95 ĐỀ HSG ANH 7 CÓ ĐÁP ÁN ENGLISH PRACTICE 1 I Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in the following questions 1 A looked B watched C carried D stopped.
95 ĐỀ HSG ANH CÓ ĐÁP ÁN ENGLISH PRACTICE I/ Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three in the following questions A looked B watched C carried D stopped A study B success C surprise D sugar A unite B underline C university D uniform A danger B angry C language D passage A character B children C teacher D change II/ Chooose the word whose stress patteren is different from the other three in the following questions A realize B improve C possible D comfortable A important B especially C prefer D influence A general B opinion C abroad D surprise A comfort B nation C apply D moment A medical B advise C vegetables D physical III/ Choose the best answer to fill in the blank Are you interested playing badminton after class? A in B with C on D for " What .going to Hanoi tomorrow? " A to B in C about D for Hoa works very so she always gets good marks A badly B good C hardly D hard The building was built 1962 and 1969 A between B from C since D for This school in 1997 A built B is built C was built D has built Of all my friends, Hoa is A the tallest B the most tallest C taller D more taller Would you mind if I……………a photo ? A take B took C would take D am going to take Last week I ……………my children to the biggest zoo in town A got B brought C fetch D took Are you proud…………….your country and its tradition ? A about B on C of D for 10 Do you collect stamps or other things ? - Yes, I am a stamp………… A collecting B collector C collect D collection 11 It is very dangerous ………… in the polluted environment A to live B lives C living D live 12 Our ………… resources are limited so we should recycle all used things A nature B natural C naturing D naturally 13 His car is the same color ………… my uncle’s A alike B as C like D to 14 This ruler …………… of plastic A make B made C is making D is made 15 I take part ………… most youth activities of my school A in B of C on D at IV/ Write the correct form of verb to fill in the brackets Nowadays, a lot of important inventions (1- carry out) by scientists (2- work) for large industrial firms However, there (3 – be) still opportunities for other people (4 – invent) various things In Britain, there is a weekly TV program which (5 – attempt) to show all the devices which people (6 – invent ) recently The people (7 – organize) the program receive information about 700 inventions per year New ideas can (8 – develop) by private inventors However, it is important (9 – consider) these questions : Will it work? Will it (10 – want)? Is it new? _ 2. _ _ _ 10 V/ Write the correct preposition to fill in the blank Could I help you your bag? Na got up late this morning because her alarm clock didn’t go _ I’m looking forward seeing you in June In the competition, everyone fell the deep and dangerous water Ha Long Bay is recognized _ UNESCO as a World Heritage Site They have a meeting _ 6.30 and 9.30 My mother often picks me _ from the school I’m going to invite my friends to come over _ dinner tonight Next summer, my family will have a vacation Thailand and stay there one week VI/ Write the correct form of word to fill in the blank We have two postal _ a day (DELIVER) He left the room without _ (EXPLAIN) Playing tennis is one of his favorite (ACT) We started our trip on a beautiful morning (SUN) They left the house in a mess (FRIGHT) He said “ Good morning” in a most way (FRIEND) There is no easy to this problem (SOLVE) He always drives more at night (CARE) Does this _ suit you? (ARRANGE) 10 He is a very _ carpenter (SKILL) VII/Underline the incorrect word and correct it as example Example: I haven’t saw you for two month 0/ seen Nam is a student This year he had a very interested summer 1/ _ holiday He traveled, with him classmates, to a mountainous area 2/ _ in Hoa Binh province They gone there to help make a road 3/ _ through a forest among two villages “ It was very difficult 4/ _ because there had no water to drink and no shops where we 5/ _ could bought food,”said Nam “ It was very cold and wet 6/ _ in the mountains It is one of the wetter places in the country.” 7/ _ Nam stayed in the mountains since six weeks It was hard work, 8/ _ But he says it was the best thing he has ever did He is hoping 9/ _ to return next year to any more work there 10/ VIII/ Write the suitable word to fill in the blank Learning a language is, in some way, like (1) how to fly or play the piano There (2) _ important differences, but there is a very important similarity It is this: learning how to such things needs lots (3) _ practice It is never simply to “know” something You must be able to “do” things with what (4) _ know For example, it is not enough simply to read a book on (5) to fly an aeroplane A (6) _ can give you lots of information about how to fly, but if only read a book and then try to (7) _ without a great deal of practice first, you will crash and kill (8) The same is true of (9) the piano So you think it is enough simply to read about it? Can you play the piano without having lots of (10) _ first? IX/ Rewrite the sentence, using the word given Minh does morning exercises regularly He wants to be healthy ( so as to ) ………………………………………………………………………………………… I’m learning English I want to read book in English (in order to) ………………………………………………………………………………………… She said nothing She didn’t want to make him angry (so as to) ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4.The man was taken to the local hospital He was injured in the accident (past participle) ………………………………………………………………………………………… The musician is internationally famous He appeared in the concert last night (present participle) ………………………………………………………………………………………… X/ Rewrite the sentence without changing the meaning Keeping the environment clean is very important - It’s …………………………………………………………………………… They will show the time machine to the public when they finish it - The time machine …………………………………………………………………… He was delighted to receive his aunt’s letter - He was delighted that ……………………………………………………………… Old car tires are recycled to make shoes and sandals - People ……………………………………………………………………………… I’m very sad that I wasn’t accepted in that group - I’m very sad not …………………………………………………………………… It’s three years since I last spoke to her - I haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………… Tam doesn’t type as fast as she used to - Tam used …………………………………………………………………………… “ Please turn down the radio for me”, said my father - My father asked ……………………………………………………………………… Lan will be fifteen next week - It is Lan’s …………………………………………………………………………… 10 How long is it since you used the pen? - When ………………………………………………………………………….? XI/ Rearrange the word to make the meaningful sentence stamps / a child / Minh / since / collected / was / has / he - …………………………………………………………………………………… tomorrow / can / not / we / somewhere / I / so / working / go / am - …………………………………………………………………………………… back / in / months / England / going / two / are / to / they - ……………………………………………………………………………………… information / entertainment / also / is / TV / only / but / not / bringing - ……………………………………………………………………………………… struggle / on / always / nature / home / life / at / is / the farm / with / a - ……………………………………………………………………………………… ENGLISH PRACTICE A VOCABULARY Question 1-10: Choose the best word or phrase that best complete each sentence below His………… always makes people laugh a quiet b sense of humor c Christmas presents d smiles The way of life in this country is…………….to that in my country a similar b the same c like d as You have to make ……………… children not play with matches a ensure b surely c sure d ensuring The prince immediately……………….the girl a fall in love with b fell in love with c fall into love at d fell into love at Different language………………learn words in different ways a learners b learner c people d person My little brother…………… pictures very much a enjoy to draw b enjoy drawing c enjoys to draw d enjoys drawing Some people in the neighborhood are not happy…………………the changes a with b about c at d of TV……………… information and entertainment a brings b takes c gives d makes His feet hurt so he has to walk to school…………………… a on crutch b on crutches c on foot d on feet 10 ……………….natural resources? Is it difficult? a what about to save b what about saving c how about save d how about to save Question 11-20: Word form 11 It is ………………to eat too much sugar and fat HEALTH 12 If you can give a reasonable…………….for your bad behavior last night I’ll forgive you EXPLAIN 13 My brother often does experiments about electricity for…………… PLEASE 14 The ………………… changed me 50,000VND for each room DECORATE 15 There many cultural…………… between his country and mine DIFFER 16 A toaster is a chicken…………… that cooks food APPLY 17 ……………… in Viet Nam has brought a lot of big changes INDUSTRY 18 After taking an aspirin, her headache………………… APPEAR 19 The ……………….she gave last night was marvelous PERFORM 20 The………………in his province is very dramatic LANDED B GRAMMAR AND STUCTURE Question 21-31: Choose the correct answer Only one answer is correct: 21 After the clothes……………we can wear them to Ann’s birthday party a washing b wash c to wash d are washed 22 A new university without a library……………in USA a recently b opened recently c recently has opened d has recently opened 23 Do you know the place………………… I can have a meal with my friends? a where b which c what d when 24 On Christmas Eve, people often……… a tree a are decorated b were decorated c decorating d decorate 25 …………to your place tomorrow Hope to meet you there a would come b will come c am coming d was coming 26 The can overturned and everyone……………… into the deep river a fall b fell c felt d feel 27 The games were……………… important that they stopped fighting for a time a so b too c very d such 28 This is an emergency Please ……………………an ambulance to Cua Viet beach a to sending b sending c to send d send 29 Of the all members in my family, my grandpa is………………… a oldest b the oldest c most old d the most old 30 How long…………… here? - Since 1980 a you live b did you live c have you live d have you lived 31 We are having a plan to help them by …………… them things a encouraged b encourage c to encourage d encouraging Question 32-41: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct from: 32 Most of the Earth’s surface (cover)………… ………… by water 33 The first festival (hold)………………….….nearly eight hundred years ago 34 There’s some behind us I think we (follow)……………………… 35 My mother (not visit)……………………….us since he (move)………… …… to the new town 36 This bike (use)……………………….for more than six years 37 Nowadays, many historical places (destroy)………….………….seriously 38 It (get)……………………hotter and hotter in June 39 Last moth when we (visit)………….him, he (do)………………… …an experiment on the upstairs 40 Tet holiday in Viet Nam (celebrate) ………………………around January and February 41 The Eiffel Tower is in Paris It (visit)……………………… by millions of people every year C, PHONETIC Question 42-51: In three of the four words, the underlined part is pronounced the same; in the fourth word the underlined part is pronounced differently Find the fourth word 42 a held b flew c mend d tent 43 a quiet b industry c relative d participant 44 a nothing b clothes c hold d told 45 a bear b ear c tear d hear 46 a lot b floor c box d dog 47 a small b law c tall d plane 48 a float b noun c about d out 49 a arrive b abroad c around d armchair 50 a snowy b cold c prison d Chicago 51 a great b hate c heat d afraid Question 52-59: In three of these words the first syllable is stressed In the fourth the second syllable is stressed Find the word in which the second syllable is stressed 52 a person b enough c picture d people 53 a Japan b Australia c Britain d Canada 54 a surprise b wonderful c ticket d evening 55 a busy b fortunate c include d follow 56 a depart b medical c husband d business 57 a volcano b gallery c seafood d windy 58 a sunny b facility c humid d minus 59 a weather b lava c middle d delicious D READING Question 60-69: Read the article and circle the letter next to the word that best fits each space: Traveling in the Lake District: The Lake District is very popular for holidays all year round Roads leading to the area have been improved in (60)………………years inside the area itself, however, many roads are (61)……………and winding with steep hills and it may not be safe to drive (62)……… ….roads like this when they are (63) ……………in ice For the mountain walker a word of warning-every season visitors (64)…………… lost or are injured and (65)……….… to be rescued by the Mountain Rescue teams This kind of problem can be (66) ………… by following a few simple rules When exploring the mountains, wear warm clothing Sensible boots, take a map, compass and whistle and a small (67)…………… of food Don’t go (68)…………….alone and always tell someone where you (69)………… to go to Vocabulary (to) wind: uốn lượn steep (adj): dốc warning: cảnh báo (to) rescue: cứu whistle (n): còi 60 a recent b next c last d close 61 a thin b slim c narrow d shallow 62 a along b above c by d in 63 a wrapped b above c drowned d filed 64 a have b be c make d get 65 a must b should c need d ought 66 a encouraged b prevented c arranged d organized 67 a quantity b weight c length d limit 68 a for b by c with d off 69 a look b seem c plan d know E WRITING Question 70-77: Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first: 70 It was such an interesting film that we watched it several times The film……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………,………………………… 71 The football match was won by Manchester United Manchester………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 72 Peter was too ill to get up Peter was so………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 73 Her father asked her if she would go to the cinema with her friends Her father asked her:”…………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………….” 74 Parents ought to send their children to school Children……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 75 People think that doing morning exercises is good for health It is …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 76 Tom is not as tall as Peter Peter…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 77 Every day thousands of trees are cut down in the world Every day people…………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… Question 78-85: Make sentences based on the given cues: 78 I / going / visit / after work / evening …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 79 Residents / store owners / concerned / new mall / for / few months …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 80 What / mum / going / / weekend ? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 81 You / ought / go / market / buy / fish / vegetables …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 82 People / / everything / without / help / modern equipment / years ago …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 83 How old / your brother / sister / then ? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 84 Some people / neighborhood / not happy / changes …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… 85 It / difficult / learn / two languages / same time …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… Question 86: Write a passage (100 words) to tell your friends “ A country picnic ” you made Follow the suggested ideas - Who you go with, when you go , how you go, what you’ve done, when you’re back, how you feel, … …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………… -Good luck to you! ENGLISH PRACTICE PART I - Choose the word A, B, C or D whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others A rubbish B uniform C umbrella D thumb A appear B weather C bread D headache A project B belong C woman D concert A think B though C mother D these A eraser B baseball C suitcase D waterfall Choose the word A, B, C or D whose main stress is different from the others in the group A pencil B raincoat C arrive D notebook A enjoyable B power C permission D explore A photography B minority C heroic D visit A translation B difficult C unluckily D agree 10 A Vietnamese B engineer C celebration D product Your answers: 10 PART II- Choose the best answers to completes each sentence Hoa coins and stamps since she was six A was collecting B has collected C collected D will collect His brother is a _ boy He always tells a joke A handsome B humorous C sociable D energetic Do you mind if I your car to work? A drive B driving C to drive D drove They are that their son won the championship A delighted B pleasing C sad D interesting My sister regretting _ Mai’s glasses yesterday A to break B broken C breaking D break Hoa dances more _ than her classmates A beauty B beautiful C beautifully D beautify They will hold a meeting in the large room the morning of next Sunday A in B on C at D of Minh loves playing chess _ his sister enjoys skipping in their free time A when B because C while D during One hundred dollars an big amount of money for her A is B are C were D is being 10 Don’t overheat the victim _ blankets or coats A on B for C with D from 11 We are going to a small plane to Ha Long Bay this weekend A drive B ride C take D give 12 They as well as Mai _ in the field at this time last Sunday A was working B were working C has worked D have worked 13 Thanks _ Alexander Graham Bell’s invention, I can communicate with each other easily A for B from C on D.to 14 We must _ the environment from the pollution every day A save B protest C protect D waste 15 In our opinion, there are a lot of differences _ two twins A from B without C with D between 16 If you _ your work, let’s play volleyball with them in the garden A finish B are finishing C have finished D will finish 17 Have a picnic with in the mountain tomorrow A Hanh and I B Hanh and me C I and Hanh D me and Hanh 18 Study is no _ restricted to just one location A longer B long C longest D the longest 19 My son was hit _ a stick while he was working in the field A by B with C without D out 20 Nam and Manh have played badminton for two hours, but of them are tired A none B both C neither D all Your answers: 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PART III - Put the correct form of the words: Joanne wants to become a in the future (science) Many rural areas in Viet Nam have been in the last few years (urban) The book was so that we didn’t want to read it (interest) There are a lot of _ in the competition (contest) Linda’s made the party less exciting (absent) He didn’t win the championship, so he felt very _ (hope) Because of his _, they failed the exam (lazy) Vinamilk company has served customers a lot of _ recently (produce) Tet holiday is one of the most important for Vietnamese people (celebrate) 10 Laura loves all of Vietnamese dishes, _ Nem (special) Your answers: 10 PART IV - Find and correct a mistake in each sentence: The boy was enough intelligent to solve that problem The girl helped me with the needlework yesterday is my classmate They asked their friends not play soccer in the road Hanh is the same weigh as my sister It is careless for you to leave your book on the train My brother used to going to the movies with our father Hoa asked me if I could have a picnic with her in the country or not Most of monkeys both in the forest and in the zoo are interesting in bananas It takes Nam thirty minutes going to school on foot everyday 10 Not only Ha but also her friends was present in my fifteenth birthday party Your answers: 9 10 Part V- Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following passage Air pollution is caused (1) ill health in human beings In a lot of countries, there are (2) limiting the amount of smoke factories can produce although there is not enough _(3) on the effects of smoke on the atmosphere Doctors have (4) that air pollution causes (5) diseases The gases from the exhausts of cars _(6) also increased air pollution in most cities The (7) of petrol produces a poisonous gas, which is often collected in busy streets circled by high buildings Children _(8) in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can not think as (9) as other children, and are clumsy when they _(10) their hands A from B on C over D of A laws B ideas C problems D regulations A news B article C information D newspaper A agreed B pointed C disagreed D proved A lung B heart C liver D stomach A had B have C has D having A water B lead C gas D exhaust A lived B live C to live D living A quick B slowly C quickly D slow 10 A touch B use C handle D collect Your answers: 10 PART VI - Read and fill a suitable word in each blanket: Christmas is always held (1) December the twenty fifth every year Every family in England decorates a Christmas tree and puts (2) in the middle of the living room And Santa Claus plays an important _(3) in this festival There is a poem to relate him In 1823, the patron saint of children, Saint Nicholas appeared in a poem (4) A Visit Saint Nicholas The character in the poem _(5) a fat jolly man who wore a _ (6) suit and gave children (7) on Christmas Eve The poem, which was (8) by Clement Clarke Moore, an American professor, became popular (9) the USA Santa Claus is based _(10) the description of Saint Nicholas in this poem Your answers: 10 Part VII- Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence It is over two years since they left their homeland (They haven’t …………………………) “How many cars are there in front of your house, Mai?” I said (I asked ………………… ) No one introduced me to newcomers in the festival (I …………………………………… ) The food was too bad for the children to eat (The food was so ……………………………) It’s no use persuading her to join in that activity (There is no …………………………… ) I am on the fifth page of the essay I am typing (So far ……………………………………) The dog keeps stealing my socks (The dog is …………………………………………… ) Hoa found it easy to translate this poem into French (Hoa had no ……………………… ) 10 advantage agreement argument attention complaint contact conversation effect use period My teacher made a ………… about me to the principal After lengthy negotiations they managed to come to an ………… Lots of charities can make ………… of old clothing and other household goods I had a stupid ………… with my brother about which TV programme to watch I had a long ………… with Aunt Judith on the phone today The constant sun is having a terrible ………… on my skin Jill finally made ………… with her brother who was travelling in India Rod decided to take ………… of the good weather and go for a long walk It’s important to pay ………… to the road signs when driving in a foreign country 10 Sue felt that her time at college was the most exciting …………… of her life Part 3: Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line The first one has been done for you (0) (10points) EAT MORE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES A recent report on the (0) eating habits of children in Britain EAT suggests that children from the age of three to sixteen show a strong (1) for vegetables and only eat LIKE (2) amounts of fruit and vegetables at Christmas SUFFICE One researcher says not eating (3) may have PROPER serious consequences on a child’s (4) .and physical SPEAK development, resulting in poorer performance at school One (5) is to give children extra iron and vitamins but SOLVE in the long run it is more (6) if children get the EFFECT right ingredients in their (7) diet DAY (8) ., parents choose food for their children that is FORTUNATE quick and (9) .to prepare, rather than food which CONVENIENCE is fresh and healthy (10) ., it is difficult later to get CONSEQUENCE children to change their habits 371 III LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS (5 points) Choose the correct response (A, B, C, or D) “Cigarette?” - “ _” A I smoke five cigarettes a day B It’s very expensive C Not really D No, thanks “Is it far to the international airport from here?” - “ _” A Yeah, it’s pretty far B By taxi C None at all D Sure, no problem “No one can play football as well as Bill.” - “ _” A You’re right He doesn’t play it well B Yes, he’s a professional player C No, de doesn’t like football D Yes, about once a week “Would you mind turning down the volume?” - “ _” A Of course B I’d be glad to C Not at all D Yes, sure “Why don’t you take a break?” - “ _” A Because I’m tired B I don’t agree C Sure, go ahead D I guess I should IV READING COMPREHENSION ( 30 points) Part 1: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space (10 points) GENDER GAP IN EDUCATION For many years now, British girls have performed much better in exams than boys Most theories about the causes of this gap -(1) - the sexes have blamed the education -(2) - However, new research suggests that boys’ poor performance has nothing to -(3) - internal practices at schools Instead external factors, such as different learning styles and how children are -(4) - up, have to be considered For this -(5) - ,many educationalists are now studying how boys and girls learn to read They believe that, since reading is -(6) - taught either by mothers or by female primary school teachers, many boys (7) - reading as a woman’s activity and this puts them -(8) - it Another factor could be that boys are generally more -(9) - than girls When they can’t be the best, they would rather -(10) - up on education than be considered average Girls seem much happier to be second best A among B between C beside D beyond A method B style C technique D system A by B from C at D with A brought B raised C given D grown A cause B purpose C reason D objective A hardly B generally C rarely D lately A look B notice C see D watch 372 A off B on C across D through A determined B optimistic C possessive D competitive 10 A give B take C break D turn Part 2: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (15 points) FAMILY LIFE In a big family like mine you have a (1) ………… of arguments (2) ………… weekend, for example, we have been trying to decide on our summer holiday (3) ………… is amazing how difficult this kind of decision can be when you have to consider so (4) ………… different ideas It can be hard enough for two people to agree, but (5) ………… are eight of us! My mum wants to go to the mountains, but (6) ………… else does (7) ………… three of my brothers want to go to the beach, but that’s the (8) ………… place my dad refuses to go (9) ………… of my parents wants to go abroad – (10) ………… say it’s too expensive Unfortunately, my sister Sonya wants to go to Disney World Dad says fine, so long as she pays for (11) ………… Of course, my older sister wants to go away with her friends, but Mum says she is too young to go on holiday on her (12) ………… And me? I’ll go anywhere (13) ………… I’d really like is if (14) ………… could just agree with each (15) ………… on something for once Part 3: Read the passage and circle the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question (5 points) WHO IS REALLY ON THE INTERNET? One of the great things about the Internet, as well as one of its biggest problems, is that people are basically anonymous on it In Internet chat rooms and web cafés, people can use a different name and even create an entirely different identity if they want to In some ways, this is a good thing For many people, it gives them the chance to things that they could never in real life For example, a person might be very shy in real life, but that same person may find the courage to make friends on the Internet because it feels safer In addition, people in some countries are not free to express their opinions, especially if they don’t like the government By using a different identity on the Internet, they can express their opinions without worrying about getting in trouble That same freedom to be ‘another person’ on the Internet, however, causes many problems as well The major problem is Internet fraud Many dishonest people use the Internet to pretend to be a different person Then they trick a person into trusting them in some way and take their money In one case, two Japanese men lied to Filipinos who wanted to travel to Japan The two Japanese men told them that they could help them get 373 visas to Japan for a small price (about $ 400 per person) The two Japanese men took thousands of dollars from hopeful Filipinos, but none of the people ever got their visas The number of these kinds of crime is quickly rising Last year, Internet criminals stole over $ 350 million from trusting people When you consider that only $ 57 million was stolen in bank robberies in all of Europe, it is easy to see that Internet crime is a serious problem The word ‘anonymous’ in bold in paragraph is closest in meaning to _ A nameless B dishonest C trusting D criminal According to paragraph 2, all of the following are true of the Internet EXCEPT _ A it allows people to safely oppose their government B it makes it easier for people to express themselves C it gets people in trouble D it helps shy people make friends The word ‘they’ in bold in paragraph refers to _ A people B countries C opinions D friends The author mentions two Japanese men in order to _ A suggest that there is a lot of Internet crime in Japan B show that getting a visa is very difficult in Japan C give an example of fraud on the Internet D show that you shouldn’t trust anyone on the Internet Why does the author mention bank robberies? A To show that there is more money in Internet crime than in robbing banks B To suggest that Internet crime is easier than robbing banks C To show that Internet crime is much more common than other types of crime D To show that banks are safer than the Internet V WRITING ( 30points) Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first one, by using the word given.( Do not change the word given.) ( 10 points) It’s a long time since our last conversation spoken We ……………………………………………… .…………………………….… During dinner, the phone rang I When ………………………………………… .…… …………………… Do you have any plans for Saturday evening? doing What ………………………………………………………… …….………….? Please don’t open the window you I’d …………………………………………………………… ……………… I haven’t been to the cinema for two months time The ……………………… .……………………………………………… … We had to a lot of homework at school made We …………………………………………………………………………………………… 374 We can’t leave if John doesn’t arrive until We’ll ………………………………………………………………………………………… As people get older, their eyesight becomes weaker worse The older …………………………………………………………………………………… That old keyboard is not worth repairing pointless It is …………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 I’ve never been to a less exciting concert least It is …………………………………………………………………………………………… Part 2: Read the following paragraph about oil and gas supplies One word is missing from each line Put an oblique stroke (/) where the word has been omitted and write the missing word in each blank The first one has been done for you (10 points) Although the world’s energy resources/taken many have millions of years to produce, we quickly beginning to exhaust these supplies Recently UN committee reported that world’s oil and gas supplies would about 100 years if used carefully The report stated that there be enough oil and gas for a century only if the present demand could controlled If the demand continued grow, the report said that fuel supplies would last for less forty years According to the report, governments must now steps to control the amounts of fossil fuels are used 10 Part 3: Write an essay ( at least 200 words) on the following topic: (10 points) What are the advantages and disadvantages of television? 375 THE END 376 ENGLISH PRACTICE 94 I GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 35 points) Part 1: Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D (15 points) My mother used to ……… research in this library when she was a student A make B C making D doing Let’s go to the beach this weekend, ………… ? A shall we B we C don’t we D will we B didn’t say C hasn’t said D hadn’t said I wish he ……… that A doesn’t say My father has gone away He’ll be back ……… a week A for B at C until D in Don’t this all at once; Do it little little A by B to C from D with They are both good because they type carefully A typewriters B typists C typers D typemen We didn’t .to the station in time to catch the train A get B reach C arrive D approach I don’t think that purple shirt with your yellow skirt A suits B fits C goes D wears We had to stop for gasoline at a filling A garage B service C station D pump 10 you study harder, you won’t pass the examination A If B Although C Despite D Unless C not to D didn’t 11 He ordered them …… it again A don’t B not 12 Quite soon, the world is going to energy resources A run out of B get into C keep up with D come up again 13 We decided not to go camping because of the ………rain A great B strong C heavy D extra 14 Mary works at a supermarket She ……… $ an hour A pays B brings C takes D earns 15 The students have got ……… news about their exams A many B some C few D a few Part 2: Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense or form (10 points) Quang (talk) to another student when I (see) him today That proposal ( consider) by the members right now Less than half of the cans of paint (use) up to now 377 A: I (lose) my glasses I can’t find them anywhere I (look for) them for hours B: Don’t worry I (do) the same thing the other week but I (find) them a few days later He is working tomorrow If he (have) a day off tomorrow, he (go) to the beach Part 3: Correct the words in bold (10 points) Ex:: Jane did a lot of mistakes in her composition I’m afraid you’ve lost your test You only got 23% … made…… … …………………… Congratulations! You’ve gained first prize in the competitions! …………………… I’ve asked everyone where Jane is, but none can tell me …………………… I’m a bit short of cash Can you borrow me some until tomorrow? …………………… Gills has got a good job and wins a good salary …………………… Do you mind if I make a photograph of you? …………………… Our school is nearby to the town centre …………………… It’s so peaceful living in the nature away from the city …………………… I feel asleep Do you mind if I go to bed? …………………… 10 My mother tried to avoid me from going to the club .………………… II READING COMPREHENSION ( 35 points) Part 1: Use one of these words in its correct form to complete the text (10 points) retire, promote, redundant, interview, contract, reference, pensioner, applicant, career, train, employment ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK In these days of high (0) unemployment, it is often difficult for young people to find a job If they are lucky enough to be asked to go for a(n) (1)…………………….………… , they may find that there are at least 20 other (2) ……………………… ……for the job If a company is thinking of offering you a job, they will ask you for at least one (3) ……………………… ……from either your previous employer or someone who knows you well Before taking up your job, you may have to sign a (4) ………………………… You will probably have to some (5) ………………………… , which help you to the job more successfully Once you have decided that this is your chosen (6)…………………………, you will then have to work hard to try and get (7) …………………………, which usually brings more responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made (8)…………………………, and not be able to find another job It is also a good idea to pay some money into a (9) …………………………scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when you are (10) ………………………… Finally, good luck! Part 2: Read the passage below and choose the correct answer among A, B, C or D (10 points) 378 GREEK THEATRES The word theatre comes from Greek and literally means seeing place The theatre has been popular in ancient times People did not go to the theatre simply to see an interesting (1) for the plays formed part of religious festivals (2) early Greek theatres consisted of no more than a flat space with an altar at the foot of a hillside (3) that time, there were no (4) as there are in modern theatres, so the (5) stood or sat on the slopes of the hillside Gradually, special theatres were made by building large stone or wooden steps one (6) another up the hillside In later times, a hut was built at the far side of the acting area where it formed a background for the actors (7) the parts of the different characters Eventually, a (8) platform was built so that the actors could be seen more clearly This was the first appearance of anything (9) our modern stage As well as these permanent theatres, there were simple wooden stages (10) around by actors wandering from one place to another There was also a hut with curtains that served both as background scenery and as a dressing room 10 A scene A Whole A In A chairs A watchers A among A playing A lifted A as A carried B performance B Complete B For B benches B players B between B making B raised B like B held C scenery C Full C At C seats C viewers C around C doing C moved C equal C brought D stage D All D On D stools D audiences D behind D being D pulled D similar D fetched Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space Use only ONE word in each space (15 points) A POP STAR John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940 He was always (1) .on music and played in a pop group (2) school and Art college John (3) married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son (4) name was Julian At that time, John was a member of a group (5) “ The Beatles” Many beautiful songs (6) written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them They (7) scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of people have their hair cut in a Beatles style Soon, everyone had heard (8) “The Beatles” and John was (9) richer than he had ever thought Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records (10) his own after 1968 , and it was in the same year when (11) marriage to Cynthia came to an end He had met Yoko Ono (12) he married the following year John lost weight and grew his hair long , as can (13) seen on the covers of the records that he made with Yoko He set up home in the United States and had a son called Sean 379 Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) most talented of all “The Beatles” He sang about peace and love and so when he was murdered by one of his fans, outside his New York apartment , the whole world (15) shocked More than 50,000 fans turned up to a ceremony in his memory He was only forty when he died III WRITING: ( 30 points) Part 1: There is a mistake in each sentence below Underline the mistake and write the correct sentence (10 points) EX: I am reading a book which it is very interesting → I am reading a book which is very interesting My mother, that is nearly 60, is coming to live with us ………………………………………………… … .… … Andrew has been a teacher of English since a very long time …………………………………………………… .…… It is not easy to grow up children in a modern world …………………………………………………… … I think we should go some sightseeing this afternoon ……………………………………………………… … … The room where I am staying in is very noisy …………………………………………………………… .… This is Peter, who his sister works at your school ……………………………………………………… …… Do you want to see the pictures that we took them on holiday? …………………………………………………………… .… Have you ever considered to become a professional footballer? ………………………………………………………… … I’ll give Tania your letter if she will come to school tomorrow ………………………………………………………………………… 10 I’ve really got to cut up smoking ………………………………………………………… … … Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given Do not change the word given ( 10 points) Could you possibly help me with this box? mind Would …………………………………………………………………………… “Who ate the cake?” she asked had She wanted ……………………………………………………………… … What sort of weather did you have on holiday? like What ……………………………………………………………………….…… 380 I am not good at skiing, but I’d like to learn not I do…………………………………………………………………………… The exam wasn’t as hard as I expected than The exam………………………………………………………………………… Don’t forget to contact me if you come to London touch Don’t forget to………………………………………………………………………… … Make sure that you don’t arrive late turn Make sure that………………………………………………………………………… … Your English will improve if you keep practising get Your English………………………………………………………………………… … Normally I have a ten-minute journey to school me Normally………………………………………………………………………… .… 10 She is keen on meeting people from other countries who She wants………………………………………………………………………… … Part 3: In about 250 words, write about the advantages and disadvantages of a child in a large family (10 points) The end 381 ENGLISH PRACTICE 95 SECTION TWO: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (6 pts.) Question Choose the best option:(2pts) Tom and Mary never came to class late A So did we B Neither did we C We did either D Neither we did I remember to Hanoi when I was a very small child A taking B to take C to be taken D being taken Helen asked me the film called “Star Wars” A if I had seen B have I seen C have you seen D if had I seen At first I found to get used to .on the other side of the road A it difficult - drive B difficult - drive C it difficult - driving D difficult- driving Had we known your new address, we to see you A would have come B will come C would come D came I don’t believe a word she said; I think he just made .that story A out B up C off D down She warned me A to not it B I should it C about to it D not to it .had they recovered from the first earthquake when they felt the second tremor A Scarely B Never C No sooner D Just Jason’s professor had him his thesis many times before allowing him to present it to the committee A rewrites B rewriting C rewrite D to rewrite 10 The problems .last year caused to the committee members to table the proposal temporarily A were discovered B which was discovered C that discovered D discovered Question Give the correct tense of the verbs in brackets: (2pts) Jane (1 join) our firm twelve years ago She had worked for the previous seven years with an advertising company and (2 acquire) much useful experience For the first eight years with us, she (3 work) in the Sales Department, and (4 work) there when I became a Managing Director Since then she (5 work) as my personal assistant, and (6.prove) .herself to be outstandingly capable on many occasions She (7.work) on the top floor, in an office next to mine, but at the moment she (8.work) .in London on a special assignment Question Use the correct form of the words given in brackets to fill in the blanks in each sentence: (2pts) She has one of the biggest in Britain (COLLECT) The judge told him it was to drink and drive, and banned him for a year (RESPONSIBLE) The keys were locked inside the car , a side window was open (LUCKY) Three firms are in .for the same contract.(COMPETE) 382 It is forbidden to hunt for that kind of bird It has been listed as one of the .species (DANGER) The government is spending a lot of money in the attempt to fight against (LITERATE) These shoes look quite smart but they’re terribly (COMFORT) Burning coal is an way of heating a house Gas is much cheaper (ECONOMY) SECCTION THREE READING (6pts.) Question Read the following passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word: (2pts) How easy is (1) to understand another person’s character? My friend Jack was once a rather annoying person He was always getting (2) trouble because he was so disobedient In class he was very talkative and never stopped (3) jokes The teachers all told him (4) was impolite because he interrupted them When I met him, he was very unfriendly and didn’t want to talk to me (5) .all People told me he stole things and that he was dishonest His school work was terrible He didn’t take any pride in his writing, he never (6) enough time doing his homework, and that he was not at all conscientious One day he saw a gang of boys attacking an old man Jack hated violence and he fought them all (7) they ran away He was awarded a medal for bravery After that people changed their (8) .about him Question Read the passage bellow and then choose a suitable word A, B, C or D to fill in each blank :( 2pts) PROBLEMS OF WATCHING TELEVISION IN BRITAIN British parents are always complaining that their children spend too much time gluing to the telly and not enough(1) other activities like sports and reading A survey recently carried out on people’s viewing habits (2) not disapprove it It shows that young people in Britain spend on (3) twenty three hours a week in front of the television, (4) works out at over three hours every day What is surprising, however, is the fact that the average adult watches even more: an incredible 28 hours a week We seem to have become a nation of telly addicts Just about (5) household in the country has a television and over half have two or more According (6) the survey, people nowadays don’t just watch television sitting in their living room, they watch it in the kitchen and in bed as well The Education Minister said a (7) weeks ago that Britain’s pupils should spend more time reading Unfortunately , parents are not setting a good example: adults (8) reading than young people In fact, reading is (9) the bottom of their list of favorite pastimes They would(10) listen to the radio, go to the cinema or hire a video to watch on their television at home 1.A at B on C for D in 2.A does B C is D has 3.A time B Sunday C weekend D average 4.A which B what C who D where 5.A none B neither C every D all 6.A for B to C with D on 7.A lot B little C number D few 383 8.A more B better C less D most A on B to C at D in 10 had better B prefer C like D rather Question Read the following passage and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D : (2pts) After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man However, he foresaw its universally destructive powers too late Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite so in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who made worthwhile contributions to mankind Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry, medicine and peace Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremoney Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards which vary from $30.000 to $ 125.000 Every year on December 10th , the anniversary of Nobel’s death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma ,and money) are presented to the winners Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges’decisions Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes No awards were presented from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare, others have shared their prizes 1.Where was Alfred Nobel born? A in America B in Spain C In Sweden D In Switzeland 2.When did the first award ceremony take place? A 1901 B 1895 C 1962 D 1968 3.Why was the Nobel prize established? A to resolve political differences B to recognize worthwhile contributions to humanity C to spend money D to honour the inventor of dynamite 4.In which area have American received the most awards? A peace B literature C economics D science 5.Which of the following sentences is NOT true? A Awards vary in monetary value B Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners C Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel’s invention D A few individuals have won two awards In how many fields are prizes bestowed? A B C D 10 SECTION FOUR: WRITING (6pts) Question Read the passage and find out an odd word out in each line There is an example in the first line: (2pts) to I could to remember one of the good things I did While I was walking along the road the other one day I happened to notice a small brown leather purse which lying on the pavement I picked it up and 384 had opened it to see if I could find out the owner’s name There was nothing in it except of some small change and a photograph of a woman about 40 years old Though I put the photograph back and took the purse to the police station, at where I handed it to the sergean in charge Before I left, the sergeant he made a note of my name and address in case of the owner of the purse wanted to write and thank me Question Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it: (2pts) Our house is going to be painted by a local firm We are It was such a dull play that he fell asleep The play She didn’t say a word as she left the room She left the room “I didn’t steal the bicycle” he said “I just borrowed it.” He denied but admitted I just had time to put up my umbrella before the rain came down in torrents No sooner Is smoking permitted in Vietnamese cinemas? Are we Because he didn’t study hard, he failed the exam Had Her grief was so great that she almost fainted So Question Write a passage (150-180 words) about your last summer holiday: (2pts) - The End - 385 ... D will finish 17 Have a picnic with in the mountain tomorrow A Hanh and I B Hanh and me C I and Hanh D me and Hanh 18 Study is no _ restricted to just one location A longer B long... hit _ a stick while he was working in the field A by B with C without D out 20 Nam and Manh have played badminton for two hours, but of them are tired A none B both C neither D all... the needlework yesterday is my classmate They asked their friends not play soccer in the road Hanh is the same weigh as my sister It is careless for you to leave your book on the train My brother