16 ĐỀ ÔN THI HSG TIẾNG ANH 9VÀO 10 CHUYÊN ANH (MỚI NHẤT 2022) (CÓ ĐÁP ÁN)

16 ĐỀ ÔN THI HSG TIẾNG ANH 9VÀO 10 CHUYÊN ANH (MỚI NHẤT 2022):ENGLISH PRACTICE NO. 1II. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (8 points)Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Circle A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer. (2,5 points)1. Are you sure you can do it on ____________?A. yourselfB. your ownC. dateD. secret2. “Is dinner ready?” “No, Mother is ___________ it ready now.”A. doingB. cookingC. preparingD. getting3. I just can’t __________ that noise any longerA. put up withB. stand in forC. sit outD. stand up to4. You must _____________ these instructions very carefully.A. bring outB. carry outC. carry on D. get up to5. I don’t think we can _____________ him to change it mind.A. makeB. persuadeC. suggestD. insist6. She _____________to tell them where the money was hidden.A. objectedB. rejectedC. refusedD. disagreed7. The players were cheered by their _____________as they came out of the pitch.A. audienceB. supportersC. viewersD. public8. She acted as if she ____________ a clown before.A. has never seenB. not sawC. wouldn’t seeD. had never seen9. It’s about time ____________ care of yourself.A. you tookB. you takeC. to talkingD. you talking10. Most of the computers in the laboratory are __________ now.A. out of orderB. out of workC. out of workingD. out of function11. This picture book, the few pages __________ are missing, is my favorite.A. for whichB. of whichC. of thatD. to which12. I feel it an honour _____________ to speak about the expedition.A. to askB. having askedC. be askedD. to be asked13. He spent ____________ dollars on food and drinks.A. only fewB. only a fewC. very a fewD. only a little14. It’s essential that every student __________ the exam before attending the course.A. passB. passesC. would passD. passed15. Not until 1865__________ the first antiseptic treatment on a compound fracture.A. when Joseph Lister tried B. when did Joseph Lister try C. did Joseph Lister try D. that Joseph Lister tried16. The Ford Theater where Lincoln was shot ____________.A. must restoreB. must be restoringC. must have been restored D. must restored17. John said that he __________ her since they__________.A. hasn’t met – graduated B. hadn’t met – had graduated C. hasn’t met – have graduated D. hadn’t met graduated18. There’s a__________ going round that the boss is getting married.A. gossip B. news C. rumour D. word19. I didn’t know you were asleep. Otherwise, I _________so much noise when I came in.A. didn’t make B. wouldn’t make C. couldn’t make D. wouldn’t have made20. Peter always tells _________truth. He never tells _________lies.A. the the B. a  C.   D. the 21. Id prefer to stay at home tonight _________ to the cinema. A. rather than go B. rather than would go C. rather than will goD. rather than went22. _________, they would have had what they wanted.A. Supposing they were arriving at the fair earlyB. If they arrived at the fair early

ENGLISH PRACTICE NO II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (8 points) Part 1: Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Circle A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer (2,5 points) Are you sure you can it on ? A yourself B your own C date D secret “Is dinner ready?” - “No, Mother is _ it ready now.” A doing B cooking C preparing D getting I just can’t that noise any longer! A put up with B stand in for C sit out D stand up to You must _ these instructions very carefully A bring out B carry out C carry on D get up to I don’t think we can _ him to change it mind A make B persuade C suggest D insist She _to tell them where the money was hidden A objected B rejected C refused D disagreed The players were cheered by their _as they came out of the pitch A audience B supporters C viewers D public She acted as if she a clown before A has never seen B not saw C wouldn’t see D had never seen It’s about time care of yourself A you took B you take C to talking D you talking 10 Most of the computers in the laboratory are now A out of order B out of work C out of working D out of function 11 This picture book, the few pages are missing, is my favorite A for which B of which C of that D to which 12 I feel it an honour _ to speak about the expedition A to ask B having asked C be asked D to be asked 13 He spent dollars on food and drinks A only few B only a few C very a few D only a little 14 It’s essential that every student the exam before attending the course A pass B passes C would pass D passed 15 Not until 1865 the first antiseptic treatment on a compound fracture A when Joseph Lister tried B when did Joseph Lister try C did Joseph Lister try D that Joseph Lister tried 16 The Ford Theater where Lincoln was shot A must restore B must be restoring C must have been restored D must restored 17 John said that he her since they A hasn’t met – graduated B hadn’t met – had graduated C hasn’t met – have graduated D hadn’t met -graduated 18 There’s a going round that the boss is getting married A gossip B news C rumour D word 19 I didn’t know you were asleep Otherwise, I _so much noise when I came in A didn’t make B wouldn’t make C couldn’t make D wouldn’t have made 20 Peter always tells _truth He never tells _lies A the- the B a-  C  -  D the - 21 I'd prefer to stay at home tonight _ to the cinema A rather than go B rather than would go C rather than will go D rather than went 22 _, they would have had what they wanted A Supposing they were arriving at the fair early B If they arrived at the fair early C Unless they arrived at the fair early enough D Had they arrived at the fair early 23 It is necessary to be careful _ your career A when choosing B when you will choose C when you chose D when you have chosen 24 _ is the most important thing I want to know when living far from them A What are my parents B My parents are C How my parents are D That my parents are 25 _that she burst into tears A Such her anger was B She was so anger C So angry she was D Such was her anger Part 2: Write the correct form of each bracketed word (of the following passage) in the space provided in the column on the right The first one has been done as an example (2,0 points) MEMORIES I have never forget the most (0 wonder) moment in our career when we were given the highest score for our (1.perform) in the ice-skating championship (2.compete) at Helsinki We received the (3.believe) score of nine marks of 6.0, which was the maximum score that could be given The (4.long) of time that we had spent practicing our dance routine finally paid off The (5.difficult) that we had found with some of the (6.music) pieces we had chosen was soon overcome and becoming (7.fame) was only a matter of time Those were the (8.excite) days of being young and (9.optimism) about everything and having the feeling that our (10.popular) would never lessen wonderful ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… ……………… 10 ……………… Part 3: In the text below some lines are correct but some have a word that should not be there Indicate the correct lines with a tick ( ) For the incorrect lines, write the words that should not be there (1,5 points) A VACATION IN SCOTLAND Some friends of mine decided to go on holiday to Scotland They asked me if I was wanted to go too but I had already arranged to go to Italy I told them so that I had been to Scotland before, so they asked me to give them some ideas I advised them to take up warm clothes and raincoats " If I were like you, I'd always carry umbrellas!" I told them " I doubt that whether you'll have any sunny days." I didn't see them again until was after their holiday They were all very sun-tanned, and they told to me that they had had very hot weather " If we had been taken your advice, we wouldn’t have made a terrible mistake," they said "Luckily we were told us before we left that it was very hot in Scotland It is said to they have been the hottest summer ever! 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part 4: Fill in each blank with ONE suitable world Write your answers in the spaces provided below the passage (2,0 points) Neil Armstrong is an American (1) He is known as the first man to walk on the (2) Armstrong was born (3) August 5th, 1930 in Wapokoneta in Ohio From 1949 to 1952, he worked (4) a pilot in the United States Navy In 1962, he joined the NASA astronaut programs On July 20th 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to step on the moon’s (5) Armstrong received his M.S from the University of Southern California in 1970 He resigned from NASA a year later and (6) 1971 to 1979, he taught at the University of Cincinnati In 1986, Armstrong was (7) vice chairman of the committee (8) investigated the space shuttle Challenger disaster Armstrong is also well-known for (9) he said as he stepped onto the surface of the moon: “That’s one small step (10) man, one giant leap for mankind.” Your answers: …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… …………… 10 …………… III READING COMPREHENSION: (6 points) Part 1: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer (2,0 points) Few people now question the reality of global warming and its effects on the world's climate Many scientists (1) _ the blame for recent natural disasters on the increase (2) _ the world's temperatures and are convinced that, more than ever before, the Earth is at (3) _ from the force of the wind, rain and sun (4) _ to them, global warming is making extreme weather events; such as hurricanes and droughts, even more (5) _ and causing sea levels all around the world to (6) _ Environmental groups are putting (7) _ on governments to take action to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide which is given (8) _ by factories and power plants, thus attacking the problem at its source They are in (9) _ of more money being spent on research into solar, wind and wave energy devices, which could then replace existing power stations Some scientists, (10) _, believe that even if we stopped releasing carbon dioxide and other gases into the atmosphere tomorrow, we would have to wait several hundred years to notice the results Global warming, it seems, is to stay A give B put C take D have A in B at C by D to A threat B danger C risk D harm A Concerning B Regarding C Depending D According A strike B strong C severe D heavy A raise B arise C lift D rise A force B pressure C persuasion D encouragement A off B away C up D over A belief B request C favor D suggestion 10 A because B however C despite D although Part 2: Read the passage carefully Then choose the item that best answers each of the questions below Circle A, B, C, or D to indicate your choice (1,0 points) The invention of the electric telegraph gave birth to the communications industry Although Samuel B Morse succeeded in making the invention useful in 1837, it was not until 1843 that the first telegraph line of consequence was constructed By 1860, more than 50,000 miles of lines connected people east of the Rockies The following year, San Francisco was added to the network The national telegraph network fortified the ties between East and West and contributed to the rapid expansion of the railroads by providing an efficient means to monitor schedules and routes Furthermore, the extension of the telegraph, combined with the invention of the steam-driven rotary printing press by Richard M Hoe in 1846, revolutionized the world of journalism Where the business of news gathering had been dependent upon the mail and on hand-operated presses, the telegraph expanded the amount of information a newspaper could supply and allowed for more timely reporting The establishment of the Associated Press as a central wire service in 1846 marked the advent of a new era in journalism The main topic of the passage is _ A the history of journalism B the origin of the national telegraph C how the telegraph network contributed to the expansion of railroads D the contributions and development of the telegraph network According to the passage, how did the telegraph enhance the business of news gathering? A By adding San Francisco to the network B By allowing for more timely reporting C By expanding the railroads D By monitoring schedules and routes for the railroads The author’s main purpose in this passage is to _ A compare the invention of the telegraph with the invention of the steam-driven rotary press B propose new ways to develop the communications industry C show how the electric telegraph affected the communications industry D criticize Samuel B Morse It can be inferred from the passage that _ A Samuel Morse did not make a significant contribution to the communications industry B Morse’s invention did not immediately achieve its full potential C The extension of the telegraph was more important than its invention D Journalists have the Associated Press to thank for the birth of the communications industry The word “Rockies” refers to _ A a telegraph company B the West Coast C a mountain range D a railroad company Part 3: Choose the word that best fits each of the blanks in the following passage Circle A, B, C or D to indicate your answer (2,0 points) Choosing clothes can be difficult Some people want to be fashionable, but they don’t want to look exactly (1) everybody else Not all clothes are (2) _ for work or school, perhaps because they are not (3) _ enough, or simply not comfortable It is easy to buy the (4) _ size, and find that your trousers are too tight, especially if you are a little bit (5) _ Very (6) clothes make you fell slim, but when they have (7) _ in the washing machine, then you have the same problem! If you buy light cotton clothes, then they might not be (8) enough for winter If your shoes are not (9) , and if you aren’t (10) for the cold, you might look good, but feel terrible! A alike B like C similar D same A fitted B suitable C comfort D equal A formal B strict C uniform D suited A false B mistake C wrong D error A slim B overweight C thin D enormous A loose B lose C loosened D lost A lessened B reduced C decreased D shrunk A warm B cold C hot D cool A tight B enclosed C firm D waterproof 10 A worn B clothed C dressed D fitted Part 4: Read the passage below carefully Then choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Circle A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer (1,0 points) Herman Melville, an American author best known today for his novel Moby Dick, was actually more popular during his lifetime for some of his other works He traveled extensively and used the knowledge gained during his travels as the basis for his early novels In 1837, at the age of eighteen, Melville signed as a cabin boy on a merchant ship that was to sail from his Massachusetts home to Liverpool, England His experiences on this trip served as a basis for the novel Redburn (1849) In 1841, Melville set out on a whaling ship headed for the South Seas After jumping ship in Tahiti, he wandered around the islands of Tahiti and Moorea This South Sea island sojourn was a backdrop to the novel Omoo (1847) After three years away from home, Melville joined up with a U.S naval frigate that was returning to the eastern United States around Cape Horn The novel White Jacket (1850) describes this lengthy voyage as a navy seaman With the publication of these early adventure novels, Melville developed a strong and loyal following among readers eager for his tales of exotic places and situations However, in 1851, with the publication of Moby Dick, Melville's popularity started to diminish Moby Dick, on one level the saga of the hunt for the great white whale, was also a heavily symbolic allegory of the heroic struggle of humanity against the universe The public was not ready for Melville's literary metamorphosis from romantic adventure to philosophical symbolism It is ironic that the novel that served to diminish Melville's popularity during his lifetime is the one for which he is best known today According to the passage, Melville's early novels were _ A published while he was traveling B completely fictional C all about his work on whaling ships D based on his travel experience In what year did Melville's book about his experiences as a cabin boy appear? A 1837 B 1841 C 1847 D 1849 The word "basis" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A background B message C bottom D dissertation According to the passage, Moby Dick is _ A a romantic adventure B a single-faceted work C a short story about a whale D symbolic of humanity fighting the universe The passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on A nineteenth-century novels B American history C oceanography D modem American literature IV WRITING (4 points) Part 1: Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the sentence before it (2,0 points) Tom arrived late and started complaining  Not only She was sorry that she hadn't applied for the job in the library She regretted People used to think that the earth was flat It I'd like to visit India more than any other country in the world  It's India People say that the driver was listening to his walkman at the time of the crash The driver Thanks to the improvement in export sales, the company has had a successful year Without I'm sorry I didn't go to your birthday party last night I wish Collecting stamps from foreign countries is one of Jane's interests  Jane is They are going to repair our car next week We 10 I haven't seen him and I haven't heard him speak either Neither Part Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one (1,0 points) The student next to me kept chewing gum That bothered me a lot A The student next to me kept chewing gum, that bothered me a lot B The student next to me kept chewing gum, which bothered me a lot C The student next to me kept chewing gum bothering me a lot D The student next to me kept chewing gum bothered me a lot Transportation has been made much easier thanks to the invention of cars However, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution A The invention of cars has made transportation much easier, but cars are among the greatest contributors of air pollution B Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, people use cars to contribute to the pollution of air C Although the invention of cars has made transportation much easier, cars are the greatest contributor of air pollution D However easier the invention of cars has made transportation, it is cars that are among the greatest contributors of air pollution He was suspected to have stolen credit cards The police have investigated him for days A He has been investigated for days, suspected to have stolen credit cards B Suspecting to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days C Having suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days D Suspected to have stolen credit cards, he has been investigated for days The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room He opened the window A The man wanted to get some fresh air in the room because he opened the window B The man opened the window in order to get some fresh air in the room C The man got some fresh air in the room, even though he opened the window D Having opened the window, the room could get some fresh air The plan may be ingenious It will never work in practice A Ingenious as it may be, the plan will never work in practice B Ingenious as may the plan, it will never work in practice C The plan may be too ingenious to work in practice D The plan is as impractical as it is ingenious Part 3: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first meaning Using the word given in block letters, and this word MUST NOT be changed in any way (1,0 points) He recommended me for the position, which was very nice of him (kind) It ……………………………………………………………….for the position It was childish of him not to accept my apologies (refused) He ……………………………………………………………… of him He was born in London fifty years ago (city) London ……………………………………………………………….fifty years ago Can you tell me who the owner of that car is, please? (belongs) Can you tell me ………………………………………………………………., please? My grandfather died in the early hours (passed) My grandfather ……………………………………………………………….night THE END KEYS II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (8 points) Part 1: 25 x 0,1 = 2,5 B D A B B Part 2: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 C B D A 10 A performance difficulty 11 B 12 D 13 B 14 A 15 C competition musical optimistic 16 C 17 D 18 C 19 D 20 D unbelievable famous 10 popularity 21 A 22 D 23 A 24 C 25 D length exciting Part 3: 15 x 0,1 = 1,5 like 11 been was that 12 13 us so was 14 they up 10 to 15 Part 5: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 astronaut from moon appointed on that/which as what surface 10 for III READING COMPREHENSION (6 points) Part 1: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 B D A B C A D C C 10 B B C B C B D A A C D B 10 C D A D A Part 2: x 0,2 = 1,0 D Part 3: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 B A Part 4: x 0,2 = 1,0 D IV WRITING (4 points) Part 1: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 Not only did Tom arrive late, but he (also) started complaining./(as well) She regretted not having applied for the job in the library It used to be thought that the earth was flat It's India that I’d like to visit most/ more than any other country in the world The driver is said to have been listening to his walkman at the time of the crash Without the improvement in export sales, the company wouldn't have had a successful year I wish I had gone to your birthday party last night Jane is interested in collecting stamps from foreign countries We are going to have/get our car repaired next week 10 Neither have I seen him nor have I heard him speak Part 2: x 0,2 = 1,0 B C D B 5.A Part 3: : x 0,2 = 1,0 It was very kind of him to recommend me for the position He refused to accept my apologies, which was childish of him London is the city where/in which he was born fifty years ago Can you tell me who/whom this car belongs to, please? (or Can you tell me to whom this car belongs, please?) My grandfather passed away during the night THE END ENGLISH PRACTICE A pronunciation (10 points) I Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that has the underlined part pronunced differently from the others in each group (5 points) A clerk B terse C term D jerk A mouths B paths C months D wreaths A vehicle B rhythm C exhume D behold A dormitory B information C organization D forward A food B shoot C shook D spool II Choose the word (A, B, C or D) whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others (5 points) A philosopher B patriot C atmosphere D habit A pollute B severe C tragic D humane A economical B personality C preparatory D entertaiment A interrupt B interview C intervene D interstellar A mechanic B terrific C Arabic D Pacific B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (40 points) I Choose the best answers to completes each sentence (10 points) I am afraid that these regulations have to be with A complied B provided C faced D met His business is growing so fast that he must take more workers A up B on C in D over The police must now the escaped convict in the surrounding countries A search B be in search C look after D look for You are late again, please try to be in the future A accurate B punctural C efficient D reliable Edward has found a bigger flat and is move into it A near to B ready for C on the way D about to All the applicants for the post are thoroughly for their suitability A searched B investigated C vetted D scrutinized every part of the world has experienced an earthquake in recent years A Most B Almost C Each D Nearby He didn’t know anyone at the wedding than the bridge and groom A other B expect C rather D apart When Bill saw my new car, he was with envy A blue B green C yellow D white 10 He was holding a tiny bird in the of his hand A thumb B hole C shin D palm II Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets (10 points) The man at the corner table (glance) _ my way to see if I (listen) _ When I (look) _ at my suitcase, I could see that somebody (try) to open it I don’t know what’s the matter with him He (act) _ funny since you (be) _ away Scarcely they (move) _ into the new house when their friends (come) _ in Just as I (wonder) what to next, the phone (ring) _ III Give the correct form of the verbs to complete the passage (10 points) In some areas water has to be boiled to it (pure) He examined the parcel , as he had no idea what it could be (suspect) How you the real painting from the fake one ? (different) Don’t worry about the volcano It’s been for years (act) Leisure habits won’t change much in the future (see) The conditions in the man’s prison were (human) I object strongly to the of sport (commerce) A list of events for the autumn is being prepared (come) Most people who work feel that they are (pay) 10 They frequently the traffic as they march through the streets (mobile) IV Fill in each blank with a suitable prepostion (10 points) If she takes the job of director, she will have to work harder The government put the rebellion with great severity There was a man giving leaflets outside the church I can’t make the postmark on the letter, it looks like Basing stoke If he refuses to fall my phans I can probably find someone more cooperative Diana showed a complete disregard her own safety We walked on tiptoe fear of being discovered Mary broke down tears when we told her about the accident The car pulled beside me and the driver asked me the way to the post office 10 I had to send an electrician to mend the switch C READING (30 points) I Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each question (5 points) Man is a land animal, but he is also closely tied to the sea Throughout history the sea has served the need of man The sea has provided man with food and a convenient way to travel to many parts of the world Today, nearly two thirds of the world’s population live within 80 kms of the sea coast In the modern technological world, the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive Resources on land are beginning to be used up The sea, however, still can be hoped to supply many of man’s needs The list of riches of the sea yet to be developed by man’s technology is impressive Oil and gas explorations have been 10 Yours faithfully, Pham Thanh Thuy III 10 points Task fulfillment: 6.0 points + Complete the task with relevant information + Well-organized Language: (4.0 points) + appropriate vocabulary + correct grammar + punctuation / spelling ENGLISH PRACTICE SECTION I – PHONETICS I.Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest in the same line ( 5p) A regards B solutions C wonders D interests A secure B.interrupt C.public D tunnel A thesis B lease C invest D unwise A massive B angel C change D slang A washed B believed C caused D asked II Pick out the word that has the stress syllable differently from that of the other words.(5p) 1.A campaign B expand C survey D respect A.effective B performance C promotion D.relevant 3.A eradicate B illiterate C universal D activity A consider B educate C populous D mountainous A gradual B.technique C ethnic D province SECTION II- VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I Choose the best option ( A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence below and write your answers in the answer sheet.( 20p) I shall the job to the best of my ……………… A capacity B ability C knowledge D talent The judge …………… the pedestrian for the accident A accused B charge C blamed D sued There has been a great ……………… in his English A escalation B increase C improvement D rise The woman said, “ This carpet was made …………… , so it is expensive” A by hand B the the hand C by hands D by our hands ………… of the shop, my friend Roger went in A Coming out B On coming out C When coming out D As I came Helen asked me …………… The film called “ Star Wars” A have I seen B have you seen C if I had seen D if had I seen ………… the fighting stopped, travel across country has been quite safe A When B Since C After which D Unless You are going to come to the party, …………… ? A aren’t you B you C will you D won’t you The librarian went to look in the cupboard ………… rare books were kept A which B where C that D there 10 Armed terrorists are reported to have ……… the Embassa A.taken up B taken to C taken over D taken in to 94 11 He always did well at school ………… having his early education disrupted by illness A on account of B in spite of C in addition to D.even though 12 After I ………… finished working, I switched off the machine A have B had C having D to have 13 Before he got married, Danny always went out on Saturday nights He never …… stay in A would B use to C used to D is used to 14 The beach was so crowded the other day that we…… difficulty finding an empty spot A have B have had C had D have been having 15 The commander gave an ………… talk to his men A encouraged B encouragement C encouraging D encouragingly 16 The students were slow to catch ………… , but gradually they began to understand A in B on C away D set 17 The burglar ………… to open a window at the back of the house A succeeded B managed C forced D discovered 18 Visitors are ……… to beware of pickpockets A commanded B informed C notified D.advised 19 “ I really don’t like the idea.” – “ Neither ………… I.” A like B don’t C nor D 20 He looked forward to ………… his first pay packet A received B have received C be receiving D receiving II Give the correct forms of the words in brackets to complete the blank space Write your answers in the answer sheet ( 10p) 1.The principal said some ………… Words to the pupils before the exam COURAGE 2.Jim is very disorganized and not very …………… BUSINESS My ………… for your skill is great ADMIRE Lastly, there must be a perfect …………… between friends, sympathy with each other’s aims, likes, joys, sorrows, pursuits and pleasures SYMPATHETIC 5.The government has promised to deal with the problem of ………… among young people EMPLOY As she is so ………… with her present job she has decided to leave SATISFACTION She is one of the greatest …………… to appear in this theatre PERFORM There’s a lot of …………… in the show business COMPETE This matter is very ………… Don’t discuss it outside the office CONFIDENCE 10 The weather was terrible, so we had a very ……… holiday PLEASE III.Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense/ form.( 10p) 1.I couldn’t resist ( laugh) …………… at the way he ( answer) ………… my question He ( work) ………… as a cashier for twenty- five years Then he (retire) ……… and ( go) ………………… to live in the country The meat( taste) ……………… better if it ( not cook) …………………… so long She was sure that she ( slip) …… out of the house unnoticed while the others (dance) ……………… There ( be) ………………… great changes in our village in the past few years IV There is one mistake in each of the following sentences Find and correct it.( 5p) 1.I was the last person hearing about that accident He objected for his secretary’s coming to work late For such an experiece and able teacher, discipline was not a problem He looks remarkable like his father It was so bad weather that we couldn’t go out SECTION III – READING 95 I.Read the following passage carefully Decide whether the statements are True or False, and then answer the questions below The first publicly supported secondary school in the United States was Bostob Latin School, founded in 1635 But until the late 19th century secondary education was most conducted by private tutors or privately supported academies The rise in American high school attendance was one of the most striking developments in U.S education during the 20th century From 1900 to 2000 the percentage of teenagers who graduated from high school increased from about percent to about 88 percent High school attendence grew because more and more students regarded additional schooling as the key to succeeding in an increasinglyurban and industrialized society In addition, after the introduction of strict child labor laws in the early 20 th century,fewer teenagers entered the workforce than they had previously, which gave them the time to attend school School provided teenagers with an acceptable alternative to labor that gave meaning to their lives before they entered the workforce, established a family, or began college As the 20th century progressed, most states enacted legislation extending compulsory education laws to the age of 16 Most students found it more enjoyable- and more profitable in the long run- to stay in school beyond the legal limits than to leave, or drop out, before graduating The 20th century high school was a uniquely American invention More than elementary schools or colleges, high schools demonstrated the American faith that concerns High schools provided supervision and a place for youth to experience adolescence with friends They also sought to give students education to meet the practical demands of everyday life, to get a job, or to go on to more education A Decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F).(5p) The secondary school system in the United States had not developed well until the late 19th century More and more students ragarded secondary schooling as the key to their success in life Secondary education is the good choice before they enter the workforce, establish a family, or begin college High school is not a good place to make friends Most states passed laws extending compulsory education beyond the age of 16 B Answer the following questions.(5) What was the first publicly supported secondary school in the United States? …………………………………… ………………………………………………………… 2.What did the percentage of teenagers who graduated from high school increase from 1900 to 2000? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… What did school provide teenagers in the early 19th century? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… How did most students feel about schools in the 20th century? ………………………………………………………………………………………………… What did secondary education prepare for students? II Read the passage below and choose one correct anwer for each question.(5) Trees have developed special talents for surviving in the desert Like the cactus, they, too, have water reservoirs in their trunks or in their sterms below the ground The most stoical desert trees have sparse, leathry, or spiky foliage or may even dispense with leaves completely, as the cactus does Many are protected by thorns In the most inhospitable areas of the American Southwest, the spiny mesquite or screw bean survives- even in Death Valley In the waterless places of Arabia the nibq struggles against adversity where the dates can not grow “ with their feet in water and their heads in the fires of heaven”, and produces a fruit, the dom, so profusely that passers- by are allowed to shake the small berries from the branches 1.We would not expect a tree in the desert…………………… A to have branches C to have water reservoir B to live for a long time D to have numerous leaves The nibq is a desert tree ………………………… A which is similar to the date tree C that scarcely produces a fruit, the dom 96 B found in some areas of Arabia D that has a hard time fighting the weather condition As used in this passage “stoical” means ………………… A succulent C showing indifference to ouside conditions B able to hold water D heavily built at the base of the trunk What is the main idea of this passage? A Some trees have developed special talents to adapt to the desert B Most deserts trees have spiky trees C Several deserts have desert trees In developing this passage, the author uses …………………… A cause and effect C logical reasoning from fact B contrast D examples and comparisons III Complete the following passage with some of the given words Do not use any word more than one (10p) damage bottle banks exhaust fumes wildlife conservation Recycle public transport greenhouse effect packaging energy campaign fuel Here are some suggestions for practical ……………(1) Use less ……….(2) at home and at work Persuade governments to pay for research into alternative (3) ………… source like solar power (4) …………… paper, glass, metal, plastic and batteries as much as possible As for (5) ………………… for glass recycling at local supermarkets Walk, cycle or use …………(6) if possible, to cut down on car ……….(7), which contribute to the (8) ……………… (9)………………… for a public transport systems to be improved Join one of the many pressure groups which work to protect ……… (10) and the countryside Section IV – writing I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (10 points) “ I’m sorry that I broke the glass”, said Peter - Peter apologised ……………………………………………………………………… A I was drowning, but he saved me - If he…………………………………………………………………………………… Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglar left the building No sooner ……………………………………………………………………………… I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home - I’d rather ……………………………………………………………………………… I’ve never met such a famous person before - It’s ……………………………………………………………………………………… I started work for the company a year ago - I’ve been ……………………………………………………………………………… “ You stole my best cassette, Amanda”, said William - William accused ……………………………………………………………………… Your car might break down on the rough mountain road so take plenty of spare parts - In case ………………………………………………………………………………… Without this treatment, the patient would have died 97 - If the patient …………………………………………………………………………… 10 “ Can I have a new bicycle?” said Ann to her - Ann asked ……………………………………………………………………………… II Writing an essay (10p) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement “ T.V is bad for children” ? Write an essay of about 150- 200 words to support your points THE END _ 98 KEYS SECTION I: Phonetics (10 points) I A (1p for correct answer X = points) D A D B (1p for correct answer X = points) 1.C 2.D 3.C SECTION II: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR I (1p for correct answer X 15 = 15 points) C B 4.A 5.B 1.B C C A D C B A B 10 C 11 B 12 B 13 C 14 C 15 C 16.B 17.B 18 D 19.D 20.D II ( 1p for correct answer X 10 = 10 points) Encouraging Dissatisfied Businesslike Performers Admiration Competition Sympathy Confidential Unemployment 10 Unpleasant III (10 points): 1p/ each correct answer laughing / answered had been working/ retired/ went would have tasted/ hadn’t been cooked had slipped/ were dancing have been IV (5 points): 1p/ each correct answer hearing → to hear for → to experience → experienced remarkable → remarkably so → such SECTION III reading I (10 points): pts/ each correct answer A 1.T T 3.T 4.F 5.F B Comprehension questions It was Boston Latin School, founded in 1635 It increased from about percent to about 88 percent School provided teenagers with an acceptable alternative to labor that gave meaning to their lives They found it more enjoyable and more profitable in the long run They gave students education to meet the practical demands of everyday life, to get a job, or to go on to more education 99 II (5 points): 1p/ each correct answer D B C 4.A D III (10 points): 1pts/ each correct answer conservation public transport fuel exhaust fumes energy greenhouse effect recycle campaign bottle banks 10 wildlife SECTION IV : WRITING I ( 1p for correct answer X 10 = 10 points) Peter apologised for breaking the glass If he hadn’t saved me, I would have drowned No sooner had the burglar left the building than someone rang the alarm I’d rather go out for a meal than stay at home It’s the first time I’ve ever met such a famous person I’ve been working for the company for a year/ since last year William accused Amanda (her) of stealing/ having stolen his best cassette In case your car break down on the rough mountain road, take plenty of spare parts If the patient hadn’t followed this treatment, he would have died 10 Ann asked her mother if/ whether she could have a new bicycle II 10 points Gợi ý cách cho điểm: Form: an essay (2points) + Easy to read + Coherent Content: ( points) +Successful fulfillment of the task Language: ( points) + Appropriate vocabulary (1 point ) + Suitable connectors (0.5 point ) + Correct grammar (2 points ) + Punctuating/ Spelling (0.5 point) B HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM Tổng tồn 100 points Bài thi tính thang điểm 20 Tổng số điểm học sinh làm Điểm thi = ENGLISH PRACTICE Part I: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D Our holiday was _ by the weather A spoilt B damaged C overcome D wasted The _ charged by the architect for the plans of the new building were unusually high A hire B price C fees D sum He _ his son of the dangers of driving too fast in his new car A warned B remembered C threatened D concerned 100 The child was _ by a lorry on the safety crossing in the main street A knocked out B run across C run out D knocked down When Ali arrived in London he spent all his time _ and visited all the important museums and buildings A sight-seeing B traveling C looking D touring If you want a cheap air ticket you must _ well in advance A book B engage C reserve D buy His sister was full of _ for the way in which he had so quickly learned to drive a car A pride B admiration C surprise D jealousy He asked if we would _ to share the room A accept B consider C agree D approve I wondered whether you would like to _ to the theater tomorrow A visit B go away C go out D walk out 10 _ I would like to say how pleased I am to be here A Primarily B Foremost C Earliest D First 11 The independent arbitrator managed to _ the confrontation between the union and the employers A refuse B confuse C refute D defuse 12 When I heard the footsteps behind me I was _ that I would be attacked A horrified B terror-struck C terrorized D terrified 13 His illness made him _ of concentration A incompetent B unable C incapable D powerless 14 Has the committee _ a decision yet? A done B made C arrived D voted 15 I am a bit hungry I think _ something to eat A I’ll have B I’ll be having C I’m going to have D I’m having 16 What you plan to when you _ your course at college? A finish B will finish C have finished D is going to finish 17 Where _? Which hairdresser did you go to? A did you cut your hair B have you cut your hair C did you have cut your hair D did you have your hair cut 18 ‘Shall I stay here?’ ~ ‘I’d rather _ with us’ A you come B you to come C you would come D you came 19 I _ saying what I think A believe B believe in C believe for D believe when 20 Somebody ran in front of the car as I was driving Fortunately I _ just in time A could stop B could have stopped C managed to stop D must be able to stop Part II: The passage below contains 10 mistakes Underline the mistakes and write their correct forms in the space provided in the column on the right (0) has been done as an example Traditional, mental tests have been divided into two types traditional → traditionally Achievement tests are designed to measure acquiring skills and _ knowledge, particularly those that have been explicitness taught _ The proficiency exams required by few states for high school _ graduation are achievement tests Aptitude tests are designed and _ measure a person’s ability to acquire new skills but knowledge _ For example, vocation aptitude tests can help you decide whether _ you would better like a mechanic or musician However, all _ mental tests are in some sense achievement tests because they _ assumption some sort of past learning or experience with _ certainly objects, words, or situations The difference between 10 _ achievement and aptitude tests is the degree and intention use Part III: Give the correct form of the words in brackets to fill in the blanks 101 Dark black clouds in a dull sky meant one thing and one thing only: there was going to be a (1.thunder)… Not one of us had brought an umbrella, or even a (2.rain)…… So when Jack suggested we should go to a museum, we all agreed immediately As we had been (3 shop)………all morning we were now feeling very tired, it would be a (4 pleasant)……… to sit down We took a bus and arrived just as large shops of rain were beginning to fall The museum was quite (5.desert)……and very peaceful We sat down in the main hall and listened to the rain (6 beat)…….against the windows Suddenly, there was a great (7 disturb)…… at the (8 enter)……… a large party of schoolboys were (9 lead) ………in by a teacher The poor man was trying to keep them quiet and threatening to punish them, but they did not pay the (10.slight)…… attention Section B: Reading Part I: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks Fill each numbered blank with one suitable word from the list given below The shark is a meat- eating fish and one of the most feared animals of the sea Scientists (1)………… about 250 species of fish as sharks These fish live in oceans (2)……… the world, but they are most common in warm seas Sharks (3)………….greatly in size and habits Whale sharks, the largest kind of shark, may grow 60 feet long A whale shark weighs up to 15 tons, more than twice (4)…………….much as an African elephant The smallest shark may (5)………… only inches long and weigh less than ounce Some kinds of sharks live in the depths of the ocean, but (6)……………are found near the surface Some species live in coastal waters, but others (7)……………far out at sea A few species can even live in (8) ………… water All sharks are carnivores (meat- eaters) Most of them eat (9)…………fish, including other sharks A shark’s only natural enemy is a large shark Sharks eat their prey whole, or they tear off large chunks of flesh They also (10)……………… on dead or dying animals A classify B divide C organize D arrange A all B through C throughout D over A grow B rise C evolve D vary A as B so C very D exactly A stretch B measure C develop D expand A some others B others C different kinds D some sharks A dwell B exist C emigrate D migrate A fresh B sweet C light D clear A uncooked B live C lively D alive 10 A eat B swallow C exist D feed Part II: Fill in each blank with a suitable word to fill in the blanks Vitamins are substances required for the proper functioning of the body In this century, thirteen vitamins have been (1)………… A lack of any vitamins in a person’s body can cause illness In some cases, an excess of vitamins can also (2)…………to illness For example, sailors in the past were prone to (3)…………from scurvy that is a disease resulting from the lack of vitamin C It causes bleeding of the gum, loss of teeth and skin rashes Sailors suffer from scurvy because they did not eat fruits and vegetables Fruits and vegetables (4)…………vitamin C which is necessary for good (5)………… Vitamin B complex is composed of eight different vitamins A lack of any of these vitamins will lead to different (6)…………For instance, a person who has too little vitamin B1 will suffer from beriberi, a disease that causes heart problems and mental (7)…………A lack of vitamin B2 results in eye and skin problems while deficiency of vitamin B6 causes problems of the nervous system Too little vitamin B12 will cause anemia The (8)…………that vitamin deficiencies caused certain diseases led doctors to cure people suffering from these illnesses by giving them doses of the (9)…… vitamins Today, vitamins are (10)…………in the form of pills and can easily be bought at any pharmacy Part III: Read the following passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer among A, B, C or D Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become the dominant language of international communication English as we know it today emerged around 1350, after 102 having incorporated many elements of French that were introduced following the Norman invasion of 1066 Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland However, during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work That small enslaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world As these communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international business, banking, and diplomacy Currently, more than 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is in English Two thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers Today there are 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are nonnative speakers, constituting the largest number of nonnative users of any language in the world What is the main topic of the passage? A The number of nonnative users of English B The French influence on the English language C The expansion of English as an international language D The use of English for science and technology English began to be used beyond England approximately A in 1066 B around 1350 C before 1600 D after 1600 According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the world EXCEPT A the slave trade B the Norman invasion C missionaries D colonization Which of the following statements is NOT true? A Most of the information stored on computer systems is in English B Only one thirds of the world’s science writing is in languages other than English C English is the only language used in technology, and advertising D International airports and air controllers use mostly English According to the passage, approximately how many nonnative users of English are there in the world today? A A quarter million B Half a million C 350 million D 700 million Part IV: Read the passage then choose the best sentences A-K to fill in each gap There is one extra sentence which you not need to use: BITTER WATER HITS THE BIG TIME Chocolate, which has its origins in South America, is now part of a multi-million pound worldwide business At Easter, British people spend over $230 million on chocolate A massive eight per cent of all chocolate is bought at this time (1) Although the large scale industrial production of chocolate began in the last century, the cacao plant was first cultivated by the Aztec, Toltec and Mayan civilizations of Central America over three thousand years ago The cacao tree is an evergreen, tropical plant which is found in Africa, South and Central America, the West Indies and South East Asia The fruit of this tree is melon-sized and contains 20-40 seeds (2) In English – speaking countries, they are called cocoa beans This is a misspelling from the 17th century when they were also called cacoa and cocao beans The Aztecs used cocoa beans as money (3) This is from the world in the Aztec language, Nahuatl, meaning “bitter water” (4) The Spanish found the drink more palatable mixed with cinnamon and sugar, but the recipe did not spread to the rest of Europe for another century In the late 17th century, chocolate houses were set up in Europe’s capital cities, where people gathered to drink chocolate (5) But in 1826, CJ van Houten of the Netherlands invented chocolate powder (6) 103 The age of the chocolate bar as we know it began in 1847 when a Bristol company, Fry and Sons, combined cocoa butter with pure chocolate liquor and sugar to produce a solid block that you could eat (7) At the turn of the century, the British chocolate market was dominated by French companies In 1879 the English company Cadbury even named their Birmingham factory Bournville (ville is the French word for town) in the hope that a little glamour would rub off But then came Cadbury’s famous Dairy Milk bar which began life as a Dairymaid in 1905 (8) It seems that, for the time being at least, chocolate intake in Britain has established at about four bars each week (9) The latest market trick is the so-called “extended line” This is when the humble chocolate bar becomes an ice cream, a soft drink or a dessert, to tempt chocoholics who have grown tired of conventional snacks At the other end of the production process, cacao farmers are still feeling the effects of a crash in cocoa bean prices at the end of 1980s (10) Perhaps you could spare a thought for them as you munch your next chocolate bars A This was made by extracting most of the cocoa butter from the crushed beans B A Swiss company then introduced milk solids to the process which gave us milk chocolate C They also used them to make a drink called xocoatl D Until the last century, the chocolate drink was made from solid blocks of chocolate which had to be melted down in hot water E When dried they become cacao beans, which can be used to make chocolate F Clever advertising which associated it with the healthy qualities of milk from the English countryside quickly established the bar as a rival to the more decadent French brands G British manufacturers include up to per cent vegetable fat in their chocolate, something forbidden elsewhere H As most cacao farmers operate on a very small scale, many were forced out of business I This has forced manufacturers to look for new ways to attract customers J In Aztec times the chocolate drink was flavored with spices and used on ceremonial occasions and for welcoming visitors K Only at Christmas people eat more of the cocoa-based foodstuffs Section C: Writing Part I: Rewrite the following sentences so that they have a similar meaning with the first one “Don’t forget to phone the police”, she said She reminded him It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car The man A small church lies at the foot of the hill At the foot If you changed your mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club Were you We don’t have to so many things to please him It is I’m sure he didn’t it by himself He He can’t afford to go to America this summer He doesn’t Timmy has become confident as a result of his success Timmy’s success has turned I haven't seen my uncle for a long time It's a long time 10 She dances beautifully and she sings sweetly, too Not only 104 Part II: Finish the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one , using the word in capital letters which must not be altered in any way : You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not (consideration) →………………………………………………………………………………………… People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more (call) →………………………………………………………………………………………… Twenty years ago this region produced twice as much coal as it does now.(halved) →………………………………………………………………………………………… The prime minister in unlikely to call an early general election (likelihood) →………………………………………………………………………………………… The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident (prompt) →………………………………………………………………………………………… Part III: Write a composition (300 words) about the following topic: How movies and television influence people’s behavior? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… KEYS – PRACTICE Section A: Grammar & Vocabulary (40điểm) Part I (1x 20= 20 điểm) Câu 10 A C A D A A B A C D Câu 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 D D C B A A D D B C Part II (1 x 10 = 10 điểm) acquiring → acquired vocation → vocational explicitness → explicitly like → as few → a few assumption → assume and → to certainly → certain but → to 10 intention → intended Part III (1 x 10 = 10 điểm) thunderstorm raincoat shopping pleasure deserted beating disturbance entrance led 10 slightest Section B: Reading (35 điểm) Part I ( 1x 10 = 10 điểm) A C D A B B A A B 10 D Part II (1x 10 = 10 điểm) 105 1.discovered lead diseases disorders Part III (1x 5= điểm) C D B Part IV (1x 10= 10 điểm) 1.K 2.E 3.C 4.J 5.D suffer contain health knowledge necessary 10 available C 6.A `5 C 7.B 8.F 9.I 10H Section C: Writing (25 điểm) Part I (1x 10 = 10 điểm) She reminded him to phone the police The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car At the foot of the hill lies a small church Were you to change you mind, you’ll be welcome to join our club It is unnecessary to so many things to please him He can’t have done it by himself He doesn’t have enough money to go to America this summer Timmy’s success has turned him into a confident person It’s a long time since I last saw my uncle/ I saw my uncle for the last time 10 Not only does she dance beautifully but she also sings sweetly Part II (1x 5= điểm) You should take the price into consi… there is no(longer any)/ there isn’t much call for cars…… coal production/ the coal produced in this region has been halved in the 20 years there is little likelihood The likelihood………is small of the PM calling an…/that the PM will call a…… The policeman’s prompt action averted/ the prompt action of the policeman averted…… Part III (10 điểm) – Giám khảo tự cho điểm, yêu cầu: - Thí sinh phải xác định ảnh hưởng phim truyền hình cách ứng xử người, mặt tích cực lẫn tiêu cực - Nêu 2- ý nhỏ cho ý lớn - Văn viết trôi chảy, diễn đạt gãy gọn (dùng cấu trúc đơn giản diễn đạt rõ ý) - Sai không lỗi nhỏ (về từ vựng, ngữ pháp, dùng từ… ) khơng trừ điểm 106 107 108 ... they up 10 to 15 Part 5: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 astronaut from moon appointed on that/which as what surface 10 for III READING COMPREHENSION (6 points) Part 1: 10 x 0,2 = 2,0 B D A B C A D C C 10 B B... "weeding out" in line 16 to mean A strengthening something that is weak B feeding something that is hungry C encouraging something that is efficient D getting rid of something that is unwanted... B D D A D B 10 B 11 C 12 B 13 A 14 D 15 C II Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage (10 points) - 1/ each for enough that job you or Before which hard 10 another IV