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NĂM HỌC: 2015- 2016
Môn: TIẾNG ANH

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề
(Đề thi có 08 trang)
-------------------------SECTION A (8 points)
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. decided
Question 2: A. stork

B. engaged
B. form

C. expected
D. attracted
C. work
D. force

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of primary stress in each of the following question.
Question 3: A. represent
Question 4: A. activity
Question 5:A. inexpensive

B. discover
B. epidemic

B. psychiatry

C. experience
C. philosopher
C. patriotic

D. adventure
D. significance
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: Is this the address ________ you want the package sent?
A. that
B. where
C. to which
D. which
Question 7: My father is very busy. ______, he is always willing to give a hand with the housework.
A. However
B. Despite
C. Therefore
D. Although
Question 8 She ________ the flowers. If she had, they wouldn’t have died.
A. may not have watered
B. shouldn’t have watered
C. can’t have watered
D. might not have watered
Question 9: My cat would not have bitten the toy fish___________ it was made of rubber.
A. if she should known
B. if she has known C. had she known

D. if she knew
Question 10: Take the number 7 bus and get ________ at Forest Road.
A. down
B. up
C. off
D. outside
Question 11: By December, Tim _____ enough money to buy a mountain bike.
A. saves
B. will save
C. has saved
D. will have saved
Question 12: . I love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful______ smile.
A. childlike
B. childish
C. childhood
D. childless
Question 13: Petrol is _______ it used to.
A. twice as expensive as
B. twice expensive more than
C. twice more than expensive
D. more expensive than twice
Question 14: John and Nora said that they would attend their aunt’s birthday party, but none of them
_______.


A. turned over

B. took over

C. turned up

D. took up

Question 15: The ____________ ( GDP) is increasing faster and faster.
A. Gross Domestic Production
B.Gross Domestic Product
C. General Domestic Product
D.Growth Domestic Production
Question 16: It’s too dark. I can’t go ______________ reading.
A. off
B. up
C. on
D. out
Question 17: I told her I understood what she was feeling as we were both after all….................
____
A. in a similar take
B. in a similar find
C. in the same boat
D. in a similar case
Question 18: What a lovely baby! He certainly___________ her mother.
A. looks after
B. takes after
C. names after
D. makes after
Question 19: We had ____________ walked in the door ____ the phone rang.
A. no sooner/when
B. hardly/when
C. hardly/ than
D. scarely/ than
Question 20: English is ____________ used all over the World.

A. wide
B. width
C.widely
D.widen
Question 21: Your fare, accommodation and meals are all
in the price of this holiday.
A. included
B. collected
C. enclosed
D. composed
Question 22: Cindy wanted to drive her best friend to have dinner at an Italian restaurant but her car
couldn't start. Therefore, she had to borrow one from Nancy. Choose the most suitable response to fill
in the blank in the following exchange.
- Cindy: "Would you mind lending me your car?"
- Nancy: " _____."
A. Yes. Here it is
B. Yes, let's
C. Great
D. No, not at all
Question 23: We bought some _______glasses.
A. German lovely old

B. German old lovely

C. lovely old German

D. old lovely German

Question 24: "Your parents must be proud of your result at school". - "_______"
A. Sorry to hear that.

B. I am glad you like it.
C. Thanks. It's certainly encouraging.
D. Of course
Mark the letter A, B, C or 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 25: An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the
League of Red Cross Societies in 1991.
A. started
B. helped
C. treated
D. dedicated
Question 26: In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded
soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.
A. mounted
B. excited
C. devoted
D. interested
Question 27: Please give me some advice to buy suitable books for my ten-year-old girl.
A. recommendation
B. information
C. fiction
D.interest
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 from 28 to 37.


It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What
causes extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a changed environment, it may perish. The
exact causes of a species’ death vary from situation to situation. Rapid ecological change may render an
environment hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change and a species may not be able

to adapt. Food Resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then cause problems
for a species requiring these resources. Other species may become better adapted to an environment,
resulting in competition and, ultimately, in the death of a species.
The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent
analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same time – a
mass extinction. One of the best-known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago
with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life. Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the
one that occurred 225 million years ago. When approximately 95 percent of all species died, mass
extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the
close interrelationship of many species. If, for example, something were to happen to destroy much of
the plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, affection even organisms not
living in the oceans. Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction.
One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years
have tended to be more intense every 26 million years. This periodic extinction might be due to
intersection of the Earth’s orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some
researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may be
eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason. A species’ survival may have nothing to do
with its ability or inability to adapt. If so, some of evolutionary history may reflect a sequence of
essentially random events.
Question 28. The word “it” in line 2 refers to
A. environment
B. species

C. extinction

D. 99 percent

Question 29. The word “ultimately” in line 6 is closest in meaning to
A. exceptionally

B. dramatically

C. eventually

D. unfortunately

Question 30. What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth’s history?
A. They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms.
B. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
C. They have caused rapid change in the environment.
D. They are no longer in existence.
Question 31. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from rapid
ecological change?
A. Temperature changes

B. Availability of food resources

C. Introduction of new species

D. Competition among species

Question 32. The word “demise” in line 10 is closest in meaning to


A. change

B. recovery

C. help

D. death

Question 33. Why is “plankton” mentioned in line 14?
A. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species
B. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction.
C. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the
ocean
D. To point out that certain species could never become extinct.
Question 34. According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that
A. extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history.
B. extinctions on Earth have generally been massive
C. there has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history.
D. dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed.
Question 35. The word “finding” in line 16 is closest in meaning to
A. published information

B. research method

C. ongoing experiment

D. scientific discovery

Question 36. Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned
in paragraph 3?
A. Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it
B. Evidence to support the theory has recently been found.
C. The theory is no longer seriously considered.
D. Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate.
Question 37 . In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species’
survival?

A. It reflects the interrelationship of many species.
B. It may depend on chance events.
C. It does not vary greatly from species to species
D. It is associated with astronomical conditions.
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 from 38 to 47.
THE TRADE IN RHINO HORN
Last year thieves broke into a Scottish castle and stole only one thing: a rhino horn, which is at 1.5
metres, was the longest in the world. In China, pharmaceutical factories have been building up (38)
_______ of antiques made from rhino horn, for the sole purpose of smashing them to powder to make


the (39) ________ ingredient of many of their medicines. And in Africa poachers continue to die in the
(40) ________ for the black rhino.
Recently, conservationists have met to (41) ________ a campain to persuade countries where rhino
horn is still a part of the traditional medicine to switch to substitutes. The biggest (42) ________ to the
survival of the rhinoceros is the refusal of certain countries to enforce a ban on domestic (43) ________
in rhino horn.
The rhino horn is included in many aids for disorders ranging from fevers to nosebleeds. Horn, like
fingernails, is made of keratin and has no proven medicinal (44) _________. Traditional substitutes,
such as horn from buffalo or antelope, are regarded as second best.
The battle is (45) ________ to be winnable. But it may be harder than the battle against the trade in
ivory, for there is a (46) ________ between the two commodities. Ivory is a luxury, while rhino horn,
people believe, could (47) ________ the life of their child.
38. A. bundles
B. collections
C. amounts
D. groups
39. A. real
B. actual

C. essential
D. true
40. A. tight
B. chance
C. search
D. race
41. A. design
B. plan
C. programme
D. form
42. A. threat
B. danger
C. disaster
D. menace
43. A. business
B. commerce
C. selling
D. trading
44. A. capacity
B. property
C. control
D. powers
45. A. thought
B. dreamed
C. imagined
D. viewed
46. A. variation
B. comparison
C. gap
D. difference

47. A. make
B. save
C. help
D. survive
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 48. The workers were made work really hard, but their wages were low.
A
B
C
D
Question 49. Some methods to prevent soil erosion are ploughing parallel with the slopes of hills, to
A
B
C
plant trees on unproductive land, and rotating crops.
D
Question 50. More and 90 percent of the calcium in the human body is in the skeleton.
A
B
C
D
Question 51. Even on the most careful prepared trip, problems will sometimes happen.
A
B
C
D
Question 52. One of the students who are being considered for the scholarship are from this
A
B

C
D
university.
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 53: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.
A. failed to pay

B. paid in full


C. had a bad personality
D. was paid much money
Question 54: They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
A. vicious
B. warmhearted
C. callous
D. coldblooded
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 from 55 to 64.
The United States Department of Education describes " giftedness" as exceptionally advanced
performance or the potential for outstanding performance in intellectual, creative leadership, artistic, or
specific academic fields. Children who demonstrate outstanding talents come from all social, cultural,
and economic groups.
Educators believe that gifted students require special education services because their learning
needs differ significantly from those of the general population. They learn more rapidly and are able to
understand more abstract and complex ideas. They are also able to trasform existing knowledge into
new and useful forms, and to create new knowledge recognized for its originality, complexity, and
elegance. Speccial education services and facilities for gifted children may enhance these abilities. In
addition, some gifted learners may require special counseling services to address social or emotional

adjustment issues that are complicated by their exceptional abilities.
Many regular elementary and secondary schools in the United states offer special programs
designed specifically to meet the needs of gifted students. Some schools provide specialized education
programs to gifted children exclusively. These schools offer advanced education in mathematics,
science, technology, the arts, or other academic disciplines. Many school districts rely on intelligence
tests to identify gifted students. However, most guidelines for determining giftedness recommend the
use of a combination of standardized test scores, rating systems developed by individual schools,
classroom observation records, and performance assessments.
Gifted children may study a specially modified curriculum or may progress through academic
subjects at an accelerated pace. Acceleration involves adapting aducation programs so that students
may progress through particular subject materrial quicker than usual. These modifications may take
place within the regular classroom setting or they may involve changing the child's placement in
school. Some gifted children gain early entrance to kindergarten, skip grades, enter college earlier than
usual, or take specific courses with older children. Ideal programs for gifted students consider the
individual needs of children and offer multiple options for services. These programs generally involve
both advanced course materials and acceleration.
Question 55. Gifted children come from _________.
A. homogenous race

B. different backgrounds

C. specific economic groups

D. different careers

Question 56. Among the various qualities, gifted children are believed to be able to learn fast and
__________.
A. apply knowledge creatively

B. create new learning methods

C. find out new knowledge

D. behave themselves well


Question 57. the word "existing" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. up-to-date

B. fashionable

C. permanent

D. present

Question 58. The word "enhance" in paragraph 2 can be replaced with __________.
A. turn up

B. further improve

C. encourage

D. strongly implant

Question 59. Some gifted learners' exceptional abilities may __________.
A. deprive them of certain opportunities

B. bring them great success

C. help them solve difficult problems

D. cause certain trouble for them

Question 60. In order to help gifted children, some schools __________.
A. provide them with coaching

B. give them exclusive programs

C. isolate them from the rest

D. provide them with international programs

Question 61. Special services are provided to some problematic gifted children to __________.
A. help them cope with social and emotional difficulties
B. make them forget about social and emotional problems
C. concentrate on their studies and their school
D. help them accomplish their academic objectives
Question 62. The word "disciplines" in paragraph 3 mostly means __________.
A. violations

B. penalties

C. rules

D. subjects

Question 63. Giftedness can be meansured by means of __________.
A. class observations

B. specialized assessments

C. psychology specialists

D. recorded observations

Question 64. Giftedness is described to include exceptionally advanced performance in __________.
A. academic area

B. leadership ability

C. various fields

D. intellectual fields

SECTION B ( 2 points)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence
printed before it. Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Question 1: She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
However………………………………………………………………………..
Question 2: “I’ sorry I didn’t phone you earlier.” Jill said.
Jill apologized………………………………………………………………......


Question 3: Without Jack’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to move the table.
If. ………………………………………………………………………….........
Question 4: Immediately after his arrival home, a water-heater exploded.
Hardly…………………………………………………………………………..
Question 5: People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.
Paper…………………………………………………………………………..

II. In about 140 words, write a paragraph about how to protect endangered animals. Write your
paragraph on your answer sheet.
The following prompts might be helpful to you.
- Introducing some problems that affect endangered species
- Suggesting some possible measures to solve these problems
_____________________ The end ________________________


+ KEYS:
SECTION A: ( 8 points)
1. B.
2. C
6. C
7. A
11. D
12. A
16. C
17. C
21. A
22. D
26. C
27. A
31.C
32. D
36. A
37. B
41. B
42. A
46. D
47. B

51. C
52. D
56. A
57. D
61. A
62. D

3. A
8. C
13. A
18. B
23. C
28. B
33. A
38. D
43. D
48. B
53. A
58. B
63. B

4. B
9. C
14. C
19. B
24. C
29. C
34. A
39. C
44. B

49. D
54. B
59. D
64. C

5. A
10. C
15. B
20. C
25. A
30. D
35. D
40. C
45. A
50. A
55. B
60. B

SECTION B: ( 2 points)
Part I:
1. However hard she works, she never seems to succeed
2. Jill apologized (to me) for not phoning me earlier.
3. If it hadn’t been for Jack’s help/ Jack hadn’t helped me, I wouldn’t have been able to
move the table.
4. Hardly had he arrived home when a water-heater exploded.
5. Paper is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D.
Part II: Writing a paragraph