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SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA 
TRƯỜNG THPT BA ĐÌNH

(Đề thi có 06 trang)

ĐỀ KIỂM TRA CHẤT LƯỢNG ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH, khối D (Lần 2)

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút. 
Họ, tên thí sinh:......

Số báo danh:...

ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ CÂU 1 ĐẾN CÂU 80) DÀNH CHO TẤT CẢ THÍ SINH. 
Chọn từ hoặc cụm từ thích hợp (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau. 
Câu 1: From an early age, Wolfgang had a/an _______ for music.

A. interest B. passion C.involvement D. tendency 
Câu 2: Larry never spoke to anyone, and kept himself _______.

A. outside B. withdrawn C. superior D. aloof 
Câu 3: Sarah delivered a/an _______ appeal to the court and asked for mercy.

A. sensational B. sentimental C. emotional D. affectionate 
Câu 4: No sooner had we left the house, _______ it started snowing.

A. and B. than C. when D. that

Câu 5: What ever Jane _______ to do, she finishes.

A. gets on B. sees to C. sets out D. looks for

Câu 6: Several cars, _______ owners had parked them under the trees, were damaged.

A. their B. of which C. whom D. whose

Câu 7: It was very good _______ you to give up so much of your time.

A. of B. for C. with D. to

Câu 8: The play was not _______ what we had expected.

A. just B. absolutely C. at all D. very 
Câu 9: We had to get a bank loan when the money finally _______.

A. gave in B. gave off C. gave over D. gave out 
Câu 10: The minister _______ to say whether all the coal mines would be closed.

A. refuse B. avoided C. denied D. bothered

Câu 11: When Helen agreed to run the school play, she got more than she _______. 
A. came down to B. bargained for C. faced up to D. got round to 
Câu 12: At the end of the match the players were _______ exhausted.

A. solely B. utterly C. actually D. merely

Câu 13: _______ you should do first is make a list of all the things you have to do.

A. That B. What C. As D. If

Câu 14: The smell of the kippers cooking _______ my breakfast.

A. put me off B. came up agaist C. gave off D. held up 
Câu 15: This conversation project looks promising, but it’s still _______.

A. in the early stages B. in advance C. understress D. at first sight

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 16 đến 25.

Every drop of water in the ocean, even in the deepest parts, responds to the forces that
create the tides. No other force that affects the sea is so strong. Compared with the tides, the
waves created by the wind are surface movements felt no more than a hundred fathoms below
the surface. The currents also seldom involve more than the upper several hundred fathoms
despite their impressive sweep.

The tides are a response of the waters of the ocean to the pull of the Moon and the more
distant Sun. In theory, there is a gravitational attraction between the water and even the
outermost star of the universe. In reality, however, the pull of remote stars is so slight as to be
obliterated by the control of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun.

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ebb tides of the lunar month and are called the spring tides. At these times the Sun, Moon, and
Earth are nearly in line and the pull of the two heavenly bodies is added together to bring the
water high on the beaches, to send its surf upward against the sea cliffs, and to draw a high tide
into the harbors. Twice each month, at the quarters of the Moon, when the Sun, Moon and Earth

lie at the apexes of a triangular configuration and the pull of the Sun and Moon are opposed, the
moderate tidal movements called neap tides occur. Then the difference between high and low
water is less than at any other time during the month.

Câu 16: What is the main point of the first paragraph? 
A. The waves created by ocean currents are very large.

B. Despite the strength of the wind, it only moves surface water. 
C. Deep ocean water is seldom affected by forces that move water.

D. The tides are the most powerful force to affect the movement of ocean water. 
Câu 17: The word "felt" in line 3 is closest in meaning to

A. based B. dropped C. detected D. explored 
Câu 18: The words "In reality" in line 8 are closest in meaning to

A. surprisingly B. actually C. characteristically D. similarly

Câu 19: It can be inferred from the passage that the most important factor in determining how much 
gravitational effect one object in space has on the tides is

A. size B. distance C. temperature D. density 
Câu 20: The word "correspondingly" in line 11 is closest in meaning to

A. unpredictably B. interestingly C. similarly D. unusually 
Câu 21: What is the cause of spring tides?

A. Seasonal changes in the weather

B. The gravitational pull of the Sun and the Moon when nearly in line with the Earth

C. The Earth's movement around the Sun

D. The triangular arrangement of the Earth, Sun, and Moon

Câu 22: The word "configuration" in line 18 is closest in meaning to

A. unit B. center C. surface D. arrangement 
Câu 23: Neap tides occur when

A. the Sun counteracts the Moon's gravitational attraction 
B. the Moon is full

C. the Moon is farthest from the Sun

D. waves created by the wind combine with the Moon's gravitational attraction

Câu 24: According to the passage, all of the following statements about tides are true EXCEPT: 
A. The time of high tide is later each day.

B. Tides have a greater effect on the sea than waves do. 
C. The strongest tides occur at the quarters of the Moon. 
D. Neap tides are more moderate than spring tides.

Câu 25: Where in the passage does the author mention movements of ocean water other than those 
caused by tides?

A. Lines 2-5 B. Lines 10-11 C. Lines 12-13 D. Lines 17-20

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi chỗ trống từ 26 
đến 35.

Most traditional human life in deserts is nomadic. It (26) ______ in hot deserts on finding water,
and on following infrequent rains to (27) ______ grazing for livestock. In cold deserts, it depends on
finding good hunting and fishing grounds, on sheltering from blizzards and winter (28) ______, and on
storing enough food for winter. Permanent settlement in both kinds of deserts requires permanent
water, food sources and adequate shelter, or the technology and energy sources to (29) ______ it.

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after becoming lost. In addition, sandstorms or blizzards may cause disorientation in severely-reduced
visibility.

The (33) ______ represented by wild animals in deserts has featured in explorers' accounts but does
not cause higher (34) ______ of death than in other environments such as rainforests or savanna
woodland, and generally does not affect human distribution. Defense against polar bears may be
advisable in some areas of the Arctic. Precautions against snakes and scorpions in choosing (35)
______ at which to camp in some hot deserts should be taken.

Câu 26: A. locates B. selects C. follows D. depends

Câu 27: A. earn B. demand C. obtain D. require

Câu 28: A. extremes B. poles C. tops D. heights 
Câu 29: A. grow B. supply C. comfort D. bring

Câu 30: A. dunes B. piles C. valleys D. stores

Câu 31: A. inconsistent B. incapable C. inexperienced D. independent

Câu 32: A. of B. out C. in D. over

Câu 33: A. danger B. dangerous C. endanger D. endangered

Câu 34: A. level B. rate C. scale D. standard

Câu 35: A. sight B. lies C. sites D. seats

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A, hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi câu từ 36 đến 44.

The ocean bottom - a region nearly 2.5 times greater than the total land area of the Earth - is a
vast frontier that even today is largely unexplored and uncharted. Until about a century ago, the
deep-ocean floor was completely inaccessible, hidden beneath waters averaging over 3,600 meters 
deep. Totally without light and subjected to intense pressures hundreds of times greater than at the
Earth's surface, the deep-ocean bottom is a hostile environment to humans, in some ways as
forbidding and remote as the void of outer space.

Although researchers have taken samples of deep-ocean rocks and sediments for over a
century, the first detailed global investigation of the ocean bottom did not actually start until 1968,
with the beginning of the National Science Foundation's Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP).Using
techniques first developed for the offshore oil and gas industry, the DSDP's drill ship, the Glomar
Challenger, was able to maintain a steady position on the ocean's surface and drill in very deep
waters, extracting samples of sediments and rock from the ocean floor.

The Glomar Challenger completed 96 voyages in a 15-year research program that ended in
November 1983. During this time, the vessel logged 600,000 kilometers and took almost 20,000
core samples of seabed sediments and rocks at 624 drilling sites around the world. The Glomar
Challenger's core samples have allowed geologists to reconstruct what the planet looked like
hundred of millions of years ago and to calculate what it will probably look like millions of years
in the future. Today, largely on the strength of evidence gathered during the Glomar Challenger's 
voyages, nearly all earth scientists agree on the theories of plate tectonics and continental drift that
explain many of the geological processes that shape the Earth.

The cores of sediment drilled by the Glomar Challenger have also yielded information critical
to understanding the world's past climates. Deep-ocean sediments provide a climatic record
stretching back hundreds of millions of years, because they are largely isolated from the 
mechanical erosion and the intense chemical and biological activity that rapidly destroy much
land-based evidence of past climates. This record has already provided insights into the patterns
and causes of past climatic change - information that may be used to predict future climates.

Câu 36: The author refers to the ocean bottom as a "frontier" in line 2 because it 
A.is not a popular area for scientific research

B.contains a wide variety of life forms 
C.attracts courageous explorers 
D.is an unknown territory

Câu 37: The word "inaccessible" in line 3 is closest in meaning to

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Câu 38: The author mentions outer space in line 6 because

A.the Earth's climate millions of years ago was similar to conditions in outer space. 
B.it is similar to the ocean floor in being alien to the human environment

C.rock formations in outer space are similar to those found on the ocean floor

D.techniques used by scientists to explore outer space were similar to those used in ocean exploration 
Câu 39: Which of the following is true of the Glomar Challenger?

A. It is a type of submarine. B. It is an ongoing project.

C. It has gone on over 100 voyages D. It made its first DSDP voyage in 1968 
Câu 40: The word " extracting " in line 11 is closest in meaning to

A. breaking B. locating C. removing D. analyzing 
Câu 41: The deep Sea Drilling Project was significant because it was

A. an attempt to find new sources of oil and gas 
B. the first extensive exploration of the ocean bottom 
C. composed of geologists form all over the world 
D. funded entirely by the gas and oil industry

Câu 42: The word " strength " in line 17 is closest in meaning to

A.basis B.purpose C.discovery D.endurance 
Câu 43: The word " they " in line 22 refers to

A.years B.climates C.sediments D.cores

Câu 44: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as being a result of the Deep Sea 
Drilling Project?

A. Geologists were able to determine the Earth's appearance hundreds of millions of years ago.

B. Two geological theories became more widely accepted

C. Information was revealed about the Earth's past climatic changes. 
D. Geologists observed forms of marine life never before seen.

Chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau. 
Câu 45: Havy: “Thanks for your help, Judy.”

Judy: “______.”

A. With all my heart B. Never remind me C. It’s my pleasure D. Wish you 
Câu 46: "Just think, ______ 2 years' time, we'll be 20 both."

A. under B. in C. after D. over 
Câu 47: Anne: “Thanks for the nice gift!”

John: “______”

A. I’m glad you like it. B. But do you know how much it costs? 
C. In fact, I myself don’t like it. D. You’re welcomed.

Câu 48: Anne persisted ______ her search for the truth about what had happened.

A. at B. about C. on D. in 
Câu 49: If she ______ sick, she would have gone out with me to the party.

A. wasn’t B. hadn’t been C. hasn’t been D. weren’t 
Câu 50: - “________ detective stories?”

- “In my opinion, they are very good for teenagers.”

A. What do you think about B. Are you fond of

C. How about D. What do people feel about 
Câu 51: - “Would you mind lending me your bike?”

- “ ______ .”

A. Yes. Here it is B. Not at all C. Great D. Yes, let’s 
Câu 52: They would ______ go by air than travel by train.

A. always B. better C. prefer D. rather 
Câu 53: Don’t worry. He’ll do the job as _______ as possible.

A. economizing B. economic C. uneconomically D. economically 
Câu 54: ______ entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him.

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- “ _______.”

A. Not yet B. Yes, it was C. I don’t think that D. Sorry, I don’t

Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa để các câu sau trở 
thành câu đúng.

Câu 56: By measuring the color of a star, astronomers can tell how hot is it. 
 A B C D

Câu 57: Exploration of the Solar System is continuing, and at the present rate of progress all the 
 A B

planets will have been contacted within the near 50 years.
 C D

Câu 58: Grover Cleveland was the only American president served two nonconsecutive terms. 
 A B C D

Câu 59: Calcium, the most abundantly mineral in the body, works with phosphorus in maintaining 
 A B C D 
bones and teeth.

Câu 60: The next host for the SEA Games is Laos. It is Laos' the first time as the host for the 
 A B C D

biannual-games.

Chọn phương án đúng (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn sau 
đây.

Câu 61: "Leave my house now or I'll call the police!" shouted the lady to the man. 
A. The lady threatened to call the police if the man didn't leave her house.

B. The lady said that she would call the police if the man didn't leave her house. 
C. The lady told the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house. 
D. The lady informed the man that she would call the police if he didn't leave her house. 
Câu 62: He last had his eyes tested ten months ago.

A. He had tested his eyes ten months before. 
B. He had not tested his eyes for ten months then. 
C. He hasn't had his eyes tested for ten months. 
D. He didn't have any test on his eyes in ten months.

Câu 63: The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough. 
A. The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.

B. The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in. 
C. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming. 
D. The sea was too rough to the children's swimming. 
Câu 64: David drove so fast; it was very dangerous. 
A. David drove so fast, which was very dangerous. 
B. David drove so fast and was very dangerous. 
C. David drove so fast, then was very dangerous. 
D. David drove so fast that was very dangerous.

Câu 65: The captain to his men: “Abandon the ship immediately!” 
A. The captain invited his men to abandon the ship immediately. 
B. The captain suggested his men abandon the ship immediately. 
C. The captain ordered his men to abandon the ship immediately.

D. The captain requested his men to abandon the ship immediately. 
Đọc kỹ đoạn văn sau và chọn phương án đúng (ứng với A hoặc B, C, D) cho mỗi chỗ trống từ 66 
đến 75.

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Owning a car has several advantages. (66) ________ you can go wherever you want, whenever
you want. You don’t have to depend on public transport and (67) ________ you feel more
independent. (68) ________ you are able to give lifts to friends, or carry heavy loads of shopping. (69)
________ there can be problems, especially if you live in a city. Running a car can be expensive, and
you have to spend money on items (70) ________ petrol, servicing the car, and repairs. You might
also have problem with parking, as every where is more and more crowded with cars. (71) ________
most people feel that the advantages of owning a car outweigh the disadvantages.

(72) ________ most young people of my age start driving as soon as they can. (73) ________ I
think that cars nowadays have become more essential, but I also feel that they cause a lot of problems,
(74) ________ they are noisy and dirty. (75) ________ the large numbers of cars on the roads means
that most town and cities are organized for the convenience of cars, and the needs of pedestrians are
ignored.

Câu 66: A. First of all B. As a result C. Personally D. Besides this 
Câu 67: A. however B. personally C. since D. as a result 
Câu 68: A. In contrast B. In my view C. Besides this D. However 
Câu 69: A. On the other hand B. To sum up C. Thus D. For example 
Câu 70: A. as B. such as C. owning to D. then

Câu 71: A. Finally B. Secondly C. However D. As

Câu 72: A. For B. Next C. As well as this D. Consequently 
Câu 73: A. For example B. Personally C. Nevertheless D. In comparison 
Câu 74: A. for example B. however C. thus D. since

Câu 75: A. As a result B. Moreover C. Personally D. In comparison

Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân phát âm khác với ba từ còn lại 
trong mỗi câu.

Câu 76: A. food B. shoot C. book D. boot

Câu 77: A. secure B. police C. council D. socialize

Chọn phương án (A hoặc B, C, D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính nhấn vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với 
ba từ cịn lại trong mỗi câu.

Câu 78: A. medicine B. endanger C. addition D. survival 
Câu 79: A. corridor B.enormous C. mystery D. separate 
Câu 80: A. effectiveness B. enterteinment C. environment D. endangerment

THE END

SỞ GD & ĐT THANH HÓA

TRƯỜNG THPT BA ĐÌNH ĐỀ THI CHẤT LƯỢNG MƠN THI ĐẠI HỌC NĂM 2012 ĐÁP ÁN VÀ HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM 
Môn thi: TIẾNG ANH; khối D (Lần 2)

Điểm bài thi = Tổng số câu đúng / 8, làm tròn đến hai số thập phân

MÃ ĐỀ 126 MÃ ĐỀ 127 MÃ ĐỀ 128 MÃ ĐỀ 129

CÂU ĐÁP ÁN CÂU ĐÁP ÁN CÂU ĐÁP ÁN CÂU ĐÁP ÁN

1 B 1 D 1 D 1 C

2 D 2 C 2 D 2 D

3 C 3 B 3 B 3 A

4 B 4 B 4 A 4 B

5 C 5 C 5 C 5 B

6 D 6 B 6 B 6 D

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8 C 8 A 8 C 8 B

9 D 9 C 9 B 9 B

10 A 10 A 10 C 10 C

11 B 11 B 11 D 11 B

12 B 12 D 12 A 12 D

13 B 13 C 13 C 13 A

14 A 14 B 14 D 14 C

15 A 15 C 15 A 15 A

16 D 16 D 16 B 16 B

17 C 17 A 17 B 17 D

18 B 18 C 18 B 18 C

19 B 19 D 19 A 19 B

20 C 20 A 20 A 20 C

21 B 21 B 21 D 21 D

22 D 22 B 22 C 22 A

23 A 23 B 23 B 23 C

24 C 24 A 24 B 24 D

25 A 25 A 25 C 25 A

26 D 26 D 26 B 26 B

27 C 27 C 27 D 27 B

28 A 28 A 28 A 28 B

29 B 29 B 29 C 29 A

30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A

31 C 31 C 31 D 31 D

32 B 32 B 32 C 32 C

33 A 33 A 33 A 33 A

34 B 34 B 34 B 34 B

35 C 35 C 35 A 35 A

36 D 36 D 36 C 36 C

37 B 37 B 37 B 37 B

38 B 38 B 38 A 38 A

39 D 39 D 39 B 39 B

40 C 40 C 40 C 40 C

MÃ ĐỀ 126 MÃ ĐỀ 127 MÃ ĐỀ 128 MÃ ĐỀ 129

CÂU ĐÁP ÁN CÂU ĐÁP ÁN CÂU ĐÁP ÁN CÂU ĐÁP ÁN

41 B 41 B 41 D 41 D

42 A 42 A 42 B 42 B

43 C 43 C 43 B 43 B

44 D 44 D 44 D 44 D

45 C 45 C 45 C 45 C

46 B 46 B 46 B 46 B

47 A 47 A 47 A 47 A

48 D 48 D 48 C 48 C

49 B 49 B 49 D 49 D

50 A 50 A 50 C 50 C

51 B 51 B 51 B 51 B

52 D 52 D 52 A 52 A

53 D 53 D 53 D 53 D

54 B 54 B 54 B 54 B

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56 D 56 D 56 B 56 B

57 D 57 D 57 D 57 D

58 B 58 B 58 D 58 D

59 A 59 A 59 B 59 B

60 C 60 C 60 A 60 A

61 A 61 A 61 A 61 D

62 C 62 C 62 C 62 D

63 C 63 C 63 C 63 B

64 A 64 A 64 A 64 A

65 C 65 C 65 C 65 C

66 A 66 A 66 A 66 A

67 D 67 D 67 D 67 C

68 C 68 C 68 C 68 C

69 A 69 A 69 A 69 A

70 B 70 B 70 B 70 C

71 C 71 C 71 C 71 A

72 D 72 D 72 D 72 D

73 B 73 B 73 B 73 C

74 D 74 D 74 D 74 A

75 B 75 B 75 B 75 B

76 C 76 C 76 C 76 C

77 D 77 D 77 D 77 D

78 A 78 A 78 A 78 B

79 B 79 B 79 B 79 D

80 B 80 B 80 B 80 B

Thí sinh ...

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning

to the sentence in italics

1. Desperate Housewives is the last program on Television I would want to watch.
A. No one can persuade me to watch Desperate Housewives when it’s on.

B. I would rather watch any other television program than Desperate Housewives. 
C. Desperate Housewives will be the last program we watch on TV tonight. 
D. There is no show on television like Desperate Housewives.

2. You’ll have no hope of growing crops here unless you find a way to irrigate this land.

A. Without discovering how to water this land, there is no chance that you can grow crops here.
B. Even if you find a method of watering this land, there is no hope that any crops will grow on it.
C. Because there is no way you can irrigate this land, you had batter give up trying to grow crops on

it.

D. You’ll have to try growing crops elsewhere if you prove unable to irrigate this land here.

3. As we were heading out of the door of the café, we bumped into our plumber, who we still owned money to.
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Mã đề thi 339

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A. When we met our plumber in the cafe as we were about to leave, we realized that we hadn’t yet paid

him all the money we owed him.

B. Our plumber, whom we hadn’t paid back yet, was the person we encountered by chance at the
moment we were exiting the cafe.

C. Not wanting to see the plumber to whom we still owed a debt, we quickly headed out the door of
the cafe when we saw him coming in.

D. Our plumber, when we ran into him as he was entering the cafe that we were leaving, didn’t bring
up our debt to him.

4. Buying new clothes is something that I almost never make the effort to.
A. I hardly ever bother purchasing new clothes.

B. Not having bought any new clothes doesn’t bother me.

C. Almost all my clothes are old since I never buy any new ones.
D. It’s such a bother to buy new clothes that I never do it.

5. I haven’t seen either James or his sister for a very long time now.
A. Neither James nor his sister has been seen by anyone for ages.
B. I know I’ve met James, but I don’t think I’ve met his sister before.
C. It has been an awful long time since I saw either James or his sister.
D. I’ve met both James and his sister before, but it was a long time ago.

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 others in each of the following questions.

6. A. punctual B. monkey C. language D. Monday

7. A. preface B. gazelle C. surface D. flamingo

8. A. goose B. crisis C. horse D. bases

9. A. certificate B. survive C. labour D. vertical

10. A. ancient B. capable C. danger D. angle

11.

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 from 11 to 20

Scientists have developed a new bionic computer chip that can be mated with human cells to
combat disease. The tiny device, smaller and thinner than a strand of hair, combines a healthy human 
cell with an electronic circuitry chip. Doctors can control the activity of the cell by controlling the chip
with a computer.

It has long been established that cell members become permeable when exposed to electrical
impulses. Researchers have conducted genetic research for years with a trial-and-error process of
bombarding cells with electricity in an attempt to introduce foreign substances such as new drug 
treatments or genetic material. They were unable to apply a particular level of voltage for a particular
purpose. With the new invention, the computer sends electrical impulses to the chip, which triggers the
physicians to open a cell’s pores with control.

Researchers hope that eventually they will be able to develop more advanced chips whereby
they can choose a particular voltage to activate particular tissues, whether they be muscle, bone, brain,
or others. They believe that they will be able to implant multiple chips into a person to deal with one
problem or more than one problem.

11. The word strand in the second sentence is closest in meaning to

A. chip B. type C. color D. thread

12. The author implies that scientists are excited about the new technology because
A. it is possible to kill cancer with a single jolt.

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C. It allows them to be able to shock cells for the first time.
D. It is more precise than previous techniques.

13. The word eventually in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to

A. in the future B. especially C. possibly D. finally

14. The author implies that up to now, the point of applying electric impulse to cells was to
A. open their walls to introduce medication B. kill them

C. combine cells D. stop growth

15. The word bombarding in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to 
A. influencing B. receiving C. barraging D. testing

16. The author states that scientists previously were aware that
A. electric impulses could affect cells

B. electric charges could harm a person

C. cells interact with each other through electrical charges

D. they could control cells with a separate computer

17. The word they in the first sentences of the third paragraph refers to

A. chips B. tissues C. voltages D. researchers

18. The author indicates that it is expected doctors will be able to
A. place more than one chip in a single person

B. place one large chip in a person to control multiple problems
C. place a chip directly inside a cell

D. place a chip inside a strand of hair

19. The word others in the third paragraph refers to other

A. tissues B. voltages C. researchers D. chips

20. The word triggers in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to

A. assists B. causes C. shoots D. damages

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs 
correction.

21. Although not widely sold, that book is considered to be best book on the subject.

A. the B. best C. not D. sold

22. This is the largest bleed of the horse found in this country.

A. the B. breed C. found D. the largest

23. The new computer chip is the smallest one than has ever been developed.

A. ever been B. the smallest C. than D. developed

24. The hills lie to the north of town, raising to the foot of a rocky mountain, and a shallow stream
runs along the eastern border of the town.

A. of town B. along C. lie to D. raising

25. Although this ca appears to be manufactured by different company, it has the same body style,
size, and perform as that one.

A. different B. to be C. appears D. perform

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Working mothers

Carefully conducted (26) _______ that have followed the children of working mothers have not
been able to shown any long-term problems, compared with children of working mothers stayed at
home. My personal (27) _______ is that mothers should be allowed to work if they wish. Whether
we like it or not, there a number of mothers who just have to work. There are those who have
invested such a big part of their lives in establishing a career that they cannot afford to see it lost.
Then there are many who must work out of pure economic (28) ________. Many mothers are not
(29) ________ out to be full-time parents. After a few months at home with a much loved infant,
they feel trapped and isolated.

There are a number of options when it (30) _______ to choosing childcare. These range from child
minders and nannies through to Granny of the kind lady (31) _______ the street. (32) ______,

however, many parents don’t have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. Be
prepared! No matter how good the childcare may be, some children are going to protest wildly if
they are left. This is a (33) _______ normal stage of child development. Babies separate well in the
first six months, but soon after that they start to get a crush on Mum and close family members.
Make sure that in first week you allow plenty of time to help your child settle in.

All children are different. Some are independent, while others are more attached to their mothers.
Remember that if you want to (34) _______ the best for your children, it’s not the quantity of time
you spend with them, it’s the (35) ______ that matters.

26. A. researchers B. interviews C. questionnaires D. studies

27. A. thought B. decision C. view D. idea

28. A. necessity B. duty C. task D. reason

29. A. made B. born C. brought D. cut

30. A. turns B. comes C. refers D. concerns

31. A. of B. next to C. opposite D. across

32. A. In addition B. In fact C. In reality D. In contrast

33. A. certainly B. extremely C. very D. perfectly

34. A. make B. have C. do D. give

35. A. manner B. attitude C. behavior D. quality

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best way to complete each of the 
following sentences.

36. Loudly applauding the speech, ____________ quickly left the stage.

A. the audience watched as the speaker B. the speaker waving to the audience
C. the audience saw the speaker D. the speaker waved to the audience and

37. I ______________ a sport unless I had had enough time to practice it.
A. could never have taken up B. could never take up

C. have never taken up D. would have taken up

38. ___________, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate
agreements and debate policy.

A. Serving both developed and developing countries
B. Served both developed and developing countries

C. As it was served both developed and developing countries
D. Although it serves both developed and developing countries

39. _______________ she has! A. How a lovely dog B. What lovely dog

C. What a lovely dog D. How

lovely dog

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A. in the backyard were grown yesterday by John B. were grown in the backyard by John
yesterday

C. were grown by John yesterday in the backyard D. were grown in the backyard yesterday by
John

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 41 to 50.

Collecting coins can be a good investment, but it requires the study of popularity, availability,
and grading techniques. Some coins are more desirable than others, their popularity being affected by
the artists’ talent, the subject of design, the material from which the coin is made, and the time period
when the coin was created. Availability is just as critical. Providing the coin is otherwise interesting or
pleasing to the eye, the number of coins minted and available on the market seems to have a direct
relationship to the popularity.

The ability to grade coins is perhaps the most important requirement of a collector. A coin that
is popular and scarce, which would normally make it valuable, may be worth much less or nothing at
all if it has a low grade. Grading is standardized, and one can buy books and take courses on how to do
it.

Grades are given letter designations as well as numbers. The letters represent general levels of
the grade, while the numbers are more detailed/ For example, there re 11 number grades within the
letter grade for a mint state coin. A mint state coin is uncirculated, which means it has never been used
in commerce. It is in the condition that it left the mint, the place where a coin is created. The mint state
letter designation is MS, and the numbers range from 60 through 70. An absolutely perfect coin is 
MS-70. It takes much training and a good eye to tell the difference between coins in this range. The things
one considers include whether the coin has contact marks, which are marks obtained when coins
bounce against each other in a coin bag; hairlines, which are marks appearing on the face of the coin
from the minting process; luster, which is the natural coloration; and eye appeal. For example, an
MS-70 is said to have no contact marks, no hairlines, very attractive and fully original luster, and 
outstanding eye appeal, while an MS-60 may have heavy contact marks, noticeable hairlines, impaired

luster, and poor eye appeal.

Below the mint state coin, the letter designation and number have the same meaning. That is,
there are generally no numbers within the range of letters. But there are categories:

• Coins that are About Uncirculated: Very Choice About Uncirculated, known as AU-58; 
Choice About Uncirculated, known as AU-55; and About Uncirculated, known as AU-50.
• Coins that are Fine: Choice Extremely Fine, known as 45; Extremely Fine, known as

EF-40; Choice Very Fine, known as VF-30; Very Fine, known as VF-20; and Fine, known as F-12.
• Coins that are Good: Very Good, known as VG-8; Good, known as G-4; and About Good,

known as AG-3.

Thus, a circulated coin can have a number designation between 3 and 58, with only the numbers
shown above available. That is, one can not have a coin with a grade of 6, for example. It is either G-4
or VG-8. It is possible for a coin labeled G-4 or even AG-3 to be extremely valuable, but generally it
will be a coin that is almost unavailable in higher grades. Books and publications monitor the coin
market regularly, just like the stock market is monitored, and they described a coin’s type, date, and
grade, assigning a price to every one unless that grade would have no value.

In general, coin collectors loathe cleaned coins, so artificial cleaning by adding any chemical
will detract greatly from a coin’s value. A true coin collector will say the dirt in the creases is a positive
attribute and much preferable to a leaned coin.

41. A good title for this passage would be

A. Coin Grading - One of the Most Important Skills in Coin Collecting
B. How Popularity and Availability Affect Coin Value

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42. The one grading category that has the most number grades within it is
A. Mint State B. About Uncirculated C. Good D. Fine

43. All of the following grades would be possible except

A. MS-64 B. AG-3 C. AU-56 D. VF-30

44. The author implies that

A. The only difference between an MS-60 and an AU-58 may be that the AU-58 has been in
circulation

B. One must be a professional in order to obtain information on coin value
C. Cleaning a coin can increase its value

D. A low-grade coin never has value

45. The author implies that the most important feature of a coin is its
A. date B. depiction C. grade D. artist

46. The author implies that availability is primarily related to
A. the popularity of a coin

B. the material used to create a coin
C. the age of a coin

D. the number of coins of a given type and date that they were minted

47. According to the author, the phrase contact marks means 
A. defects caused by cleaning

B. marks on a coin caused by banging from other coins
C. defects in the minting process

D. connections among coin dealers

48. According to the passage, a Mint State coin with which of the following characteristics would
be graded the highest?

A. One small contact mark, full luster, good eye appeal, and now hairlines
B. One large hairline, diminished luster, good eye appeal, and no contact marks
C. No contact marks, luster affected by cleaning, average eye appeal, and no hairlines
D. A small contact mark, a small hairline, foggy luster, and fair eye appeal

49. The word luster in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to

A. sheen B. material C. marked D. value

50. The author describes a coin’s popularity as involving all the following except
A. how well the artist created the work B. the coin’s material

C. grade D. the depiction on the coin

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the 
following questions.

51. _______, I’ll pick you up at six. A. Time permitting C. Time being permitted

C. Time permitted D. If time permitted

52. Some of _______ are planning to drive throughout the country during the summer holidays.

A. boys we B. boys C. us boys D. We boys

53. John is good enough to make _______ in his office.

A. The team B. appointment C. the bed D. impression

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A. in terms of B. by means of C. with a view to D. in view of

55. Marine reptiles are among the few creatures that are known to have possible life span greater
than ______. A. man B. that of man C. the man’s D. the one of man’s
56. You _________ s politely at party. Everyone was casually dressed.

A. couldn’t have dressed B. needn’t have dressed

C. didn’t need to dress D. mustn’t have dressed

57. “You needn’t shout. I’m not deaf.” “________”

A. Oh, I’m sorry B. Of course C. That’s all right D. Yes, I know
58. What measures have been ______ to control traffic jam at rush hours?

A. imagined B. taken C. done D. carried

59. They were accused of treating the country’s flag with ________.

A. respect B. irrespect C. disrespect D. non-respect

60. When we visited _______ South, we stopped at _______ Civil War Museum in ________

Atlanta.

A. the; the; Ø B. the; Ø; Ø C. the; the; the D. Ø; the; Ø
61. “Thank you very much!” “ ___________”

A. Of course B. Nothing C. Not at all D. Please
62. Jane is very _________ about her career.

A. Single-handed B. single-minded C. fresh-face D. bare-faced
63. My father usually has a _______ egg and bread for breakfast.

A. soft-boiling B. boiling-soft C. boiled-soft D. soft-boiled
64. We have _______ what action to take.

A. yet decided B. not yet decide C. not yet to decide D. yet to decide
65. A: How much is this car? B: 15,000 dollars. My uncle paid for it by _______.

A. cash B. credit C. installments D. hire purchase

66. There are many different types of _______ mushroom, mildews, yeasts, and molds.
A. fungus including B. fungi including C. including fungi D. including fungus
67. ______ the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system.

A. That the Earth is B. The Earth is C. The Earth being D. Being The Earth
68. The fishermen worriedly looked at the _______ sky, a bad omen of a coming storm.

A. grey-dark B. gray-steel C. dark-steel D. steel-gray
69. Before beginning to work, all new employees should attend a(n) _______ session.

A. directed B. direction C. orientation D. orientated

70. “Jane is quite a scholar.”

A. to knowing B. knows C. knowing D. to know

71. Where (be) _________, Ann? I (try) _________ to get on to you for the last half hour. (You not
leave) ___________ your office at 5.00?

A. are you; had tried; Didn’t you leave B. were you; tried; won’t you leave

C. had you been; had tried; Hadn’t you leave D. have you been; have been trying, Didn’t you
leave

72. “There is no further treatment we can give,” said Dr. Jekyll. “We must let the disease take its
______.

A. term B. end C. course D. way

73. “Aren’t you afraid of what people will say?”

A. Sure, I B. of course not C. Yes, I do D. No, I am

74. Light ________ are small planes with seats for no more than about six passengers.

A. airplane B. airship C. aircraft D. aircrafts

75. The coal and oil stocks are petering ________.

A. on B. out of C. up D. out

76. The Continental United States is ________ that there are four time zones.

A. so a big area B. very big C. much big D. so big an area

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A. too B. much C. so D. such
78. “I can’t remember us ever _______, “ replied the stranger.

A. being met B. to have met C. having met D. to meet
79. After seeing the film Gone With The Wind, _______.

A. the book was read by many people B. the book made many people want to read it
C. many people wanted to read the book D. the reading of the book interested people
80. Jane has just bought __________.

A. an impressive reddish French wood coffee table.
B. a reddish impressive wood French coffee table.
C. an impressive French wood reddish coffee table.
D. an impressive wood French reddish coffee table.

-The end-

KEY - TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC SƯ PHẠM
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1B 2A 3B 4A 5C 6D 7C 8D 9D 10D 11D 12D 13A 14A15C
16A 17D 18A19A 20B 21B 22A 23C 24D 25D 26D 27C 28A
29D 30B 31D 32C33 D34C 35D 36A 37A 38A 39C 40B

41A42A43C44A45C46D 47B 48A 49A 50C 51A 52C53A 54C 55B
56B 57A 58B59C60A 61C 62B 63A 64D 65C 66B 67B 68D 69C 70A
71D 72C 73B 74C 75D 76D 77D 78C 79C 80A

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ĐỀ THI GỒM 80 CÂU (TỪ QUESTION 1 ĐẾN QUESTION 80)

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: Last year she earned _______ her brother.

A. twice as much as B. twice more than C. twice as many as D. twice as more as

Question 2: Little ______ he know how much suffering he has caused.

A. didn’t B. should C. won’t D. does

Question 3: The politician tried to arouse the crowd, but most of them were ________ to his arguments.

A. closed B. indifferent C. careless D. dead

Question 4: - Can you take the day off tomorrow?

- Well, I’ll have to get _________ from my boss.

A. permission B. licence C. allowance D. permit

Question 5: I do not believe that this preposterous scheme is _____ of our serious consideration.

A. worthy B. worth C. worthwhile D. worthless

Question 6: __________ the fifth largest among the nine planets that make up our solar system.

A. The Earth being B. The Earth is C. That the Earth is D. Being the Earth

Question 7: Mike: “I have passed all my examinations !”

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A. My dear! B. Best wishes! C. Well done! D. That’s very well!

Question 8: Very often the chocolate inside is not as exciting as its ________.

A. coat B. paper C. cover D. wrapper

Question 9: I’vebeen ______ advised not to say anything.

A. seriously B. greatly C. strongly D. significantly

Question 10: Dr. Evans has _________ a valuable contribution to the life of the school.

A. done B. created C. caused D. made

Question 11: No matter _______, Mozart was an accomplished composer while still a child.

A. how it seems remarkable B. how remarkable it seems

C. it seems remarkable how D. how seems it remarkable

Question 12: You may borrow as many books as you like, provided you show them to ___ is at the desk.

A. whoever B. who C. whom D. which

Question 13: It was difficult to guess what her ________ to the news would be.

A. feelings B. reaction C. capital D. opinion

Question 14: ________ some countries have ruined their agriculture, squandering money on uneconomic

factories, the Ivory Coast has stuck to what it is good at.

A. After B. During C. When D. While

Question 15: Harry: “May I smoke?”

Kate: “________”

A. What suits you? B. You are free C. Accommodate yourself! D. Go ahead!

Question 16: _________ perhaps the most awe inspiring among the great structures of the world.

A. The Great Wall of China B. The Great Wall of China is 
C. That he Great Wall of China is D. The Great Wall of China which is

Question 17: We need ________ information before we can decide.

A. further B. farther C. far D. furthest

Question 18: Sportsmen __________ their political differences on the sports field.

A. take part B. putaside C. takeplace D. keepapart

Question 19: _______ is to forget all about it.

A. At best you can do B. The best thing you can do 
C. What best you can do D. You can do the best

Question 20: Maria: “Can I borrow your umbrella for a day?”

Ann: “___________”

A. With pleasure B. Ready C. Welcome D. Yes, I can

Question 21: ________ long thought to have no bones, small amounts of bone were recently found at the bases

of the teeth in some species.

A. Although sharks were B. Despite sharks being 
C. In spite of sharks are D. Nevertheless, sharks

Question 22: Such a judge _________ retire from his job before the retirement age.

A. as well as B. may as well C. so as to D. as much as

Question 23: Sue: “I’ve got a new grammar book.”

Robert: “____________”

A. What its price? B. How many cost? C. How much was it? D. How much you
paid?

Question 24: When she __________ her mistake, she apologized.

A. realized B. realize C. was realizing D. has realized

Question 25: _______ daily promotes physical as well as emotional well-being in people of all ages.

A. Having exercised B. Those who exercise

C. For exercising D. Exercising

Question 26: As it was very hot in summer, sales of bottles of water went _______ the roof.

A. through B. to C. above D. over

Question 27: If only he _______ accept some help with the work instead of trying to do it alone!

A. will B. would C. may D. were

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.

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A. complain B. exchange C. explain D. arrange

Question 29: The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

A. effects B. symptoms C. hints D. demonstrations

Question 30: I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

A. reasonable B. acceptable C. prettyhigh D. wonderful

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on you answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of 
the following questions.

Question 31: “I was not there at the time,” he said.

A. He denied to have been there at the time. B. He denied that he had not been there at the time.

C. He denied to be there at the time. D. He denied having been there at the time.

Question 32: “Let’s go out for a walk now,” he suggested.

A. He suggested going out for a walk then. B. He suggested to go out for a walk then.

C. He suggested them to go out for a walk then. D. He suggested them going out for a walk then.

Question 33: “I am sorry, Jean. I broke your bicycle,” said John.

A. John apologized Jean for breaking her bicycle.

B. John apologized Jean for having broken her bicycle. 
C. John apologized to Jean to have broken her bicycle. 
D. John apologized to Jean for having broken her bicycle.

Question 34: “I would like you not to go out with him, Ann” says her mother.

A. Ann’s mother would rather she doesn’t go out with him.

B. Ann’s mother would rather her not to go out with him.

C. Ann’s mother would rather she didn’t go out with him.

D. Ann’s mother would rather she wouldn’t go out with him.

Question 35: “You broke my glasses,” said the woman to me.

A. The woman blames me of breaking her glasses. 
B. The woman blamed me of breaking her glasses. 
C. The woman blames me for having broken her glasses. 
D. The woman blamed me for having broken her glasses.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the 
position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

Question 36: A. disaster B. encounter C. determine D. consonant

Question 37: A. referee B. agriculture C. personality D. mathematics

Question 38: A. weather B. animal C. human D. canteen

Question 39: A. gallery B. satellite C. different D. cathedral

Question 40: A. familiar B. redundant C. customary D. reluctant

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each 
of the following questions.

Question 41: It is important that you turned off the heater every morning before you leave for class.

A B C D

Question 42: The children had such difficult time when they began school in their new neighbourhood that their

A B
parents decided never to move again.

C D

Question 43: Those who had already purchased tickets were instructed to go to gate first immediately.

A B C D

Question 44: The lion has long been a symbol of strength, power, and it is very cruel.

A B C D

Question 45: Nobody had known before the presentation that Sue and her sister will receive

A B C
the awards for outstanding scholarships.

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Question 46: He is very intelligent. He can solve all the problems in no time.

A. So intelligent is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.

B. He is very intelligentthat he can solve all the problems in no time.

C. An intelligent student is he that he can solve all the problems in no time.

D. So intelligent a student is hethat he can solve all the problems in no time.

Question 47: We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.

A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes. 
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes. 
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.

D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.

Question 48: You don’t try to work hard. You will fail in the exam.

A. Unless you don’t try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.

B. Unless you try to work hard, you won’t fail in the exam.

C. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.

D. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.

Question 49: The coffee was not strong. It didn’t keep us awake.

A. The coffee was very strong, but it couldn’t keep us awake.

B. We were kept awake because the coffee was strong. 
C. The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake. 
D. The coffee was so hot that it didn’t keep us awake.

Question 50: He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work.

A. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work.

B. If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.

C. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.

D. If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work.

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 51 to 60.

Accustomed though we are to speaking of the films made before 1927 as "silent", the film has never
been, in the full sense of the word, silent. From the very beginning, music was regarded as an indispensable
accompaniment; when the Lumiere films were shown at the first public film exhibition in the United States in
February 1896, they were accompanied by piano improvisations on popular tunes. At first, the music played bore
no special relationship to the films; an accompaniment of any kind was sufficient. Within a very short time,
however, the incongruity of playing lively music to a solemn film became apparent, and film pianists began to
take some care in matching their pieces to the mood of the film.

As movie theaters grew in number and importance, a violinist, and perhaps a cellist, would be added to
the pianist in certain cases, and in the larger movie theaters small orchestras were formed. For a number of years
the selection of music for each film program rested entirely in the hands of the conductor or leader of the
orchestra, and very often the principal qualification for holding such a position was not skill or taste so much as
the ownership of a large personal library of musical pieces. Since the conductor seldom saw the films until the
night before they were to be shown (if, indeed, the conductor was lucky enough to see them then), the musical 
arrangement was normally improvised in the greatest hurry.

To help meet this difficulty, film distributing companies started the practice of publishing suggestions
for musical accompaniments. In 1909, for example, the Edison Company began issuing with their films such
indications of mood as "pleasant', "sad", "lively". The suggestions became more explicit, and so emerged the
musical cue sheet containing indications of mood, the titles of suitable pieces of music, and precise directions to
show where one piece led into the next.

Certain films had music especially composed for them. The most famous of these early special scores 
was that composed and arranged for D. W. Griffith's film Birth of a Nation, which was released in 1915.

Question 51: The passage mainly discusses music that was ____________.

A. performed before the showing of a film B. played during silent films

C. recorded during film exhibitions D. specifically composed for certain movie theaters

Question 52: What can be inferred that the passage about the majority of films made after 1927?

A. They were truly "silent".

B. They were accompanied by symphonic orchestras.

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D. They corresponded to specific musical compositions.

Question 53: It can be inferred that orchestra conductors who worked in movie theaters needed to ________.

A. be able to play many instruments B. have pleasant voices

C. be familiar with a wide variety of music D. be able to compose original music

Question 54: The word "them" in paragraph 2 refers to _________.

A. years B. hands C. pieces D. films

Question 55: According to the passage, what kind of business was the Edison Company?

A. It produced electricity. B. It distributed films.

C. It published musical arrangements. D. It made musical instruments.

Question 56: It may be inferred from the passage that the first musical cue sheets appeared around _________.

A. 1896 B. 1909 C. 1915 D. 1927

Question 57: Which of the following notations is most likely to have been included on a musical cue sheet of

the early 1900's?

A. "Calm, peaceful" B. "Piano, violin" C. "Key of C major" D. "Directed by D. W.
Griffith"

Question 58: The word "composed" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.

A. selected B. combined C. played D. created

Question 59: The word "scores" in paragraph 4 most likely mean ____________.

A. totals B. successes C. groups of musicians D. musical compositions

Question 60: The passage probably continues with a discussion of ____________.

A. other films directed by D. W. Griffith B. famous composers of the early twentieth century

C. silent films by other directors D. the music in Birth of a Nation

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 61 to 70.

NEIGHBOURS INFLUENCE BUYING DECISIONS

However objective we believe ourselves to be, most of us do not judge a product solely on its merits,
considering quality, value and style before making a decision. (61)________, we are easily influenced by the
people around us.

There is nothing (62)___________ with this. It is probably a smarter way to make decisions than
(63)________ on only our own opinions. But it does make life hard for companies. They have long understood
that groups of friends and relatives tend to buy the same products, but understanding the reasons has been tricky.
It is because they are so similar with (64)_______ to how much money they make and what television ads they
watch that they independently (65)________ at the same decision? Or do they copy one another, perhaps
(66)______ envy or perhaps because they have shared information about the products?

Research in Finland recently found overwhelming evidence that neighbours have a big influence on
buying decisions. When one of a person’s ten nearest neighbours bought a car, the chances that that person

would buy a car of the same brand during the next week and a half (67)__________ by 86 per cent. The
researchers argued that it was not just a (68)_________ of envy. Used cars seemed to attract neighbours even
more than new cars. This suggested that people were not trying to (69)_______ up with their neighbours, they
were keen to learn from them. Since used cars are less reliable, a recommendation of one can
(70)________influence a buying decision.

Question 61: A. What’s more B. Instead C. Unlike D. In place

Question 62: A. wrong B. silly C. bad D. daft

Question 63: A. basing B. trusting C. supposing D. relying

Question 64: A. connection B. regard C. relation D. concern

Question 65: A. reach B. come C. arrive D. get

Question 66: A. for B. as to C. out of D. about

Question 67: A. boosted B. rose C. enlarged D. lifted

Question 68: A. thing B. point C. matter D. fact

Question 69: A. keep B. stay C. hold D. follow

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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 questions, from 71 to 80.

Glass is a remarkable substance made from the simplest raw materials. It can be colored or colorless,
monochrome or polychrome, transparent, translucent, or opaque. It is lightweight impermeable to liquids, readily
cleaned and reused, durable yet fragile, and often very beautiful Glass can be decorated in multiple ways and its

optical properties are exceptional. In all its myriad forms - as table ware, containers, in architecture and design -
glass represents a major achievement in the history of technological developments.

Since the Bronze Age about 3,000 B.C., glass has been used for making various kinds of objects. It was
first made from a mixture of silica, line and an alkali such as soda or potash, and these remained the basic
ingredients of glass until the development of lead glass in the seventeenth century. When heated, the mixture
becomes soft and malleable and can be formed by various techniques into a vast array of shapes and sizes. The
homogeneous mass thus formed by melting then cools to create glass, but in contrast to most materials formed in
this way (metals, for instance), glass lacks the crystalline structure normally associated with solids, and instead
retains the random molecular structure of a liquid. In effect, as molten glass cools, it progressively stiffens until
rigid, but does so without setting up a network of interlocking crystals customarily associated with that process. 
This is why glass shatters so easily when dealt a blow. Why glass deteriorates over time, especially when
exposed to moisture, and why glassware must be slowly reheated and uniformly cooled after manufacture to 
release internal stresses induced by uneven cooling.

Another unusual feature of glass is the manner in which its viscosity changes as it turns from a cold 
substance into a hot, ductile liquid. Unlike metals that flow or "freeze" at specific temperatures glass
progressively softens as the temperature rises, going through varying stages of malleability until it flows like a
thick syrup. Each stage of malleability allows the glass to be manipulated into various forms, by different
techniques, and if suddenly cooled the object retains the shape achieved at that point. Glass is thus amenable to a
greater number of heat-forming techniques than most other materials.

Question 71: Why does the author list the characteristics of glass in paragraph 1?

A. To demonstrate how glass evolved B. To show the versatility of glass

C. To explain glassmaking technology D. To explain the purpose of each component of glass

Question 72: The word "durable"' in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______.

A. lasting B. delicate C. heavy D. plain

Question 73: What does the author imply about the raw materials used to make glass?

A. They were the same for centuries. B. They are liquid.

C. They are transparent. D. They are very heavy.

Question 74: According to the passage, how is glass that has cooled and become rigid different from most other

rigid substances?

A. It has an interlocking crystal network. B. It has an unusually low melting temperature.

C. It has varying physical properties. D. It has a random molecular structure.

Question 75: The word "customarily" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by “______”.

A. naturally B. necessarily C. usually D. certainly

Question 76: The words "exposed to" in paragraph 2 most likely mean ______.

A. hardened by B. chilled with C. subjected to D. deprived of

Question 77: What must be done to release the internal stresses that build up in glass products during

manufacture?

A. The glass must be reheated and evenly cooled. B. The glass must be cooled quickly.

C. The glass must be kept moist until cooled. D. The glass must be shaped to its desired form
immediately

Question 78: The word "induced" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_______.

A. joined B. missed C. caused D. lost

Question 79: The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to________.

A. feature B. glass C. manner D. viscosity

Question 80: According to the passage, why can glass be more easily shaped into specific forms than can metals

A. It resists breaking when heated B. It has better optical properties.

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SỞ GD&ĐT QUẢNG BÌNH ĐÁP ÁN ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC LẦN 1 NĂM 2012 
 TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN Môn: TIẾNG ANH; Khối D

Câu MĐ 248 MĐ 359 MĐ 416 MĐ 517

1 A D B B

2 D A A A

3 B D C D

4 A C D B

5 A D C C

6 B A D C

7 C A B B

8 D C D C

9 C C D A

10 D C C B

11 B B B B

12 A A C A

13 B A C C

14 D D D D

15 D C B C

16 B C B A

17 A A A A

18 B C D C

19 B B D C

20 A D D C

21 A A A B

22 B D D A

23 C B B A

24 A A A D

25 D A A C

26 A B B C

27 B C C A

28 C D D C

29 C C C B

30 D D D D

31 D B B D

32 A A A A

33 D B B D

34 C D D C

35 D D D D

36 D B B D

37 B A A B

38 D B B D

39 D B B D

40 C A A C

41 B A A A

42 A B B D

43 C C C B

44 D A A A

45 C D D A

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47 A B B C

48 C C C D

49 C C C C

50 C D D D

51 B B B B

52 C A A A

53 C C A B

54 D D D D

55 B C C D

56 B D C B

57 A B A A

58 D D C B

59 D D B B

60 D C D A

61 B B B A

62 A C A B

63 D C D C

64 B D B A

65 C B C D

66 C B C A

67 B A B B

68 C D C C

69 A D A C

70 B D B D

71 B B D B

72 A A A C

73 A D D C

74 D B C D

75 C C D B

76 C C A B

77 A B A A

78 C C C D

79 B A C D

80 D B C D

SỞ GD & ĐT HÀ TĨNH
TRƯỜNG THPT VŨ QUANG

ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG LẦN 2 – NĂM 2012 
MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH - Khối D

Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;

Họ, tên thí sinh:...
Số báo danh:...

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

Mobile phones _(1)_, microwave radio emissions. Researchers are questioning whether
exposure to these radio waves might_(2)_to brain cancer.

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So far, the data are not conclusive. The scientific evidence does not _(3)_us to say with
certainly that mobile phones are categorically _(4)_. On the other hand, current research has not yet
_(5)_clear adverse effects associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones.

Numerous studies are now going _(6)_in various countries. Some of the results are
contradictory but others have shown an association between moblie phone use and cancer. _(7)_, these
studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long-term investigation.

_(8)_the scientific data are more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phones
for long _(9)_of time. Don’t think that hands-free phones are any safer either. At the moment, research
is in fact showing the _(10)_ and they may be just as dangerous.

It is also thought that young people whose bodies are still growing may be at particular risk.

Câu 1:A. emit B. send C. give D. charge

Câu 2:A. cause B. bring C. produce D. lead

Câu 3:A. enable B. make C. able D. let

Câu 4:A. safe B. risky C. unhealthy D. secure

Câu 5:A. proved B. demonstrated C. caused D. produced

Câu 6:A. by B. on C. through D. about

Câu 7:A. Though B. Additionally C. However D. While

Câu 8:A. Provide B. As C. When D. Until

Câu 9:A. amounts B. quantities C. periods D. intervals

Câu 10:A. fact B. opposite C. way D. truth

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa trong các câu 
sau:

Câu 11: One of the first and ultimately the most important purposeful of a reservoir was

A B

to control flooding.
C D

Câu 12: Before the 1920s, no women have voted in national elections in the U.S 
 A B C D

Câu 13: As every other nation, the United States used to define its unit of currency, the 
 A B C

dollar, in term of the gold standard.
D

Câu 14: The longest mountain range, the Mid-Atlantic Range, is not hardly visible

A B

because most of it lies under the ocean.
C D

Câu 15: The books for my engineering course are more expensive than my other courses. 
 A B C D

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

Just two months after the flight of Apollo 10, the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic 
landing on the surface of the Moon. This momentous trip for humanity also provided scientists with an
abudance of material for study; from rock and soil samples brought back from the Moon, scientists
have been able to determine much about the composition of the Moon (as well as to draw) inferences
about the development of the Moon from its composition.

The Moon soil that came back on Apollo 11 contains small bits of rock and glass which were 
probably ground from larger rocks when meteors impacted with the surface of the Moon. The bits of
glass are spherical in shape and constitute approximately half of the Moon soil. Scientists found no
trace of animal or plant life in this soil.

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that the temperature of the Moon was once extremely hot. Breccia, the other kind of rock brought back
by the astronauts, was formed during the impact of falling objects on the surface of the Moon. This
second type of rock consists of small pieces of rock compressed together bythe force of impact. Gases
such as hydrogen and helium were found in some of the rocks, and scientists believe that these gas
were carried to the Moon by the solar wind, the streams of gases that are constantly emitted by the 
Sun.

Câu 16:The paragraph preceding the passage most likely discusses:

A. astronaut training B. the inception of the Apollo space program. 
C. a different space trip. D. previous Moon landings

Câu 17: What is the subject of this passage?

A. The Apollo astronauts B. Soil on the Moon

C. What the Moon is made of D. Basalt and breccia.
Câu 18: According to the passage, what does Moon soil consist of?

A. Hydrogen and helium B. Large chunks of volcanic lava
C. Tiny pieces of stones and glass D. Streams of gases

Câu 19: Which of the following was NOT brought back to the Earth by the astronauts?

A. Basalt B. Soil C. Breccia D. Plant life

Câu 20: According to the passage, breccia was formed:

A. when objects struck the Moon B. from volcanic lava

C. when streams of gases hit the surface of te Moon D. from the interaction of helium and hydrogen.
Câu 21:It is implied in the passage that scientists believe that the gases found in the Moon rocks: 
A. caused the Moon’stemperature to rise. B. were created inside the rocks

C. traveled from the Moon to the Sun D. were not originally from the Moon 
Câu 22: The word “emitted” in the last paragraph is closest meaning to_____

A. vaporized B. sent out C. set off D. separated

Câu 23:The author’s purpose in this passage is to:

A. demonstrate the difference between basalt and breccia. B. describe some rock and soil samples 
C. propose a new theory about the creation of the Moon.

D. explain some of the things learned from space flights 
Câu 24: It can be inferred from the passage that_______

A. scientists do not believe that it is necessary to return to the Moon.
B. scientists learned relatively little from the Moon rock and soil samples.

C. rock and soil samples were only some of a myriad of significant items from the Moon. D. the 
only items of importance that astronauts brought back from the Moon were rock and soil samples.
Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với ba từ 
còn lại trong mỗi câu:

Câu 25: A. radius B. happen C. add D. calculate

Câu 26: A. achieve B. chorus C. school D. chemistry

Câu 27: A.missed B. worked C. realised D. watched

Câu 28: A. coin B. culture C. camel D. century

Câu 29: A. pure B. durable C. cure D. pursue

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn sau đây: 
Câu 30: John wishes to be an architect like his father.

A. John wants his father to be an architect B. John would like to be an architect 
C. John and his father wish to become architects D. John wants the architect to like his 
father

Câu 31:The company turn down Mary’s offer.

A. The company accepted Mary’s offer. B. The company offered Mary a job.
C. The company rejected Mary’s offer D. The company discussed mary’s offer.
Câu 32: The test was difficult to say the least.

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Câu 33: Bob outdoes his brother Paul in math.

A.Bob surpasses Paul on math B.Paul surpasses Bob in math

C.Bob always does Paul’s math for him D.Paul anf Bob make the same grade in math.
Câu 34: What he did came as no surpised to me.

A. His behaviour surprised me. B. He was surprised when I came 
C. He told me that he was not surprised D. I was not surprised by his actions 
Câu 35: It’s a ashame Bill eats sweets whenever he gets the chance.

A. Bill will not take a chance on eating sweets B. Bill dislkies eating sweets

C. Bill never turns down sweets when they are offered to him. D. Bill likes to take chance. 
Câu 36: Mike has touched a book since the semester began.

A. Mike hasn’t bought any books. B. Mike hasn’t gone to the library
C.Mike hasn’t studied at all this semester D. Mike hasn’t begun the semester 
Câu 37: I took more time on the last question than I did on the first four.

A. I answerd only the first four questions B. The last question was most difficult for me.

C.I failed to get to the last question. D. I found the last question easier than the other
questions.

Câu 38: He makes a better husband than father

A. He tries to be a good husband and father B. Fathers are usually good husband

C. His faher is better than her husband. D. He is more successful as a husband than as a father. 
Câu 39: It was kind of Hoa to send flowers to me on my birthday.

A. Hoa was enough kind to send me flowers on my birthday.
B. Hoa wasn’t kind enough to send me flowers on my birthday.
C. Hoa was kind enough to send flowers to me on my birthday 
D. Hoa was kind enough not to send flowers to me on my birthday. 
Câu 40: The more money Dane makes, the more his wife spends.

A. Dane spends more money than his wife B. Dane and his wife both make money.

C. Dane spends the money his wife makes D.Dane’s wife keeps spending more money. 
Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D)để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau:

Câu 41: I was under_______that you two had already met.

A. the impression B. the idea C. notice D. pressure

Câu 42: Are you sure you can do it on_________?

A. yourself B. secret C. date D. your own

Câu 43: “Is dinner ready?” - “No, my mother is ________it ready now.”

A. preparing B. cooking C. getting D. doing

Câu 44: Can you help me sort_______these clothes into different sizes?

A. between B.out C.with D. for

Câu 45.I just can’t________that noise any longer!

A. sit out B. stand in for C. stand up for D. put up with 
Câu 46:You must________these instructions very carefully.

A. carry out B. bring out C. carry on D. get up to

Câu 47.I don’t think we can_______him to change his mind.

A. insist B. make C. persuade D. suggest

Câu 48: She_______ to tell them where the money was hidden.

A. objected B. rejected C. refused D. disagreed

Câu 49: The company was so successful during the 1990s that it _______500 new employees in a 
period of six months

A. caught on B. took on C. put on D. laid on

Câu 50: “Oh, I’m really sorry!”. - “, ______________”

A. That’s all right B. It was a pleasure C. Yes, why? D. Thanks 
Câu 51: It says $5.60 on the label, but you’ve________me at $6.50.

A. reduced B. deducted C. taken D. charged

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A. a lecture B. a discussion C. a meeting D. a conference
Câu 53: According to a recent survey, most people are on good________with their neighbours.

A. terms B. relations C. relationships D. accquaintance

Câu 54:_________be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed.

A. Hydroelectric power should B. When hydroelectric power

C. Hydroelectric power D. Should hydroelectric power

Câu 55: She acted as if she_________a clown before.

A. has never seen B. not saw C. wouldn’t see D. had never seen

Câu 56: I’ll tell John to call you________him tomorrow.

A. as I see B. if I see C. if I’ll see D. when I saw

Câu 57: It’s about time________care of yourself.

A. you taking B. you take C. you took D. to taking
Câu 58: Potential dehydration is ______ that a land animals faces.

A. often the greatest hazard B. the often greatest hazard
C. the greatest often hazard D. often the hazard greatest

Câu 59: The computer has drammatically affected______photographic lenses are constructed.

A. is the way B. the way C. which way do D. that the way

Câu 60:Most of the computers in the laboratory are________now.

A. out of function B. out of work C. out of working D. out of order 
Câu 61: This picture book, the few pages________are missing, is my favourite.

A. of which B. to which C. of that D. for which

Câu 62: I feel it an honour________to speak about the expedition.

A. to ask B. having asked C. be asked D. to be asked

Câu 63:He found_______to answer all the questions within the time given.

A. that impossible B. it impossible C. it impossibly D. that impossibly
Câu 64: Her father spent_______dollars on food and drinks.

A.only few B. only a little C. only a few D. very a few

Câu 65: “Never say that again, ...”

A. don’t you B. won’t you C. do you D. will you 
Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than
speech. A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing is secondary to
language. Human beings have been writing( as far as we can tell from surviving evidence) for at least
5000 years; but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human 
beings.

When writing did develop, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly. Even
today, there are spoken languages that have no written form. Furthermore, we all learn to talk well
before we learn to write; any human child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will
learn to talk: a normal human being can not be prevented from doing so. On the other hand, it takes a
special effort to learn to write; in the past many intelligent and useful members of society did not
acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read 
or write, while some who learn the rudiments of those skills do so only imperfectly.

To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not, however, to disparage the latter. One 
advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any
civilization must have. Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilizes.

Câu 66: The word “ doubtless” in the passage mostly means ____________

A. almost certainly B. almost doubtfully C. almost impossibly D. almost 
uncertainly

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A. people who speak many languages B. people who learn the rudiments of 
speech

C. severely handicapped children D. intelligent who could not write 
Câu 68: The following statements are true EXCEPT ____________

A. writing was derived from speech B. every spoken language has written 
form

C. we can talk before we can write D. men have been writing for at least 5000 
years

Câu 69: The author of the passage argues that ____________

A. all languages should have a written form B. everyone who learns to speak must learn to 
write

C. speech is more basic to language than writing D. writing has become too important in today’s 
society

Câu 70: The word “disparage” in the passage mostly means____________

A. make something seem more important B. think that something is more important 
C. think about something carefully D. suggest that something is not important or valuable 
Câu 71: According to the passage, writing ____________

A. represents speech, but not perfectly B. is represented perfectly by speech 
C. developed from imperfect speech D. is imperfect, but less so than speech 
Câu 72: The word “ acquire” in the passage mostly means ____________

A. help somebody learn something by giving information about it 
B. gain something by our own efforts or ability

C. become aware of something by hearing about it 
D. develop a natural ability or quality so that it improves 
Câu 73: in the passage, the author judges that ____________

A. speech conveys ideas less accurately than writing does B. writing has more advantages than speech 
C. writing is more real speech. D. speech is essential but writing has important 
benefits.

Câu 74 : According to the author, one mark of society is that it ____________ 
A. teaches its children to speak perfectly B. keeps written records

C. affirms the primacy of writing over speech D. affirms the primacy of speech over 
writing

Câu 75: According to the passage, speech began to exist in our life ____________

A. just when human beings appeared B. when writing became important in our culture 
C. when human beings were able to communicate in writing D. at least 5000 years ago

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính rơi vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba 
từ còn lại:

Câu 76:A. optional B. emission C. conjunction D. materia
Câu 77:A. stimulate B. surgical C. already D. measurement 
Câu 78:A. medical B. convention C. majority D. humanity
Câu 79:A. presidential B. foundation C. confidential D. recreation.

Câu 80:A. apply B. obtain C. disease D. desert

________THE END_________
-Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm.

-Cán bộ coi thi khơng giải thích gì thêm.

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SỞ GD & ĐT HÀ TĨNH

TRƯỜNG THPT VŨ QUANG ĐỀ THI THỬ ĐẠI HỌC, CAO ĐẲNG LẦN 2 – NĂM 2012 MÔN THI: TIẾNG ANH D
Thời gian làm bài: 90 phút;

Họ, tên thí sinh:...
Số báo danh:...

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ có phần gạch chân có cách phát âm khác với ba từ 
còn lại trong mỗi câu:

Câu 1: A. happen B. calculate C. add D. radius

Câu 2: A. achieve B. chorus C. school D. chemistry

Câu 3: A.missed B. worked C. realised D. watched

Câu 4: A. century B. culture C. coin D. camel

Câu 5: A. pure B. durable C. cure D. pursue

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ có trọng âm chính rơi vào âm tiết có vị trí khác với ba 
từ cịn lại:

Câu 6:A. materia B. emission C. optional D. conjunction
Câu 7:A. stimulate B. measurement C. surgical D. already

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Câu 8:A. medical B. convention C. majority D. humanity
Câu 9:A. presidential B. foundation C. confidential D. recreation.

Câu 10:A. disease B. obtain C. desert D. apply

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D)để hoàn thành mỗi câu sau: 
Câu 11: I was under_______that you two had already met.

A. the idea B. pressure C. notice D. the impression

Câu 12: Are you sure you can do it on_________?

A. yourself B. your own C. date D. secret

Câu 13: “Is dinner ready?” - “No, my mother is ________it ready now.”

A. doing B. cooking C. preparing D. getting

Câu 14: Can you help me sort_______these clothes into different sizes?

A.for B.out C.with D.between

Câu 15.I just can’t________that noise any longer!

A. put up with B. stand in for C. sit out D. stand up for
Câu 16:You must________these instructions very carefully.

A. bring out B. carry out C. carry on D. get up to

Câu 17.I don’t think we can_______him to change his mind.

A. make B. persuade C. suggest D. insist

Câu 18: She_______ to tell them where the money was hidden.

A. objected B. rejected C. refused D. disagreed

Câu 19: The company was so successful during the 1990s that it _______500 new employees in a 
period of six months

A. put on B. took on C. caught on D. laid on

Câu 20: “Oh, I’m really sorry!”. - “, ______________”

A. Thanks B. It was a pleasure C. That’s all right D. Yes, why? 
Câu 21: It says $5.60 on the label, but you’ve________me at $6.50.

A. taken B. deducted C. reduced D. charged

Câu 22: We are supposed to attend______ on “Brain Electronics” tomorrow.

A. a conference B. a lecture C. a meeting D. a discussion
Câu 23: According to a recent survey, most people are on good________with their neighbours.

A. relations B. accquaintance C. relationships D. terms

Câu 24:_________be needed, the water basin would need to be dammed.

A. Hydroelectric power should B. When hydroelectric power

C. Hydroelectric power D. Should hydroelectric power

Câu 25: She acted as if she_________a clown before.

A. has never seen B. not saw C. wouldn’t see D. had never seen

Câu 26: I’ll tell John to call you________him tomorrow.

A. if I’ll see B. as I see C. if I see D. when I saw

Câu 27: It’s about time________care of yourself.

A. you took B. you take C. to taking D. you taking

Câu 28: Potential dehydration is ______ that a land animals faces.

A. the often greatest hazard B. the greatest often hazard
C. often the greatest hazard D. often the hazard greatest

Câu 29: The computer has drammatically affected______photographic lenses are constructed.

A. is the way B. that the way C. which way do D. the way

Câu 30:Most of the computers in the laboratory are________now.

A. out of order B. out of work C. out of working D. out of function

Câu 31: This picture book, the few pages________are missing, is my favourite.

A. for which B. of which C. of that D. to which

Câu 32: I feel it an honour________to speak about the expedition.

A. to ask B. having asked C. be asked D. to be asked

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A. that impossible B. it impossible C. it impossibly D. that impossibly
Câu 34: Her father spent_______dollars on food and drinks.

A.only few B. only a few C. very a few D. only a little

Câu 35: “Never say that again, ...”

A. don’t you B. won’t you C. do you D. will you 
 Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

Mobile phones _(36)_, microwave radio emissions. Researchers are questioning whether
exposure to these radio waves might_(37)_to brain cancer.

So far, the data are not conclusive. The scientific evidence does not _(38)_us to say with
certainly that mobile phones are categorically _(39)_. On the other hand, current research has not yet
_(40)_clear adverse effects associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones.

Numerous studies are now going _(41)_in various countries. Some of the results are
contradictory but others have shown an association between moblie phone use and cancer. _(42)_,
these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long-term investigation.

_(43)_the scientific data are more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile

phones for long _(44)_of time. Don’t think that hands-free phones are any safer either. At the moment,
research is in fact showing the _(45)_ and they may be just as dangerous.

It is also thought that young people whose bodies are still growing may be at particular risk.

Câu 36:A. send B. give C. emit D. charge

Câu 37:A. cause B. lead C. produce D. bring

Câu 38:A. enable B. make C. able D. let

Câu 39:A. risky B. secure C. unhealthy D. safe

Câu 40:A. proved B. demonstrated C. caused D. produced

Câu 41:A. by B. on C. through D. about

Câu 42:A. Though B. Additionally C. However D. While

Câu 43:A. Provide B. As C. When D. Until

Câu 44:A. amounts B. periods C. quantities D. intervals

Câu 45:A. fact B. opposite C. way D. truth

Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

have been able to determine much about the composition of the Moon (as well as to draw) inferences
about the development of the Moon from its composition.

In addition to the Moon soil, astronauts gather two basic types of rocks from the surface of the
Moon: Basalt and breccia . Basalt is a cooled and hardened volcanic lava common to the Earth. Since 
basalt is formed under extremely high temperatures, the presence of this type of rock is an indication
that the temperature of the Moon was once extremely hot. Breccia, the other kind of rock brought back
by the astronauts, was formed during the impact of falling objects on the surface of the Moon. This
second type of rock consists of small pieces of rock compressed together bythe force of impact. Gases
such as hydrogen and helium were found in some of the rocks, and scientists believe that these gas
were carried to the Moon by the solar wind, the streams of gases that are constantly emitted by the 
Sun.

Câu 46:The paragraph preceding the passage most likely discusses:

A. astronaut training B. the inception of the Apollo space program. 
C. a different space trip. D. previous Moon landings

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A. The Apollo astronauts B. Soil on the Moon
C. What the Moon is made of D. Basalt and breccia.
Câu 48: According to the passage, what does Moon soil consist of?

A. Hydrogen and helium B. Large chunks of volcanic lava
C. Tiny pieces of stones and glass D. Streams of gases

Câu 49: Which of the following was NOT brought back to the Earth by the astronauts?

A. Basalt B. Soil C. Breccia D. Plant life

Câu 50: According to the passage, breccia was formed:

A. when objects struck the Moon B. from volcanic lava

C. when streams of gases hit the surface of te Moon D. from the interaction of helium and hydrogen.
Câu 51:It is implied in the passage that scientists believe that the gases found in the Moon rocks: 
A. were not originally from the Moon B. were created inside the rocks

C. traveled from the Moon to the Sun D. caused the Moon’stemperature to rise.
Câu 52: The word “emitted” in the last paragraph is closest meaning to_____

A. set off B. vaporized C. sent out D. separated

Câu 53:The author’s purpose in this passage is to:

A. describe some rock and soil samples B. explain some of the things learned from space 
flights

C. propose a new theory about the creation of the Moon.
D. demonstrate the difference between basalt and breccia.
Câu 54: It can be inferred from the passage that_______

A. the only items of importance that astronauts brought back from the Moon were rock and soil
samples.

B. scientists learned relatively little from the Moon rock and soil samples.

C. scientists do not believe that it is necessary to return to the Moon.

D. rock and soil samples were only some of a myriad of significant items from the Moon. 
Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D)cho mỗi chỗ trống:

Câu 55: The word “ doubtless” in the passage mostly means ____________

A. “ almost uncertainly” B. “ almost certainly” C. “ almost impossibly” D. “ almost 
doubtfully”

Câu 56: In order show that learning to write requires effort, the author gives the example 
of____________

A. intelligent who could not write B. people who learn the rudiments of 
speech

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A. writing was derived from speech B. every spoken language has written 
form

C. we can talk before we can write D. men have been writing for at least 5000 
years

Câu 58: The author of the passage argues that ____________

A. all languages should have a written form B. everyone who learns to speak must learn to 
write

C. speech is more basic to language than writing D. writing has become too important in today’s 
society

Câu 59: The word “disparage” in the passage mostly means____________

A. “think that something is more important” B. “make something seem more important” 
C. “think about something carefully” D. “suggest that something is not important or 
valuable”

Câu 60: According to the passage, writing ____________

A. is represented perfectly by speech B. represents speech, but not perfectly 
C. developed from imperfect speech D. is imperfect, but less so than speech 
Câu 61: The word “ acquire” in the passage mostly means ____________

A. “ help somebody learn something by giving information about it” 
B. “ gain something by our own efforts or ability”

C. “ become aware of something by hearing about it” 
D. “ develop a natural ability or quality so that it improves” 
Câu 62: in the passage, the author judges that ____________

Câu 63 : According to the author, one mark of society is that it ____________ 
A. teaches its children to speak perfectly B. keeps written records

C. affirms the primacy of writing over speech D. affirms the primacy of speech over 
writing

Câu 64: According to the passage, speech began to exist in our life ____________

A. just when human beings appeared B. when writing became important in our culture 
C. when human beings were able to communicate in writing D. at least 5000 years ago

Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với từ/ cụm từ có gạch chân cần phải sửa trong các câu 
sau:

Câu 65: One of the first and ultimately the most important purposeful of a reservoir was

A B

to control flooding.

C D

Câu 66: Before the 1920s, no women have voted in national elections in the U.S 
 A B C D

Câu 67: As every other nation, the United States used to define its unit of currency, the 
 A B C

dollar, in term of the gold standard.
D

Câu 68: The longest mountain range, the Mid-Atlantic Range, is not hardly visible

A B

because most of it lies under the ocean.
C D

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Chọn phương án (A, B, C hoặc D) ứng với câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu cho sẵn sau đây: 
Câu 70: John wishes to be an architect like his father.

A. John wants his father to be an architect B. John and his father wish to become architects
C. John would like to be an architect D. John wants the architect to like his father 
Câu 71:The company turn down Mary’s offer.

A. The company rejected Mary’s offer B. The company offered Mary a job.
C. The company accepted Mary’s offer. D. The company discussed mary’s offer.
Câu 72: The test was difficult to say the least.

A. The test was not the least bit difficult B.The test was the least difficult of all

C. The test was very difficult D.The test was as difficult as previous ones
Câu 73: Bob outdoes his brother Paul in math.

A.Bob surpasses Paul on math B.Paul surpasses Bob in math

C.Bob always does Paul’s math for him D.Paul anf Bob make the same grade in math.
Câu 74: What he did came as no surpised to me.

A. He was surprised when I came B. I was not surprised by his actions 
C. He told me that he was not surprised D. His behaviour surprised me.

Câu 75: It’s a ashame Bill eats sweets whenever he gets the chance. 
A. Bill likes to take chance B. Bill dislkies eating sweets
C. Bill never turns down sweets when they are offered to him.

D. Bill will not take a chance on eating sweets.

Câu 76: Mike has touched a book since the semester began.

A.Mike hasn’t gone to the library B. Mike hasn’t begun the semester
C.Mike hasn’t studied at all this semester D. Mike hasn’t bought any books. 
Câu 77: I took more time on the last question than I did on the first four.

A. I answerd only the first four questions B. The last question was most difficult for me.

C.I failed to get to the last question. D. I found the last question easier than the other
questions.

Câu 78: He makes a better husband than father

A. Fathers are usually good husband B. He is more successful as a husband than as a father. 
C. His faher is better than her husband. D. He tries to be a good husband and father

Câu 79: It was kind of Hoa to send flowers to me on my birthday. 
A. Hoa was kind enough to send flowers to me on my birthday. 
B. Hoa wasn’t kind enough to send me flowers on my birthday.
C. Hoa was enough kind to send me flowers on my birthday.
D. Hoa was kind enough not to send flowers to me on my birthday. 
Câu 80: The more money Dane makes, the more his wife spends.

A. Dane spends more money than his wife B. Dane and his wife both make money.

C. Dane spends the money his wife makes D.Dane’s wife keeps spending more money.

________THE END_________
-Thí sinh làm bài vào tờ phiếu trả lời trắc nghiệm.

-Cán bộ coi thi khơng giải thích gì thêm.

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<b>Working mothers </b>

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