Đề số 26

SECTION A. LISTENING (4.0P)

SECTION B. PHONETICS (1.0P)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.(0.5p)
1. A. inaudible B. draughty C. astronaut D. launch
2. A. naked B. looked C. booked D. cooked
3. A. confusion B. explosion C. persuasion D. extension
4. A. cathedral B. cloth C. healthy D. whether
5. A. nuclear B. funeral C. upset D. tunic
II. Identify the word whose stressed pattern is different from that of the others (0.5p)
1. A. design B. happen C. solar D. patient
2. A. provide B. machine C. lesson D. consume
3. A. sculpture B. pottery C. pilgrim D. preserve
4. A. determine B. fabulous C. spetacular D. pagoda
5. A. lacquerwave B. entertain C. picturesque D. artisan
SECTION C. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (6.0p)
I. Choose the word, phrase or expression which best completes each sentence. (2.0p)
1. …………….. to the national park before, Sue was amazed to see the geyser.
A. Being not B. Not having been C. Have not been D. Having not been
2. He ...........................flowers on wood.
A. wrote B. cut C. engraved D. did
3. A jellyfish doesn't have..............a mouth or a sense of smell.
A. neither B. either C. so D. such
4. It looked dark and heavy.............it was going to rain.
A. although B. unless C. as if D. whereas
5. This problem is a very common one. ........you do, don't try to remove it yourself.
A. No matter B. Whatever C. However D. Whoever
6. John's flat,....................is in the same block as mine, is much larger.
A. which B. whom C. that D. who
7. There has been a(n)........of the disease in several villages in the north the country.
A. breakout B. outbreak C. breakdown D. breakup
8. He seldom takes part in any of the class activities, ______?
A. doesn’t he B. isn’t he C. is he D. does he
9. I wish there ______ no more wars in the world.
A. are B. have been C. will be D. were
10. The soldiers are made ______ ten miles a day.
A. run B. to run C. running D. ran
11. A: In the past, the healthy lifestyle made girls not worry about getting fat and going on diet.
B: ____________
A. I wish I could go back to that time. B. Really? How ugly!
C. Sure! I can’t imagine that. D. I don’t think so.
12. My favourite poet has ______________ another best-seller of poetry.
A. brought out B. turned out C. carried out D. found out
13. The density of population in Ho Chi Minh City is ____________ that in Dien Bien Phu city.
A. fifth so much as C. 5 times as much as
B. 5 times as many as D. 5 time more than
14. According to studying tips for a test, be sure to find out ahead of time the areas the test will cover and the
_________ of the test to not missunderstand its requirements.
A. format B. review C. feedback D. timeline
15. The fish sauce workshop in Phu Quoc islands has certainly seen better days, but for the appearance of other
brands, it may close down oneday.
A. prosperous B. optimistic C. developing D. unmarkable
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16. Would you like to live in a modern house or a simple but __________ cottage?
A. astounding B. spectacular C. extraordinary D. picturesque
17. The golden dragon _____________ skillfully onto the tile roof of the pagoda
A. to cast B. was casted C. casting D. was cast
18. In the past, only the royal family and officials could enter the citadel, __________ can be wandered through
by tourists now.
A. that B. where C. which D. that
19. After an enormous breakfast at a restaurant in Quy Nhon, you will ___________ to Hue.
A. be driven B. being driven C. have been driven D. drove
20. They didn’t use a rickshaw to go around Hoi An ancient town, ____________.
A. so did I B. I didn’t either C. I didn’t neither D. either did I
II. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the given word. (2.0p)
1. In some areas water has to be boiled to ________ it. (pure)
2. He examined the parcel ________, as he had no idea what it could be. (suspect)
3. How do you ________ the real painting from the fake one? (different)
4. Don’t worry about the volcano. It’s been ________ for years. (act)
5. Leisure habits won’t change much in the ________ future. (see)
6. Jenny is feeling so delighted with her _____________ new hairstyle.(fashion)
7. Her parents have a great _____________ of her passing the exam. (expect)
8. Having a medical degree is better because design ______ wouldn’t find jobs easily.(graduation)
9. You’d concentrate and be self- disciplined to have ___________ skills.(cognition)
10. Local artisans produced ____________ the bricks to restore the Cham tower. (succeed)
III. There are ten errors in the following passage. Underline the errors in each line and correct them.
Write your answers in the numbered spaces. (1.0ps)

0. She passed for the pottery workshop to her son. 0.…down …

1. I’ve looked into the product catalogue and decided to buy the table. 1……………
2. This projector is more user-friendly, but costs two as much as the other one. 2……………
3. Los Angeles is the most populous city in and the first most city in the USA, 3……….….
following behind New York. ……………
4. You are asked to fix a broken bicycle chain and you wonder what to do. You may 4.….…….....
take your temper over on the bicycle. ……………
5. You may feel leave-out when someone comments on your appearance in the time 5……………
of your adolescence.
6. Linda is stressful because she is facing a rainy day tomorrow. 6……………

7. We have understood that protecting natural wonders have many benefits. 7……………
8. I am tired of being told all the time what to do, and when doing it. 8……………
9. In my opinion, Phong Nha cave is enough beautiful to be a world wonder. 9……………
10. There were used to be an increase in road- accidents in the last few years 10……..…….
IV. Give the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets to complete each sentence. (1.0p)
1. Your eyes are red. You ________(cry) ?
2. She said she was delighted that she ___________ (receive) the prize the next Monday.
3. The structure ________ (recognise) by UNESCO is our local man-made wonder.
4. We _______(cook) all day for the party that evening and by eight o'clock we still weren't ready.
5. I forget (tell) you, Jane's got married to Peter.

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6. Thanks to technology, many artifacts _____________(restore) recently for the next generations.
7. Oh, no. Whatever made her _______(decide) to do thing like that?
8. Had it not been for the lack of modern educational equipments, the students in the past ___(study) better
9. When travelling to all over the world, I saw many unaware tourists ________(destroy) historical relics.
10. ____________(Buy) a very nice bunch of flowers, he went straight to her house.
SECTION D: READING (4.0P)
I. Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space given. Write your answer ( A, B, C or
D ) in the numbered box. (1.0p)
Over the past forty years, TV sets have become standard pieces of equipment in (1) ….……. and watching
TV has become a standard activity for many families. Children in our culture grow up and (2) …………. TV in
the morning, in the afternoon, and often in the evening as well. (3) ………… there are many excellent
programs for children, many people think that TV may not be good for them.
(4) ………… TV may be a bad influence (5) ..………. children for three main reasons. (6) ………… some
programs are not good for children to see. For example, there are many police stories on TV: people are killed
(7) …………… guns, knives and even poisons. Some children might think these things could (8) ……..….. to
them at any time. (9) ……….. they can become (10) ………... .
1. A. each of home B. all of homes C. most homes D. almost homes
2. A. to watch B. seeing C. watching D. watch
3. A. Despite B. Yet C. Although D. But
4. A. So that B. Though C. In addition D. In fact
5. A. on B. to C. of D. about
6. A. The first B. Firstly of all C. After all D. First of all
7. A. by B. of C. with D. to
8. A. be B. take place C. happen D. work
9. A. After all B. Therefore C. But D. Whereas
10. A. fearful B. frightened C. frightening D. fearlessness
II. Read the headings (from 1 to 7) and the paragraphs (from A to F) carefully, and then match them
together appropriately. There is one extra. (1.0p)
1. FIND A COLUMNIST
2. MOVE YOUR BODY
3. ENJOY YOURSELF
4. STRIKE A BALANCE
5. LET YOURSELF SHINE
6. SHOW IT OFF
7. GET ENOUGH SHUT-EYE

Adolescence can be affected by stress at one time or another, and it can feel overwhelming. With the
right tools, though, you can learn to manage stress before it takes a toll on your health. Managing daily stress
can also lead to a more overall positive outlook on your life and well-being.
A/_______2_____
Physical activity is one of the most effective stress busters. That doesn’t mean you have to go for a jog if
you hate running. Find activities you enjoy and build them into your routine such as yoga, hiking, biking,
skateboarding or walking. The best types of physical activities are those that have a social component. Whether
you’re into team sports, or prefer kayaking or rollerblading with a friend or two, you’re more likely to have fun
— and keep at it — if you’re being active with friends.
B/ _____________
Between homework, activities and hanging with friends, it can be hard to get enough sleep, especially
during the school week. Ideally, adolescents should get nine hours a night. Most teens, though, are getting less.
According to APA’s Stress in America Survey, teens say they sleep an average of just 7.4 hours on a school
night. That’s unfortunate, since sleep is key for both physical and emotional well-being. To maximize your
chance of sleeping soundly, cut back on watching TV or engaging in a lot of screen time in the late evening
hours. Don’t drink caffeine late in the day and try not to do stimulating activities too close to bedtime.

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C/_____________
School is important, but it’s not everything. When you plan your week, schedule time to get schoolwork
done, but also schedule time to have fun. When it’s time to enjoy yourself, try not to worry about school or
homework. Focus on having fun.
D/_____________
Besides physical activities, find other hobbies or activities that bring you fun. That might be listening to
music, going to the movies or drawing. Make a point to keep doing these things even when you’re stressed and
busy.
E/_____________
Spend some time really thinking about the things you’re good at, and find ways to do more of those
things. If you’re a math ace, you might tutor a younger neighbor who’s having trouble with the subject. If you
are a spiritual person, you might volunteer at your church. If you’re artistic, take a photography class. Focusing
on your strengths will help you keep your stresses in perspective.
F/____________
It’s so much easier to manage stress when you let others lend a hand. Talk to a parent, teacher or other
trusted adult. They may be able to help you find new ways to manage stress. Or they may help put you in touch
with a psychologist who is trained in helping people make healthy choices and manage stress.
III. Read the passage below and fill each blank with one suitable word (1.0p).
Most students, in their own countries have had little opportunity to practice using English. When foreign
learners first have the ( 1 ) ………. to speak to an English-speaking person they may have a shock: they often
( 2 ) ………… great difficulty in understanding. I’ll just mention three of the possible reasons for this.
First, it seems to students that English people speak very quickly. ( 3) ..……… , they speak with a
variety of accents. Third, different styles of speech are used. For all of these reasons ( 4 ) ……….. will have
difficulty, mainly because they lack everyday practice in listening to English people speaking English.
( 5 ) ………….. can a student do then to overcome these difficulties? Obviously, attend English classes
and if a language laboratory is available, use it as ( 6 ) ………… as possible. He should listen to programs in
English on the radio and TV. Perhaps, most important of ( 7 ) ……………… , he should take every opportunity
to meet and speak with native English-speaking people.
In addition, the student probably has difficulty in speaking English fluently. The advice here will seem
( 8 ) ………. to follow but it’s necessary. Firstly, he must simplify what he wants to say so that he can express
himself reasonably and clearly. Secondly, he must try to think in English, ( 9 ) ………… translate from his
mother tongue. This will only begin to take place when his use of English become automatic; using a language
laboratory for listening to as much English as ( 10 ) …………... will help.
IV. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question. (1.0p)

The Cu Chi Tunnels are part of a massive war museum in Ho Chi Minh, which has been preserved by
the government of Vietnam, and turned into a war memorial park with two different tunnel display sites, Ben
Dinh and Ben Duoc. They offer visitors a sneak-peek at the underground life of Vietnamese soldiers back in
1948. The site has over 120km of underground tunnels, with trapdoors, living areas, kitchens, storage facilities,
armoury, hospitals, and command centres. After the war against the French, Vietnamese soldiers expanded the
tunnels and included effective air filtration systems, which helped them survive the Cu Chi carpet-bombings.
The Ben Duoc site contains part of the original tunnel system, while the Ben Dinh site, closer to Saigon urban
sites, has their reconstructions made larger to accommodate tourists. In both sites low-power lights have been
installed in the tunnels to make traveling through them easier, and both sites have displays of the different types
of booby traps that were used. Underground conference rooms where campaigns such as the New Year
Offensive were planned in 1968 have been restored, and visitors may enjoy a simple meal of food
that Vietnamese former soldiers would have eaten.
The Cu Chi Tunnels is now one of Ho Chi Minh’s most iconic attractions. You can enjoy plenty of
activities during your visit. A popular option is following the narrow routes of the underground tunnel. Before
entering the underground tunnels, visitors watch a short film of the Cu Chi Tunnels so that they understand how
the tunnel system works. Parts of Chu Chi Tunnels are also cemented and widened, so that the crawl is less

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harrowing than it would have been in the past. There are emergency exit points every 10 metres for safety. Do
note that the 100-metre crawl through the underground tunnels may be unsuitable if you have breathing
difficulties.
Above-ground attractions include caged monkeys, vendors selling souvenirs, and a shooting
range where visitors can fire a number of assault rifles. Cu Chi Tunnels has considerably changed into a new
image. It is also the ideal place for eco-tourism because of the safe and sound atmosphere.
1. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. A famous historical heritage in the south of Viet Nam.
B. An unforgetable experience in The Cu Chi Tunnels.
C. The Cu Chi Tunnels is invaluable to Ho Chi Minh City.
D. The mark of a heroic time of the nation.
2. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________
A. The New Year Offensive in the 1960s was lauched there.
B. Visitors understand how the tunnel system works because of a short film about it.
C. Visitors can shoot a number of assault rifles in a firing area.
D. The underground tunnels are 100 metres deep.
3. The word “ their” refers to
A. The Cu Chi Tunnels C. The tunnels of Ben Dinh site
B. The tunnels of Ben Duoc site D. Saigon urban sites
4. The tunnels had to be included effective air filtration systems in order to
. A. be the ideal place for eco-tourism
B. rescue the soldiers from saturation bombings
C. avoid breathing difficulties.
D. survive the soldiers from bombings made of carpets.
5. The noun phrase “former soldiers” is closest in meaning to ____________.
A. troopers B. armies C. veterans D. heroes
SECTION E: WRITING (5.0p)
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it. Begin with given words / phrases. (1.0p)

1. Visiting Van Phuc, a craft village, the man wanted to do business with silk products.
Because ________________________________________________________________________.
2. “If I were the president, I would put valuable things in places of high-security.” He said.
He suggests _____________________________________________________________________.
3. As soon as the children came to Bat Trang, they eagerly made pottery by themselves.
No sooner ______________________________________________________________________.
4. “Should I tell my teacher what the naughty boy threatened me?” The teenager wondered.
The teenager wondered ____________________________________________________________.
5. My mother often lighted an oil lamp to do her homework at night.
My mother used ____________________________________________________________________.
6. They didn’t worry about money until they got married and had a baby.
Not until __________________________________________________________________________.
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7. Before she gets her first job next week, she will have been unemployed for over 9 months.
 By the time _____________________________________________________________________.
8. You met my director this morning. She will stop working to take care of her children.
-> My director, whom________________________________________________________________.
9. I would have been a superd weekend if it hadn’t been for the weather.
 But for _________________________________________________________________________.
10. The next generation won’t see the wonder by their own eyes if we don’t preserve it well.
Unless __________________________________________________________________________.
II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it has the same meaning as the original
sentence. Use the word(s) given and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of the given words.
(1.0 p)

1. “You will discuss this subject tomorrow.” the teacher told us. (would)
_________________________________________________________________________.
2. I couldn’t travel to work on time because of the congestion. (prevented)
_________________________________________________________________________.
3. Uncle Ho was born and spent his childhood in Hoang Tru village, Nam Dan. (up)
_________________________________________________________________________.
4. I’m getting depressed! I can’t stand so much pressure. (put)
_________________________________________________________________________.
5. The artisan can make the costume well because of her skillfulness (enough)
_________________________________________________________________________.
6. The boy said that he hadn’t done anything wrong. (denied)
___________________________________________________________________________________
7. “You should relax after a hard day’s work”, the doctor said to him. (take)
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success. (must)
________________________________________________________________________________
9. The thief suddenly realized that the police were watching him. (watched)
__________________________________________________________________________________
10.The report says that the pyramids will deteriorate. (According)
___________________________________________________________________________________
III. Choose one facility which was not available twenty years ago and write a paragraph about 150 – 180
words to describe how students in the past studied without that facility. (3.0p)
In your writing, you should include:
- What facility it is
- What it is used for
- How students did the job in the past when they didn’t have it

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 - How you feel about the change
Đề số 27
A. LISTENING (20 POINTS)

PART 1: Listen to the conversation and complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer.(10pts)

Part 2. You will a man called Paul Hart talking about his trip to Africa with a team of scientists. For each
question, circle the correct answer A, B or C. (5pts)
Part 3. Look at the sentences for this part. You will hear a conversation between a girl called Ella and her father, about the
school holidays. Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct,
choose the letter B for NO.
B: PHONETICS (10 POINTS)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest. (5.0pts)
1. A. relaxed B. reached C. supposedly D. crossed
2. A. machine B. stomach C. architecture D. chorus
3. A. mature B. pasture C. gesture D. creature
4. A. individual B. considerate C. education D. procedure
5. A. laugh B. though C. tough D. enough
II. Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the others.(5.0pts)
1. A. politics B. literature C. chemistry D. statistics
2. A. likeable B. oxygen C. museum D. energy
3. A. apology B. stupidity C. generously D. astronomy
4. A. television B. distinguish C. immediate D. acquaintance
5. A. experience B. introduce C. determine D. appliance
C: LEXICO & GRAMMAR (70 POINTS)
I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. (30pts)
1. She put ______ speaking to him as long as possible.
A. off B. over C. away D. back
2. She ______ her neighbour’s children for the broken window.
A. accused B. complained C. blamed D. denied
3. _____ Internet can be used as _______ means of education and communication.
A. An - a B. The - a C. The - the D.  - a
4. She is traveling to work by bus today because her car is being ______.
A. stopped B. broken C. serviced D. rented
5. Tony’s boss doesn’t want him to _______ a habit of using the office phone for his personal calls.
A. make B. do C. have D. increase
6. My parents were so disappointed when I ______ college.
A. got out of B. fell out of C. dropped out of D. moved out of
7. The noisy children ______ my nerves. I wish they’d quiet down!
A. get out of B. get in C. get into D. get on
8. On the table _______.
A. the disks lay B. did the disks lie C. lay the disks D. lied the disks
9. She wondered _______ her father looked like now after so many years away.
A. how B. whose C. that D. what
10. The company was finally safe ______ bankruptcy.
A. with B. by C. from D. in
11. All the boys are good at cooking, but _______ is as good as the girls.
A. either B. none C. neither D. every
12. The bank is reported in the local newspapers ______ in the broad daylight.
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 A. to be robbed B. robbed
C. to have been robbed D. having been robbed
13. Clothing made of plastic fibers has certain advantages over _______ made of natural fibers like cotton,
wool, or silk.
A. that B. the one C. what D. which
14. The government would be forced to use its emergency powers ______ further rioting to occur.
A. should B. did C. were D. had
15. _______ we have finished the course, we shall start doing more revision work.
A. For now B. Now that C. Ever since D. By now
16. Go on. Tell me the gossips. I’m all _______.
A. full B. head C. eyes D. ears
17. If only motorists _______ drive more carefully.
A. might B. shall C. would D. should
18. He lost control of his temper and ______ his anger.
A. lost sight of B. took note of C. made room for D. gave way to
19. Mr. Nixon refused to answer the questions on the _______ that the matter was confidential.
A. reason B. excuses C. grounds D. foundations
20. _______ at his lessons, he couldn’t catch up with his classmates.
A. Hardly as he worked B. Hard as he worked
C. Hard as he does D. Hard as he was
21. _______ is more interested in rhythm than in melody is apparent from his compositions.
A. That Philip Glass B. Philip Glass, who C. Philip Glass D. Because Philip Glass
22. ______ invisible to the unaided eye, ultraviolet light can be detected in a number of ways.
A. Although is B. Despite C. Even though it D. Although
23. In fact, the criminals _____ in because the front door was wide open and they just walked in.
A. needn’t have broken B. shouldn’t have break
C. didn’t need to break D. couldn’t have broken
24. Nam: In my opinion, computer is one of the most wonderful inventions.
Lan: _______.
A. There is no doubt about it. B. Yes. Congratulations!
C. You shouldn’t have said that. D. Pardon?
25. Nga: Would you mind if I closed the door? It’s too cold outside.
Lan: _______.
A. I’d rather you didn’t. It’s stuffy. B. No, I don’t like.
C. No, never mind. D. Why not do it?
Circle the letter A, ,B, C or D to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each
of the following questions
26. In the twentieth century, drug markedly improved health throughout the world.
A. supposedly B. noticeably C. recently D. consistently
27. The collapse of the stock market in 1929 signaled the beginning of the Depression.

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 A. debt B. rebirth C. rise D. failure
Circle the letter A, ,B, C or D to indicate the words OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each
of the following questions.
28. I didn't think his comments were very inappropriate at the time.
A. correct B. exact C. suitable D. right
29. For example, you can play a ballad, then move on to something more energetic such as rock 'n' roll.
A. languid B. soft C. ill D. slow
30. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
A. made room for B. put in charge of C. lost control of D. got in touch with
II. Complete these following sentences with a suitable preposition.(5pts)
1. Jim was punished because he was disobedient _____ his teacher.
2. Everyone was surprised ______ the referee’s decision.
3. The boy was ashamed _____ his stupid mistake.
4. Young children are very sensitive _____ cold.
5. She raised no objection _____ canceling the meeting.
III. Complete each of the following sentences with one of the phrasal verbs given below ( make any necessary changes) .(5pts)
pass over run out of ease off
pick up knock out
1. It’s pouring. Let’s wait for the rain to ____ before we go shopping.
2. Martin ___ a virus on a trip to Europe last week and is now gravely ill.
3. At the Wimbledon Tennis Championship, the reigning champion was ____ in the first round.
4. Oh dear! We’ve ____ tonic water. I’ll have to have soda instead.
5. John was ___ for promotion, so he decided to leave the company.
IV. Supply the correct form of the word in brackets. (20pts)
Shadow puppetry is a traditional art form that often goes (1. appreciate).......in modem times. A large part of the
(2. appealable).......of puppet shows is the (3. craft).......behind the creation of the actual puppets. In shadow
puppetry, on the other hand, the puppets remain (4. see)......., so the real artistry is in the presentation. The
combination of the puppets’ shape, the background screen, and the light itself creates the overall effect of the
shadow puppet show. The task of the director is to ensure these elements are working together (5.
harmony).......in order to produce the optimal experience for the audience. The screen is the medium through
which the audience experiences the performance, so selecting the best screen is among great (6. essential)........
One unique challenge for the director is that the presentation is two-dimensional. The screen is flat, so puppets
can only move forwards and backwards. Having chosen a screen and designed the set, the next step is to
determine the light that will be used. There are several factors to be considered: (7. intense)......., spread, and
angle. Therefore, finding the optimal (8. combine).......of light, shadow involves careful (9. plan)......and
scrupulous design. Every detail must be controlled in relation to others, making shadow puppetry an art of (10.
precise).......
V. There are 10 mistakes in the below paragraph. Find out the mistakes by underlining them and suggest the
correction as the example. (10pts)
Air pollution are a cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries there have laws limiting the
amount of smoke which factories can produce. Despite there isn't enough information on the effects of smoke in
the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases. The gases from the exhausts of cars
have also increasing air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol products a poisonous gas which often collects
in busy streets surrounding by high buildings. Children who live in areas that there is a lot of lead in the
atmosphere cannot think as quick as other children and are clumsy when they use them hands. There are other
long-term affects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase, the earth's climate may
become warmest. A lot of the ice near the Poles may melt and may cause serious floods.

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 D: READING COMPREHENSION (60 POINTS)
I. Fill in each gap with a suitable word to complete the passage. (20pts)
At sixteen, Henry Vincent was separated from his family as a result of the war. He wandered aimlessly
from one country to another (1) ______ finally settling down in Australia, (2) _____ he was trained as an
electronics engineer. He established his own business but it called for so much work that marriage was out of
the (3) ______ .
His retirement suddenly (4) _____ him realize how lonely he was and he decided to (5) _____ up a
hobby. With his interest in electronics, amateur radio seemed a natural choice. He installed his own equipment
and obtained a licence and his call sign, which is the set of letters and numbers used to identify oneself when
making radio contact (6)_____ other radio amateurs all over the world.
Soon Henry had a great many contacts in far-off places. One in particular was a man in California with
(7) ______ he had much in common. One night the man in California happened to mention the village in
Europe he had come from. Suddenly, Henry realised that this man was, in fact, his younger brother, Peter. At
first, the two brothers were at a (8) ______ for words but then little by little they filled (9) ______ the details of
their past lives and not long afterwards Henry Vincent flew to California to (10) ______ reunited with his
brother.
II. Choose the best answer to complete the text. (20pts)
A surprising number of popular spectator sports, for example, football or baseball, (`) _______ in
Europe or the USA in the 19th century. This did not happen by chance. It was the result of changes in the (2)
______ people lived in those places at that time. Until then more people lived in the country than in towns.
They worked in small groups and had no (3) ______ time off. All this changed with the growth of factories and
industry in the 19th century, first in Europe and then in the USA. For the first time most people began to live in
towns, and they (4) _______ themselves with regular free time. They had more leisure time than (5) ______
before. This resulted (6) _______ the need for the organized entertainment. Suitable games were developed or
invented, typically team games, in which the crowds could (7) ______ sides and become involved. This gave
people some of the entertainment they needed in their free time. The (8) ____ explosion in TV, with the
introduction of satellite and cable channels, has caused an increase in (9) ____ for sports as entertainment. The
money TV has brought to games such as football, tennis, and baseball (10) ____that spectator sports will
certainly go on playing an important part in our lives.
1. A. started B. stemmed C. came D. appeared
2. A. manner B. style C. method D. way
3. A. steady B. square C. regular D. normal
4. A. found B. realized C. presented D. noticed
5. A. just B. having C. ever D. previously
6. A. from B. by C. with D. in
7. A. choose B. take C. select D. decide
8. A. recent B. late C. lately D. later
9. A. need B. requirement C. request D. demand
10. A. signifies B. concludes C. means D. states
III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question. (20pts)
There are many theories about the beginning of drama in ancient Greece. The one most widely
accepted today is based on the assumption that drama evolved from ritual. The argument for this view
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goes as follows, in the beginning, human beings viewed the natural forces of the world, even the
seasonal changes, as unpredictable, and they sought through various means, to control these unknown and
feared powers. Those measures which appeared to bring the desired results were then retained and
repeated until they hardened into fixed rituals. Eventually stories arose which explained or veiled the
mysteries of the rites. As time passed some rituals were abandoned, but the stories, later called myths,
persisted and provided material for art and drama.
Those who believe that drama evolved out of ritual also argue that those rites contained the seed
of theater because music, dance, masks, and costumes were almost always used. Furthermore, a suitable
site had to be provided for performances, and when the entire community did not participate, a clear
division was usually made between the "acting area" and the "auditorium." In addition, there were
performers, and since considerable importance was attached to avoiding mistakes in the enactment of
rites, religious leaders usually assumed that task. Wearing masks and costumes, they often impersonated
other people, animals, or supernatural beings, and mimed the desired effect - success in hunt or battle,
the coming rain, the revival of the Sun - as an actor might. Eventually such dramatic representations
were separated from religious activities.
Another theory traces the theater's origin from the human interest in storytelling. According to
this view, tales (about the hunt, war, or other feats) are gradually elaborated, at first through the use
of impersonation, action, and dialogue by a narrator and then through the assumption of each of the roles by
a different person. A closely related theory traces theater to those dances that are primarily rhythmical and
gymnastic or that are imitations of animal movements and sounds.
1. What does the passage many discuss?
A. The origins of theater B. The role of ritual in modern dance
C. The importanc e of story telling D. The variety of early religious activities
2. The word “they" in line 4 refers to _____ _ .
A. seasonal changes B. natural forces C. theories D. human beings
3. What aspect o f drama does the author discuss in the first paragraph?
A. The reason for dramas often unpredictable
B. The seasons in which dramas were performed
C. The connection between myths and dramatic plots
D. The importance of costumes in early dramas
4 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common element of theater and ritual?
A. Dance B. Costumes C. Music D. Magic
5. The word "considerable" in line 13 is closest in meaning to _____
A. thoughtful B. substantial C. relational D. ceremonial
6. The word "enactment" in line 14 is closest in meaning to _____________ .
A. establishment B. performance C. authorization D. season
7 . The word "they" in line 15 refers to ___________
A. mistakes B . costumes C. animals D. performers
8 . According to the passage, what is the main difference between ritual and drama?
A. Ritual uses music whereas drama does not.
B Ritual is shorter than drama
C. Ritual requires fewer performers than drama.
D. Ritual has a religious purpose and drama does not.
9 . The passage supports which of the following statements?
A. No one really knows how the theater began.
B . Myths are no longer represented dramatically .
C. Storytelling is an important part of dance.
D. Dramatic activities require the use of costumes.
10 . Where in the passage does the author discuss the separation of the stage and the audience?
A. Lines 6-7 B. Lines 10-12 C. Lines 18-19 D. Lines 20-22
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I. Complete the unfinished sentence in such a way that it means nearly the same as the sentence printed
before it.(20pts)
1. Nobody takes them back to the hotel.
 They .......................................................................................................................
2. “If I were you, I wouldn’t drive so fast.” I said to Nam.
 I advised ................................................................................................................
3. He is too young to go to school alone.
 He is not.....................................................................................................................
4. I haven’t heard this song for ten years.
 It is .........................................................................................................................
5. The result of the match was never in doubt.
 At no time .............................................................................................................
6. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
 Had it ....................................................................................................................
7. It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired.
 That old typewriter is not .....................................................................................
8. Mary is the only real friend that Jane has.
 Except ........................................................................................................................
9. It’s your duty to watch the house until I return.
 You are……………………………………………………………………………………
10. He is proud of saving the child from the fierce fire.
 He prides ……………………………………………………………………………
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. (10pts)
1. The lecture is respected by all her colleagues for her professional expertise. ( LOOK)
 All the colleagues ……………………..……………………the lecture for her professional expertise.
2. Typhoid was the cause of many deaths in the last century. ( DIED)
 May people …………………………………………………………….. in the last century.
3. He seems unable to appreciate classical music. ( INCAPABLE)
 He seems ………………………………………………………………… classical music.
4. I hadn’t expected to win that scholarship. ( SURPRISE)
 It came …………………………………………………. to win that scholarship.
5. My friend advised me not to go out with him. ( YOU)
 My friend said to me, “If ……………………………………., I would not to go out with him.”
III. Write a paragraph of about 120 to 150 words on the following topic: (10pts)
Online games should be banned. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Justify your answer.
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Đề số 29
SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)
Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer for each of the following blanks.
1. According to the man, his team lost the first match due to __________.
A. bad weather conditions B. injuries C. poor officiating
2. What reason was NOT mentioned about why his team lost their second game?
A. The referees made some terrible calls against some players.
B. They were disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct.
C. One of their players shot the ball into the wrong goal.
3. The man's team was winning the final match until ___________.
A. the other team made an amazing comeback
B. some of their players were ejected from the game
C. their fans booed the team and left the stadium
Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than three words or
numbers for each answer.
PRESTON PARK RUN
Details of run
Example
Day of Park Run: …….Saturday……
Start of run: in front of the (1) ………
Time of start: (2) ………… am
Length of run: (3)………… kilometers
At end of run: volunteer scans (4) ………………
Best way to register: on the (5)…………………….
Cost of run: (6) £ ……………………..
Volunteering
SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)
Choose the best answer to each question.
16. The information-office at the station ________ that all trains were running about one hour behind time.
A. advertised B. decided C. explained D. promised
17. The house was sold for £60000, which was far more than its real _____.
A. cost B. value C. price D. expense
18. Although I spoke to him many times, he never took any _______.
A. notice B. remark C. warning D. observation
19. When he was a student, his father gave him a monthly ________ towards his expenses.
A. salary B. permission C. allowance D. wage
20. He was a much older tennis player but he had the great ________ of experience.

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 A. advantage B. deal C. help D. value
21. To get my travelers’ cheques I had to ________ a special cheque to the Bank for the total amount.
A. make for B. make off C. make out D. make over
22. Well-mannered children have usually been properly ________ by their parents.
A. raised up B. borne up C. brought up D. put up
23. He said he had every ________ in his secretary; she would do the right thing.
A. confidence B. dependence C. thought D. knowledge
24. I am sorry that I can’t ________ your invitation.
A. take B. except C. agree D. accept
25. I forgot to ________ him to buy some bread.
A. remember B. repeat C. remind D. let
26. ________ what he says, he wasn’t even there when the crime was committed.
A. Following B. Listening to C. According to D. Fearing
27. There is ________ that I may have to go into hospital next week.
A. an opportunity B. bad luck C. a possibility D. fate
28. This young tree could not have been damaged by accident. I believe it was done ________.
A. in fact B. on purpose C. by appointment D. by understanding
29. How much would you ________ for repairing my watch?
A. charge B. cost C. pay D. demand
30. After the battle, the ________ soldiers were helped by those who could walk.
A. damaged B. wounded C. broken D. blessed
31. He hoped the appointment would enable him to gain greater ________ in publishing.
A. experience B. work C. jobs D. employment
32. ________ up children properly is mainly their parents’ duty.
A. growing B. rearing C. breeding D. bringing
33. Science has made great ________ during the past 30 years.
A. increases B. motions C. advances D. advantages
34. Her shoes ________ her gloves; they look very well together.
A. suit B. match C. fit D. compare
35. If you have a ________ to make about the food, I am willing to listen.
A. dislike B. trouble C. complaint D. discontent
Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45. (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete the following sentences.
36. I have just bought a replacement for one of my favorites which ……………….. disappeared. MYSTERY
37. Gift exchange is ………………….. expression of social relations. SIGNIFY
38. I try not to remember this …………… experience that only leaves me with unhappy thoughts. FRIGHTE
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39. The boy ……………….. asked for permission to go out with his friends. REPEAT
40. British Rail apologized for the ……………………. of the 4.20 to Bath. CANCEL
41. He feels sad about his…………………….. result in the examination. SATISFY

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 42. The ………………….. of this factory are widely consumed in this country. PRODUCE
43. You must keep on working with him no matter how much you…………………... AGREE
44. Film festivals are …………………divided into categories like drama, documentary or animation. TYPICAL
45. He enjoyed ……………………. with friends and it cost nothing. SOCIAL
Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Each of the following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them.
46. The 6-year-old boy resembles to his mother some what more than does his older brother.
47. Chemical engineering is based on the principles of physics, chemists, and mathematics.
48. Ancient people made a clay pottery because they needed it for their survival.
49. A paragraph is a portion of a text consists of one or more sentences related to the same idea.
50. Carl Anderson discovered two atomic particles that he identified while studied cosmic rays.
Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55.(1 point - 0.2/ each)
Fill in each of the sentences with correct prepositions.
51. Parents are naturally anxious ……… their children’s safety.
52. In a consumer taste test, Coca-Cola went ………. against Pepsi.
53. Using your cell phone while driving is……….. the law.
54. The scientist made an amazing discovery ……………accident.
55. She ought to be thoroughly ashamed………….. herself - talking to her mother like that!
SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)
Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.
Interpreting the feelings of other people is not always easy, as we all know, and we (56) ________ as
much on what they seem to be telling us, as on the actual words they say. Facial (57) ________ and tone of
voice are obvious ways of showing our (58) ________ to something, and it may well be that we unconsciously
express views that we are trying to hide. The art of being (59) ________ lies in picking up these signals,
realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way. For
example, we may understand that they are in fact (60) ________ to answer our question, and so we stop
pressing them. Body movements in general may also indicate feelings, and interviewers often pay particular
attention to the way a candidate for a job walks into the room and sits down. However it is not difficult to
present the right kind of appearance, while what many employers want to know relates to the candidate’s
character traits, and (61) ________ stability. This raises the awkward question of whether job candidates should
be asked to complete psychological tests, and the further problem of whether such tests actually produce (62)
________ results. For many people, being asked to take part in such a test would be an objectionable (63)
________ into their private lives.
After all, a prospective employer would hardly ask a candidate to run a hundred meters, or expect his or
her family doctor to provide (64) ________ medical information. Quite apart from this problem, can such tests
predict whether a person is likely to be a (65) ________ employee or a values colleague?
56. A. reckon B. rely C. trust D. estimate
57. A. manner B. image C. expression D. looks
58. A. notion B. feeling C. view D. reaction

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59. A. successful B. humble C. good at D. tactful
60. A. hesitant B. reluctant C. tending D. used
61. A. psychological B. physical C. similar D. relevant
62. A. reliable B. predictable C. faithful D. regular
63. A. invasion B. infringement C. intrusion D. interference
64. A. confidential B. secretive C. reticent D. classified
65. A. laborious B. particular C. thorough D. conscientious
Part 2. Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question
Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living things, the crucial
problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of flowing water are rare. And since man’s
inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities of water at frequent intervals, he can scarcely comprehend
that many creatures of the desert pass their entire lives without a single drop.
Uncompromising as it is, the desert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable to withstand its
desiccating effects. No moist-skinned, water-loving animals can exist there. Few large animals are found. The
giants of the North American desert are the deer, the coyote, and the bobcat. Since desert country is open, it
holds more swift-footed running and leaping creatures than the tangled forest. Its population is largely
nocturnal, silent, filled with reticence, and ruled by stealth. Yet they are not emaciated. Having adapted to their
austere environment, they are as healthy as animals anywhere else in the word.
The secret of their adjustment lies in the combination of behavior and physiology. None could survive if,
like mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many would die in a matter of minutes. So
most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool, humid burrows underneath the ground, emerging to hunt
only by night. The surface of the sun-baked desert averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the
temperature is only 60 degrees.
66. The title for this passage could be _____ .
A. D. esert Plants B. Life Underground
C. Animal Life in a Desert Environment D. Man’s Life in a Desert Environment
67. The word inexorable in the passage mostly means _____ .
A. relentless B. full C. demanding D. essential
68. Man can hardly understand why many animals live their whole life in the desert, as _____ .
A. sources of flowing water are rare in a desert
B. water is an essential part of his existence
C. water composes the greater part of the tissues of living things
D. very few large animals are found in the desert
69. The phrase those forms in the passage refers to all of the following EXCEPT _____.
A. water-loving animals B. the coyote and the bobcat
C. moist-skinned animals D. many large animals
70. According to the passage, creatures in the desert _____.
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C. are more active during the day than those in the tangled forest
D. are not as healthy as those anywhere else in the world
71. The author mentions all the following as examples of the behaviour of desert animals EXCEPT ___.
A. they sleep during the day B. they dig home underground
C. they are noisy and aggressive D. they are watchful and quiet
72. The word emaciated in the passage mostly means _____.
A. wild B. cunning C. unmanageable D. unhealthy
73. The word them means
A. animals B. people C. water D. minutes
74. The word burrows in the passage mostly means _____.
A. places where insects or other small creatures live and produce their young”
B. holes or tunnels in the ground made by animals for them to live in
C. structures made of metal bars in which animals or birds are kept
D. places where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found
75. We can infer from the passage that _____ .
A. living things adjust to their environment B. water is the basis of desert life
C. desert life is colorful and diverse D. healthy animals live longer lives
Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each)
Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.
HOMESTAY
When studying a foreign language abroad, a large majority of students choose ‘homestay’
accommodation, living with a (76) …………… family while they attend classes in a nearby language school.
Very (77) …………, however, once lessons have finished, students speak their mother tongue with other class
members of the same nationality. On a Homestay Language International study trip, we ensure total immersion
in the target language environment by arranging accomodation and one-by-one tuition in your teacher’s home,
so that you (78) ………. surrounded by the language during every moment of your stay.
As you are the only student, you can learn (79)……….your own pace, and the lessons are made to suit
your individual interests and objectives. You will also have the chance to (80) …………. fully in your host
teacher’s activities, including trips to places of (81) …………… in the local area. All of our teachers have a
university degree and a relevant (82) ………….qualification, and most have spent much time abroad and they
can understand the needs and concerns of their (83) …………….. guests. Homestay Language International
offers a wide range of general or business courses for young and old alike, with a choice of (84) …………… 80
destinations throughout the world. Whether it’s English in New Zealand, French in Canada or German in
Austria, you can expect a (85) ………….. welcome in a relaxed home environment and an unforgettable study
experience.
SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points)
Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90.(2 point- 0.4/ each)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before
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86. House prices have risen dramatically this year.
 There has ………………………………………………..
87. Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.
@ Elizabeth …………………………………………………………..
88. The garage is going to repair the car for him next week.
@ He is going ……………………………………………..
89. John and Mary moved to Edinburgh twenty years ago.
@ It is ……………………………………………………...
90. He got down to writing a letter as soon as he returned from his work.
@ No sooner …………………………………………………………..
Part 2: Questions from 91 to 92.(2 points - 0.4/ each)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Do not change the word given.
91. Sarah wore dark glasses so that no one could recognize her. avoid
@ Sarah wore ……………………………………………….. recognised.
92. The lecture was cancelled because the professor was ill. called
 They …………………………… because the professor was ill.
93. John never takes any notices what his children say. attention
 John never …………………………………………. what his children say
94. Smoking in the library is forbidden. allowed
 You are …………………………………. in the library.
95. I regret not taking your advice in the first place. followed
 If only …………………………………. in the first place.

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