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BỘ 5 ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI MƠN TIẾNG ANH 12

NĂM 2021 CĨ ĐÁP ÁN TRƯỜNG THPT BÌNH PHÚ

1. Đề số 1

I. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. (15 points)
1. These figures give you some idea of the cost of ….. your car for one year.

A. controlling B. handling C. managing D. maintaining
2. It can take up to three months to ….. a man to do this specialist work.

A. guide B. raise C. train D. learn
3. In today’s paper it ….. that we shall have an election this year.

A. says B. admits C. expresses D. proposes
4. I had to pay ….. on a carpet I bought in through the Customs today.

A. taxes B. rates C. fines D. duty
5. Tropical diseases are comparatively ….. in Europe.

A. scarce B. rare C. slight D. few

6. The ….. charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high.
A. hire B. price C. fees D. sum

7. It takes a great deal of ….. for the class to make a trip abroad.

A. arrangement B. organisation C. expense D. business
8. You shouldn’t eat so many sweets. They’re ….. for you.

A. bad B. unhealthy C. unsuitable D. disagreeable
9. I wondered whether you would like to ….. to the theatre tomorrow.

A. visit B. go away C. go out D. walk out
10. Do you think he is ….. of doing the job?

A. capable B. competent C. able D. suited
11. I bought these shoes in the sale. They were a real ……….

A. cheap B. economy C. bargain D. purchase
12. If you put your money in the bank, it will earn ten per cent ……….

A. investment B. profit C. deposit D. interest
13. Edward was named after one of his father ‘s distant ……….

A. family B. brothers C. members D. relations
14. Jane and Brian got married a year after they got ……….

A. divorced B. proposed C. engaged D. separated
15. Julie had a terrible ………. with her parents last night.

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Part 2:Read the text and use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a
word that fits in the space in the same line. (10 points)

Margaret started English Literature this term, and I’m afraid that

her (1) INTRODUCE ……… to the subject has not bee entirely (2) SUCCESS ………..
She has not show much enthusiasm and does not always pay (3) ATTEND ……...… in class.
Her assignments are often (4) READ…...… , because she is so untidy, and because of her
(5) FAIL...… to check her work thoroughly. She failed to do any (6) REVISE ...…...… before

the end of term test, and had poor results. She seems to have the (7) MISTAKE ……....… idea
that she can succeed without studying. She has also had many (8) ABSENT..…...… and has
frequently arrived late for class. This has resulted in several (9) PUNISH…... . Although
Margaret is a (10) GIFT ...…..… student in some respects, she has not had a satisfactory term.
Part 3: Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the
sentence to be correct. Circle your answers. (5 points)

1. We sent a present for the children living next door.
(A) (B) (C) (D)

2. Penny took three exams and managed to succeed them all.
(A) (B) (C) (D)

3. Items of luggage whose weight exceed 50 kilograms will not be allowed on the ferry.
(A) (B) (C) (D)

4. The unemployment rate has increased considerably since last
year. Another two millions are jobless.

(A) (B) (C) (D)
5. The President often contradicts himself. He often says something which doesn’t
agree with what he says earlier.

(A) (B) (C)
(D)

Part 4: The following sentences are badly constructed. Rewrite them in better style and

correct any grammatical errors. (5 points)

1. All students must pay their fees, except foreigners, to the university bursar.

...
...

2. Swimming is a sport to any healthy person I would recommend.

...
...

3. The president said that the new education programme was essential addressing a large
audience in the provincial capital yesterday.

...
...

4. Talks have begun to plan a railway linking the provincial capitals between the representatives
of the provincial assemblies.

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5. The advertisement said that they wished to employ a secretary for an expanding company
with good shorthand and typing speeds at their head office.

...
...

II. READING

Part 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer for the following questions:

All at once Hazel was coming in through the French windows, pulling off gardening gloves, and

Bill was entering through the door, both at once. So I only had time to take one quick look at her
before I turned to face him. All very confusing. What that first glimpse showed me was that time
had thickened her figure but didn’t seem to have made much difference to her face. It still had
good skin and youthful outlines. She was holding a bunch of roses – must have been cutting
them in the garden while waiting for me. The gardening gloves lent a delightfully informal touch.
It was quite an entrance, though Bill spoilt it a bit by making his at the same time.

Bill seemed longer and thinner. His tightly massed hair had a tinge of grey. Apart from that,
twenty years had done nothing to him, except deepen the lines of thoughtfulness that had
already, when I knew him, begun to spread across his face. Or was that all? I looked at him
again, more carefully, as he looked away from me at Hazel. Weren’t his eyes different
somehow? More inward looking than ever? Gazing in not merely at his thoughts, but at
something else, something he was keeping hidden or perhaps protecting.

Then we were chattering and taking glasses in our hands, and I came back to earth. For the
first ten minutes we were all so defensive, so carefully probing, that nobody learnt anything. Bill
had forgotten me altogether, that much was clear. He was engaged in getting to know me from
scratch, very cautiously so as not to hit a wrong note, with the object of getting me to contribute
a big subscription to his African project. I kept trying to absorb details about Hazel, but Bill was
talking earnestly about African education, and the strain of appearing to concentrate while
actually thinking about his wife proved so great that I decided it would be easier just to
concentrate. So I did. I let him hammer away for about ten more minutes, and then the
daughter, who seemed to be acting as parlourmaid, showed in another visitor. Evidently we
were to be four at lunch.

1. What effect had time had on Hazel and Bill?

A. They had both lost weight. B. They were more withdrawn.

C. They hadn’t changed at all. D. They had changed in subtle ways.

2. When they all started talking, the writer

A. relaxed at last. B. stopped dreaming.

C. spoke most to Hazel. D. began to remember things.
3. The writer found the first part of their conversation

A. sentimental. B. irritating. C. uninformative. D. trivial.
4. Why did Bill speak seriously?

A. He wanted some money from the writer. B. He did not remember the
writer.

C. His wife was present. D. He was talking about the
past.

5. In the end the writer found Bill’s conversation

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Part 2: Read the following passage and choose the most suitable word for each space.
According to a magazine article I read recently, we (1) ... live in an age of increasing leisure.
Not only are more and more people reaching (2) ... age with their taste for enjoyment and
even adventure relatively (3) ... but the working week is becoming shorter and the

opportunities for (4) ... are becoming greater and greater all the time. Not to mention the fact
that people (5) ...to spend less time travelling to work or may even be working from home.
What I can't understand, however, is who these people are. As far as I can (6) ... the whole
thing is another one of (7) ... journalistic fictions. I admit that there are a lot of retired people
(8) ... but I am not sure that all of them are dashing about learning hang-gliding or sailing
single-handed (9) ... the world. My own parents seem to (10) ... most of their time gazing
at the television. And as for the shorter working week, I wish someone (11) ...remind my

company about it. I seem to be working longer and longer hours (12) ... the time. The little
leisure time I have is eaten into by sitting in the traffic jams or waiting for trains to (13) ... up
at rain-swept platforms. I haven't noticed any dramatic improvements in my (14) ... either,
but perhaps I just have to wait until I get my (15) ...

1. A. presently B. at the moment C. now D. at this time
2. A. retirement B. their C. later D. third
3. A. present B. survived C. free D. intact
4. A. this B. longer C. leisure D. people
5. A. use B. tend C. have D. demand
6. A. concern B. imagine C. expect D. tell
7. A. the B. those C. these D. some

8. A. in our days B. in these times C. nowadays D. now and again
9. A. round B. over C. through D. into

10. A. have B. use C. the D. spend
11. A. would B. to C. had D. might
12. A. at B. for C. take D. all
13. A. keep B. line C. show D. set
14. A. cost of living B. lifestyle C. lifeline D. livelihood
15. A. pension B. retirement C. insurance D. salary
Part 3: Read the text and fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

Our classes take place for three hours every morning from Monday to Friday. The maximum
class size is twelve (1) ... the average is ten. We use modern methods of (2)
... and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a video camera and
recorders. You will only be successful in improving (3) ... English, however, if you
work hard and (4) ... speaking English as much as you can. You will take a short (5)
... in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, we can put you in a (6) ...

at the most suitable level.

There are two classes at the Elementary level; one is for complete (7) ... and the
other is for students who know only a little English, in both classes you will practise simple
conversations. In the class (8) ... the intermediate level you will have a lot of practice
in communication in real-life situation because we help you to use the English you have

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III. PRONUNCIATION

Part 1:Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the

others. (05 points)

1. a. technical b. change c. much d. exchange
2. a. weapon b. increase c. threat d. spread
3. a. requirements b. subject c. secondary d. levels
4. a. prohibit b. exhibit c. habit d. hunting
5. a. elephants b. decades c. poachers d. actions

Part 2:Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others.

1. a. continent b. however c. elephant d. tropical
2. a. represent b. intensive c. domestic d. employment
3. a. social b. proportion c. industry d. easily

4. a. habitat b. century c. difficult d. prohibit
5. a. generally b. secondary c. education d. specialize

III. WRITING

Part 1: 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.

1. It's a long time since we spoke to your sister.

We ... .
2. "Why don't you leave now. That's what I'd do."

If ... .
3. Jill was the only person who came late.

Everyone ... .
4. This matter is so complicated that we don't know how to deal with it.

...
... .

5. It's a pity you didn't ask us to spend the time with you.
If only

...
... .

Part 2: 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. This word must not be
altered in any way.

1. I'm afraid that we haven't got any eggs left. (run)

... .
2. Let me tell you what I think you should do. (advice)

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... .
4. Come on Thursday or Friday. It' s all the same to me. (difference)
... .
5. Amanda has improved a lot this term. (progress)

... .
Part 3:

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ĐÁP ÁN
I/ GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY

Part 1.

Q # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Key D C A D B C B A C A C D D C A

Part 2

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7. mistaken 8. absences 9. punishments 10. gifted
Part 3:

Q # 1 2 3 4 5
Key B C C D D
Part 4

1. All students, except foreigners, must pay their fees to the university bursar.
2. Swimming is a sport I would recommend to any healthy person.

3. Addressing a large audience in the provincial capital yesterday, the president said that the
new education programme was essential.

4. Talks have begun between the representatives of the provincial assemblies to plan a railway
linking the provincial capitals.

5. The advertisement said that an expanding company wished to employ a secretary with good
shorthand and typing speeds at their head office.

II/ READING

Part 1:
Q # 1 2 3 4 5

Key D B C A A

Part 2. one point for each correct answer

Q # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Key C A D C B D B C A D A D C B A

Part 3.

1. and 3. your 5. test 7. beginners 9. learnt
2. teaching 4. practise 6. class 8. at 10.
knowledge

III/ PRONOUNCIATION
Part 1

Q # 1 2 3 4 5
Key A B D B A
Part 2

Q # 1 2 3 4 5
Key B A B D C
IV WRITING

Part 1:

1. We haven't spoken to your sister for a long time.
2. If I were you, I'd leave now.

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4. So complicated is this matter that we don't know how to deal with it.
5. If only you had asked us to spend the time with you.

Part 2:

1. I'm afraid we have run out of eggs.

2. Let me give you some advice on what you should do.
3. We must cut down on the numbers of cars on the roads.

The numbers of cars must be cut down on the roads.
4. Come on Thursday or Friday. It makes no difference to me.

5. Amanda has made good/great progress/ made a lot of progress this term.

2. Đề số 2

Question 1: Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest.
1. A. persuade B. surpass C. exchange D. moment

2. A. flatter B. character C. element D. ambition
3. A. possession B. magazine C. behavior D. experience
4. A. author B. figure C. success D. conflict
5. A. indirectly B. biography C. represented D. entertainment

Question 2 : Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form.

1. I feel as if I (fly)……….. now.

2. On the first day of next month, she (be)………..a teacher for 3 years.

3. I hope they (build)………. this hospital by the time we come back next month.
4. (Come)………….into the room he (see)……….….Mary where he (leave)…………..her.
5. Would you be so good as (answer)……….the telephone when it (ring)……….
6. Hardly I (arrive)………when a quarrel broke out.

7. It is vitally important that the order (cancel)………...immediately.
Question 3: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.

1. The dealer wanted $ 400, I wanted to pay $300,and we finally agreed to……..the difference.
A. divide B. split C. drop D. decrease

2. One wonders whether the current political………is right for such a move.
A. environment B. climate C. state D. standpoint

3. The police say they have some important clues……..the murderer.
A. on B. about C. to D. in

4. You can use my bicycle………you bring it back tomorrow.

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6. A plane with an engine on fire approached the runway……was frightening. There could have
been a terrible accident.

A. watch it land B. watching it land C. to watch it land D. watching to it land

7. Camels have either on hump or two humps. The Arabian camel has one hump. The Bactrian
camel,………has two humps.

A. nevertheless B. however C. therefore D. otherwise
8. The nut hat…………six inches long

A. grows seldom more than C. seldom grows more than
B. more than seldom grows D. grows more than seldom

9. John painted his bedroom black. It looks dark and dreary. He………a different color.
A. had to choose C. must have chosen

B. should have chosen D. could have been choosing
10. The tiny bells on the Christmas tree were……….in the draught.
A. clanging B. ringing C. tinkling D. gurgling

11. “When will Chau and Binh arrive?”

“They left home an hour ago. I think they will……..”

A. be here shortly B. here be shortly
C. shortly be here D. here shortly be
12. The two runners crossed the line…………

A. sometimes B. simultaneously C. frequently D. occasionally
13. ".…………you hand me that pair of scissors, please?” “certainly”

A. may B. shall C. will D. should
14. There………lots of furniture……….in the furniture department

A. is/ on display B. is/ displaying C. are/ displaying D. are/ to display
15. It’s advisable to…………any contact with potentially rabbit animals.

A. escape B. avoid C. prevent D. evade
16. I’ll be with all of you in……… hour.

A. a quarter of an B. one quarter of an
C. a quarter of one D. a quarter of
17. The old lady was…….. exhausted after a long walk.

A. very B. absolutely C. pretty D. fairy
18. I wish you ……… me a new one instead of having it………as you did.
A. had given / repaired B. gave / to repair

C. would give / to repair D. had given / to be repaired
19. Excuse me. Is this seat………?

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A. she hadn’t many sugar B. there was not a great amount of the sugar
C. She did not have much sugar D. she was lacking in amount of the sugar
Question 4: Fill in the gap with one suitable preposition.

1. Could you look………these old newspapers for articles about the environment.
2. Can you hold………….till I’ve finished talking the manager? Then I’ll be right with you.
3. Put………….your nicest clothes because I’m taking you to the best restaurant in town.
4. I’m afraid I don’t get…………very well with the man who lives next door.

5. Hearing that song takes me………….to my university days. I haven’t heard it for ages.
6. Why didn’t you start French lessons last month?

I was too busy and I thought it would take…………..too much time.

7. She hasn’t told us the whole story. I’m sure she’s keeping something……….
8. We decided to go……….with your plans, though some people disagreed.
9. When did you learn to do…………..your own shoe-laces?

10. After the first year I couldn’t cope with university, so I decided to drop………..
Question 5: Fill in the gap with one suitable word to complete the paragraph.

“The moon Trap” is a new film made by a young Canadian (1)………..called Melvin Strang
.The main parts in the film are (2)………by Sid Cheung and Julie Plein who last appeared
in “Music For Ever”.

In this new film (3)…………..star as a young married couple who buy an old house in the
country. After living there (4)………. a few weeks strange things begin to happen.
Some of the furniture in the house disappears and can’t be (5)…………...windows break and
pictures fall off walls. At night they (6)…………....crying noises, and when the moon is up loud

screams can be heard from the woods nearby.

As you might expect, the young couple try to discover the (7)………....for all these strange
events and this leads them into some very frightening situations(8)………you are easily
scared don’t go and see this film! But if you enjoy films with (9)…………...of adventure and
number (10)………..…this is the film for you.

Question 6: Give the correct form of the word in the bracket.
1. This knife is very blunt. It needs……….. (sharp)

2. It’s really quite……….that we should have been at the same college without
having met before (ordinary)

3. The chairman expressed doubts about the…………...…of showing the film on children’s
television. (suit)

4. The heroine had a……….love affair with the butcher. (passion)
5. To be successful, an artist must show great………(origin)

6. I have a………....full of papers which describe cases Sherlock Homes has
investigated.(brief)

7. I was annoyed at his (REFUSE)______ to

co-operate.

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9. She studied (ECONOMY)………... at university.

10. The lovers stood, hand in hand, gazing at the………sky (star)
Question 7: Find out one mistake in each sentence and correct it.

1. I watched the train to leave until it was out of sight.

………
2. They didn't seem to take any notice of that the teacher said.

………
3. Tom's very good at science when his brother is absolutely hopeless.

………

4. Nobody watched, so the little boy took the packet of sweets from the shelf and putting it in his
pocket.

………

5. Maria asked Sandra whether she knew the post office had been at strike for the past week.
………

Question 8: Read the passage and choose the correct answer.

The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions. Many
communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity.
Converting waste products to gases or oil is an efficient way to dispose of waste.

Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal
tars. But to date, that process has proven expensive. Other experiments are underway to
harness power, heat from the earth, is also being tested.

Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from

streams and rivers. Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used
in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent. The oceans are another potential
source of energy. Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides,
and waves to electricity. Experiments are also underway to make use of the temperature
differences in ocean water to produce energy.

1. Which is the best title of the passage ?
A. The Use of Water Productions for Energy
B. The Search for Alternative Sources of Energy
C. Efficient Ways of Disposing of Waste

D. New Discoveries in Geothermal Power

2. Fifty years ago one third of the electricity in the United States was provided by
A. wind B. waste products C. water D. oil

3. In the second paragraph , the phrase " synthetic fuels" could best be replaced by which of the
following

A. Biological fuels B. Low burning fuels
C. Fast burning fuels D. Artificial made fuels

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C. Synthetic fuels D. Electricity

5. According to the author , the impracticality of using coal , oil shale and coal tars as sources of
energy is due to...

A. their being time consuming B. their being money consuming
C. the scarcity of sources D. the lack of technology

Question 9: Choose the best answer (A,B,C or D) to fill in each blank:

It was a Monday morning in the office and , as usual , everyone was busy sorting through their
mail before starting work . The other staff had (1) ...that Nicky , one of the computer

operators , has been (2) ... rather miserable recently and they wondered what might have
happened to make her so ( 3 )... Suddenly Nicky accidentally (4)... over a cup of
coffee. As she was clearing up the mess , the girl sitting next to her happened to glance at
Nicky's right hand. There was a large swelling at the (5)... " What on earth have you (6)
... to yourself ? Does it (7)...? asked the girl. "Yes , it does. I think I've (8) ... it
using the computer," replied Nicky. "I think you'd better go and let the doctor (9) ... it,"
said the girl. " Let's hope there's no permanent (10) ... to your hand".

1. A. recognized B. realized C. noticed D. identified
2. A. appearing B. seeming C. preventing D. looking

3. A. sick B. bored C. uninterested D. depressed
4. A. kicked B. punched C. hit D. knocked
5. A. wrist B. elbow C. knee D. ankle
6. A. made B. done C. happened D. brought
7. A. harm B. hurt C. disturb D. upset
8. A. injured B. ruined C. spoiled D. destroyed
9. A. check B. inspect C. examine D. investigate
10. A. pain B. destruction C. damage D. suffering
Question 10: Rewrite each sentence, starting as shown, so that the meaning stays the
same.

1. She has ordered a new outfit from her dressmaker.

She is having...

2. I'm quiet sure that she didn't steal the necklace .

She can't...
3. He appears to be running away from your fierce dog.

It looks ...

4. The Presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill.
So many...

5. I'm more interested in the people than the job.
It's not the ...

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7. Although Jonny Brax drives carefully on public roads , he is a terror on the racetrack.
Jonny Brax is a ...

8. Attendances at the exhibition has been down this year.
The exhibition...

9. Our science correspondent sees this new invention as the answer to many of our problems.
According to...

10. Christmas won't be the same if we don't have any snow.
I'll be...

Question 11: Write an essay to express your opinion about this saying “Money can buy
everything”. Do you agree with it? Give your own idea? (about 120-180 words)

ANSWER KEYS
Question 1: (5 points)

1. D 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. B

Question 2:(10 points)

1. were flying
2. will have been
3. will have built

4. coming - saw - had left
5. to answer – rings

6. had I arrived

7. ( should ) be cancelled

Question 3:(20 points)

1 B 2 B 3 C 4 A 5 C 6 B 7B 8 C 9B 10 C

11A 12 B 13 A 14 A 15 B 16 A 17 B 18 A 19 D 20 C
Question 4: (10 points)

1. through 6. up
2. on 7. back
3. on 8. ahead
4. on 9. up
5. back 10. out
Question 5: (10 points)

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Question 6: (10 points)

1. sharpening 2. extraordinary
3. suitability 4. passionate
5. originality 6. briefcase
7. refusal 8. infrequency
9. economics 10. starry

Question 7 : (5points)

1. to leave => leaving
2. That => what

3. When => while/whereas
4. Putting => put

5. the past week => the previous week

Question 8: (5points)

1. B 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. B

Question 9: (10points)

1. C 2. D 3. D 4. D 5. A

6. B 7. B 8. A 9. C 10. C

Question 10: (10points)

1. She is having a new outfit made (by her dressmaker).
2. She can’t have stolen the necklace.

3. It looks as if he’s running away from your fierce dog.

4. So many people turned out to see the President that all traffic came to a standstill.
5. It’s not the job I’m interested in ; it’s the people.

6. The excuse for the declaration of war was the defense of their territorial rights.
7. Jonny Brax is a careful driver on public roads , he is a terror on the racetrack.
8. The exhibition has not been so well attended this year.

9. According to our science correspondent, this new invention is the answer to many of our
problems.

10. I’ll be disappointed if there is no snow at Christmas / if we don’t have snow at Christmas.

3. Đề số 3

Part A: PHONETICS (10pts)

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the
same line. (5pts)

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4. A. penalize B. penetrate C. penalty D. penny

5. A. crossbar B. discuss C. association D. possession

II. Pick out the word whose main stressed syllable is different from the rest in the same
line. (5pts)

1. A. optimistic B. unexpected C. environment D. electricity
2. A. contribute B. confident C. eternal D. eradicate

3. A. regulator B. adventurous C. participant D. performance
4. A. compete B. punish C. eject D. commit

5. A. administrative B. productivity C. agricultural D. economic
Part B: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 pts)

I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence. (10pts)

1. Jack takes great pride …….. never throwing anything ……… He always says that one day
he’ll find a use for things.

A. on - out B. of – away C. in - away D. at - off

2. Domestic chores are now no longer a ……… thanks to the inventions of electric devices .
A. bound B. weight C. burden D. load

3. She has been working too much recently, I think ... she should do now is to take a few
days’ rest.

A. which B. thing C. what D. anything

4. They took ... his driving license because he was caught drunk while driving.
A. back B. off C. away D. over

5. Defensive players are not allowed to interfere ………. an opponent’s movements unless the
player is holding the ball.

A. to B. in C. at D. with

6. The two computers for sale were in poor condition, so I didn’t buy ………..
A. either of them B. none of them

C. neither of them D. both of them

7. ……… daily promotes physical as well as emotional well – being in people of all ages.
A. Having exercised B. Those who exercise

C. Exercising D. For exercising

8. Peter : “ I thought your game was much better last night.”
Dave : “ You’ve got to be kidding! ...”

A. I myself liked it very much B. I thought it was terrible
C. I’m sure you enjoyed it D. I supposed it was not bad
9. The architect ... Mario works is brilliant .

A. whom B. that C. with whom D. with who

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A. ─ / ─ B. ─ / the C. the / the D. ─ / an

II. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. (10pts)

1. We would like (invite) ... to the president’s reception, but we weren’t.
2. Did you know that Oscar Wilde (live) ... in Paris during his final years?
3. There was no sign indicating that the cottage (break) ... into.

4. Without their valuable assistance we (never, gather) ... enough money for our son’s

operation.

5. Her head felt as if it (burst) ... .

6. By the time I go to bed tonight, I (write) ... more than ten pages of the novel.
7. Sam (not receive) ... the parcel the last time I (speak) ... to him.

8. I (consider) ... buying a house but now I (change) ... my mind.
III. Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form. (10pts)

Interviews are a/an (1. perfect) ... method of choosing the best people for jobs, yet
human (2. be) ... like to examine each other in this way. One of the many problems of
selection as it is commonly practised is that the forms filled by (3. apply) ... often fail to
show people as they really are. This means that you can follow all the best (4. advise) ...
when completing your form and still find that you are (5. succeed) ... at the next stage -
the interview. (6. Similar) ... , in the rare cases where interviews are automatic, a candidate
with an (7. adequacy) ... form may do (8. surprise) ... well. Your form needs to
show that you have (9. confide) ... in your ability to do the job, but don’t try to turn
yourself into someone else - a person you have to pretend to be at the interview. (10. Real)
... and honesty are definitely the best approach.

IV. There are 10 mistakes in the passage. Find out and correct them. (10pts)
Swimming

Swimming is a very popular sporting activity so that many people have taken up in order for to
keep fit or relax. Some even take part in competitions. Swimming may look like simple, however
it requires a great deal of practice. There are a number of different strokes which can to be used
while swimming and most people have their own special preference. The most common stroke
is the “ crawl”.

Actually, the crawl wasn’t being developed until the early nineteenth century. It’s probably the
most easiest stroke. Another one stroke is the back - stroke, which is used in competition or
simply for relaxing. Then there is the butterfly - stroke, which is quite difficult and used mostly in
competition. It resembles the up - and - down movements of a dolphin. All this, of course, it
doesn’t mean that it is a sport for the young only. The elderly and disabled can benefit greatly
from swimming. This is because of minimal strain is put on the limbs and back while are
exercising the heart and lungs at the same time.

Part C: READING (30 pts)

I. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each
space. (10 pts)

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to the other person. These titles are family related rather than professional. Among colleagues,
for example, the (6) ……… of the two might combine the given name with the title of “Anh” (
Older Brother ). A/n (7) ………. greeting combined with the given name and title “Xin chao”
(Hello). Classifiers for gender and familiarity are also combined with the greeting. In formal
meetings, business cards are sometimes (8) ………. on greeting.

Vietnamese people have a strong (9) ……… of hospitality and feel embarrassed if they cannot
show their guests full respect by preparing for their arrival. Therefore, it is (10) ... to visit
someone without having been invited. Gifts are not required, but are appreciated. Flowers,
incense, or tea may be proper gifts for the hosts. Hosts also appreciate a small gift for their
children or elderly parents.

1. A. light B. slight C. lightly D. lighted
2. A. certainly B. possibly C. mainly D. likely

3. A. continued B. chased C. followed D. forwarded

4. A. each one B. one other C. the other one D. one another
5. A. relation B. relationship C. relations D. relatives

6. A. younger B. most young C. youngest D. young
7. A. easy B. basic C. fundamental D. elementary

8. A. changed B. transferred C. converted D. exchanged
9. A. sense B. sensation C. sensitivity D. sensibility
10. A. inactive B. inaccurate C. inappropriate D. inexact
II. Supply the most suitable word for each blank. (10 pts)

After school many British students go to university. They (1) …….. to several universities
through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admission Service) and receive (2) …….. of a place
on condition that they achieve certain (3) …….. in their A levels.

A first degree, which is usually an honors degree, generally takes three years. Most courses
end with (4) ……. called finals. Results are given as classes (= grades): a first is the highest
class, seconds are often split between upper second and lower second, and below that is a
third. (5) …….. may add the letters BA (Bachelor of Arts) or BS (Bachelor of Science) after their
name. Some graduates go on to study for a (6) …….… degree, often a master’s degree or a
doctorate.

Students in Britain formally had their tuition (7) ………. paid by the state and received a

government (8) ………. to help pay their living expenses. Now they receive only a loan towards
their expenses, and have to (9) …….. £ 1000 a year toward tuitions. The new arrangements
have caused a great deal of concern both among students and among members of the public
who believe that education should be (10) ...

III. Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. (10 pts)

Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season.
Drying, smoking, and salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of fresh
meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited, there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810
a French inventor named Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of

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inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from
tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all time of the year.
Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily
diet. Growing urban population created demand that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to
raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship
perishables great distance and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s,
northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes,
previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased
use of iceboxes enabled families to store perishables. An easy means of producing ice

commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two
thousand commercial ice plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a
fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the
1920’s and 1930’s.

Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods
that were heavy in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat.

Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables,
and dairy products to achieve more varied fare.

1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Causes of food spoilage

B. Commercial production of ice

C. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet
D. Population movements in the nineteenth century
2. The word “prevent” in line 4 is closest in meaning to
A. estimate B. avoid C. correct D. confine

3. During the 1860’s, canned food products were
A. unavailable in rural areas

B. shipped in refrigerator cars
C. available in limited quantities
D. a staple part of the American diet

4. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use
A. before 1860 B. before 1890 C. after 1900 D. after 1920
5. The word “them” in line 15 refers to

A. refrigerator cars B. perishables C. growers D. distances
6. The word “fixture” in line 22 is closest in meaning to
A. luxury item B. substance

C. commonplace object D. mechanical device

7. The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice
A. decreased in number

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D. occurred only in the summer

8. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Drying B. Canning C. Cold storage D. Chemical additives

9. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?

A. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available
B. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owners

C. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables
D. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods
10. The word “fare” in line 27 is closest in meaning to

A. starches B. carbohydrates C. diet D. meat
Part D : WRITING ( 20 pts )

I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. ( 10pts )

1. Is there any likelihood of their passing the exams?
→ Are they likely ...?

2. Thanks for reminding me about this meeting - otherwise I would have missed it.
→ If you ………..

3. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
→ The last ………

4. The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several years.
→ The house looked ...
5. I’m certainly not going to give you any more money.

→ I have no ...

6. The number of people who attended the fair exceeded our expectations.
→ More people ...

7. The residents get very angry when bicycles are left in the hallway.
→ The residents all wish bicycles ...

8. “John shouldn’t have behaved so badly.”, said Janet.
→ Janet objected ...

9. Anna failed to understand how serious her illness was until she spoke to the doctor.
→ Not until ...

10. They set off to climb the mountain in spite of the fog.
→ Although ...

II. Write a report of about 120 words on a book you have read recently. (10 pts)
ĐÁP ÁN

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1 D 2 B 3 B 4 A 5 D
II.

1 C 2 B 3 A 4 B 5 A
PART B:

1 C 3 C 5 D 7 C 9 C 2 C 4 C 6 A 8 B 10 B

II. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form ( 10pts ) ( Mỗi một động từ đúng được 1
point )

1. to have been invited
2. lived 3. had been broken
4. would never have gathered
5. would burst

6. will have written

7. hadn’t received / spoke

8. was considering( had been considering ) / have changed

III. Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form. ( 10pts ) ( Mỗi một từ đúng được
1 point )

1. imperfect 2. beings
3. appilcants 4. advice
5. unsuccessful 6. Similarly
7. inadequate 8. surprisingly
9. confidence 10. Realism

IV. There are 10 mistakes in the passage. Find out and correct them.( 10pts ) ( Mỗi một
đáp án đúng được 1 point )

1. so that → that

2. in order for to → in order to
3. look like simple → look simple

4. can to be → can be

5. wasn’t being developed → wasn’t developed
6. the most easiest → the easiest

7. another one stroke → another stroke
8. it doesn’t mean → doesn’t mean
9. because of → because

10. while are exercising → while exercising
Part C : READING ( 30 pts )

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1 B 2 D 3 C 4 D 5 B 6 A 7 B 8 D 9 A 10 C

II. Supply the most suitable word for each blank (10 pts) ( Mỗi một đáp án đúng được 1
point )

1.apply 2. offers 3 . grades 4. exams 5. graduates 6. further / higher 7. fees 8. grant 9. pay 10.
free

III. Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. ( 10 pts )
( Mỗi một đáp án đúng được 1 point ) 1C 3C 5B 7A 9A 2B 4B 6C 8D 10C

Part D : WRITING ( 20 pts )

I. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the
sentence printed before it. ( 10pts ) ( Mỗi một câu viết lại đúng được 1 point )

1. Are they likely to pass the exams ?

2. If you hadn’t reminded me about the meeting, I would have missed it.

3. The last thing you should / must / ought to do is ( to ) ring / phone / contact the police.
4. The house looked as if it had been unoccupied for several years.

5. I have no intention of giving you any more money.
6. More people attended the fair than we had expected.
7. The residents all wish bicycles were not left in the hallway.

8. Janet objected to John’s bad behaviour / to John behaving so badly.

9. Not until she spoke to the doctor did Ann understand how serious her illness was.
10. Although it was foggy , they ( still ) set off to climb the mountain.

II. (10 pts ) Marking scheme The impression mark is based on the following scheme :
1. Content : 5pts The report should have 3 parts

a. introduction ( the title, author, type of book )

b. summary of the book’s content ( the set of the book, the main theme, the main character(s),
the plot of the book )

c. conclusion ( the writer’s recommendation and opinion of the book)
2. Language : 3pts ( grammar , vocabulary , structures )

3. Presentation : 2 pts ( coherence , cohesion , style )

4. Đề số 4

A. LISTENING (2M)

I. You will hear an interview with a scientist. For questions 1 - 5, complete the sentences.
Robert Jackson works with 1... to develop environmental programmes. Some

pollution was caused by 2... which no longer exist.

Burning 3...in this area has added to global warming. They create 4... after the soil
and water have been cleaned. The area should recover from the problem 5...
II. Listen to the presentation. Match the ad with the technique it uses.

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3. Robertson's Black C. gives key information over and over again
4. Sparks Body Refresher D. focuses on feelings and emotions
5. Arizona Rodeo E. makes people laugh

B. READING (6M)

I. You are going to read a magazine article about friendship. Seven sentences have been
removed from the article.

Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (1-6). There is one extra
sentence which you do not need to use.

A. They spent all their weekends together, and several evenings a week too .

B. There is much less time each day and each week to 'feed' the friendship, to prevent it from
dying.

C. For one production, she and another woman called Carol had to work very closely together
on the script.

D. It's actually very difficult to sustain this number of friends into adulthood.

E. Because of this, I'm now much more careful about the friends I choose.

F. They enjoy each other's company while they're working together, but they don't really
socialize outside of the working environment.

G. Real friends are actually incredibly hard to find.

H. For this way of viewing friendship to be successful, it requires both people in the relationship
to feel the same way about the other person.

A FRIEND IN NEED...

It's fairly easy to define what a relative is. It's a person you're biologically related to, or who has
married someone you are biologically related to, or has been adopted, for example, by

someone you're biologically related to. In short, it's someone in your family. It's not quite so
easy to define what a friend is.

On an obvious level, our friends are people who are not family members whose company we
enjoy. However, what about two people who work closely together in an office? 0. ....F... Are
they friends, or just colleagues? And consider two people who were best friends at school, but
haven't been in contact with each other for over twenty 'years. Are they still friends? Or should
we say they used to be friends but aren't any more?

'So what?', you might say. 'Perhaps friendship is tricky to define, but that doesn't matter. If you
think you're friends with someone then you are, but if you don't then you're not.' In many cases,
that might be a good general rule, but there are potential problems with it. 1. ... There are
countless examples of relationships where that doesn't happen.

Take Jane, for example. She joined an amateur dramatics club, which puts on plays two or

three times a year. 2... They met several times a week, and frequently called each other
on the phone. As Jane says: 'I enjoyed working with Carol, and we got on well together. It was
really difficult when we'd finished the play, though. Carol still wanted to meet up and chat
regularly. I didn't, mainly because I just didn't have time. I've got a family and a busy social life,
and I wasn't looking for any more close friends. How do you tell someone who thinks they're
your close friend that really they're not?'

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same sense of humour. 'Everything was great,' says Jake, 'until my mother became ill. It was a
troubling time for me, and I got a bit depressed. I needed Dave to give me some support, but he
wasn't interested. He just disappeared.' What Jake needed, and what Dave was not, was the
kind of friend referred to in the saying 'a friend in need is a friend indeed'. The idea behind this
is that if you are still the friend of someone when they are 'in need', when they need something
such as help from you, then you are a real friend. You're not a 'fair-weather friend'.

4... Most adults say that they only have two or three real friends - people they can
totally rely on in difficult times.

At school, children and teenagers often have one or two 'best friends' I but they also have a
wide circle of other friends - twenty or thirty is not uncommon. 5. ... The main
reasons for this are time and shared experience. Children see their friends every day (during
term time) and have plenty of opportunity to 'feed' the friendship - in class, during the breaks,
after school. Also, of course, all the members of the group live close together, and have a
shared interest (the school and what happens there). With adults, this is rarely possible.
6...

And, of course, people move apart geographically when they grow up, and lose the sense of a
shared interest when they start working in different fields, or spending their time in different
ways. Very few of our friends from school remain real, close friends twenty years later.
II. CLOZE-TEST

Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
CIVIL SERVANTS

In countries around the world, there are literally millions of people who work for the national and
(1)... government. From the post office to the office of the President, civil servants
keep the government's (2)... running.

Many people would like to go for a civil service (3)..., and for good reason.
Government (4)... usually enjoy a variety of (5)... including health
insurance, paid holiday leave and (6)... funds. They have good annual

(7)... , are always paid extra for doing (8)... and are sometimes even
rewarded with bonuses for making useful (9)... !

Civil service jobs are usually permanent; rarely are workers (10)... redundant.
Applicants who apply for a (11)... in the civil service must (12)... in an
application form and pass an examination before they can be selected and appointed to a job.
1. A. topical B. nearby C. local D. close

2. A. officers B. services C. franchises D. research

3. A. commission B. occupation C. accommodation D. career
4. A. assistants B. employees C. applicants D. bosses

5. A. investments B. benefits C. debts D. experiences
6. A. pension B. richness C. wealth D. fortune

7. A. winnings B. takings C. salaries D. gifts
8. A. gigs B. functions C. overtime D. work

9. A. suggestions B. profits C. performances D. ideas
10. A. made B. done C. taken D. forced

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12. A. write B. complete C. sign D. fill
III. OPEN-TEST

Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in
each gap.

Ornithology

Ornithology, or the study of birds, attracts people from all kinds of background. It also attracts a
certain amount of ridicule. 'What can be (1)... exciting about going out in all

weathers looking at birds?' people tend (2) ...say to me. Well, birds (3)

...fascinated me since I was young and I would much (4)... go out in the
rain with my waterproofs and binoculars than sit at home watching television.

For those who are still sceptical, (5)... sole solution is to get a book on birds, have a
quick look, and get out there. Seeing birds in (6) ...natural environment is so (7)
...more enjoyable if you know what you are looking at. You don't have to be an
expert in order to get pleasure (8)... identifying species. Try to avoid making too
much noise or the birds will (9) ...disturbed and flyaway and you won't succeed
(10)... seeing anything.

Oh, and you (11) ...better take a waterproof jacket - just in case the weather turns
bad. Don't worry, though. It'll soon clear (12) ... and you'll be able to get on with the
fascinating hobby of bird-watching.

(Còn tiếp)

ĐÁP ÁN
A. LISTENING (2M)

0.2 M / 1 CORRECT ANSWER

I. You will hear an interview with a scientist. For questions 1 - 5, complete the sentences.
1. (local) councils/ councils all over the country

2. factories
3. fossil fuels
4. nature reserves
5. within ten years

II. Listen to the presentation. Match the ad with the technique it uses.
1. C

2. D
3. A
4. E
5. B

B. READING (6M)

0.2 M / 1 CORRECT ANSWER
I.

1. H
2. C

II.
1. C
2. B

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3. A
4. G
5. D
6. B

3. D
4. B
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. A
11. B
12. D

3. have
4. rather
5. the
6. their
7. much
8. from
9. be
10. in
11. had

12. up
C. USE OF ENGLISH

0.2 M / 1 CORRECT ANSWER
I.

1. irregular
2. length
3. outlets
4. checkout
5. encoded
6. potentially
7. inspiration
8. application(s)
9. workable
10. arrival

II. 0.1 M / 1 CORRECT ANSWER
l. on

2. up
3. aside
4. behind
5. in

III. 0.1 M / 1 CORRECT ANSWER
SCHOOL REUNIONS

0 . The idea of school reunions has always been popular in ...

00. the United States, where people see their former classmates every ...every...
1. once a year. Apparently, the idea has also caught it on in ...it...

2. England since there are several them announced in the ...them...

3. newspapers every day. From many people's point of view, school ... √ ...
4. reunions are for those who like to show off or cannot ... √ ...

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7. begin. It is much more better to keep a few school friends ...more...
8. that you really like rather than it is to contact ...rather....

9. with those that you did not really care about ...with...

10. them. Of course, it is only natural to wonder what ...them...
11. your old schoolmates have achieved and how they have ... √ ...
12. changed but, in most cases, they are not just the same ...not...
13. as they were at school. They are probably still ...are...

14. tell the same awful jokes and stories. I have not ... √ ...
15. seen most of my schoolmates again since I was at ...again...
school and I do not really want to.

IV. 0.2M/ 1 CORRECT ANSWER
1. B

2. D
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. C

7. C
8. C
9. A
10. D
D. WRITING
I. 2M

FOR
Arguments

1. time to think about future
2. have new experiences
3. earn money

Justifications

1. make sure you are on right career path
2. improve confidence, broaden mind,
learn new skills

3. pay towards education

AGAINST
Arguments

1. distracted from studies
2. delay completing education
3.

... —

Justifications

1. problems applying yourself studies on
return

2. delay starting career
3.

...
Find linkers in the model which:

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To start with, Secondly, Finally...
• introduce/list disadvantages

Firstly, Secondly...
• add points

In addition, what is more..
• show contrast

However, On the other hand
• conclude

Overall, all in all...
MODEL:

Many young people these days take a year off in between leaving school and starting

university. 'Gap years', as they have come to be known, are seen as a time out from studying to
gain life experience, reassess goals, broaden horizons, travel and perhaps earn some money.

However, is it worth taking a year off or is it a complete waste of time?

There are a number of advantages to taking a gap year. To start with, a break from studying
can give you time to think about your future and make sure you are on the right career path.
Secondly, having new experiences can improve your confidence and broaden your mind. In
addition, any work experience you gain will help your career prospects later and give you the
opportunity to learn new skills. Finally, any money you earn could go towards paying for your
education once you return to studying.

On the other hand, there are also some disadvantages to taking a year off studying. Firstly,
the time away may have distracted you from your studies and you may have problems applying
yourself to your studies on your return to student life. Secondly, delaying completing your
education means that you delay starting your career and therefore delay earning a living, which
may put you at a disadvantage with your peers.

Overall, there are a number of strong points both for and against taking a gap year. However, I
feel that the pros outweigh the cons and as long as you make the most of your time off you will
benefit greatly in terms of experience and skills.

II. (2M)

Check the following:

• content - have students answered the question fully?

• organization and cohesion - with the corrections, is their answer easy to read?
• range - have they used a wide range of vocabulary and grammar?

• accuracy - have they checked your spelling?

The bar charts show the responses to a worldwide online questionnaire on how optimistic
people felt in 2005 and what was most important for their happiness.

The most striking feature of the charts is that although the responses were fairly positive, the
results were less so than in 2004.

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nearly 20% were more pessimistic, an increment of 5%.

In the second bar chart, by far the most popular answer given was health. About 76% of
respondents said this was necessary for their happiness.

Next in popularity was the need for good family relations. Just over 60% of people specified
this.

People's job are obviously also important for their happiness as job satisfaction and security
received around 40% and 20% of the vote respectively.

Least popular, and both receiving about 15%of the vote, were material possessions and leisure
activities.

In conclusion, it is clear that people do not appear to connect money with happiness.

5. Đề số 5

Part A. Phonetics

I. Pick out the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. (5pts)
1. A. confide B. hobbies C. convince D. principle

2. A. kites B. sketches C. oranges D. buzzes

3. A. mountain B. pronounce C. country D. pounce
4. A. common B. conceited C. won D. terror

5. A. solution B. resolution C. success D. prosperity

II. Pick out the word that has the tress syllable different from that of the other words.
(5pts)

6. A. agency B. memory C. influence D. encounter
7. A. detective B. completely C. regional D. campaign
8. A. preservation B. dictation C. reservation D. liberation
9. A. preserve B. tropical C. climate D. temperature
10. A. advantage B. authority C. government D. intention
Part B. Vocabulary and Grammar

I. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best completes each sentence. (15pts)
1. The school was closed for a month because of serious . . . of fever.

A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak

2. Don't be late for the interview, . . . people will think you are a disorganized person.
A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so

3. Women... wear long dresses.

A. are used to B. used to C. used for D. all are correct
4. He went... a bad cold just before Christmas.
A. down with B. in for C. over D. through

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6. There was no...in waiting longer than half an hour, so we left.

A. good B. use C. worth D. point

7. The soldier was punished for... to obey his commanding officer'sorders.
A. refusing B. regretting C. objecting D. resisting

8. She is... to leave as soon as possible.
A. cautious B. anxious C. worried D. nervous

9. There was nothing special about his clothes... from his flowery tie.
A. but B. except C. other D. apart

10. She... her husband's job for his ill health.
A. accused B. blamed C. caused D. claimed

11...you have no key, you'll have to get back before I go out.
A. although B. provided C. as D. unless

12. Radar... pilots to land safely in difficult weather conditions.
A. forces B. gets C. enables D. warns

13. I'm sorry, I haven't got any money. I have ...my wallet at home.
A. missed B. left C. let D. forgotten

14. The man ...of the killing said that he was at the cinema at that time.
A. accused B. was accused C. accusing D. be accused

15. It isn't quite ...that he will turn up at the meeting.
A. certain B. exact C. sure D. right

II. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate form. (10pts)

1. I don't believe it! It's three in the morning and that party still...(not finish).
2. Two miles ...(be) ... enough for her to go jogging every morning.

3. Don't call him at 2.30 p.m. He ( interview)... job applicants at that time.
4.I didn't do the test well. I ...(prepare) it very carefully at home.

5. Our car broke down. But for that, we... (to be) in time.
6. It is imperative that the letter ...(send) at once.

7. I don't mind her ...(appoint) above me.

8. When I see my brother again, he ...(finish) all his exams.
9. My father would rather that we ...(not leave) yesterday.

10. Jane's train ...(arrive) tomorrow morning at 7.00 so we will meet him at the station.
III. Put each word in brackets into an appropriate form. (10pts)

1. Tom spoke...because he was so excited. (BREATHE)
2. Do you ever suffer from... (BORE)

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5. Freedom of...is one of the fundamental rights. (SPEAK)
6. After the explosion, only two people were left... (LIVE)
7. The evening was...spent playing and talking. (ENJOY)

8. Everyone has a number of...but none has many true friends. (ACQUAINT)

9. There is a shortage of pure water in the city nowadays. We have to use it... (ECONOMY)
10. ...children will not be allowed to cross busy roads. (ACCOMPANY)

IV. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find and correct it. (10pts)
1. The King was too happy that he decided to build a pagoda of lotus shape over water.
2. If I knew you were coming , I would have met you at the airport.

3. Found in 1933, The New York Sun was the first successful penny newspaper.
4. For such an experience and able teacher , discipline was not a problem.
5. Never before have so many people in the United States interested in soccer.
6. Keeping calmly is the secret of passing your driving test.

7. They didn't seem to take any notice of that the teacher said.

8. Marie asked Sandra whether she knew the post office had been at strike for the past week.
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.
Part C. Reading

I. Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each
space. (10pts)

Around the age of sixteen, you must make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Do I stay on
at school and hopefully go on to university (1)_____? Do I leave and start work or beginning a
training (2)_____ ?

The decision is yours, but it may be (3)_____ remembering two things: there is more
unemployment (4)_____ who haven't been to university, and people who have the right

(5)_____ will have a big advantage in the competition for jobs. If you decide to go (6)_____ into
a job, there are many opportunities for training. Getting qualifications will (7)_____ you to get on

more quickly in many careers, and evening classes allow you to learn (8)_____ you earn.
Starting work and taking a break to study when you are older is (9)_____ possibility . This way,
you can save up money for your student days, as well as (10)_____ practical work experience.
1. A. after B. later C. then D. past

2. A. school B. class C. course D. term

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9. A. also B. again C. another D. always
10. A. getting B. making C. taking D. doing

II. Fill in the gap with one suitable word to complete the paragraph. (10pts)

Most of the addicts are men. They come home (1)...work, eat their meal quickly, and then
spend the evening (2)...their computers. Some of them (3)...programs, but most of
them (4)...play games. Some wises say (5)...computer is killing their marriage. Their
husbands play until three (6)...four o'clock in the morning and all weekend. people

(7)...these lonely wives "computer widows".

When television became popular in the 1950s, doctors said it caused "television neck", TV eyes
and (8)...new illnesses, and makes their eyes tired. But worst (9)...all, it is addictive.
That means it is (10)...drinking, smoking or taking drugs. Some people can't stop doing it.
III. Read the passage and choose the best answers to questions below. (10pts)

If parents bring up a child with the sole aim of turning the child into a genius, they will cause a
disaster. According to several leading educational psychologists, this is one of the biggest
mistakes which ambitious parents make. Generally, the child will be only too aware of what his
parents expect, and will fail. Unrealistic parental expectations can cause great damage to
children.

However, if parents are not too unrealistic about what they expect their children to do, but are
ambitious in a sensible way, the child may succeed in doing very well – especially if the parents
are very supportive of their child. Michael Collins is very lucky. He is crazy about music, and
his parents help him a lot by taking him to concerts and arranging private piano and violin
lessons for him. They even drive him 50 kilometers twice a week for violin lessons. Michael’s
mother knows very little about music, but his father plays the trumpet in a large orchestra.
However, he never makes Michael enter music competitions if he is unwilling. Winston Smith,
Michael’s friend, however, is not so lucky. Both his parents are successful musicians, and they
set too high a standard for Winston. They want their son to be as successful as they are and so
they enter him for every piano competition held. They are very unhappy when he does not win.
Winston is always afraid that he will disappoint his parents and now he always seems quiet and
unhappy.

1. One of the serious mistakes parents can make is to ______.

A. push their child into trying too much B. help their child to become a genius
C. make their child become a musician D. neglect their child’s education
2. Parents’ ambition for their children is not wrong if they ______.

A. force their children into achieving success B. themselves have been very successful
C. understand and help their children sensibly D. arrange private lessons for their
children

3. Who have criticized the methods of some ambitious parents?
A. Successful musicians. B. Unrealistic parents.

C. Their children. D. Educational psychologists.
4. Michael Collins is fortunate in that ______.

A. his father is a musician B. his parents are quite rich

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A. "surprised at" B. "extremely interested in"
C. "completely unaware of" D. "confused about"

6. Winston’s parents push their son so much and he ______.

A. has won a lot of piano competitions B. cannot learn much music from them
C. has become a good musician D. is afraid to disappoint them

7. The word "They" in the passage refers to ______.

A. concerts B. violin lessons
C. parents in general D. Michael’s parents
8. All of the following people are musical EXCEPT _____.

A. Winston’s father B. Winston’s mother
C. Michael’s father D. Michael’s mother
9. The word "unwilling" in the passage mostly means ______.

A. "getting ready to do something" B. "eager to do something"
C. "not objecting to doing anything" D. "not wanting to do something"
10. The two examples given in the passage illustrate the principle that ______.
A. successful parents always have intelligent children

B. successful parents often have unsuccessful children
C. parents should let the child develop in the way he wants
D. parents should spend more money on the child’s education
Part D. Writing

I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same meaning as the

sentence printed before it. (10pts)

1. He not only failed in his exam but also had a road accident.
Not only ………..

2. The book was so interesting that people couldn’t put it down.

It was ...
3. They had hardly left home when it started to rain.

No sooner ...
4. Your hair needs cutting.

It’s about time you ...
5. I only recognized him when he came into light.

Not until ………..………

6. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not ………

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I’d rather…… ………

9. The rail workers don’t intend to call off their strike.

The rail workers have no... ...
10. We found that somebody had broken one of our windows

One of our windows ………

II. Write a second sentence as similar in meaning as the first one. Use the word given.
(5pts)

1. I find his handwriting very hard to read. (DIFFICULTY)

………
2. I couldn't go to work because of the flood. (PREVENTED)
………
3. I don’t believe in anything that he says. (whatever)

………
4. He prefers tea to coffee. (Rather)

………..
5. I’ve never read such a sarcastic essay before. (ever)
………..

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ANSWER KEYS

Mỗi câu đúng = 1 điểm
Part A

I. 1. A 2. A 3. C 4. C 5. B
II. 1. D 2. C 3. B 4. A 5. C
Part B

1. D 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. D

6. D 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. B
11. C 12. C 13. B 14. A 15. A
II.

1. hasn’t finished 6. be sent/ should be sent

2. is 7. having been appointed (being appointed)
3. will be interviewing 8. will have finished

4. should have prepared 9. hadn’t left
5. would have been 10. arrives
III.

1. breathlessly 2. boredom 3. unpolluted 4. exceptionally 5. speech

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IV. (tìm ra lỗi được 0.5đ, sửa lại đúng được 0.5 đ)

1. too – so 2. knew – had known

3. found – founded 4. experience – experienced

5. interested - been interested 6. calmly – calm
7. that – what 8. at – on

9. putting – put 10. pay – paid
Part C

1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. B 9. C 10. A

II.

1. from 2. on 3. make 4. only/just 5. the
6. or 7. call 8. other 9. of 10. like
III.

1. A 2. C 3. D 4. D 5. B 6. D 7. D 8. D 9. D 10. C
Part D

1. Not only did he fail in his exam but (he) also had a road accident.
2. It was such an interesting book that people couldn’t put it down.
3. No sooner had they left home than it started to rain.

4. It’s about time you had your hair cut/ a haircut/ you had someone cut your hair.
5. Not until he came into light did I recognize him.

6. Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star, the party would not have been a
success.

7. I was the last person to know/ hear about the accident.
8. I’d rather you left your shoes outside.

9. The rail workers have no intention of calling off their strike.
10. One of our windows was found to have been broken.
II.

1. I have difficulty (in) reading his handwriting.
2. The flood prevented me from going to work.
3. I don’t believe whatever he says.

4. He’d rather drink tea than (drink) coffee.

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