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Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai ĐỀ THI HỌC KÌ NĂM HỌC 2021-2022 TRƯỜNG THPT NGUYỄN TRÂN MÔN: TIẾNG ANH 12 (Thời gian làm bài: 45 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề) Đề số Choose the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest A dispose B media C family D efficient A booked B stopped C watched D wicked Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others A asthma B clutter C media D organic A technology B product C audience D particle Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences His dad reduced the number of ……………print newspapers and magazines A installed B equipped C ordered D subscribed Young people like instant messaging because of its speed, convenience and ……………… A privacy B private C privated D privacing : Michael: “Swimming is good exercise.” John: “ _” A Yes, but no swimming pool! B Not much Running is too C No, it is not a subject at school D Of course And so is dancing ………………there are several similarities between the traditional and modern family, there are also some very important differences A Because B Although C Despite D However Find out the mistakes in these sentences The indoor air (A) quality at school is better now, when (B) has help students to improve (C) their concentration (D) and test Trang | Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai 10 Teenagers can become (A) addicted with (B) games if they can’t control (C) the time they spend online (D) Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 11 Green technology uses renewable resources that are never depleted A sustainable B maintain C valuable D nonrenewable Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 12 We should find out hazardous chemicals used for cleaning at your school A toxic B harmless C worthless D valuable Read the passage and choose the correct word(s) for each of the blanks A computer is an electronic _(13)_, which executes software programs It consists (14) parts hardware and (15) The computer processes input through input devices like mouse and keyboard The computer displays output through output devices like color monitor and printer The size of a computer varies considerably from very (16) to very big The speed of computers also has a very large range Computers have become indispensable in today’s world Millions of people use computers all over the world 13 A device B computer C monitor D form 14 A for B with C of D about 15 A mouse B keyboard C screen D software 16 A slim B small C large D heavy Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Everyday life today is much more complicated than in the past Even in our leisure time we have to make so many choices about what to or even what to watch on TV We are often spoilt for choice and this can leave us feeling confused and dissatisfied We all know that it is important to achieve a balance between work and play, but many of us not succeed Instead, we put extra pressure on ourselves by trying to be as successful as in our work life as in our personal life Life in the past was much simplier as many people worked to meet their basic needs Today, for many of us, our job is not just a way of making a living For many, work plays an important role in our everyday life and gives us a strong sense of personal fulfillment What’s more, we have become much more materialistic Many people set themselves goals such as buying a new Trang | Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai house or car and so we measure our success by the material things we own Desiring these luxuries is what motivates us to work much harder than in the past, so in many ways we choose this way of life We have worked hard to improve our standard of living, but it may have come at a very high price We need to make some changes in our proprieties so that family occasions are as important as business meetings We should also take every possible opportunity to enjoy our leisure time Once you have made the decision to this, you should find that your quality of life also improves 17: What is the passage mainly about? A Good qualities of life today and in the past B Ways people today balance their work life and personal life C Distinction between life today and in the past D Basic needs for people today and in the past 18: According to the passage, people today have to work much harder to meet all the following basic needs EXCEPT A personal fulfillment B materialistic life C luxurious lifestyle D simpler life 19: The word ''this'' in paragraph refers to A making some changes B enjoying our leisure time C working hard D improving living standards 20: Everyday life today is not as easy as in the past because A people work to make their own living B people want to live more materialistically C people work to satisfy their various needs D people want to buy a new house or car Phần tự luận I Put the verb in brackets into the Past Simple or Past Perfect I suddenly (remember) ……………… that I (forget) ……………… my keys when I went to work yesterday (you/ put) ……………… off the fire before you (go) ……………… out? II Rewrite each sentence without changing its meaning Steven bought a new motorbike, but first he saved enough money Before Minh didn’t go to school because he was sick Because of Trang | Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai ĐÁP ÁN Phần trắc nghiệm Choose the word with the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest - C family - D wicked Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others - D organic - A technology Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences - C ordered - A privacy - D Of course And so is dancing - B Although Find out the mistakes in these sentences - B when 10 - B with Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 11 - D nonrenewable 12 - B harmless Read the passage and choose the correct word(s) for each of the blanks 13 - A device 14 - C of 15 - D software 16 - B small Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions 17 - C Distinction between life today and in the past 18 - D simpler life 19 - D improving living standards 20 - C people work to satisfy their various needs Phần tự luận I Put the verb in brackets into the Past Simple or Past Perfect I suddenly (remember) ………remembered……… that I (forget) ………had forgotten……… my keys when I went to work yesterday Had (you/ put) …………put…… off the fire before you (go) ……went………… out? II Rewrite each sentence without changing its meaning Trang | Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai - Before Steven bought a new motorbike, he had saved enough money first - Because of his sickness, Minh didn't go to school Đề số Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A any B daddy C cat D chat A talked B passed C called D washed A come B something C comb D grow Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words A company B official C Australia D encounter A knowledge B bracket C although D neighbor A hopelessness B athletics C resident D tolerance Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences This room since I was born A has been painted B was painted C painted D has painted What you if you a billionaire? – I would take a trip into space A will/do / are B would/do / were C can/do/was D shall/do / are Have you seen the Titanic yet? _ No, I haven’t I it next Saturday A would see B will see C am going to see D see 10 After dinner, I often watch TV A ate B eat C eaten D eating 11 Tom said that he his motorbike the day before Trang | Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai A had lost B lost C has lost D lose 12 Do you believe God? A at B of C about D in 13 Air and water are necessary us A of B for C with D to 14 The beautiful woman has a busy life A society B socialize C social D socializing 14 English has become the main language of A communication B communicate C communicant D communicative 15 Do you think doing the household chores is the of the women only? A responsibly B responsible C responsibility D responsive 16 He did some odd jobs at home A disappointment B disappointedly C disappointed D disappoint 17 “I have bought you a toy Happy birthday to you!” –“ ” A What a lovely toy! Thanks Trang | Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai B Have a nice day! C The same to you! D What a pity! 18 “ Your hairstyle is terrific, Cindy” – “ ” A It’s nice B You’re welcome C Not at all D Thanks, Peter 19 When students finish the secondary education, they have to take a(n) called GCSE A check B examination C interview D test 20 I spoke very slowly he didn’t understand English very well A to B so that C because D so 21 When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you A be related to B express interest in C be interested in D pay attention to 22 “ I’m going away tomorrow, mother.”_ Leo told his mother that away the A he was going / following day B I’m going / day after C I was going / day after D he’s going / following day 23 “ It was nice of you to give me the present Thank you” Ben said to Mary _Ben thanked Mary the present A of giving him B it had been nice of her to give him C for giving him D that she had been nice to give him Trang | Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai 24 Shakespeare wrote “ Romeo and Juliet” in 1605 A “ Romeo and Juliet” were written by Shakespeare in1605 B “ Romeo and Juliet” was written by Shakespeare in 1605 C “ Romeo and Juliet” was written in 1605 by Shakespeare D “ Romeo and Juliet” were written in 1605 by Shakespeare 25 The hurricane has totally destroyed the villages._ The villages by the hurricane A have been totally destroyed C have totally been destroyed B has been totally destroyed D has totally been destroyed 26 If you don’t work much harder, you won’t pass the exam _ Unless you much harder, you the exam A work / will pass B don’t work / will pass C don’t work / won’t pass D work / won’t pass 27 My sister is often sick because she doesn’t physical exercise A If my sister does physical exercise, she won’t often be sick B If my sister isn’t physical exercise, she does sick C If my sister did physical exercise, she wouldn’t often be sick D If my sister wasn’t physical exercise, she would sick 29 The river from we get our water- supply is nearly empty A whose B that C where D which 30 My father wants to speak to you You met him yesterday _ My father you met yesterday, wants to speak to you A whose B whom C whom D that In spite of his poorness, he is honest 31 A Although he is poor, he is honest C Despite he is poor, he is honest B Although he is poor, but he is honest D In spite of he is poor, he is honest 32 He only accepted the job the high salary A though B because C because of D in spite of 33 Did you read novel I lent you last week? A ф / in B a / ф C ф /on D the/ ф 34 rich should help poor and disabled A a / a / a B the / the / the C ф / ф / ф D the / the / ф 35 The man who is speaking to John is my brother A The man spoke to John is my brother B The man spoken to John is my brother Trang | Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai C The man is speaking to John is my brother D The man speaking to John is my brother 36 He read The Old Man and The Sea, a novel by Ernest Hemingway A written B writing C which written D that wrote ĐÁP ÁN Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others - A; - C; - D; Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words - A; - C; - A; Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences - A; - B; - C; 10 - D; 11 - A; 12 - B; 13 - B; 14 - C; 15 - A; 16 - C; 17 - B; 18 - A; 19 - D; 20 - B; 21 - C; 22 - D; 23 - A; 24 - C; 25 - B; 26 - A; 27 - D; 28 - C; 29 - D; 30 - B; 31 - A; 32 - C; 33 - D; 34 - B; 35 - D; 36 - A; Choose the underlined part that needs correction 37- B; 38 - C; 39 - B; 40 - C; Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question 41 - A; 42 - B; 43 - B; 44 - C; 45 - D; Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage 46 - D; 47 - C; 48 - B; 49 - C; 50 - A; Đề số Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently A booked B missed C described D pronounced A allow B tomorrow C slowly D below Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest a summary b different c physical d decision a attractiveness b traditional c generation d American Choose from the four options given one best answer to complete each sentence John and I at the same school, and we great friends ever since A studied/ were B studied/ have been C have studied/ were D have studied/ have been Trang | Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai The players' protests no difference to the referee's decision at all A did B made C caused D created His parents object strongly _ his playing too much computer games A at B to C in D against In spite of her abilities, Laura has been _ overlooked for promotion A repetitive B repeatedly C repetition D repeat Do you know the boy father is a teacher? A that B whom C whose D which 10 ten minutes earlier, you would have got a better seat A Had you arrived B If you arrived C Were you arrived D If you hadn't arrived 11 Children with visual impairments at regular schools still find it in all school activities A hard to take part B to take hard part C to hard take part D to take part hard 12 He has really worked hard so far, _ he? A does B has C doesn't D hasn't 13 He often tells the children _ when they play water sports A be careful B not be careless C to be careful D to be careful with 14 Unfortunately, the company closed down because it couldn't keep with rapidly changing technology A speed B fast C time D pace 15 In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye with the interviewers A touch B link C contact D connection 16 Mary caught her friend _ her diary yesterday A reading B to read C to reading D has read Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 17 Two friends Peter and Linda are talking about pet - Peter: "Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house." - Linda: " ." A Nothing more to say B You can say that again C Yes, I hope so D No, dogs are very good, too 18 David is talking about Mr West's early retirement - David: "Mr West is going to retire next month." - Kathy: " ." A Oh, I have no idea B You don't say! Trang | 10 Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai C Right, you'd probably be the next D Congratulations! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) 19: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements A something to entertain B something sad C something enjoyable D something to suffer 20 Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region A fluctuate B stay unchanged C restrain D remain unstable Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) 21 Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth A irritations B annoyances C fears D risks 22 Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures A like B same C various D respected Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction 23 Are Vietnamese children (A) allowed to join (B) their parents in making (C) family choose (D)? 24 The assumption that (A) smoking has bad effects (B) on (C) our health have been proved (D) 25 Thousands of years (A) ago, the Sahara had water enough (B) so that people and animals were able (C) to survive on the edge of the desert (D) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions 26 Lien last visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments two weeks ago A Lien hasn't visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments for two weeks Trang | 11 Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai B It's two weeks when Lien visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments C Lien visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments for two weeks D This is the last time Lien visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments 27 Kate works for an organization which collects money to help orphans A The organization which Kate works for collects money to help orphans B The organization where Kate works for collects money to help orphans C The organization for that Kate works collects money to help orphans D Money of orphans is collected in the organization where Kate works 28 "When the bell rings take the meat out of the oven," my sister said A My sister warned me against taking the meat out of the oven when the bell rang B My sister said that when the bell rang I was to take the meat out of the oven C My sister suggested that I should take the meat out of the oven when the bell rang D My sister asked me that when the bell rang to take the meat out of the oven Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best joins each of the following pairs 29 The holiday was so expensive We could only afford five days A It was such an expensive holiday that we could only afford five days B The holiday was dirt cheap, so we could afford more than five days C So expensive was a five-day holiday that we could hardly afford it D A five-day holiday wasn't cheap, so we couldn't afford it 30 The basketball team knew they lost the match They soon started to blame each other A As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match B No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match C Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well D Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other Read the passage and then choose the best answer to complete it What would happen (31) _ there were a serious nuclear accident? And an accident must be inevitable - sooner or (32) _ Huge areas would be evacuated, and they could (33) _ contaminated with radioactivity for years If it happened in your (34) _, you wouldn't get a penny in compensation No insurance company ciovers nuclear risks There are accidents If the nuclear industry didn't keep them (35) _, there would be a public outcry Radioactivity causes cancer and may affect future generations Next, nuclear waste There is no technology for absolutely safe disposal Some of this waste will remain active for thousands of years Is that what you want to leave to your children? And their children's children? A reactor only lasts about 25 years By the year 2000 we'll have 'retired' 26 reactors in the UK.{ inevitable: sure to happen, evacuate: empty, compensation: bồi thường, cover: protect} 31 a unless b if c otherwise d when 32 a better b earlier c later d worse Trang | 12 Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai 33 a remain b maintain c develop d happen 34 a career b environment c compartment d area 35 a quietly b quite c quiet d hardly Read the passage and then choose the best answer Ever since humans inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings 36 The word "these" in paragraph1 refers to A tourists B the deaf and the mute C thoughts and feelings D sign language motions 37 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT A there are many forms of communication in existence today B verbalization is the most common form of communication C the deaf and mute use an oral form of communication D ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language 38 Which form other than oral speech would be most commonly used among blind people? A Picture signs B Braille C Body language D Signal flags 39 The word "wink" in paragraph means most nearly the same as A close one eye briefly B close two eyes briefly C bob the head up and down D shake the head from side to side 40 Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for A spelling B ideas C whole words D expressions 41 People need to communicate in order to A create language barriers B keep from reading with their fingertips C be picturesque and exact D express thoughts and feelings 42 What is the best title for the passage? A The Important of Sign Language B The Many Forms of Communication Trang | 13 Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai C Ways of Expressing Feelings D Picturesque Symbols of Communication Read the passage and then choose the best answer THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE The golden Gate Bridge is one of the symbols of the United States of America It is located in San Francisco, California, and spans the Golden Gate strait-a mile wide strait that connects the Pacific Ocean to the San francisco Bay It is sure one of the most beautiful bridges in the world, and also one of the tallest (the height of a bridge is the height of the towers) The bridge as it is today was designed by architects Irving and Gertrude Morrow However thier art deco project was not the first Golden Gate Bridge The original plans for the bridge were drawn in 1961, but they were of a very complicated and ugly structure, certainly not something could be ever proud of The bridge was a true experiment in its time, such a long suspension bridge had never been tried before It had the hightest towers, the thickest cables and the largest underwater foundations ever built The foundations were a real problem, because they had to be cast in a depth of more than 100 feet Extreme depth wasn't the sole problem The real challenge lay in the sinking of the piers in the violent waves of the open sea, which was thought to be almost impossible the construction began in 1933 and was finished in 1937,when the bridge opened to pedestrians (It was opened to cars one years later) The bridge was finished ahead of schedule and cost much less than was estimated.Today the Golden Gate Bridge has a main span of 4,200 feet (almost a mile) and a total length of 8,981 feet The towers supporting the huge cables rise 746 feet above the water Each steel cable is 7,650 long and has a diameter of 36 inches ''International orange '' is the color the bridge has always been painted The architects chose it because it blends well with the span's natural setting However, if the Navy had had its way, the bridge would have been painted black with yellow stripes-in favor of greater visibility for passing ships There are fog horns to let passing ships know where the bridge is, and aircraf beacon on the tops of the towers to prevent planes from crashing into them The Golden Gate Bridge is the first sight for many people approaching the United States by boat It is almost the West Coast's '' Stautue of Liberty'' and is something everyone should at least once 43 The Golden Gate Bridge A.spans the San Francisco B is the best-known symbol of the United States C spans the Golden Gate Strait D is painted gold has a gold -plated at each end 44 The first plans of the bridge _ A.were designed by Irving and Gertrude Morrow in 1916 B were designed by Irving Morrow but were too complicated C were something America could be proud of D were not designed in art deco style 45 The construction of the foundations was very complicated because A it was thought to be almost impossible Trang | 14 Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai B the piers had to be sunk in the open sea through of violent waves C They had to be the largest ones ever built D They had to be cast by teams of divers, which was very expensive 46 Which one is true? A The construction of the Golden Gate Bridge took four years B The bridge was opened to car traffic in 1939 C People were allowed to cross the bridge in 1939 D The construction of the bridge began exactly seventeen years after the first plans were made 47 Which one is not true about the position of the Golden Gate Bridge? A It is located on the West Coast B It connects the San Francisco Bay to The Golden Gate Bridge C It is quite near the ''Statue of Liberty'' D It is off the Pacific Ocean 48 The word'' cast'' is closest in meaning to A measured B exposed C expanded D thrown 49 What is not true about the Golden Gate Bridge? A The towers supporting the huge cables rise 746 feet B The first was first painted black with yellow stripes C If you travel by boat, it may be the first sight you see D The bridge had been expected to cost more than it really was 50 How can passing ships know where the bridge is? A due to the color decided by the Navy B because there are beacons on the top of the tower C because the bridge is international orange D thanks to the fog horns Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase which does not contain the same sound as the other three 51 A carrot B carat C carries D caret 52 A sense B sent C scent D cent 53 A braise B brays C braze D brake Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions 54 A estimate B prestigious C proportion D urbanity 55 A drawback B greenhouse C mindset D overload Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Trang | 15 Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai 56 Mark Zuckerberg's enormous success has taken a lot of hard work and A indifference B dedication C loyalty D reputation 57 I can't believe she didn't anything for the company I will and be in charge A take over B take on C take up D take in 58 Thanks to the help of the teacher, she is _ encouraging progress in math A doing B making C checking D stopping 59 The of the soil reduced the productivity of the farm A fertility B hardship C poverty D inadequacy 60 Last night, we for you for ages but you never up A waited – showed B would wait - showed C were waiting - were showing D waited – was showing ĐÁP ÁN Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently - C; - A; Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest - d; - c; Choose from the four options given one best answer to complete each sentence - B; - B; - B; - B; - C; 10 - A; 11 - A; 12 - D; 13 - C; 14 - D; 15 - C; 16 - A; Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 17 - B; 18 - B; Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) 19 - C; 20 - B; Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) 21 - D; 22 - C; Mark the letter A, B, C or D to show the underlined part that needs correction 23 - D; 24 - D; 25 - B; Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions 26 - A; 27 - A; 28 - B; Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best joins each of the following pairs 29 - A; 30 - D; Read the passage and then choose the best answer to complete it Trang | 16 Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai 31 - b; 32 - a; 33 - a; 34 - d; 35 - c; Read the passage and then choose the best answer 36 - d; 37 - c; 38 - b; 39 - a; 40 - a; 41 - d; 42 - b; Read the passage and then choose the best answer 43 - C; 44 - D; 45 - B; 46 - A; 47 - C; 48 - D; 49 - B; 50 - D; Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase which does not contain the same sound as the other three 51 - C; 52 - A; 53 - D; Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions 54 - A; 55 - D; Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 56 - B; 57 - A; 58 - B; 59 - C; 60 - A; Đề số You will hear two parts TWICE After each part, you will have a ten-second pause to Part Listen to the podcast, then choose the best answer in A, B, or C Question 1: Most of Edison’s major inventions influenced greatly in A the eighteenth century B the twentieth century C eighteen hundred Question 2: Why did Thomas Edison stop his schooling? A He was a talented student B His teacher banned him C He was mentally ill Question 3: Thomas Edison built his lab to A send electric signals over fiber cable B experiment with chemicals and electricity C send and receive telegraph electricity Part Listen to the recording, then decide the statements are True or False Question 4: In past years, Greenpeace has worked to stop hunting and nuclear testing A False B True Question 5: Greenpeace has approximately 2.8 million supporters all over the world A True B False Question 6: Greenpeace receives money from Governments and Corporations A True B False Trang | 17 Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other words Question 7: A addicted Question 8: A raised B talented C organic D attitude B increased C pleased D used Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that has the main stress differently from that of the other words Question 9: A agricultural Question 10: A unique B purification B promote C perseverance C migrate D unemployment D medium Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in the meaning or best combination to each of the following questions Question 11: Although my parents are busy at work, they try to find time for their children A My parents are too busy at work to find time for their children B My parents are so busy at work that they cannot find time for their children C My friends rarely have time for their children because they are busy at work D Busy at work as my parents are, they try to find time for their children Question 12: Anna last visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments two weeks ago A Anna hasn't visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments for two weeks B This is the last time Anna visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments C It's two weeks when Anna visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments D Anna visited a centre for children with cognitive impairments for two weeks Question 13: If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf A I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall B I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf C In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf D I am too tall to reach the top shelf Question 14: “Don’t be so disappointed, Bill You can take the driving test again,” said Helen A Helen encouraged Bill to take the driving test again B Helen told Bill to be disappointed in order to take the driving test again C Helen told Bill not to be disappointed and not to take the driving test again D Helen said Bill not to be disappointed because of the driving test again Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Question 15: Nam and Lan are talking about their presentation Nam: “It’s important that we talk about how to make an effective presentation.” Lan: “ _” A No, I don’t B That would be interesting! C The same to you D Good luck Trang | 18 Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai Question 16: Two friends Peter and Linda are talking about pet Peter: “Well, cats are very good at catching mice around the house.” Linda: “ ” A Yes, I hope so B No, dogs are very good, too C You can say that again D Nothing more to say Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Question 17: He is such a _ writer Many people respect and admire him A distinctive B distinguishing C distinguished D distinction Question 18: The new Vietnamese alphabet, which _ by Vice Professor Bui Hien recently, is having a negative effect from the social network A was proposed B has proposed C has been proposed D is proposed Question 19: Charlie Chaplin was of the silent movies A one of the great actor comics B a great comic actor one C the greatest comic actors D one of the greatest comic actors Question 20: Which city is _ larger, Mexico or New York? A a B an C the D Ø Question 21: He got an excellent grade in his examination _ the fact that he had not worked particularly hard A although B on account of C in spite of D because of Question 22: Making a fire is forbidden in this forest, _ will help to avoid forest fires A that B where C which D what Question 23: It is recommended that she a short speech before the ceremony A should have been preparing B prepares C prepare D is prepared Question 24: Gloria is probably the most _ person I've ever met A down-to-earth B earth-to-down C to-down-earth D earth-down-to Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 25: Many scientists agree that global warming poses great threats to all species on Earth A irritations B fears C annoyances D risks Question 26: Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures A like B various C same D respected Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions Question 27: Steve Job’s work stimulates the creativity and innovation of many technology brands Trang | 19 Vững vàng tảng, Khai sáng tương lai A discourages B encourages C inspires D arouses Question 28: In some countries, the disease burden could be prevented through environmental improvements A something sad B something to entertain C something to suffer D something enjoyable Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 29: A number of (A) teachers have (B) devoted their lives (C) for (D) the development of education in Viet Nam Question 30: The assumption that (A) smoking has bad effects (B) on (C) our health have been proved (D) READING COMPREHENSION Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Yuri Gagarin was born in Klushino near Gzhatsk, a region west of Moscow, Russia, on March 9th, 1939.He was a Soviet cosmonaut who in 1961 became the first person in space and the first human to orbit the Earth The adjacent town of Gzhatsk was renamed Gagarin in 1968 in his honor Yuri Gagarin’s parents worked on a collective farm His mother was reportedly a voracious reader, and his father a skilled carpenter He was the third of four children in his family Gagarin’s teachers described him as intelligent and hard-working After starting an apprenticeship in a metal works as a foundry man, Gagarin was selected for further training at a high technical school in Saratov While there, he joined the “AeroClub”, and learned how to fly a light aircraft In 1955, after completing his technical schooling, he entered military flight training at the Orenburg Pilot’s School While there he met Valentina Goryacheva, whom he married in 1957, after gaining his pilot’s wings in a MIG-15 In 1960, an extensive search and selection process saw Yuri Gagarin, as one of 20 cosmonauts, selected for the Soviet space program Out of the 20 selected, the eventual choices for the first launch were Gagarin and Gherman Titov, because of their excellent performance in training, as well as their physical characteristics On April 12th, 1961, Gagarin became the first human to travel into space in Vostok 3KA-2 (Vostok 1) He lost his life in a training accident on March 27, 1968 Question 31: Where was Yuri Gagarin born? A In Klushino B In Moscow C In Saratov D In Gzhatsk Question 32: What did his father do? A A pilot B A reader C A carpenter Trang | 20