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BỘ 5 ĐỀ THI CHỌN HỌC SINH GIỎI MƠN TIẾNG ANH 12 NĂM 2021
CĨ ĐÁP ÁN TRƯỜNG THPT LƯƠNG THẾ VINH
1. Đề số 1
Section one: Phonetics
Question 1: Choose the word that has the undderline pronounced differently from the others:
1. A. fond B. off C. follow D. honey
2. A. there B. appere C. were D. prepere
3. A. though B. enough C. cough D. rough
4. A. storage B. encourage C. garage D. shortage
5. A. fat B. any C. land D. band
Question 2: Choose the word whose the main stress is placed differently from the others:
6. A. evaporate B. consulate C. contemplate D. coordinate
7. A. interrupt B. interview C. intervene D. interstellar
8. A. continent B. continue C. contention D. contain
9. A. overweight B. overdevelop C. overnight D. overhead
10. A. demonstration B. vegetation C. generation D. attraction
Section two : Grammar and vocabulary
Question 1: Circle the letter of the best answers:
1. Don't be silly! That ________ possibly be Madonna!
A. mustn't B. shouldn't C. won't D. can't
2. No sooner had we started the picnic _______ the rain began pouring down!
A. than B. when C. that D. and
3. You really shouldn't buy that car. I know the engine is fine, but most of the bodywork has
been
____________away by rust.
A. eaten B. dissolve C. crumbled D. erases
4. Not only __________ visit Japan but they plan to stop off in the USA as well?
A. they plan to B. they must C. will they D. are they paying
5. I'll hand over all my files to my assistant before I _________
A. am leaving B. leave C. will leave D. shall leave
6. By the time Brown's daughter graduates, ________retired.
A. he B. he has C. He'll being D. he'll have
7. _______ you try, you can never get them all right.
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9. ________earlier, I would have done it for you.
A. Had I known B. If I knew C. did I know D. by knowing
10. Conservationists are worried that many potential valuable _______of plants and animals
are threatened with
extinction.
A. examples B. brands C. variations D. species
11. He had an excellent grade in his examination ________the fact that he hadn't worked
particularly hard.
A. in spite of B. although C.because of D. on account of
12. It was in this house__________
A. where I was born B. in which I was born C. that I was born D. I was born in
13. Was the man ______ by the committee accept the job?
A. appointing B. appointed C. was appointed D. to appointed
14. I have two horses, _________ of them run very fast.
A. all B. each C. both D. one
15. The child was told to _______for being rude to his uncle.
A. excuse B. apologize C. confess D. pardon
16. " John found it difficult to adjust to Libya."
" For one thing, __________is a difficult language to learn."
A. Arabic B. the Arabic C. the language Arabic D. Arabics language
17. Some of you may have already completed section one __________ , you can go on to
section two.
A. if so B. if you do C. it you may D. if not
18. When I was young, everyone in the family _________gather together at home for
christmas.
A. would B. used to C. was used D. use
19. When his daughter returned after midnight for the third time, Henry decided to
_______down the laws and
refused to allow her out at all.
A. set B. put C. hand D. lay
20. Now's a _________time to tell me you are going out this evening- I've spent the whole day
preparing supper
for you.
A. right B. suitable C. reasonable D. fine.
Question 2: Fill in each numbered space with one siutable word.
The world of dreams
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contrary, dreams are often connected (2) ... our daily lives.
(3) ... our whole mind (4)... filled with something, when we are either
very upset
(5)... when we are in good spirit, a dream will represent (6)... reality in
symbols. It is often
said that we benefit (7) ... dreams because they help the spirit to heal itself. when
things
(8)...wrong. Dreams are therefore (9) ... kind of escape, almost a
holiday from (10)
... life, with its fears and responsibilities . It is, (11) ..., a strange (12)
... of
holiday because whether we have a wonderful time or whether it turns (13) ... to be a
nightmare, we
quickly forget it. Most dreams disappear forever, (14) ... you are one of those
people disciplined
enough to write (15) ... down as soon as you wake up.
Question 3: Read the text below. Use the words given in capitals at the end of each line to form
a word that
fits in the space in the same line
My ideal job
One thing I know is that I wouldn't like to have an occupation OCCUPY
that has anything to do with physics, (1) ... or maths; CHEMIST
I am not the (2) ... type at all. In fact at school, I was a SCIENCE
complete (3) ... in these subjects. Neither am I very FAIL
good at dealing with people, nor am I (4) ..., so jobs in MBITION
business, administration and (5) ... don't really interest MANAGE
me either. Moreover I find it (6) ... to be surrounded by IRRITATE
a lot of people; I would much rather have a job involving creative
work or (7) ... skills of some sort. I'd like to have the ART
chance to work outdoors (8) ... and perhaps do a bit of OCCASION
travelling too. I am not (9) ... concerned
about becoming PARTICULAR
rich but I would like to have a (10) ... income - enough REASON
to live comfortably.
Section three : Reading
Question 1: Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing A,B,C or D
which you
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The sun today is a yellow dwarf star. It is fueled by thermonuclear reactions near its center that
convert
hydrogen to helium. The sun has existed in its present state for about 4 billion, 600 million years
and is thousands
of times larger than the earth.
By studying other stars, astronomers can predict what of the rest of the Sun's life will be like.
About 5
billion years from now, the core of the sun will shrink and become hotter. The surface
temperature will fall. The
higher temperature of the center will increase the rate of thermonuclear reactions. The outer
regions of the Sun
will expand appropriately 35 million miles, about the distance to Mercury, which is the closest
planet to the Sun.
The Sun will be then a red giant star. Temperatures on the Earth will become too hot for life to
exist.
Once the Sun has used up its thermonuclear energy as a red giant, it will begin to shirk. After it
shirks to
the size of the Earth, it will become a white dwarf star. The Sun may throw off huge amounts of
gases in violent
eruptions called nova explosion as it changes from a red giant to a white dwarf.
After billions of years as a white dwarf, the Sun will have lost its heat. Such a star is called a
black dwarf.
After the Sun has become a black dwarf, the Earth will be dark and cold. If any atmosphere
remains there, it will
have frozen onto the Earth's surface.
1. What is the primary purpose of this passage?
A. to alert people to the dangers of posed by the sun.
B. To discuss conditions on Earth in the far future.
C. To present a theory about the red giant stars.
D. To describe changes that the Sun will go through.
2. It can be inferred from the passage that the Sun
A. It approximately haftway through its life as a yellow dwarf.
B. has been in existence for 10 billion years.
C. is rapidly changing in size and brightness.
D. will continue as a yellow dwarf for another 10 billion years.
3. What will probably be the first stage of change as the Sun becomes a red giant?
A. Its core will cool off and use less fuel
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4. According to the passage, which of the following best describes the sequence of the stages
that the Sun will
probably pass through?
A. Yellow dwarf, white drarf, red giant, black giant.
B. Red giant, white dwarf, red drarf, nova explosion.
C. Yellow dwarf, red giant, white dwarf, black dwarf.
D. White dwarf, red giant, black dwarf, a yellow dwarf.
5. The word " there" in the last sentence of paragraph 4 refers to
A. our own planet
B. The outer surface of the Sun
C. the core of a black dwarf
D. the planet Mercury.
Question 2: Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition;
1. Valuable chemical products are obtained _____ volcanic substances, including gold and
silver.
2. The company has laid _________strict procedures for this kind of situation.
3. You are perfectly capable _________ of making your own bed, I would have thought!
4. Keep away _____those electrical wires.
5. My friend, howard, is very enthusiastic __________his new equipment.
6. That boy threw a piece of stone _______the old man.
7. The geese no longer had their freedom, but they were safe _______the other fowls.
Section four : Writing
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed
before.
1. I had only just put the phoned down when the boss rang back.
Hardly ...
2. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time.
Despite my ...
3. My mother was the most warm-hearted person I've ever known.
I've ...
4. Her hobby is one thing that she doesn't intend to give up.
She has ...
5. Nick told one of the detectives that he had taken the cashbox.
Nick admitted ...
6. We are spending $ 300 on repairs before we sell the car.
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7. The room wasn't only cold, it was also very damp.
Not ...
8. They were seasoned travelers, which we hadn't expected them to be!
Contrary ...
9. He not only failed in his exam but also had a road accident.
Not only ...
10. I will marry her and I don't care how old she is.
No matter ...
Section five:There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
1. For such an experience and able teacher, discipline was not a problem.
2. He looks remarkable like his father .
3. They didn't seem to take any notice of that the teacher said.
4. Tom's very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless.
5. I watched the train to leave until it was out of sight.
6. Maria asked Sandra whether she knew the post office had been at strike for the past week.
7. Never before have so many people in the United States interested in soccer.
8. Despite the identity of the attacker is known to the police, no name has been released.
9. Nobody watched, so the little boy took the packet of sweets from the shelf and putting it in his
pocket.
10. More and more women are now joining the pay labor force worldly.
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Section 1: Phonetics ( 1p)
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B
6. A 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. D
Section2: Grammar and vocabulary
Question1: ( 2p)
1. C 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. B 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. D
11. A 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B 16. A 17. A 18. B 19.D 20. A
Question2: ( 1,5p)
1. on 2. to 3. when 4. is 5. or 6. its 7. from
8. go 9. a 10. real 11. however 12. kind/sort/type
13. out 14. unless 15 .them
Question 3: ( 1p)
1. chemistry 2. scientific 3. failure 4. ambitious
5. management 6. irritating 7. artistic 8. occationally
9. particularly 10. reasonable
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Question 1: ( 1p)
1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A
Question 2: (1p)
1. from 2. down 3. of 4. from
5. about 6. at 7. as
Section 4: writing ( 1,5p)
1. Hardly had I put the phone down when the boss rang back
2. Despite my strongly disapprovement of your behaviour, I will help you this time
3. I've never known a more earm-hearted person than my mother.
4. She has never given up her hobby.
5. Nick admitted having taken the cashbox
6. By the time we sell the car, we will have spent $ 300
7. Not only was the room cold, it was very damp
8. Contrary to our expectation, they were seasoned travelers
9. Not only did he fail in his exam but had a road accident.
10. No matter how old she is, I will marry her.
Section 5: ( 1p)
Mistakes Correction Mistakes Correction
1 able ability 6 past previous
2 like as 7 have were
3 that what 8 identity identification
4 when while 9 putting put
5 to leave leaving 10 worldly worldwide
2. Đề số 2
SECTION A – PHONETICS
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. architect B. parachute C. archaic D. psychology
2. A. advent B. adverb C. advertise D. advance
3. A. dealt B. dreamt C. heal D. threaten
4. A. naught B. hymn C. button D. fence
5. A. possession B. address C. guess D. mess
II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others.
6. A. method B. invention C. intense D. effective
7. A. writer B. carefully C. origin D. compete
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10. A. advisable B. admirable C. reliable D. desirable
SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
11. The landlord of this apartment _________ me about $ 50 per month in rent.
A. draws B. charges C. takes D. costs
12. He had a good _________of the exam result when he saw his daughter’s face.
A. report B. thought C. idea D. news
13. When the teacher came in, they pretended __________.
A. to read B. reading C. being reading D. to be reading
14. We insist that a meeting _________as soon as possible.
A. be held B. is held C. were held D. will be held
15. He kept his marriage secret for years, but eventually the truth _________.
A. came out B. came through C. went out D. turned out
16. She is objecting to _________ money on the project.
A. me invest B. my investing C. I invest D. me invested
17. – “Who is Marry getting married to?” – “Oh, to some guy _________ since childhood.”
A. has known her B. has been known her C. she has known D. who
she has been known
18. –“Do you like frog’s legs?” – “_________ them, I don’t really know.”
A. Never try B. Not to have tried C. Never having tried D. Never had tried
19. It is believed that there is a _________ between the two crimes.
A. join B. chain C. link D. connector
20. If you drive from the airport, go on the motorway and follow the _________ to the city.
A. points B. signs C. plans D. ways
21. We were so late that we __________ had time to catch the train.
A. nearly B. almost C. hardly D. simply
22. They turned _________at the party, despite the awful weather.
A. round B. in C. back D. up
23. I wish I __________ her the truth earlier.
A. would tell B. had told C. have told D. told
24. There wasn't __________ news in his letter.
A. a great many B. hardly any C. a great deal of D. a large number of
25. You’ll have to _________ a better idea than that if you want to win.
A. come in for B. get down to C. bring out D. come up with
26. – “Why is John’s mother upset with him?” – “He hasn’t done his homework, nor _________
to.”
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27. The English _________ strong traditions.
A. have much B. has much C. has many D. have many
28. Don’t be late for the interview; _________ people will think you are a disorganized person.
A. otherwise B. unless C. if not D. or so
29. Wearing sports clothes is _________ of a truly "sporty" character.
A. not to indicate B. no indication C. not indicated D. no
indicating
30. Peter is very tall. He really _________ from the rest of his class.
A. stands out B. sits out C. sits up D. stands up
II. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it.
31. The King was too happy that he decided to build a pagoda of lotus shape over water.
32. He knows to repair the carburetor without taking the whole car apart.
33. Most of the food what elephants eat is brought to their mouths by their trunks.
34. The temple has rectangular shape, 3 meters aside with bent roof of traditional architecture.
35. Under no circumstances I will leave you alone in this country.
36. They should consider English more as a means of communication than of a science.
37. For more eighty years, scientists have argued over whether life exists on the planet Mars.
38. Pluto is so much far from the sun that it can be described as a black desert.
39. You can apply for a better job when you will have had more experience.
40. Many people believe that writing letters are a nice way of keeping in touch.
SECTION C – READING
I. Read the following passage, and then choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
Although they are an inexpensive supplier of vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein,
eggs also contain a high level of blood cholesterol, one of the major causes of heart disease.
One egg
yolk, in fact, contains a little more than two- thirds of suggested daily cholesterol limit. This
knowledge has caused egg sales to plummet in recent years, which in turn has brought about
the
development of several alternatives to eating regular eggs. One alternative is to eat substitute
eggs.
These eggs substitutes are not really eggs, but they look somewhat like eggs when they are
cooked.
They have advantage of having lower cholesterol rates, and they can be scrambled or used in
baking.
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produced by hens that are fed low-fat diets consisting of ingredients such as canola oil, flaw,
and rice bran. In spite of their diets, however, these hens produce eggs that contain the same
amount of
cholesterol as regular eggs. Yet, the producers of these eggs claim that eating their eggs will
not
raise the blood cholesterol in humans.
Egg producers claim that their product has been portrayed unfairly. They cite scientific
studies to back up their claim. And, in fact, studies on the relationships between eggs and
human
cholesterol levels have brought mixed results. It may be that it is not the type of eggs that is the
main
determinant of cholesterol but the person who is eating the eggs. Some people may be more
sensitive to cholesterol derived from food than other people. In fact, there is evidence that
certain
dietary fats stimulate the body’s production of blood cholesterol. Consequently, while it is still
makes sense to limit one’s intake of eggs, even designer eggs, it seems that doing this without
regulating dietary fat will probably not help reduce the blood cholesterol level.
41. What is the main purpose of this passage?
A. to inform people about the relation between eggs and cholesterol
B. to convince people to eat "designer" eggs and egg substitutes
C. to persuade people that eggs are unhealthy and should not be eaten
D. to introduce the idea that dietary fats increase the blood cholesterol level
42. According to the passage, which of the following is a cause of heart disease?
A. minerals B. cholesterol C. vitamins D. canola oil
43. According to the passage, what has been the cause for changes in the sale of eggs?
A. dietary changes in hens B. decreased production
C. increasing price D. concerns about cholesterol
44. According to the passage, one egg yolk contains approximately what fraction of suggested
daily
limit for human consumption of cholesterol?
A. 1/3 B. 1/2 C. 2/3 D. 3/4
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stay, and the truth is, of course, that plastic has brought enormous (47) _______ even
environmental
ones. It’s not really the plastics themselves that are the environmental (48) ________ – it’s the
way
society choose to use and (49) ________ them.
Almost all the 50 or so different kinds of modern plastic are made from oil, gas or coal –
non-renewable natural (50) _______. We (51) _______ well over three million tons of the stuff
in
Britain each year and, sooner or later, most of it is thrown away. A high (52) ________ of our
annual consumption is in the (53) _______ of packaging, and this (54) _______ about seven
per cent
by weight of our domestic (55) _______. Almost all of it could be recycled, but very little of it is,
though the plastic recycling (56) _______ is growing fast.
The plastics themselves are extremely energy-rich; they have a higher calorific (57) ______
than coal and one (58) _______ of ‘recovery’ strongly (59) _______ by the plastic
manufacturers is
the (60) _______ of waste plastic into a fuel.
46. A. evidence B. concern C. doubt D. likelihood
47. A. pleasures B. benefits C. savings D. profits
48. A. poison B. disaster C. disadvantage D. evil
49. A. dispose B. store C. endanger D. abuse
50. A. resources B. processes C. products D. fuels
51. A. remove B. import C. consign D. consume
52. A. portion B. amount C. proportion D. rate
53. A. way B. kind C. form D. type
54. A. takes B. makes C. carries D. constitutes
55. A. refuse B. goods C. requirements D. rubble
56. A. manufacture B. plant C. factory D. industry
57. A. degree B. value C. demand D. effect
58. A. measure B. mechanism C. method D. medium
59. A. desired B. argued C. favored D. presented
60. A. conversion B. melting C. change D. replace
III. Fill in each numbered gap with one suitable word.
In the early eighteenth century the New World still belonged to Britain. However, here
people found (61) _________ free from the power of kings and priests, and there was no
aristocracy
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from Britain and, after fighting and winning a war against the British, established a new nation
called the United States of America. They were now (64) _________ free from the power of the
European kings, and in 1789 they wrote a Constitution for the new nation.
This Constitution (65) ________ the values which Americans had fought (66) _________,
and when they wrote it they wanted to make sure that the freedom which they (67) _________
fought to win would continue. They wanted to be (68) ________ that the government of the new
country would not (69) _________ too strong, that the power of the church would also be
limited,
and that there would never (70) _________ a hereditary aristocracy in America
SECTION D – WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first one.
71. I should like someone to take me out to dinner.
What ………..………..
72. The manager was very astounded when they told him about the robbery.
On ………..
73. It is such a marvelous opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.
It is too ………..
74. My brother works better when he’s pressed for time.
The less time ………..
75. He’ll set down. Then his performance will improve.
Once ………..
76. Mrs. Scott is proud of her cooking.
Mrs. Scott prides ………..
77. Are they likely to pass Proficiency?
Is there ………..
78. He made a lot of mistakes because he didn’t study carefully.
Had ……….………..
79. Though I am poor, I’ll not serve a villain.
Poor …..………..………..
80. She didn't recover her confidence until that morning.
It was ……….……….………
II. Write about 150 – 200 words on the following topic:
“Good books are considered good teachers and friends”
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SECTION A – PHONETICS
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II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 5 points)
6. A 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. B
SECTION B – VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 20 = 20 points)
11. B 15. A 19. C 23. B 27. D
12. C 16. B 20. B 24. C 28. A
13. D 17. C 21.C 25. D 29. B
14. A 18. C 22.D 26. D 30. A
II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
Mistake Correction Mistake Correction
31 too so 36 than of than as
32 to repair how to repair 37 more more than
33 what which/that 38 so much so
34 aside a side 39 will have had have / have had
35 I will will I 40 are is
SECTION C – R EADING
I. (2p for 1 correct answer X 5 = 10 points)
41. A 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. D
II. (1p for 1 correct answer X 15 = 15 points)
46. C 49. D 52. C 55. A 58. C
47. B 50. A 53. C 56. D 59. C
48. D 51. B 54. D 57. B 60. A
III. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
61. themselves 63. declared 65. expressed 67. had 69.
become/be
62. who 64.
completely
66. for 68. sure 70. be
SECTION D – WRITING
I. (1p for 1 correct answer X 10 = 10 points)
71. What I should like is being/to be taken out to dinner.
72. On being told about the robbery, the manager was very astounded.
73. It is too marvelous an opportunity for me to miss.
74. The less time my brother has, the better he works.
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77. Is there any likelihood of their passing Proficiency?
78. Had he studied carefully, he wouldn’t have made a lot of mistakes.
79. Poor as I am, I won’t serve a villain.
80. It was not until that morning that she recovered her confidence.
II. (15 points)
Grammar & Vocabulary 30%
Style 40%
Content 30%
3. Đề số 3
Question1: Pick out the word with the position of stressed syllable different from
that of the others.(5points)
1. A. eucalyptus B. expedition C. scientific D. territory
2. A. comprise B. remain C. eastward D. extend
3. A. signature B. substantial C. domestic D. commitment
4. A. application B. certificate C. biology D. security
5. A. eradicate B. pessimistic C. incredible D. technology
Question II :Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense ( 10 points).
1. Something (tell) _____ me that you (not listen) _____ to a single word I (say)
_____ in the past ten minutes!
2. A woman (collapse) _____ at the supermarket check out. She (smuggle)
_____ out a frozen chicken under her hat.
3. He took a risk investing money with them. I’d rather he (not do) _____ it.
4. I don’t appreciate (interrupt) _____ when I’m speaking.
5. The examination papers (core) _____ by machine. The students (tell) _____ their
results next week.
6. It is vitally important that the order (cancel) _____ immediately.
Question III: Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition (10 points).
1. Helen was very jealous _____ her sister’s popularity. Her sister was very popular
_____ the teachers at school. She impressed them _____ her work and her
personality.
2. You say we’re a country rich _____ tradition. Surely that’s true _____ most
countries. What’s important _____ us is that we should remain true _____ our best
traditions.
3. Businessmen can’t be certain _____ success.
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5. You’ll be better to be further _____ the hill to see the view.
Questions IV: In this section you will find after the passage five questions, each with
four suggested answers. You must choose ONE which you think fits best. (5 points)
Despite the drastic impact of the collapse of the former Soviet Union and the
Eastern European Socialist countries that took away Vietnam’s traditional markets, the
continual suffering from blockage and embargo and the unceasing confrontation of
inside and outside hostile forces, Vietnam step by step surpassed many difficulties,
hindrances, and achieved great results. During the 1991-1995 period, the economic growth rate
(presented by the increase rate in GDP) reached 8.2%. By June 1996,
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) reached over $ 30.5 billion; inflation decreased from
67.1% (in 1991) to 12.7% (in 1995) and 4.5% (in 1996), living standards of the
majority were improved. The people’s cultral and intellectual standard got futher
increased. Generally, Vietnam has made a lot of progress in the fields of education,
health care, culture and art, sports, family planning, public media, and other social
activities. The political situation, independence and sovereignty of the nation, national
security and defense have been maintained stable, thus actively facilitating the “Doi
Moi” process. The political system from central to local level was consolidated; the
State’s rule and law has been firmly constructed and increasingly made perfect. The
foreign policy of independence and sovereignty multi-lateralization and diversification
has brought about great results. by now, Vietnam has established diplomatic relations
with 164 countries, trade relations with over 100 countries, and attracting foreign
investment from more than 50 countries and territories.
1. According to tha passage, Vietnam’s traditional markets are _____.
A. the former Soviet Union B.the Eastern European Socialist countries
C. the Western European countries D. both A and B
2. The word “surpassed” in the passage mostly means _____.
A. overcame B. defeated C. invaded D. reduced
3. According to tha passage, what does FDI mean?
A. Family Direction Investment B. First Decade Income
C. Foreign Direct Investment D. Fiture Donor Interest
4. The inflation in 1995 in Vietnam was _____.
A. 67.1% B. 30.5% C. 12.7% D. 4.5%
5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The economic growth rate reached 8.2% during the 1991-1995 period.
B. Vietnam has made a lot of progress in the field of health care.
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Questions V: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use
only ONE suitable word in each space. (10 points)
Most first-year college students live in institutional housing, such as a domitory or an
apartment building. (1) _____, most second-year and transfer students are ready to move
into off-campus housing and (2) _____ on the responsibilities of living in a rental unit.
However, there are certain aspects of renting that students should keep in (3) _____
before selecting a housing option.
It will be beneficial to visit the campus (4) _____ assistance center to attend an
orientation on issues such as landlord/ tenant rights, legal contrasts, and roommate
matching services. Participants will also learn strategies (5) _____ the house search Students
should carefully assess the type of community in (6) _____ they want to reside
and the type of housing they want. Some housing units (7) _____ many regulations for
residents, which students may perceive as unnecessary, while (8) _____ units may have
constructions or design elements that restrict student’s (9) _____ and convenience.
Before signing the lease, it is important to obtain a complete tour of the housing unit
from administration in (10) _____ to survey the facilites and the condition of the rental
unit.
Questions VI Read the passage and choose the best answer (15. points).
Every day one quater of the total population of Vietnam is directly (1) _____ in
formal education and training activites, (2) _____ as students or teachers. Education is
an important part of the society. It is a major preoccupation of government and is a
highly valued and respected (3) _____ in Vietnamese society. The Vietnam education
and training sector is large, present in almost every village and (4) _____ virtually
every family. There are almost 18 million students in the education system and over
0.5 million teachers and instructors. The (5) _____ of the education system is 5-4-3
i.e., five years of primary education (grade 1-5) (6) _____ by four years of lower
secondary (grade 6-9), and three years of upper secondary (grade 10-12). Higher
education programs (7) _____ between two and six years.
Government spending (8) _____ education and training grew rapidly during the
1990’s and in 1995 education and training’s share of the overall discretionary State (9)
_____ was about 12 percent or about 3.5 % of GDP. Household expenditure on
education and formal cost-trecovery adds a (10) _____ 2.5% of GDP. Thus, aggregate
expenditures of education in 1995 were approximately 6% of GDP with households
meeting 43% of overall educational expenditures.
1. A. focused B. included C. involved D. combined
2. A. either B. both C. neither D. also
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4. A. meets B. reaches C. touches D. conquers
5. A. formation B. target C. construction D. structure
6. A. followed B. reduced C. increased D. changed
7. A. extend B. last C. widen D. form
8. A. at B. for C. with D. on
9. A. budet B. loan C. pocket D. allowance
10. A. more B. farther C. further D. fewer
Questions VII The word in capital letters at the end of these sentences
can be changed in such a way that it forms a word that fits suitably in the
blank space. Fill each blank in this way.(8 points)
1. Laura has been very _____ during my illnness. SUPPORT
2. They’ve enough toys to keep them out of _____ for a while. MISCHIEVOUS
3. What I’m telling you is strictly _____. CONFIDENCE
4. David and Mary have been in _____ for five years. PART
5. Almost young American want to lead _____ lives DEPEND
when they are twenty.
6. The restaurant manager was very _____ and said we could APOLOGY
have our meal for free.
7. The _____ of the heating system requires several days. INSTALL
8. He was a very _____ pupil and seemed to spend most of ATTEND
the time looking out of the window.
9. It was highly _____ of him to leave the children on their RESPONSE
own in the pool.
10. Vietnam has _____ substantial changes since Doi Moi. GO
Questions VIII: Choose the best answers (20. points)
1. It’s difficult problem. It needs _____ about very carefully.
A. to think B. thinking C. being thought D. to be thinking
2. In the future factories will be _____ largely by robots.
A. jogged B. done C. played D. run
3. Artificial intelligence is _____ to have a large influence on our lives.
A. subject B. alike C. bound D. busy
4. I _____ in the middle of the film and woke up at the end.
A. hung up B. fell out C. dropped off D. put down
5. I wish you’d tell me what I _____ do in this difficult situation.
A. should B. would C. shall D. ought
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A. pull through B. pull up C. pull back D. pull out
7. He was rather _____ me. He just said “NO”.
A. short with B. crude to C. rude with D. tactless to
8. We are _____ by the doctors to eat more natural food.
A. suggested B. advised C. proposed D. informed
9. I took someone else’s coat from the cloakroom by _____.
A. fortune B. forgetfulness C. error D. mistake
10. Were she ten years younger, she _____ to dance.
A. will learn B. had learned C. would learn D. would have learned
11. She came in quitely _____ not to wake the baby.
A. as if B. so as C. such as D. if so
12. The manager did not offer her the job because of her untidy _____.
A. sight B. view C. presence D. appearance
13. We would very much _____ a reply by the end of the month.
A. except B. require C. appreciate D. value
14. When I leave the school next week, I _____ this class for ten years.
A. teach B. shall have taught C. will teach D. shall teach
15. The decimal numeral system is one of the _____ ways of expressing numbers.
A. world’s most useful B. useful most world’s
C. useful world’s most D. most world’s useful
16. Secondary schools offer a wide _____ of subjects.
A. field B. scope C. range D. list
17. When he came _____, he found himself in hospital.
A. over B. round C. off D. out
18. His leg was very painful after the insect _____ it.
A. stabbed B. inflamed C. stung D. blistered
19. There was a lot of coughing _____ the performance of Beethoven’s Fifth symphony.
A. during B. in C. under D. with
20. Translating literally from one language to another works unsatisfactorily at best.
A. pays B. functions C. reads D. labors
Question IX: There is a mistake in each sentence. Find the mistake and
correct it.(5 points)
1. The company representative sold to the manager a sewing machine for forty
dollars.
2. John was upset last night because he had to do too many homeworks.
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by forty dollars per month.
4. Jason’s professor had him to rewrite his thesis many times before allowing him to
present it to the committee.
5. After a carefully investigation, we soon discovered that the house was infested
with termites.
Question X (15 points)
a, Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar
as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it .(10 points)
1. They didn’t let him enter the restricted area.
He ________________________________.
2. It was only because of her help that I managed to do it.
But for _____________________________________.
3. Let’s leave at the end of the next programme.
As soon _____________________________.
4. The arrival of the train has been delayed, I’m afraid.
The train __________________________________.
5. Henry left before we reached the hotel.
By the time _________________________________.
6. She didn’t shed a tear when the story ended in tragegy.
Not _______________________________________.
7. As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older ____________________.
8. Why don’t you get an optician to test your eyes?
Why __________________________________?
9. We are to introduce this speed limit gradually.
This speed limit ________________________.
10. There is a definite improvement in your work.
Lately your work _______________________.
b, For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given in capital letters, This
word must not be altered in any way .(5 points)
1. It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert.
We ________________ tickets for the concert. NO
2. He pretended to be enjoying himself, but he wasn’t really.
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The _________________ my brother was before he left for Australia. LAST
4. The manager said I could have three days off.
The manager _____________ to have three days off. PERMISSION
5. “I don’t mind which film we see,” I said.
I said that ______________ me which film I saw. MATTER
4. Đề số 4
A. PHONETICS (1.0 point)
Question I. Choose one word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others
by
circling A, B, C or D. (0.5 p)
1. A. elaborate B. eliminate C. election D. equal
2. A. hasty B. tasty C. wastage D. nasty
3. A. Hand B. Bank C. Sand D. Band
4. A. beloved B. naked C. ploughed D. wicked
5. A. itinerant B. id C. idolize D. fungi
Question II. Choose one word whose stress pattern is different from the others by circling A, B,
C or D.
(0.5 p)
1. A. investigate B. aborigine C. convenient D. supervisor
2. A. determine B. diversity C. occupation D. miraculous
3. A. suitable B. eliminate C. accent D. cultural
4. A. arithmetic B. composition C. interpreter D. attributable
5. A. hotel B. preview C. annex D. annul
B. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (7 points)
Question I: Choose the best word from A, B, C, and D that fits each blank. (2p)
1. Judy is _______ smarter than the others that she ought to be in a higher grade at school.
A. much B. so much C. too much D. such a
2. They’d never realized ______ kind person their neighbor was until they asked for her help.
A. so B. such a C. how D. what a
3. “I asked Ned which team I should try out for.” – “But he doesn’t know a tennis ball _____ a
basketball.” A. than B. out of C. for D. from
4. “Who can I tell about the new project?” – “Nobody, _______ your family must know about it.”
A. not even B. not only C. much more D. rather
than
5. The sales practices of this company will have to be totally _______ if we are to save it.
A. overthrown B. overhauled C. overrun D. overwhelmed
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A. in all B. the bit least C. in the least D.
at the least
7. Sammy was so nervous the night before the exam that he couldn’t ________ a wink of sleep.
A. do B. get C. make D. take
8. A very cheerful and energetic woman, Joyce is ______ when there’s work to be done.
A. first always to sign up B. to sign up always first C. always first to sign up D. first to sign up
always
9. We were ________ looking for a manager when the impeccable candidate showed up.
A. in view of B. in the hope of C. with a view towards D. in the
process of
10. With a(n) _____ to getting high scores in the final exam, Scott studied as hard as he could.
A. sight B. eye C. vision D. nose
11. If I were you, I’d _____ everything he says with a pinch of salt.
A. make B. admit C. take D. accept
12. You ought to _______ the responsibility to keep everyone in the company informed about
the latest news
from the top manager.
A. burden B. shoulder C. take with D. hand
13. _________ I’ve told him not to go out with those people, but he wouldn’t listen. Just let him
face the
music now!
A. Many a time B. Many the time C. Quite a time D. or a time
14. Rumors going round, Mr. Long is ________ Head of the Department.
A. in the proximity of B. in line for C. in adjacent to D. in view
of
15. “Why are you so sad?” – “ __________ person I called is busy tonight.” A. Each and
everyone B. Every one C. Every single D. Out of
all the
16. Susan got a feeling that Tom liked her, but she soon realized that was just _______. A.
pinky thoughts B. wishful thinking C. blessing thoughts D. imaginary thinking
17. There are ______ words in English having more than one meaning. Pay close attention to
this fact.
A. a large many B. quite many C. quite a lot D. a great many
18. If a whale _______ itself, it swims onto the shore and cannot get back in the water.
A. beaches B. seats C. sticks D. shores
19. Your request for greater financial support has to be _______ the claim from other
departments.
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20. Recently, the company has received a _________ of complaints from the customers about
poor products.
A. pack B. barrage C. pool D. bank
Question II: Give the correct tense and form of the verb to fit each gap. (1.5ps)
1. It’s about time the government (do)_______________________ something about the
sewage system
which (not upgrade) ____________________ for years.
2. Mr. Nam asked that a trustee (appoint) _________________________ to take control of the
company.
3. Critics say the mayor is too busy (campaign)________________________
(do)_____________________
his job properly.
4. To perform this operation, the surgeon use a laser with a beam
(measure)_______________________ 0,1
millimeter.
5. When she found her dog (eat)________________________ her birthday cake, she couldn’t
but (kick) _______________________ it out.
6. If there aren’t any tickets left when we reach the front of the queue, we (wait)
_______________________
all the time for nothing.
7. It is highly desirable that from every product in regular production, samples (withdraw)
________________ periodically.
Question III: Supply the correct form of the word in brackets. (1.5ps)
1. ……… is one of the important factors that lead the firm to success.
(manage)
2. The tsunami has caused ……… damage to the Japanese.
(calculate)
3. Excuse me, Sir. I know it’s……….……..to call you up at two A.M. But our
factory is
on fire! (convenience)
4. All those foreign visitors can speak Vietnamese very well. There will be a big
………..to
have a translator here. (useful)
5. The natural disasters have………..……..seriously the life of all people
there.(effect)
6. Look at the doctor’s………..…….carefully before you take these tablets.(
prescribe)
7. The behavior of the woman is very……….………The guard of the supermarket is
having a look on her. (suspect)
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10. The United State gained ………...…..…. from Britain in 1776. (depend)
Question IV: Identify 10 errors in the following passage and correct them. (1.0 pt)
New technology has made a tremendous impact in modern life and communications. For
example, went are
the day when newspapers were full of misprints and spelling errors. These are now virtually
things of the past.
Whilst it cannot be always said that the content of some newspapers have improved, and it may
be truth that
the moral standards of others are opened to question, no one would deny that the papers itself
are more visual
attractive than they ever were before. Nevertheless, if you opt for a paper which has its origin in
the more
dubious gutter press, it is unlikely that you can expect to find accuracy, for the fact is usually
blended with
fiction and seems to be of little import, so long as the paper wins the major battles of the
circulation war.
Your answers:
Mistake Correction
1……….. ………..
2……….. ………..
3……….. ………..
4……….. ………..
5……….. ………..
6……….. ……….
7………. ……….
8……….. ……….
9……….. ………..
10………. ……….. Question V: Put one
suitable preposition or particle in the blank of each sentence. (1p)
1. I could probably work ___________ the answer if I had a pencil, some paper and a
calculator.
2. People who eat an unhealthy diet are susceptible __________ all kinds of illnesses and
diseases.
3. Is there any evidence _____________ the contrary?
4. As the years passed, Joe’s memories of his terrible experience faded _____________ , and
he began to lead
a normal life again
5. Do you know the girl _______________ long hair? – Yes, she is a girl ______________ few
words.
6. We spent an hour trying to puzzle _______________ the answer to this problem.
7. We have to finish _______________ our essays for homework tonight.
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C. READING (6 points)
Question I: Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. (2p)
Number of blue whales increasing
This is a good-news story about sea life. Scientists (1)____________ reported that the number
of blue
whales in the eastern Pacific Ocean (2)____________ the highest they have been in over a
century.
Researchers at the University of Washington report that there are now over 2,200 blue whales
(3)____________ Mexico and Alaska. Hunters killed nearly all the blue whales in that area and
they were
(4)____________ to extinction. (5)____________ became illegal in 1971 and the numbers of
the world's
largest mammal started increasing. It has (6)____________ over 40 years for the blue whale to
recover. Lead (7)____________ Dr Cole Monnahan was very happy at this positive news. He
said: "For us, this is a
great conservation success story."
Dr Monnahan said the number of 2,200 blue whales in the area might not rise any further. He
said: “Before this study, some people thought that the number should be going
(8)__________________, but if
there were about 2,200 whales to begin with, then that is what the environment can support.”
Monnahan
warned that the creature still needs to be (9)____________________, saying: “California blue
whales are
recovering because we took actions to stop catches and start monitoring. If we hadn’t, the
population might
have been pushed to (10)______________________ extinction.” He added that: “The recovery
of California
blue whales from whaling demonstrates the ability of blue whale populations to rebuild under
careful
management and conservation measures.” Your answers:
1……… 2……….. 3……… 4……….. 5………. 6………
7……… 8……… 9………….. 10………….. Question II: Read the text below and
decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space. (2pts)
It is relatively easy for computers to speak. A computer that says ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ in the
right
places is (1) ___ miracle of science ,but recognizing the words that make up normal ,
continuous human
speech is another (2) ___ Not until now have computer been programmed to (3) ___ to a range
of spoken commands.Until recently
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only then would be able to respond(4) ___to their master’s or mistress’s voice.Now rapid
progress is being
made (5) ______systems programmed to adapt easily to each new speaker.
The IBM Tangora system,under development at the end of 1980s was claimed to (6) ______a
spoken
vocabulary of 20,000 words with 95 percent accuracy. The system includes a processor that
can make
informed guesses as to(7)______is a likely sentence.That system has been programmed not
only with
grammatical rules,but also with an analyssis of a vast quantity of office correspondence.On the
(8) ______
of this information ,the machine can calculate the probability of one particular word following
another.
Statistical probability is necessary for computers to interpret not only speech but also (9)
______data.
Security systems can distinguish between faces they have been taught to recognize,but never
has a computer
been able to match a human’s ability to make sense of a three-dimemsional scene(10)
______identifying all
objects in it.
(From ‘Heinle & Heinle TOEFL Test Assistant .Grammar’ by Milada Broukal)
Question 1: A. no B. not C. nothing D. none
Question 2: A. problem B. topic C. matter D. theme
Question 3: A. talk B. answer C. communicate D. react
Question 4: A. truly B. completely C. accurately D. right
Question 5: A. with B. for C. within D. as
Question 6: A. know B. recognize C. master D. realize
Question 7: A. which B. what C. how D. that
Question 8: A. foundation B. principle C. ground D. basis
Question 9: A. visual B. noticeable C. seen D. visible
Question 10: A. from B. by C. of D. without
Question III: Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D). (2pts)
We are descendants of the ice age. Periods of glaciation have spanned the whole of human
existence
for the past 2 million years. The rapid melting of the continental glaciers at the end of the last
ice age spurred one of the most dramatic climate changes in the history of the planet. During
this interglacial time, people
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animal husbandry. Over the past few thousand years, the Earth’s climate has been
extraordinarily beneficial, and humans have prospered exceedingly well under a benign
atmosphere.
Ice ages have dramatically affected life on Earth almost from the very beginning. It is even
possible
that life itself significantly changed the climate. All living organisms pull carbon dioxide out of the
atmosphere and eventually store it in sedimentary rocks within the Earth’s crust. If too much
carbon dioxide
is lost, too much heat escapes out into the atmosphere. This can cause the Earth too cool
enough for glacial
ice to spread across the land.
In general the reduction of the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been equalized by
the
input of carbon dioxide from such events as volcanic eruptions. Man, however, is upsetting the
equation by
burning fossil fuels and destroying tropical rain forests, both of which release stored carbon
dioxide. This
energizes the greenhouse effect and causes the Earth to warm. If the warming is significant
enough, the polar
ice caps eventually melt.
The polar ice caps drive the atmospheric and oceanic circulation systems. Should the ice caps
melt,
warm tropical waters could circle the globe and make this a very warm, inhospitable planet.
Over the past century, the global sea level has apparently risen upwards of 6 inches, mainly
because
of the melting of glacial ice. If present warming trends continue, the seas could rise as much as
6 feet by the
next century. This could flood coastal cities and fertile river deltas, where half the human
population lives.
Delicate wetlands, where many marine species breed, also would be reclaimed by the sea. In
addition, more
frequent and severe storms would batter coastal areas, adding to the disaster of the higher
seas.
The continued melting of the great ice sheets in polar regions could cause massive amounts of
ice to
crash into the ocean. This would further raise the sea level and release more ice, which could
more than
double the area of sea ice and increase correspondingly the amount of sunlight reflected back
into space. The
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Question 1. According to the passage, carbon dioxide is stored in each of the following
EXCEPT
A. polar ice caps. B. sedimentary rocks. C. rain forests. D. fossil fuel.
Question 2. What does the final paragraph of the passage mainly discuss?
A. The relationship between the ocean and the sun B. The amount of sunlight reflected into
space
C. A rise in global temperatures D. The conditions that could lead to an ice age
Question 3. Which of the following does the author NOT mention as a consequence of a large
rise in global
sea level?
A. The destruction of wetlands B. The flooding of cities
C. A more diverse marine population D. Severe storms
Question 4. According to the passage, what is the relationship between carbon dioxide and the
Earth’s
climate?
A. Carbon dioxide, which istrapped in glacial ice, isreleased when warm temperatures cause
the ice melt.
B. The greenhouse effect, which leads to the warming of the climate, is result of too much
carbon
stored in the Earth’s crust.
C. Rain causes carbon dioxide to be washed out of the atmosphere and into the ocean.
D. An increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide results in the warming of the climate.
Question 5. The word "beneficial" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to
A. calm B. inviting C. thoughtful D. favorable
Question 6. The word "massive" can be replaced to
A. wide B. huge C. dense D. thick
Question 7. It can be inferred from the passage that the development of agriculture
A. preceded the development of animal husbandry. B. withstood vast changes in the Earth’s
climate.
C. did not take place during an ice age. D. was unaffected by the greenhouse effect.
Question 8. The word “this” in the third paragraph refers to
A. man’s upsetting the equation B. the reduction of the level of carbon dioxide.
C. a volcanic eruption D. the melting of the polar ice caps
Question 9. The word “inhospitable” is closest in meaning to
A. imperfect. B. uninhabitable. C. unlikable D. cruel.
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C. Man’s effect on the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere
D. The climate of the Earth over the years.
D. WRITING (6 points)
Question I: Rewrite these sentences so that the new one has a similar meaning as the
sentence preceded.
(2pts)
1. " Let 's go for a walk in the park," said Andrew
Andrew suggested ... ... 2.
His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke ... 3.
She and I have never been there before.
Neither... ... 4.
What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English.
I ...
5. The result of the match was never in doubt.
At no time ... 6.
This will be the orchestra 's first performance outside London.
This will be the first time ... 7.
In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late at the meeting.
Although Bill ... 8
The house looks better since the repainting was done.
The house looks better now...
9. The concert was not as good as we had expected.
The concert didn’t come...
10. Mosquitoes cause malaria.
Malaria is known ... Question
II: Do not change the given word, use it to write each of the following sentences so that each
has
a similar meaning as the original one. (2pts)
1. Returning from the battle, they had no money left. (RUB)
………
2. I was very lucky to escape from that crash. (COUNT)
………. 3. Our boss is absolutely
determined not to give us that pay rise. (INTENT)
Our boss……… the pay rise.
4. I’d thought about it for some time and decided to try to do something. (A GO)
………... 5. It was disgraceful that
Barbara refused to help one of her oldest and closest friends.
(BACK) ………. 6. I promise that I
will return the money to you. (HONOUR)
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7. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (LIKENED)
………
8. When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated. (RIDE)
9. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. (SOUND)
………. 10. At this moment I only have
time to think about my university thesis. (PREOCCUPIED)
………. Question III: Composition writing
(2 pts)
In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think this is a good
idea? In about
250 words, write a composition expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answer.
Your answer:
-THE END –
ĐÁP ÁN
A. PHONETICS (1 point)
Question I: Pronunciation(0.5p)
1. D, 2. D, 3. B, 4. C 5. B
Question II: Stress (0.5p)
1. D 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B
B. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURES (7points)
Question I: Choose the best answer: (2p)
1. B 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. B
11. C 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. C 16. B 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. B
Question II: Give the correct tense and form of the verb (1p)
1. Did, hasn’t been upgraded 6. Will have been waiting
2. Be appointed 7. Be withdrawn
3. Campaigning to do
4. measuring
5. eating, kick
Question III: Supply the correct form of the word in brackets (1pt)
1. Management 2. incalculable 3. inconvenient 4. uselessness 5. affected 6. prescription 7.
suspicious
8. admitted 9. domesticity 10. independence.
Question IV: Your answers:
Mistake Correction
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3…………cannot be always……… ………cannot always be……….
4………have improved………… ………has improved………..
5…………truth………… ………true………. 6. are opened are open
7. itself themselves
8. visual visually
9. for the fact for fact
10. so long as as long as
Question V: Put one suitable preposition or particle in the blank of each sentence. (1p)
1. out 2. to 3. to 4. away 5. With/ of
6. out 7. off 8. for 9. back
C. READING (6 points)
Question I: Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. (2p)
1. have 6. taken
2. is 7. researcher
3. between 8. up
4. close 9. protected
5. Whaling 10. near
Question II: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space.
(2p)
1. A 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. B 8. D
9. A 10. B
Question III: Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D). (2p)
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. B 10. A
D. WRITING (5 points)
Question I: Rewrite these sentences so that the new one has a similar meaning as the
sentence preceded.
(2p)
1. Andrew suggested going for a walk in the park. / Andrew suggested that they should go for a
walk in the
park
2. He broke the world record at / on his second attempt.
3. Neither she nor I have been there before. / Neither have she and I been there before.
4. I was particularly impressed by her excellent command of English.
5. At no time was the result of the match in doubt.
6. This will be the first time the orchestra has played / performed outside London.
7. Although Bill took a taxi, he arrived late at the meeting.
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10. Malaria is known to be caused by mosquitoes. Question II: Do not change the given word,
use it to write each of the following sentences so that each has
a similar meaning as the original one. (2p)
1. Returning from the battle, they didn’t have two pennies/ halfpennies/ beans to rub together.
2. I count myself very lucky to have escaped from that crash.
3. Our boss is intent on not giving us the pay rise.
4. I’d thought about it about some time and decided to give it a go.
5. It was disgraceful that Barbara had turned her back on one of her oldest and closest friends.
6. I give you my word of honour that I will return the money to you.
7. Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument.
8. When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was taken for a ride.
9. They arrived at their destination safe and sound.
10. At this moment, I am preoccupied with my university thesis.
5. Đề số 5
PART A: LISTENING (30ms)
LISTENING COMPREHENSION (2 marks for each, 30 marks)
WHEN YOU MEET SOMEONE YOU KNOW YOU SAY HELLO. THAT’S EASY. BUT WHAT
DO YOU SAY WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR FRIEND? THAT’S EASY, TOO. IT’S IMPORTANT
TO BE
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU SHOULD SAY IN A CERTAIN SITUATION? HERE ARE
FIFTEEN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS AND YOU MUST CHOOSE WHAT YOU WOULD SAY IN
EACH OF THEM. YOU’LL SEE THREE POSSIBLE ANSWERS TO HELP YOU, BUT ONLY
ONE OF THEM IS RIGHT. PUT A CROSS (X) BESIDE THE RIGHT ONE.
1. The Browns have invited the Greens for tea today. What do they say when their guests
arrive? They say:
a. Welcome. b. Glad you could come. c. We're looking forward to seeing you.
2. They sit down to talk. Mr Brown doesn’t hear what Mrs Green is saying. What does he say to
her? He says:
a. Excuse me. b. How are you? c. I beg your pardon.
3. Then they have tea. Mrs Green takes sugar with her tea. But the sugar is beside Mr Brown
and she can’t reach it. What does she say to get the sugar? She says:
a. More sugar? b. Hand me the sugar! c. Pass me the sugar, please.
4. Of course Mr Brown helps her at once. What does he say when he gives her the sugar. He
says: a. Please. b. Here you are. c. Excuse me.
5. Mr Green has no tea in his cup. He has finished it all. What does Mrs Brown ask him? She
asks him:
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7. You meet somebody for the first time. He says ‘How do you do’ to you. How should you
answer? You should answer:
a. How do you do? b. I'm fine, thank you. c. Thank you, the same to you.
8. Somebody has happened to stand on your foot or bump against you lightly in the street. he
says” Oh, I’m sorry” How can you answer? You can answer:
a. It was a great pleasure. b. Excuse me. c. That’s' all right.
9. Bill has a lot of work to do. Peter wants him to come with him to a dance. Bill can’t come so
what does he answer? He answers:
a. I'm busy. b. I'm in a hurry. c. It's no use.
10. Mary is going by train. She’s a bit late and very nervous because she thinks she’ll miss her
train. What can you say when you tell her to take it easy? You say:
a. Don't worry! b. Be quiet! c. Be careful.
11. You don’t know what time it is. What do you say to somebody, if you want to ask him the
time? You say:
a. How much is the clock? b. What time is it? c. When will you get a watch?
12. Bob and Tom often meet in the evening, as they are good friends. What does Bob say,
when he leaves Tom after having talked for a while? They are going to meet again soon. He
says:
a. Bye-bye! b. Good evening! c. Nice to meet you.
13. You have helped somebody who is now very grateful and shows it by saying ‘Thank you
very much!’ How could you answer? You could answer:
a. It's all the same to me. b. Never mind. c. Not at all.
14. It’s Christmas and a friend of yours wishes you ‘ merry Christmas!’ What could you say as
an answer? You could say:
a. Thank you - the same to you! b. Many happy returns of the day! c. Congratulations!
15. You are going through the customs. What does the customs officer say to you when you are
standing in front of him with all your luggage? He says:
a. Can I help you? b. Have you anything to declare? c. Any more fares, please?
B. GRAMMAR
I. Complete each sentence so that it means the same as the previous one. (15 marks)
1 “How long have you been learning English?” the teacher asked me.
The teacher asked me how ...
2 My sister goes to bed later than my brother.
My brother ...
3 Judy started working with us eight years ago.
Judy has ...
4 The film wasn’t very interesting, but I’d like to see it again.
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It can’t ...
6 They’ll take the tourists on a sightseeing tour.
The tourists ...
7 Pollution is killing many animals.
Many animals ...
8 “I’m going to call the police,” Tom said to me.
Tom told ...
9 I think you should take more exercise.
If I ...
10 I’d like to travel round the world but I don’t have enough money.
If I ...
11 He went back home in order to get his jacket.
He went back home so...
12 It won’t be necessary for people to learn to write.
People won’t ...
13 I plan to finish the book before the end of the week.
By the end ...
14 Somebody does Holly’s homework for her.
Holly has ...
15 I didn’t write to you because I didn’t have your address.
If I ...
II. Complete the sentences with the correct answer. (15 marks)
1. She hasn’t got a car, ...?
A does she B has she C hasn’t she
2. I offered ... her, but she wanted to try on her own.
A to help B help C helping
3 She’s been waiting ... five o’clock.
A since B for C from
4. Did you enjoy ... at the party?
A you B yourself C by yourself
5. The wreck ... a week ago.
A was discovered B was discovering C has been discovered
6. She had ... beautiful voice!
A such B so C such a
7. I can hear someone ... .
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8. He ... in Canada when he was a child.
A used to live B has been living C was living
9. She ... me where she was going.
A told B told to C said
10. They didn’t allow us ... out in the evening.
A going B to go C go
11. You ... so much junk food.
A shouldn’t eat B can’t be eating C had better eat
12. The fourth time I tried I ... break the record.
A could B am able to C managed to
13. If you ... me I wouldn’t have gone there.
A have warned B had warned C would have warned
14. She ... me, because she was there too and she was wearing her glasses.
A can’t have seen B couldn’t have seen C must have seen
15. You ... her that question — it was rude!
A shouldn’t have asked B mustn’t have asked C couldn’t have asked
III. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. (10 marks)
1. I knew he ... (cry) when I saw him because his eyes were red.
2. What plans have you made for the summer? Where ... (you /spend) the holiday?
3. I’m on a diet and by the end of the month I ... (lose) six kilos.
4. They ... (live) in the same house since they were born.
5. The film ... (already/start) when we arrived at the cinema, so we missed the
beginning.
6. Come on! We ... (be) late for school.
7. This time tomorrow I ... (watch) my favourite programme on TV.
8. He usually ... (spend) most of the day talking on the phone.
9. In thirty years’ time people ... (live) underwater.
10. If you ... (give) me your number, I would have called you.
C. VOCABULARY
I. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word. (10 marks)
1. ..., we didn’t have time to go sightseeing. FORTUNE
2. She’s still ...; she’s been looking for a job for ages. EMPLOY
3. When he saw the wreck he knew he had made an incredible ... . DISCOVER
4. Musical ... was provided in the evening. ENTERTAIN
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8. We ... go away at weekends, but we’re usually at home. OCCASION
9. There has been a lot of ... recently about pollution of the sea. DISCUSS
10. He is very ... of the young journalist. SUSPICION
II. Complete the sentences with one word. (15 marks)
1. Turtles don’t have babies; they l... eggs.
2. The scuba divers are e... a shipwreck near those rocks.
3. She never loses her t...; she keeps calm whatever happens.
4. Stop m... about and come over here to help me.
5. I can’t c... on my work when you play that music so loud.
6. This problem is too c... — I can’t solve it.
7. I love your new earrings. When did you have your ears p...?
8. Ricky Martin isn’t just a good singer, but also a t... actor.
9. This chair is very u...; it’s given me a bad back.
10. They’re t... an exam at school tomorrow.
11. Don’t believe him! He’s only p... to be in trouble.
12. Someone has s... fire to the computer lab! Call the fire brigade!
13. Unicorns never existed; they’re just m... creatures.
14. Don’t tell anyone else about this; it’s a s... between you and me.
15. I need to take some t... off work to relax a little.
D. PRONUNCIATION (20 ms)
Do they rhyme or not? If they rhyme write R in front of the number blank. If not, write N
on the space provided. (10 marks) e.g. _R_ night – light . _N_light – late.
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___16 tide – hide
___17 shoot – put
___18 tip – keep
___19 pool – pull
___20 steer – clear
E. READING (20 ms)
Read this magazine article and do the exercises that follow.
THE FUTURE OF COMPUTERS
1 It is becoming more and more difficult to imagine what our life would be like without
computers. They have become essential everywhere: air travel depends on them, the
publication of books and magazines depends on them, most communication systems cannot
function without them. Computer chips even control your fridge, ___________________ (A).
2 Computers can already recognise people’s voices, fingerprints and even eyes. They can
make calculations a million times faster than the human brain. They can store vast amounts of
information and “remember” it within seconds. They can read out texts for people with eyesight
problems. _____________________ (B) They can produce films, music and artwork. They can
play chess and defeat human chess champions.
3 Still, computers are not able to think creatively and cannot feel. They depend on human
programmers and, although they can evaluate information according to logical rules, these rules
have to be programmed into them. No computer is capable of having an original thought,
______________________________ (C).
4 However, the processing power of computers is doubling every 12 months. In thirty years’
time, an average home computer will be as powerful as 1,000 human brains. This will give
people the opportunity to use computers to do more and more of the jobs that only humans can
do at present and might mean an easier life for all of us. On the other hand, it is highly likely
that by then, ___________________________ (D). The machines of the future will be able to
think and feel just as humans do: they will be able to feel happy or sad and to express their
thoughts and feelings whenever they want to.
5 People will be able to scan their brains into computers so that the machines of the future
______________________ (E) but not human bodies. And it is possible that they will feel the
need for a body and, as a result, become sad and depressed. There is no knowing what they
might choose to do then, but we can only hope it will be for the best.
I. Match these headings with the paragraphs of the article: (10 marks)
a Computers in the future
b Worries about the future
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II. Now put each of these phrases in the right place in the article. (10 marks)
1 but most human beings make millions of such thoughts in their lifetime.
2 They can talk.
3 will actually have human brains,
4 computers will have become fully conscious.
5 television, microwave oven, lift and air conditioner.
F WRITING (65 marks)
1. Write a short article for a magazine about the future of Earth. Use these notes to help
you:
1 the situation now – pollution; animals in danger; global warming
2 what life on Earth will be like in 100 years’ time if we go on like this
3 what we should do
Write about 100 words. (25 ms)
2. Where were you five years ago?
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