Đề thi cao học (tiếng anh) (15 đề)

Đề NăM 2001 ( 1 )
i. Chọn từ và cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.
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list
plates
for
strict
stood
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with
good
to work
used to
in
prefer
should
emphasized
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lake
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must be
menu
few
talked
rather
pool
in
many

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1. There is a swimming .. near my house.
2. My car is .. good condition.
3. Lets eat here. The .... seems very good.
4. How many .. are there in the business lunch ?
5. The train will leave the station .. ten minutes.
6. He has got a very luxurious car. He .. rich.
7. They would .. go by air than spend a week travelling by train.
8. I play the guitar as .. as you.
9. Some school have verty .. of behaviour.
10. Because his argument was so confusing, .. people understood it.
11. He couldnt take the radio .. .
12. The house is . ... at a corner of a busy street.
13. The speaker .. the need for cooperation between the two countries.
14. He doesnt come to visit his parents as often as he ..
15. He always keeps his promise, so you can rely .. him.
II. Đọc kĩ các đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi phía dới mỗi đoạn.
Passage 1
For many years people believed that the cleverest animals after man were chimpazees. Now, however, there is proof that
dolphins may be even cleverer than these big apes.
Although a dolphin lives in the sea, it is not a fish. It is a mammal. It is in many ways, therefore, like a human being.
Dolphins have a simple language. They are able to talk to one another. It may be possible for man to learn how to talk to
dolphins. But this will not be easy because dolphines cannot hear the kind of sounds man can make. If man wants to talk to
dolphins, he will have to make a third language which both he and the dolphins can understand.
1. What did people believe for many years ?
.
2. Where do dolphins live ?
.
3. How do they talk to one another ?
.

4. Why is difficult for man to learn how to talk to dolphins ?
.
5. What does man have to do if he wants to talk to dolphins ?
.
Passage 2
Australia is a big country, but all nearly Australians live near the sea. On hot summer days, you can see thousands of
people at the beach. Many beaches have waves that are very high. These waves are known as surf and the people who ride
them are caller surfers. Surfing is a skill and needs learning. Dont expect to be able to surf properly the first time you try.
However, by practising a few time you will learn how to do it.
Surfing is not a new sport. Perhaps its origins need explaining. It started hundreds years ago in Hawaii.
1. Where do nearly all Autralians live ?
.
2. Where can you see thousands of them ?
.
3. What do they call large waves ?
.
4. When did surfing start ?


.
5. Where did it start.
.
Passage 3
Agriculture is the worlds most important industry. It provides us with almost all our food. It also supplies materials for two
other basic human needs clothing and shelter. In addition, agriculture provides materials used in making many industrial
products such as paints and medicines. About half the worlds workers are employed in agriculture far more than in any
other industry.
Agriculture is one of the worlds oldest industries. It began about 10.000 years ago in Middle East.
1. How important is agriculture ?
.

2. What does it provide ?
.
3. How old is agriculture ?
.
4. Where did it start ?
.
5. What is the number of people working in agriculture ?
.
Passage 4
watching T.V and going for a walk are the most popular leisure activities in Britain. Although longer holidays and shorter
working hours have given people more free time, women generally have less free time than men, because they spend time on
domestic work, shopping ans childcare.
Surveys show that more men read newspapers than women, and a slightly higher proportin of adults reads Sunday
newspapers than reads daily morning national newspaper.
1. What are the most popolar leisure activities in Britain ?
.
2. What makes people have more free time ?
.
3. Why do women generally have less free time ?
.
4. What do surveys show ?
.
5. what kind of newspapers do adults prefer to read ?
.
III. Tìm một từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau đây.
When you are in a lift, people will noe look into your eyes. This is because when you are standing very close to someone,
eye contact is very informal.
Our eyes send signals . people all the time. They show if you are angry, sad, or worried, or if we dont
understand something. We cant always control . eye signals. For example, if you like something, your
pupils will unconciously dilate . when look at it. We can hide these signals, . , if you wear

sunglasses.
People spend a lot of money on eye make-up to make their eyes . bigger, because large eyes are more
attractive . small eyes. Cartoon characters eyes are very large. These large eyes make them look more
. children. Shark, however, looks very threatening . they have small eyes.
Your eyes are very important, so your body protects them as much as . . You have eyebrows and
eyelashes so that dust wont . your eyes, and your eyelids constantly wipe the eyeballs. When something
come too near to your eyes, you close them or put your arm up in front of your face.
IV. Sử dụng từ và cụm từ đã cho để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. footballers / have / be / young / strong / fit.
.
2. the modern world / can / offer / wide range / pleasures.
.
3. if / want / get / train / you / go / station.
.
4. leave / your car / garage / while / you / shop.


……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. third night / the tour / last summer / we / stay / a 3-star hotel.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. police / tell / house owners / there / be / not / kinapper / the area / the moment.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Bob and Floria / planning / spend / honeymoon / the island / after / wedding day.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Iohn / will attend / the conference / at 10:00/ June 17.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. “what / be / you / do ?”/ / “I / look / the letter / receive / yesterday ?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. Could / I / leave / message / Kathy / please /
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

V. ViÕt l¹i c¸c c©u sau sao cho nghÜa kh«ng ®æi b¾t ®Çu b»ng c¸c tõ gîi ý.
1. My brother said to Ken. “ You’d better give up smoking.”
My brother advised …………………………………………………………………………………
2. Lead is heavier than gold.
Gold …………………………………………………………………………………
3. No mountain in the world is higher than Mount Everest.
Mount Everest …………………………………………………………………………………
4. The tea is very hot. I can’t drink it.
The tea is too …………………………………………………………………………………
5. “Where are you going to spend your summer holiday ?” Ha aked me.
Ha asked where …………………………………………………………………………………
6. Global warming has casued changes in the weather.
Changes …………………………………………………………………………………
7. He was required to carry our some experiments.
it was …………………………………………………………………………………
8. I knew nothing about the song and the land.
I had no …………………………………………………………………………………
9. The teacher asked us what had happened to John.
The teacher asked, “…………………………………………………………………………………
10. My sister can’t go with us because she has to look after my grandmother.
If my sister …………………………………………………………………………………
VI. DÞch c¸c c©u sau ®©y sang tiÕng viÖt.
1. On 4 December 1957 the first satelite, Sputnik, was launched into space. Since then, thousands of spacescafts have been
sent into space.
2. The world’s population will increase from the present 6 billion to 10 billion. Most of this increase will be in Africa, Asia,
and Latin America.
3. In the industrialized countries there will be more and more old people. The cost of providing pensions and medical care for
them will rise sharply.
4. When you talk to some one you show that you are interested in them. You don’t have to talk about deeply important
things.

5. Autumn is the most beautiful season, in my opinion. The sun shines almost everyday, but it’s not vey hot, and there are
often blue skies.


Đề NăM 2002 ( 2 )
i. Chọn từ và cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.
skilful
as long as
ability
bother
cause
mind
skill
take care
opening
hot
running
unless
at last
able
off
will you
at the end
depth
on
to
to open
heat
finish
deep

with
confidence
do you
confident
few
man
1. I am .. he will succeed in his chosen career.
2. This coffee is too .. to drink.
3. He is a very .. carpenter.
4. Do you know what the .. of the river is.
5. I really dont think he has the .. to do this job.
6. You can stay here .. you dont make a loud noise.
7. Minh fell .. his bike.
8. Fossils fuels ( coal, oil, and gas ) are rapidly .. out.
9. Please, dont .. me now, I am busy.
10. The doorway is low, so .. your head when you go in.
11. Would you mind .. the door ?
12. I have been looking for this book for a month, and .. I have found it.
13. I dont feel well but I dont know whats the matter .. me.
14. The problem is easy enough, but .. students could answer it.
II. Đọc kĩ các đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi phía dới mỗi đoạn.
Passage 1
A recent investigation by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey shows that strange animal behaviour might help predict
future earthquakes. Investigators found such occurrences in a ten kilometer rudius of the epicenter of a fairly recent quake.
Some birds screeched and flew about wildly ; dogs yelped and ran around uncontrollably.
Scientists believe that animals can perceive these enviranmental changes as early as several days before the mishap.
1. What has been carried out recently by scientists at the U.S. Geological survey ?

2. What prediction may be made by observing animal behaviour ?

3. Who found such occurrences ?

4. What did some birds and dogs do in the days when the earthquake was coming ?

5. What do scientists believe ?

Passage 2
Everyday many road accidents happen in Hong Kong. Some of them cause injuries but some lead to death.
Everyone, especially children, must learn how to cross the road. A simple code to remember is STOP, LOOK and
LISTEN BEFORE YOU CROSS.
The Transport Department organizes road safety campaigns every year in order to reduce traffic accidents. Parents and
teachers should educate children on road safety.
1. What happens everyday in Hong Kong ?

2. Who must learn how to cross the road safely ?

3. What is the simple code to remember ?

4. How often does the Transport Department organize road safety campaigns ?

5. Who are advised to educate children on road safety ?



Passage 3
Some people remember their dreams, others dont. But all human beings, even many animals dream. Scientists have
recently made machines that measure how we sleep and when we dream.
In an experiment, two groups of people used the machines. Those in one group were wakened when they were not
dreaming. Their daily behaviour remained normal. The second group were wakened when they were starting a dream. After
four dreamless nights, these people were disturbed and couldnt concentrate. When they were allowed unbroken sleep, the

machines showed they dreamed more each night, until they had made up for their dreamless period.
Young people spend one-quarter of their sleep dreaming ; older people have less dreaming time. But every sleeper, young
and old, needs some dream-time for his health.
1. Do all humans remember their dreams ?

2. In the experiment, What happened to people who were not dreaming when they were wakened ?

3. The experiment, What happened to people whose dreaming was stopped when it just started ?

4. What happened when they were allowed unbroken sleep ?

5. Who has more dreaming-time ?

Passage 4
Throughout the United States, the number of places where people are allowed to smoke has gradually become smaller and
smaller. First it was banned on trains, buses, and planes, then in public places such as theatres and airports. Now you cant
smoke in any workplaces. Non-smokers are definitely winning the battle. Why should we breathe their smoke ? they say.
If they are lucky, smokers can find some bars and restaurants where they can light up a cigarette, but it may soon be
banned there, too.
1. What has gradually become smaller and smaller ?

2. Where was smoking first banned ?

3. What cant you do in any workplaces now ?

4. What do the non-smokers say ?

5. What may happen soon ?

III. Tìm một từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau đây.

Ask most people what is happening to the world population and they are likely to say . is exploding.
Ask them . there will be enough food next century and they will say no. Ask them about the worlds
energy supplies and they will say they are running . and we will all be sittiing in the dark and cold next
century. Ask them what they think about . materials and they will say we are using them up at a rate
. will mean there are none . for our grandchildren.
These statements have two things . common. They are too gloomy, if not about this century
. the next. And they are all wrong. Or so it is persuasively argued in a book . tried to
chart our future over the next quarter century. Most of the attention the book . received so far has
concentrated on its forecasts for Britain and the prospect of five millions employed.
IV. Sử dụng từ và cụm từ đã cho để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
Dear Janes,
1. Not seen you / long time.

2. We / pleased / move to country / because / we / get / live / London.

3. In city / there / be / much traffic / noise / and / there / be / no time / relax.



4. In country / life / slower / more / peaceful.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. For example / we / able / walk / dog / across / fields / before breakfast.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Children / enjoy / fresh air / make / new friends.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. People / helful / kind / friendly.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. But / we / miss / friends / london / especially / you.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Come / see / us / soon.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. We / all / look forward / see / you / again.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
V. ViÕt l¹i c¸c c©u sau sao cho nghÜa kh«ng ®æi b¾t ®Çu b»ng c¸c tõ gîi ý.
1. I’m only interested in why he did it.
The oly thing ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. They won’t be able to come on Sunday.
It will be ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. You can leave only when I tell you.
Until ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. You must submit articles for the magazines by June 18 th.
The final date. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. She prefers Italian food to French food.
She’d ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. “Why hasn’t Peter phoned ?” she wondered.
She wondered
7. We started cooking for the party two hours ago.
We have ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. I will only help you if you promise to try harder.
Unless ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. I couldn’t hear them because they were speaking too softly.
They were speaking
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. “I think you should go by train.” He told us.
he advised ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
VI. DÞch c¸c c©u sau ®©y sang tiÕng viÖt.
1. However it should be clearly recognized that the country is now entering a new stage of development.
2. Electricity is such part of our everyday lives and so much taken for granted nowadays that we rarely think twice we switch
on the light or turn on the radio.
3. The power of man in conquering nature is unlimited indeed. And his true helper is science.

4. Considerable achievement have been made in the area of family planning.
5. Situated in the heart of England, Stratford-upon-Avon is a town rich both in history and in culture.


Đề NăM 2002 ( 3 )
i. Chọn từ và cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.
no need
so that
then
no fear
border
managed
succeeded
while
out
as long as
time
case
over
hired
through
at last
at the end
thinking
lent
side
about
belief
if
after

short
opinion
unless
when
to smoke
smoking
1. After a lot of difficulties, he to open the door.
2. I have been looing for this book for months, and I have found it.
3. My employers of my work does not matter to me at all.
4. As soon as the fire bell rang everyone walked quickly downstairs and out of the building,
gathered in the car park.
5. Theres to be frightened of the dog; hes quite harmless.
6. We flew to the island, then a car for three days and visited most of places of interest.
7. Hello. Is that 860666 ? Please put me to the manager.
8. She walked to the of the swimming pool and jumped in.
9. You may not have to stay the night take a toothbrush just in .
10. I was just to go out when you telephoned.
11. You will be ill you stop working so hard.
12. She remembered the correct address only she had posted the letter.
13. Could you lend me some money ? I am very of cash at the moment.
14. His parents never allow him .
15. You will spend at least one year working abroad you can find out how things operate
overseas.
II. Đọc kĩ các đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi phía dới mỗi đoạn.
Passage 1
The first stamp in the world was an English stamp. It was made in 1840. Before that, people paid money to the
postman for the letter they received and the postman did not give the letter to anyone who did not pay him.
An English teacher, whose name was Rowland Hill, thought much about this. One day, he said that the people who
wrote the letter should pay them, and not the people who got the letter, he then spoke about it to the people in the
government. Soon th post offices began to sell little pieces of paper with a stamp on them.

1. Which country made the first stamp ?
2. When did the first stamp appear ?
3. Before that, what did people have to do when they got a letter ?
4. Did people get a letter if they refused to pay ?
5. Who invented the stamp ?
Passage 2
Uri Geller was born in 11946. When he was only three, he was aware that he had an amazing ability. In 1969 he gave
his first performance in a school. He gently rubbed a spoon with his fingers and it began to bend. Three years later he
drove a car blindfolded through th crowded streets of Munich. Later Uri Geller appeared on T.V in Britain in front of a
small studio audience of scientists. He bent spoons and broke metal object simply by touching them gently with his
fingers. He also drew pictures of hidden objects. People reported that spoons in their homes bent during the progamme.
Metal objects broke, and watches which had stopped many years ago suddenly started to go again.
1. When did Uri Geller discover that he had strange powers ?
2. What did he do on T.V in Britain ?
3. What could he do during his first performance ?


4. What happened after the performace ?
5. What did a lot of people report in their homes ?
Passage 3
Our planet earth is one of nine planets revolving around the sun, a fairly small and ordinary star, which lies in the
outer areas of the milky way galaxy. There are about 250 billion stars in our galaxy, and billions of galaxies in
universal. People have always wondered about the possibilty of intelligent life forms on other planets. In recent years.
this has become serious scientific speculation. Some scientists believe that there must be large numbers of stars with
planets which could support living intelligent beings. Perhaps we shall never know. The nearest star is 43 light years
away. A light year is the distance covered by light ( travelling at almost 300.000 kilometres a second ) in one year. It
would take the fastest Earth spacecraft about 40.000 years to reach the nearest star.
1. Where is our earth ?
2. How many stars are there in our galaxy ?
3. What do some scientists believe ?

4. What is a light year ?
5. How far is it from our earth to the nearest star ?
Passage 4
Judy and her family spent a year in England while her husband was in a graduate progam there. They lived in a
friendly community and traveled to a lot of interesting places in the U.K. Back at home in the U.S, Judy told her friends
about his wonderful year. Judy was happy to be home, but felt strange. Even one month after the trip, she didnt have
any energy and kept doing stupid things she left her wallet at stores twice and forgot to meet people for lunch and
other appointments.
1. Where is Julys home ?
2. Did she have a good time in her year in England ?
3. What did her husband do in England at the time ?
4. How did she feel when she was back home ?
5. What did she keep doing ?
III. Tìm một từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau đây.
One of the most important problem in the world is increasing number of people. In 1968, for
, there were 3.5 billion people in the world. the year 2000 there may be 7
billion people.
Everday 199.000 babies are in the world. In china almost one half of the people is younger
15 years old. In the U.S one third of the people in under 15 years of age.
The number of people the United Sates is growing rapidly. In 1870 there
nearly 40 million people in the U.S. One hundred years , in 1970 there were
than 206 million.
IV. Sử dụng từ và cụm từ đã cho để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. It / take / 20 hours / go / hanoi / foot.
2. Going to study abroad / too expensive / Vietnamese student.
3. My parents / live / Haiphong / since / I / born.


4. My daughter / young / enough / get married.
5. These English teachers / outstanding / I have / learn.

6. It / be / necessary / scientists / learn / foreign languages.
7. At sixteen / Hengry / have / separate / his family / because / the Civil War.
8. We / decide / go for / short walk / before / sit down / lunch.
9. Please give / me / ring / and / let / me know / whether / you / come / or / not.
10. You / mind / type / this letter / me / please ?
V. ViÕt l¹i c¸c c©u sau sao cho nghÜa kh«ng ®æi b¾t ®Çu b»ng c¸c tõ gîi ý.
1. “Dancing girls” is the most interesting film I have ever seen.
I have never
2. My sister can’t earn as much money as My wife.
My wife
3. Mary didn’t pass the exams because of her laziness.
If
4. The students will receive the scholarships if the teaching staff is more enthusiatic.
Unless
5. He has a such beautiful wife that he never lets her out with him.
His wife
6. The photograher took many photos for her in Do son Beach.
She
7. “I don’t think John will come.” said Bill.
Bill doubted
8. They wanted me to pass the exam.
I
9. He passed the exam even though he had no time to study.
In spite of
10. The waste coming from the nearby factories is polluting our surrounding.
Our
VI. DÞch c¸c c©u sau ®©y sang tiÕng viÖt.
1. One of the most important problems in the world today is the increasing number of people.
2. While I was there to take a part-time job, I improve my English by the good chance for me to communicate wit
foreigners.

3. Before He arrived in Hanoi, She had arranged for him to work with the representitive of the Ministry of Education
and Training until he is clear everything.
4. Informatics plays a very important role in our times as if the blood to body.
5. Life in the city is quite different from that in the country and the same to the crime which is more complicated and
serious.


Đề NăM 2002 ( 4 )
i. Chọn từ và cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.
with
price
expense
unless
if
to
in time
in case
learning
to learn
it
although
in spite of
cut
break
this
would
make
too
before
from

could
have
as
after
against
far
long
diary
calender
1. She cant get home .. she has no money.
2. The water company will have to . off water supplies while repairs to the pipes are carried out.
3. . accepting your job offer, Id like to know a bit more about the company.
4. Can you tell me the . of these shoes ?
5. I dont feel well but I dont know what the matter is . me.
6. . is a complete mistery how they ever got there in thar car.
7. She tried to prevent the dog . running into the road.
8. Youd better leave the airport now . there is a lot of traffic there on the way.
9. Its no use . a language if you dont try to speak it too.
10. According . the map we should take the next turning on the left.
11. Dont forget our appointment. Youd better put it in your . .
12. . the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more.
13. I wish you . stop interrupting me whenener I speak.
14. Tonny boss doesnt want him to . a habit of using the office phone for personal calls.
15. As . as I know, we have not received a bill for the new computer.
II. Đọc kĩ các đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi phía dới mỗi đoạn.
Passage 1
There have been number of important American novelists in this century, but F.Scott Fitzgertald is one of the most
interesting ones. Born in 1896, educated in Princeton, his novels described the post-war American society. In 1920, the same
year that he published his first book, This side of Paradise, he married Zelde Sayre, also a writer, His most famous book,
The Great Gatsby, appeared in 1925. Fitzgerald had a great natural talent, but he was a compulsive drinker. A brilliant

success in his youth, he never made the adjustments necessary to maturing writer in changing world. His later novels, All
the sad young men, Tender is the night, and the last tycoon, were less successful, so that when he died in 1940, his
books were out of print and had been forgotton. His reputation now is far greater than it was in his lifetime, especially since
the film version of his novel, The great gatsby, was released.
1. F.Scott Fitzgertald is the most interesting novelist. ( True or False )
2. When did he get married ?
3. Was Tender is the night his most successful novel ?
4. What does it refer to ?
5. Which of his novels has been made into movies ?
Passage 2
Alfred Bernard Nobel ( 1833 1896 ), a Swedish scientist, was the first man to make dynamite. He allowed his invention
to be used in war to destroy things, he was extremely unhappy. On his death, he left all his money to be spent upon a prize
every year. The Nobel Prize is now one of the greatest prizes that a person can ever receive. It is given every year for the
best work in one of the following subjects ; Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature and Peace. Some of the worlds
greatest scientists are asked to choose who should be given the prizes.
1. What was Nobels invention about ?
2. How was he when he knew his invention being used for bad perpose ?


3. Did he give all the money to his relative on his death ?
4. What is his money used for ?
5. Can we choose who should be given the prizes ? If not, who can ?
Passage 3
English has for more than one century and a half been called a world language. The number of people who speak it as their
mother tongue has been estimated at between three hundred million and four hundred million. It is recognized as an official
language in countries where 1.5 billion people live. In China, the importance attached to learning English is such that a
televised teaching course drew audience of up tp 100 million. But this spread of English throughout the world is relative
recent. In the late sixteenthe century, English was spoken by just under 5 million people. The arrival of English in North
America was the key step in its worldwide expansion. The United States is a huge commercial market and this has tended to
promote the English language in many other nations. About eighty percent of the data stored on the world’s computers are

believed to be in English and nowadays infufficient knowledge of English can be a problem in business.
1. How long has English been called an international language ?
2. What many helped spread English throughout the world ?
3. How many people speak English as their first language ?
4. What has tended to promote the English language in many other nations ?
5. Do you think English is important in your country ?
Passage 4
The Mediterranean has been described as the world’s largest swimming pool. However, it can also be described now as the
world’s dirtiest sewer, full of rubbish, oil, chemicals and waste of all kinds. Unfortunately, most countries bordering the
Mediterranean differ greatly in their attitudes to this problem. While some countries want to start cleaning up the
Mediterranean, others have begun building new ports to develop their oil wells and natural gas fields. Industries have now
grown in all the countries surrounding Mediterranean. It will take a century for all the water in the Mediterranean to drain
into the Atlantic Ocean, and be replaced by clean water. Three great rivers, the Niles, Po, and Rhome, all flow into the
Mediterranean, carrying lots of pollutants into the sea and making it very dangerous for everynoe who swims in the
Mediterranean and who eat fish caught there.
1. Why is the Mediterranean described as the world’s dirtiest sewer ?
2. Do the countries bordering the Mediterranean have the same attitude to the polluted Mediterranean ?
3. How long may it take for all the water in the Mediterranean to drain into the Atlantic Ocean ?
4. What carries lots of pollutants into the Mediterranean ?
5. According to the writer, who can get much harm from the pollution of the Mediterranean ?
III. T×m mét tõ thÝch hîp ®Ó ®iÒn vµo mçi chç trèng trong ®o¹n v¨n sau ®©y.
In 776 B.C the first Olympics Games …………….… held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greek’s chief god,
Zesus. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in ……………. … education of youth. Therefore, contests
…………….… running, jumping, discus throwing, boxing were held …………….… Mount Olympus. Winners were greatly
honored …………….… having olive wreaths placed on ………………. heads and having poems sung about their deeds.
Originally these were held as games …………….… friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to
take …………….…
The Greeks attached …………….… much important to these games that they calculated time in four cycles called
Olympiads dating …………….… 776 BC.

IV. Sử dụng từ và cụm từ đã cho để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. It / too / early / decide / how / solve / the problem now.
2. According / our rules / newcomer / have / pay some free / join the club.
3. Our knowledge / limited / while / the unknown one / limited.
4. His daughter / one / intelligent pupils / class.
5. These English teachers / not only outstanding / enthusiatic.
6. It / be / impossible / get up early / if / we / have / not / good health.
7. By time / last year / I / live / Haiphong / center / 5 years.
8. We / make / students / hand in their test / time.
9. You / prefer / go / work / go fishing.
10. You / rather / try / best / pass / coming exams.
V. Viết lại các câu sau sao cho nghĩa không đổi bắt đầu bằng các từ gợi ý.
1. Minh hasnt seen his sister since she left for Japan.
Minh last
2. Peter said he wasnt feeling well.
Peter said.
3. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
If
4. Collecting dolls from foreign country is one of her interests.
She is
5. Joan eats very littile so as not to put on weight.
Joan eats very little because
6. If Joe doesnt change his ways, he will end up in prison.
Unless
7. Linh hasnt visited her husband in prison for over three years.
It is
8. You should take more exercises. Mr. Roberts, the doctor said, If you want to lose wait.
The docor advised
9. Pat is the tallest girl in her class.

No one
10. Mr. Drylen mended the washing machine for me.
I had
VI. Dịch các câu sau đây sang tiếng việt.
1. the manager phoned the other hotel in the town and found rooms for eveyone but in four different hotels.
2. When I first arrived, I couldnt get used to the slow pace of life.
3. They collected enough to hire a teacher and begin to help with school cleaning, lunch suppervision and lessons.
4. Many peoples find it difficult to learn the customs of another countries when they go abroad.
5. When wastes are poured into the asmosphere, the air becomes unleasant to breathe. This is air pollution.


Đề NăM 2001 ( 5 )
i. Chọn từ và cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.
mind
way
street
care
reason
want
arrive
come
failure
in case
on
next
reward
repayment
or else
whenever
rely

believe
unless
but
whatever
go
get
falling
going
since
when
success
had
should
1. On the .. to the town there is a beautiful wood.
2. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the .. of her children.
3. Would you .. turning the T.V on now ?
4. Paris lies .. the River Seine.
5. .. I ask him for the money he owes me, he says he will bring it in a few days, but I dont think he has
got it at all.
6. I knew him .. I was a child.
7. I walked as calmly as I could .. they thought I was a thief.
8. Take this road and you will .. at the hotel in five minutes.
9. I would like to offer a small .. to anyone who finds my missing dogs.
10. You really cant .. a thing that woman says.
11. He is such a naught child ; its amazing what his mother lets him .. away with.
12. The little girl wouldnt go into the sea . .. . her father went too.
13. The noise of the traffic prevented me from .. to sleep.
14. The train will be leaving in five minutes so you .. better hurry up.
15. He was very bored by the .. of his English exam.
II. Đọc kĩ các đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi phía dới mỗi đoạn.

Passage 1
After many days alone at sea, Joshua Slocum saw a sailor steering his ship. It was the captain of the Pinta, one of
Columbuss ship. in writing of his round-the-world journey in the 1980s Slocum told of how real the captain seemed.
Sir Ernest Shacleton told a similar story. He and two friends were tramping thirty six miles across South Geogia,
Antarctica, in 1914. They became aware of a fourth member of the group. It guided them across the snow, rock, and ice of
the island. No one knows yet why people, alone or with others, imagine such companions. When we find the reason, it will
be important, especially to astronauts and deep-sea explorers, who must work in lonely places. It may also explain why
children often tell of unreal playmates.
1. Who did Joshua Slocum think he saw ?
2. What did he write about this company in his book ?
3. Who else described another imaginary companion ?
4. What did the companion do ?
5. In what situation did the three men feel a fourth presence ?
Passage 2
One of the features of London is the number of big stores, most of which are to be found in or near the West End. They are
big buildings, many stories high, in them you may buy almost anything you want, from a box of matches to a car.
You can spend hours wandering about one of these stores, and you will probably lose your way while you are doing so, in
spite of notices pointing the way to the lifts and entrances.
If you have been in the stores so long that you feel hungry, you will not need to leave the building, for nearly all the big
stores have cafes, snackbars or restaurants. You can ring up a friend from a telephone box and you may call at the theater
agency to book a seat for an evening show.


Although the shops usually close at 5:30 or 6:00 p.m, on Thursday the West End stores and most other shops there stay
open as late as 8 o’clock. A large number of people come to town from London Suburbs on Thursday for a special shopping
evening.
1. Where are most of the big stores situated in London ?
2. What can you buy in the big stores ?
3. Name three facilities offered by the stores ?
4. Why do people come to shop in the West End on Thursday ?

5. What kind of notices can you see ?
Passage 3
John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States from 1825 to 1829, is today recognized for masterful
statesmanship and diplomacy. He dedicated his life to public services, both presidency and in the various other political
offices he held. Through his political career, he demonstrated his strong belief in freedom of speech, the anti slavery cause,
and the right of Americans to be free from European and Asian domination.
1. Who is John Quincy Adams ?
2. For what is he recognized today ?
3. For what did he dedicate his life ?
4. In his political career, what was his strong belief ?
5. How long did he serve as the president of the United States ?
Passage 4
Would you like a robot in your house ? It is now generally accepted that in the future, robots will take over many of your
tasks, especially jobs of a repetitive nature. But it is doubted if robots will ever be able to do any of the more creative types
of work or if people would want them to. In the house, robots would probably be used to do the cleaning, table laying,
scrubbing and washing up. But it is considered to be unlikely so far that they will be used to do the cooking, at least not in
the near future. Robots in the house might not be creative enough to do the cooking, plan the meals and so on. They would
be used as slaves, and people would be freed to do more things that they are interested in.
1. What kind of job can a robot do ?
2. What is a doubt about robots ?
3. Why should robots used as slaves ?
4. What does the word “they” refer to ?
5. Robots can’t do the cooking as they are too slow. ( true or false ? )
III. T×m mét tõ thÝch hîp ®Ó ®iÒn vµo mçi chç trèng trong ®o¹n v¨n sau ®©y.
At sixteen Henry Vincent was separated from his family as the result of the war. He wandered aimlessly from
…………………..… country to another. finally setting down in Australia, ……………….. … … he trained …………………..
… an electrics engineer. He established ………………..… … own business but it called for so much work that marrige was
out of the …………………..… .
His retirement suddenly made him realized ………………..… … lonely he was and he decided to ………………….. … up
a hobby. With his interest …………………..… electronics, amateur radio seemed a natural choice. He installed his own

equipment and obtained a license and hic call sign, which is the set of letters and numbers used to help ourslelf when making
radio contact with other radio amateurs all ………………..… … the world.


IV. Sử dụng từ và cụm từ đã cho để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. It / too / busy / go out / fish / friends.
2. Going to study abroad / exoensive / however / the degree / more valuable.
3. My class / situate / 3th floor of this building.
4. His daughter / naughty / that / no one / teach.
5. The English teachers / him / not / go to class / late.
6. It / important / get up early / if / you / have / a good health.
7. At 18 / I have / leave home / live / study / Hanoi.
8. We / want / students / hand in their tests / time.
9. You / better / go / bed / early / not / stay / late.
10. You / decide / future / no one / do / because / they / not / able / to do instead.
V. Viết lại các câu sau sao cho nghĩa không đổi bắt đầu bằng các từ gợi ý.
1. He says there is more coffee, however, there isnt more coffee.
Although
2. I am not as tall as my wife.
My wife
3. Mary will not go out as her father doesnt let her out.
If
4. The civil officer will be more industrious if the salary is higher.
Unless
5. Hanoi is such a beautiful capital city that we cant help watching it.
Hanoi capital city
6. The robber took away his purse as fast as possible.
Het purse
7. John has not had his hair cut for over six months.
It is

8. My husband doesnt leave the car keys. so I cant pick him up at the station.
If
9. The bus takes longer than the train.
The train
10. I asked the hotel porter to wake me up at 8:00 the next morning.
Please
VI. Dịch các câu sau đây sang tiếng việt.
1. Suddenly communication and knowledge improved greatly. People sent letters and news by horse and carriage. Later the
mail went by train and then by airplane.

2. A large amount of air pollution in cities comes from sources other than industry, mainly automobiles, home heating, and
garbage disposal.

3. Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication.

4. Burglars have stolen two paintings on Monday night.


5. Some people always have difficulty waking up.
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i. Chọn từ và cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.
except
at
few
encouraged
apart
may be
shop
usual
all

which
to lock
to
with
arrive
come
a few
looking
acarce
first
short
taking
acceptong
about
description
information
newstand
must be
without
common
what
1. You can get this newspaper at any in the city.
2. Most people prefer spending money earning it.
3. Hes got a very luxurious car. He rich.
4. Did you remember the house when you got out ?
5. Because her argument was so confusing people inderstood him.
6. My wife and I have much problem in the invitation to your daughters wedding.
7. It is knowledge in the village that they quarrel violently several times a week.
8. The bank wont lend you the money some guarantee that you will pay it back.
9. Could you lend me some money ? I am very of cash at the moment.

10. I was just to go out when you phoned.
11. when he heard the very terrible noise he asked me was going on.
12. Take this road and you will at the hotel in five minutes.
13. This is the of the bicyclw which was stolen.
14. Driving in London is supposed to be confusing but I didnt find it at difficult.
15. from John, all the sutdents said they should go.
II. Đọc kĩ các đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi phía dới mỗi đoạn.
Passage 1
For me, every week begins the same. I get up at 7, I take a bath, I have breakfast, I catch the bus to school, I go to lessons
I dont hate this daily routine, but it isnt thrilling. In the evening, however, I drive Formula 1 cars, build enormous cities
and defend my planet against my aliens, I play computer games, I forget about the boring aspects of my life. It is like
entering a different world. That is why I love them so much.
1. What does the person in the passage do
2. What time does he get up ?
3. What does the word It refer to ?
4. What does he say about his routine ?
5. Why does he love playing computer games ?
Passage 2
Computer games are interesting. because they often contain stories and characters. The games are getting better all the
time, but they are also getting more expensive. The only thing I dont like is the cost. New games are often around $50.
My interest in computer games has taught me a lot about computer graphics. I want to study computing at college, and
learn how to design and progam games. Eventually, Id like to start my own software company, creating and testing new
games. That way, I could spend all day doing what I love most.
1. Why are computer games interesting ?
2. What do we know about new games ?
3. What has computer games taught him ?


4. Which business would he like to do in the future ?
5. Why is he interested in this business ?

Passage 3
Agricultural scientists in Switzerland have demonstrated the long-term effects of organic farming methods. Organic
farming methods use no man-made chemicls to increase crops or control insects and diseases. The study show that organic
fields produced fewer crops , on average, than other fields. However, the scientists say the organic methods impoved the
health of the soil and used half as much energy.
It was one of the longest-running studies of its kind. The Swiss scientists compared the effects of organic and traditional
farming methods over a period of more than twenty years. They grew crops on four fields of land in Switzerland.
1. What have agricultural scientists in Switzerland done ?
2. What did the study show ?
3. What is the advantage of the organic methods ?
4. How did they carry out the study ?
5. How long did the study last ?
Passage 4
Fresh water is necessary for life on Earth. People need for everyday activities and to produce food. Water is also important
for energy production and the health of Earths environment system.
The United Naitons is organizing a series of events to increase concern about water issues. UN officials have declared twothousand-three, the international year of fresh water. The goal of the campaign is to build support for policies to use water
more wisely.
Water was one of the issues discussed at the UN Millenium Summit two years ago. Leaders said they work work to cut the
number of people without safe drinking water in half by two-thousand-fifteen. Officials renewed that goal last year at the
Summit on Sustainable Development, in Johaunesburg, South Africa. They also promised to cut in half the number of people
without safe systems to treat waste by two-thousand-fifteen.
1. What is water used for ?
2. Why has the UN declared 2003 the international year of fresh water ?
3. What did the leaders plan to do at the UN Millenium Summit ?
4. What did officials do last years ?
5. What is the best tittle for the passage ?
III. Tìm một từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau đây.
For many , scientists have warned that smoking tobaco is bad for your . Yet people
around the continue to smoke. The World Health Organization estimates that five
million people around the world die each year the effect of smoking. That unmber is increasing. WHO

officials say tobaco use kill than eight million people a year by 2020 if nothing is to
control the problem. In the United States, more than forty-six adults currently . American health experts
tobaco use is a leading preventable cause of death the United States.
IV. Sử dụng từ và cụm từ đã cho để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. Oxford / be / ninety kilometers / London.
2. The River Thames / run / through / it.


3. Land / low / but / there / be / hills / to / West.
4. Much / city / be / old / and / very beautiful.
5. More / 110.000 people / have / home / oxford.
6. But / some months / years / there / be / lot / more people / city.
7. Thousands / students / come / other town / for parts / year.
8. The city / be important / center / work / shopping / nightlife.
9. It / famous / fine building / museum / park / and / garden.
10. Oxford / be / interesting / city / and / visitors / fall / in love / it.
V. ViÕt l¹i c¸c c©u sau sao cho nghÜa kh«ng ®æi b¾t ®Çu b»ng c¸c tõ gîi ý.
1. We got lost because we didn’t have a map.
If
2. Without the sun, There would be no kinds of energy.
If
3. As she was tired out after her long walk, she went to bed early.
Being
4. Some one has suggested abolishing income tax.
It
5. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
6. They’ll have to change the date of the meeting again.
The date
7. Would you like me to fininsh the work tonight ?
I will

8. It isn’t necessary for you to finish by Sunday.
You
9. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
This is
10. “I don’t think Mary will come,”said John.
John doubted
VI. DÞch c¸c c©u sau ®©y sang tiÕng viÖt.
1. Experts say deaths from infectious diseases can be greatly reduced at very little cost with the use of some common
medicines.

2. The UN Population Fund says vaccine medicines can prevent the childhood disease measles.

3. Air pollution levels have decreased during the past twenty years because of better enforcement of clean air laws.

4. Eighty percent of small businesses which are an important part of every free market economy are now owned by women.

5. Women must do more to gain economic equality and to improve part the education of girls and women around the world.


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i. Chọn từ và cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.
go
likely
said
by
eaten
reaching
thinking of
injury
look after

fewer
told
attend
arriving
to
basis
coming
possible
less
to reach
wound
served
look for
thinking
keep
information
condition
cancelled
follow
till
delayed
1. The English test has been put off .. next Friday.
2. Breakfast is .. in the dining room from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
3. The nurses in this hospital always .. the patients very carefully.
4. The swimmer failed .. the shore.
5. We are .. going to Australia for our holidays.
6. He is .. to visit us if he know where we live.
7. Anne . ... the news to everyone.
8, I want to know more about the English political system .
9. On .. in London, Smith went to see the House of Parliament.

10. Students are expected to .. their classes regularly.
11. Ten years ago there was .. traffic in Hanoi than nowadays.
12. We cannot judge a person simply on the .. of his education.
13. Owing to the storm, the flight was .. for one and a half hours.
14. Here is the money I promised, he said, I always .. promises.
15. The car was badly smashed up, but the driver got away without serious .. .
II. Đọc kĩ các đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi phía dới mỗi đoạn.
Passage 1
Children can start school at three or four if there is a play school near their house. All children start primary school by the
age of five. If their parents want to pay for their school. They can attend a private school but all children have the righr to go
to a state school. Later they will go to a secondary school until they are sixteen. If they do not want to stop, they can
continue their further education at a university or polytechnic where they will study acadamic subjects. They can also go to a
college where they can study more practical subjects like art or engineering.
1. What is the first school a child can go to.
2. If a boy is seventeen years old, what short of school is he attending ?
3. What sort of school do all the children have the right to go to ?
4. When can children leave a secondary school ?
5. Where does a school leaver go to study engineering ?
Passage 2
Some people think a camping holiday is a good idea when you want to get away from other people. But usually they are
able to find a camping site they really like. Sometimes they can manage to find an empty place in the forest only after they
have spent hours looking for it. And the police will probably come in a few minutes and tell them they cannot camp
anywhere they like. They will probably have to go to a crowded camping site somewhere. And the problem is still there ;
they cannot get away from other people, to be all on themselves and to enjoy the quietness.
1. What do people often do when they want to get away from other people ?
2. Is it easy for them to find a camping site they like ?


3. How long does it take to find an empty place in the forest ?
4. What will the police probably tell them to do ?

5. Why don’t people want to move to a crowded camping site ?
Passage 3
In 1783, two French brothers built the first balloon to take people into the air. One hundred and twenty years later, in
1903, the Wright bothers built the first plane with an engine and flew in it. This was in the United States. Then in 1818, the
US post office began the first airmail service.
Airplanes changed a lot in the next thirty years. Then in the 1950s , Airplanes became much faster bacause they had jet
engines.
In 1976, the concord was built in the UK and Fance. It is the fastest passenger plane in the world and it can fly at 2.500
kilometers an hour.
1. What did the two French brothers build the first balloon for ?
2. Who built the first plane with an engine ?
3. When did the US Post Office start the first airmail service ?
4. Why did airplanes become much faster in the 1950s ?
5. What is the speed of the fastest passenger plane in the world ?
Passage 4
The growth of public libraries in Britain goes back to 1850, when the public libraries act ( largely due to the work of
Scottish Willian Edward ) authorized municipalities to levy a small raise for the fancing of libraries. Today, the local libray
usually provides a reading room, a reference library and a lending library. for the use of facilities no charge is made. Though
regional co-operation and that of the national cantral library it is possible to borrow books that may not be available at the
local library.
Schools, universities, technical insitutes, professional associations and similar organizations also maintain libraries of
reference or for borrowing.
1. When did the public library of Brittian begin to develop ?
2. What are the tree facilities you can find in a public library ?
3. Do you have to pay for these facilities ?
4. Why is it possible to borrow books that may not be available at the local library ?
5. What institutes, besides public libraries, have books for reference ?
III. T×m mét tõ thÝch hîp ®Ó ®iÒn vµo mçi chç trèng trong ®o¹n v¨n sau ®©y.
The leaning tower of Pisa is one of the most famous buildings in the …………………….. .It is famous not because of its
beauty, but because it leans dangerously to one …………………….. . Each year the tower attracts thousands of

………………….. … from all over the world.
Today the …………………….. leans to the south and also carves towards the north. It is said that the tower has leaned
more than 17 feet. Over the past ………………….. … , various proposals have been ………………….. … to stop the tower
from leaning further and to prevent its collapse. Some people would like to pull it down and rebuild it on stronger
foundations. ………………….. … have suggested pouring concrete around the base of the tower to stop from leaning
further. If nothing is …………………….. , the tower might collapse very ………………….. … . But until it is rebuilt or
strengthened, it will remain as ………………….. … of the most fascinating architectural mistakes in the world.


IV. Sử dụng từ và cụm từ đã cho để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. In the U.S.A / many criminals / become / as famous as / politicians.
2. You / hear / story / Edward Chambers Dodson ?
3. He / lead / secret life / as a / bank robber / when / he / younger.
4. It be / nice change / get out / Hanoi / spend / some time / country.
5. There / be / some factories / on / other side / city.
6. Their children / interested in / read / book / history / georaphy.
7. It / be / important / tourist guides / learn / English / Chinese.
8. I / phone / station / make sure / time / train / yesterday.
9. Meeting / be held / six oclock / Monday evening.
10. John / have / leg broken / while play / football / this morning.
V. Viết lại các câu sau sao cho nghĩa không đổi bắt đầu bằng các từ gợi ý.
1. He hasnt ridden a horse before.
It is
2. I dont have enough money to buy this car.
I wish
3. She wants someone to make her a new dress.
She wants to have
4. The British have just recalled their ambassador.
The British ambassador
5. We really ought to go home now.

Its time
6. It is not necessay to send this letter today.
You dont have
7. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
Apples are usually not
8. The Browns are very pleased to be going away on holiday soon.
The Browns are looking
9. He was too week to lift that box.
He was not
10. My friend didnt visit you because she was away on business.
If my friend
VI. Dịch các câu sau đây sang tiếng việt.
1. English has borrowed words from many languages, but mostly form French.
2. Every year, thousands of Vietnamese students go to Australia to learn English and other subjects.
3. Mr. Smith spent the weekend in the countryside as he didnt have to go to the office on Sunday.
4. In this city, smoking is prohibited in theaters, cinemas as well as in laboratories where there may be a fire hazard.


5. The Olympics held in different countries every four years usually start with the arrival in the stadium of a torch lighted on
Mount Olympus.
Đề NăM 2004 ( 8 )
i. Chọn từ và cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.
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1. In some countries, it is .. to ask about other peoples income.
2. What did he say in the letter ? I really cant .. it out.
3. Have you finished .. the essay ?
4. .. he worked hard, he failed to pass the examinations.
5. In Marys .. , it is essential to eat a big breakfast.
6. In big cities, traffic is always .. .
7. Father makes .. that all the lights are off before he goes to bed.
8. The Second World War .. in 1939.

9. The flat .. of three rooms, with a kitchen and a bathroom.
10. It was the largest experiment we have ever performed. It .. six hours.
11. .. they decided not to go to Dalat for their holidays.
12. How long does it .. to travel from Leeds to London ?
13. Our neighbours will .. our house when we are away.
14. We cant understand why he avoided .. to us.
15. My brother is going to .. his suit dry-cleaned.
II. Đọc kĩ các đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi phía dới mỗi đoạn.
Passage 1
The coach was brand new, but the window was filthy and the floor was covered with rubbish from the last tour. Our
courier, Sandra, got off on time and there were no delays on the journey there or back. Sandra spoke fluent Spanish, and was
obviously an old hand at this particular tour. On the whole, she didnt socialize much with the group, but did manage to sort
out any problem as it rose. The hotel was comfortable, and about 3 kilometers from the beach, and the food was good and
well cooked.
1. What was the coach like ?
2. What complaint did the writer make about the coach ?
3. Find a group of words in the passage which mean that Sandra was an experienced courier ?
4. Was the courier well mixed with the group ?
5. How was the tour organized ?
Passage 2
Mr. Brown was walking down the street. He saw a small boy trying to reach the the doorbell of the house. The boy stood
on his tiptoes. Then he jumbed up as high as he could. But he could not reach the bell.
Let me help you, said Mr. Brown.
Mr. Brown rang the bell. Turning to the boy, he said Well, Billy, what now ?.
I dont know what youre going to do, said Billy, but I am going to run !
1. Where was Mr. Brown going ?
2. What did he see ?


3. What couldnt the boy do ?

4. What did Mr. Brown do for him ?
5. In your opinion, Why did the boy want to run away ?
Passage 3
At midnight on the new years eve, people in Rome throw out all the things they no longer want, The street are filled with
old chairs, beds, clothes, and dishes. In Madrid the new year comes in more quietly. People flock to the main sqare. Each
holds a bag of grapes. As the clock strikes twelve, the people eat the grapes one for each stroke.
In Tokyo, people eat noodles on the new years eve. This food is said to bring longl life. Early the next morning families
climb Mount Fuji. There they watch the first sunrise of the new year.
1. What do people in Rome do on the new years eve ?
2. What do people in Madrid go to on the new years eve ?
3. What do they do there ?
4. What do people in Tokyo eat on the new years eve ?
5. What do they do early the next morning ?
Passage 4
A solar eclpise occurs when the Mount moves in front of the Sun and hides at least some part of the Sun from the Earth. In
a partial eclpise, the moon covers part of the Sun ; in an annular eclipse, the moon covers the center of the Sun, leaving a
bright ring of light around the moon : in a total eclipse, the Sun is completely covered by the Moon.
It seems rather improbably that a celestail body the size of the Moon could completely block out the trememdously
immense Sun, as happens during a total eclipse, but this is exactly what happens. Although the Moon is considerably smaller
in size than the Sun, the Moon is able to cover the Sun because of their relative distances from the Earth.
1. How many types of solar eclpise are there ? What are they ?
2. In which type of eclpise is the Sun entirely covered ?
3. How big is the Moon compared with the Sun ?
4. What does their in Paragraph 2 refer to ?
5. Despite its size, why is the Moon able to block out the Sun ?
III. Tìm một từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau đây.
He was born in a very poor part of London. His father .. a comedian and his mother worked
.. a dancer and a singer. However, .. of them was very successful and the family had
very .. money. At one time they were .. poor that his and his brothers had only one
pair of shoes .. them and they had to take turns wearing them. The first time he himself earned any

money .. dancing and singing, he was only five years old. He did many kinds of jobs, but what he loved
.. was working in the theater. He died in Switzerland in 1977 .. the age of 88.
.. is now a statue of him in Leicester Square, the city of his birth and upbringing.
IV. Sử dụng từ và cụm từ đã cho để viết thành câu hoàn chỉnh.
1. It / take / two hours / go / Ho Chi Minh City / air.
2. These children / too / young / go / school.


3. I / work / this office / since / friend / move / Haiphong.
4. My daughter / start / work / company / five years / ago.
5. These English teachers / be / Uniteds States / many times.
6. It / be / necessary / scientists / learn / foreign language.
7. At sixteen / Henry / separate / his family / as a result of / the Civil War.
8. We decide / go for / short walk / before / sit down / lunch.
9. Please give me / ring / let / me / know / whether / you / come / or / not.
10. You / mind / type / this letter / me / please ?
V. ViÕt l¹i c¸c c©u sau sao cho nghÜa kh«ng ®æi b¾t ®Çu b»ng c¸c tõ gîi ý.
1. He was too young to vote at the election.
He was not
2. Her father forced her to go to bed in time.
She
3. He didn’t go to the concert because he was ill.
If he
4. My mother can’t cook as well as I do.
I am
5. My daughter started learning English when she was six years old.
My daughter
6. The shop is going to repair the radio for us next week.
We are going
7. The car was so expensive that I didn’t buy it.

The car
8. My university has four departments.
There
9. Remember to ring me as soon as you arrive in London.
Don’t
10. “You stole my best cassette, Jack !” said Margaret.
Margaret accused
VI. DÞch c¸c c©u sau ®©y sang tiÕng viÖt.
1. At first I didn’t realize her because she had changed a lot.
2. Having passed the final exams, he was in high spirits.
3. Prior to the victory in Dien Bien Phu in 1954, Ho Chi Minh brought people’s attention to the national liberation movement
with his newspapers “Viet Nam Doc Lap” and “Nhan Dan”.

4. Because of energy crisis, scientists in the oil-consuming nations have become increasingly interested in the potential of
solar energy.

5. The Red Cross helps organize efforts among its member societies. It is mainly responsible for health and aid projects.


Đề NăM 2005 ( 9 )
i. Chọn từ và cụm từ thích hợp để điền vào mỗi chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau.
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1. .. there was much dust in the mine, he was ill. considerably,
2. This lecture me to tears.
3. I expect that he will get there.. .
4. The last time I was in London .. 1999.
5. If I had known he was sick, I would visited him.
6. Is this the only way to reach the city . ?
7. There is always trouble .. they come to visit us.
8. He never suspected that the money had .. stolen.
9. I have never seen .. in my life.
10. Is this essential to meet your aunt . the station ?
11. He is considered to be the father of .
12. The value of sterling has fallen in the past weeks.
13. Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.
14. That dress has only the slightest mark it.
15. He .. on a full apology.
II. Đọc kĩ các đoạn văn sau và trả lời các câu hỏi phía dới mỗi đoạn.
Passage 1
Most people think of deserts as dry, flat areas with little vegetation and little or no rainfall, but this is hardly true. Many
deserts have varied geographical formations and a permanent source of water. Although deserts do not receive a high

amount of rainfall to be classified as a desert, an area must get less than twenty-five centimeters of rainfall per year.. There
are many plants that thrive on only small amount of water, and deserts are often full of such plant life.
Desert plants have a variety of mechanisms for obtaining the water needed for survival. Some plants, such as cactus are
able to store large amounts of water in their leaves or sterms ; after a rainfall these plants absorb a large supply of water to
last until the next rainfall. Other plants, such as the mesquites have extraordinary deep root systems that allow them to obtain
water from far below the deserts arid surface.
1. What do most people think about deserts ?
2. What is actually true about deserts ?
3. When is an area called a desert ?
4. According to the passage, do all deserts plants have the same mechanisms for obtaining the water needed for survival ?
5. How do mesquites obtain water for their survival ?
Passage 2
In England boys and girls go to school five days a week. They dont go to school on Saturdays and Sundays.
Lessons usually begins at nine oclock. Each lesson lasts forty minutes. At ten past eleven they have a quarter of an hours
break in which they drink milk. Then they have two lessons more. After that they have a lunch break. In some schools they
call it dinner-time. Some pupils go home for lunch or dinner, but many pupils have it at school. At two oclock school begins
again there are two more lessons. For the next forty minutes they do some of their homework or have a club meeting or play
games like football. After a quarter past four they go home.
1. How often do school children in England go to school a week ?
2. At what time do lessons begin in the morning ?