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ĐỀ SỐ 1

I LISTENING

Hướng dẫn phần thi nghe hiểu:

• Bài nghe gồm 2 phần, mỗi phần được ghi âm 2 lần Giữa 2 lần ghi âm của mỗi phần và giữa các phần có một khoảng trống thời gian chờ

• Mọi hướng dẫn làm bài cho thí sinh (bằng tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe

Part 1 Listen to the story on the tape and decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F) (5 pts)

1 The books belonged to five different libraries ………

2 Mr Barush’s bond was $ 2,000 ………

3 Books are like family to Mr Barush ………

4 Mr Barush trusts kids around books ………

5 Mr Barush dusted the books with a soft clean cloth ………

Part 2 Fill in the following blanks according to what you hear (10 pts)

American condemnation of acts of terrorism in Iran is not unprecedented But the U.S (6) to Thursday's attack was at an unusually high level, with both President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issuing written statements expressing (7) to the families

of victims and calling for the attackers to be held accountable

Iranian officials say at least 27 people were killed and some (8) wounded in twin suicide bomb attacks at a mosque in Zahedan in Sistan-Baluchistan province, where worshippers had (9) to mark the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Imam Hussein The victims included members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps Responsibility was claimed by the Sunni Muslim (10) group Jundallah, which said it staged the attacks to avenge the execution in June of the group's leader for terrorism

Iran has accused the United States and Britain of funding Jundallah, which it says is based in Pakistan, but all three countries (11) aiding the group In his statement, President Obama said the terrorist attacks were outrageous and said the United States (12) with the families

of the victims and with the (13) of Iran in the face of what he termed "this injustice."

Secretary Clinton called the bombings "appalling acts" and said they, along with other recent attacks in Uganda, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Algeria underscore the world community's (14) to work together to combat terrorist organizations State Department Spokesman P.J Crowley said the statements show the United States condemns all forms of terrorist and sectarian-driven (15) wherever it occurs

II PHONETICS

Pick out the word (A, B, C or D) whose underlined part is pronounced differently from those of the other words (5 pts)

III LEXICO-GRAMMAR

Part 1 Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence (10 pts)

21 Does anyone know that jacket might be?

A who B whom C whose D which

22 The cheetah runs 70 miles hour It’s the fastest animal in the world

23 Joe seemed to be in a good mood, he snapped at me angrily when I asked him to join us

24 There are several means of mass communication The newspaper is one Television is

25 I read in one paper that they are married

26 There was hardly food left in the fridge

27 We spent the days on the beach

28 not fallen over, the athlete would have won the gold medal

29 Rarely to work on his own

30 “We’re going to the seaside” - “Can ?”

Part 2 Complete each sentence with a suitable form of one of the phrasal verbs in the box Use each one once only (5 pts)

31 Why do prices keep ?

32 This new game is really Everyone is playing it

33 It’s time your brother and started a family

34 When she retired, she gardening so she wouldn’t get bored

35 I’m sorry to you but I can’t take you to the airport after all

Part 3 Complete the following sentences with appropriate form of the word in block capitals (5 pts)

a medical check proved that he had been taking drugs

Part 4 Put the verbs given in the brackets into the appropriate tenses or forms (10 pts)

41 “You were late for your dental appointment.”

“I know I (not/ stay) so long at the library.”

42 It is necessary that everyone (be) calm in times of danger

43 If you want to see us, come to Tom’s on Sunday We (wait) for you there at midday

44 It was a fine day and the roads were crowded because a lot of people (rush)

to the seaside

45 Those were the highest words of praise they ever (hear) from the old man

46 Our little children enjoy (take) to the water park every Sunday

47 I don’t feel good I (stay) home from work tomorrow.

48 It won’t be safe to use these stairs until they (repair)

49 The city is now crowded with the people who (seek) employment

50 The old man is said (leave) all his money to an old people’s home when he

IV READING COMPREHENSION

Part 1 Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits each space (10 pts)

In the past people suffered (56) a disease called scurvy Their gums bled, their skin became rough, their wounds did not (57) and their muscles wasted away The (58)

of these symptoms was a lack of vitamin C; people ate preserved meats and foods and

could not get fresh vegetables and fruits

strawberries, and fresh vegetables These fruits must be fresh because vitamin C is destroyed by heat, storage, or exposure (60) air

some people still have scurvy, (62) some of the elderly, alcoholics, and the chronically ill

cancer There is also evidence that vitamin C prevents heart disease, (64) wound healing, helps prevent gum disease, and helps protect us from pollutants such as cigarette smoke Some recent research also shows that vitamin C has a positive effect on some mental (65) and increases life span

Part 2 Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word

in each space (10 pts)

aimlessly from (66) country to another (67) finally setting down in Australia, where he trained (68) an electronics engineer He established his own business but it called for so much work that marriage was out of the (69)

His retirement suddenly (70) him realize (71) lonely he was and he decided to (72) 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 announce oneself when making radio contact with other radio amateurs all over the world

California with whom he had much in common One night the man in California (73) 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 (74) for words but then little by little they filled in the details of their past lives and not (75) afterwards Henry Vincent flew

to California to be reunited with his brother

Part 3 Read the following passage and choose the correct answers (A, B, C, or D) (5 pts)

May 7, 1840, was the birthday of one of the most famous Russian composers of the

nineteenth century: Peter Illich Tchaikovsky The son of a mining inspector, Tchaikovsky studied

music as a child and later studied composition at the St Petersburg Conservatory His greatest period

of productivity occurred between 1876 and 1890, during which time he enjoyed the patronage

of Madame von Meck, a woman he never met, who gave him a living stipend of about

$1,000 a year Madame von Meck later terminated her friendship with Tchaikovsky, as well as his living allowance, when she herself was facing financial difficulties It was during the time of

Madame von Meck's patronage, however, that Tchaikovsky created the music for which he is

most famous, including the music for the ballets of “ Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping

Beauty” Tchaikovsky's music, well known for its rich melody and sometimes melancholy passages,

was one of the first that brought serious dramatic music to dance Before this, little attention had been given to the music behind the dance Tchaikovsky died on November 6, 1893, ostensibly of

cholera, although there are now some scholars who argue that he committed suicide

76 With what topic is the passage primarily concerned?

A The life and music of Tchaikovsky

B Development of Tchaikovsky's music for ballets

C Tchaikovsky's relationship with Madame von Meck

D The cause of Tchaikovsky's death

77 Where is the best place in the passage to add the following sentence?

she agreed to support him.

A In line 2 after the word “Tchaikovsky” B In line 6 after the word “year”

C In line 7 after the word “difficulties” D In line 12 after the word “dance”

78 In lines 5, the phrase “enjoyed the patronage of” probably means:

79 According to the passage, all of the following describe Madame von Meck EXCEPT:

A She had economic troubles

B She was generous.

C She was never introduced to Tchaikovsky

D She enjoyed Tchaikovsky's music

80 According to the passage, “Swan Lake” and “The Sleeping Beauty” are:

V WRITING

Part 1 Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it (5 pts)

81 I am only interested in why he did it

→ The only thing

82 House prices have risen dramatically this year → There has been

83 I can’t understand how this new computer works → This new computer works

84 She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will → Her uncle didn’t

85 I only recognized him when he came into light → Not until

Part 2 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 You must use between two and five words, including the word given (5 pts) 86 People claim that he was the best tennis player of his times said → He the best tennis player of his times 87 They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic avoid → They left early in order in the traffic 88 Why didn’t they tell me about these changes earlier? should → I about these changes earlier 89 He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he? traditionally → He , wasn’t he? 90 I would like to express my thanks for everything you have done for me thankful → I’d like to say am for everything you have done for me Part 3 Composition (10 pts) The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population This is causing problems not only for poor, developing countries, but also for industrialized and developed nations Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes and suggest at least one possible solution You should write at least 200 words.

THE END

-HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM

Tống số điểm toàn bài: 100 điểm

- Làm đúng mỗi câu, cho 1,0 điểm Bài luận cho tối đa 10,0 điểm

- Sau khi cộng toàn bộ số điểm, giám khảo quy về hệ điểm 10, không làm tròn số.

I LISTENING

Part 1 (5 points)

Part 2 (10 points)

II PHONETICS (5 points)

Part 3 (5 points)

Part 4 (10 points)

Part 5: (5 points) (chọn đúng 50%, sửa đúng 50%)

Part 3: (5 points)

V WRITING

Part 1: (5 points)

81 The only thing I am interested in is why he did it.

82 There has been a dramatic rise (increase) in house prices this year.

83 This new computer works in the way I can’t understand.

84 Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will.

85 Not until he came into light did I recognize him.

Part 2: (5 points)

86 is said to have been

87 to avoid getting/being caught

88 should have been told

89 was traditionally brought up/ was brought up traditionally

90 how thankful I

Part 3: (10 points)

The mark given to part 3 is based on the following scheme:

- Content: (50% of the total mark);

- Organization and presentation: (20% of the total mark);

- Language: (20% of the total mark);

- Handwriting, punctuation and spelling: (10% of the total mark)

-THE END

-ĐỀ SỐ II PART ONE LISTENING (20p.)

Question 1 (10p.)

Listen and complete the notes below WRITE NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR

A NUMBER for each answer Write your answers in the space provided Be careful as you can listen only ONCE.

TOTAL INSURANCE INCIDENT REPORT

Address 24 Manly Street 1. _Sydney

Shipping agent 2 _

Place of origin China

Date of arrival 28 November

Reference number 3 _

Item Damage Cost to repair or replace

4 needs to be replaced

Questions 2 Listen and choose the correct letter A, B or C Write your answers in the space provided You are going to listen TWICE (10p.)

1. The Counselling Service may contact tutors if

A they are too slow in making assignments

B they give students a lot of work

C they don’t inform students about their progress

2. Stress may be caused by

A new teachers

B time pressure

C unfamiliar subject matter

3. International students may find stress difficult to handle because .

A they lack support from family and friends

B they don’t have time to make new friends

C they find it difficult to socialize

4. A personal crisis may be caused by .

A studying for too long overseas

B business problems in the student’s own country

C disruptions to personal relationships

5. Students may lose self-esteem if .

A they have to change courses

B they don’t complete a course

C their family puts too much pressure on them

6. Students should consult Glenda Roberts if .

A their general health is poor

B their diet is too strict

C they can’t eat the local food

7. Students in financial difficulties can receive

A assistance to buy books

B a loan to pay their course fees

C a no-interest loan to cover study expenses

8. Loans are also available to students who

A can’t pay their rent

B need to buy furniture

C can’t cover their living expenses

9. The number of students counselled by the service last year was

10. The speaker thinks the Counselling Service .

A has been effective in spite of staff shortages

B is under-used by students

C has suffered badly because of staff cuts

Your answers:

PART TWO LEXICO – GRAMMAR (30p.)

Question 1 Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the space provided under this part (10p.)

1 The of two houses prove such a financial burden that they were forced to sell one

2 In his student days, he was as poor as a church

3 Harry doesn’t to great fame and fortune, he just wants to make a decent living

4 I wrote to them a fortnight ago but I haven’t had a reply

A as yet B these days C so long D just now

5 I couldn’t stop myself from with boredom during the lecture

6 She didn’t show even a of emotion when the court found her guilty

7 It’s not surprising that he became a writer because he always longed to see his name

A in type B in print C in letters D in edition

8 The police are looking into new ways of major crime

A contending B wrestling C combating D striving

9 The technological and economic changes of the 19th century had a marked on workers

10 The first sign of vitamin A disorder is night

A loss of sight B lack of vision C invisibility D blindness

11 The are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal

A chances B bets C prospects D odds

12 References can have a considerable on employment prospects

13 The prospects of picking up any survivors are now

14 From time to time he himself to a weekend in a five-star hotel

A craves B indulges C treats D benefits

15 Men still expect their jobs to take

A superiority B imposition C priority D seniority

16 The police have been ordered not to if the students attack them

17 Meg had a escape when she was hang-gliding yesterday

18 I can’t tell you the exact amount, but I can give you a estimate

19 Marge walked away from the discussion Otherwise, she something she would regret later

20 You are not supposed to park on the hard except in an emergency

already traveling across the snow by means of primitive skis before the

invention of the wheel In the Asiatic region of Altai and in Scandinavia,

for example, the remains of skis have been found which dated back to

4,000 BC Further evidence is supplied by ancient cave paintings which

depict people skiing, and a Norwegian saga which tells the story of an

generate is the main source of wealth in many mountain regions, which

were previously remote and inaccessible And far from its once elitist

image, skiing is now enjoyed by an increasingly broader spectra of society

1 My purse has just _ behind the sofa even though I thought I’d lost it for good

2 It was Tony who would always _ the rest of the party He would stop at every window and gaze for hours

3 He’s a nature enthusiast and he will certainly _ the opportunity of visiting the wildlife reserve in Ohio

4 “Keep talking while I _ my notes.” she said

5 Unless your wife stops leading her extravagant lifestyle, you won’t _ on the poor salary you obtain

6 The exact cost of the whole venture isn’t known yet, but our best accounts have been trying

to _(it)

7 I don’t quite like the new apprentice’s approach He seems to _ the job

8 Those naughty boys went on making terrible noise in the park even though they had been _ by the annoyed constable

9 His heart attack was _ by too much stress at work

10 I am not friends with Peter anymore We’ve _

contrasts so sharply with the random world around them We call them spirals and helices but

that hardly does (3-JUST) to their diversity or their significance Over the centuries,

mathematicians have identified many different types, but the most intriguing are those that

(4-REPEAT) occur in the natural world.

The need to (5-RAVEL) the mysteries of the existence of spirals and helices has

exercised some of the best scientific brains in the world and opened the way to a number of

(6-BREAK) in fields as widely varied as genetics and meteorology.

The most (7-SPETACLE) spirals on earth are also the most unwelcome hurricanes Their (8-AWE) power comes from the sun’s heat, but they owe their shape to the force caused by the rotation of the earth After (9-NUMBER) years of study, however, Nature’s spirals and helices have yet to (10-CLOSE) all their secrets For example, why, astronomers wonder, are so many

to use Now, with modern technology, they have the power to alter the balance of life on earth Reports back from the first astronauts helped dispel the dangerous (3) that the world had no boundaries and had limitless resources Moreover, ecologists have shown that all forms of life

on earth are interconnected, so it (4) that all human activity has an effect on the natural environment

In recent years, people have been putting the environment under stress As a result, certain (5) materials such as timber, water and minerals are beginning to (6) short Pollution and the (7) of waste are already critical issues, and the (8) of the environment is fast becoming the most pressing problem (9) us all The way we respond to the challenge will have a profound effect on the earth and its life support (10)

1 A imprint B indication C impression D impact

2 A put B make C place D stand

3 A judgment B notion C reflection D concept

4 A results B follows C complies D develops

5 A raw B coarse C crude D rough

6 A turn B come C go D run

7 A disposal B displacement C dismissal D disposition

8 A state B situation C case D circumstance

9 A encountering B opposing C meeting D confronting

PART THREE: READING (30p.)

Question 1 Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question Write your answers in the space provided (10p.)

We are descendents of the ice age Periods of glaciation have spanned the whole of human existence for the past 2 million years The rapid melting of the continental glaciers at the end of the last ice age spurred one of the most dramatic climate changes in the history of the planet During this interglacial time, people were caught up in a cataclysm of human accomplishment, including the development of agriculture and animal husbandry Over the past

few thousand years, the Earth’s climate has been extraordinarily beneficial, and humans have

prospered exceedingly well under a benign atmosphere

Ice ages have dramatically affected life on Earth almost from the very beginning It is even possible that life itself significantly changed the climate All living organisms pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and eventually store it in sedimentary rocks within the Earth’s crust If too much carbon dioxide is lost, too much heat escapes out into the atmosphere This can cause the Earth to cool enough for glacial ice to spread across the land

In general the reduction of the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has been equalized by the input of carbon dioxide from such events as volcanic eruptions Man, however, is upsetting the equation by burning fossil fuels and destroying tropical rain forests,

both of which release stored carbon dioxide This energizes the greenhouse effect and causes

the Earth to warm If the warming is significant enough, the polar ice caps eventually melt

The polar ice caps drive the atmospheric and oceanic circulation systems Should the ice caps melt, warm tropical waters could circle the globe and make this a very warm,

inhospitable planet.

Over the past century, the global sea level has apparently risen upwards of 6 inches, mainly because of the melting of glacial ice If present warming trends continue, the seas could rise as much as 6 feet by the next century This could flood coastal cities and fertile river deltas, where half the human population lives Delicate wetlands, where many marine species breed, also would be reclaimed by the sea In addition, more frequent and severe storms would batter coastal areas, adding to the disaster of the higher seas

The continued melting of the great ice sheets in polar regions could cause massive

amounts of ice to crash into the ocean This would further raise the sea level and release more ice, which could more than double the area of sea ice and increase correspondingly the amount

of sunlight reflected back into space The cycle would then be complete as this could cause global temperatures to drop enough to initiate another ice age

1 According to the passage, carbon dioxide is stored in each of the following EXCEPT

A polar ice caps B sedimentary rocks C rain forests D fossil fuel.

2 What does the final paragraph of the passage mainly discuss?

A The relationship between the ocean and the sun

B The amount of sunlight reflected into space

C A rise in global temperatures

D The conditions that could lead to an ice age

3 Which of the following does the author NOT mention as a consequence of a large rise in

global sea level?

A The destruction of wetlands B The flooding of cities

C A more diverse marine population D Severe storms

4 According to the passage, what is the relationship between carbon dioxide and the Earth’s

climate?

A Carbon dioxide, which is trapped in glacial ice, is released when warm temperatures cause

the ice melt

B The greenhouse effect, which leads to the warming of the climate, is result of too much

carbon stored in the Earth’s crust

C Rain causes carbon dioxide to be washed out of the atmosphere and into the ocean.

D An increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide results in the warming of the climate.

5 The word beneficial in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to

6 The word massive can be replaced to

7 It can be inferred from the passage that the development of agriculture

A preceded the development of animal husbandry.

B withstood vast changes in the Earth’s climate.

C did not take place during an ice age.

D was unaffected by the greenhouse effect.

8 The word “this” in the third paragraph refers to

A man’s upsetting the equation B the reduction of the level of carbon dioxide.

C a volcanic eruption D the melting of the polar ice caps

9 The word “inhospitable” is closest in meaning to

A imperfect B uninhabitable C unlikable D cruel.

10 What is the main topic of the passage?

A The possibility that the popular ice caps will melt

B The coming of another ice age

C Man’s effect on the carbon dioxide level in the atmosphere

D The climate of the Earth over the years

Your answers:

Question 2 There are five extracts which have been removed from the following passage Put an extract from A-G in the correct gap 1-5 to complete the passage There is two extracts you're not going to need Write your answers in the space provided (5p.)

Children between the ages of 4 and 12 are the most common sufferers of sleepwalking, however, (1)………., somnambulism, as it is observed in adults, increases in severity and frequency with age It is reported that more boys sleepwalk than girls and it is between the ages

of 11 and 12 that the most number of cases is reported Also, many children tend to grow out of

it and because of this, it is surmised (2)………….that may relate to the physiology of the younger body and mind that does not relate to adulthood

Sleepwalking also seems to occur with more intensity or frequency in a person (3)……… not remember the incident at all It is also a common misconception that it is dangerous to wake a sleepwalker It is, in fact, more dangerous to not wake a sleepwalker This is due to the actions that can be done by a sleepwalker A person might drive a car, walk out into traffic, try cooking, etc All of these actions are highly dangerous to a person (4)…………what they are doing

This disorder can be just a mild annoyance to some but can also be a life-altering disorder to others Sleepwalking is more serious than aggressive so the danger lies more with self-injury than injuries to others Sleepwalkers are not allowed in the Armed Services at least partly due

to the damage they can cause themselves and also partly to the fact (5)……… Treatments can range from relaxation techniques to anti-depressant medications

A that there are other sources for sleepwalking

B who is sleep-deprived and a sleepwalker often will

C that advise women to exercise for a good night’s sleeps

D while pre-adolescents make up the larger number

E who want to have an early night sleep

F that they are around dangerous equipment

G who is asleep and unaware of

Your answers

Question 3 Match each of the following headings with its suitable paragraph The first one (0: H) as an example has been done for you There are two extra headings which you do not need to use Write your answers in the space provided (5p.)

A Research holds the key to success B New and improved techniques

C A new kind of athlete D New equipment has made a difference

E Athletes are what they eat F Personalized programs will help

G The influence of drugs H Is there a limit to record-breaking?

[0: _H ]

A world record is every athlete’s dream, but the hard-won records of a few years ago are mostly just today’s qualifying times Roger Bannister’s famous four-minute mile of 1956 has been beaten by nearly 15 seconds, while almost an hour and twenty minutes has been taken off the women’s marathon since 1953 ‘Faster, higher, stronger’ is the Olympic motto, and today’s competitors continue to push back the boundaries of what the body can achieve But one wonders if this can continue

[1: ]

The last forty years have seen many important technological advances For example, since the introduction of strong, flexible fiberglass poles, over a meter has been added to the pole vault record There have also been important developments in the design the running shoe And while a shoe won’t actually make someone run faster, modern shoes do mean many more miles

of comfortable, injury-free training

[4: ]

In the future, it should be possible to develop a more individual approach to training programs Athletes will keep detailed diaries and collect data to help predict the point when training becomes overtraining, the cause of many injuries If athletes fee all the information into a database, it may then be possible to predict patterns and to advise them individually when they should cut down

[5: ]

Combining the right diet with a training program is vital Athletes are continually searching for that special ‘go-faster’ ingredient, but apparently it’s still a battle to get them to drink sufficient liquid and to follow a balanced healthy diet throughout all phases of training, competition and recovery Diet in the period after an event is particularly important and often neglected An athlete who doesn’t replace all the liquid lost immediately after a hard run won’t be able to repeat the performance at the same level 24 hours later

to (8) _ systematic judgments about language – a task that is virtually impossible below the age of three Moreover, anyone who has tried to make a tape recording of a representative sample of a child’s speech knows how frustrating this can be Some children, it seems, are innately programmed to (9) _ off as soon as they notice a tape recorder (10) _ switched on

PART IV: WRITING (20p.)

Question 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it (5p.)

Example: We expect he will arrive by nine o’clock

He is

Answer: He is expected to arrive by nine o’clock

1 The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the venue

4 The thief must have come in through the window

The thief almost _

5 What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to be

The sheer _

Question 2 For each of the sentence below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence but using the word given This word must not be altered in any way (5p.)

Example: We couldn't find the cat anywhere

(NOWHERE )

Answer: The cat was nowhere to be found.

1 She is determined to become a doctor

Question 3 Essay writing (10p.)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication

such as letters, e-mail, or telephone calls

Use specific reasons and details to support your answer

You should write about 250 words.

-THE

END-BIỂU ĐIỂM VÀ ĐÁP ÁN CHẤM PART ONE LISTENING (20p.)

Questions 1 (10p.) 1p for each correct answer

PART TWO LEXICO – GRAMMAR (30p.)

Question 1 Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the space provided under this part (10p.) 0.5p for each correct answer.

2. 2 one hundred million of people one hundred million people

Question 4 Use the correct form of each bracketed word in the numbered space Write your answers in the space provided (5 p.) 0.5p for each correct answer.

PART THREE: READING (30p.)

Question 1 Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question (10p.) 1p for each correct answer.

Question 2 There are five extracts which have been removed from the following passage Put an extract from A-G in the correct gap 1-5 to complete the passage (5p.) 1p for each correct answer.

3 extracts/ sounds/ utterances 8 make

4 faced/ tackled/ considered/ solved 9 switch

PART IV: WRITING (20p.)

Question 1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it (5p.) 1p for each correct answer.

1 It was only when the journalists arrived at the venue that they heard about the changes to the wedding plans

2 It was at your insistence that we came to this restaurant

3 It won’t do you any good to argue with her

4 The thief almost certainly came in through the window

5 The sheer expense/ cost was what put me off the idea

Question 2 For each of the sentence below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence but using the word given This word must not be altered in any way (5p.) 1p for each correct answer.

1 She has set her heart on becoming a doctor

2 She just went through the motions of welcoming him, then quickly left the waiting room

3 It cannot be guaranteed that the venture will succeed

4 We have no alternative but to pay them the whole amount before the end of the month

5 Our company has got monopoly of importation.

Question 3 Essay writing

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication

such as letters, e-mail, or telephone calls

Use specific reasons and details to support your answer

The impression mark í based on the following scheme:

1 Content: (4p.) a provision of all main ideas and details as appropriate

2 Language: (3p.) a variety of vocabulary and structures appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students

3 Presentation: (3p.) coherence, cohesion, and style appropriate to the level of English language gifted upper-secondary school students

ĐỀ SỐ 3

I LISTENING

HƯỚNG DẪN PHẦN THI NGHE HIỂU.

 Bài nghe gồm 3 phần, mỗi phần được nghe 2 lần, mỗi lần cách nhau 15 giây, mở đầu và kết thúc mỗi phần nghe có tín hiệu.

 Mọi hướng dẫn cho thí sinh (bằng Tiếng Anh) đã có trong bài nghe.

Part 1: For questions 1-10, listen to a conversation and fill in the blank with the missing information Write

NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and /or A NUMBER for each answer in the spaces provided.

Silver Owl Campsite, Booking Form

 Phone number: (mobile) (8)

Phone number: (eve) 02380 482 652

Email address: sonia@helpdesk.ac.uk

 Address: 76-78 (9) Terrace, Southampton

Method of payment: school credit card

 Card number (if applicable): (10)

Part 2: For questions 1-5, listen to a news reporter called Angela Bond, talking on the radio about her job and choose the best answer(A, B or C) according to what you hear Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.

1 Where is Angela working at the moment?

2 Angela likes her job because she _

A loves being in dangerous situations.

B never knows where she'll go next.

C enjoys watching important events happen.

3 What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong?

4 Where did Angela meet her boy friend?

A at her sister's house B at university C in Hong Kong

5 What does Angela do to relax?

A She cooks a meal B She goes sailing C She goes shopping

Your answers:

Part 3: For questions 1-10, listen to an interview with a woman called Grace Conolly who is talking about her travel experiences in New Zealand and fill in the blank with the missing information Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer in the spaces provided.

New Zealand Journey

 Grave travelled around south Island on something called (1) _

 The first part of Grace's journey took her along the (2) coast of the island.

 When Grace took a day trip to a place called Kaikoura, she particularly wanted to see (3)

 Grace has kept in touch with a friend from (4) since she returned home.

 Grace took her own (5) _ to New Zealand, so didn't need to hire one.

 The best part of the trip for grace was jet-boating on the Buller River with a company called (6)

_.

 Grace had to visit a hospital because she injured her (7) .

 At a market, Grace bought a (8) to take home.

 The name of the hostel that Grace particularly recommends is the (9) _.

 Grace plans to go (10) _ with friends when she next visits North Island.

II LEXICO-GRAMMAR

Part 1 : Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence Write your answer A, B, C or

D in the numbered boxes.

1 _ the weather forecast, it will rain heavily later this morning.

A On account of B According to C Because of D Due to

2 I read the contract again and again avoiding making spelling mistakes.

A in view of B in terms of C with a view to D by means of

3 It's a shame they didn't pick you up, but it doesn't _ out the possibility that you might get a job in a different department.

4 I reckon Mark is of a nervous breakdown.

A in charge B under suspicion C on the verge D indicative

5 Many local authorities realize there is a need to make _ for disabled people in their housing programmes.

6 It turned out that we _ rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours.

7 All three TV channels provide extensive _ of sporting events.

8 No matter how angry he was, he would never to violence.

9 as a masterpiece, a work of art must transcend the ideals of the period in which it was created.

A Ranking B To be ranked C Being ranked D In order to be ranking

10 _, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.

A By and large B All together C To a degree D Virtually

11 I am afraid that you have _ the deadline, so we can't take your application into account.

12 The main aim of the campaign is to raise _ of the issues involved.

13 After so many years, it is great to see him _ his ambitions.

14 It was confirmed that the accident was caused by human .

15 The roadworks made to the hotel from the main road difficult.

The origins of Halloween

Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the (0) (WEST) world, and is a

time when people dress up as witches or ghosts, and go "trick-or treating" It is (1)

_ (DOUBT) one of the most popular traditions in the United States and

Britain.

The celebration (2) _(ORIGIN) about two thousand years ago with the

Celts These people were the (3) (INHABIT) of an area that includes

Britain, Ireland and Brittany They relied on the land for their (4) _ (LIVE),

and this meant that they were at the mercy of (5) (PREDICT) weather

conditions, especially during the winter.

The Celtic new year began on 1st November, which also marked the beginning of

winter, a period (6) _ (TRADITION) associated with death On the eve of

the new year, it was believed that the barriers between the worlds of the living and the

dead were (7) (TEMPORARY) withdrawn, and it was possible to

communicate with spirits The Celts believed that the spirits offered them (8)

(GUIDE) and protection, and the Druids (Celtic priests) were (9)

_ (REPUTE) able to predict the future on this point.

When the Roman completed their (10) (CONQUER) of Celtic lands, they

added their own flavour to this festival The advent of Christianity brought about yet

The horse and carriage is a thing of the past, but love and marriage are still with us

and still closely interrelating Most American marriages, particular first marriages

uniting young people, are the result of mutual attraction and affection rather with

practical considerations.

In the United States, parents do not arrange marriages for their children Teenagers

begin date in high school and usually find mates through their own academic and

social contacts Though young people feel free to choose their friends from different

groups, almost choose a mate of similar background This is due partly to parental

guidance Parents cannot select spouses for their children, but they can usually

influence choices by voicing disapproval for someone they consider suitable.

However, marriages of members of different groups (interclass, interfaith, and

interracial marriages) are increasing, probably because of the greater mobile of

today's youth and the fact that they are restricted by fewer prejudices as their parents

Many young people leave their hometowns to attend college, serve in armed forces,

or pursue a career in a bigger city One away from home and family, they are more

likely to date and marry outside their own social group.

0 interrelated

1

2 _

3 _ 4.

Part 4: Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with suitable particles Write your answers in the

corresponding numbered boxes (0) has been done as an example.

0 Could you deal this problem I'm rather busy.

1 The Minister is also implicated the scandal.

2 Irrespective _ the poor weather conditions the search for the missing child was continued.

3 I have been using her computer ever since she placed it my disposal.

4 I met him at the party and he asked you.

5 You can't miss him That haircut makes him stand _ in a crowd.

1 The managing director the company's poor performance to high interest rates.

2 The police were able to the car thieves using satellite technology.

3 This is a sensitive matter, and we have to dealing with it very carefully.

4 David's new album is expected to _ at the end of the year.

5 I hope this award will your disappointment at not winning the first prize.

6 The company has decided to _ production of cars at its factory in Hull.

7 You might need a calculator to this problem.

8 Claire decided to the job, because it would have meant more travelling.

9 Our maths teacher simply won't _ any talking in class.

10 Helen is going to the airport to _ some friends.

The Mysterious Isle

In the early morning of 23 January, 2009, the most powerful storm for a decade hit western France With wind speeds in (1) of 120 miles per hour, it flattened forests, (2) down power lines and caused massive destruction to buildings and roads But it also left behind an extraordinary creation Seven miles out to sea at the (3) where the Atlantic Ocean meets the estuary of the River Gironde, a small island had (4) _ out of water Locals soon gave it the name The Mysterious Isle What was so remarkable, (5) its sudden apparition, was the fact that the island (6) _ intact in what is often quite a hostile sea environment It could well become a permanent feature.

Scientists (7) realised that the island's appearance (8) a unique opportunity to study the creation and development of a new ecosystem Within months, it had been colonised by seabirds, insects and vegetation Unfortunately, however, they were not alone in (9) the island attractive It became

increasingly difficult to (10) the site from human visitors In its first year, day trippers came in powered dinghies, a parachute club used it as a landing strip, a rave party was even held there one night.

Enjoy the benefits of stress!

Are you looking forward to another busy week? You should be according to some experts They argue that the stress encountered in our daily lives is not only good for us, but essential to survival They say that the response to (1) _, which creates a chemical called adrenal in, helps the mind and body to act quickly (2) _ emergencies Animals and human beings use it to meet the hostile conditions which exist on the planet

Whilst nobody denies the pressures of everyday life, what is surprising is that we are yet to develop successful ways of dealing with them (3) the experts consider the current strategies to be inadequate and often dangerous They believe that (4) of trying to manage our response to stress with drugs or relaxation techniques, we must exploit it Apparently, research shows that people (5) create conditions of stress for (6) _ by doing exciting and risky sports or looking for challenges, cope much better with life's problems Activities of this type have been shown to create a lot of emotion; people may actually cry or feel extremely uncomfortable But there is a point (7) _ which they realise they have succeeded and know that it was

a positive experience This is because we learn through challenge and difficulty That's (8) _ we get our wisdom Few of us, unfortunately, understand this fact For example, many people believe they (9) _ from stress at work, and take time off as a result Yet it has been found in some companies that by far (10) healthiest people are those with the most responsibility So next time you're in a stressful situation, just remember that it will be a positive learning experience and could also benefit your health!

answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.

Day after day we hear about how anthropogenic development is causing global warming According to an increasingly vocal minority, however, we should be asking ourselves how much of this is media hype and how much is based on real evidence It seems, as so often is the case, that it depends on which expert you listen to, or which statistics you study.

Yes, it is true that there is a mass of evidence to indicate that the world is getting warmer, with one of the world's leading weather predictors stating that air temperatures have shown an increase of just under half a degree Celsius since the beginning of the twentieth century And while this may not sound like anything worth losing sleep over the international press would have us believe that the consequences could be devastating Other experts, however, are of the opinion that what we are seeing is just part of a natural upward and downward swing that has always been part of the cycle of global weather An analysis of the views of major meteorologists

in the United States showed that less than 20% of them believed that any change in temperature over the last hundred years was our own fault-the rest attributed it to natural cyclical changes.

There is, of course, no denying that we are still at a very early stage in understanding weather The effects of such variables as rainfall, cloud formation, the seas and oceans, gases such as methane and ozone, or even solar energy are still not really understood, and therefore the predictions that we make using them cannot always be relied on Dr James Hansen, in 1988, was predicting that the likely effects of global warming would be a raising

of world temperature which would have disastrous consequences for mankind: "a strong cause and effect relationship between the current climate and human alteration of the atmosphere" He has now gone on record as stating that using artificial models of climate as a way of predicting change is all but impossible In fact, he now believes that, rather than getting hotter, our planet is getting greener as a result of the carbon dioxide increase, with the prospect of increasing vegetation in areas which in recent history have been frozen wastelands.

In fact there is some evidence to suggest that as our computer-based weather models have become more sophisticated, the predicted rises in temperature have been cut back In addition, if we look at the much reported rise in global temperature over the last century, a close analysis reveals that the lion's share of that increase, almost three quarters in total, occurred before man began to 'poison' his world with industrial processes and the accompanying greenhouse gas emissions in the second half of the twentieth century.

So should we pay any attention to those stories that scream out at us from billboards and television news headlines, claiming that man, with his inexhaustible dependence on oil-based machinery and ever more sophisticated forms of transport is creating a nightmare level of 'greenhouse gas emissions, poisoning his environment and ripping open the ozone layer? Doubters point to scientific evidence which can prove that, of all the greenhouse gases, only two percent come from man-made sources, the rest resulting from natural emissions.

Who, then, to believe: the environmentalist exhorting us to leave the car at home, to buy re-usable products packaged in recycled paper and to plant trees in our back yard? Or the sceptics, including, of course, a lot of big businesses who have most to lose, when they tell us that we are making a mountain out of a molehill? And my own opinion? The jury's still out as far as I am concerned!

1 The author

A believe that man is causing global warming.

B believes that global warming is a natural process.

C is sure what the causes of global warming are.

D does not say what he believes the causes of global warming are

2 As to the cause of global warming, the author believes that _

A occasionally the facts depend on who you are talking to.

B the facts always depend on who you are talking to.

C often the facts depend on which expert you listen to.

D you should not speak to experts.

3 More than 80% of the top meteorologists in the United States are of the opinion that _

A global warming should make us lose sleep.

B global warming is not the result of natural cyclical changes but man-made.

C the consequences of global warming will be devastating.

D global warming is not man-made, but the result of natural cyclical changes.

4 Our understanding of weather

A leads to reliable predictions.

B is variable.

C cannot be denied.

D is not very developed yet.

5 Currently, Dr James Hansen's beliefs include the fact that _

A it is nearly impossible to predict weather change using artificial models.

B the consequences of global warming would be disastrous for mankind.

C there is a significant link between the climate now, and man's changing of the atmosphere.

D Earth is getting colder.

Your answers:

For questions 6-10, write in the corresponding numbered boxes with YES, NO, or NOT GIVEN:

Yes if the statement agrees with the information in the passage

No if the statement contradicts the information in the passage

Not given if there is no information about the statement in the passage.

6 At the same time that computer-based weather models have become more sophisticated, weather forecasters have become more expert.

7 Most of the increase in global temperature happened in the second half of the twentieth century.

8 The media wants us to blame ourselves for global warming.

9 The media encourages the public to use environmentally friendly vehicles, such as electric cars to combat global warming.

10 Many big businesses are on the side of the sceptics as regards the cause of global warming.

Part 2: Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence Do NOT change the form of the given word You must use between three and six words, including the word given (0) has been done as an example.

0 Fiona refused to wear her old dress. (not)

Fiona said that she would not wear her old dress.

1 As long as he could see, Kevin really didn't mind where he sat in the stadium (difference)

→ As long as he could see , where he sat in the stadium.

2. Somebody should have told us that the date had been changed (informed)

→ We should _ the change of the date.

3. Jane's family persuaded her to enter the competition (talked)

→ Jane was the competition by her family.

4. We never imagined that Julian might be planning to resign from his job (occurred)

→ It never Julian might be planning to resign from his job.

5. Sally was all ready to leave the office when her boss asked her to type up a report (point)

→ Sally was the office when her boss asked her to type up a report

Part 3: Write an essay of about 250 words on the following topic:

"The widespread use of the Internet has brought many problems What do you think are the main problems associated with the use of the web? What solutions can you suggest"?

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TỔNG ĐIỂM TOÀN BÀI: (20 điểm)

I LISTENING (3 điểm)

Part 1: (10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)

1 RHS3977X 2 Radcliffe 3 August 4 caravan(s) 5 showers

6 tennis rackets 7 Winter 8 07892 334821 9 London 10 5438900 67521

Part 2:(5 câu x 0,1 = 0,5 điểm)

Part 3:(10 câu x 0,1 = 1 điểm)

1 (the) green bus 2 west 3 (the) dolphins 4 Japan 5 bike / bicycle

6 Adventure Tours 7 foot 8 (wooden) mask 9 Lakeside 10 walking

II LEXICO-GRAMMAR (7,5 điểm)

Part 1.(15 câu x 0,15 = 2,25 điểm)

1 B 2 C 3 D 4 C 5 D

Part 2: ( 10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)

1 undoubtedly 2 originated 3 inhabitants 4 livelihood 5 unpredictable

6 traditionally 7 temporarily 8 guidance 9 reputedly 10 conquest

Part 3: ( 10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)

The horse and carriage is a thing of the past, but love and marriage are still with us

and still closely interrelating Most American marriages, particular first marriages

uniting young people, are the result of mutual attraction and affection rather with

practical considerations.

In the United States, parents do not arrange marriages for their children Teenagers

begin date in high school and usually find mates through their own academic and

social contacts Though young people feel free to choose their friends from different

groups, almost choose a mate of similar background This is due partly to parental

guidance Parents cannot select spouses for their children, but they can usually

influence choices by voicing disapproval for someone they consider suitable.

However, marriages of members of different groups (interclass, interfaith, and

interracial marriages) are increasing, probably because of the greater mobile of

today's youth and the fact that they are restricted by fewer prejudices as their parents

Many young people leave their hometowns to attend college, serve in armed forces,

or pursue a career in a bigger city One away from home and family, they are more

likely to date and marry outside their own social group.

Part 5:(10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)

1 put down 2 track down 3 set about 4 come out 5 make up for

6 step up 7 work out 8 turn down 9 stand for 10 see off

III READING (4,5 điểm)

Part 1:(10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)

Part 2: (10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)

Part 3:(10 câu x 0,15 = 1,5 điểm)