ĐỀ THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 12 NĂM HỌC 2018 - 2019 B.

Staff meetings are often

MÔN TIẾNG ANH
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced boring and have no apparent point to them
differently from that of the others C. Since the results were far more satisfactory than anyone
1. A. supposedly B. markedly C. allegedly D. determinedly had expected
2. A. endure B. feature C. procedure D. measure D. Seeing that we couldn’t solve anything in the end
3. A. complete B. command C. common D. community 5. There are……… words in English havi ng more than one
4. A. comb B. climb C. debt D. cable meaning. Pay close attention to this fact.
5. A. neighbour B. height C. sleigh D. weight A. a large many B. quite many C. a great many D. quite a lot
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from 6. This car has many features including _________.
that of the others A. stereo, safety devices, air condition, and it saves gas
1. A. possibility B. disappointed C. manufacture D. instrument B. good music, safety devices, air conditioning, and gas
2. A. environment B. mystery C. contribute D. terrific C. stereo, safety devices, air conditioned, and good gas
3. A. deficiency B. psychology C. ecological D. competitor D. stereo, safety devices, air conditioning, and low gas
4. A. recommend B. difficulty C. admirable D. document mileage
5. A. encouragement B. interviewer C. acknowledge D. 7. Round and round ___________.
miraculously A. the wheels of the engine went B. did the wheels of the
PART TWO: LEXICO-GRAMMAR engine go
I. Choose the best option to complete each of the C. went the wheels of the engine D. going the wheels of the
following sentences engine
1. Only after the atomic bomb ________ and development in 8. The replacement of shops such as the groceries and
the air travel _______, ______ chemists’ by the café _______ the housewives with insufficient
science fiction really become popular. facilities for shopping.
A. had created/ had taken off/ was B. had been created/ had A. leave B. have left
been taken off/ has C. has left D. to have left
C. had been created/ had taken off/ did D. had been created/ / 9. Your argument _______ that Britain is still a great power,
had taken off/ had but this is no longer the case.
2. We’ve bought some ________ chairs for the garden so that A. outlines B. presupposes C. concerns D. presents
they are easy to store away. 10. They are happily married although, of course, they argue
A. adapting B. adjusting C. bending D. folding _______.
3. I don’t think she can get her message _______ to the A. most times B. from day to day
students. She seems too nervous. C. every now and then D. on the occasion
A. across B. around C. out D. over 11. He promised to mend the broken wheel soon without
4. _______, it is obvious that the whole thing was a waste of ___________ .
time and effort. A. fail B. failure C. trouble D. mistake
A. None of us wanted to go in the first place
12. One of the first exercises in math class is ______ measure 22. There is a real possibility that these animals could be
the radius of a circle. frightened _______ a sudden loud noise.
A. being there B. should there be C. there was D. there have
A. to learn and B. to learn how to C. learning to D. learn to been
13. We were shocked to hear the news of your ________. 23. The computer has dramatically affected ______
A. having fired B. being fired C. having been fired D. to have photographic lenses are constructed.
been fired A. is the way B. that the way C. which way do D. the way
14. I don’t know French, but I’ll ________. 24. Six novels a year, you say? He’s certainly a __________
A. get Tom to translate it B. have it translate writer.
C. have Tom to translate it D. make it translate A. fruitful B. fertile C. virile D. prolific
15. _______ as taste is really a composite sense made up of 25. The handwriting is completely ______ . This note must
both taste and smell. have been written a long time ago.
A. That we refer to B. What we refer to A. inedible B. indelible C. illegible D. unfeasible
C. To which we refer D. What do we refer to II. Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets.
16. _______ have settled, one of their first concerns has been a. The children were frightened because the lights suddenly
to locate an adequate water (1.go) ________ out and they(2.sit) ________ in the dark.
supply. b. What tune (3. play) ________ when we (4. come) ________
A. Wherever people B. There are people who in?
C. Where people D. People c. She was badly hurt when her car hit another car. If she (5.
17. Politicians should never lose ______ of the needs of the wear) ________ her seat belt,
people they represent. she (6. not hurt) ________ so badly.
A. view B. sight C. regard D. prospect d. It is vital that no one else (7. know) _______ about the
18. _______ team sports require cooperation. secret government operation.
A. Of all B. They are all C. Why all are D. All e. It seems strange to be standing here, (8. look) _______ out
19. Studies indicate _________ collecting art today than ever at Sydney Harbor.
before. f. Tom had a lucky escape. He (9. kill) ________ when a car
A. there are that more people B. more people that are crashed into the front of his
C. that there are more people D. people there are more house.
20. Doctors advise people who are deficient __________ g. _____ (10. Rank) as a masterpiece, a work of art must
vitamin C to eat more fruit and transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created.
vegetables. III. There are ten mistakes in the following passage. Find
A. from B. of C. in D. for and correct them. (1.5 pt)
21. Dick put ____ ball in ____ net in _____ second half but It seems that the mystery of why the Pyramids were built may
____ goal was disallowed. have solved. Until quite recently people got used to think that
A. a - a - a - a B. the - the - the - the they were just tombs for pharaohs. Instead, the connection
C. the - the - a - a D. a - a - the - the
with astronomy seems much more important. Egyptologists The British are widely (1) _____ to be a very polite nation, and
have often asked in (2)______ respects this is true. An Italian journalist once
them how long it spent to build them and why people built commented of the British that they need (3) _____ fewer than
them in first place. Experts came up with a suggestion that the four “thank you” merely to buy a bus ticket. The first, from the
Egyptians may have believed in the River Nile was the earthly bus conductor means, “I’m here.” The second accompanies
equivalent of the Milky Way. Many agree that the sizes of the the handing over of the money. The third, again from the
three Giza Pyramids are in promotion to the three stars of conductor, (4) ____ “Here is your ticket.”, and then the
Orion. Nothing, then, was by the chance. Rather, the souls of passenger utters a final one as he accepts the tickets. Such
dead pharaohs were deliberately being project through shafts transactions in most (5) ____ parts of the world are usually
to reach at their goal of the Orion constellation. conducted in total silence. In sharp contrast to this excessive
IV. Give the correct form of the word in each of the politeness with strangers, the British are strangely lacking (6)
following brackets.(1.5 pt) _____ ritual phrases for social interaction. The exhortation
It was not so long ago that we dealt with colleagues through “Good appetite”, uttered in so (7) ______ other languages to
face-to-face (1. INTERACT) ______ and with counterparts and fellow-diners before a meal, does not exist in English. The
customers by phone or letter. But the world of nearest equivalent – Enjoy your dinner! – is said only by
communication has undergone a dramatic transformation, not people who will not be partaking of the meal in question.
for all the good. Email, while (2. DOUBT) _____ a swift means What’s more, the British (8) ____ happiness to their friends or
of communication providing your server is fully (3.FUNCTION) acquaintances only at the start of a new year and at (9)_____
______ and that the address you have contains no (4. such as birthdays, (10) _____ the Greeks routinely wish all
ACCURATE) _____ and sundry a “good week” or a “good month”.
has had a (5. SIGNIFY) _____ effect on certain people’s
behaviour, both at home and business. For those people, the Your answers:
use of email has become irresistibly (6. ADDICT) _____ to the 1._____________ 2._____________ 3._____________
extent that it is (7. THREAT) _____ their mental and physical 4._____________
health. Addicts spend 5.____________ 6._____________ 7._____________
their day (8. COMPULSION) _____ checking for email and 8._____________
have a (9. TEND) ______ to panic if their server goes down. It 9._____________ 10.____________
is estimated that one in six people spend four hours a day III. Read the passage and choose the best option for each
sending and receiving messages, the equivalent to more than of the following blanks. (2.0 pts)
two working days a week. The negative effect on (10. Media and advertising
PRODUCE) ________ is something employers are well aware After more than fifty years of television, it might seem only
of. obvious to conclude that it is here to (1) ______. There have
PART THREE: READING (6.0 POINTS) been many objections to it during this time, of course, and (2)
II. Read the text below and fill in each blank with ONE ______ a variety of grounds. Did it cause eye-strain? Was the
suitable word. (2.0 pts) (3) ______ bombarding us with radioactivity? Did the
advertisements contain subliminal messages, persuading us to
buy more? Did children turn to violence through watching it,
either because so (4) ______ programmes taught them how to He
shoot, rob, and kill, or because they had to do something to attributed________________________________________
counteract the hours they had spent glued to the tiny screen? 5. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount
Or did it simply create a vast passive (5) ______ drugged by Fuji.
glamorous serials and inane situation (6) ______ ? On the That takes me__________________________________
other hand did it increase anxiety by sensationalizing the news 6. People rumour that he is rich but stingy.
[or the news which was (7) ______ by suitable pictures] and What____________________________________________
filling our living rooms with war, famine and political unrest? (8) 7. Such a ridiculous proposal isn’t worth serious consideration.
______ in all, television proved to be the all-purpose There is_________________________________________
scapegoat for the second half of the century, blamed for 8. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me
everything, but above all, eagerly watched. For no (9) ______ laugh.
how much we despised it, feared it, were bored by it, or felt 9.We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire.
that it took us away from the old paradise of family There is an____________________________
conversation and hobbies such as collecting stamps, we never 10.The staff hated Frank’s new policies so intensely that they
turned it off. We kept staring at the screen, aware that our own went on strike.
tiny (10) ______ was in if we looked carefully. So intense __________________________________
1. A. be B. stay C. exist D. prolong II. Write a new sentence similar in meaning to the given
2. A. with B. over C. by D. on one, using the word given in the brackets. Do not alter the
3. A. screen B. danger C. machine D. reason word in any way. (2.0 pts)
4. A. that B. far C. many D. what 1. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (dawned)
5. A. programme B. personality C. audience D. tense _______________________________________________
6. A. comedies B. programmes C. perhaps D. consequently 2. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND)
7. A. taken B. presented C. capable D. accompanied _________________________________________________
8. A. Taken B. All C. Somewhat D. Thus 3. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family
9. A. one B. matter C. difference D. reason argument. (likened)
10. A. fault B. reflection C. situation D. consciousness ____________________________________________
PART FOUR: WRITING (6.0 POINTS) 4. My father is not feeling well these days. (weather)
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means __________________________________________________
exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (2.0 5. I don’t think this record will ever be popular. (catch)
pts) _________________________________________________
1. If the work is finished by lunchtime, you can go home. 6. His arrival was completely unexpected. (took)
Get_________________________________________ 7. The success of our local theater has made our city famous.
2. You haven’t done your work, have you? (map)
It’s about_______________________________ _____________________________________________
3. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted. 8. He is certainly not a reliable witness. (means)
4. He said that he had won as a result of good luck. _______________________________________________
9. Our company is the only company allowed to import these A. change B. convert C. turn D. exchange
chemicals. (monopoly) 13. Who is the________ of this company?
_____________________________________ A. top B. head C. leader D. minister
10. It’s uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place. 14. She________ shyly at him and then lowered her eyes.
(BALANCE)
________________________________________________ A. glanced B. glimmed C. saw D. glared
15. The room was________ of strangers.
ÔN THI HỌC SINH GIỎI LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2018 - 2019 A. full B. complete C. crowded D. filled
MÔN TIẾNG ANH II. GRAMMAR.
I. PRONUNCIATION AND VOCABULARY. 1. Complete the following sentences by choosing the
1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced correct answer among four options
differently from that of the others. 16. Tom and Mary never came to class late.
1. A. think B. this C. those D. there ________________.
2. A. none B. done C. bone D. tongue A. So did we B. Neither did we C. We did either D. Neither we
3. A. food B. moon C. good D. noodle did
4. A. forced B. caused C. stopped D. worked 17. I remember________ to Hanoi when I was a very small
5. A. rough B. tough C. enough D. though child.
2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) which best A. taking B. to take C. to be taken D. being taken
completes each sentence. 18. At first I found________ to get used to________ on the
6. He's left his book at home; he's always so________. other side of the road.
A. forgetful B. forgettable C. forgotten D. forgetting A. it difficult - drive B. difficult - drive C. it difficult - driving D.
7. 'I'm very________ to you for putting in so much hard work,' difficult- driving
the boss said. 19. I don’t believe a word she said; I think he just
A. thanking B. grateful C. considerate D. careful made________ that story.
8. He is the manager of the factory. He’s________ it. A. out B. up C. off D. down
A. charged with B. charged C. in charge D. in charge of 20. Jason’s professor had him________ his thesis many times
9. He was new on the job, but he quickly fit himself into before allowing him to
the________ routine of the office. present it to the committee.
A. establishing B. established C. establishes D. establish A. rewrites B. rewriting C. rewrite D. to rewrite
10. She looked very________ when I told her the good news. 21. We should arrive home safe and________ .
A. happily B. happiness C. happy D. was happy A. sound B. soundly C. warm D. warmly
11. I don't want much sugar in my coffee. Just_______, 22. The idea got a lot of________ from the children’s parents.
please. A. opposition B. disagreement C. dislike D. denial
A. few B. a few C. little D. a little 23. Before he let them go, he made them________ not to tell
12. We must________ our pounds for dollars before going to anyone what they________ in
New York. the room.
A. to promised/have seen B. promise/ had seen 36. Florida, ________ the Sunshine State, attracts many
C. promised / seeing D. promising/ saw tourists every year.
24. Our teacher came in when we________ noisily. A. is B. is known as C. known as D. that is known as
A. had talked B. have been talking C. were talking D. are 37. ________ becoming extinct is of great concern to
talking zoologists.
25. “We can’t go now. Let’s wait________ the rain stops.” A. That giant pandas are B. Giant pandas are
A. until B. when C. after D. as C. Are giant pandas D. Giant panda is
26. She is playing a piece of music________ by Beethoven. 38. Her parents gave her everything she asked for. She's a
A. composed B. composing C. to compose D. composes completed _______ child.
27. The man________ must be intelligent and handsome. A. wounded B. spoilt C. damaged D. destroyed
A. who loving her B. whom loves her C. she loves D. who love 39. ________ my experience, very few people really
her understand the problem.
28. Linda________ me to wait for her at the school gate. A. To B. In C. With D. From
A. tell B. told C. says D. said 40. When she died, she gave________ all her money to a
29. Are there enough apples for us to have one________ ? charity for cats.
A. every B. each C. self D. individually. A. away B. out C. on D. off
30. She treated me________ cake, ice-cream and tea. 2. Give the correct form of the word s in brackets:
A. with B .for C .to D .by 41. A holiday in America can be________ cheap. SURPRISE
31. She took me________ my brother. 42. These shoes look quite smart but they’re terribly________.
A. by B. for C.to D. with COMFORT
32. Steel_______ with chromium to produce a noncorrosive 43. Burning coal is an________ way of heating a house. Gas
substance known as stainless is much cheaper. ECONOMY
steel. 44. The police are interested in the sudden________ of the
A. is combined B. that is combined C. combining D. when valuable painting. APPEAR
combined 45. He was too________ to tell his teacher about the stupid
33. Joe seemed to be in a good mood, ________ he snapped mistake. SHAME
at me angrily when I asked him III. READING COMPREHENSION.
to join us. 1. Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
A. yet B. so C. for D. and Dicky was born in Shoreditch, London in 1890. His family were
34. A fire must have a readily available supply of oxygen. poor and Dicky (46)________ had enough to eat. Like many
________, it will stop burning. other boys in this area, he became a skillful thief. He took the
A. Consequently B. Furthermore C. Otherwise D. However things he (47)________ to a Mr Welch, who bought them and
35. “Who has brothers and sisters?” “Everyone ________ then re-sold them. Dicky brought something to Mr Welch
Virginia who’s an only nearly every day and (48)________ the money
child.” he received to his mother. In Shore ditch there was a priest,
A. except to B. with C. from D. but Father Sturt, who did (49)________ best to help poor people.
When Dicky was thirteen, Father Sturt had a long talk with him have won two prizes, but this is rare, others have shared their
and persuaded him prizes.
to lead an honest life. He (50)________ him a job with Mr Questions
Grinder, a local shopkeeper, and Dicky began to serve 56. When did the first award ceremony take place?
customers, deliver goods and collect money. Dicky was much 57. Why was the Nobel prize established?
happier leading an honest life and dreamed of the day when 58. In which area have American received the most awards?
he would have his (51)________ shop. 59. was an award presented in 1941?
His mother was also pleased about his new job. (52)________ 60. In how many fields are prizes bestowed?
person, however, was not happy, and that was Mr Welch. He
was sorry to lose the business Dick had brought him. He went VII Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable
to see Mr Grinder and told him (53)________ Dicky’s word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank :
dishonest past and said, quite untruthfully, that Dicky intended There is now increasing concern about the world's energy
to cheat him. Mr Grinder believed these (54)________ and resources, particularly about those involving fossil
told Dicky never to come near the shop again. In this way (61)________ In less than a hundred years we shall probably
Dicky lost his chance of an honest life and (55)________ to a (62)________ all the present (63)________ of oil and gas .The
life of crime. A year later he was arrested for theft and sent to world ' s cold (64)________ should last longer but, once used ,
prison. these cannot be (65)________ .
2. Read and answer the questions. It is important, therefore, that we should develop such
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a (66)________ sources of energy as solar energy and nuclear
very rich man. However, he foresaw its universally destructive energy as well as water and wind (67)________ classed as
powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the (68)________ energy). Until these energy (69)________ are
inventor of dynamite so in 1895, just two weeks before his widely used .it is important for the developed countries to
death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to reduce energy (70)________ as much as possible .
people who made worthwhile contributions 61. A. fuels B. powers C. forms D. energies.
to mankind. Originally there were five awards: literature, 62. A. end B. complete C. total D. exhaust
physics, chemistry, medicine and peace. Economics was added 63. A. findings B. productions C. amounts D. sources
in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony. 64. A. reserves B. stores C. mines D. contents
Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and 65. A. updated B. repeated C. renewed D. produced
the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from 66. A. traditional B. alternative C. surprising D. revolutionary
$30.000 to $ 125.000. Every year on December 10th, the 67. A. force B. strength C. power D. motion
anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards (gold medal, 68. A. repeatable B. continual C. renewable D. continuous
illuminated diploma, and money) are presented to the winners. 69. A. goods B. supplies C. provisions D. materials
Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges’ 70. A. exhaustion B. destruction C. waste D. consumption
decisions. Americans have won numerous science awards, but III. WRITING
relatively few literature prizes. No awards were presented from 1. Identify the error in each sentence.
1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people 71. Helen likes to listen to music (A), to go to the cinema (B),
to chat on the phone (C) and going shopping (D).
72. Many successful (A) film directions(B) are former (C) c. to not wake d. to wake
actors who desire to expand (D) their experience in the film 5. ...............you have no keys, you 'll have to get back before I
industry. go out.
73. In my opinion, I think (A) this book is more interesting (B) a. If b. Although c. Unless d. As
than the other (C) one (D). 6. I really prefer just about anything ..............watching TV.
a. from b. or c. than d. to
74. People who live in small towns (A) often seem more 7. Gold .................near San Francisco in 1848 and the gold
friendly (B) than people who live (C) in populated densely (D) rush started the following year.
areas. a. has been discovered b. discovered c. was
75. Aspirin is recommended (A) to many people (B) for their discovered d. is discovered
ability (C) to thin (D) the blood. 8. I regret ................ you that we can't approve your
2. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way application.
that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed a. inform b. to inform c. informing d. informed
before it: 9. If I had gone to the bank this morning, I ............money from
76. When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter home. you now.
77.I like to go with my husband everywhere. a. would not borrow b. would not have borrowed
78. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm. c. will not borrow d. will no have borrowed
79. She didn’t say a word as she left the room. II. Give the correct from of the words in brackets (2ms)
80. Is smoking permitted in Vietnamese cinemas? 1. He is engrossed in doing (SCIENCE) ................. research.
81. Imagining our life without music is difficult. 2. They entered the areas without (PERMIT) .................
82. Couldn't you have got a bus to the station ?. 3. He wants (WIDTH) .................. his knowledge of the
83. He could not afford to buy the car . subject.
84. I could finish the work early because he helped me 4. The giant panda is a(n) (DANGER) .................species.
85. These two boxers weigh exactly the same. 5. What makes the computer a (MIRACLE). ............device?
86.These new machines have put an end to queuing. 6. You may be surprised at the large (VARIED) .................of
87. He never has enough money. animals in national parks.
7. The architecture in the downtown area is a successful
(COMBINE) .............of old and new.
I. Choose the best option (2ms) 8. He came first in the poetry (COMPETED) .................
1. He was offered the job .............his qualifications were poor. III. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets (2ms)
a. although b. in spite of c. because of d. because Mary (1. have) ...................to go to New York last week, but
2. It's no use ............. a language if you don't try to speak it. she almost (2.miss) ...............the plane. She (3. stand)
a. learned b. to learn c. learn d. learning ..................in the queue at the check-in desk when she
3. He ............. me to take a lawyer to the court with me. suddenly (4. realize) .............. that she (5. leave) ................her
a. advised c. suggested b. threatened d. insisted passport at home. Fortunately, she (6.not/ live).............. very
4. She came in quietly ...............the baby. far from the airport so she (7. have)..............time to go home
a. in order to not wake b. so as not to wake
to get the passport. She (8. get) ................ back to the airport 6. We suggested that she…………………the 10:30 train
just in time for her flight. immediately.
A. take B. has to take C. might take D. may take

II. LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7PTS) 7. Li has ……………………., he loves cakes, chocolate, ice-
cream- anything which is sweet.
PART 1: Choose the word or phrase that best completes
each sentence. (2 pts) A. A sweet mouth B. sweet lips C. a sweet tongue D. a sweet
tooth
1. Take………………of the chance to do some sightseeing
while you are here. 8. It is ………………..that I can’t put it down.

A. advantage B. profit C. benefit D. exploit A. so interesting book B. too interesting book

2. She never says anything good about me. She is forever C. such interesting book D. so interesting a book
running me………… 9. My son dropped……………….college and joined the army.
A. over B. down C. out D. off A. away from B. out of C. off D. by
3. - Sam : “Let me carry the bag for you”. 10. The teacher asked a difficult question, but finally Ted
-Susan: “………………………….” …………….a good answer.

A. If you don’t mind B. Don’t mention it C. I’d love to D. You A. came up to B. came out at C. came up with D. came out of
are welcome 11. Just keep………..on the baby while I cook the supper, will
4. - Customer: “ Hello. I’d like to speak to Mrs Smith. you?

-Clerk: “………………………..” A. a look B. a glance C. an eye D. a care

A. Sure B. Hang on, please. I’ll put you through. 12. Since they aren’t answering the phone, they………………..

C.Who are you? D. Of course you can. A. need have left B. can’t have left C. must have left D. should
have left
5. By 2050, medical technology………………..many current
incurable diseases. 13. …………..to the national park before, Sue was amazed to
see the geyser.
A. has conquered B. will conquer
A. Being not B. Not having been
C. will have conquered D. is conquering
C. Not being D. Having not been ). If the line has a word which should not be there, write
the word at the end of the line. There are two examples at
14. People have used coal and oil to……………electricity for a
the beginning. (2 pts)
long time.
The Olympic Games had originated in ancient Greece and
A. cultivate B. breed C. raise D. generate
were held from 776 B.C to A.D 393.The modern games began
15. If Lucy’s car………….down, she would be here now. in 1896 The organizers have revived the games to encourage
world peace and friendship and to do promote healthy sporting
A. wouldn’t have broken B. didn’t break competition for the youth. The Olympic Games will consist of
B. doesn’t break D. hadn’t broken the Summer Games and the Winter games. From 1896 to year
1992, the Olympic were held every four years, except in 1916
16. He opened the letter without …………..to read the address during World War I, and in 1940 and 1944 during World War II.
on the envelope. The Winter Games, of which were established in 1924, took
place the same year such as the Summer Games. Beginning
A. worrying B. caring C. fearing D. bothering
in the 1994, the Winter and Summer Games were divided and
17. The rhinoceros, whose numbers have dropped alarmingly scheduled on a four-year cycle two years apart. For the years
recently, has been declared a(an)…………..species. and locations of the games, see the table Sites of the Olympic
Games in this article.
A. danger B. endanger C. endangered D. dangerous
18. One’s fingerprints are................other person.
0……had…… 7……………..
A. different from B. different from any
00……√ ….… 8……………..
C. differ from any D. different from those of any
1…………….. 9……………..
19. Our landlord had the broken window.........before winter.
2…………….. 10……………
A. fix B. fixing C. fixed D. to fix
3…………..…
20. When the company had to close because of economic
difficulties, many employees became .............. 4……………..

A. intentional B. redundant C. unsatisfactory D. homeless 5……………..

PART 2: Read the text below and look carefully at each 6……………..
line. Some of the lines are correct and some have a word
which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (√
PART 3: Complete each of the following sentences with DIFFICULT...................... than companies could hope to
ONE suitable preposition or particle. achieve in the past. For example, computers enable the(8)
ORGANIZE ..................................of huge amounts of
1. Some days ........... will help us relax after such hard work.
information and greatly speed up the (9)
2. I’ve been working ………….…. quite a lot of pressure lately. PREPARE................of documents and reports. In short,
although the average businessperson has no need to be a
3. He is always ……… a hurry. He drives at a tremendous technology expert, they are unlikely to get very far without at
speed. least a basic(10) KNOW .................... of computers.
4. Everyone complimented Kitty ........................... her new III. READING (5 pts)
outfit.
PART 1: Read the following passage and decide which
5. After his death, his hometown and the Cosmonaut Training answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each numbered
Centre at Star City, Russia, were named gap.(2.0pts)
…………………… him. TRAFFIC IN OUR CITIES
PART 4: Use the word given in capital at the end of some The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today
of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same continues to expand. This causes many problems, including
line. (2 pts) serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk
To be successful in the business market, it is vital for a (1)_______ accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it
company to keep up with all the latest technological (1) is often difficult to (2)_________people to change their habits
DEVELOP......................... Nowadays, it is(2) and leave their cars at home. One possible approach is to
WIDE.............accepted that running a company without make it more expensive for people to use their cars by
computers, in particular, is virtually(3) POSSIBLE .................... (3)__________charges for parking and bringing in tougher
. This is why businesses are keen to hire the best people fines for anyone who breaks the law. In addition, drivers could
available for their technology departments. Apart from the be required to pay for using particular routes at different times
needs of technology department, it is important that almost all of the day. The system, (4)_________as “road pricing”, is
employees have some degree of (4) FARMILIAR.................. already being introduced in a (5)__________of cities, using a
with personal or desktop computers, even if this involves no special electronic card fixed to the windscreen of the car.
more than the (5) COMPLETE.......................of a basic Another way of (6)_________ with the problem is to provide
computer course. Like all new things , however, most people cheap parking on the (7)________of the city, and strictly
will only become (6) COMFORT …………..with using control the number of vehicles allowed to the centre. Drivers
computers after practical experience. Thanks to computers, and their passengers then use special service for the
today’s businesses are run and managed with far less (7) (8)____________stage of their journey. Of course, the most
important thing is to provide good public transport. However, to
get people to (9)__________the comfort of their cars, public To have a fast car, you need both a good engine and fuel
transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and Scientists have recently assessed intelligence, achievement,
and ability in 50 sets of identical twins that were separated
comfortable, with fares (10)___________at an acceptable
shortly birth and brought up by different parents. They found
level.
that achievement was based on intelligence, and later
1. A. of B. for C. about D. by influenced by the child's environment. One case involving
very intelligent twins was quoted. One of the twins received a
2. A. make B. arrange C. suggest D. persuade normal upbringing, and performed well. The other twin,
3. A. enlarging B. increasing C. growing D. developing however, was brought up by extremely supportive parents and
given every possible opportunity to develop its abilities. That
4. A. named B. seen C. called D. known twin, though starting out with the same degree of intelligence
as the other, performed even better. This case reflects the
5. A. quantity B. number C. total D. sum
general principle of intelligence and ability. The more favorable
6. A. doing B. handling C. dealing D. solving the environment, the more a child’s intelligence and ability are
developed. However, there is no linkbetween intelligence and
7. A. ourskirts B. border C. outside D. limit socioeconomic level of a child's family. In other words, it
8. A. late B. end C. complete D. final does not matter how poor or how rich a family is, as this does
not affect the intelligence. Gifted people can not be created by
9. A. pass on B. throw away C. give up D. leave out supportive parents, but they can be developed by them. One
professor of music said that outstanding musicians usually
10. A. taken B. kept C. given D. stood
started two or three years earlier than ordinary performers,
PART 2: Read the following passage and choose the often because their parents had recognized their ability. These
correct answer to each of the questions below. musicians then needed at least ten years' hard work and
training in order to reach the level they were capable of
Psychologists have debated a long time about whether a attaining. People who want to have very gifted children are
child’s upbringing can give it the ability to do outstandingly given the following advice:
well. Some think that it is impossible to develop genius and
say that it is simply something a person is born with. Others, - Marry an intelligent person.
however, argue that the potential for great achievement can be
- Allow children to follow their own interests rather than the
developed. The truth lies somewhere between these two
interests of the parents.
extremes. It seems very obvious that being born with the right
qualities from gifted parents will increase a child’;s ability to do - Start a child's education early but avoid pushing the
well. However, this ability will be fully realized only with the child too hard.
right upbringing and opportunities. As one psychologist says;
- Encourage children to play; for example, playing with musical 4. The writer advises that gifted children should be allowed to
instrument is essential for a child who wants to become an follow ______.
outstanding musician.
A. only their interests in computer game B. their parents'
1. How were great musicians different from ordinary musicians interests
in their development?
C. their own interests D. only their interests in musical
A. They concentrated on music to the exclusion of other areas instruments
B. They practice playing their instruments for many years 5. The upbringing of highly intelligent children requires
______.
C. Their ability was realized at an early stage and then
nurtured A. parental support and encouragement B. wealthy and loving
parents
D. They were exceptionally intelligent and artistic
C. good musical instruments D. an expensive education
2. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.
6. When encouraging their gifted children, parents should
A. educational development depends completely on economic
avoid ______.
well-being
A. letting them play their own way B. pushing their children too
B. to become successful, a child need both native intelligence
hard
and development
C. starting their education at an early age D. permitting them
C. a child's intelligence is influenced by that of his/ her
to follow their own interests
parents
7. The word “others” used in the first paragraph refers to
D. studying different twins is useful scientific procedure
______.
3. When scientists studied intelligence and ability in twins, they
A. other people B. other geniuses C. other children D. other
found that ______.
scientists
A. ability depends both on intelligence and environment
8. Scientists chose twins for their study because ______.
B. intelligence and development are irrelevant to ability
A. they have the same genetic background, usually with
C. ability depends mainly on intelligence and achievement similar intelligence

D. different twins generally have different levels of ability B. they are born into the same family, hence the same
upbringing
C. they have the same economic background and hence the INTELLIGENT HOUSING
same opportunities
D. each twin has the same environment as his/ her twin
0. C
9. The remark: "To have a fast car, you need both a
Have you ever thought about how your body works? Every day
good engine and fuel." in the passage means that
you make your body do lots of different actions, such as when
in order to become a genius, ______. you walk, talk or dance. But at the same time your body
automatically does many other things that are essential for
A. you need intelligence and you need to develop it
everyday life . For instance, when you blink or yawn or
B. you must nourish your brain and train your muscles hard breathe, you don’t have to think about what you are doing;
your body simply carries out these tasks for you. You might
C. you should try to move quickly and efficiently. think this is strange, but the lastest houses are like this, too.
D. you need to have good health and good nourishment 1.
10. The word ”favorable”; in the passage mostly means Now, thanks to the work of some far-sighted architects and
_______. designers, houses have become more “intelligent”. It isn’t quite
A. under the control or in the power of somebody else true to say that houses are starting to think for themselves, but
some modern homes are now using sophisticated technology
B. of high quality or an acceptable standard; to control many of the routine jobs that up to now have always
been our responsibility.
2.
C. helping somebody to be more intelligent compared to the
other people For years, architects and builders have been trying to find
ways to make houses more economical and comfortale to live
D. good for someone and making him/ her likely to be
in, as well as trying to reduce the amount of damage that
successful
houses do to the environment. “Intelligent” housing seems to
PART 3: be the ideal solution. Clever use of building materials and
techniques has brought us houses that are easier and cheaper
Read the article and match these headings with to keep warm than traditional housing. Modern water system ,
paragraphs 1-5. There is an example at the beginning (0). together with the recycling of washing water from bathrooms
(1pt) and kitchens, means that “intelligent” houses use 30% less
water than conventional homes.
3. problems, so “intelligent” houses are still improving. Who
knows, perhaps some designers are trying to create a house
“Intelligent” homes might look a little unusual from the outside.
that can even do your homework!
This is because the builders use a lot of glass and wood to
make the walls. Some of the houses even have a grass roof A. An easy life
because it is kinder to the atmostphere! But, inside, they are
B. Less money, less waste
comfortable and bright. The technology, which is similar to that
of your TV remote control, makes sure of this. There are C. Homes like people
always enough lights on in every room and the windows close
when it starts to rain. The water is always at the correct D. Not all good news
temperature whenever you want to have a shower and the E. Starting to take control
house doesn’t allow you to use more water than you need.
You can even watch television in every room, or use the F. Everything under control
closecircuit cameras to see what’s happening in the garden.
4.
IV. WRITING (5 pts)
Until recently, we have always had to think about everything
PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a
we want our house to do. If we have wanted it to be warmer or
way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
cooler, lighter or darker, we have had to turn the heating or
printed before it. (1.5pts)
lighting on or off. However, for some families already living in
“intelligent” houses, daily life has changed in many ways. 1. When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and
They don’t worry about turning off the light or locking the door singing.
before they go out. The house does all this for them. Families
in “intelligent” houses don’t have to do as much work to keep On_______________________________________________
their home clean and comfortable_ and hi-tech kitchen means 2. It is my opinion that you should spend more time practising
it isn’t difficult to prepare family meals. English.
5. If_________________________________________________
However, what happens, for example, if the computer systems 3. However long it may take, I will find him.
that control everything in the house suddenly break down?
What can we do if a computer virus somehow gets into the Despite__________________________________________
system and changes all the automatic programs? What is
4. I gave Ted the message, but he already knew about it.
more, “intelligent” houses aren’t cheap and not everybody can
afford to buy one. Designers are working on these and other I needn’t___________________________________________
5. Pierre emigrated to Brazil in 1991 and is still there. SECTION II: LEXICO - GRAMMAR ( 7.0 points)
Pierre has___________________________________ PART 1. Choose the option (A, B, C, D) that best
completes each of the following sentences.
PART 2: Finish each of the following sentences so that it
has a similar meaning to the sentence printed before it, Write your answers in the Answer sheet. ( 2.0 pts)
using the word given in brackets. DO NOT CHANGE THE
WORD GIVEN. You must use between THREE and FIVE 1.________________ quickly we ran, we just couldn’t catch up
with the van.
words, including the word given. (1.5pts)
A. Although B. Much C. Even D. However
1. The manager failed to persuade Karen to take the job.
(SUCCEED) 2. It might sound strange, but dinner yesterday was the first
time I ______________ octopus.
The manager__________________________________Karen
to take the job. A. was eating B. have been eating C. have eaten D. had eaten
2. He described the hotel to us in detail. (DETAILED) 3. He was a very____________ man, one day he would be
happy, the next miserable.
He _____________________________________ of the hotel.
A. uncontrollable B. unever C. temperamental D. dispisited
3. “ Would it be possible to see a copy of the latest bus
timetable?” said Jane. (COULD) 4. You have a good feeling about yourself
and______________when you volunteer.
Jane asked ______________________________ at a copy of
the latest bus timetable. A. other B. others C. the other D. the others
4. Such success has not been achieved by many players in 5. This ring is only made of plastic so it
the world of ice hockey. (FEW) quite________________
Only ________________________ such success in the world A. valuable B. invaluable C. worthless D.priceless
of ice hockey.
6. I’m afraid I haven’t got the ______________ idea why he
5. I was angry when Sandra was rude to me this morning. never turned up.
(MADE)
A.least B. smallest C. weakest D. faintest
Sandra’s rudeness __________________________ my
temper this morning. 7. It’s cheaper to travel by air in__________________.
A. second hand B. style C. economy class D. saving account
8. You are_____________ -sighted and need glasses, I’m A. enforce B. dominate C. administer D. reign
afraid.
16. My colleagues have promised to ___________ when I tell
A. old B. little C. low D. short the manager about my ideas.
9.When Daisy arrived, she soon___________ at all her jokes. A. back me up B. back up me C. cut me off D. cut off me
A. had everyone laughed C. had everyone laughing 17.David Graddol, a Bristish linguist, believe that English 80%
of computer- based
B. had laughing everyone D. had everyone laugh
communication in 1990s.
10.It was getting ____________ dark so we decided to head
for home. A. made over B. accounted for C. took up D. answered for
A. utterly B. absolutely C. totally D. fairly 18. Two friends, Jane and Thomas are talking about their final
term test .
11.So_____________ that they actually finished three weeks
early. _ Jane “ I’ve been half ready for the final test”
A. were the builders fast C. the builders were fast _ Thomas “_____________”
C. fast the builders were D. fast were the builders. A. Then I’d call if a day C. Incredible! I haven’t even started
12. Make sure you mix the ingredients well, ______________ B. Thank you so much D. you are welcome!
you might get lumps in your cakes.
19. I saw the interview while I was through a magazine at the
A. unless B. otherwise C. provided D. supposing hairdresser’s.
13. Jenery may well not________________about the accident A. clicking B. picking C. flicking D. ticking
yet.
20.____________Vietnam joins international orginizations has
A. tell B. have told C. be told D. have been told benifited the country
14. You are having a______________ exam before you sit the A. That B. As C. What D. When.
actual exam in June .
PART 2: Read the test below and look carefully at each
A. fake B. false C. mock D. arrived line. Some of line are correct and some have a word which
should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (√). If the
15. There is no way the police will be able to line has a word that should not be there, write the word at
_______________ this law.
the end of the line. There are two examples at the the establishment of of a new one that differs from (34) market
beginning. ralationships; PERSON and the profit in gift exchange may be
in the sphere of social relationships and prestige rather than in
On lovely sunny day in the summer, many of people in London
material advantage. Gift- exchange cycle entails (35) to give,
00 ……..of…………. go along to one of the beautiful parks.
to receive, and OBLIGE to return. Sanctions may exist to
Most of them go there 0………..√………... just to sit around
include people to give (36) APPROVE or loss prestige
and relax themselves with friends, but I prefer
resulting from a failure to do so. (37) to REFUSE accept a gift
21…………………... something such more active. For me of
may be seen as a rejection of social relations and may lead to
the most exciting 22………………….. things to do is flying a
enmity. The reciprocity of the cycle rests in the necessity to
kite. It’s amazing how much fun you 23 …………………. can
return the gift; the prestige associated with the appearance of
have with a small and piece of material on a long piece of 24
(38) GERNEROUS dictates that the value of the return be (39)
………………….. cord. The best thing about kites is that,
equal to or APPROXIMATE greater than the value of the
unless you will want 25 …………………. one that can do lost
original gift. Alongside its obvious economics functions, gift
of fancy tricks to impress your friends, 26 ………………….
exchange is a (40) expression of social SIGNIFY relations
they don’t cost a very lot of money. You need a day when 27
…………………. there’s a good strong breeze. To get it the PART 3: Complete each of the following sentences with
kite flying, you have 28 …………………. to unwind a few one suitable preposition or particle.
metres of the cord and then get a friend to 29 ………………….
41. I’ll put you….. to our research department. Please hold on.
hold the kite up while you to get a good grip on the handles 30
…………………. 42. The question of expanding the company came at the
PART 3: For questions from 31-40, read the text below. meeting.
Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the 43. If it starts to rain, make…. a nearby cave to wait for it to
lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. pass.
Write your answers in the numbered table below.
44. Our village was cut…… by the flood.
THE ART OF GIVING AND TAKING
45.In the absence of evedience, the police couldn’t take
Gift exchange, which is also called ceremonial exchange, is action… the man.
the transfer of goods or services that, although regarded as
(31) by VOLUNTEER people involved, is part of the expected
social (32) . Gift BEHAVE exchange may be distinguished SECTION III: READING (5 points)
from other types of exchange in several respects: the first
offering is made in a generous manner and there is no PART 1: Read the text below and decide which answer
hanggling between donor and (33) ; the exchange is an (A,B,C or D) best fits each numbered gap. Write your
RECEIVE expression of an existing social relationship or of answers in the Answer Sheet.(2.0)
Adrew Ruffhead goes out gathering rubbish on his local PART 2: Read the following passage and choose the
beach,where all sorts of interesting things are(46) up. He later answer ( A, B, C, or D) which you think fits best according
uses these as the(47) materials for his artwork, mostly to the passage. Write your answers in the Answer
sculptures and collages in the shape of fish, like tuna, and Sheet.(2.0pts)
crustaceans,(48) crabs and lobsters. Andrews’s eye-catching
Before photography was invented in 1839, painted portraits,
work,which looks equally good in kitchens, bathrooms and
and engravings based on them, were one of the few ways to
gardens, has been a great success with seaside fans all over
record likenesses. From the Colonial era through the 1820s,
the globe, with his funky fish drifting as (49) afield as Greece
portraiture was the most widely practiced genre of American
and Cape Cod in New England. (50) as Andrew can tell you
art, and it continued to be a significant form through the 19th
which beach the materials from each sculpture came from, he
century. The demand for likenesses was incessant, and
is also (51) to know where his work will be hung. It is this
portraiture was often the primary source of income for artists.
interaction with the public that he particularly enjoys. Open to
Artists frequently made portraits of famous people to attract
the public by (52) his small informal studio also (53) him with
interest and potential patrons. For example, in 1834 Chester
an opportunity to get direct (54) from his customers Indeed,
Harding painted frontiersman Davy Crockett, then a member
people often bring their own beach finds to the studio, to (55)
of the U.S. House of Representatives, for display in
____________ Andrew’s advice about how to make them into
hisBostongallery. A consistent belief through most of the 18th
works of art.
and 19th centuries was that character could be read from a
46 A. washed B. thrown C. dumped D. tossed person's face, or the bumps on his or her head, or from
facial expressions, and that portraits should convey these
47 A. natural B. crude C. plain D. raw
indicators of character. These theories of physiognomy and
48 A. such as B. or instance C. for example D. much as phrenology have since been debunked, but they were
important considerations in depicting the nation's
49 A. distant B. long C. far D. remote leaders, since such portraits were often made for posterity.
50 A. Indeed B. Quite C. Rather D. Just Most people had only one portrait painted in their lifetime, if at
all, so artists were selected with great care, and expectations
51 A. desire B. fond C. keen D. wish were high. Before the 1840s, American portraiture was
influenced primarily by English techniques, poses,
52 A. schedule B. appointment C. timetable D. booking
compositions and gestures, and many artists received at least
53 A. provides B. gains C. gives D. produces part of their training inEngland. Even canvas sizes followed the
British example. Portraits made on commission were priced
54 A. review B. feedback C. opinion D. report according to canvas size and the materials and labor involved.
55. A. achieve B..have C. bring D. get In the late 19th century as European portraitists began
traveling to the United States to acquire commissions from the
growing upper class, American artists increasingly felt they A. as an example of an artist using a famous person to gain
needed to train abroad in order to succeed at home. Paris attention to his work
continued to be the main lure as painters such as Eakins,
B. as an example of the types of people who could afford to
Whistler, Beaux and Sargent went to study there. Some of
pay for their portrait to be painted
America's best-known portraitists, in fact, became
expatriates. C. because Crocket was also a famous artist
Question 56: Where in the passage does the author draw a D. because gallery owners often had famous people as
comparison of American and English practices in producing patrons
commission portraits?
Question 60: In paragraph 2, what did people look for in a
A. the first paragraph B. the fourth paragraph good portrait?
C. the third paragraph D. the second paragraph A. every detail, including bumps on the head
Question 57: In what ways did American artists try to gain B. an accurate likeness
greater success?
C. indicators of character
A. by inviting European artists to America
D. clear facial expressions
B. by traveling abroad for training
Question 61: Physiognomy and phrenology are theories………
C. by not only painting portraits
A. that are no longer as popular
D. by becoming expatriates
B. that were used to enable people to select artists with the
Question 58: The final paragraph of the passage will probably best characteristics in their appearance
continue with a discussion of …………
C. that were used to try to get the closet likeness possible
A. other ways artists tried to gain local publicity
D. that meant people usually only needed one portrait
B. other lesser known artists
Question 62: Which of the following statements best
C. American artists in Paris represents the meaning of the first sentence
D. artists moving between countries (lines1 and 2) before photography was invented in 1839?
Question 59: Why does the author mention Davy Crocket in A. painted portraits and engravings were very lifelike
paragraph 1?
B. engravings were based on portraits and not as lifelike
C. there were not many ways other than painted portraits and B. But once dawn broke, the herons would move upstream to
engravings if you wanted to record quieter stretches of the river.
what somebody looked like C. Such nervousness is understandable, given that they have
suffered from persecution from fish farmers.
D. there was no accurate way to record a likeness before
photography was invented D. While heron numbers have increased, it is important not to
be complacent.
Question 63: The word acquire (in Line 1- paragraph 4) is
closest in meaning to ………… E. However, a hard winter will temporarily set numbers back.
A. steal B. ask C. borrow D. get F. It appears, however, that all is well for the heron at the
moment.
Question 64: The word poses (in Line 1- paragraph 3) is
closest in meaning to …… Herons are beautiful birds. Years ago, as I walked to work in a
fish factory in Aberdeen, herons would always bring a little bit
A. stance B. manner C. weight D. height
of light to the dark winter mornings. Usually there would be a
Question 65: What does the passage mainly discussed? couple of them standing on the river’s edge. (0)_____B _____
This natural cautiousness is usual in herons. They prefer to
A. art in 19th century America spend the day in areas where they can hunt for fish in peace.
B. portraiture in 19th century America They seldom allow close approach and are quick to take to the
air when they sense humans are about. (66)___________
C. the influence of other countries on American art This cruel treatment is now on the decline and consequently
the latest Bird Atlas estimates there are probably twice as
D. the early years of photography
herons breeding in Britain today than in the late
PART 3: You are going to read a magazine article about 1960s.(67)___________ .This means herons can feed and
Herons. Six sentences have been removed from the survive in areas which were previously unavailable because
article. Choose from the sentences A- F the one which fits they were either too cold or ruined by poisonous substances in
each gap(66-70). the water. Weather is probably the single most important factor
in the improvement in the heron population, in effect, new
There is an example at the beginning(0). (1.0pt) areas of habitat have been opened up.(68)__________. The
HERONS one of 1963 had a notable impact, but surprisingly there is little
to suggest that the same happened in the freezing
A. Another reason for this increase can be found in the milder temperatures of 1979 and 1892. (69)___________ As well as
winters and the reduction in the water pollution. the UK, similar increases have been recorded throughout
Europe. By the early 1970s, the heron had become threatened
in many parts of central Europe, but has since recovered PART 2: Finish each of the following sentences so that it
dramatically. And if not persecuted, will even breed in city has a similar meaning to the sentences printed before it,
centres, such as happens in Amsterdam. using the word given. DON’T CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN.
(70)___________There are still numerous threats, mostly to You must use between three and five words, including the
do with habitat degradation, and which certainly affect word given. There is an example at the beginning
populations on a local scale. Drainage of fields and excavation
0. You must do exactly what the manager tells you. (CARRY)
reduce food supplies. The planting of forests, while providing
nesting sites, may also reduce the water flow in some water You must carry out the manager’s instructions exactly.
courses and hence fish availability.
76. I regret not contacting Brian when I was in Dublin.(
SECTION 4: WRITING (5 PTS) TOUCH)
PART 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a I wish that I _______________________ Brian when I was in
way that it means exactly the same as the sentences Dublin.
printed before it.Write your answer in the Answer
Sheet.(1.5pts) 77. To tell the truth, we need a swimming pool for this school. (
WHAT)
71. She asked us to leave quietly so that we wouldn’t disturb
her. To tell the truth,_______________ a swimming pool for this
school.
To _____________________________
78. The manager is investigating your complaint.(LOOKED)
72. They were all arrested because of his incompetence.
Your complaint the manager____________________
Had __________________________________
79.Was it Paul’s idea to go to the cinema? (CAME)
73. Not many people came to the party.
Was it Paul ____________ the idea of .going to the cinema?
There__________________________________________
80.Tom wasn’t able to leave the house all day because of the
74.His disabilities didn’t prevent him from sailing around the terrible weather.( IMPOSSIBLE)
world.
The terrible weather _____________ to leave the house all
Although__________________________________ day.
75. We will not announce the decision formally. I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence , using the word given. Do
No formal______________________________________
not change the word given. You must use between two As a ......................................late, they missed the
and five words appointment.
1. You must do exactly what the manager tells you.(CARRY) 9. The court convicted Charles of stealing the
diamonds.(FOUND)
You must......................................instructions exactly.
Charles ......................................................stealing the
2. I can’t afford to pay for all the books I need on
diamonds.
myincome.(HIGH)
10. “I can’t understand German as well as I use to” said Lucy.(
My income is
BETTER)
.............................................................................to pay for all
the books I need. “I used to understand.....................................do now” said
Lucy.
3. Scientists say the climate didn’t use to be so warm.(THAN)
11. Sometimes tiredness causes the machine operators to
Scientists say the climate is .............................be.
make mistakes. (BECAUSE)
4. Your new car is very similar to my brother.(LOT)
Sometimes mistakes......................the tiredness of the
There is not ...........................your new car and my brother’s machine operators.

5. The match will be played tomorrow unless it rain.(LONG) 12. No one has ever stolen my car. ( HAD)

The match wil be played tomorrow ......................any rain. I have..........................stolen.

6. I am sorry that I did nit go to the cinema with Mark.(WISH) 13. My parents met for the first time thirty years ago. (THAT)

I .................................................................to the cinema with It.......................................................................my parents first

Mark. met.

7. The party was so successful that most people didn’t want to 14. There are fewer people in the gym class than there were
go home.(SUCH) last week.(AS)

The party was.....................................that most people didn’t There..........................people in the gym class as there were
want to go home last week.

8. They missed the appointment because the train was 15. Kevin started playing golf when he was twelve. (TOOK)
late.(RESULT)
Kevin .................................the age of twelve.
16. “It was Pierre who left the door unlocked!” said 9. He climbed up the tree _____ to pick the apples before the
Mary.(ACCUSED) wind blew them off .
Mary..................................the door unlocked. A. so B. in order C. so that D. for
17. We walk through the jungle until we could go no 10. Next summer, we’re _____ a swimming pool built in our
further.(FAR) garden.
We walk............................. go through the jungle. A. making B. deciding C. letting D. having
18. A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.(DRIVEN) Question V. Provide the correct form of the words in
brackets.
We.............................................a very friendly taxi drive.
1. My tooth was really ______, so I went to see the dentist.
19. The last time I saw Tom was the day he got married in
(pain)
1995.(WEDDING)
2. She is extremely ______ about the history of art . (know)
I haven’t.....................................day in 1995.
3. I’m afraid you aren’t suitably _____ for the job .
20. Although the main actor performed well, the critist didn’t
(qualification)
like the play. (GOOD)
4. Thousands of people are living in ______ after earthquake .
In spite....................by the main actor , the critics didn’t like the
(miserable)
play.
5. She has an ______ command of the language. (impress)
I. Choose:
6. You can always rely on Barbara. She is very _____ .
7. Lack of sleep can have a noticeable _____ your
(depend)
performance at work .
7. I watch the news everyday because it’s very _____ .
A. effect to B. effect in C. affect on D. effect on
(inform)
8. I’ve got to see the dentist for a check - up tomorrow; I just
8. A holiday in America can be _____ cheap. (surprise)
hope I don’t need to _____ .
9. I am thankful to my teacher who always gives me lots of
A. have anything done B. be done something to
_____ to better my knowledge. (courage).
C. let anything be done D. make something done
10. Many chemicals have a _____ effect on the environment .
(disaster)
Question VI . Read the passage and choose the best 9. A. at B. beneath C. out of D. to
option(1 p) .
10. A. single B. owe C. own D. private
You have probably never heard of Charles Burgess Fry but in
Question VII : Fill in the blank of the following passage
the early years of this century, he has the most famous man in
with ONE suitable word : (1p):
England. He became (1)__________while still at the
university, mainly (2)________ of his sporting achievements. There is much more water than land (1)______ the surface of
He is, at the same time, captain of the university football, the earth. The sea and oceans (2)______ nearly four-fifths of
cricket and athletics team and held the world record for the the whole world, and only one-fifth of (3)______ land. If you
long jump. He was (3)________ a popular sport journalist. He traveled over the earth (4)______ different directions, you
was so famous that letters addressed to “ Mr. Fry, Oxford” would have to spend much more of your time (5)______ on
were delivered to him (4)________ any difficulty. His college, water than on roads or railways. We sometimes forget that
although it has a quite different name, (5)________ known as“ (6)______ every mile of land there is four miles of water.
Fry’s College”. Some people have criticized Fry’s sporting There is much water on the surface of our earth that we
(6)________ . They point out that he lived at a time (7)______ to use two words to describe. We use the word
(7)________ standards were quite low and (8)________ was seas to (8)______ those parts of water surface which
much easier to do well in several sports. It is certainly true that (9)______ only a few hundreds of miles wide, the word oceans
athletes at a time did not have the totally delicate approach of to describe the huge areas of water which are thousands of
modern athletes. nHowever, it is only fair to judge him miles wide (10)______ very deep.
(9)________ the standards of his (10)________ time. There is
no doubt that he had extraordinary skills and an ability to write Question VIII: Complete the second sentence in such a
about sport with style and intelligence. way that it is almost the same as the first

1. A. fame B. rich C. well-known D. common 1. They’ve been living here for six years now .

2. A. because B. that C. which D. thus They moved

...................................................................................
3. A. so B. too C. also D. of
2. You should take two tablets every four hours.
4. A. with B. without C. no D. not
Two tablets should
5. A. be B. which C. what D. was ........................................................................
6. A. achievements B. succeed C. famous D. expect 3. I’m really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party.
7. A. then B. when C. which D. that ; I really wish
...................................................................................
8. A. him B. men C. they D. it
4. “Do you know where Tony is ? ”- I asked my brother. 2. A. sound B. southern C. drought D. mountain
I asked my brother 3. A. headache B. character C. stomach D. challenging
.........................................................................
4. A. faced B. wicked C. fixed D. wrapped
5. “I’ll see you here tomorrow ”said Sue ‘And don’t be late’.
Sue said she
B. Circle the word that has the stress pattern different
...................................................................................
from the others.
6. People say that the bus driver was listening to his walkman
5. A. suspicion. B. prediction. C. neighbour. D. adventure
at the time of the crash.
6. A. favourite. B. edition. C. pollution. D. religion
The bus driver is said
..................................................................... 7. A. successful. B. regional. C. beautiful. D. wonderful
7. They think the owner of the house is abroad. II: Choose the best answer :
The owner 1. Would you mind ….these plates a wipe before putting them
............................................................................................ in the cupboard.
8. My flute is being repaired at the moment. A. making B. doing C. giving D. getting
I am 2. Milk bottles can be _______after being cleaned.
...............................................................................................
A. recycled B. reused C. broken D. reduced
9.“ Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat” he asked.
3. What a person wears _______ not as important as his
He suggested......... behavior.
......................................................................
A. is B. are C. was D. were
10. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work.
4. Your house has _________ nice furniture. A. such B. such a
He C. so D. towards
objected....................................................................................
5. First prize was awarded ____________ Jackie Stevens, the
I. A. Circle the word that has the underlined part smallest girl in the team.
pronounced differently from the others.
A. with B. on C. to D. for
1. A. carol B. habit C. graze D. match
6. Long was not feeling well so we gave him ________ to do. 16. Mary’s eyes are weak. __________, she has to wear
glasses.
A. fewer work B. less work C. little work D. least works
A. But B. However C. And D. Therefore
7. My dog as well as my cats ________twice a day.
17. Michael : “ It’s hot in here”.
A. eat B. eats C. has eaten D. have eaten
Tom : “__________ I open the window ?
8. When I came into the class, I realized I knew _______.
A. Did B. Do C. Would D. Shall
A. them all B. all them C. they all D. all of they
18. Mary never cooks, __________?
9. “Who broke the window?”- “__________.”
A. did not she B. doesn’t she C. does she D. did she
A. I am B. I was. Thanks C. I did. Sorry D. I did. Excuse me
19. I don’t study hard enough for the examination. I wish I
10. We _____for her for ten minutes.
__________ harder.
A. wait B. waited C. are waiting D. have been waiting
A. study B. studied C. have studied D. studies
11. His father is not interested in tennis and __________.
20. She looks forward ____ seeing her mother coming back
A. he doesn’t, either B. so doesn’t he C. neither does he D. soon.
neither is he
A. to B. on C. with D. at
12. The little girl wasted half an hour _________for her picture III. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each
book. blank in the following passage
A. look B. looking C. to look D. looked
Alexander Graham Bell was born in 1847 in Edinburgh,
13. You have never been to England, __________you? A. Scotland. His father was an expert inphonetics. (1)_____ a
haven’t B. have C. never D. ever boy , Alexander became interested in sounds and speech . in
1870, The Bells decided to (2) _____ to America. They lived in
14. Many students go there on weekends to have a rest after a Boston, (3) ____ Alexander taught in a school for the deaf.
__________week. There he began experimenting with a machine (4) _____ help
A. working hard B. hardly C. hard working D. worked the deaf hear .While experimenting with this machine, Bell had
an idea, “Why do not use electricity to (5)_____ the human
15. Ba dropped his watch when he was __________the bus. voice from one place to another ? ” He began to work on a
new (6) _____ . For years , Bell and his assistant, Thomas
A. turning off B. getting off C. taking off D. going off
Watson , worked day (7) _____ night. They rented rooms in a
boarding house . Bell was on one floor , and Watson was on over 1,200 other things. About every two weeks he created
(8) _____ . They tried to send (9) _____ through a wire . something new. He worked 16 out of every 24 hours.
Finally, on March 19th, 1876, Watson heard these words very Sometimes he worked so intensely that his wife had to remind
clearly : “ Mr Watson, come here. I want you.”. Watson rushed him to sleep and eat. Thomas Edison died in 1931, in West
upstairs, ran (10) _____ Bell’s room, and shouted , “ I heard Orange, New Jersey. He left numerous inventions that
you ! ” improved the quality of life all over the world.
1. A. Despite B. During C. Be D. As 1. Thomas Edison was ______.
2. A. leave B. take C. move D. return A. a discoverer B. a teacher C. an explorer D. an inventor
3. A. which B. why C. when D. where 2. In 1854 Edison’s family ______.
4. A. for B. in order C. to D. so that A. moved to Port Huron, Michigan B. bought a new house in
Milan, Ohio
5. A. go B. get C. change D. send
C. decided to settle in Milan, Ohio D. sent him to a school in
6. A. invention B. inventor C. inventive D. invent
New Jersey
7. A. by B. after C. and D. or
3. The word “self-educated” in the passage mostly means
8. A. others B. the others C. another D. other ______.

9. A. speaking B. letters C. speech D. telegram A. “having been well taught” B. “having had good schooling”

10. A. onto B. into C. in D. to C. “having taught himself” D. “having had a high education”

B/ Read the passage and choose the correct answer. (2.5 4. Edison died at the age of ______.
pts)
A. 76 B. 84 C. 47 D. 74
Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, in 1847. His family
5. Which of following statements is NOT true about Edison?
moved to Port Huron, Michigan, when he was seven years old.
Surprisingly, he attended school for only two months. His A. He invented the motion picture camera.
mother, a former teacher, taught him a few things, but Thomas
B. He didn’t go to school at all.
was mostly self-educated. His natural curiosity led him to start
experimenting at a young age. Thomas Edison lit up the world C. He made numerous inventions.
with his invention of the electric light. Although the electric light
was the most useful, it was not his only invention. He also D. He worked very hard.
invented the record player, the motion picture camera, and
IV) Do as directed in parentheses (2ms): 9. “Why don’t we go out for a walk ,” My brother said
1. His parents made him study hard for his exam. My brother suggested
____________________________________.
He was made
_________________________________________. 10. “ It was nice of you to help me. Thank you very much ,”
Tom said to you
2. We spent two hours getting to London.
Tom thanked
It took
_________________________________________ .
______________________________________________.
3. They’ll have to change the date of the meeting again.
B. Make all changes and addition necessary to produce
The date
from following sets of words or phrases to make a
_____________________________________________. complete letter
4. Peter doesn’t play football anymore.
Dear Jack,
Peter used
1. Thank you/ letter/ I receive / when/ get home/ last night.
____________________________________________.
2. I/ be/ please/ hear you/ after such/ long time.
5. He has been collecting stamps for five years .
3. I/ love/ go/ ballet/ with you/ but/ I/ not be free / until 6.30
He started
p.m/
____________________________________________.
4. How about come/ my flat/ and have/ something/ eat/ before/
6. I haven’t seen my sister since 2000.
go ?
I last
5. I/ not want/ take my car/ because/ it be / difficult/ find /
________________________________________________.
somewhere/ park.
7. “You shouldn’t ride your bike too fast ,” I said to Nam.
6. Why/ we/not go/ taxi ?
I advised
7. Let’s/ hope/ dancing/ be / good as/ reviews said/
______________________________________________.
8. I/ look forward / see you/ tomorrow night.
8. He is too young to go to school alone .
9. love/ Anne.//
He is ____________________________.
1 . Choose the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is a. will come b. would come c. come d. came
pronounced differently
5. Maryam often goes to the ……………….. to pray because
1. A. sensitive B. benefit C. pretty D. remedy her religion Islam.
2. A. oranges B. figures C. classes D. watches a. church b. pagoda c. temple d. mosque
3. A. garbage B. garage C. sewage D. carriage 6. Must this test ……………….. on time ?
4. A. now B. flow C. row D. know a. finish b. be finished c. finished d. be finish
2. Choose the word A, B, C or D whose main stress is 7.The village lies near the …..of a mountain and by the river.
different from the others in the group.
A. feet B. leg C. shin D. foot
5A. accurate B. customer C. computer D. exercise
8. They met me at the building …..and led me to the lounge.
6. A. produce B. communicate C. musician D. classroom
A. enter B. entrance C. part D. space
7. A. unhappily B. enjoyable C. carefully D. protest
9. He ……………………….. English for 4 years
8. A. dependence B. referee C. celebration D. introduce
a. learns b. learnt c. will learn d. has learnt
II.Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions: 10.My friend asked me who…………………… the piano in the
sitting room.
1 Lan and her pen pal have been …………............for over two
A. was playing B. plays C. is playing D. has played
years
11. She hasn’t finished her letter……………..
a.respond b.to respond c. respondant d. responded
A. already B. just C. yet D. never
2. My friends were greatly……………...by her ability to speak
English 12. Mary: “Hello, you must be Nam?”
a.impress b.impressed c. impression d. impressing Nam: “……………………. Pleased to meet you.”
3. I come to Vietnam , so I am used to ……………….. on the A. Hello. No, thank you, I’m fine B. Hello. How are you?
right
C. That’s very kind of you to say so. D. That’s right, I am.
a. drive b. drove c. driven d. driving
13.Living in the countryside , you can enjoy the peaceful
4. I wish they ………………………. here tomorrow. atmosphere and the …air there.
A. windy B. strong C. fresh D. salty 3. A. our B. their C. its D. his
14.You ….pass the driving test if you follow the instructor’s 4. A. arrived B. attended C. joined D. come
advice.
5. A. however B. but C. since D. and
A. must B. can C. could D. shall
6. A. long B. good C. far D. well
15.If you want to lose your weight, you ….go on a strict diet.
2. Read the test and answer the questions: (1.5pts)
A. can B. should C. could D. may
Vietnam's New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar
16 He told us …..ring him after 10 pm. calendar. It is officially known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet. The
Lunar New Year begins between January twenty-first and
A. not to B. to not C. we don’t D. that not
February the nineteen. The exact date changes from year to
III. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C year. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the
or D holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their houses,
cook special food, clean and make offerings on the family
Wales has a population of about three million. English is the altars. On the New Year's Eve, people sit up to midnight
main language and only twenty per cent speak both Welsh as they want to see New Year in. Then, they put on new
and English. Every year (1) _____________ August there is a clothes and give one another the greetings of the season. Tet
Welsh-speaking festival. It (2) ____________ place in a lasts ten days. The first three days are the most important.
different town each year so everyone has the chance for it to Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those
be near them. Local people append years making plans for days will influence the whole year. They make every effort to
when the festival will be in (3) _____________ town. Each avoid arguments and smile as much as possible.
festival is (4) _____________ by about 160,000 people. They
travel not only from nearby towns and villages (5) 1. Is Viet Nam's New Year known as Tet Nguyen Dan?
_____________ also from the rest of the British Isles and even
2. When does the Lunar New Year begin?
from abroad. There are concerts, plays and competitions to
find the best singers, poets, writers, and so on. Shops sell 3. Why do people sit up to midnight on the New Year's
Welsh music, books, pictures and clothes as (6) __________ Eve?
as food and drink. The festival provides a chance for Welsh-
3/Read the following passage and do the task (choose T
speaking people to be together for a whole week, with a Welsh
or F )
language all around them.
In Western countries, electricity, gas, and water are not
1. A. in B. by C. on D. at
luxuries but necessities .Companies now realize that
2. A. takes B. finds C. makes D. has consumers want products that will not only work effectively,
but also save money. For most North American households, We were ………………………………………
lighting accounts for 10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity
6. The telephone / invent / Graham Bell / many years ago.
bill .However, this amount can be reduced by replacing an
ordinary 100-watt light bulb with an energy- saving bulb . ………………………………………………………………………
These bulbs use a quarter of the electricity of standard bulbs
and last eight times longer. Therefore consumers can save 7. She / strong enough / carry / that heavy bag
about USS7 to USS21 per bulb . In Europe, there is a labeling ………………………………………………………………………
scheme for refrigerators, freezers, washing machines and
tumble dryers .The label tells the consumers how much energy 8. Miss Huong / asked / Hoa / work / harder / her English
efficiency each model has ,compared with other appliances in pronunciation.
the same category .Ultimately, these innovations will save
………………………………………………………………………
money as well as conserve the Earth’s resources
Part 1a. Pick out the word whose underlined part is
1-In Western countries electricity, gas, water are necessities .
pronounced differently . ( 0.5p )
2-Energy- saving bulbs shouldn’t be used to save electricity .
1. A. won B. stole C. woken D. woven
3-These bulbs can last eight times longer.
2. A. match B. champagne C. Chinese D. cheap
4-Labeling schemes help save energy.
3. A. roofs B. tickets C. waves D. tops
1. Make the sentences using the words given:
4. A. face B. take C. place D. jam
1. Alice had a mechanic repair her car
Part 1b. Pick out the word that has the stress differently
……………………………………………………………………… from that of the other words.

2. Ellen got Marvin to type her paper. 5.A. champagne B. design C. label D. unique

………………………………………………………………………. 6. A. comic B. sleeveless C. consist D. rivalry

3. People know that English is an international language. 7. A. material B. economic C. traditional D. minority

English……………………………………….. 8. A. embroider B. majority C. material D. inspiration

4.My mother said: “Don’t forget to lock the door”. Part 2. Choose the best answer to complete each of the
following sentences. ( 8 p )
My mother told ………………………………………….
5.They never made us do anything we didn’t want to do.
1. Next summer, we’re ………………… a swimming pool built 10. Be quiet! It’s rude to ……………. People when they are
in our back garden. speaking.
A. making B. deciding C. settling D. having A. interfere B. interrupt C. prevent D. introduce
2. Liverpool have only ……………….. three goals so far in this 11. If only I ………. play the guitar as well as you!
season.
A. would B. shall C. could D. might
A. made B. hit C. scored D. entered
12. The party, at ………. I was the guest honor , was
3. Due to bad weather, the picnic has been put …………… extremely enjoyable.
until next Wednesday.
A. which B. that C. who D. where
A. forward B. off C. out D. ahead
13. Trung swims very well and ………… does his brother. A.
4. The World Cup is …………. every four years. also B. even C. so D. neither
A. had B. held C. made D. taken 14. … people go to soccer matches now than twenty years
ago.
5. A great …………. for the World Cup Finals 2002 was built in
Tokyo last year. A. Less B. Lesser C. Fewer D. Few
A. ground B. stage C. platform D. stadium 15. It’s … long time since he last saw his grandparents .
6. Michael Owen hopes he’ll be fit enough to ………… the A. such a B. so C. very D. too
game tomorrow.
16. To put off means ………. .
A. take part in B. take part of C. take place D. participate
A. destroy B. postpone C. cancel D. wait
7.Children …………….. good food if they are to be healthy.
T36. A. Choose the correct word for each space from the
A. have B. receive C. eat D. need list in the box.
8. She got so ……………… while watching the match on TV A. abandoned B. astronauts C. damaged D. destroyed E.
that she began shouting. launched F. orbit G. objects H. polluted I. situation J.
spacecraft
A. exciting B. excited C. excitingly D. excitedly
On 4 October 1957 the first satellite, Sputnik, was (1)
9. I wanted some coffee but there was …… in the pot.
…………. . Since then, thousands of (2) …………….. have
A. any B. no C. none D. nothing been sent into space. Every few weeks new satellites are put
into (3) ………………. . Unfortunately, space is being (4) ……………………………………………………………………….
……………….. by debris from these space flights. More than
2. Nam / nit speak / English / fluent / as / friends.
70,000 (5) ……………….. have been left in space. Parts of
rockets have been left . Old satellites have been (6) ……………………………………………………………………….
……………….. . Other items, including a glove, a spanner and
a camera, have been lost by (7) ………… . The situation up 3. Liz / not send / us / letter / since / she / return / USA./ a
there is becoming dangerous. Both Russian and American ………………………………………………………………………..
spacecrafts have been (8) …………….. . An astronaut would
be killed if he or she was hit by a piece of rubbish. It would 4. lot / trees/ will/ plant / along / streets / students / Ngo Sy
cost billions of dollars to collect all the debris, but if nothing is Lien High School.
done the (9) ………….. will only get worst. Sooner or later a
…………………………………………………………………
satellite will be (10) …………… by a large piece of rubbish and
thousand more pieces of debris will be scattered. 5. Tet / be / important / festival / which / occur / late January /
early February.
Part 3B . Fill in the gap in the following paragraph with
ONE suitable word. …………………………………………………….........
The director has overall responsibility for the artistic side of a Part 4B. Rewrite the sentences in such a way that it is
production and must (1) ……………………….. all the rehearsal similar to the original sentences.
and keep an (2) ……………………. on the backstage and
technical departments (3) …………………….. . Directors tend 1. The film was so long that we miss our last bus.
to have (4) ………………….. personalities and can be It was such ………………………………………………….
temperamental . But the success or (5) …………………….. of
a play is in their (6) ……………………….. It is their job to (7) 2. I think you should spend more time on your written work.
……………………….. out the imaginative qualities in the That’s what I’d do.
actors in order to get the best response from them. Some
If ………………………………………………..
directors let actors decide on their own interpretation while (8)
……………………. give detailed instructions as to (9) 3. “Did you remember to lock the door?” my father asked me.
…………………….. they want the parts to be played. Some
directors also (10) ……………………. on duties, such as
planning a season’s program and supervising the budget. My father asked me …………………………………………….
Part 4A . Write complete sentences using the suggested 4. “Why have you turn off the television?” Ellen asked me.
words.
Ellen asked me ………………………………….
1. brother / buy / new computer / if / have / enough money.
5. As he has behaved badly, he must be punished. 4. My favorite . ……………. is Literature.
Because of ………………………………………………. ( A. play B. game C. subject D. activity )
1:Choose the word that has the underlined parts 5. My mother is very . ……………. at cooking
pronounced differently from the others :
.(A. well B. good C. popular D. famous )
1. A. flood B. typhoon C. groom D. balloon
6. She. ……………. a letter when the telephone rang.
2. A. fly B. hobby C. energy D. ordinary
A. writes B. wrote C. has written D. was writing
3. A. garbage B. garage C. sewage D. carriage
7. He has just got an interesting . ……………. in a textile
4. A. exchange B. champagne C. teacher D. children company.
2. Choose the words that has a different stress pattern A. work B. job C. occupation D. employment
from the others (0,5p):
8. William suggested . … at home for a change.
1. A. appliance B. activity C. adventure D. average
(A. staying B. to stay C. Stay D. stayed )
2. A. favorite B. government C. influence D. identify
9. The . ……………. of waste paper can save a great amount
3. A. economic B. volcanic C.disappointed D. scientific of wood pulp.
4. A. reputation B. description C. suggestion D. pollution A. recycle B. recyclable C. recyclement D. recycling
3: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. 10. Mrs Nga forgot to . ……………. the faucet when she left for
work.
1. Tuan ……go fishing with his brother when he was young.
A. turn off B. turn on C. turn up D. turn down
A. used to B. is used to C.has used to D. was used to
11. This book is different ..................... the one I had.
2. I don’t know what to do this evening. What about .
……………. to the movies? A. with B. to C. from D. at
A. go B. to go C. going D. goes 12. An orphant is a child................. parents are dead.
3. I don't like doing the . ……………. , especially cleaning A. who B. whom C. whose D. which
the windows.
13. I’m afraid this article is ........................ date.
A. homework B. housework C. job D. occupation.
(A. over B. pass C. behind D. out of )
14. I had to get up early, .................... I would miss the train. The WTO came into being (2)…January 1,1995 and is the
successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
A. otherwise B. if not C. but D. so that
(GATT), (3)…was created in 1947 and continued to opearate
15. Most young people want to .................. more about for almost five decades as a defactor international
environmental problems. organization. The World Trade Organization deals with the
(4)…of trade between nations at a near-global (5)…it is
A. look up B. find out C. deal with D. make out (6)…for negotiating and implementing new trade agreements
16. What is the name of the man.........gave us a lift? and is in charge of policing member countries’s adherence to
all the WTO agreements, signed by the bulk of the world’s
(A. who B. Whom C. whose D. which ) trading nations and ratified in their (7)…Most of the WTO’s
current work (8)… from the 1986-1994 negotiations called
4: Fill in each numbered blank with a suitable word :
Uruguay Round, and earlier negotiations under the GATT. The
If you live in a city, you probably see many people, hear the organization is currently the host to new negotiations, under
(1)............of traffic, and smell the pollution (2).........cars and the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) launchad in 2001. The
factories. We are entering a new time in (3) ......history of the WTO is (9)…by a
world. Before this, most (4) ..... ..... were farmers. They lived in
Minister Conference, which meets every two years, a General
the country. Now many people are (5) .....the farms and
Council, which implements the conference’s policy decisions
moving into the cities. They are looking for better jobs. The
and is responsible for day-to-day administration, and a
cities are growing very quickly. Most cities are very crowded.
director-general, who is (10)… by the Minister Conference.
People are driving more cars, burning more fuel, (6).......more
The WTO’s headquaters are in Geneva Switzerland
water, eating more food, making more garbage, and producing
more things in factories than (7)..........before. Life is becoming 1.A.see B.look at C.supervise D.take care
difficult. Some governments are trying to plan for the future.
They are building new roads, putting (8).........new houses, 2.A.in B.on C.from D.at
looking for more water, and limiting growth in certain areas. 3.A.that B.where C.thing D.which
Still, city planners are getting worried. People are crowding
into the cities (9) ....... than cities can take them. The cities are 4.A.rulers B.law C.standard D.stipulations
running out (10).........room. What is the answer to this
5.A.levels B.level C.degree D.scales
problem?
6.A.able B.responsibility C.responsible D.charge
5 : Read the following passage carefully and choose the
best answer to each question 7.A.state B.agency C.office D.government
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international 8.A.goes B.comes C.derives D.come
organization designed (1)…and liberalize international trade.
9.A.governed B.governing C.government D.governmental 1. The math problem was............difficult for him.............work
out.
10.A.appointed B.directed C.leaded D.acted
a. so / to b. too / that c. so / that d. too / to
6. Rewrite each of the sentences
2. What she said............... me................... unhappy.
1. Six years ago we started writing to each other.
a. made / to feel b. made / feel c. made / felt d. to make /
We have………………………………………………................
feeling
2. Please do not smoke in this area of the restaurant.
3. Do you know all the guests ........................ to the party ?
Customers are requested…………………....................
a. inviting b. invited c. who invited d. were invited
3. It was my grandfather who bought the house many years
4. How beautiful she is ! She is wearing a
ago.
........................................... a. silk pretty purple dress. b. dress
The house ………………………………………… silk pretty purple.

4. Life in urban areas is less healthy than life in rural areas. c. purple pretty silk dress. d. pretty purple silk dress.

Life in rural areas is ……………………………………… 5. No one’s got to stay late this evening, ................... ?

5. It was so late that nothing could be done. (a. is it b. have they c. isn’t it d. don’t they )

It was too ………………………………………… 6. Jane likes watching films but she is not ............. keen on
any kind.
6. Her presence made him feel better .
a. specially b. certainly c. largely d. particularly
He felt ……………………………………………………………
7. He hates being ............................ at.
7. As a school boy, he often played football in the school team.
(a. looking b. looked c. to look d. look )
He used ………………………………………………………
8. She told me she ...... go to Hanoi the following day.
8.” How can I use this machine ? “ asked the man
a. will have to b. has to c. would have to d. had to
The man wanted to know …………………………………………
9. Do you ………………… my smoking in here?
I. Choose:
a. want b. worry c. expect d. mind
10. She’ll give the book back to you when she ............reading 3. The …… .............boys often play soccer. ENERGY.
it.
4.The ………………………. have to cook rice in this contest
a. will finish b. is finishing c. finished d. has finished. PARTICIPATE.
11. He’s been working in this bakery for long. He............the 5.It’s too …………………..to call anyone at night.
heat. CONVENIENCE
a. used to b. uses c. is used to d. used 6.There’s a …………………of styles for you to choose from.
VARIOUS
12. You’re coughing a lot. You should stop..........
7.Accidents happen because of driving
a. smoke b. smoking c. to smoke d. smoked
……………………………. CARE.
13. He wanted to know the day .............pupils could start their
8. Some young people today have a very strange
exams
............................... APPEAR
a. which b. that c. when d. b and c are correct
9.The weather was terrible, so we had a very ..........
14. He works ...........he can …………..holiday. PLEASE

a. so hard as b. as hardly as c. as hard as d. so hardly as 10.On a ........................day we receive about fifty letters.
TYPE
15. Tom can’t do that work because it is ...................difficult for
him Part 3 :Underline and Write the word or phrases that are
wrong in each line.
a. very b. so c. too d. much.
1. The books writing by Mark Twain are very popular in the
16. If he ....................a millionaire, he’d have fewer worries world
now
2 I prefer watching a live concert to listen to music on the
a. weren’t b. wasn’t c. won’t be d. isn’t radio.
Part 2. Use the words given in capitals at the end of each 3.Linda asked her father that he was going to New York the
line next Sunday
1. His …………………….are always difficult to believe 4. The people who waiting outside are becoming impatient
EXPLAIN
5.They can’t pay the rent unless their parents don’t send them
2 Did you make a ……… .............go to Nha Trang? DECIDE some money
6.Most of their farm work used to do by hand. do. I’ve managed to see all the members of the family. I (1)
……....... as much time as I can with the children. Last week I
Part 4-Complete the sentences, using the correct form or
(2) …….......Mark and Michelle to the circus. (3) …….......
tense of the verbs in brackets (2,5pts)
never been there before as they live quite far from the nearest
1. There is some one behind us , I think we ( follow) city and .(4) ……....... parents (5) ……....... have time to drive
..................................................... them there. I think that’s (6)……....... grandmothers are for. As
you can imagine the (7) ……....... were very excited. They
2.The baby (sleep) …………………… in the room was waken loved everything . Mark found the wild animals the (8)
up by a bell ringing. ……....... exciting and Michelle is going to be an acrobat when
3.She hates (laugh)………………………at. she (9) ……....... up. How are you managing with me? Please
don’t forget to water my plants. I am planning to leave here
4.We would have caught the last bus if we (10) ……....... the end of the month.
(leave)………………….the cinema five minutes earlier
My love to you all,
5. I’m sure you will have forgotten me by the time I (be)
............................... back in five years. Part 2 : Read the following passage and choose the best
answer (A,B.C or D )
6. Up to now, our teacher ( give ) .............. ..........................our
class five tests. “My home is in the air – I do an enormous amount of traveling.
It is a fast life and (1) ______ of work, but I like it and that is
7. Trung is used to ( get ) ................ .......................up early the only way (2) ______ me. Everything is tiring – music,
every morning. traveling – but what can I do? I am not (3) ______ to
complaining. It is hard to imagine now (4) ______ I will ever be
8.She felt that she (look) ................................at.
very long in one place. My home town is on the Caspian Sea.
9.I still remember (take) ...............................to Thu Le zoo There is sea, wind, sun and (5) ______ many tourists and
once. hotels. I have my own flat with four or five rooms, but I am
seldom there. If I am there for a day or two I prefer to (6)
10. I’m hungry because I (not have)................................ ______ with my mother and grandmother. They live in a small
breakfast or lunch. house, (7) ______ it is very comfortable and my mother cooks
Part 1: Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following for me. I like good, simple food. I have no wife, no brothers or
passage. Use only ONE word sisters and my father (8)______ when I was seven. He was an
engineer and I don’t (9)______ him very well. He liked music
My dear children, very much and wanted me to (10) ______ a musician.”
It’s hard to believe that I’ve been here for a month. The time 1. A. most B. full C. complete D. more
passes so quickly and there’s so much to
2. A. for B. to C. in D. by >Is this ………………………………………….
3. A. wanted B. taken C. used D. known 6.My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
4. A. and B. so C. while D. that > My French friend isn’t...............................................
5. A. far B. too C. much D. more 7.It’s cold in the morning, so the children go to school in heavy
clothes.
6. A. stay B. go C. do D. spend
>Because of………………………………………………
7. A. but B. since C. even D. which
8. Their teacher is making them study hard
8. A. killed B. gone C. passed D. died
> They are...........................................................................
9. A. know B. remember C. remind D. see
9.My mother was the most warm-hearted person I’ve ever
10. A. become B. turn C. develop D. grow
known.
Part 1 . Finish the second sentence in such a way that it
>I’ve ……………………………………………
has a similar meaning with the one above :
10. Although the traffic was heavy, I arrived on time.
1. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would
recognize him > In spite ..............................................................................
The film star avoid…………………………………………….. Part 2 : Build the sentences from the given cues.
2. I have never read such a romantic story 1. When I / arrive / lesson / already start / and / teacher / write
/ board
This is ………………………………………………………….
2. When / he / return / I/ give / him / key.
3. He is not good at English, He can’t get the job
3. Thank / invitation / your wedding / beginning / December.
If ………………………………………………………………...
4.In/ end/ I decide/ not buy / dictionary / because/ too
4. He couldn't come because of his serious illness.
expensive.
5.He / try / stop / smoking / many times / but / he / never /
>Because............................................................................... succeed
...........
6.This video film / be/so / interesting / I/ see/ twice/.
5. Have you got a cheaper carpet than this?
7.She /used/ stay / her uncle/ when / be / a child. a. in the act b. in order c. on duty d. under control
8.There/ used/ be/church/ near/ post office/ my town. 4. There was hardly .............money left in my bank account
Part 1.Circle the word that has the underlined part a. more b. no c. some d. any
pronounced differently from the others:
5. The reason I left is .............I was bored
1. A. drive B. ride C. since D. divide
. a. why b. that c. while d. for
2. A. fun B. sun C. run D. full
6. I came ...........an old friend while I was walking along the
3. A. climate B. pride C. quit D. primary street.
4. A. look B. school C. loose D. food a. across b. into c. over d. for
5. A. style B. lively C. poetry D. symbol 7. Everyone ..............Tom was invited to the party.
Part 2. Circle the word that has a different stress position a. as b. from c. but d. for
from the others:
1. A. design B. subject C. casual D. tunic
8. The chemistry book .............was a little expensive.
2. A. mention B. different C. inspire D. pattern
a. I bought b. that I bought it c. I bought that d. what I bought
3. A. occasion B. encourage C. unique D. logical
9. If you ............to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be
4. A. prefer B. inspire C. design D. mention in this mess now.
5. A. traditional B. minority C. fashionable D. convenient a. listen b. will listen c. listened d. had listened
Part 3 . 10. I am late because my alarm clock didn’t ...........this
morning.
1. Nobody was injured in the accident,..........?
a. come on b. ring out c. go off d. turn on
a. was there b. was he c. were they d. wasn’t it
11. We have decided to ....the money for the local secondary
2. She had changed so much that ....anyone recognized her.
school. a. beg b. collect c. raise d. rise
a. almost b. hardly c. not d. nearly
12. She didn’t get ...............well with her boss, so she left the
3. Would you like a beer ? – Not while I’m ................ company.
a. at b. on c. through d. up Birthdays are celebrated with friends and family, and are
usually geared towards children although adults also enjoy
13. Please don’t disturb me ..............there is something
celebrating their birthdays. A lot of people who have young( 1 )
urgent.
……………. No longer have birthday parties at home. Now
a. if b. or c. otherwise d. unless they go to fast-food(2) ………………like McDonald’s or Wacky
Warehouse because children’s playgrounds are there. Also (3)
14. She used to work as a typist,...............she? ……………….hold them in pubs or community centers which
a. did b. didn’t c. use d. wouldn’t can hold more guests. Food served at these parties usually( 4
)………..…a birthday cake, which is sometimes called “
15. There isn’t .................foreign news in the paper. Fortune Telling Cake” because small charms are mixed into
the batter before the cake is ( 5 )………..…These little objects
a. a lot b. lots c. many d. much
all have symbolic meanings. For instance, a slice of
Part 4. Give the correct form of the words in the bracket.
cake with a coin in it means you will be( 6 )…………….Trifle,
1.I am ...............sorry for the delay. (extreme) sausage rolls, cheese and pineapple on a stick, cocktail
sausages and sandwiches are other( 7 )……………party
2. He has great................in God. (believe) foods. Today’s popular birthday gifts might be computer
3. In ...........to that, my bike tires were flat. (add) games like Nintendo, Sony or Sega ( 8 )
………………………the traditional gifts of books or clothing or
4. An ...........man has stolen all our money. (know) money.
5. She divorced him because of his .................to the children. Part 6: Read the passage and choose the best answer.
(kind)
It’s always worth preparing well for an interview. Don’t just
6. The book was so................that I couldn't finish it. hope (1) ………… the best. Here are a (2) ………… tips.
(bore) Practise how you say things, as well as what you (3) …………
to say. If you don’t own a video camera, perhaps a friend of (4)
7. He is so sad because the film ended ................. (happy)
………… does. Borrow it and make a video tape of yourself.
8. It is usually forbidden to destroy..............buildings. (history) Find (5) ………… to watch it with you and give you a (6)
………… of advice on how you appear and behave. Before the
9. Women nowadays have more ...........to participate in social interview, plan what to wear. Find out how the company
activities. (free) expects its (7) ………… to dress. At the interview, believe (8)
10. Every pupil was very ...............about the holiday. (excite) ………… yourself and be honest, open and friendly. (9)
………… attention and keep your answers to the point. The
Part 5. Fill in each blank with one suitable word
interviewer doesn’t want to waste time and (10) ………… do He is
you. behaving.............................................................................
1.A against B. for C to D at 6. I’ve warned you not to go near that dog.
2.A little B. several C few D lot I’ve warned you about.........................................................
3.A intend B. consider C imagine D think 7. She can meet him if he arrives before eleven.
4.A his B yours C mine D ours So...............................................................................................
..........
5.A anybody B nobody C everybody D somebody
8. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
6.A number B slice C plenty D bit
In
7.A colleagues B employees C customers D employers
spite...........................................................................................
8.A in B of C with D by
9. I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night.
9.A Attract B Give C Turn D Pay
I
10A so B either C neither D or wish............................................................................................
...
Part 7 : Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown,
10. Reading scientific books is one of my interests.
1. It isn't necessary to finish the work today.
I’m.............................................................
You don’t...........................................................................
B. PHONETICS (5 points).
2. Hai finally managed to get a job. Choose the word that has a different stress pattern from
the others.
Hai finally succeeded...............................................................
16. A. community B. developing C. conditioner D. interested
3. What is the weight of your suitcase? 17. A. continue B. importance C. different D. directed
18. A. medicines B. opposite C. pollution D. capable
How .........................................................................................? 19. A. preservation B. inspiration C. disposable D. popularity
20. A. exhausted B. atmosphere C. suspect D. computer
4. I have never read such a romantic story. C. GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
This is ........................................................................... I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best
completes each sentence (15 points).
5. He has never behaved so violently before.
21. Hoa: “Are you going to buy a new computer or just 32. Margaret was slow at school, but she went on ________
continue using the old one?” Prime Minister.
Mary: “_________” A. being B. to be C. having been D. to have been
A. Yes, I am. B. Yes, I’d like one. Thank you. 33. In 1870, ________, John D. Rockefeller and others
C. That’s impossible. I can’t afford a new one. D. Neither. I’m created the Standard Oil Company.
going to lease one. A. in spite of oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil
22. Mr. Black: “What a lovely house you have!” prices
Mr John: “_________” C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating
A. No problem B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in. 34. They’re staying in rented accommodation for the time
C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. I think so. ________.
23. You have never been to Italy, ________? A. going B. making C. doing D. being
A. have you B. haven’t you C. did you D. had you 35. “I have an idea. Let’s go for a swim on Sunday afternoon”.
24. You can’t tell what someone is like just from their - “________”
________. A. OK, what time? B. You’re kidding C. I know D. I’m sure
A. character B. looking C. appearance D. personality II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10
25. “How is it going?” - “________” points).
A. By bike B. Not much C. It sounds better D. Mustn’t grumble 36. We found it ____________ (thrill) to your wonderful news.
26. ________ a dentist, Mike is very concerned about having 37. He left the room without any ____________ (explain).
healthy teeth. 38. He didn’t feel happy because he worked ____________
A. Because B. He is C. As D. That he is (success).
27. ________, you need to achieve a score of 60% or more. 39. Many people expressed ____________ (disagree) with the
A. To pass this test B. For being passed this test whole idea.
40. There was a ____________ (wide) dissatisfaction with the
C. In order pass this test D. So that to pass this test government’s policies.
28. As a famous person ________ many children admire, it is 41. Her health has ____________ (bad) considerably since we
important for her to act last saw her.
responsibly. 42. A lot of plants and animals could be used as medicines
A. whose B. whom C. which D. when against cancer, AIDS, heart
29. The brochure says that the hotel has a great ________ of diseases and other ____________ (sick).
the sea. 43. He was ____________ (information) of the consequences
A. appearance B. look C. sight D. view in advance.
30. Our new coach is popular ________ the whole team. 44. I was kept ____________ (wake) last night by the noise
A. with B. to C. by D. for from a party in the flat above.
31. As soon as you ________ that, I’d like you to go to bed. 45. This road is so bad that it needs ____________ (surface).
A. have done B. did C. will do D. will have done III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each
sentence that needs correcting (5 points).
46. Last week unless (A) my mother had had (B) enough Schools in the United States have not always had a large
money (C), she would have bought (D) that toy for me. number of libraries. As (56)________as 1958 about half of the
47. It often takes (A) me about fifteen minutes (B) to go (C) to public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The
work from here by foot (D). number of public school libraries increased dramatically
48. Those people say that (A) it is such polluted air (B) that (57)_______ the federal government passed the Elementary
they can’t breath (C), don’t they (D)? and Secondary Education Act of 1965, ( 58)_______ provided
49. It is noisy enough (A) in this room, so (B) I would (C) rather funds for school districts
you stop (D) shouting like that. to improve their education programs and facilities, including
50. Dr. Roberts, the first woman to be elected president (A) of their libraries. (59) ________, many educators claim that since
the university, is (B) intelligent, the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased
capable and awareness (C) of the problem to be solved (D). sufficiently to meet the rising (60)______ of new library
D. READING technologies such as computer databases and Internet
I. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the access.Because the federal government provides only limited
words given in the box, choose the most suitable for each funds to schools, individual school districts (61) _______ on
blank. There are more words than blanks, so you don’t funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of
need all of public school expenses. Therefore, the libraries of the public
them. (5 points). schools tend to reflect the (62) ______ capabilities of the
A. terrible B. size C. hope D. wrong E. loose F. problem G. communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy
want suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (63) _______
Choosing clothes can be difficult. Some people (51)________ abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and
to be fashionable, but they don’t want to look exactly like instructional support. In (64) ______, school districts in many
everybody else. Not all clothes are suitable for work or school, poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in
perhaps because small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed
they are not formal enough, or simply not comfortable. It is by volunteers, who organize and (65) ______ books that are
easy to buy the (52)_________ size, and find that your often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged.
trousers are too tight, especially if you are a little bit
overweight. Very (53)________ 56. A. freshly B. recently C. frequently D. newly
clothes make you feel slim, but when they have shrunk in the 57. A. though B. with C. during D. when
washing machine, then you have the same (54)________! If 58. A. that B. who C. which D. this
you buy light cotton clothes, then they might not be warm 59. A. Nevertheless B. Therefore C. Consequently D.
enough for winter. If your shoes are not tight, and if you aren’t Otherwise
dressed for the cold, you might look good, but feel 60. A. fine B. fee C. cost D. sum
(55)________! 61. A. go B. come C. rely D. stay
II. Read the following passage and decide which option A, 62. A. educational B. economical C. political D. financial
B, C or D best fits each space. 63. A. for B. with C. on D. by
64. A. country B. converse C. contrast D. conflict
65. A. attain B. obtain C. contain D. maintain
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, carbohydrates, and not everyone could afford meat.
C or D(10 points). Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to
ate most foods only in season. Drying, smoking and salting achieve more varied fare.
could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability of 66. What does the passage mainly discuss?
fresh meat, A. Causes of food spoilage
like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to B. Commercial production of ice
prevent spoilage. But in 1810, a French inventor named C. Population movements in the nineteenth century
Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of D. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet
canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail Borden 67. The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to
developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. A. a particular time of year B. a kind of weather
Canned goods and condensed milk became more common C. an official schedule D. a method of flavoring
during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans 68. During the 1860’s, canned food products were
had to be made by hand. By 1880, however, inventors had A. unavailable in rural areas B. available in limited quantities
fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass- C. shipped in refrigerator cars D. a staple part of the American
produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all diet.
kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the 69. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into
year. use
Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible A. before 1860 B. before 1890 C. after 1900 D. after 1920
for Americans to vary their daily diets. Growing urban 70. The word “them” in line 13 refers to
population created demand that encouraged fruit and A. refrigerator cars B.growers C. perishables D. distances.
vegetable farmers to raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator 71. The word “fixture” in line 18 is closest in meaning to
cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables A. commonplace object B. substance C. luxury item D.
great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, mechanical device
by the 1890’s, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and 72.The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home
western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously deliveries of ice
available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. A. increased in cost B. occurred only in the summer
In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to C. decreased in number D. were on an irregular schedule
store perishables. As easy means of producing ice
commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 73. The word “Nevertheless” in line 21 is closest meaning to
the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice plants, A. occasionally B. however C. therefore D. because
most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a 74. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT
fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized mentioned in the passage?
refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Almost A. Drying B. Chemical additives C. Canning D. Cold storage
everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people 75. Which of the following statements is supported by the
continued to eat mainly foods that were heavily in starches or passage?
A. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and 85. I explain/ situation/ one/ assistants/ ask/ money back/ but /
vegetables. be told/ speak/ you.
B. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of
foods. 86. Unfortunately you/ not available/ that day/ I/ write instead.
C. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more 87. I enclose/ hair drier/ copy of/ original receipt.
widely available. 88. Please send/ full fund/ soon/ possible.
D. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad Yours faithfully,
owners MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM 2019 - 2020
E. Writing B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: ( 6 ms)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way I. Choose the best option:( 2ms)
that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed 1. He was offered the job ………….his qualifications were poor
before. (5 points) a. although b. in spite of c. because of d. because
76. Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk. 2. It’s no use …………. a language if you don’t try to speak it
Since........................................................................................... a. learned b. to learn c. learn d. learning
...... 3. He …………. me to take a lawyer to the court with me
77. She was not only bad-tempered but also very lazy. a. advised c. suggested b. threatened d. insisted
- As well.......................................................................… 4. She came in quietly ……………the baby
78. “ Nothing will persuade me to apply for that kind of job.” a. in order to not wake b. so as not to wake
She said. c. to not wake d. to wake
_ She flatly................................................................................ 5. ……………you have no keys, you ‘ll have to get back before
79. The school I studied at last year was better than this one. I go out
- This school isn’t.................................................................. a. If b. Although c. Unless d. As
80. You must leave now, or you’ll miss the bus. 6. I really prefer just about anything …………..watching TV
- You’ll miss................................................................. a. from b. or c. than d. to
II. Use the suggested words and phrases to write 7. Gold ……………..near San Francisco in 1848 and the gold
complete sentences of a letter. (10 points) rush started the following year
Dear Sir or Madam. a. has been discovered b. discovered c. was discovered d. is
81. I/ write/ complain/ hair drier/ buy/ your shop/ last Saturday/ discovered
and/ treatment/ I receive/ when/ I 8. I regret ……………. you that we can’t approve your
try/ return/ a few days later. application
82.I buy/ hair drier/ Wednesday, November 22 nd . a. inform b. to inform c. informing d. informed
83. first time/ try/ use/ handle become/ extremely hot/ and 9. If I had gone to the bank this morning, I …………money
within a few minutes/ part/ plastic casing/ from you now
begin/ melt. a. would not borrow b. would not have borrowed
84. I turn/ off/ immediately/ return/ with/ receipt/ your shop/ c. will not borrow d. will no have borrowed
Saturday. II. Give the correct from of the words in brackets: ( 2ms)
1. He is engrossed in doing ( SCIENCE) …………….. research world war with wax. In my opinion, it’s (8)…………… museum.
2. They entered the areas without ( PERMIT) …………….. About remains, there are two renowned theaters. There’s the
3. He wants (WIDTH) ……………… his knowledge of the theater of Dodoni, which is situated in the (9) ………… of the
subject city. It’s normally out of the city. Every summer the most (10)
4. The giant panda is a(n) (DANGER) ……………..species ………. actors of the capital of Greece come to perform there.
5. What makes the computer a (MIRACLE). …………device 1. a. more beautiful b. as beautiful c. so beautiful d. most
6. You may be surprised at the large (VARIED) ……………..of beautiful
animals in national parks 2. a. there is b. it is c. it has d. there has
7. The architecture in the downtown area is a successful 3. a. picnic b. walk c. jog d. run
(COMBINE) ………….of old and new 4. a. more brilliant b. as brilliant c. much brilliant d. most
8. He came first in the poetry (COMPETED) …………….. brilliant
III. Give the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets (2ms) 5. a. from b. as c. like d. to
Mary (1. have) ……………….to go to New York last week, but 6. a. be b. are c. is d. to be
she almost 7. situated b. is situated c. be situated d. are situated
(2.miss) ……………the plane. She (3. stand) ………………in 8. a. the most best b. the better c. the best d. the well
the queue at the check-in desk when she
suddenly (4. realize) ………….. that she (5. leave) 9. a. outskirt b. top c. side d. edge
…………….her passport at home. Fortunately, she 10. a. famous b. fame c. famed d. known
( 6.not/ live)………….. very far from the airport so she (7. III. Read the passage bellow and fill in the blank with ONE
have)…………..time to go home to get the suitable word (2ms)
passport. She (8. get) ……………. back to the airport just in Today in China (1) …………….……large scale destruction of
time for her flight forests has occurred, the government has required that every
II. Read the following passage and choose the best option citizen (2)……………..the age of 11 and 60 plant three to five
to fill in the gap (2.5 ms) trees
The (1) …………. part in Ioannina is the lake front. Ships fetch (3) ……………...year or do the equivalent amount of work in
more people and tourists to the island. Near the front lake (2) other forest services. The government claims that at (
…………….an ancient castle. If you go for a (3) …………. in 4)…………..1000 million trees have been planted in China
the night to the front lake you’ll see (4) …………. lights that every year (5) ……………..1982. In Western countries,
shines in the castle. A second way is to go around increasing consumer demand for wood products that have
on a mountain. There you can see the whole town. In the night been produced cause forest land-owners and forest industries
with so many lights, it looks to you (5) ………….a sky. Another to become increasingly accountable for their forest
beautiful part in this town (6) ……………the large clock in the management and timber harvesting practices. The Arbor Day
square. Specifically, the clock (7) ……………… in the center of Foundation’s Rain Forest Rescue programme is a charity that
the city. My town also has many museums. Paul Vrellis, who is helps to (6) ………………deforestation. The charity uses
a professor, put in many different and other important people money to buy up (7) ……………preserve rainforest land before
from the 1 st and 2 nd the lumber companies can buy it. The Arbor Day Foundation
then (8)……………. the land
from deforestation II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from
D. WRITING ( 6ms) that of the other three (5pts)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way 6. A. mischievous B. miscellaneous C. intimacy D.
that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed veterinary
before it (2ms) 7. A. infamous B. inventory C. negligence D.
1. There’s a large restaurant in the art gallery congenial
→ The art gallery ……………………………… 8. A. impotent B. ignorant C. admirable D.
2. I haven’t seen that man here before. affidavit
→ It’s …………………………………………. 9. A. primate B. asset C. innate D. preface
3. Although Bob didn’t speak Dutch, he decided to settle in 10. A. monetary B. paralysis C. protagonist D.
Amsterdam analogous
→ In spite of PART TWO: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (60pts)
……………………………………………………………… I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the
4. Without this treatment, the patient have died following sentences (20pts)
→ If the patient hadn’t ……………………………. 11. You can't believe a word that woman says – she is a
5. The keepers feed the lions at 3 p.m everyday. _____ liar.
→ The lions …………………………………………. A. dedicated B. devoted C. committed D.
6. John finds astronomy very interesting compulsive
→ John is ……………………………….. 12. There can be no _____ fixes or magic solutions to the
problem of unemployment.
7.The cinema didn’t become an industry until 1915 A. fast B speedy C. quick D. sudden
→ It was not ………………………………………... 13. When you come down the hill, do drive slowly because it is
8. “I like your coat , I’m looking for one like that myself” she not _____ obvious where the turning is.
said to me A. immediately B. directly C. instantaneously D.
→ She told me quite
…………………………………………………………… 14. At her trial in 1431, Joan of Arc was accused of being in
PART ONE: PHONETICS: (10pts) _____ with the devil.
I. Choose the word with the underlined part pronounced A. cooperation B. association C. league D.
differently from that of the others (5pts) conjunction
1. A. kerosene B. tinsel C. pessimism D. mussel 15. The flights are full at the moment, so you'll have to _____.
2. A. considerate B. candidate C. associate D. A. run a stroke of luck B. get a better luck
adequate C. be down on your luck D. take pot luck
3. A. scowl B. frown C. sprout D. dough 16. I heard ______ that Jack has been dropped from the
4. A. bombard B. discard C. mustard D. retard basketball team.
5. A. intellectual B. situation C. digestion D. A. in the woods B. on the grapevine C. under your
Greenwich feet D. on the olive branch
17. Many habitats change ________ the types of plants and 26. 'The film was pretty bad, wasn't it?' – 'Yes, I think it was
animals that live there. _____'.
A. with respect to B. in respect for C. as for D. as A. exemplary B. excruciating C. expeditious D.
against explicit
18. Unfortunately some really ill animals have to be _______ 27. When the forces on an object are balanced, you can say
by our center. that the object is in _____.
A. put down B. turned over C. passed away D. A. collusion B. equilibrium C. collision D.
taken out incubation
19. John first dabbled _____ buying old maps for his 28. There were a number of strong candidates for the post but
collection. Peter's experience _____ the scales in his favor.
A. in B. on C. at D. for A. weighted B. tipped C. balanced D.
20. It's a matter of urgency to put right at once but nothing overturned
suitable _____ to mind. 29. We are conscious that sleeplessness usually _____ those
A. returns B. emerges C. sprouts D. springs who are exposed to a great deal of stress, anxiety or
21. When my father was a young student, they were taught to depression.
memorize information and _____ it for exams. Thankfully, A. betrays B. bestows C. besets D. bemoans
those teaching techniques have become outdated. 30. I think that the artist's cartoons are usually rather
A. pinpoint B. dock C. regurgitate D. revise _____________ as they are intended to appeal to a mass
22. He was arrested for trying to pass _____ notes at the number of audiences.
bank. A. lowbrow B. highbrow C. dearly D.
A. counterfeit B. fake C. camouflaged D. impenetrable
fraudulent II. Fill in each of the numbered blanks with one suitable
23. Living in the countryside is a far cry from reading about it. preposition. (10pts)
It _____. You have to deal with _____ poverty and go through 31. This soup is too hot to eat. I'll wait for it to cool _____.
the bad patch. 32. Tim is seventeen and at the moment he doesn't care very
A. is of crass stupidity/ grueling B. is no mean feat/ much _____ anything except clothes.
grinding 33. Last year Ross was charged _____ a variety of crimes,
C. goes against the grain/ abject D. dwindles away to including assault and car theft.
nothing/ extreme 34. It's a long journey so remember to fill _____ the petrol tank
24. He had his money _____ in a secure bank account. before you go.
A. hammered away at B. jabbered about 35. Luckily, the bomb which went _____ near the bank last
C. slaved away D. squirreled away Friday didn't kill anyone.
25. The train service has been a _____ since they introduced 36. A car suddenly pulled _____ in front of me and I couldn't
the new schedules. stop in time.
A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas 37. Luckily, the rain held _____ so we were able to play the
match.
38. I don't think I'll ever rich, but you live _____ hope, don't Researchers approaching the problem from a variation of
you? viewpoints have all concluded that there is a great deal more
39. Mr. Deacon next door had a very serious operation. storing in our minds than has been generally supposed. Dr.
Apparently, it's a miracle he pulled_____. Wilder Penfield, a Canadian neurosurgery, proved that by
40. I don't know what happened. I was just sitting at my desk stimulating their brains electrically, he can elicit the total recall
and I suddenly blacked _____ for a few minutes. of specific events in his subjects' lives. Even dreams and
III. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in the another minor events supposedly forgotten for many years
number space provided in the column on the right. (0) has suddenly emerged in details. Although the physical basic for
been done as an example (10pts) memory is not yet understood, one theory is how the fantastic
Example: 0: willingly capacity for storage in the brain is the result of an almost
We are the only animal that chooses what it will look like. True, unlimited combination of interconnections between brain cell,
the chameleon changes color- but not (0. WILLING) stimulated by patterns of activity. Repeated references with
________. Unlike us, it doesn't get up in the morning and ask the same information support recall. In other word, improved
itself, "What shall I look like today?", but we can and do. performance is the result of strengthening the chemical bonds
Indeed, the (41. ANTIQUE) _________ of body decoration in the memory.
points to the conclusion that it is a key factor in our PART THREE: READING (70pts)
development as the (42. DOMINATE) _________ life-form on I. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or
our planet. No human society has ever been found where D) best fits each gap. (15pts)
some form of body decoration is not the norm. Reports that the government is about to _____ (61) the go
By (43. CUSTOM) _________ their physical appearance, our ahead to plans for the building of a new runway at London's
ancestors distanced themselves from the rest of the animal Gatwick airport have angered local _____ (62) and raised
(44. KING) _________. Within each tribe this helped them to fears of increased noise and exhaust pollution. The _____ (63)
mark out differences of role, status and (45. KIN) _________. plans also include permission for additional night flights and
Our ancestors developed (46. ORDINARY) _________ will _____ (64) the compulsory purchase of farmland, _____
techniques of body decoration for (47. PRACTICE) _________ (65) the demolition of a number of private homes. According to
reasons. How to show where on tribe ends and another sources close to the Ministry of Transport, the government is
begins? How to memorably underline the (48. SIGNIFY) known to be concerned by the increasing _____ (66) of traffic
_________ of that moment when an individual becomes an at London Heathrow, where there are no plans for further
adult member of society? (49. ARGUE) _________, without runways in the foreseeable _____ (67) Gatwick is widely
the expressive capabilities of such "body language" we would _____ (68) as a better _____ (69) for expansion than London's
have been (50. FINITE) _________ less successful as a third airport, Stansted, which still _____ (70) from poor
species. transport links. A spokesperson for the Keep Gatwick Quiet
IV. Identify 10 errors in the following passage and correct association, _____ (71) up of local people, accused the
them (20pts) government of _____ (72) back on promises made before the
Human memory, formerly believed to be rather inefficient, is General Election. 'We were told then that the airport authority
really more sophisticated than that of a computer. had no _____ (73) of building another runway and we believe
that the government has a duty to _____ (74) its pledges. When _____ (80) prices rise while others fall, this will not
Prominent figures in the government are also believed to be necessarily affect the price level, as inflation occurs _____
concerned at the news, although the Prime Minister, (81) if most major prices increase. The problem with inflation is
interviewed last night, is _____ (75) as saying that reports that it reduces the value of purchasing power of money, as
were 'misleading'. However, he would not give an assurance well as eroding people's savings. Wage increases which are
that plans for building a runway had definitely been rejected. below or equal _____ (82) the level of inflation will result in a
61. A. sign B. make C. give D. approve declining or static _____ (83) of living for workers, while wage
62. A. inhabitants B. dwellers C. occupants D. residents increases above the rate of inflation will merely stoke the fire
63. A. controversi B. debatabl C. notorious D. doubtful for further inflation. So what can a government do to stop the
al e C. assume D. need process? It can increase taxes, raise interest rates, decrease
64. A. involve B. concern C. moreover D. what's mor the money supply, reduce government spending or set a
65. A. further to B. as well a C. volume e ceiling _____ (84) price and wage rises. Why none of these is
66. A. sum s C. time D. length a popular measure is understandable, but if they reduce
67. A. years B. size C. felt D. future inflation _____ (85) a mild two to four percent per annum, as
68. A. regarded B. period C. prospect D. held opposed to allowing it to rise to double-digit severe inflation, it
69. A. potential B. believed C. experienc D. likelihood is preferable in the long run.
70. A. affects B. outlook es D. suffers
71. A. made B. undergoe C. brought D. taken ŠSECTION II: GRAMMAR AND READING: (9 POINTS)
72. A. getting s C. going D. turning
Part I: The text below bas 10 mistakes. Read it carefully
73. A. desire B. set C. wish D. objective
and píck out the mistakes,
74. A. bear out B. falling C. pull off D. stand by
75. A. quoted B. intention C. thought D. written 'WHY I DISLIKE COMPUTERS”
B. count on
B. known . Almost everyone says that comptters are wonderful and that
II. Fill each gap in the passage below with ONE they are changing our own lives for the better by making
appropriate word. (20pts) everything faster and more reliable, but Ï am not so much sure
AN ECONOMIC PROBLEM thai thịs is the case, The other day Ï was stznding in larpe
Inflation is not a new phenomenon, (0) ....but... one that has departmeat store until waiing to pay for a couple of ñÌms for
existed at various times in various places. In _____ (76) my camera when the assistant announced that the computer
severest form; however, hyperinflation can destroy a nation's which controlled the till it had stopped working. I địd not think
economy. _____ (77) happened in revolutionary France and thís was a big problem and ] set myself off to fnđ another
Weimar Germany; _____ (78) bundles of notes were needed counter, but of course, al the machines are One part of the
to pay for a loaf of bread. But what is inflation? Briefly, it may
same system, So there we were: a shợp fu|Í of customers,
be defined as a continual increase in prices affecting the
money at the ready, waiing to make our purcbases, bụt it was
economy. The rate of inflation is determined _____ (79)
changes in the price level, which is an average of all prices. quite clear that none out of the assistants knew what to đo.
They were not allowed to take our money and give t0 3. a. entire b. all over €. coraplete đ. the whole
customers a written reoeipt, because the sales would not then
4. a. reach b. get €. take đ.arive
have been recorded on the computer system. In the end, like
with rany other peopÌe, Ï le my shopping on the counter and 5. a. acceptable b. ađequate c. satisfactory d. cnough
walked øuL Dont yeu thỉnk so that's riđiculous? would never
have happened before computers, and that, for me, is all the 6. a. gaining b. heightening €. increasing đ. builđỉng
problem: we are begimning to depend on these machines for 7. a. most b. maximum €. many đ. majority
so completely that we simply cannot manage without them any
more. . 8. a. make b.đo e. have d.ư

PART H: read the article below and then đecide which 9.a. among b. through c. between đ. along
word
10. a. tike b.as t.for địn
Thireen-year olds đo nọt spend as mụch money as their
11. a. aWare b. knowing e. helpful đ. cautious
parents suspect af least not according to the findings of
a(1)......... survey, Money and Change. The survey (2) ....three 12. a. cash b. money c. change đ. savings
hundred teenagers, 13-17 years old, from (3)...Britain. By the
time they (4) ...their tcens, most chỉldren sec their weekly 13. a. part b. place €. share đ. piece
allowanee rise dramatically to an amazing national average of 14. a. reply Ð. answeT ©. respond đ. rtưn
$ 5.14. Two thirds think they get (5) ... money but most expect
to have to đo something to get it .Ahthough they have more 15. a. tom b.as e. of d.f
cash, worry about debt is (6) ...among teenagers. Therefore,
Pan TT: Read the foliowing passage, choose the best
the (7) ...of chilđren (8) ...an effort to save for the future. rester
answers, qhả wrie thêm it the box belowe,
access to cash (9) ...teenagers does not, however, mean that
they are more irresponsible (10) ...a result. The economic CONSERVATION- OR WASTED EEFFORT?
recessiơn seems to have encouraged (1]) ...attitudes to
money, cven in the case of children at the ages. Instead of
wasting what pocket (12) ...they have on sweets or The black robin is one of the world°s rarest birds. Ít is a small,
magazines, the 13-year-olds who took (13) ...in the survey wild bird, and ít lives only on the isÌand of Litle Manger off the
seem to (14) ...to the situation by saving more than half (15) coast of New Zealand. In 1967, there were about fifty black
....their cash. robins there; in 1977 there were fewer than ten, There are only
1. a. late b. recent €. latest đd. £esh black robins left in the world. The islamd has many other birds,
of course, of diferent kinds, laree and smail]; these seem to
2. a. included b. contained e. counted đd. enclosed multiply very happily. Energetic steps are being taken to
preserve the black robin- to guard those remaining and to 1. The black robin is đyïng out mainly because.........
increase their number. Detailed studies are going on, and a
a. people have been very care]ess about its survival.
public appeal for money has been made. The iđea is to buy
another island nearly as a special home, a “reserve”, for b. its only food is becoming exhausted on Little Manger.
threatened wild liếe, including black robins. The organizers say
that Litle Manger should hen be restocked with the robin”s c. the other birđs on the isÌand have destroyed it,
food- it cats onÌy one kind of seed- and so rnewed for ïL d. the appeal for money has cơme at the wrong time.
Thousands of required pÌants are at present being cultivated in
New Zealand. The public appeal is aimed at the conscienoe of 2. The success of the other small birds on Little Manger shows
mankind, so that the wild black robin will not đỉc out and thai.......... .
đisappear from the earth in our tỉme at least. Is all this concern
a. the island cannot have very mụch food left.
a waste of human effort? Ïs it any business of ours whiether
the black robin survives or địes out? Are we losing our sense b. something has to đỉe out, they cannot alÌ be winners.
of what is reasonable and wbat is unreasonable? In the earth's
long, long past bundreds of kinds of creatures have evolved, c. the big birds have all been attacking the black robin.
risen to a degree of success- and đied out. In the long, long đ. the black robin has failed to meet the challenges of life.
fnture there will be many new and different forms of life. Those
creatures that adapt themselves successfully to what the carth 3. As regard selection and survival, the đecisive factor seems
offers will survive for a long tím. Those that fail to meet the to be...........
challenges will đisappear early. That is Nature°s proven
a. the ability to adapt to changed and changing conditions.
method of opcration. The rule of selection-“te survival of the
fittest”-is the one by which man has hừmself arrived on the b. the number of wild life reserves that are available.
scene. He, being one of the most adapiable creaturcs the
carth has yet produced, may last longer than most. Some c. the concer and generosity of the public. x
creafures, certain small animals, insects and birds, will almost d. the size of the home or the amount of space one has to live
certainly outÌlast man, for they seem even more adaptable. in
You may take it ss another rule that when, at last, man shows
signs of đyïng out; no other creature will extend a paw to 4. The evidence seems to sugeest that...........
postpone his đeparture. Ơn the contrary, he will be hurried out; 8. Ít is a disaster for every one when one kind of birđ đỉes out.
for Nature, though Bi, is a hard-heard mistress. She has no
favorites. Lift seems to have grown too tough for black robins. b. all creatures are concerned about the survival of others.
] leave you to judge wbether we should try to do anything
c. Nature expects and accepts the đying out of weaker breeds.
about it.
d. man is to blame when sụch a tỉng happens.
Part TV: Read the text below. Use the word given to form a 3. Lan began studying English ten years ago.
word that fits in
Lan has………………………………………….
THE ENVIRONMENT: QUR RESPONSIBILY
4. My mother mađe these curtains.
These curtains………………………………….
These days it is impossible to open a newspaper without
5. “If I were you Ï wouldn't trust Diep”, Lan°s mothez told her.
reading about the damage we are đoing to the environment.
The earth is being (1.threat) ...and the future looks bad. What Lan”s mother advised………………………………
can cach of us đơ? We cannot clean up our (2. pollution)
...rivers and seas ovemight. Nor can we stop the (3, appear) 6. Nam is better at chemistry than Tuan.
...of plants anđ animals. But we can stop adding to the Tuan is not……………………………………..
problem while (4. science) ...search for answers, and laws are
passed ìn nature°s defense. Ít may not easy to change your 7. His parents made him study for his exams.
lifestyle (5. complete) ..., but some steps are easy to take: cut
He was……………………………………
down the amơunt of (6.drive) ...you đo, or use as little pÏlastic
as possible. It is also easy to save energy, which also reduces §. ï only help you ïf you promise to try harder.
household bills. We must all make a personal (7. đecide) ...to
work for the future of our pÌanét iŸ we 'want to ensure a better Unless………………………………………..
world for our grandchildren. 9. She boueht that house in 1994.
She has……………………………………………
ŠECTION III: WRITING (7 points) 10. They believe that he is mad.
Part I: Finish cach of the following sentences in such way He……………………………………………….
that Ít means exactly the same 4s the sentenee given
before it. 11. H was sụch a boring film that he fell asleep.

1.*Why hasn°t Nam phoneđd?” she wondered. The film………………………………………………..

She wondered…………………………….. 12. We spent three hours geting to HO CHÍ MINH City.

2. The thief tried to escape bụt the police stopped him. It took………………………………………..

The police prevented the thief…………………. 13. She does not usually stay up so late.
She is not used……………………………………
14. This is his first visit to Date. A. unrestored B. unrepaired C. unfurnished D.
undecorated
He is………………………………………… 9. He was turned down for the job because he is ________.
15. l was his own fault that he lost bis job, He was late for work A. qualified B. qualifying C. unqualified D.
qualification
every morning.
10. The trouble started only______ the other man came into
If……………………………………………………………. the room.
A. when B. until C. and then D. too soon
KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP 10 NĂM HỌC 2011-2012 11. _______, the disaster would not have happened.
ĐỀ THI MÔN: TIẾNG ANH A. Had you have obeyed the orders B. You had obeyed the
Dành cho học sinh THPT không chuyên orders
Thời gian làm bài: 180 phút, không kể thời gian giao đề C. You obeyed the orders D. Had you obeyed the
PART II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY orders
I. Complete the following sentences by choosing the 12. _______ had booked in advance were allowed in.
correct answer among four options (A, B, C or D). A. Only who B. Only those who
1. He's really shy _______ girl. C. Only who were those D. Only were those who
A. by B. at C. for D. with 13. Traveling alone to a jungle is adventurous, ________.
2. The teacher _______ her to improve her drawing. A. if not impossible B. if it not impossible
A. insisted B. encouraged C. made D. persisted C. when not impossible D. when it not impossible
3. I couldn't quite ______ what they were doing because they 14. I ______ the hot weather in the south.
were so far away. A. use to B. used to C. am use to D. am used to
A. bear out B. make out C. think out D. try out 15. The meat looked very _______ to the dog.
4. The meal Mary cooked tastes_______. A. invited B. invite C. inviting D. invitingly
A. well B. nice C. good D. worse II. Use the correct form of each word on the right to
5. ______ at the party, we saw Ruth standing alone. complete the numbered spaces provided in the passage.
A. Arriving B. We arrived C. Arrived D. We were Write your answers on your answer sheet.
arriving
6. The people who______ the survey said that they had
examined over 1,000 accidents.
A. gave B. proceed C. set D. conducted
7. The judge found him ______ of stealing and sent him to
prison.
A. evil B. innocent C. guilty D. wicked
8. The house we have rented is______. So we will have to buy
some beds, chairs, tables, etc.
 I. Complete the following passage by choosing A, B, C or D
to fill in each blank.
In recent years, there has been a remarkable increase into
happiness. The researchers have come up a number of factors
which contribute to a definition of happiness.
First of all, there is, in some people, a moderate genetic
predisposition to be happy, in other words, happiness
(1)_______ in families. And happiness seems to correlate quite
strongly with the main dimensions of personalities: extroverts
are generally happier, neurotics are less so.
Second, people often report good social relations as a reason
for their happiness. In particular, friends are a great (2) ______
of joy, partly because of the agreeable things they do together,
partly because of the way friends use positive non-verbal (3)
______ such as caressing and touching, to affirm their
friendship. Marriage and similar (4) ______ relationships can
also form the basis of lasting happiness.
III. In the following passage, some numbered lines contain Third, job satisfaction undoubtedly (5) ______ overall
a word that shouldn’t be there. Tick (√) the sentences that satisfaction, and vice versa - perhaps this is why some people
are correct and write the words that shouldn’t be there in are happy in boring jobs: it (6) ______ both ways. Job
the numbered space. satisfaction is caused not only by the essential nature of the
work, but (7)_____ by social interactions with co-workers.
Unemployment, on the contrary, can be a serious cause of
unhappiness.
Fourth, leisure is important because it is more under individual
(8) ______ than most other causes of happiness. Activities (9)
_____ sport and music, and participation in voluntary work and
social clubs of various kinds, can give great joy. This is partly
because of the (10) ______themselves, but also because of the
social support of other group members – it is very strong in the
case of religious groups.
1. A. runs B. arrives C. goes D. descends
2. A. source B. origin C. base D. meaning
3. A. movements B. signals C. slogans D. motions
4. A. near B. tight C. close D. heavy
PART III. READING 5. A. consists of B. applies to C. counts on D. contributes to
6. A. works B. effects C. makes D. turns C. It existed over 100 million years ago. D. It can survive
7. A. too B. as well C. also D. plus in many different places.
8. A. check B. power C. Choice D. controll 3. According to the passage, a great variety of influenza strains
9. A. so B. such C. like D. thus can appear when______.
10. A. facilities B. activities C. exercises D. amenities A. H and N spikes are produced
II. Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct B. animal and bird viruses are combined
option (marked A, B, C or D) to answer the questions. C. dissimilar types of viruses recombine
Scientists have established that influenza viruses taken from D. two viruses of the same type are contracted
man can cause disease in animals. In addition, man can catch 4. New strains of viruses are transmitted to man by_______.
the disease from animals. In fact, a greater numbers of wild A. a type of wild pig B. diseased lower animals
birds seem to carry the virus without showing any evidences of C. a group of migrating birds D. a variety of means
illness. Some scientists conclude that a large family of influenza 5. It can be inferred from the passage that all of the following
virus may have evolved in the bird kingdom, a group that has are ways of producing new strains of influenza
been on earth 100 million years and is able to carry the virus EXCEPT_______.
without contracting the disease. There is even convincing A. two influenza viruses in the same animal recombining
evidence to show that virus strain are transmitted from place to B. animal viruses recombining with human viruses
place and from continent to continent by migrating birds. C. two animal viruses recombining
It is known that two influenza viruses can recombine when both D. two animal viruses recombining in a human
are present in an animal at the same time. The result of such III. Read the passage and choose the best answer from the
recombination is a great variety of strains containing different H four options marked A, B, C or D in the following questions.
and N spikes. This raises the possibility that a human influenza Identify your answer by writing the corresponding letter A,
virus can recombine with an influenza virus from a lower animal B, C or D on your answer sheet.
to produce an entirely new spike. Research is underway to Several hundred million years ago, plants similar to modern
determine if that is the way major new strains come into being. ferns covered vast stretches of the land. Some were as large as
Another possibility is that two animal influenza strains may trees, with giant fronds bunched at the top of trunks as straight
recombine in a pig, for example, to produce a new strain which as pillars. Others were the size of bushes and formed thickets
is transmitted to man. of undergrowth. Still others lived in the shade of giant club
1. According to the passage, scientists have discovered that mosses and horsetails along the edges of swampy lagoons
influenza viruses ______. where giant amphibians swam.
A. cause ill health in wild animals B. do not always cause A great number of these plants were true ferns, reproducing
symptoms in birds themselves without fruits or seeds. Others had only the
C. are rarely present in wild birds D. change when transmitted appearance of ferns. Their leaves had organs of sexual
from animals to man reproduction and produced seeds. Although their “flowers” did
2. What is known about the influenza virus? not have corollas, these false ferns (today completely extinct)
A. It was first found in a group of very old birds. B. All the ushered in the era of flowering plants. Traces of these floras of
different strains can be found in wild birds. the earliest times have been preserved in the form of fossils.
Such traces are most commonly found in shale and sandstone As played in England, the object of the sport was for a player to
rocks wedged between coal beds. touch the ball, with both (5) ______, at the goal end of the pool.
Today only tropical forests bear living proof of the ancient The goaltender stood on the pool deck, ready to dive on any
greatness of ferns. The species that grow there are no longer opponent who was about to score.
those of the Carboniferous period, but their variety and vast Water polo quickly became a very rough sport, filled (6) ______
numbers, and the great size of some, remind us of the time underwater fights away from the ball, and it wasn't unusual for
when ferns ruled the plant kingdom. players to pass out for lack of air.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss? In 1877, the sport was tamed in Scotland by the addiction of
A. Plant reproduction B. How to locate fossils goalposts. The Scots also replaced (7) ______ original small,
C. An ancient form of plant life D. Tropical plant life hard rubber ball with a soccer ball and adopted (8) ______ that
2. The word “Others” refers to _________. prohibited taking the ball under the surface or, "tackling" a
A. plants B. pillars C. trees D. fronds player unless he had the ball.
3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic The Scottish game, which emphasized swimming speed,
of the plants described in the passage? passing, and (9) ______ work, spread to England during the
A. They once spread over large areas of land. early 1880s, to Hungary in 1889, to Austria and Germany in
B. They varied greatly in size. 1894, to France in 1895, and (10) ______ Belgium in 1900.
C. They coexisted with amphibians, mosses, and horsetails. Water polo was the first team sport added to the Olympic
D. They clung to tree trunks and bushes for support. program, in 1900.
4. The word “true” is closest in meaning to which of the PART IV: WRITING
following? I. Write the new sentences using the given word. Do not
A. accurate B. genuine C. straight D. dependable change the word given in any way.
5. The author states that fossils of early plant life are usually 1. They have discovered some interesting new information.
found in rocks located between deposits of _______. (LIGHT)
A. coal B. shale C. sandstone D. corollas 2. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (BANNED)
IV. Read the passage carefully then fill in the blank a 3. I really want to see her again. (DYING)
suitable word. 4. She was so beautiful that I couldn't stop looking at her.
As swimming became a popular recreation in England during (EYES)
the 1860s and 1870s, several (1) ______ sports developed, 5. We are looking forward to watching the program. (WAIT)
roughly patterned after land sports. (2) ______ them were water II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has a
football (or soccer), water rugby, water handball, and water similar meaning to the original one.
polo, in which players rode on floating barrels, painted to look 1. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our
(3) ______ horses, and struck the ball with a stick. class.
Water rugby became most popular of these sports, but → Were you______________________________
somehow the water polo name became attached to it, and it's 2. I'd rather not go out this afternoon.
been attached (4) ______ since. → I do not feel__________________________
3. Adeles tries hard, but she doesn't get anywhere. 24. You can’t tell what someone is like just from their
→ However__________________________________ ________.
4. It is thought that the boss is considering raising wages. A. character B. looking C. appearance D. personality
→ The boss__________________________________ 25. “How is it going?” - “________”
5. His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the A. By bike B. Not much C. It sounds better D. Mustn’t grumble
world. 26. ________ a dentist, Mike is very concerned about having
→ Despite the fact_________________________________ healthy teeth.
6. I didn't arrive in time to see her. A. Because B. He is C. As D. That he is
→ I wasn't__________________________ 27. ________, you need to achieve a score of 60% or more.
7. I'd prefer you not to smoke. A. To pass this test B. For being passed this test
→ I'd rather________________________________________
8. The mother smiled happily. She took the baby in her arms. C. In order pass this test D. So that to pass this test
→ Smiling_________________________________________ 28. As a famous person ________ many children admire, it is
9. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight. important for her to act responsibly.
→ It was not ______________________________ A. whose B. whom C. which D. when
10. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty. 29. The brochure says that the hotel has a great ________ of
→ Should ____________________________________ the sea.
A. appearance B. look C. sight D. view
30. Our new coach is popular ________ the whole team.
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C. GRAMMAR- VOCABULARY-LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS 31. As soon as you ________ that, I’d like you to go to bed.
A. have done B. did C. will do D. will have done
I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best
32. Margaret was slow at school, but she went on ________
completes each sentence (15 points).
Prime Minister.
21. Hoa: “Are you going to buy a new computer or just
A. being B. to be C. having been D. to have been
continue using the old one?”
33. In 1870, ________, John D. Rockefeller and others
Mary: “_________”
created the Standard Oil Company.
A. Yes, I am. B. Yes, I’d like one. Thank you.
A. in spite of oil prices fluctuated B. despite fluctuating oil
C. That’s impossible. I can’t afford a new one. D. Neither. I’m
prices
going to lease one.
C. but the oil prices fluctuated D. oil prices were fluctuating
22. Mr. Black: “What a lovely house you have!”
34. They’re staying in rented accommodation for the time
Mr John: “_________”
________.
A. No problem B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in.
A. going B. making C. doing D. being
C. Of course not, it’s not costly D. I think so.
35. “I have an idea. Let’s go for a swim on Sunday afternoon”.
23. You have never been to Italy, ________?
- “________”
A. have you B. haven’t you C. did you D. had you
A. OK, what time? B. You’re kidding C. I know D. I’m sure
II. Give the correct form of the words in brackets (10 I. There are 5 blanks in the passage below. From the
points). words given in the box, choose the most suitable for each
36. We found it ____________ (thrill) to your wonderful news. blank. There are more words than blanks, so you don’t
37. He left the room without any ____________ (explain). need all of them. (5 points).
38. He didn’t feel happy because he worked ____________ A. terrible B. size C. hope D. wrong E. loose F. problem G.
(success). want
39. Many people expressed ____________ (disagree) with the Choosing clothes can be difficult. Some people (51)________
whole idea. to be fashionable, but they don’t want to look exactly like
40. There was a ____________ (wide) dissatisfaction with the everybody else. Not all clothes are suitable for work or school,
government’s policies. perhaps because
41. Her health has ____________ (bad) considerably since we they are not formal enough, or simply not comfortable. It is
last saw her. easy to buy the (52)_________ size, and find that your
42. A lot of plants and animals could be used as medicines trousers are too tight, especially if you are a little bit
against cancer, AIDS, heart overweight. Very (53)________
diseases and other ____________ (sick). clothes make you feel slim, but when they have shrunk in the
43. He was ____________ (information) of the consequences washing machine, then you have the same (54)________! If
in advance. you buy light cotton clothes, then they might not be warm
44. I was kept ____________ (wake) last night by the noise enough for winter. If your shoes are not tight, and if you aren’t
from a party in the flat above. dressed for the cold, you might look good, but feel
45. This road is so bad that it needs ____________ (surface). (55)________!
II. Read the following passage and decide which option A,
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each B, C or D best fits each space.
sentence that needs correcting (5 points). Schools in the United States have not always had a large
46. Last week unless (A) my mother had had (B) enough number of libraries. As (56)________as 1958 about half of the
money (C), she would have bought (D) public schools in the United States had no libraries at all. The
that toy for me. number of public school libraries increased dramatically
47. It often takes (A) me about fifteen minutes (B) to go (C) to (57)_______ the federal government passed the Elementary
work from here by foot (D). and Secondary Education Act of 1965, ( 58)_______ provided
48. Those people say that (A) it is such polluted air (B) that funds for school districts
they can’t breath (C), don’t they (D)? to improve their education programs and facilities, including
49. It is noisy enough (A) in this room, so (B) I would (C) rather their libraries. (59) ________, many educators claim that since
you stop (D) shouting like that. the legislation was passed federal spending has not increased
50. Dr. Roberts, the first woman to be elected president (A) of sufficiently to meet the rising (60)______ of new library
the university, is (B) intelligent, technologies such as computer databases and Internet
capable and awareness (C) of the problem to be solved (D). access. Because the federal government provides only limited
D. READING funds to schools, individual school districts (61) _______ on
funds from local property taxes to meet the vast majority of supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand.
public school expenses. Therefore, the libraries of the public By 1880, however, inventors had fashioned stamping and
schools tend to reflect the (62) ______ capabilities of the soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate.
communities in which they are located. Districts in wealthy Suddenly all
suburbs often have fully staffed libraries (63) _______ kinds of food could be preserved and bought at all times of the
abundant resources, spacious facilities, and curricular and year.
instructional support. In (64) ______, school districts in many Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible
poor areas house their libraries in ordinary classrooms or in for Americans to vary their daily diets. Growing urban
small rooms. The libraries in such areas are generally staffed population created demand that encouraged fruit and
by volunteers, who organize and (65) ______ books that are vegetable farmers to raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator
often out-of-date, irrelevant, or damaged. cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables
great distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus,
56. A. freshly B. recently C. frequently D. newly by the 1890’s, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and
57. A. though B. with C. during D. when western strawberries, grapes, and tomatoes, previously
58. A. that B. who C. which D. this available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year.
59. A. Nevertheless B. Therefore C. Consequently D. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to
Otherwise store perishables. As easy means of producing ice
60. A. fine B. fee C. cost D. sum commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900
61. A. go B. come C. rely D. stay the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice plants,
62. A. educational B. economical C. political D. financial most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a
63. A. for B. with C. on D. by fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized
64. A. country B. converse C. contrast D. conflict refrigerator replaced it in the 1920’s and 1930’s. Almost
65. A. attain B. obtain C. contain D. maintain everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, continued to eat mainly foods that
C or D(10 points). were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not everyone
Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families could take
States ate most foods only in season. Drying, smoking and advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and
salting could preserve meat for a short time, but the availability dairy products to
of fresh meat, achieve more varied fare.
like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to 66. What does the passage mainly discuss?
prevent spoilage. But in 1810, a French inventor named A. Causes of food spoilage
Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of B. Commercial production of ice
canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail Borden C. Population movements in the nineteenth century
developed a means of condensing and preserving milk. D. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet
Canned goods and condensed milk became more common 67. The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to
during the 1860’s, but A. a particular time of year B. a kind of weather
C. an official schedule D. a method of flavoring 76. Having nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk.
68. During the 1860’s, canned food products were -
A. unavailable in rural areas B. available in limited quantities Since...........................................................................................
C. shipped in refrigerator cars D. a staple part of the American .....
diet. 77. She was not only bad-tempered but also very lazy.
69. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into - As well
use ....................................................................................…
A. before 1860 B. before 1890 C. after 1900 D. after 1920 78. “ Nothing will persuade me to apply for that kind of job.”
70. The word “them” in line 13 refers to She said.
A. refrigerator cars B.growers C. perishables D. distances. _ She flatly..............................................................................
71. The word “fixture” in line 18 is closest in meaning to 79. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
A. commonplace object B. substance C. luxury item D. - This school isn’t..................................................................…
mechanical device 80. You must leave now, or you’ll miss the bus.
72.The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home - You’ll
deliveries of ice miss...........................................................................................
A. increased in cost B. occurred only in the summer II. Use the suggested words and phrases to write
C. decreased in number D. were on an irregular schedule complete sentences of a letter. (10 points)
Dear Sir or Madam.
73. The word “Nevertheless” in line 21 is closest meaning to 81. I/ write/ complain/ hair drier/ buy/ your shop/ last Saturday/
A. occasionally B. however C. therefore D. because and/ treatment/ I receive/ when/ I
74. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT try/ return/ a few days later.
mentioned in the passage? 82.I buy/ hair drier/ Wednesday, November 22 nd .
A. Drying B. Chemical additives C. Canning D. Cold storage 83. first time/ try/ use/ handle become/ extremely hot/ and
75. Which of the following statements is supported by the within a few minutes/ part/ plastic casing/
passage? begin/ melt.
A. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and 84. I turn/ off/ immediately/ return/ with/ receipt/ your shop/
vegetables. Saturday.
B. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of 85. I explain/ situation/ one/ assistants/ ask/ money back/ but /
foods. be told/ speak/ you
C. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more
widely available.
D. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad
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E. Writing MÔN TIẾNG ANH NĂM 2019 - 2020
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way I. TRẮC NGHIỆM NGÔN NGỮ (3,5 điểm)
that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed PART 1: PHONETICS (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)
before. (5 points)
Task 1: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose underlined 19. Mary and John are talking about John's new house.
part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each - Mary: "What a lovely house you have" - John: "_________."
o f the following questions. A. Thanks. Hope you will drop in. B. I think so.
11. A. embarrassed B. blessed C. naked D. adopted C. No problem. D. Of course, thanks.
12. A. instead B. breakfast C. already D. breathe 20. Lucy is asking for permission to play the guitar at Pete’s
Task 2: Choose the word (A, B, c or D) whose main stress home.
pattern is different from that o f the rest in each of the - Lucy: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re
following questions. studying?”. - Pete: “______”.
13. A. photographer B. destination C. participant D. A. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t. B. Well, I’d rather not.
professional C. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t. D. Well, if only you
14. A. geographical B. biological C. agricultural D. didn’t.
environmental
15. A. campfire B. provide C. destroy D. conserve PART 3: SYNONYM AND ANTONYM (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each)
PART 2: LANGUAGE FUNCTION (0.5 pts - 0.1/ each) Task 1. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
completes each of the following exchanges. following sentences.
16. Two friends Diana and Anne are talking about their 21. Thanks to the invention of microscope, biologists can now
upcoming exams. gain insights into the nature of the human cell.
- Diana: “Our midterm exams will start next Tuesday, are you A. deep understanding B. far-sighted views C. spectacular
ready?” sightings D. in-depth studies
- Anne: “___________” 22. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.
A. I’m half ready. B. God save you. A. remains for good B. is still in good condition
C. Thank you so much D. Don’t mention it! C. stands in life D. remains in effect
17. Lucy is asking for permission to play the guitar at Pete’s 23. In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that
home. affect most residents are made at general assemblies in
- Lucy: “Is it all right if I play the guitar in here while you’re schools and churches.
studying?”. A. concerts B. public libraries C. gatherings D. prayer services
- Pete: “______”. Task 2. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is
A. Oh, I wish you wouldn’t. B. Well, I’d rather not. OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of
C. Well, actually, I’d prefer it if you didn’t. D. Well, if only you the following sentences.
didn’t. 24. Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.
18. Mr Smith is having lunch in a restaurant. A. defeat B. nourish C. help D. treat
- Mr. Smith: "Could you bring me some water?" - Waiter: 25. The young are now far more materialistic than their
"_________." precedents years ago.
A. No, thanks. B. Of course you can. A. monetary B. greedy C. spiritual D. object - oriented
C. I'm afraid not. D. Certainly, sir. PART 4: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (2.0 pts - 0.1/ each)
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best A. environment B. climate C. state D. standpoint
completes each of the following sentences. 38. She _______ modern art. She visits all the local
26. The doctor _______ the cut on my knee and said it had exhibitions.
completely healed up. A. looks down on B. goes in for C. fixes up with D. comes up
A. examined B. investigated C. researched D. looked into against
27. The school was closed for a month because of serious 39. The judge _______ the murderer to a lifetime
_______ of fever. imprisonment.
A. outcome B. outburst C. outset D. outbreak A. accused B. convicted C. sentenced D. prosecuted
28. I agree with most of what you said, but I can't _______ 40. She got up early; otherwise she ________ her bus.
your idea of letting children leave school A. would have missed B. would miss C. missed D. had missed
at the age of 14. 41. She believes that all countries should _______ the death
A. go along with B. put up with C. keep up with D. come up penalty as it is inhumane.
with A. put down to B. catch up on C. get down to D. do away with
29. The climate of China is similar in many ways to _______. 42. What an excellent student she is! She almost has no
A. which of the United States B. that of the United states _________ the exercise.
C. the United States D. this of the United States A. difficult to finish B. difficulty to finish C. difficulty in finishing
30. He soon received promotion, for his superior realized that D. difficult finishing
he was a man of considerable _______. 43. Henry was overweight, so he went on s strict diet and
_________ twenty kilos.
A. opportunity B. ability C. possibility D. future A. missed B. lost C. failed D. fell
31. These old houses are going to be _______ soon. 44. Staying in a hotel costs ______ renting a room in a
A. run down B. knocked out C. pulled down D. laid out dormitory for a week.
32. The stolen jewels were _______ a lot of money. A. twice as much as B. as much as twice C. twice more than
A. worth B. priced C. valued D. cost D. twice as
33. Whether you stay or leave is a matter of total _______to 45. In spite of his abilities, Peter has been ______ overlooked
me. for promotion.
A. disinterest B. importance C. indifference D. interest A. repeat B. repeatedly C. repetitiveness D. repetitive
34. I’m terribly sorry! I didn’t break that vase on _______.
A. my mind B. time C. purpose D. intention II. TỰ LUẬN KIẾN THỨC NGÔN NGỮ (1,5 điểm)
35. Bill Gates is probably the best known and most successful PART 3: PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS (0.5 pts –
_______in computer software. 0.05/ each)
A. pioneer B. navigator C. generator D. volunteer Supply each space with a suitable preposition or
36. We don’t sell foreign newspapers because there is no adverbial particle to complete each of the following
_______for them. sentences.
A. request B. claim C. requirement D. demand 61. Tom was absent four days at school last month because
37. One wonders whether the current political _______ is right his grandmother passed……………
for such a move. .
62. I’ll see you ………………… tomorrow, so I can drive you to equally.Only 5 per cent of men (77) _______ the evening
the airport. meal, 3 percent carry out household cleaning duties, 5 per
63. I am too young to settle ………………… . I want to travel cent do household shopping, and 17 per cent wash the
around the world before I get married. evening dishes.
64. I bought this skirt without trying it ………………… . I hope But when household gadgets break down, (78) _______ are
it's OK. carried out by 82 per cent of husbands. The survey says that,
65. Fortunately, Marie getting ………………… with her new despite our economic problems, the majority of Britons are
co-workers. substantially better (79) _______ than a decade ago. We're
66. I really need to go on a diet. I put….……… weight over the healthier, too - eating healthier foods and smoking less.The
holidays. (80) _______ Briton, not surprisingly, is more widely-traveled
67. I just needed a bit of time to think it ………………… before than a decade ago. More people are going abroad for
I told him what I had decided. holidays, with Spain the favorite destination.
68. I need to get a new passport. It runs ………………… next 71. A. furnished B. emerged C. published D. edited
month. 72. A. work B. role C. section D. part
69. When I went to the bank to ask for a loan, I had to fill 73. A. Statistical B. Cardinal C. Ordinal D. Numerical
………………… hundreds of forms. 74. A. emitted B. pronounced C. claimed D. uttered
70. You have to face ………………… your problems rather 75. A. pointed B. evolved C. planned D. showed
than avoid them. 76. A. burdening B. forming C. performing D. formulating
KỸ NĂNG NGÔN NGỮ 77. A. prepare B. undertake C. process D. fit
PART 1: READING (2 pts - 0.1/ each) 78. A. fittings B. fixings C. amendments D. repairs
Task 1: GUIDED CLOZE TEST 79. A. on B. through C. over D. off
Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits 80. A. medium B. average C. popular D. normal
each blank in the following passage. Task 2: READING COMPREHENSION
Men are lazy in the home, according to an official survey (71) Read the passage and choose the best answer for each
_______ today. They have about six hours' a week more free question below.
time than wives, but play a very little (72) _______ in cooking, A useful definition of an air pollutant is a compound added
cleaning, directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such
washing, and ironing, according to the Social Trends Survey quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or
by the Central (73) _______ Office. materials adversely.
Nearly three quarters of married women (74) _______ to do all Air pollution requires a very flexible definition that permits
or most of the housework, and among married men the continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were
proportion who admitted that their wives did all or most of the established in England in the fourteenth century, air pollutants
housework was only slightly lower. The survey (75) _______ were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled-a far
that washing and ironing was the least popular task among cry from the extensive list of harmful substances known today.
men, with only one per cent (76) _______ this duty, compared As technology has developed and knowledge of the health
with 89 per cent of women, and 10 per cent sharing aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air
pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor 83. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ________.
might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions. A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found in C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change
nature. As the Earth developed, the concentrations of these D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
pollutants were altered by various chemical reactions; they 84. The word "altered" in the second paragraph is closest in
became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve meaning to ________.
as an air purification scheme by allowing the compounds to A. eliminated B. caused C. slowed D. changed
move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, 85. Natural pollutants can play an important role in controlling
nature's output of these compounds dwarfs that resulting from air pollution for which of the
human activities. However, human production usually occurs following reasons?
in a localized area, such as a city. A. They function as part of a purification process.
In this localized region, human output may be dominant and B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of C. They are less harmful to living beings than are other
the cycles. The result is an increased concentration of noxious pollutants.
chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse D. They have existed since the Earth developed.
effects appear will be greater than the
concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence 86. According to the passage, which of the following is true
of human activities. The actual concentration need not be about human generated air pollution in
large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact the numerical localized regions?
value tells us A. It can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants in the
little until we know how much of an increase this represents localized region.
over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. B. It can overwhelm the natural system that removes
For example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at pollutants.
0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its C. It will damage areas outside of the localized regions.
natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level D. It will react harmfully with naturally occurring pollutants.
of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level reaches 87. The word "noxious" in the third paragraph is closest in
about 15 ppm. meaning to ________.
81. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. harmful B. noticeable C. extensive D. weak
A. The economic impact of air pollution B. What constitutes an 88. According to the passage, the numerical value of the
air pollutant concentration level of a substance is only
C. How much harm air pollutants can cause D. The effects of useful if ________.
compounds added to the atmosphere A. the other substances in the area are known
82. The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in B. it is in a localized area
meaning to C. the naturally occurring level is also known
A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably D. it can be calculated quickly
89. The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in ....................................................................................................
meaning to ________. ....................................................................................................
A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable ................
90. Which of the following is best supported by the passage?
A. To effectively control pollution, local government should
regularly review their air pollution laws. ĐỀ THI VÀO LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH
B. One of the most important steps in preserving natural lands NĂM HỌC 2019 - 2020
is to better enforce air pollution laws. Đề 1
C. Scientists should be consulted in order to establish uniform I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced
limits for all air pollutants. differently from the others. (0,2)
D. Human activities have been effective in reducing air 1. A. passed B. watched C. played D. washed
pollution. 2. A. proud B. about C. around D. would
PART 2: WRITING (2 pts) 3. A. market B. depart C. card D. scare
Task 1: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (1.0 pt – 0.2/ 4. A. entrance B. paddy C. bamboo D. banyan
each) 5. A. problem B. love C. box D. hobby
Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that their II - Choose the best answer from the four options given
meanings remain unchanged, using the words given. (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. (0,2)
91. A small church lies at the foot of the hill. 6. My house _________in 1986.
.................................................................................................... A. is built B. was building C. was built D. has been built
.................................................................................................... 7. The doctor _________me not to stay up too late at night.
................ A. advised B. suggested C. insisted D. forced
92.While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help 8. Tomorrow we'll go to Noi Bai Airport to meet Maryam,
you this time. _________comes from Malaysia.
Despite my........................................................................ A. who B. whom C. whose D. that
93. If I were you, I wouldn't take too many classes this 9. His house looks very large and beautiful. It is
semester. (shoes) _________house.
.................................................................................................... A. a seven-room B. a seven-rooms C. seven room D. seven
.................................................................................................... rooms
................ 10. If you get up early, you _________late.
A. weren't B. wouldn't be C. aren't D. won't be
94. It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert. (no) 11. It's very hot today. I wish I _________on the beach now.
.................................................................................................... A. am B. was C. were D. had been
.................................................................................................... 12. When he lived in the city, he _________to the theater
................ twice a week.
95. “Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss
said to her. (for) A. uses to go B. has gone C. used to go D. was going
13. My father asked us _________too much time playing 26. A. say B. tell C. talk D. speak
computer games. 27. A. exciting B. excites C. excited D. excite
A. not to spending B. did not spend C. not to spend D. to not 28. A. after B. until C. when D. while
spent 29. A. although B. even C. because D. so
14. Hoai can not remember the name of the restaurant 30. A. pronouncing B. speaking C. reading D. telling
_________she ate her favorite roasted duck. V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
A. which B. whose C. whom D. where meaning to the first one. (0,4)
15. If I were a flower, I _________a sunflower. 0. They suggested banning advertisements on TV.
A. was B. were C. will be D. would be - They suggested that advertisements on TV should be
16. Nobody went to the party, _________? banned.
A. does he B. do they C. didn’t they D. did they 31. People say that they bought this shop last year.
17. It is nearly 3 months _________he visited his parents. - It
A. while B. during C. since D. when is_______________________________________________.
18. _________population is another unpleasant result we
have to solve. - They are_______________________________________.
A. Increased B. Increasing C. The increase D. To increase 32. "How much do you think it will cost?" he said to me.
19. If we _________enough time, we’ll study this exercise - He asked me____________________________.
more carefully. 33. Mr.Brown's team has lost the game. He looks very sad.
A. will have B. have C. had D. would have - Mr. Brown
20. What would you do, if you _________a UFO? whose___________________________________.
A. see B. saw C. would see D. had seen 34. Do you know the man who sat next to me at Nam’s
IV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct birthday party last night?
answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2) - You know_________________________________
I went to Australia on a student program last year and I like to 35. It takes Minh 2 hours to do his homework every day.
(1)_______you about it. I was very (2)_______when I knew I - Minh
was going to Australia because I had never been there before. spends________________________________________
I didn’t think about the problems of speaking English 36. We were late for school because of the heavy rain.
(3)_______I met my host family. At first I couldn’t - Because it__________________________________.
communicate with them because my English was so bad. All 37. My mother used to make us clean the house.
the five years I had been learning English wasn’t much used at - We used_________________________________________.
all (4)_______we didn’t have real practice at school. Even 38. "I'm working in a restaurant, and don't care much for it."she
though my grammar was good, my pronunciation wasn’t. My said
problem is (5)_______ ‘l’ and ‘r’. For example, Australian - She said_____________________________________.
people often asked “What do you eat in Vietnam?” I wanted to 39. It’s two years since I last spoke to her.
tell them that we eat rice, but they didn’t understand when I - I haven’t______________________________.
said “We eat lice”… 40. Going swimming in the river in the summer is interesting.
- It________________________________________
Đề 2 16. We ________already ________Huong Pagoda.
I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced A. were…seeing B. have…seen C. are…seeing D. will…see
differently from the others. (0,2) 17. All the houses in the area ________immediately.
1. A. claimed B. warned C. occurred D. existed A. has to rebuilt B. had to rebuild C. have to be rebuilt D. have
2. A. health B. appear C. ready D. heavy to rebuild
3. A. tidal B. sight C. mineral D. describe 18. If he ________soon, he might miss the train.
4. A. though B. throw C. through D. thought A. isn’t coming B. doesn’t come C. won’t come D. didn’t come
5. A. thunder B. erupt C. trust D. pull 19. Mr. Long said that he ________in Ho Chi Minh City.
II – Choose the best answer from the four options given
(marked A, B, C, or D) to complete A. lived B. is living C. has lived D. will live
each sentence. (0,2) 20. Your sister works in a foreign company, ________she?
6. I can’t understand the French visitors. I wish I A. isn’t B. didn’t C. wasn’t D. doesn’t
________French. IV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct
A. knew B. will know C. know D. have known answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)
7. The church ________about 100 years ago. Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in
the world. But the first supermarket (26)_________opened
A. is built B. was built C. will be built D. has been built only fifty years ago. It was opened in New York by a man
8. People in Israel are going to celebrate their festival named Michael Cullen.A supermarket is different
________is called Passover. (27)___________other types of stores in several ways. In
A. whose B. who C. which D. where supermarkets, goods are placed on open shelves. The
9. ________I was really tired , I couldn’t sleep. (28)__________ choose what they want and
A. Even though B. So C. Therefore D. Because of take them to the checkout counter. This means that fewer
10. Lan is very tired. ________, she has to finish her shop assistants are needed than in other stores. The way
assignment before going to bed. products are displayed is another difference between
A. Although B. So C. Therefore D. However supermarkets and many other types of stores;
11. I suggest ________some money for poor children. (29)__________ example, in supermarkets, there is usually a
A. raise B. to raise C. raised D. raising display of small inexpensive items just in front of the checkout
12. She asked me if I ________a laptop computer the counter: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods
following day. and so on.Most customers (30)__________go to a
A. buy B. will buy C. bought D. would buy supermarket buy goods from a shopping list. They know
13. I ________telephone her if I knew her number. exactly what they need to buy. They do the shopping
A. would B. have to C. will D. shall according to a plan.
14. Honda motorbikes ________in Viet Nam.
A. produce B. will produce C. are produced D. would be 26. A. is B. has been C. was D. were
produced 27. A. in B. from C. of D. with
15. We have learnt English ________2001. 28. A. customers B. managers C. assistants D. sellers
A. for B. since C. in D. during 29. A. in B. for C. of D. by
30. A. who B. what C. which D. whom Đề 3
V - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced
meaning to the first one. (0,4) differently from the others. (0,2)
31. They have just sold that old house. 1. A. information B. informative C. forward D. Formal
- That old house__________________________________.
32. In spite of the bad weather, they had a wonderful holiday. 2. A. shout B. through C. mountain D. household
- Although________________________________. 3. A. teenager B. message C. village D. advantage
33. They will build a new mall here. 4. A. control B. folk C. remote D. documentary
- A new 5. A. access B. website C. violent D. internet
mall_________________________________________. II - Choose the best answer from the four options given
34. Unless he takes these pills, he won’t be better. (marked A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. (0,2)
- If_________________________________________. 6. They _________Ho Chi Minh City last summer.
35. Despite working hard, he can’t support his large family. A. visit B. will visit C. have visit D. visited
- 7. He asked me if I _________to school by bicycle every day.
Although__________________________________________ A. am going B. go C. was going D. went
_. 8. _________Friday morning, there is a meeting between
VI - Complete each of the following sentences, using the 11am and 1 pm.
words given. (0,4) A. In B. For C. On D. At
36. If/ it/ not rain/ tomorrow/ I/ go/ camping/ my friends. 9. The article was posted by Jimhello on Tuesday,_________?
- A. didn’t it B. wasn’t it C. was it D. did it
__________________________________________________ 10. She was sick yesterday, _________she was absent from
. school.
37. If/ I/ meet/ alien/ outer space/ I/ invite/ home/ talk. A. since B. so C. because D. but
- 11. You really saw a UFO, _________?
__________________________________________________ A. aren’t you B. don’t you C. didn’t you D. weren’t you
. 12. If Mr. John _________rich, he would travel around the
38. I/ never/ travelled/ by/ air. world.
- A. is B. will be C. was D. were
__________________________________________________ 13. Lan ________the train if she _________in a hurry.
_. A. will miss/ is not B. misses/ is not C. misses/ is D. will miss/
39. The students/ study/ for exam/ now. does not
- ________________________________________________. 14. The book _________is on the table belongs to my brother.
40. It/ be/ such/ cold day/ we/ decide/ not/ go out. A. which B. where C. whose D. who
- 15. I didn’t go to the party yesterday because _________.
__________________________________________________ A. I am sick B. I will be sick C. I was sick D. I would be sick
. 16. _________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. Although B. Since C. If D. Because 29. A. work B. have worked C. are working D. worked
17. Tom said that he _________in Leeds in England. 30. A. to think B. thinking C. for thinking D. that thought
A. is living B. has lived C. lived D. were living V - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
18. He asked me_________. meaning to the first one. (0,4)
A. what my phone number B. what my phone number were 31. Can you use this computer?
C. what my phone number was D. what was my phone - You can________________________________________?
number 32. I can’t remember the answers to these questions.
19. Don’t forget to buy me a dictionary,_________? - I wish________________________________________
A. do you B. will you C. shall you D. don’t you 33. “I must go to Ha Noi tomorrow.” said Nam.
20. The examiner didn’t tell me _________I passed or not. - Nam said______________________________________ .
A. whether B. how C. if D. why 34. Nga spends 4 hours a day practicing English with her
IV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct friends
answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)
Today, computer companies sell many different programs for - It takes________________________________________ .
computers. First, there are programs for doing math problems. 35. We take our umbrellas because it is raining heavily.
(26)_________, there are programs for scientific studies. - It is________________________________________ .
Third, VI - Complete each of the following sentences, using the
some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used words given. (0,4)
by writers and business people. Other (27)_________are 36. You / mind / if I / borrow / car / ?
made for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there -__________________________________________.
are 37. Tom / always / going / home / late / so / mother / be/ angry
programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for /.
children and adults. There are many wonderful new computer - ________________________________________________.
programs, but there are other reasons to like 38. It / be/ necessary / you/ practice English / every day / .
(28)_________. Some people like the way computers hum - ___________________________________________.
and sing when they (29)_________. It is a happy sound, like 39. Compost / can / made / household / garden waste / .
the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights -
and pretty pictures. __________________________________________________
And computers even seem to have personalities. That may _.
sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings. 40. Flight 710 / Chicago / take off / ten / minutes / .
Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry. It -
is easy __________________________________________________
(30)_________they are like people. .
26. A. Two B. Second C. Twice D. Double Đề 4
27. A. programs B. people C. students D. typewriters I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced
28. A. programs B. reasons C. games D. computers differently from the others. (0,2)
1. A. wanted B. needed C. dedicated D. watched
2. A. dislike B. design C. music D. light 17. This pen, ________is made of gold, was given to me by
3. A. know B. so C. go D. now my father on my 14
4. A. that B. their C. the D. thank th
5. A. number B. return C. summer D. product birthday.
II - Choose the best answer from the four options given A. that B. which C. whose D. when
(marked A, B, C, or D) to complete 18. The interviewer asked me why I ________learning
each sentence. (0,2) English.
6. Have you ever met the man ________Mary’s cousin? A. like B. will like C. liked D. would like
A. who married B. who is married C. whom married D. who 19. Your father doesn’t work in that bank, ________he?
was married A. is B. isn’t C. does D. doesn’t
7. They are living in a house that ________in 1930. 20. My father ________for the car factory since 1995.
A. is built B. was built C. built D. was building A. worked B. was working C. has worked D. is working
8. If the weather ________worse, we won’t go to the beach.
A. gets B. will get C. got D. would get IV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct
9. I’m learning English ________I want to get a good job after answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2)
school. Plants supply man with food clothing, and shelter- his most
important needs. Many of our most useful medicines are also
A. but B. because C. so D. therefore made (26)_________plants. In addition, plants add beauty and
10. She’d love to take part in the evening class. ________, pleasure to our lives. Most people enjoy the smell of flowers,
she has to look after the baby in the the sight field of waving grain, and the quiet of a forest. Not
evening. (27)_______plants are helpful to man. Some species grow in
A. Therefore B. However C. but D. Although fields and gardens as weeds that choke off useful plants. Tiny
11. My sister is very fond ________eating chocolate candy. hits of pollen from (28)_______plants cause such
A. at B. about C. of D. with (29)_________as asthma and hay fever. Other plants destroy
12. Paul was ________sad about his exam results that he millions of dollars (30)_______of crops yearly.
didn’t smile all week. 26. A. of B. from C. by D. with
A. such B. enough C. too D. so 27. A. all B. every C. any D. some
13. I suggest ________a short cut through the park. It’ll take 28. A. any B. certain C. most D. all
much less time. 29. A. accidents B. diseases C. misfortune D. disasters
A. take B. to take C. taking D. took 30. A. worth B. value C. price D. money
14. Why ________go to the park for a change? V - Choose one sentence that has the same meaning as the
A. we don’t B. don’t we C. we should D. we should not root one. (0,4)
15. My sister is very ________of spiders.
A. terror B. terrify C. terrified D. terrifying
16. Ba wishes he ________have a new bicycle. 31. “Do you know Long’s address?” he asked me.
A. may B. will C. can D. could A. He asked me for Long’s address.
B. He asked me if someone knew Long’s address.
C. He asked me if I know Long’s address. - We had
D. He asked me if I knew Long’s address. to__________________________________________.
32. They are building a new bridge over the river. 40. It’s very wonderful to spend the weekend in the
A. A new bridge is building over the river. countryside.
B. A new bridge is being built over the river. -
C. A new bridge is going to build over the river. Spending__________________________________________
D. A new bridge is built over the river. _.
33. I used to go to the cinema on Sundays. Đề 5
A. I usually went to the cinema on Sundays. I - Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced
B. I got used to going the cinema on Sundays. differently from the others. (0,2)
C. I didn’t go to the cinema on Sundays. 1. A. think B. therefore C. throughout D. thanks
D. I usually go to the cinema on Sundays. 2. A. cleaned B. played C. used D. hoped
34. You feel unhealthy because you don’t take any exercise. 3. A. stood B. blood C. good D. foot
A. If you don’t take any exercise, you will feel unhealthy. 4. A. nation B. natural C. matter D. anger
B. If you took more exercise, you would feel healthier. 5. A. books B. clubs C. hats D. stamps
C. If you take more exercise, you will feel healthier. II - Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,
D. If you were healthier, you would take more exercise. C, or D) to complete each sentence. (0,2)
35. Unless we protect the environment, our life will be badly 6. Helen: “Where do you come from?” ~ Ann “________.”
affected. A. I come from London B. In London
A. If we protect the environment, our life will be badly affected. C. Yes, I’ve just come here D. I’m living in London
B. If we don’t protect the environment, our life will be badly 7. He ________in the cafe when she came.
affected. A. sat B. has sat C. has been sitting D. was sitting
C. If we don’t protect the environment, our life won’t be badly 8. Mr. Dung will be leaving ________Son La on Sunday.
affected. A. in B. at C. from D. for
D. If our life is badly affected, we will protect the environment. 9. “Pass me that pen, please!” ~ “________”.
VI - Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar A. Here you are B. No, it isn’t C. Yes, please D. It doesn’t
meaning to the first one. (0,4) matter
37. If he doesn’t work harder, he’ll lose his job. 10. Where is Huong? ~ She’s out. She said she
- Unless____________________________________. ________back soon.
38. I have never been here before. A. is B. was C. came D. would be
- It is the first________________________________. 11. Thang has applied for a ________in a new company.
A. career B. work C. job D. task
37. You have read this novel, haven’t you? 12. ________you let me take a photograph of you?
- Have you__________________________________? A. Will B. Shall C. May D. Must
39. It was raining hard, so we had to cancel the game. 13. All of us were ________that he came first. He hasn’t been
working hard so far.
A. surprising B. to surprise C. surprised D. to be surprised 29. A. is B. be C. are D. was
14. I telephoned the station to make ________of the time of 30. A. polluted B. polluting C. non-polluted D. non-pollutingVI -
the train. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
A. sure B. true C. real D. right meaning to the first one. (0,4)
15. My brother loves ________to music very much. 36. I couldn’t sleep. I was tired.
A. to be listened B. listening C. to listen D. listened - Although_________________________________.
16. He ________his grandparents every Sunday. 37. The planet is Venus. The planet is closest to the Earth.
A. has visited B. visits C. is visiting D. was visiting - The planet
17. The policeman explained to us ________to get to the which___________________________________________.
airport. 38. They have just sent an ambulance to the school.
A. how B. how can we C. how can D. how we can - An
18. Several people were hurt in the accident but only one ambulance_______________________________________.
________to hospital. 39. “There are flights from Nha Trang to Ha Noi twice a week”
A. was taken B. was taking C. has taken D. has been taking they said to me.
19. He ________in London at the moment. - They told
A. studies B. is studying C. has studied D. will study me_______________________________________.
20. The college got some money by selling one of its 40. “Don’t interrupt me while I am speaking.” Nam said to Hoa.
________old pictures. - Nam told Hoa
A. useful B. usual C. valuable D. helpful not_____________________________________.
IV - Read the following passage, then choose the correct Đề 6
answer to questions 26 - 30. (0,2) Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced
Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy, and it can differently from the others.
(26)________almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we 1. A. shut B. put C. cut D. such
only need solar cells and (27)________! Solar cells can easily 2. A. the B. there C. think D. this
be installed on house (28)________, so we don’t need any 3. A. books B. clubs C. hats D. stamps
new space. Compared to other renewable sources, they also 4. A. paper B. happy C. passage D. handbag
possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on 5. A. flood B. moon C. food D. soon
turbines which
(29)________noisy, expensive and which take up large space. Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C,
Solar cells are totally silent and (30)________. As they have or D) to complete each sentence.
no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a 6. The children felt __________when their mother was coming
long back home.
lifetime. A. excitement B. excitedly C. excited D. exciting
26. A. be used B. is used C. be using D. to be used 7. He laughed __________when he was watching “Tom and
27. A. the earth B. the planet C. the sun D. the moon Jerry” on TV.
28. A. yards B. roofs C. gardens D. doors A. happy B. happily C. happiness D. unhappy
8. If I __________free, I’ll come to see you.
A. am B. was C. will be D. have been (28)________“jeanos”. The pants were called “jeans”. In 1850,
9. What would you do if you __________me? a salesman in California
A. are B. have been C. were D. will be began selling pants made of canvas. His name was Levi
10. She felt tired. __________, she had to finish her Strauss. Because they were so strong, “Levi’s pants” became
homework. (29)________with gold miners, farmers and cowboys. Six
A. However B. Therefore C. So D. Although years later Levis began making his pants with blue cotton cloth
11. I suggest __________a picnic on the weekend. called denim. Soon after, factory (30)________in the US and
A. to have B. having C. had D. have Europe began wearing jeans. Young people usually didn’t
12. You __________better if you took this medicine. wear them.
A. will feel B. feel C. felt D. would feel
13. Lan and her family had a _________to their home village. 26. A. rich B. old C. young D. poor
A. two-days trip B. day-two trip C. two-day trip D. day trips 27. A. start B. starts C. was starting D. started
14. A country which exports a lot of rice is called 28. A. call B. calls C. calling D. called
a(n)__________country. 29. A. famous B. popular C. good D. wonderful
A. rice-export B. exporting-rice C. export-rice D. rice-exporting 30. A. workers B. drivers C. cowboys D. farmers
15. He __________to Ha Noi ten days ago. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer
A. has gone B. went C. was going D. goes to questions 31 - 35.
16. When my father was young, he __________get up early to Smoking causes lung cancer, which is the number one cancer
do the gardening. among men. Ninety percent of the people who get lung cancer
A. was used to B. use to C. got used to D. used to die. Smoking is also the leading cause of mouth cancer,
17. __________I came to see her yesterday, she was reading tongue
a book. cancer, and throat cancer. Many smokers have heart disease
and pneumonia. Smoking causes one million early deaths in
A. Before B. When C. While D. After the world every year. Smokers not only harm themselves but
18. The boy _________eyes are brown is my friend. also harm others. Smokers breathe smoke out into the
A. whose B. who C. whom D. which air. They breathe it out on their children and their wives or
19. The teacher told his students __________laughing. husbands. Children whose parents smoke have more
A. stop B. stopping C. to stop D. stopped breathing and lung problems than other children. Women who
20. I don’t have a computer. I wish I __________a new one. are married to
A. have B. have had C. had D. will have smokers are more likely to have lung cancer than those
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer married to non-smokers. We are all aware that smoking is bad.
to questions 26 - 30. So why do people smoke?
Jeans are very popular with (26)________people all over the 31. The number one cancer among men is____________.
world. Some people say that jeans are the “uniform” of youth. A. tongue cancer B. throat cancer C. lung cancer D. mouth
But they haven’t always been popular. The story of jeans cancer
(27)________almost two hundred years ago. People in 32. The main cause of mouth cancer, tongue cancer and
Genoa, Italy made pants. The cloth made in Genoa was throat cancer is__________.
A. drinking B. overeating C. breathing D. smoking 3. A. go B. game C. give D. large
33. Every year, smoking causes about one 4. A. time B. shine C. mine D. thing
million____________. 5. A. looked B. moved C. gained D. prepared
A. cancer patients B. killing diseases C. early deaths D. injured Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C,
men or D) to complete each sentence.
34. The word “it” in the passage refers to____________.
6. The _________growth rate of Vietnam reached about 8.0%
A. cancer B. smoke C. air D. breath in 2007.
35. Who are more likely to have lung cancer and lung A. economics B. economic C. economy D. economically
problems? 7. She is going to finish her work, _________?
A. People who live in the city B. People who live with smokers. A. is she B. isn’t she C. will she D. doesn’t she
C. People who live with non-smokers. D. People who live in 8. I would like _________Holland.
the country. A. visit B. to visit C. visiting D. visited
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar 9. Don’t forget _________the door when you go out.
meaning to the first one. A. locking B. for locking C. to lock D. lock
36. It’s 3 years since I last saw Nam. 10. We couldn’t go out _________the storm.
-I A. because B. owing C. as of D. because of
haven’t____________________________________________ 11. The couple _________divorce was in the newspaper has
. got married again.
37. “Don’t make so much noise, Peter.” said Carol A. who B. whose C. which D. people
- Carol told Peter__________________________ 12. John F.Kennedy wouldn’t have died in 1963 if he
38. Keeping the environment clean is very important. _________to Dallas.
- A. didn’t go B. wouldn’t go C. hadn’t gone D. not go
It’s_______________________________________________ 13. One of the students in my class _________off sick today.
_. A. were B. was C. have been D. are
39. “You should turn off the lights before going out”. Mrs. Hoa 14. Alan and Ruth took these photographs_________.
said. A. themselves B. herself C. himself D. ourselves
- Mrs. Hoa 15. The teacher said that we had to learn all these
suggested___________________________________. expressions_________heart.
40. Why don’t you plant some trees around your house to get A. on B. with C. by D. in
more fresh air? 16. He was homesick, and he_________all his family and
- How about__________________________________? friends.
Đề 7 A. lacked B. missed C. desired D. hoped
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced 17. _________it was raining heavily, we went out without a
differently from the others. raincoat.
1. A. kids B. roofs C. banks D. hats A. In spite of B. Although C. However D. In spite
2. A. heading B. clearing C. realize D. Korea
18. She never wears red because it doesn’t _________to her. 35. A. is B. are C. to be D. Get
A. suit B. match C. fit D. like Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets.
19. He is not very good _________mathematics. 36. When my mother came home from work,
A. on B. in C. for D. at I_________(cook) dinner.
20. The articles _________the magazine has published are 37. Jane_________(go) to school by bicycle every day.
very scholarly. 38. The children_________(play) badminton in the stadium
A. of B. on C. which D. and now.
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer 39. You_________(go) to London last month?
to questions 26- 30. 40. The candidates mustn’t_________(bring) books into the
Planet earth is part of a system of planets and their moons, as examination room.
well as numerous asteroids and comets which Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
(26)_________around a huge star we call the Sun. The Sun meaning to the first one.
itself (27)_________of gas. Nuclear reactions inside its core 41. The girl is very friendly. She lived next door to us.
(28)_______the heat and light that make life on the Earth - The girl who_______________________________.
(29)________. The Earth is the third of four small terrestrial 42. “What is your name?” Mr. Brown asked me.
(Earth like) planets that orbit close to - Mr. Brown asked me_____________________________.
the (30)_________. Further out in our Solar System are four
huge gas planets, while distant Pluto, (31)_________planet, is
made (32)_________rock and ice. Our Earth is one of the ten 43. Learning English is very necessary.
planets that - It
orbit the Sun- a huge, burning-hot star in the center of our is________________________________________________.
Solar System. The Solar System and all the stars in the 44. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the
(33)_________are part of our galaxy-the Milky Way, which car.
(34)________as many as 200 billions stars. Beyond our - In spite of his________________________________.
galaxy (35)_________millions more galaxies. They all add - In spite of
together to make up the Universe. the________________________________________.
45. If someone doesn’t put the coal in, the fire will go out.
26. A. run B. orbit C. turn D. walk -
27. A. consists B. remains C. includes D. maintains Unless____________________________________________
28. A. produce B. product C. production D. productive __.
29. A. able B. possibility C. possible D. ability Đề 8
30. A. Earth B. Mars C. Mercury D. Sun Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced
31. A. the smaller B. smallest C. the most smallest D. the differently from the others.
smallest 1. A. thank B. they C. these D. than
32. A. from B. of C. for D. in 2. A. walks B. cups C. students D. pens
33. A. space B. Universe C. Moon D. sky 3. A. talked B. watched C. lived D. stopped
34. A. consists B. makes from C. stays D. contains 4. A. stream B. leather C. cream D. dream
5. A. striped B. slice C. diet D. recipe The invention of the phonograph happened quite by accident.
Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C, Thomas Edison moved to Menlo Park, New Jersy in 1876,
or D) to complete each sentence. where he established an industrial research laboratory. There,
6. Lan wishes she _________a long vacation. Edison was working on a carbon telephone transmitter to
A. has B. had C. have D. having improve the existing Bell telephone system. In that laboratory
7. He saw that film _________7.00 p.m _________Sunday. a year later, Edison invented the phonograph while he was
A. on-from B. in-at C. at-at D. at-on trying to
8. You like watching sports, _________, Peter? improve a telegraph repeater. He attached a telephone
A. do you B. aren’t you C. don’t you D. doesn’t he diaphragm to the needle in the telegraph repeater; in this way,
9. You shouldn’t eat_________. It’s not good for your health. he was able to reproduce a recording that could be played
A. quick B. quickly C. fastly D. slow back. After he made
10. Minh got wet _________he forgot his umbrella. some improvements to the machine, he tested it. He recited
A. so B. because C. and D. therefore “Mary Had a Little Lamb” into the machine and played his
11. The girl _________is standing near the window is my voice back to a very surprised audience.
sister. 26. What is the best title for the passage?
A. who B. when C. where D. in which A. Thomas Edison’s many inventions B. Improvements in
12. We _________Nam since he left school. telephone and telegraph
A. met B. meet C. meeting D. haven’t met C. The History of Menlo Park D. An accidental invention
13. Do you mind_________me home? 27. In what year did the invention of phonograph occur?
A. taking B. take C. took D. to take A. 1876 B. 1877 C. 1878 D. the article does not say
28. What was Edison working on when he created the
14. This building_________in 1980. phonograph?
A. built B. builds C. was built D. is built A. A telegraph repeater B. A telegraph diaphragm
15. She asked me_________ at English. C. A telephone repeater D. A telephone diaphragm
A. if I was good B. if was I good C. if I good D. if I am good 29. According to the passage, how was the phonograph
16. If you_________your passport, you will be in trouble. made?
A. lost B. lose C. would lose D. losing A. With a telephone needle and a recorder
17. What’s the name of the man_________gave us a gift? B. From a recording of a telegraph
A. he B. which C. who D. whose C. With only a telegraph repeater
18. The librarian asked us_________so much noise. D. From a combination of telephone & telegraph part
A. not to make B. no make C. not making D. don’t make 30. According to the passage, how did Edison test his new
19. We have lived in this flat_________five years. invention?
A. ago B. for C. since D. already A. He made improvements to the machine
20. I really enjoyed the disco. It was great, _________? B. He used a carbon transmitter.
A. isn’t it B. is it C. wasn’t it D. weren’t it C. He read a children’s rhyme.
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer
to questions 26- 30 D. He produced the audience voice.
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer C. to borrow your car D. if I borrowed your car
to questions 31- 35. Đề 9
Singapore is an island city of about three million people. It’s a Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced
beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces. It’s also a differently from the others.
very (31)______ city. Most of the people (32)______ in high- 1. A. chemistry B. kitchen C. watch D. catch
rise flats in different parts of the island. The business district is 2. A. moment B. slogan C. comb D. opposite
very modern with (33)______ of high new office buildings. 3. A. produce B. huge C. lunar D. cure
Singapore also has some nice older sections. In Chinatown, 4. A. bomb B. debt C. describe D. doubt
there (34)______ rows of old shop houses. The government 5. A. teenage B. luggage C. image D. damage
buildings in Singapore are very beautiful and date from the Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B, C,
colonial days. Singapore is famous (35)______ its shops and or D) to complete each sentence.
restaurants. There are many good shopping centers. Most of 6. We feel very_________today.
the goods are duty free. Singapore’s restaurants sell Chinese, A. happiness B. happy C. happily D. are happy
Indian, Malay and European food, and the prices are quite 7. The government should do something to help_________.
reasonable. A. the poors B. the poor ones C. poor D. the poor
31. A. large B. dirty C. small D. clean 8. When I looked round the door, the baby_________quietly.
32. A. live B. lives C. are living D. lived A. is sleeping B. was sleeping C. slept D. were sleeping
33. A. lot B. lots C. many D. much 9. Do you feel like_________to the cinema or would you
34. A. is B. will be C. were D. are rather_________TV at home?
35. A. in B. on C. at D. for A. going-watching B. going-watch C. go-watch D. go-watched
Choose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of
the following questions. 10. The policeman warned us_________there.
36. _________with you again next summer. A. not to go B. to not go C. not to going D. not go
A. I look forward to staying B. She look forward to staying 11. This food is the worst I_________tasted.
C. I look forward to stay D. She looks forward to stay A. had never B. have ever C. did D. had
37. “What are you doing now?”, the teacher asked Tom. - The 12. London_________an underground train system since the
teacher asked Tom_________. nineteeth century.
A. what he was doing now B. what was he doing then A. has B. had C. have had D. has had
C. what he was doing then D. what was I doing then. 13. I haven’t written any letters home since I _________here.
38. Mary spent_________ the countryside last week. A. came B. come C. coming D. comes
A. 2 hours travel to B. 2 hour to travel C. 2 hours travel D. 2 14. It’s time we went. If we don’t leave now, we _________the
hours traveling to last train.
39. I like playing badminton in summer. ~ _________. A. miss B. will miss C. would miss D. missed
15. It is impossible for me _________in all this noise.
A. So am I B. I do, too C. I do so D. I like, either A. work B. to work C. working D. worked
40. Do you mind_________? 16. They asked me a lot of questions, most of _________I
A. if I borrow your car B. borrowing your car couldn’t answer well.
A. whom B. whose C. which D. that 30. A. New B. Recent C. Modern D. Late
17. They explained _________him how they should operate
the machine. 31. A. methods B. systems C. means D. ways
A. to B. with C. for D. about 32. A. worked B. operated C. turned D. held
18. We didn’t like the club _________the poor quality of his 33. A. heart B. focus C. halfway D. middle
service. 34. A. original B. primary C. first D. early
A. so B. however C. because of D. because 35. A. show B. appear C. happen D. become
19. I am angry because you didn’t tell me the truth. I don’t Choose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of
like_________. the following questions.
A. being deceived B. to be deceive C. be deceived D. being 36. It is time___________.
deceiving A. the children to go to bed B. for the children to go to bed
20. I have already finished all my work, so I don’t have C. for the children to going to bed D. for the children go to bed
_________tonight. I think I will read for a 37. It took___________.
while. A. me one hour to go to work by bicycle
A. study B. to study C. studying D. studied B. I one hour to go to work by bicycle
Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer C. me one hour going to work by bicycle
to questions 26- 35. D. my one hour to go work by bicycle
The traffic light signal was invented by a railway signaling 38. It is two months___________.
engineer. It was installed (26)_________The House of A. since it has rained B. since last it rained
Parliament in 1868. It (27)_________like any railway signal of C. since it last rained D. since it was last rained
the time, and was operated by gas. (28)_________, it 39. He couldn’t set up a new world record___________.
exploded and killed a policeman, and the accident A. although he tried hard B. even though he tried hard
(29)_________further development until cars became C. in spite of the fact that he tried hard D. All are correct.
common. (30)_________traffic lights are an American 40. I really wish ____________but I didn’t.
invention. Red-green (31)_________were installed in A. I had invited her to the party B. had I invited her to the party
Cleveland in 1914. Three-color signals, (32)_________by C. I invited her to the party D. I has invited her to the party
hand from a tower in the Đề 10
(33)_________of the street, were installed in New York in Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced
1918. The (34)________lights of this type to (35)________in differently from the others.
Britain were in London, on the junction between St James’s 1. A. lose B. move C. stove D. improve
street and 2. A. opens B. photographs C. performs D. pays
Piccadilly in 1925. 3. A. raised B. picked C. laughed D. watched
26. A. outside B. out C. out of D. outdoors 4. A. cough B. plough C. weigh D. though
27. A. resembled B. looked C. showed D. seemed 5. A. turn B. burn C. curtain D. bury
28. A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. Despite Choose the best answer from the four options given (A, B,C,
29. A. forbade B. avoided C. discouraged D. disappointed or D) to complete each sentence.
6. They are not _________to take part in this program of the A. had listened B. would listen C. listened D. have listened
World Health Organization. 20. Ellen: “_________?” ~ Tom: “He’s tall and thin with blue
eyes.”
A. so old B. old enough C. enough old D. as old A. How is John doing B. What does John like
7. The football match was postponed _________the bad C. What does John look like D. Who does John look like
weather. Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer
A. despite B. in spite C. because D. because of to questions 26- 30.
8. Peter doesn’t like scuba-diving. _________does his brother. It can be shown in facts and figures that cycling is the
A. Too B. Neither C. So D. Either cheapest, most convenient, and most environmentally
9. If I had the map now, I _________a short-cut across the desirable form of transport (26)______ towns, but such cold
desert. calculations do not
A. could have taken B. take C. could take D. can take mean much on a frosty winter morning. The real appeal of
10. If I were you, I would advise _________the new teaching cycling is that it is so (27)______. It has none of the difficulties
method. and tensions of other ways of travelling so you are more
A. try B. trying C. to try D. tries cheerful after a ride,
11. My father is very busy. _________, he is always willing to even through the rush hour. The first thing a non-cyclist says
give a hand with the housework. to you is: “But isn’t it (28) ______ dangerous?” It would be
A. Despite B. Although C. However D. Therefore foolish to deny the danger of sharing the road with motor
12. The capital of Thailand is_________. vehicles and it must be admitted that there are an alarming
A. London B. Paris C. Bangkok D. Phnom Penh (29) ______ of accidents involving cyclists. However, although
13. This detailed map is _________the atlas. police records (30) ______ that the car driver is often to
A. more useful B. more useful than C. more useful as D. blame, the answer lies with the cyclist. It is possible to ride in
usefuler than such a way as to reduce risks to a minimum.
14. The smaller the room is, the _________furniture it needs.
A. less B. fewer C. smaller D. more 26. A. in B. at C. to D. on
15. He hates _________at while he is out in the street. 27. A. boring B. careful C. enjoyable D. excited
A. stared B. be stared C. is stared D. being stared 28. A. expectedly B. strangely C. terribly D. comfortably
16. If I _________you, I’d take some rest before the exam 29. A. size B. number C. deal D. digit
tomorrow. 30. A. point B. indicate C. display D. exhibit
A. is B. are C. were D. would be Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer
17. It was _________hot day that we decided to leave work to questions 31- 35.
early. Ted Robinson has been worried all the week. Last Tuesday he
A. such B. so C. so a D. such a received a letter from the local police. In the letter he was
18. Let’s go for a walk, _________we? asked to call at the station. Ted wondered why he was wanted
by
A. will B. shall C. do D. must the police, but he went to the station yesterday, and now he is
19. I wish I _________to him. Now it is too late. not worried any more. At the station he was told by a smiling
police-man that his bicycle had been found. Five years ago, 37. The nurse asked Mrs. Green_________.
the policeman A. how was old her son B. how old son was
told him, the bicycle was picked up in a small village four C. how old her son is D. how old her son was
hundred miles away. It’s now being sent to his home by train. 38. The more a car costs, __________.
Ted was most surprised when he heard the news. He was A. faster it goes B. the faster it goes C. so faster it goes D. the
amused too, because fastest it goes
he never expected the bicycle to be found. It was stolen twenty 39. The students never understand you, do they? ~
years ago when Ted was a boy of fifteen. __________?
31. Ted was worried because_________. A. Do the students never understand you? B. Are the students
A. he received a letter B. he went to the police station never understand you?
yesterday C. Don’t the students never understand you?D. Do they the
C. the police would catch him D. he didn’t know why the police students never understand you?
wanted him 40. __________, he’ll lose his job.
32. The police who talked to Ted was_________. A. If he works harder B. If he doesn’t works harder
A. pleasant B. worried C. surprised D. small C. Unless he doesn’t work harder D. Unless he works harder
33. Why was Ted very surprised when he heard the news?
A. Because his bicycle was stolen 20 years ago. Choose the word that has main stress placed differently from
B. Because his bicycle was found when he was a boy of the others:
fifteen. 1. a. generous b. suspicious c. constancy d.
C. Because he thought he would never find the bicycle. sympathy
D. Because the bicycle was sent to him by train. 2. a. acquaintance b. unselfish c. attraction d.
34. When was Ted’s bicycle found? humorous
A. Last Tuesday B. Five years ago C. Twenty years agoD.
3. a. loyalty b. success c. incapable d.
Yesterday
sincere
35. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The police asked Ted to go to their station. B. The 4. a. carefully b. correctly c. seriously d.
policeman told Ted the good news 5 personally
days ago. 5. a. excited b. interested c. confident d.
C. Ted is no longer anxious now. D. Ted is 35 years old now. memorable
Choose the correct answer (marked A, B, C or D) to each of
the following questions. 6. a. organise b. decorate c. divorce d.
36. ___________, Bill arrived late. promise
A. In spite of having taken a taxi B. Despite of having taken a 7. a. refreshment b. horrible c. exciting d.
taxi intention
C. Although of having taken a taxi D. Though having taken a
taxi
8. a. knowledge b. maximum c. athletics d. 23. a. optimist b. powerful c. terrorist d.
marathon contrary
9. a. difficult b. relevant c. volunteer d. 24. a. government b. destruction c. contribute d.
interesting depression
10. a. confidence b. supportive c. solution d. 25. a. institute b. consumption c. specific d.
obedient encounter
11. a. whenever b. mischievous c. hospital d. 26. a. tableland b. apparent c. atmosphere d.
separate applicant
12. a. introduce b. delegate c. marvelous d. 27. a. vulnerable b. satelite c. eleven d.
currency element
13. a. develop b. conduction c. partnership d. 28. a. arrival b. technical c. proposal d.
majority approval
14. a. counterpart b. measurement c. romantic d 29. a. empire b. employer c. conductor d.
attractive transitor
15. a. government b. technical c. parallel d. 30. a. celebrate b. fascinating c. survive d.
understand elephant
16. a. Pyramid b. Egyptian c. belongs d. 31. a. habitat b. generate c. canoe d.
century penalty
17. a. construction b. suggestion c. accurate d. hi- 32. a. expression b. decisive c. dependent d.
jacket independence
18. a. dedicate b. impressive c. reminder d. 33. a. decision b. reference c. refusal d.
descendant important
19. a. remember b. company c. technical d. 34. a. cooperate b. permanent c. recognise d.
interview industry
20. a. electric b. computer c. fascinate d. 35. a. attractive b. sociable c. dynamic d.
fantastic conservative
21. a. domestic b. investment c. substantial d. 36. a. entertain b. enjoyable c. anniversary d.
undergo introduce
22. a. confident b. influence c. computer d. 37. a. approval b. attractive c. sacrifice d.
remember romantic
38. a. conical b. ancestor c. ceremony d. 53. a. reference b. accident c. coincide d.
traditional formulate
39. a. romantic b. following c. sumary d. 54. a. deposit b. dramatist c. register d.
physical community
40. a. maintenance b. appearace c. develop d. 55. a. earthquake b. transaction c. applicant d.
different patriot
41. a. contactual b. significant c. Asia d. 56. a. degree b. virtually c. assembly d.
demanding synthetic
42. a. appearance b. measurement c. counterpart d. 57. a. coincide b. community c. conception d.
cultural committee
43. a. majority b. minority c. partnership d. 58. a. envelop b. astronaut c. tuberculosis d.
enjoyable poverty
44. a. marvelous b. argument c. apoplectic d. 59. a. altitude b. recover c. comedy d.
maximum library
45. a. departure b. separate c. neccessary d. 60. a. demonstrate b. beatify c successful d.
wrongdoing comfortable
46. a. attention b. approriate c. terrible d. 61. a. aacountant b. discover c. meessenger d.
non-verbal unlucky
47. according b. informality c. 62. a. marathon b. advertise c. industry d.
expensive d. acceptable conclusion
48. a. assistance b. consider c. politely d. 63. a. subsequent b. undergo c. government d.
compliment enterprise
49. a. mischievous b. family c. supportive d. 64. a. chaotic b. proposal c. occupy d.
suitable production
50. a. memory b. typical c. reward d. 65. a. piano b. policeman c. museum d.
marketing souvenir
51. a. stimulate b. generate c. secure d. 66. a. guarantee b. recommend c. represent d.
estimate illustrate
52. a. politic b. historic c. electric d. 67. a. agency b. memory c. encounter d.
specific influence
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demanding authorship
69. a. encourage b. determine c. emphasize d. 84. a. imaginary b. scientific c. advantage d.
maintenance reviewer
70. a. understand b. grandparents c. family d. 85. a. regulator b. personal c. referee d.
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71. a. essential b. furniture c. opposite d. 86. a. procedure b. indicate c. forefinger d.
fortunate enemy
72. a. crocodile b. corridor c. enormous d. 87. a. opponent b. penalize c. overtime d.
northerly synchronized
73. a. habitat b. pollution c. construction d. 88. a. windsurfing b. equipment c. amatuer d.
extinction national
74. classify b. biologist c. benefit d. 89. a. position b. fingertip c. athletic d.
serious requirement
75. a. endangered b. survival c. commercial d. 90. a. interesting b. surprising c. amusing d.
industry successful
76. a. mosquito b. animal c. crocodile d. 91. a. understand b. engineer c. benefit d.
buffalo Vietnamese
77. a. unnoticed b. reunited c. incredible d. 92. a. applicant b. uniform c. yesterday d.
survival employment
78. a. imagine b. opinion c. incredible d. 93. a. dangerous b. parachute c. popular d.
wilderness magazine
79. a. recommend b. thoroughly c. travelling d. 94. a. comfortable b. employment c. important d.
fascinate surprising
80. a. character b. publisher c. wonderful d. 95. a. elegant b. regional c. musical d.
understand important
81. a. dependable b. reliable c. remarkable d. 96. a. difference b. surbaban c. Internet d.
knowledgeable character
82. a. detective b. romantic c. history d. 97. a. beautiful b. effective c. favourite d.
adventure popular
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99. difficult b. individual c. population d.
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100. a. capital b. tradition c. different d.
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