ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI CAO HỌC MÔN TIẾNG ANH

ĐỀ CƯƠNG ÔN THI CAO HỌC MÔN TIẾNG ANH PART 1: GRAMMAR Exercise Choose the appropriate answer for each sentence below A: "It's really hot in this room." B: "Wait I _ the window." A 'll open B 'm going to open C 'm opening D open C am coming D come C 've lived D was lived Wait here until I back A came B will come I _ in this village all my life A live B 'm living Mary dinner when her friend at 6.30 yesterday A is having / calls C had / called B was having / called D had / calling A: "Why are you so dirty?" B: "Because I _ the basement." A clean B 've cleaned C 've been cleaning D cleaning He said to the police that his car _ A stole B had stolen C was stole D had been stolen C can be D isn't Tom lives in a mansion He _ rich A must be B should be If I _ she likes me, I'd ask her out But she doesn't like me A know B knew C had known D would know Did you remember _ the door when you left? A lock B to lock C locking D to locking 10 He opened a restaurant _ not having a license A in spite B despite C however D although 11 I want to watch _ TV Have you seen _ remote? A the / the B – / thecorrect C the / a D the / – 12 He to New York three times this year A was B had been C is D has been 13 We _ tomorrow morning The train _ at 7:45 a.m A.will leave / leaves B leave / is leaving C are leaving / leaves D leave / leaves 13 I _ her since the day I met her A have loved B am loving C love D loved 14 You should drive _ if you don't want to have an accident A slower B more slowly C more slower D slowlier 15 A: "Do you like _ books?" B: "Yes I'm always at _ library." A.the / a B.a / the C.- / a D.- / the 16 I'd like to _ help you, but I don't have money right now A can B be able to C can to D could C should we D we have 17 What _ to when we finish? A have we B must we 18 He crashed his car into a tree because he _ attention to the road A didn't pay B hadn't paid C wasn't paying D not paid 19 I _ beans when I was a child, but now I love them A didn't use to like B usedn't to like C didn't use to liking D was not used to like 20 I want _ here until I come back A you stay B that you stay C you to stay D you staying 21 A: "Do you speak English?" B: "Yes, _." A a little B little C a few D few 22 If my boss _ me work weekends, I'd quit my job A.would make B.would have made C.made 23 The second World War _in 1939 D.will make A started B starts C has started D start 24 Who when I came? - Mrs Brown A you were talking to C are you talking to B were you talking to D you are talking to 25 If my boss _ me work weekends, I'd quit my job A.would make B.would have made C.made D.will make 26 He ill for a long time before he in 1990 A had been / died B has been / died C is / dies D was / had died 27 You need to some more exercise you become perfect in shape A due to B until C by D no sooner 28 The couple sitting before us kept talking the movie A ago B while C when D during 29 We a lovely view of the Bosphorus and the bridges over it while the plane over Istanbul A are getting / flies B had got / is flying C got / was flying D get / has flown 30 child will be given a role, however small, in the play A Several B The whole C Both D Each Exercise 2: Choose the underlined part that needs correcting Last year, my son was lost among the crowd when we have gone shopping A B B C B C They have studied English before they went to London A D Almost 300 million people had visited America’s national parks every year A D I have learnt English for I was ten years old A C B C D They has got married for 30 years by the end of this month A B C D D They will help you whenever you will ask them A B C B C D D When we arrived at the station, the train has already left A 10 D Tom might not to come tomorrow A C When Sam will arrive, he will open the gift A B B C D Is this the first time you are in hospital? A B C D 11 Up to now, there had been no woman being chosen the US president A B C D 12 Studying at university is different than working in the real environment A B C D 13 Don’t leave the house until I will get back A B C D 14 I was walking along the pavement when I realized that there has been a man following me A B C D 15 Some students have always complain that they not have enough money to spend A B C D 16 Peter has been written the composition for hours and he has not finished yet A B C D 17 We were a few minute late so the film was already started when we got to the cinema A B C D 18 By the time the police come, the robber had run away A B C D 19 Why didn’t Peter go to school? What did happened to him? A B C D 20 I was listening to the radio when the door bell will ring A B C D PART 2: VOCABULARY Exercise Choose the correct answers The baby is Her diaper needs changing A thirsty B dry C sleepy D wet Sam felt of himself when he discovered he had passed his driving test A ashamed B proud C disappointed D afraid My friend’s lucky She works in a bank and a lot of money A deals B serves C earns D does The lawyer's was unusually high A fare B account C price D fee My sister was very sad when she up with her boyfriend A split B got C fell D made 10 The trains are so It took us three hours longer than usual to get there A relaxing B unreliable C convenient D uncomfortable 11 I gave the shop assistant a ten pound note, but she forget to give me my A cash B card C price D change 12 I’m about my exams next week I haven’t done enough work! A satisfied B amused C disappointed D nervous 13 My brother was very happy when he engaged A fell B made C had D got 14 The trains are usually , but today they are running over an hour late A comfortable B dangerous C reliable D stressful 15 Last year a lot of women preferred long skirts But, this year short skirts are in again A fashion B absence C respect D popular 16 We had to climb a steep path to reach the house on the top of the hill A onto B up C into D down 17 He is not a skilled worker He doesn't much A win B gain C earn D pay 18 We keep the copies of all our reports in a special master file A primitive B characteristic C elementary D original 19 My memories of you are so warm and that I am sure I can never forget you A busy B deep C unkind D helpful 20 so much of their time together has deepened their friendship A Arguing B Proving C Spending D Wasting 21 Now, the ball to the person on your right A Pull B Throw C Jump D Burst 22 He had plenty of time to sit the scenery A or feel B and enjoy C to prove D to remind 23 The winner of the competition is going to receive a of 20 000 $ A fare B price C cost D prize 24 Then it started to rain heavily and everyone ran for A dryness B shadow C shelter D sunshine 25 She me up and gave me a friendly smile A frightened B forgave C joked D woke 26 Listen! Do you hear that funny coming from the kitchen? A noise B feeling C taste D smell 27 Oh, he's so big-headed I can't him A stand B shake C swear D spread 28 Someone pushed him from and he fell over A behind B against C beyond D across 29 A(n) does oral translation from one language to another A.translator B reporter C.transporter D interpreter 30 There are no hills or mountains on the Konia (= Konya) plain It's all very A wide B rocky C flat D broad PART 3: READING-SIGNS Exercise 1: Look at the sign in each question, choose the best explanation A, B, C, or D A Children cannot reach medicine B Keep medicine where children can easily reach it C Put medicine in a safe place where children cannot get it Example answer: C A All city bus journeys cost the same B You need the correct money for the bus C Your ticket could be checked A The water is not deep enough for diving B You must not swim when people are diving C You must not dive where the water is shallow A You must always have your identity card with you B You must show your identity card at all times C You can get your identity card from security A The time of the lecture has changed B The subject of the lecture has changed C The location of the lecture has changed A Everybody has to pay at least pounds between 12.30pm and 2pm B A pizza costs pounds C No pizzas are served between 12.30 and pm A If you travel without a ticket you may have to pay 10 pounds later B The price of a ticket is 10 pounds C If you don't have a ticket, you will have to pay 10 pounds on the spot How should Maria react? A Send her sister an email B Write to her sister C Call her sister What does Miriam want Nabil to do? A Buy her a new printer B Tell her when he will come C Repair her old printer A Tom should go to the restaurant without Jess B Jess will meet Tom at the bar C Jess can’t go to the restaurant She will meet Tom at the bar 10 A The water fitness classes are free to people who swim ten times in a month B The swimming pool is free to people who go to the Water Fitness Classes C This month, you can go to Water Fitness Classes and use the swimming pool ten times without paying 11 A You can get your membership cards from the Private Rooms between 10am and 2pm B Only members can visit the Private Rooms from 10am to 2pm C Anyone can visit the private rooms from 10am to 2pm 12 Students who not sign up before Friday lunchtime A will not be able to afternoon activities next week B will have to work in the afternoons next week C won’t be able to choose their afternoon activities next week 13 A The group leader cannot go on the trip of Saturday B The trip to London will take place on a different day C Miriam will not be able to visit London at the weekend 14 A Cheaper tickets are available for people who travel often B You need a special type of ticket if you travel regularly C The Super Weekly Saver ticket can help all travellers to save money 15 What should people at the restaurant first? A Go to the bar B Find a table C Pay for their food 16 A The lift is only for employees B Ask someone if you need help with the lift C The lift isn't working 17 A This car park is for people who use the shop B No parking here C Anyone can park here 10 18 A The cafe is where the builders eat B Students will be told when the cafe is open C The cafe will still be open while building work is being done 19 What is the coach doing? A Letting the team's fans know the positive effect of their support B Encouraging the team to play even better in a future match C Congratulating the team on their most win 20 A Marie needs her tennis racket so she can play tennis this afternoon B Marie is asking her mum to watch the tennis match C Marie is asking if her mum has found her tennis racket 21 A The Super Supreme is only available this week B Choose which size of pizza and still get a special price C Pay less at the moment for a certain pizza 11 22 A Lucy needs to let Ken know she's probably going to be late B Lucy wants Sam to contact Ken and warn him about traffic problems C Lucy's not sure when she's supposed to meet Ken at the park 23 Who should Maria contact if she wants to go to the concert? A Martina B Sara C Isabella 24 What you have to do? A Register your car here by filling in this form B Place the completed form in the box provided C Put this form in your car windscreen after filling it in 25 What has changed about the trip to Maldon? A the transport B the departure time C the price 26 What will Sofia's mother do? A Fetch Sofia's jacket from the dry cleaner's for her B Receive money for the dry cleaning from Sofia tonight C Deliver her own clothes to the dry cleaner's 12 27 What does the notice say? A Visitors are only allowed to spend two hours inside the castle B Two hours is the minimum time recommended for a visit to the castle C Each tour of the castle lasts less than two hours 28 What should David do? A He should check Kate is dressed properly and take her to band practice B He should remind Kate that someone is picking her up for band practice C He should make Kate practice before she goes to her school band meeting 29 What does it say? A This equipment does not belong to the school so you can't use it B You must ask a teacher first before you use this equipment C Teachers are the only people allowed to use this equipment 30 The advert says that the scooter A needs some repair B will be good for carrying items C is suitable for young children PART 4: CLOZES Exercise 1: Complete the text Choose the correct answers, A, B, C or D THE ART OF DRAWING Drawing has always been a very popular hobby Young children draw with a pencil as (1) ……… as they can hold one Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (2) ………… that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort Yet drawing, like writing, can be (3) …………; you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it 13 Drawing is first (4) ………… all about looking carefully It sounds easy to say that all you (5) ………… to is look at things, but it really is that simple The best way to draw a familiar (6) ………… is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (7) …………… Nowadays there are (8) …………… courses and materials available than ever before, (9) …………… means that you can experiment to improve your skills The only (10) ………… is your imagination A A A A A A fast true discovered of should topic B B B B B B immediately actual made in need subject C C C C C C soon exact learnt from must area D D D D D D shortly real reached for could person 10 A A A A period more who final B B B B term many what end C C C C moment plenty where limit D D D D time much which finish Exercise 2: Read the text Choose the correct answers, A, B, C or D Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet Tom Cruise Tom Cruise is one of the most successful actors in cinema history However, life hasn't always been that easy for him As a young boy, Tom was shy and had (1)……… in finding friends, although he really enjoyed (2) ……… part in school plays (3) ……… he had finished High School, Tom went to New York to look for work He found employment as a porter, and at the same time he (4) ……… drama classes In 1980, the film director Franco Zeffirelli (5) …… Tom his first part in a film Ten years later, he had become (6) ……… successful that he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, (7) ……… millions of dollars for (8) ……… film Today, Tom (9) ……… appears in films and is as (10) ……… as ever with his thousands of fans from all around the world A worry B problem C fear D difficulty A making B holding C taking D finding A While B During C After D Until 14 A prepared B waited C attended D happened A suggested B offered C tried D advised A.so B such C too D very A paying B earning C winning D reaching A another B all C each D some A yet B ever C already D still 10 A popular B favourite C preferred D approved Exercise 3: Read the text Choose the correct answers, A, B, C or D Horses Horses have been valuable to humans for thousands of years Because there are several different (1) ……….of horses such as coldbloods, which are large but gentle, or hotbloods that are (2)……….for their running ability, there are horses for every purpose We can use them for transport as (3) ……….as for physical work, for example (4) ……….farm machinery It’s now also very (5) ……….to see horses to use in sports Horses need food and water in large (6) ……… A horse can drink (7) ……….twenty and forty litres of water a day, and around a kilo of food for (8) ……….fifty kilo of its body weight Horses need to be out in the field, as grass is part of their diet They can live for (9) ……….25 years, so their owners need to give them (10) ……….of love and attention- but horses always give lots back A makes B styles C marks D sorts A known B noticed C familiar D realized A long B far C well D soon A going B pulling C taking D doing 15 A obvious B clear C common D regular A totals B sums C numbers D amounts A from B between C about D beyond A both B any C every D all A after B through C over D towards 10 A plenty B more C full D enough PART 5: READING COMPREHENSION Passage Read the text Are the statements true or false? A university education is expensive You can borrow money from a bank, but if you so, you will have to pay it back when you start working In some countries you are not obliged to start making repayments until your salary is above a certain level, but you can’t put it off forever! This means that a fairly large proportion of your earnings will have to go towards paying back your loan in the years after you graduate Alternatively, you can try to work and study at the same time; you will get the education you want, and earn the money to pay for it Does this sound ideal? Before you embark on such a course, there are some things you should bear in mind By combining work and studies, you will have an advantage over full-time students Yes, their timetable will be less full than yours, but you will have one thing they don’t: experience If you are studying a subject related to your work, your real-life experiences in the workplace will help you understand the subject better But even if your work is unrelated to your studies, you will still learn a lot about balancing tasks, co-operating with others, and so on Of course, working and studying at the same time can be stressful, and time management is very important Make a plan for each day and each week – and stick to it! Set yourself goals, like completing your assignment by tonight, or finishing a task at work by lunchtime, and then give yourself a small reward for achieving it Buy yourself a chocolate bar, go cycling, or take an evening off to be with friends – whatever makes you happy And speaking of friends, make sure you keep in touch with them through email, text messages, social networking sites, and by meeting up face-to-face The opportunity to share ideas and experiences, get and give advice, and have fun together will keep you motivated and less lonely In short, human relationships are essential for your psychological health, especially when you are stressed Of course, there will be times when you must be on your own so you can focus on your studies In the busy life of a working student, it is easy to lose sight of the ultimate goal, 16 which is to get an education If you find it impossible to balance the demands of working and studying at the same time, you might be better off getting a bank loan after all The author warns that it may take forever to pay off a study loan The author thinks having a job is only helpful if it has something to with your studies The author advises a system of short-term deadlines and treats for success The author suggests that using social media can help you to stay happy and beat stress The author advises against taking a loan if balancing work and study becomes difficult Passage Read the text and choose the best answer for each question Being special Everybody likes to feel that she or he is special Sadly, many of us grow up believing that we're not special at all We wish that we could be more attractive or better at sports We wish we had more money or more beautiful clothes Like the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, or the Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz, we think we're not good enough just as we are In the film, The Tin Man wishes he had a heart The Scarecrow wishes that he had a brain, and the Lion wants courage Eventually, each of them realizes that he already has what he wants Nearly all parents want us to be the best we can be They occasionally attempt to encourage us to better by comparing us to others They mean well, but the message we usually get is that we're not good enough We start to believe that the only way we can be special is by being better than somebody else, but we are frequently disappointed There will always be somebody out there that is better than we are at something There are a lot of people around who may not be as intelligent as we are but who are better at sports Or they may not be as handsome, but they have more money It is unthinkable for us to be better than everybody else all the time Like the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion, we all need what we believe will make us better people What we don't understand is that often we already have inside us the very things that we look for in life Our parents often forget to tell us that we are special, that we are good enough just as we are Perhaps no one told them when they were growing up, or maybe they just forgot Either way, it's up to us to remind them sometimes that each of us, in our own way, is special What we are is enough! What is the writer's main aim in writing the text? 17 A B C D to talk about your family problems to explain the importance of being yourself to describe how intelligent we are to suggest how people can change their way of life This essay was most likely written by A B C D a young person a coach a teacher a parent What does the writer say about our parents? A B C D They always tell us that we are good enough They never forget to tell us that we are special They always tell us that we are special They frequently forget to tell us that we are special The author of this essay believes that A B C D we are all good enough just the way we are the richer you are, the better you are intelligent people are more special than others not everyone can be special Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? A B C D What Makes You Laugh? What Makes You Happy? What Makes You Special? What Makes You Stronger? Passage Read the text and choose the best answer for each question Rock Band Two years ago, our 14-year-old son, Ben, asked us for a set of drums for his birthday At first, we were very much against the idea because of the noise 'It's better than watching television or playing computer games in my free time,' Ben argued, 'and it'll keep me out of trouble.' In the end we gave in 'All right,' we said, 'but you must consider the rest of the family and the neighbours when you play.' That was just the beginning Because drums are not the easiest instruments to transport, the other members of Ben's band started appearing at our home with their guitars and 18 other electrical equipment And so, for several hours a week, the house shakes to the noise of their instruments and their teenage singing At least Ben's hobby has been good for our health: whenever the band start practising, my husband and I go out for a long walk And I must admit that, although their music may sound a little strange, they are a friendly and polite group of young men I cannot judge their musical skill — after all I didn't expect my parents' generation to like the same music as I did when I was a teenager — but they play regularly in local clubs for young people Our main worry is that they won't spend enough time on their school work because of their musical activities, though this hasn't happened yet I am always stressing to Ben how important his studies are But one thing is certain — Ben was right: it has kept him out of trouble and he is never bored What is the writer trying to in this text? A complain about her son's friends C describe her son's hobby B give advice to teenagers D compare herself with her parents Why did the writer give Ben the present he wanted? A She wanted to reward him for working hard C She knew he would use it sensibly B He already had too many computer games idea D He persuaded her it would be a good Why the band always practise at Ben's house? A It is difficult for Ben to move his drums B The neighbours don't mind the noise C Ben's parents enjoy listening to them D They can leave their equipment there What does the writer say about the band members? A Their influence on her son worries her B Their taste in music is different from hers C They play their instruments well D They avoid any contact with her 19 What might the writer say to her son? A Your teacher has just phoned He wants to know why you weren't at school today B When are you playing at the club next? Dad and I would love to come along again C If you don't know what to with yourself, there's a good programme on the television in a few minutes D Are you sure you've finished your homework? It's more important than band practice Passage Look at the sentences below about European travel Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet The Daily News is offering free flights to a number of European cities These tickets allow passengers to fly directly from Heathrow to Nice To go to Copenhagen you must leave early in the morning Travelling on Saturday costs extra The Crown Inn Hotel is convenient for shopping You must write to the newspaper for a special application form You should ring the newspaper about your reservation seven days before you are due to leave Passengers must buy insurance for the trip You must pay extra for airport tax 10 The airline company has the right to change a flight without telling passengers in advance TAKE THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER SOME WONDERFUL EUROPEAN CITIES Here is a wonderful flight offer from the Daily News, giving our readers the chance to get a return ticket to Europe for next to nothing European destinations 20 Our basic offer price of £10 allows you to take an Express Airlines flight to Brussels in Belgium from Heathrow Airport in London At Brussels Airport there are connections to Nice, Milan, Madrid or Copenhagen for only an extra £25 return This offer is available from November to February, apart from the period December 18January There are up to five flights during the day between Heathrow and Brussels If you plan to travel further than Brussels, you will need to get the early morning flight form Heathrow A charge of £10 is added to the ticket price for travel between Friday and Sunday So much to see and Why not to treat yourself and your partner or friend to a few days in Belgium? Discover wonderful Brussels, which is much more than the centre of the European Union The Belgian capital is a mix of old and new, with a historic central square, a number of galleries and museums to explore, and more restaurants per person than any other city in Europe The Daily News is also organizing tours of the beautiful Belgian towns of Bruges and Antwerp There is also the opportunity for our readers to stay at the Crown Inn Hotel in Brussels and enjoy luxury accommodation and friendly service for an amazing price starting from £15 per person per night The Crown Inn Hotel is in a perfect position for you to see the sights and look around the city shops Or you can simply relax in this friendly hotel, which offers leisure facilities and family rooms, making it is a great place for people with children How to get your tickets We will only consider bookings made on the special application form printed in our newspaper, and sent to us with a cheque for the fare One week before departure, please contact our office by phone to check your booking We recommend that you get travel insurance for your trip Please note that the prices not include airport tax Once bookings are made, no changes are allowed, and your money cannot be returned if you cancel Any flight maybe changed or canceled by the airline company without notice 21 PART 6: MAKING SENTENCES Make meaningful sentences, using given words Example: I/not/want/stay/home/alone → I don’t want to stay at home alone Linh/ parents/ proud/ him/ because/ he/ always/ get/ good marks We/ very interested/ play/ soccer/ when/ live/ countryside I/ not talk/ uncle/ since/ he/ buy/ new house/ city centre The Browns/ buy/ lot/ food/ because/ they/ go/ have/ party It/ only/ small car/ so/ there/ not/ enough room/ all/ us She/ leave/ house/ without/ say/ word Sorry/ keep/ you/ wait Life/ city/ busy/ life/ country My teacher/ told/ me/ not/ talk/ class 10 How long/ it/ take/ you/ drive/ work? 11 On/ my way/ home/ meet/ old friend 12 What/ longest/ river/world? 13 If only/ I/ had/ money/ buy/ new house 22 14 Thank you/ inviting/ me/ party 15 I/ wish/ come/ here/ last week 16 He/ could/ not/ afford/ buy/ car ……………………………………………………………………………………… 17 That restaurant/ so dirty/ nobody/ want/ eat/ ……………………………………………………………………………………… 18 The test/ too difficult/ the pupils/do …………………………………………………………………………………… 19 The house/ built/ when/ I/ small child …………………………………………………………………………………… 20 This room/ too small/ people/ live …………………………………………………………………………………… PART 7: REWRITE SENTENCES Rewrite the following sentences without changing meaning She is still waiting for her present Her present has not …………………………………………………… Cars cause pollution but people still want them Although …………………………………………………………………… Please don’t play your music so loudly Would you mind ……………………………………………………………… I won't speak to you unless you apologise I will only……………………………………………………………………… “Would you like a cup of coffee, Bill?” Tom asked Tom ………………………………………………………………………… 23 Would you like to play chess now? Shall………………………………………………………………………… David has lent me a very good bike I have…………………………………………………………………………… Susan felt sick because she ate four cream cakes If Susan ………………………………………………………………………… Food in supermarkets is cheaper than in small shops Food in supermarkets costs…………………………………………………… 10 The flight to Boston was delayed due to heavy rain Because ……………………………………………………………………… 11 Turn off all the switches before leaving the room All the switches must …………………………………………………………… 12 Let’s go for a picnic this weekend? How about ……………………………………………………………………… 13 The woman said to her son “Don’t forget to post the letter” The woman ………………………………………………………………………… 14 Learning to dance is quite expensive It is …………………………………………………………………………………… 15.The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough The sea was too………………………………………………………………………… 16.We didn’t have enough money, so we didn’t go on holiday If we……………………………… …………………………………………………… 17.We got lost because we didn’t have a map If we…………………………………………………………………………………… 18.The bridge was so low that the bus couldn’t go under it It was……………………………… ………………………………………………… 19 It was so late that nothing could be done 24 It was too………………………………………… ……………………………… 20 She lost her job because she was always late for work If she…………………………………………………………………………… 25 ... fear D difficulty A making B holding C taking D finding A While B During C After D Until 14 A prepared B waited C attended D happened A suggested B offered C tried D advised A. so B such C too D. .. weekends, I ''d quit my job A. would make B.would have made C.made D. will make 26 He ill for a long time before he in 1990 A had been / died B has been / died C is / dies D was / had died 27... immediately actual made in need subject C C C C C C soon exact learnt from must area D D D D D D shortly real reached for could person 10 A A A A period more who final B B B B term many what end