese child who learns English will be aware more information of Christmas and
New Year in the world by herself (or himself). She (or he) can sing traditional songs of English about this special holiday and
understand about foreign music. Secondly, foreign languages for children would surely be a good thing because it helps kids to
communicate with foreign friends. That would be a fantastic chance for children to make friend as much as possible.
Communication is an important skill for everyone in modern life, so it is so good for kids when they have many lovely
relationships as soon as they are so naive. For example, children can have a foreign pen pal and maybe sometimes it becomes a
special relationship in their life. In conclusion, foreign languages have many advantages to children. Basic knowledge and
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communication skill are just a part of foreign language' advantages. However, it show that teaching foreign languages at school for
children like gives them confidence in modern era.

TRƯỜNG THPT YEN LAP
ĐỀ THI THỬ TN 2015
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút; (69 câu)
Mã đề thi 169
(Thí sinh không được sử dụng tài liệu)
Họ, tên thí sinh: SBD:
Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in the standard English, from 1 to 5
Câu 1: Before television became popular, people used to entertain each other in the evening
A B C
by playing games, and saying stories.
D
Câu 2: Since when did you work for that construction company?
A B C D
Câu 3: Jane’s apartment is very different Bob’s even though they are in the same building.
A B C D
Câu 4: The price of gold depends on several factor, including supply and demand in relation to
A B C D
the value of the dollar.
Câu 5: The government raises money to operate by tax cigarettes, liquor, gasoline, tires, and
A B C
telephone calls.
D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOZEST in the meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions, from 6 to 10
Câu 6: He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime.
A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange
Câu 7: Married couples can get a divorce if they find they are not compatible.
A. able to budget the money B. capable of having children
C. capable of living harmoniously D. able to share an apartment or a house

Câu 8: When I was crossing the street, I caught sight of an old friend of mine in a restaurant.
A. waved B. saw C. looked D. watched
Câu 9: Although we argued with him for a long time, he stood his ground.
A. changed his decision B. refused to change his decision
C. felt sorry for us D. wanted to continue
Câu 10: Be careful! The tree is going to fall.
A. Look out B. Look up C. Look on D. Look after
Choose a word having the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest, (from 11 to 12)
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Câu 11: A. liked B. needed C. picked D. jumped
Câu 12: A. police B. protect C. alone D. today
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions, from 13
to 35
Câu 13: A stranger: "How far is the post office?" _______.”
Jane: “_____________________”
A. It's quite slow, I think B. It is being constructed
C. It's quite old D. You'd better call a taxi
Câu 14: Peter: "The test result will be released at 9 am tomorrow!"
David: "Will it? _______”
A. Can I wait for it? B. I can't wait! C. Yes, please. D. Could it wait?
Câu 15: Only by working hard _______ your goal.
A. you can achieve B. will help you achieve
C. can you achieve D. you will achieve
Câu 16: I _______ it hard to trust the people who have lied to me.
A. feel B. seem C. make D. find
Câu 17: Human carelessness has been _______ damaging marine life.
A. accused of B. prevented C. said to D. warned against
Câu 18: Mary didn't talk _______ she reached the age of 4.
A. for B. until C. since D. once
Câu 19: You don't have to hurry. We still have _______ time

A. plenty of B. lot C. little D. a wide range of
Câu 20: You should unplug the washing machine before removing its contents; _______ it may hurt your
gingers.
A. otherwise B. but C. although D. so
Câu 21: It is critical that the researcher _______ everything clearly to the participants before asking them
to complete the questionnaire.
A. must explain B. explains C. explain D. is explained
Câu 22: It is not polite _______ a party without thanking the host.
A. leave B. leaving C. to leave D. a leave
Câu 23: _______ every candidate has their own strong points.
A. Much B. Many C. Most D. Almost
Câu 24: _______ has Bob left without saying goodbye to everybody in the house.
A. Never B. Only is C. Often D. Just
Câu 25: He was very disappointed _______ his application for the job was turned down.
A. how B. when C. before D. while
Câu 26: When the manager announced the competition, _____ of the staff decided to enter it.
A. two thirds B. two three C. second three D. seconds third
Câu 27: You'd better not leave home _______ a raincoat. It is going to rain.
A. not with B. for C. with D. without
Câu 28: Once you know _____ a computer, you will be able to work as a secretary.
A. to use B. the use of C. use D. how to use
Câu 29: He wasn't noticed by _________ as he crept off the boat.
A. no one B. none C. anyone D. someone
Câu 30: If you need any _______. do let me know.
A. assistant B. assist C. assistance D. assisting
Câu 31: What my grandfather said
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years ago about my future career _______ be true.
A. turned down to B. turning in to C. turned out to D. turned up
Câu 32: My two brothers have each got two sons, so I've got four _________ altogether.

A. nieces B. cousins C. nephews D. relatives
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Câu 33: In many families the important decisions are _________ by women.
A. done B. arrived C. made D. given
Câu 34: We shouldn't give the children everything they ask for: they will become completely _______
A. wounded B. damaged C. destroyed D. spoilt
Câu 35: We _________ lots of photos when we went to Singapore last year.
A. made B. took C. did D. caught
Choose A,B,C,or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main
stress in each of the following questions, (from 36 to 38)
Câu 36: A. contain B. curtain C. enclose D. remember
Câu 37: A. disappear B. education C. attachment D. engineer
Câu 38: A. consume B. reflect C. local D. between
Read the following passage and then choose the best answer to the question by circling the
corresponding letter A, B, C or D, from 39 to 48.
The goal of Internet-based encyclopedia Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org) is to give everyone on the
planet free access to information. Like other encyclopedias, Wikipedia contains lots of information: more
than 2.5 million articles in 200 different languages covering just about every subject. Unlike other
encyclopedias, however, Wikipedia is not written by experts, but by ordinary people. These writers are not
paid and their names are not published. They contribute to Wikipedia simply because they want to share
their knowledge.
Encyclopedias began in ancient times as collections of writings about all aspects of human knowledge.
The word itself comes from ancient Greek, and means "a complete general education." Real popularity for
encyclopedias came in the nineteenth century in Europe and the United States, with the publication of
encyclopedias written for ordinary readers. With the invention of the CD-ROM, the same amount of
information could be put on a few computer discs. Then with the Internet, it became possible to create an
online encyclopedia that could be constantly updated, like Microsoft's Encarta. However, even Internet-
based encyclopedias like Encarta were written by paid experts. At first, Wikipedia, the brainchild of Jimmy
Wales, a businessman in Chicago, was not so different from these. In 2001, he had the idea for an Internet-
based encyclopedia that would provide information quickly and easily to everyone. Furthermore, that

information would be available free, unlike other Internet encyclopedias at the time.
But Wales, like everyone else, believed that people with special knowledge were needed to write the
articles, and so he began by hiring experts. He soon changed his approach, however, as it took them a long
time to finish their work. He decided to open up the encyclopedia in a radical new way, so that everyone
would have access not only to the information, but also to the process of putting this information online. To
do this, he used what is known as "Wiki" software (from the Hawaiian word for "fast"), which allows users
to create or alter content on a web page. The system is very simple: When you open the web site, you can
simply search for information or you can log on to become a writer or editor of articles. If you find an article
that interests you-about your hometown, for example-you can correct it or expand
it.
This process goes on
until no one is interested in making any more changes.
Câu 39: Wikipedia is a(n) _______.
A. article B. dictionary C. book D. journal
Câu 40: Wikipedia is written by _______.
A. world experts B. millionaires C. paid writers D. normal people
Câu 41: The phrase "these writers" in line six of the first paragraph refers to _______.
A. ordinary readers B. ordinary people
C. encyclopedia experts D. every subject
Câu 42: The phrase "the word" in line two of the second paragraph refers to _______.
A. encyclopedia B. collection C. writing D. knowledge
Câu 43: Microsoft's Encarta is cited in the passage as an example of _______.
A. CD-ROM dictionary B. unupdateable online encyclopedia
C. printed encyclopedia D. online encyclopedia
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Câu 44: The word "brainchild" in line 9 of the second paragraph of the passage can be best replaced by
_______.
A. born B. father C. product D. child
Câu 45: The word "approach" in line three of the third paragraph of the passage means _______.
A. method B. writing C. idea D. time

Câu 46: The user of Wikipedia can do all of the following EXCEPT _______.
A. determinate the website B. edit information
C. modify information D. have access to information
Câu 47: We can say that Jimmy Wales _______ .
A. made a great profit from Wikipedia
B. is the father of Wikipedia
C. became very famous after the formation of Wikipedia
D. decides who can use Wikipedia
Câu 48: Wiki software enables _______.
A. a purchase of information B. editing
C. exchanging articles D. limited access
Choose the right word or phrase marked (A, B, C, D) that best fits the blanks in the following passage,
from 49 to 58.
Symbols
Reality for human beings is not action or feeling but meaning. Humans are symbolic creatures; a symbol
is anything (49) _______ carries a particular meaning recognized by the people who share culture. A whistle,
a wall of graffiti, a flashing red light, a fist raised in the air - all serve (50) _______ symbols. We see the
human capacity to create and manipulate symbols in the various ways a simple wink of the eye can convey
interest, (51) _______, or insult.
We are so dependent on our culture's symbols that we (52) _______ them for granted. Often,
however, we gain a heightened sense of the importance of a symbol when someone uses it in an (53)
_______ way, say when a person in a political demonstration bums a U.S. flag. Entering an unfamiliar
culture also reminds us of the power of symbols; culture shock is nothing more than the inability to "read"
meaning in one's surroundings. We feel lost, unsure of (54) _______, and sometimes frightened - a
consequence of slipping outside the symbolic web of culture.
Culture shock is both what travelers experience (55) _______ what they inflict on others by acting in
ways that may offend them. For example, because North Americans (56) _______ dogs to be beloved
household pets, travelers to the People's Republic of China might well be appalled to discover people
roasting dogs as a wintertime meal. (57) _______, a North American who orders a hamburger in India
causes offense to Hindus, who hold cows to be sacred and thus unfit for human (58) _______.

Câu 49: A. where B. that C. as D. when
Câu 50: A. to B. for C. in order to D. as
Câu 51: A. understanding B. know C. to understand D. understand
Câu 52: A. have B. know C. take D. possess
Câu 53: A. conservative B. traditional C. conventional D. unusual
Câu 54: A. to act B. how to act C. action D. acting
Câu 55: A. but B. and C. neither D. or
Câu 56: A. consider B. make C. let D. use
Câu 57: A. On the other hand B. However C. Therefore D. At the same time
Câu 58: A. flesh B. eat C. experience D. consumption
Read the following passage and then choose the best answer to the question by circling the
corresponding letter A, B, C or D, from 59 to 68
No one can calculate the quantity of solid waste that has been dumped in the world's oceans, but the
total certainly exceeds many millions of tons. For example, from 1880 to 1895, 75 percent of the solid waste
from New York City was dumped untreated into the Atlantic Ocean. Although it is now prohibited by law,
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the dumping of solid waste, including wastewater sludge, industrial waste, and high-level radioactive waste
were common in the United States until 1970. Cruise ships and huge floating fishing factories still regularly
dispose of their solid waste products directly into the ocean.
The earth naturally recycles water and refreshes the land in what is called the hydrological cycle. The
hydrological cycle not only renews the supply of water, but cleans it as well. The process begins as heat
from the sun causes sea water, 97 percent of the earth's total water reserve, to evaporate and form clouds.
Because water evaporates at lower temperatures than most pollutants, the water vapor that rises from the
seas is relatively pure and free of the contaminants, which are left behind. Next, water returns to earth as
rain, which drains into streams and rivers and rushes toward the sea.
Chemicals, petroleum products, and other dangerous substances such as radioactive materials remain in
the ocean, polluting it permanently. The polluted ocean water kills fish or makes them dangerous to eat,
posing health problems for those who consume them. It kills the tiny sea creatures that are the source of food
for larger fish, sharks, and whales. It also spoils a source of great beauty and pleasure when some solid waste
is thrown onto beaches during storms. Discharged petroleum products are frequently found on beaches and

they not only ruin the beach, the petroleum residue kills hundreds of shore birds.
Nonpoint pollutants are dumped into lakes, rivers, and streams that may be far away from any ocean.
However, these pollutants flow, eventually, into the oceans. They can come from a variety of sources, from
road salt to agricultural pesticides. One source of nonpoint pollution is runoff from farming, including
fertilizers, manure, and pesticides. Another source is industrial runoff, including heavy metals, phosphorous,
and many other chemicals. Urban runoff (oils, salts, various chemicals) and atmospheric fallout of airborne
pollution are other sources of nonpoint pollutants that reach the oceans. This includes water and waste from
sinks, toilets, washing machines, and bathtubs. The problem with this type of waste is that it provides
massive amounts of nutrients for water plants, such as algae, so that they grow rapidly. This sudden growth
causes concentrations or algae blooms, which use up the oxygen in the water. As the oxygen levels of the
water decline, many organisms suffer and die, and the ocean ecosystem is radically altered. This can be
prevented by the installation of waste treatment plants that prevent waste from entering the sea, but such
facilities do not exist in many poorer countries.
Câu 59: What can be inferred about the waste dumped in the world’s oceans?
A. It is primarily industrial waste. B. It is billions of tons
C. It's mainly household waste. D. Much of it was not treated.
Câu 60: As can inferred from the passage, which of the following was NOT disposed into the ocean?
A. waste from cruise ships B. wastewater sludge
C. radioactive waste D. waste from dead plants
Câu 61: Which of the following is NOT referred to as the use of the hydrological cycle?
A. renewing the water supply B. refreshing the land
C. separating water from used liquid D. cleaning water
Câu 62: Which of the following has similar meaning to the word "contaminants" in line 8 of the second
paragraph?
A. vapor B. sea water C. rushes D. pollutants
Câu 63: What does the word "which" in line 7 of the second paragraph refer to?
A. sea water B. the earth C. water vaporizer D. rain water
Câu 64: Why are chemicals, petroleum products and radioactive materials mentioned in the passage?
A. as raw sewage B. as dangerous pollutants
C. as untreated waste D. as industrial substances

Câu 65: Which of the following is NOT referred to as a result of polluted ocean water?
A. harming people who eat seafood B. spoiling beach beauty
C. killing fish D. killing shore birds
Câu 66: Which of the following is NOT an example of fam1ing runoff?
A. road salt B. fertilizer C. pesticide D. manure
Câu 67: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The environment of industrial countries is more polluted than that of agricultural countries.
B. Developing countries do not need waste treatment plants yet.
C. It is expensive to build waste treatment plants.
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D. The environment of developed countries is more polluted than that of poor countries.
Câu 68: Where is the passage most probably found?
A. in a bibliography B. in a social science report
C. in a tourism book D. in a geography book
WRITING
Part1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it, from 69 to 73
Câu 69: "Don't forget to water the flowers for me, Tom
.”
Mother reminded …………………………………………………………………………
Câu 70: It is only a fifteen-minute drive from the airport to the city centre.
It takes ……………………………………………………………………… ……………
Câu 71: This book is very interesting to me.
I am …………………………………………………………………………………………
Câu 72: Whose clothes are these?
Who do…………………………………………………………………………………… ?
Câu 73: She hasn't gone to a dance since January.
The last …………………………………….………………………………………………
Part 2: In about 140 words, write a paragraph about the school where you are studying.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
LAO CAI
ĐỀ CHÍNH THỨC
KỲ THI KHẢO SÁT CHẤT LƯỢNG
LỚP 12 TRUNG HỌC PHỔ THÔNG
NĂM HỌC 2014 - 2015
Môn: TIẾNG ANH ─ Chương trình chuẩn
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút. (Không kể thời gian giao đề)
(Đề thi có 05 trang)
Họ, tên thí sinh: ………………………………………………
I. MULTIPLE CHOICES (64 Questions; 8.0 points)
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word for each of the blanks.
One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water.
Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, (1) ________ pollution and garbage have
made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools (2)
________ poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It (3) ________ a rich
variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist (4) ________ else in the world.
But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of toxic effluent which (5) _______ into the lake every
day. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them.
Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea (6) ________ 1% of the world's
water surface. But it is the dumping (7) ________ for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries
regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles (8) ________ shore.
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……………….
Water is free to everyone. A few years ago, people thought that the supply of clean water in the world
was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been (9) ________ by pollution and sewage. Clean water is
now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious (10) ________. We should do something

now.
(Source: v14ilovetranslation.com)
Question 1: A. industrious B. industry C. industrial D. industrialized
Question 2: A. on B. in C. of D. to
Question 3: A. composes B. contains C. encloses D. consists
Question 4: A. where B. somewhere C. everywhere D. anywhere
Question 5: A. stay B. pour C. boil D. burn
Question 6: A. makes B. occupies C. comprises D. holds
Question 7: A. shore B. land C. ground D. soil
Question 8: A. away B. of C. on D. off
Question 9: A. ruined B. kept C. made D. conserved
Question 10:A. well B. outlet C. nature D. source
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication.
Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a
language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters,
words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of
these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling,
however, cannot.
Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A
wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while
shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.
Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the
fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and
instruct people.
While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express
human thoughts and feelings.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 11: Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.
B. Everybody uses only one form of communication.
C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners.
D. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest.
Question 12: The word "these" in paragraph1 refers to
A. tourists B. the deaf and the mute C. thoughts and feelings D. sign language motions
Question 13: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
A. there are many forms of communication in existence today
B. verbalization is the most common form of communication
C. the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication
D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language
Question 14: Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people?
A. Picture signs B. Braille C. Body language D. Signal flags
Question 15: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?
A. 5 B. 7 C. 9 D. 11
Question 16: The word "wink" in paragraph 2 means most nearly the same as
A. close one eye briefly B. close two eyes briefly
C. bob the head up and down D. shake the head from side to side
Question 17: Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally
EXCEPT for
A. spelling B. ideas
C. whole words D. expressions
Question 18: People need to communicate in order to
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A. create language barriers B. keep from reading with their fingertips
C. be picturesque and exact D. express thoughts and feelings
Question 19: What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Important of Sign Language
B. The Many Forms of Communication
C. Ways of Expressing Feelings

D. Picturesque Symbols of Communication
Question 20: Who would be MOST likely to use Morse code?
A. A scientist B. An airline pilot C. A spy D. A telegrapher

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 21: A. players B. always C. rejects D. confides
Question 22: A. walked B. involved C. missed D. jumped
Question 23: A. deal B. clear C. heat D. appeal
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 24: We spent the entire day looking for a new hotel.
A. the long day B. day after day C. all day long D. all long day
Question 25: Thanh Hoa is well-known for its beautiful beaches and seafood.
A. rich B. successful C. honest D. famous
Question 26: What do you like doing in your spare time?
A. enjoyable B. free C. quiet D. busy
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 27: My brothers love ________ my father in mending things around the house at weekends.
A. being joined B. joining C. join D. joined
Question 28: Last month I went to visit the college ________ I studied from 1985 to 1990.
A. where B. that C. who D. when
Question 29: Diana: ‘I didn't know you could play the guitar so well, Toan. Your tune was lovely!’ Toan:
‘________.’
A. You are welcome B. I bought it near my house last week
C. You've got to be kidding! I thought it was terrible D. Never mind
Question 30: Bob has a bad lung cancer and his doctor has advised him to ________ smoking.
A. turn up B. give up C. take up D. put up
Question 31: Jack: ‘Can I use your computer?’ Jill: ‘________.’

A. No, thanks B. Of course C. Well done D. Yes, I can
Question 32: The majority of Asian students reject the American ________ that marriage is a partnership of
equals.
A. thought B. view C. look D. attitude
Question 33: A number of wildlife reserves have been established ________ endangered species can have a
chance to survive and develop.
A. therefore B. in order to C. so that D. so as to
Question 34: We will leave for the airport ________ he is ready.
A. as soon as B. during C. until D. while
Question 35: Did you read ________ book I lent you last week?
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 36: If she ________ a car, she would go out in the evening.
A. has B. have C. had D. has had
Question 37: Traditionally, Americans and Asians have very different ideas ________ love and marriage.
A. to B. at C. about D. in
Question 38: Olek: ‘Your kitchen is fantastic! Did you do it all by yourself?’ Shaival: ‘No, I ________ by
a professional.’
A. had it designed B. have it designed C. had designed it D. designed it
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Question 39: During the week of national tourism festival, we had visitors ________ from all over the
country.
A. to come B. coming C. come D. to have come
Question 40: The more you practise your English, ________ .
A. you will learn faster B. the faster you will learn
C. faster you will learn D. the faster will you learn
Question 41: I will not be here next week. I am going to be ________ business in Mexico.
A. about B. in C. on D. at
Question 42: You won't know what to do ________ you listen carefully.
A. and B. if C. or D. unless
Question 43: If you had taken your dad's advice, you ________ such a silly mistake.

A. would have avoided B. would have avoid
C. avoid D. have avoided
Question 44: Rosemary Dare is a wildlife photographer. She ________ in Uganda for many years.
A. has been living B. is living C. will live D. lives
Question 45: In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to
________ independent lives.
A. give B. lead C. take D. see
Question 46: Mrs. Brown was the first owner ________ dog won three prizes in the same show.
A. who B. her C. whom D. whose
Question 47: I'm so hungry. Let’s go and get ________ to eat.
A. everywhere B. nothing C. something D. anyone
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springsdale, Pennsylvania. She studied biology at college and
zoology at Johns Hopkins University, where she received her master’s degree in 1933. In 1936, she was hired
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where she worked most of her life.
Carson’s first book, Under the Sea Wind, was published in 1941. It received excellent reviews, but sales
were poor until it was reissued in 1952. In that year she published The Sea Around Us, which provided a
fascinating look beneath the ocean’s surface, emphasizing human history as well as geology and marine
biology. Her imagery and language had a poetic quality. Carson consulted no less than 1,000 printed sources.
She had voluminous correspondence and frequent discussions with experts in the field. However, she always
realized the limitations of her nontechnical readers.
In 1962, Carson published Silent Spring, a book that sparked considerable controversy. It proved how
much harm was done by the uncontrolled, reckless use of insecticides. She detailed how they poison the food
supply of animals, kill birds and fish, and contaminate human food. At the time, spokesmen for the chemical
industry mounted personal attacks against Carson and issued propaganda to indicate that her findings were
flawed. However, her work was proved by a 1963 report of the President’s Science Advisory Committee.
(Source: TOEFL Reading)
Question 48. The passage mainly discusses Rachel Carson’s work
A. as a researcher B. at college

C. at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service D. as a writer
Question 49. According to the passage, what did Carson primarily study at Johns Hopkins University?
A. oceanography B. zoology C. literature D. history
Question 50. When she published her first book, Carson was closest to the age of
A. 26 B. 29 C. 34 D. 45
Question 51. It can be inferred from the passage that in 1952, Carson’s book Under the Sea Wind
A. was outdated B. became more popular than her other books
C. was praised by critics D. sold many copies
Question 52. Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the passage as a source of information for The
Sea Around Us?
A. printed matter B. talks with experts
C. a research expedition D. letters from scientists
Question 53. Which of the following words or phrases is LEAST accurate in describing The Sea Around Us?
A. highly technical B. poetic C. fascinating D. well-researched
Question 54. The word “reckless” in line 11 is closest in meaning to
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A. unnecessary B. limited C. continuous D. irresponsible
Question 55. According to the passage, Silent Spring is primarily
A. an attack on the use of chemical preservatives in food
B. a discussion of the hazards insects pose to the food supply
C. a warning about the dangers of misusing insecticides
D. an illustration of the benefits of the chemical industry
Question 56. The word “flawed” in line 14 is closest in meaning to
A. faulty B. deceptive C. logical D. offensive
Question 57. Why does the author of the passage mention the report of the President’s Science Advisory
Committee ( lines 14-15)?
A. To provide an example of government propaganda.
B. To support Carson’s ideas.
C. To indicate a growing government concern with the environment.
D. To validate the chemical industry’s claims.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
Question 58: Vietnam exports a lot of rice is grown mainly in the south of the country.
A. B. C. D.
Question 59: Hardly he had entered the office when he realized that he had forgotten his wallet.
A. B. C. D.
Question 60:Today was such beautiful day that I couldn't bring myself to complete all my chores.
A. B. C D
Question 61: To attract someone's attention we can use either verbal and non- verbal forms of
communication. A B C
D
Question 62: My sister told me that she had met my teacher at the supermarket yesterday
A B C D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different
from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 63: A. water B. bamboo C. eject D. defend
Question 64: A. opponent B. habitat C. vacancy D. sociable
II. WRITING (2.0 points)
Part 1. Transformation (0.5 point): Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 65: They are going to build a new school in this area.
à A new school __________________________________________________________
Question 66: He can’t give you a lift because he doesn’t have a car.
à If he had_________________________________________________________________
Question 67: “I’ll come to see you next weekend,” Nam said to Lan.
à Nam promised ______________________________________________________________
Question 68: My book is not as expensive as yours.
à Your book is _______________________________________________________________
Question 69: He didn’t know how to swim until he was 30.
à It was not until _________________________________________________________

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HUNG VUONG HIGH SCHOOL
Academic Year: 2014-2015
THE STATE’S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
EXAMINATION
MOCK TEST No.1
Allowed time: 90 minutes
Candidate Full Name: ………………………………………………………… - Candidate No. …
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is
pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.
Question 1 :A. lean B. teammate C. beacon D. overhead
Question 2. A. challenge B. snatch C. brochure D. chocolate
Question 3. A. naked B. sacred C. learned D. studied
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in
the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 4. A. description B. counselor C. inspector D. amendment
Question 5. A. psychiatry B. inexpensive C. patriotic D. scientific
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 6. By tomorrow, the car _____ by me.
A. will have been bought B. will be bought C. was being bought D. was bought
Question 7. “_____” is used to express disagreement.
A. I couldn’t disagree with you any more. B. That’s not a good idea.
C. That’s the way I see it. D. That’s what I’m not thinking of.
Question 8. The meeting has been put _____ to Friday as so many people have got the flu.
A. up B. in C. out D. back
Question 9. The activities of the international marketing researcher are frequently much broader than _____.
A. the domestic marketer has B. the domestic marketer does
C. those of the domestic marketer D. that which has the domestic marketer
Question 10. I am wrong, _____?

A. aren't I B. are I C. are not I D. am I
Question 11. - A: “John got married again.” - B: “Really? Who _____?”
A. with B. at C. to D. about
Question 12. The child was told to _____ for being rude to his uncle.
A. excuse B. apologize C. forgive D. confess
Question 13. Mai: “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone, Nam” - Nam: “_____”.
A. Oh, I don’t know. B. Thank you. I’m glad you like it.
C. You’re welcome. D. I agree with you.
Question 14. - A: “Are you interested in scuba diving?” - B: “A lot. Undersea life is _____.”
A. fascinating B. fascinate C. fascinates D. fascinated
Question 15. "_____ anyone ring while I’m away, please take a message."
A. Will B. May C. Should D. Would
Question 16. She had to pass all her exams, or _____ she would not have a holiday.
A. instead B. else C. though D. therefore
Question 17. The meeting has been brought _____ to Monday due to the seriousness of the situation.
A. on B. out C. down D. forward
Question 18. If you want your son to do better on his exams, I suggest he _____ harder.
A. will study B. studies C. will study D. study
Question 19. My uncle was _____ ill last summer; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but
steady recovery.
A. seriously B. deeply C. fatally D. critically
Question 20.The chief foods eaten in any country depend largely on _____ best in its climate and soil.
A. what grows B. it grows C. does it grow D. what does it grow
Question 21. She made a list of what to do ______ forget anything.
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A. in order to B. so as not to C. so that D. not to
Question 22. A: “Can I smoke in here?” - B: “I’d rather you _____.”
A. don’t B. didn’t C. won’t D. can’t
Question 23. The grape is the _____, juicy fruit of a woody vine.
A. skin which is smooth B. skinned is smooth C. smooth-skinned D. smooth skin

Question 24. The _____ collar workers received a rise, but the workers on the shop-door were told they had
to wait.
A. blue B. black C. grey D. white
Question 25: _____, we couldn’t have continued with the project.
A. If you hadn’t contributed positively B. Even if you didn’t like to contribute
C. Provided your contribution wouldn’t come D. Unless we had your contribution
Question 26: The more you talk about the situation, ______
A. it seems worse B. the worse does it seem
C. the worse it seems D. it seems the worse
Question 27: Those boys took a long ladder______.
A. in order to get the ball from the roof B. so they will get the ball from the roof
C. so that the ball from the roof can be gotten D. and then get the ball from the roof
Question 28: She regretted to tell him that______.
A. she was leaving the tickets at home B. she had left the tickets at home
C. the tickets at home would be left D. she would have left the tickets at home
Question 29: Alexander Fleming, ______, received the Nobel Prize in 1945.
A. that discovered penicillin B. who discovered penicillin
C. which discovered penicillin D. he discovered penicillin
Question 30: The doctor advised Robert ______ to lose weight.
A. to take more exercise so that he could B. to take more exercise if he wanted
C. that he takes more exercise D. that he should take more exercise in order that
II. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following questions. (0.5 points)
Question 31. Helen Keller, blind and deaf from an early age, developed her sense of smell so finely that she
could identify friends by their personal odors.
A. classify B. communicate with C. describe D. recognize
Question 32. The life boat rescued the crew of the sinking ship.
A. picked up B. provided food for C. saved the life of D. looked for
Question 33. The two bombs exploded simultaneously.
A. accidentally B. all of the sudden C. violently D. at the same time

Question 34. You must apply yourself to your work more.
A. improve B. carried out C. did quickly D. cocentrate on
Question 35. They have modern notions about raising children.
A. opinions B. rules C. standards D. plans
III. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions. (0.5 points)
Question 36. The book that you see laying on the table belongs to the teacher.
A B C D
Question 37. Because of refraction, the water in a tank ever looks as deep as it actually is.
A B C D
Question 37. In the early days of jet development, jet engines used great numbers of fuel.
A B
C D
Question 39. The principles used in air-conditioning are basically the same as those used by the human body
A B C
to cool himself.
D
Question 40. Some underground water is enough safe to drink, but all the surface water must be treated.
A B C D
I. Read the following passage and circle the most suitable answer (A, B, C or D) to fill in each gap. (2.0
points)
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Most Americans eat three meals (41) ______ the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast begins
between 7:00 and 8:00am, lunch between 11:00 am and noon, and dinner between 6:00 and 8:00 pm. On
Sundays "brunch" is a (42) ______ of breakfast and lunch, typically beginning at 11:00 am. Students often
enjoy a "study break" or evening snack around 10:00 or 11:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch tend to be light
meals, with only one (43) ______. Dinner is the main meal.
(44) ______ breakfast Americans will eat cereal with milk which are often mixed (45) ______ in a bowl,
a glass of orange juice, and toasted bread or muffin with jam, butter, or margarine. Another common
breakfast meal is scrambled eggs or (46) ______ omelet with potatoes and breakfast meat (bacon or

sausage). People who are on (47) ______ eat just a cup of yogurt. Lunch and dinner are more (48) ______.
When eating at a formal dinner, you may be overwhelmed by the number of utensils. How do you (49)
______ the difference between a salad fork, a butter fork, and a dessert fork? Most Americans do not know
the answer (50) ______ But knowing which fork or spoon to use first is simple: use the outermost utensils
first and the utensils closest to the plate last.
Question 41. A. in B. for C. on D. during
Question 42. A. addition B. connection C. combination D. attachment
Question 43. A. course B. food C. menu D. goods
Question 44. A. For B. In C. At D. With
Question 45. A. each other B. together C. one another D. others
Question 46. A. a B. an C. the D. no article
Question 47. A. holiday B. engagement C. diet D. duty
Question 48. A. vary B. variety C. varied D. variously
Question 49. A. say B. talk C. speak D. tell
Question 50. A. too B. either C. so D. neither
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions
Asian elephants used to live in the forests from Iraq to Southern China. Since these forests were cut
down to make room for farms and villages, the elephants had to live in small, hilly regions. These small
areas cannot supply enough food for them. An adult elephant eats about 331 pounds of grasses, leaves and
other plants each day. When forests were larger, Asian elephants migrated with the seasons. In this way,
they found new food supplies. The plants and trees could also grow again after elephants left.
Today, there is nowhere for the elephants to go. Experts say that the Asian elephant population is about
55,000 living on a habitat of about 19,000 square miles (30,400 square kilometres). In contrast to this, the
African elephant population is about 10 times this size and live on almost 3 million square miles (4.8 million
square kilometers) of available habitat.
51. How much does an adult elephant eat a day?
A. About 150 kg of grasses leaves and other plants. B. About 331 kg of grasses leaves and other
plants.
C. About 19,000 kg of grasses leaves and other plants. D. About 30,400 kg of grasses leaves and other

plants.
52. How can Asian elephants find new food supplies?
A. They made forests larger. B. They found other plants.
C. They migrated with the seasons. D. They could grow plants and trees.
53. How many African elephants are there today?
A. 19,000. B. 30,400. C. 55,000. D. 550,000.
54. Which of these sentences is true to the text?
A. Asian elephants
’
habitat is bigger than Africans
’
. B. Asian elephants
’
habitat is as big as Africans
’
.
C. Africans
’
habitat is bigger than Asian
’
. D. Africans
’
habitat isn
’
t so big as Asian
’
.
55. According to the text, Asian elephants can be extinct because of
A. hunting. B. loss of habitat. C. change of climate. D. polluted environment
Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer

to each of the questions
The word “Olympic” comes from the name of the town Olympia in Greece, where the ancient Olympic
Games were always held. The first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C., and the Games took place
every four years after that date until A.D.394
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In 1875, a French scholar and educator, Pierre de Coubertin, proposed that the Games should be revived
as an international competition to encourage both sport and world peace. The first modern Olympic
Games were held in Athens in 1896. Like the ancient Games, the athletes were men only. Women began
to take part in the Games in 1900. Since that time, the Games have been held every four years as in the
ancient Greece. The Games, however, did not take place in 1916, 1940 and 1944 because of the two
World Wars.
Only amateur athletes are admitted to the Games, and these words appear at every Olympic opening: “The
most important thing is not to win but to take part.”
56. At the first modern Olympic Games, the athletes were __________
A. women only C. men only B. both men and women D. most men and a few women
57. Who can take part in the Olympic Games ?
A. Amateur athletes only C. All athlethes B. Proffesional athletes only D. All are correct
58. The last ancient Olympic Games were held in__________
A. 1896 B. 776 B.C. C. 1875 D. A.D. 394
59. When were women allowed to take part in the Games for the first time ?
A. In 1900 B. In 1916 C. In 1875 D. In 1896
60. Which of the following is NOT true ?
A. The town Olympia was the place where the first Games were held.
B. Pierre de Coubertin suggested reviving the Olympic Games.
C.The modern Olympic Games have been held every four years in Athens.
D. The purpose of The Olympic Games is to encourage not only sport but also world peace.
WRITING :
PART I : Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same á
the sentence printed before it.
61 His jealousy increases with his love for her.

The more
62. 10. She became interested in wildlife conservation, so she joined Greenpeace.
But for
63. They said that the explosion had been caused by mine.
The explosion
64. . We’d prefer you not to smoke.
We’d rather
65. Most students ignored what the teacher was saying.
Few………………………………
PART II : Write a composition of about 140 words on the following topic.
Good books are good teacher and friends
PART I : Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as
the sentence printed before it.
61.The more he loves her , the more jealous he is.
62. But for her interestm in wildlife conservation , she wouldn’t have joined Greenpeace .
63. The explosion was said to have been caused by time .
64. we’d rather you didn’t smoke .
65. Few students paid attention to / took notice of what the teacher was saying
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