Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.. Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics.. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each
Trang 1For questions 1 -4, fill in the missing word in each headline.
For the questions 5 – 15 tick whether the statements are true or false.
I Headlines:
1 Fire follows ……….chemical factory explosion
2 Serious ……… crash in South Wales
3 Narrow escape from ……… ash
4 16-year-old gets award as most promising ………
II True or false.
The explosion occurred outside High town
Only two people were injured in the blast
500 residents had to go to emergency rest centres until the next morning
The coach was carrying the Cardiff football team
After the crash, some roads in the area were closed to traffic
Special equipment was needed to lift the wreckage
Yesterday a B B Jumbo jet had a narrow escape
One of the planes exploded when loading
An emergency landing took place in that area 6 weeks ago
Twelve awards went to the film
Susan had not been a film star before
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question
16 A obvious B notorious C credulous D numerous
17 A dialect B diagram C diagonal D diamond
18 A Europe B monument C province D minority
19 A obsolete B complete C compete D deplete
20 A consent B obstinacy C condolence D equality
B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (15 points)
21 The greater increase in population, the harder it is for people to find adequate housing.
22 As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in
23 – “Thank you very much for your lift” – “ ………!”
Trang 2A That was all I could do B I see C Delighted I was able to help D Thank you.
24 Since they aren't answering their telephone, they left
A must have B should have C need have D can have
25 She $ 20 out of the bank every Monday
26 The thief was to six months' imprisonment
A given B sent C sentenced D changed
27 “Would you rather have wine or coke?” – “……….”
A It doesn’t matter B No problem C Sure D None, please
28 Houses in big cities are expensive because land is in supply
29 He's not very sensible as far as money are concerned
A matters B objects C things D aspects
30 He considers shares to be a good investment
A long-time B long-term C long-age D long-run
31 There's no point in telephoning him He's certain by now
A to leave B to have left C left D having left
32 – “……… ” – “Thank you.”
A What a nice house!B Thanks for coming C Please help me with this D Sorry
33 Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to heart disease
A push off B put off C ward off D throw off
34 The windows don't fit very well and this makes the room awfully
A airy B draughty C breezy D ventilated
35 –“May I go out?” – “ ……….”
A Go ahead B It doesn’t matter C You may D Be quick
II Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence (10 points)
36 Doubts about the government’s policies are being expressed even by people who have been ………
of the government in the past ( SUPPORT)
37 Paul is directly ……… for the efficient running of the office (RESPONSIBILITY)
38 Women often lose ……… when they stop work to have a baby (CONFIDENT)
39 Students are expected to be quiet and ………… in the classroom (OBEDIENCE)
40 Children need to feel ……… in order to do well at school (SECURITY)
41 I’ve always thought of Jo as a very ……… person He is very helpful and always thinks about what other people feel (CARE)
42 The English have a reputation for being ……… (RESERVE)
43 Attempts are being made to ………… the problem of waste disposal (SOLUTION)
44 He wrote a book about the ……… tricks of his ten-year-old daughter (MISCHIEF)
45 If you are ……… to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket (WILL)
III From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct (5 points)
Trang 346 A good exercise program helps teach people to avoid the habits that might shorten the lives
A B C D
47 Forgery, in law, is the fabrication or altering of a written document with the intent to deceive or defraud
A B C D
48 Since rats are destructive and may carry disease, therefore many cities try to exterminate them
Whaling became big business from the seventh century as the (3) for whalebone and whale oil rose, and humpback and sperm whales were hunted in (4) large numbers But just as stocks of these species began to fall, the explosive harpoon-gun was (5) This weapon, together with the development of steam-power ships, (6) the whalers to hunt the fast-moving fin and blue whales
In 1905 the whaling (7) moved to the waters of Antarctica The introduction of massive factory ships enabled the whales to be processed at sea As a result, the blue whale had (8) disappeared
by the 1950s In 1946 the International Whaling Commission was established to maintain the declining whale populations Quotas were (9) but these were often (10) and numbers continued
to fall Hunting of many species continued until 1986 when the IWC finally responded to international pressure and a ban on commercial whaling was introduced
Trang 454 A repeatedly B frequently C continually D increasingly
55 A invented B discovered C assembled D applied
58 A virtually B possibly C uniquely D commonly
II Read the following passage carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question.
Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands Consequently, those plants species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands
Plants uses several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant’s surface, smaller leaf size, and
extensive root systems Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms Many plants, such
as cacti, have internal gums and mucilages which give them water-retaining properties Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the
plant It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture It also protects the plant from external aggression,
which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria ant plant pets
Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant’s ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizers availability, attacked by pets, and poor storage after harvesting
61.This passage deals mainly with
A desertification B decreasing water supply
C factors limiting crop production D developing efficient plants
62 The word “arable” is closest in meaning to
63 Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use?
A The plant’s shape B The small root system
C The vast leaf size D The high water system
64 The word “extensive” is closest in meaning to
65 Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant?
A It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake B It helps the plant to attack aggressors
C It releases gases against plant pets D It guards against bacteria
66 The word “it” refers to
A another chemical mechanism B the epicuticular wax layer
C an impervious plantlike cover D the loss of internal moisture
Trang 567 The word “aggression” is closest in meaning to
A attack B agitation C conditions D surroundings
68 What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants?
69 It can be inferred that synthetic simulated waxes
A have not been developed yet B have not succeeded
C have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents
D have the quality of causing bacteria
70 All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops except
A inadequate water B insufficient fertilize C pest aggression D proper storage
78 I’m more interested in the people than the job
-> It’s not the ………
79 They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights
-> The excuse ………
80 Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the race track
-> Johnny Brax is a ………
II Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics (10 points)
81 The train came suddenly to a stop and some passengers were injured.
A Coming suddenly to a stop, some passengers were injured
B Coming suddenly to a stop, the train made some passengers injured
C Suddenly stopping running, some passengers were injured
D Suddenly stopped, some passengers injured themselves
82 No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship.
A As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship
Trang 6B Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship.
C Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship
D Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course
83 No one but you and me knows who the robber was.
A Only you know who the robber was B Only I know who the robber was
C Only one knows who the robber was D Only you and I know who the robber was
84 The sport of skiing owes much development to the Norwegians.
A The sport of skiing depends a lot on the Norwegians for it development
B The sport of skiing developed due to the Norwegians
C The sport of skiing owes much of its development to the Norwegians
D The sport of skiing is developed since the Norwegians
85 The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel.
A The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel does
B The fare of my airline ticket costs more than any hotel
C The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the price of the hotel
D The fare which I paid for my airline ticket was more than the hotel
86 The critics were bore with the play while I found it absorbing.
A The critics were bored with the play which I found it absorbing
B The critics were bored with the play, therefore, I found it absorbing
C The critics were bored with the play so I found it absorbing
D The critics were bored with the play but I found it absorbing
87 I wish my English were fluent enough to go for the interview.
A My English were too fluent to go for the interview B My English is fluent enough to go for the interview
C If only my English were fluent enough for me to go for the interview
D My English were fluent enough and I could go for the interview
88 William runs faster than any boys in his class.
A No one in William’s class can run as fast as him B William is the quickest boy in his class
C William is running faster than anyone else in his class D William runs the fastest in his school
89 I’d prefer to go swimming rather than go surfing.
A Swimming is more interesting B I like going swimming to going surfing
C I would like to go swimming, not go surfing D Swimming is better than surfing, in my opinion
90 In order to settle the matter, I will accept their suggestion.
A To settle the matter, you should accept their suggestion
B Settling the matter, I accept their suggestion
C I will accept their suggestion in case the matter is settled
D I will accept their suggestion to settle the matter
III Write a paragraph (100 – 120 words) about either the advantages or disadvantages of
computers ( 10 points)
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KEYS TO ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011 Practice 1 (Time allowed: 180 minutes) A LISTENING (15 points) You are going to hear a radio news broadcast You will hear the news headlines, followed by the news in details Read the questions 1 – 15 For questions 1 -4, fill in the missing word in each headline For the questions 5 – 15 tick whether the statements are true or false. I Headlines: 1 Fire follows …large……….chemical factory explosion 2 Serious …coach………… crash in South Wales 3 Narrow escape from …volcanic………… ash 4 16-year-old gets award as most promising …actress………
II True or false. T F 5 6 7 8 The explosion occurred outside High town -> in Only two people were injured in the blast -> no one 500 residents had to go to emergency rest centres until the next morning The coach was carrying the Cardiff football team -> a party of football fans …
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Trang 8Special equipment was needed to lift the wreckage.
Yesterday a B B Jumbo jet had a narrow escape -> A A.
One of the planes exploded when loading -> its engines
An emergency landing took place in that area 6 weeks ago
Twelve awards went to the film
Susan had not been a film star before
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question
16 A obvious B notorious C credulous D numerous
17 A dialect B diagram C diagonal D diamond
18 A Europe B monument C province D minority
19 A obsolete B complete C compete D deplete
20 A consent B obstinacy C condolence D equality
B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence
21 The greater increase in population, the harder it is for people to find adequate housing.
22 As soon as you buy a car, it starts falling in
23 – “Thank you very much for your lift” – “ ………!”
A That was all I could do B I see C Delighted I was able to help D Thank you
24 Since they aren't answering their telephone, they left
A must have B should have C need have D can have
25 She $ 20 out of the bank every Monday
26 The thief was to six months' imprisonment
A given B sent C sentenced D changed
27 “Would you rather have wine or coke?” – “……….”
A It doesn’t matter B No problem C Sure D None, please.
28 Houses in big cities are expensive because land is in supply
29 He's not very sensible as far as money are concerned
30 He considers shares to be a good investment
A long-time B long-term C long-age D long-run
31 There's no point in telephoning him He's certain by now
A to leave B to have left C left D having left
32 – “……… ” – “Thank you.”
A What a nice house! B Thanks for coming C Please help me with this D Sorry
Trang 933 Giving up smoking is just one of the ways to heart disease.
A push off B put off C ward off D throw off
34 The windows don't fit very well and this makes the room awfully
A airy B draughty C breezy D ventilated
35 –“May I go out?” – “ ……….”
A Go ahead B It doesn’t matter C You may D Be quick
II Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence (10 points)
36 Doubts about the government’s policies are being expressed even by people who have been ………
of the government in the past ( SUPPORT) - > SUPPORTERS
37 Paul is directly ……… for the efficient running of the office (RESPONSIBILITY) ->
RESPONSIBLE
38 Women often lose ……… when they stop work to have a baby (CONFIDENT) ->
CONFIDENCE
39 Students are expected to be quiet and ………… in the classroom (OBEDIENCE) -> OBIDIENT
40 Children need to feel ……… in order to do well at school (SECURITY) -> SECURE
41 I’ve always thought of Jo as a very ……… person He is very helpful and always thinks about
what other people feel (CARE) -> CARING
42 The English have a reputation for being ……… (RESERVE) -> RESERVED
43 Attempts are being made to ………… the problem of waste disposal (SOLUTION) -> SOLVE
44 He wrote a book about the ……… tricks of his ten-year-old daughter (MISCHIEF) ->
MISCHIEVIOUS
45 If you are ……… to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket (WILL) -> WILLING
III From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct (10 points)
46 A good exercise program helps teach people to avoid the habits that might shorten the lives
48 Since rats are destructive and may carry disease, therefore many cities try to exterminate them
Trang 10Whaling became big business from the seventh century as the (3) for whalebone and whale oil rose, and humpback and sperm whales were hunted in (4) large numbers But just as stocks of these species began to fall, the explosive harpoon-gun was (5) This weapon, together with the development of steam-power ships, (6) the whalers to hunt the fast-moving fin and blue whales.
In 1905 the whaling (7) moved to the waters of Antarctica The introduction of massive factory ships enabled the whales to be processed at sea As a result, the blue whale had (8) disappeared
by the 1950s In 1946 the International Whaling Commission was established to maintain the declining whale populations Quotas were (9) but these were often (10) and numbers continued
to fall Hunting of many species continued until 1986 when the IWC finally responded to international pressure and a ban on commercial whaling was introduced
54 A repeatedly B frequently C continually D increasingly
55 A invented B discovered C assembled D applied
58 A virtually B possibly C uniquely D commonly
II Read the following passages carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question
Water scarcity is fast becoming one of the major limiting factors in world crop production In many areas, poor agricultural practices have led to increasing desertification and the loss of formerly arable lands Consequently, those plants species that are well adapted to survival in dry climates are being looked at for an answer in developing more efficient crops to grow on marginally arable lands
Plants uses several mechanisms to ensure their survival in desert environments Some involve purely mechanical and physical adaptations, such as the shape of the plant’s surface, smaller leaf size, and
extensive root systems Some of the adaptations are related to chemical mechanisms Many plants, such
Trang 11as cacti, have internal gums and mucilages which give them water-retaining properties Another chemical mechanism is that of the epicuticular wax layer This wax layer acts as an impervious cover to protect the
plant It prevents excessive loss of internal moisture It also protects the plant from external aggression,
which can come from inorganic agents such as gases, or organic agents which include bacteria ant plant pets
Researchers have proposed that synthetic waxes with similar protective abilities could be prepared based on knowledge of desert plants If successfully developed, such a compound could be used to greatly increase a plant’s ability to maintain health in such adverse situations as inadequate water supply, limited fertilizers availability, attacked by pets, and poor storage after harvesting
1 This passage deals mainly with
A desertification B decreasing water supply
C factors limiting crop production D developing efficient plants
2 The word “arable” is closest in meaning to
3 Which of the following is a mechanical or physical mechanism that desert plants use?
A The plant’s shape B The small root system
C The vast leaf size D The high water system
4 The word “extensive” is closest in meaning to
5 Which is one of the ways in which the epicuticular wax protects the plant?
A It helps the plant to avoid excessive moisture intake B It helps the plant to attack aggressors
C It releases gases against plant pets D It guards against bacteria.
6 The word “it” refers to
A another chemical mechanism B the epicuticular wax layer
C an impervious plantlike cover D the loss of internal moisture
7 The word “aggression” is closest in meaning to
8 What is an example of an inorganic agent that may attack plants?
9 It can be inferred that synthetic simulated waxes
A have not been developed yet B have not succeeded
C have been determined to be impervious to organic and inorganic agents
D have the quality of causing bacteria
10 All of the following are examples of an adverse situation for crops except
A inadequate water B insufficient fertilize C pest aggression D proper storage
D WRITING (30 points)
I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (10 points)
1 People say that the president wanted to be a film star
-> The president is said to have wanted to be a film star
Trang 122 In the unlikely event of a fire, please do not use the lift.
-> Should there be a fire, please do not use the lift
3 It’s impossible for them to have found him in that jungle
-> He can’t have been found in that jungle
4 I am very much looking forward to seeing my great grandson for the first time
-> What I am very much looking forward to is seeing my great grandson for the first time
5 If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately
-> Only by operating immediately can we save your eyesight
6 It was his own fault that he lost his job He was lat for work every morning
-> If he hadn’t been late for work every morning, he wouldn’t have lost his job
7 Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year
-> The exhibition has not been so well attended this year
8 I’m more interested in the people than the job
-> It’s not the job I’m interested in: it’s the people.
9 They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights
-> The excuse for the declaration of war was the defence of their territorial rights.
10 Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the race track
-> Johnny Brax is a is a careful driver on public road but a terror on the race track .
II Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics (10 points)
1 The train came suddenly to a stop and some passengers were injured.
A Coming suddenly to a stop, some passengers were injured
B Coming suddenly to a stop, the train made some passengers injured.
C Suddenly stopping running, some passengers were injured
D Suddenly stopped, some passengers injured themselves
2 No sooner had Alice registered for the course than she received the scholarship.
A As soon as Alice registered for the course, she received the scholarship.
B Registering for the course helped Alice receive the scholarship
C Alice registered for the course soon after receiving the scholarship
D Rather than receive the scholarship, Alice registered for the course
3 No one but you and me knows who the robber was.
A Only you know who the robber was B Only I know who the robber was
C Only one knows who the robber was D Only you and I know who the robber was.
4 The sport of skiing owes much development to the Norwegians.
A The sport of skiing depends a lot on the Norwegians for it development
B The sport of skiing developed due to the Norwegians
C The sport of skiing owes much of its development to the Norwegians.
D The sport of skiing is developed since the Norwegians
5 The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel.
A The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the hotel does.
B The fare of my airline ticket costs more than any hotel
C The fare of my airline ticket costs more than the price of the hotel
Trang 13D The fare which I paid for my airline ticket was more than the hotel.
6 The critics were bore with the play while I found it absorbing.
A The critics were bored with the play which I found it absorbing
B The critics were bored with the play, therefore, I found it absorbing
C The critics were bored with the play so I found it absorbing
D The critics were bored with the play but I found it absorbing.
7 I wish my English were fluent enough to go for the interview.
A My English were too fluent to go for the interview B My English is fluent enough to go for the interview
C If only my English were fluent enough for me to go for the interview.
D My English were fluent enough and I could go for the interview
8 William runs faster than any boys in his class.
A No one in William’s class can run as fast as him B William is the quickest boy in his
class
C William is running faster than anyone else in his class D William runs the fastest in his school
9 I’d prefer to go swimming rather than go surfing.
A Swimming is more interesting B I like going swimming to going surfing.
C I would like to go swimming, not go surfing D Swimming is better than surfing, in my opinion
10 In order to settle the matter, I will accept their suggestion.
A To settle the matter, you should accept their suggestion
B Settling the matter, I accept their suggestion
C I will accept their suggestion in case the matter is settled
D I will accept their suggestion to settle the matter.
III Write a paragraph (100 – 120 words) about either the advantages or disadvantages of
Listen to a telephone conversation Look at the questions 1- 15 and fill in the missing details on the
envelope in which the box office puts the caller’s tickets You will hear the piece twice
Trang 14Stage Stalls Stalls
Trang 15E 15 29 30 ETickets:
Row: (10) ……… Numbers: (11)
………
For Mr (12) ………
Tel No Townville (13) ………
To be collected before: Day: (14) ……… Time: (15)
………
B PHONETICS (5 points)
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question
17 A responsible B positive C solution D exciting
18 A dependent B different C interest D crocodile
19 A diplomatic B destination C artificial D memorial
20 A willingness B violence C diplomat D millionaire
B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (15 points)
21 It seem to be your boss who is ……… fault in this case
22 I’ll be kind to her ……… she decides to leave me
A in case B so that C for fear that D lest
23 ………., the catfish is prized for its taste
A With ugly look B As ugly looking C Ugly looking as it is D As it is ugly looking
24 –“What a lovely you have!” - “ ………”
A No problem B I think so C Thank you Hope you will drop in D Of course not It’s not costly
25 –“Who broke the window?” – “ ………”
A I am B Sorry to hear that C I did Excuse me D I did Sorry
26 – “Janet, make us some tea, will you?” – “………”
A No, I won’t B Sorry, I don’t C Don’t worry Go ahead D I can’t I’m afraid
Trang 1627 – “Would you mind moving your bag from the seat?” – “……….”
A Yes, I would like B Don’t mention it C Oh, sorry D You shouldn’t say that
28 “I didn’t get the job!” – “………”
A Good heavens! B Bless you! C That’s brilliant! D Never mind, better luck next time!
29 Mr Gump supposes, ………., that he will retire at 60
A like most people did B as most of people C like most people do D as do most people
30 Children can be difficult to teach because of their short attention ………
31 It really gets me ……… having to work so much overtime
32 ………., I would give a party
A Were she to come next month B She were to come next month
A If she come next month D Should she come next month
33 The parcel I sent you ……… by now
A is supposed to arrive B should arrive C should have arrived
D would arrive
34 You are too old to carry on working It’s time you called it a ………
35 On the battle field ………
A the tanks lay B did the tanks lie C lay the tanks D lied the tanks
II Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence (10 points)
36 It’s ……… when people won’t believe things that are obviously true (FURY)
37 This statue ……… The soldiers who died in the war (MEMORY)
38 The world champion was ……… by a younger Russian challenger (THRONE)
39 ……… , we could still win, but it’s not very likely (THEORY)
40 Newts, frogs and toads are ……… Animals (AMPHIBIAN)
41 They never dare to leave their only child ……… for even a moment (ATTEND)
42 The place where you can wash your clothes with coin-operated washing machines is called … (LAUNDRY)
43 They live in a remote area, ……… except by car (ACCESS)
Trang 1744 He was taken to court for ……… (PAY)
45 Many countries have agreed on the ……… treaty (ARM)
III From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct (10 points)
46 If the (A) water level had (B)raised any (C) higher, the dam would (D) probably have broken
47 (A) As soon as 8000 B.C, people (B)began to experiment (C) with methods of helping (D) the sick
48 ( A) The Concorde can fly (B) across the Atlantic without re-fueling and (C) carrying 11 tons of (D) freight
49 The problem of (A) inadequate salaries for teachers (B) not only exists in a smaller (C) communities but also (D) in large cities
50 The American soprano Mary Gardour, (A) who had one of the greatest operatic voices of her (B) era, retired (C) at the height of (D) the career
C READING (20 points)
I Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space (10 points)
Fun and Games
Do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you should think again You might be
surprised to learn that the games industry now makes more money than Hollywood (51) ………
A family buy a new PC, all they really want to do is to play games
It is (52) ……… Surprising that video gaming has become one of the most popular (53)
……… of entertainment today A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (54) ………, (55) ……… your imagination and play with your emotions
The big difference, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (56) ……… You have
no say in how the (57) ………… Develops or which characters dominate the story With computer games, you direct the action and that is (58) ……… Makes them so exciting Finding the (59)
……… game is likely to signal the beginning of a lasting love affair with the interactive world of make-believe
It is wrong to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers In fact, the (60)
……… Growth area of the market is the 25-35 age group
51 A As soon as B As well as C As far as D As long as
54 A feelings B attention C breath D control
Trang 1857 A event B content C account D plot
II Read the following passages carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question (10 points)
Supernovas are the most powerful and spectacular outbursts known in nature What is called a Type
II supernova is due to the collapse of a massive star, at least eight times as massive as the sun, that has used up its main nuclear fuel and produced a nickel-iron core When this core can no longer support the pressure of the star’s outer layer, it collapses to form a neutron star of immense density Over 2,500 million tons of neutron star packed into a matchbox Its temperature is around 100,000 million degrees centigrade Multitudes of neutrons are produced in the collapsed star, which pass directly through the star into space, and this release of neutrons causes the core to respond with a shock wave that moves outward
When it meets the material that is falling inward, the result is a catastrophic explosion Sometimes most
of the star’s material is blown away, leaving only a small, incredibly dense remnant that may be a neutron star or, in extreme cases, a black hole
A supernova is often more than 500 million times as luminous as the sun A supernova remnant
(SNR) may be detectable as a pulsar, an example of which is the Crab Nebula, known to be a remnant of
the supernova observed in the year 1054 The 1987 supernova in the Large Cloud of Magellan had a low peak luminosity by supernova standards, only about 250 million times that of the sun As its brightest the supernova shone as a star between magnitudes 2 and 3, even though it was 170,000 light-years away
61 What is the main topic of the passage?
A The heat of supernovas B The formation and power of a supernova
C The role of shock waves in a supernova D The density of a neutron star
62 The word “it” refers to ………
A core of the collapsed B neutron star C shock wave D catastrophic explosion
63 According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the 1987 supernova?
A It was the brightest supernova B It was brighter than the sun
C It shone as a star between magnitudes 3 and 4 D It had the lowest peak luminously
64 The word “detectable” is closest in meaning to ………
65 Which of the following words can best be substituted for “remnant”?
A characteristic B relic C specter D remainder
Trang 1966 The author of this passage is most likely ………
A an astronomer B an economist C a mathematician D a botanist
67 The word “multitudes” is closest in meaning to ………
68 The word “luminous” is closest in meaning to ………
69 What can be inferred from the passage about supernovas?
A They sometimes result in a black hole B The sun is a remnant of a supernova
C They occur when two stars collide D They only happen to pulsars
70 According to the passage, what marks the beginning of a supernova?
A The neutrons of a star become very dense B A massive star uses up its main nuclear fuel
C A star has grown too big D A star is born
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……… .
II Choose the sentence that is closest in meaning to the one in italics (10 points)
81 Cocaine will destroy more people and the environment as it spreads to other countries.
A Cocaine spreads to other countries after destroying people and the environment
B Spreading to other countries, cocaine will destroy more people and environment
C Cocaine destroys more countries with people and environment
D Cocaine will spread to countries and destroy the environment
82 The clouds covered the moon so thickly that we couldn’t find our way back to the cottage.
A We couldn’t find our way back to the cottage because the clouds covered the moon thickly
B The clouds were too thick to find their way back to the cottage
C The moon was covered so thickly that it couldn’t find the way out
D The way back to the cottage couldn’t be found as the clouds were so thickly covered
83 Colour is an important facet of nature, influencing the life of almost every creature.
A Influencing the life of almost every creature in nature, colour is important
B As important as every creature in nature, colour influences every facet of nature
C Colour, which is an important facet of nature, influences the life of almost every creature
D Colour influences the life of almost every important creature in a facet of nature
84 She feels happy because of her coming birthday party.
A Her coming birthday party makes her happy B Because she was born, she feels happy
C She feels happy to come to a birthday party D Her birthday party will happily come
85 Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live.
A Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in
B We can protect the world we live in only with careful environmental planning
C Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully
D Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world in which we live
86 My brother and I dressed as quickly as we could, but we missed the school bus and were late for school today.
A My brother and I were late for school because we dressed too quickly
B My brother and I dressed quickly but we were late for school because we missed the school bus
C My brother and I missed the school bus so we were late for school
D My brother and I could dress quickly but could not be in time for school
Trang 2187 Doing more than checking out books, the city librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children.
A Checking out more books than puppet shows is what the city librarian must do
B The city librarian checks out books and puppets for children in the city
C Helping to plan puppet shows for children is the main duty of the city librarian, not checking out of books
D The librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children in addition to checking out of books
88 If you are disappointed with an inexpensive bicycle, then save your money for a more expensive model.
A You should save up to buy a more expensive bicycle if your inexpensive one disappoints you
B An inexpensive bicycle is disappointing, so buy an expensive one
C A more expensive bicycle saves you so much money, so don’t buy an inexpensive model
D You’d better buy an inexpensive bicycle to save more money
89 You should take regular exercises in stead of sitting in front of the television all day.
A Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable
B Don’t take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day in stead
C Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises
D Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day
90 Who made you work so hard yesterday?
A Why did you work so hard yesterday? B What made you work so hard yesterday?
C Who forced you to work so hard yesterday? D How could you work so hard yesterday?
III Write a paragraph (150 – 200 words) about the important of family in a person’s life ( 10 points)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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Tickets:
For Mr (12) ………
Tel No Townville (13) ………
To be collected before: Day: (14) ……… Time: (15)
………
B PHONETICS (5 points)
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question
17 A responsible B positive C solution D exciting
18 A dependent B different C interest D crocodile
19 A diplomatic B destination C artificial D memorial
20 A willingness B violence C diplomat D millionaire
C VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (15 points)
21 It seem to be your boss who is ……… fault in this case
22 I’ll be kind to her ……… she decides to leave me
23 ………., the catfish is prized for its taste
A With ugly look B As ugly looking C Ugly looking as it is D As it is ugly looking
24 –“What a lovely house you have!” - “ ………”
A No problem B I think so C Thank you Hope you will drop in D Of course not
It’s not costly
25 –“Who broke the window?” – “ ………”
A I am B Sorry to hear that C I did Excuse me D I did Sorry.
26 – “Janet, make us some tea, will you?” – “………”
A No, I won’t B Sorry, I don’t C Don’t worry Go ahead D I can’t I’m afraid.
27 – “Would you mind moving your bag from the seat?” – “……….”
Trang 24A Yes, I would like B Don’t mention it C Oh, sorry D You shouldn’t say that
28 “I didn’t get the job!” – “………”
A Good heavens! B Bless you! C That’s brilliant! D Never mind, better luck next time!
29 Mr Gump supposes, ………., that he will retire at 60
A like most people did B as most of people C like most people do D as do most people
30 Children can be difficult to teach because of their short attention ………
31 It really gets me ……… having to work so much overtime
32 ………., I would give a party
A Were she to come next month B She were to come next month
A If she come next month D Should she come next month
33 The parcel I sent you ……… by now
A is supposed to arrive B should arrive C should have arrived
D would arrive
34 You are too old to carry on working It’s time you called it a ………
35 On the battle field ………
A the tanks lay B did the tanks lie C lay the tanks D lied the tanks
II Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence (10 points)
51 It’s …infuriating when people won’t believe things that are obviously true (FURY)
52 This statue ……commemorate……… the soldiers who died in the war (MEMORY) tuong niem
53 The world champion was ……dethroned……… by a younger Russian challenger (THRONE) phe
truat ngoi vi
54 …Theoretically………… , we could still win, but it’s not very likely (THEORY)
55 Newts, frogs and toads are ……amphibious……….animals (AMPHIBIAN)
56 They never dare to leave their only child ……unattended……… for even a moment (ATTEND)
57 The place where you can wash your clothes with coin-operated washing machines is called …
laundrette/ laundromat (LAUNDRY)
58 They live in a remote area, …inaccessible……… except by car (ACCESS)
Trang 2559 He was taken to court for ……non- payment……… (PAY)
60 Many countries have agreed on the …disarmamemt……… treaty (ARM)
III From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct (10 points)
61 If the (A) water level had (B)raised any (C) higher, the dam would (D) probably have broken ->
64 The problem of (A) inadequate salaries for teachers (B) not only exists in a smaller (C) communities
but also (D) in large cities
65 The American soprano Mary Gardour, (A) who had one of the greatest operatic voices of her (B) era,
retired (C) at the height of (D) the career -> her
C READING (20 points)
I Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space (10 points)
Fun and Games
Do you think computer games are just for kids? Then you should think again You might be surprised to learn that the games industry now makes more money than Hollywood (51) ………… A family buy a new PC, all they really want to do is to play games
It is (52) ………surprising that video gaming has become one of the most popular (53) ………… of entertainment today A good game is like a good film; it will hold your (54) ………, (55) ………… your imagination and play with your emotions
The big difference, however, is that watching a movie is a passive (56) … You have no say in how the (57) …… develops or which characters dominate the story With computer games, you direct the action and that is (58) …… makes them so exciting Finding the (59) …… game is likely to signal the
beginning of a lasting love affair with the interactive world of make-believe
It is wrong to think of gaming as something simply for children and teenagers In fact, the (60) ……… growth area of the market is the 25-35 age group
51 A As soon as B As well as C As far as D As long as
54 A feelings B attention C breath D control
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II Read the following passages carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question (10 points)
Supernovas are the most powerful and spectacular outbursts known in nature What is called a Type II supernova is due to the collapse of a massive star, at least eight times as massive as the sun, that has used
up its main nuclear fuel and produced a nickel-iron core When this core can no longer support the
pressure of the star’s outer layer, it collapses to form a neutron star of immense density Over 2,500 million tons of neutron star packed into a matchbox Its temperature is around 100,000 million degrees centigrade Multitudes of neutrons are produced in the collapsed star, which pass directly through the star into space, and this release of neutrons causes the core to respond with a shock wave that moves outward
When it meets the material that is falling inward, the result is a catastrophic explosion Sometimes most
of the star’s material is blown away, leaving only a small, incredibly dense remnant that may be a neutron star or, in extreme cases, a black hole
A supernova is often more than 500 million times as luminous as the sun A supernova remnant (SNR)
may be detectable as a pulsar, an example of which is the Crab Nebula, known to be a remnant of the
supernova observed in the year 1054 The 1987 supernova in the Large Cloud of Magellan had a low peak luminosity by supernova standards, only about 250 million times that of the sun As its brightest the supernova shone as a star between magnitudes 2 and 3, even though it was 170,000 light-years away
61 What is the main topic of the passage?
A The heat of supernovas B The formation and power of a supernova
C The role of shock waves in a supernova D The density of a neutron star
62 The word “it” refers to ………
A core of the collapsed B neutron star C shock wave D catastrophic explosion
63 According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the 1987 supernova?
A It was the brightest supernova B It was brighter than the sun
C It shone as a star between magnitudes 3 and 4 D It had the lowest peak luminously
64 The word “detectable” is closest in meaning to ………
65 Which of the following words can best be substituted for “remnant”?
A characteristic B relic C specter D remainder
66 The author of this passage is most likely ………
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67 The word “multitudes” is closest in meaning to ………
68 The word “luminous” is closest in meaning to ………
69 What can be inferred from the passage about supernovas?
A They sometimes result in a black hole B The sun is a remnant of a supernova
C They occur when two stars collide D They only happen to pulsars
70 According to the passage, what marks the beginning of a supernova?
A The neutrons of a star become very dense B A massive star uses up its main nuclear fuel
C A star has grown too big D A star is born
D WRITING (30 points)
I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (10 points)
71 “You’ve done really well to pass your driving test so quickly” -> She congratulated me on passing
my driving test so quickly.
72 This is the first time that I have seen an eclipse of the sun.-> Never before have I seen an eclipse of the sun.
73 No situation is more depressing than being unemployed.-> Being unemployed is the most depressing situation
74 If you should get caught doing this You will go to prison -> Were you to get caught doing this, you would go to prison.
75 I admit he’s clever, but I don’t think he’ll solve this problem.-> However clever he may be, I don’t think he’ll solve this problem
76 The thinking is that he has been targeted to succeed the president.-> He is thought to have been
targeted to succeed the president.
77 The house collapsed because of faulty building work -> It was faulty building work that caused the building to collapsed of the building
78 They are not going to reach an agreement before it’s too late.-> By the time they reach an agreement,
it will be too late
79 Many people died because of the lack of medical facilities -> It was the lack of medical facilities that cause the death of many people/ many people to die.
80 He managed to complete the sculpture although his eyesight was failing.-> Despite his failing
eyesight, he managed to complete the sculture
Trang 2881 Cocaine will destroy more people and the environment as it spreads to other countries.
A Cocaine spreads to other countries after destroying people and the environment
B Spreading to other countries, cocaine will destroy more people and environment.
C Cocaine destroys more countries with people and environment
D Cocaine will spread to countries and destroy the environment
82 The clouds covered the moon so thickly that we couldn’t find our way back to the cottage.
A We couldn’t find our way back to the cottage because the clouds covered the moon thickly.
B The clouds were too thick to find their way back to the cottage
C The moon was covered so thickly that it couldn’t find the way out
D The way back to the cottage couldn’t be found as the clouds were so thickly covered
83 Colour is an important facet of nature, influencing the life of almost every creature.
A Influencing the life of almost every creature in nature, colour is important
B As important as every creature in nature, colour influences every facet of nature
C Colour, which is an important facet of nature, influences the life of almost every creature.
D Colour influences the life of almost every important creature in a facet of nature
84 She feels happy because of her coming birthday party.
A Her coming birthday party makes her happy. B Because she was born, she feels happy
C She feels happy to come to a birthday party D Her birthday party will happily come
85 Only with careful environmental planning can we protect the world in which we live.
A Careful environmental planning protects the world we live in
B We can protect the world we live in only with careful environmental planning.
C Protecting the world we live in, we plan the environment carefully
D Planning the environment carefully, we can protect the world in which we live
86 My brother and I dressed as quickly as we could, but we missed the school bus and were late for school today.
A My brother and I were late for school because we dressed too quickly
B My brother and I dressed quickly but we were late for school because we missed the school bus.
C My brother and I missed the school bus so we were late for school
D My brother and I could dress quickly but could not be in time for school
87 Doing more than checking out books, the city librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children.
A Checking out more books than puppet shows is what the city librarian must do
B The city librarian checks out books and puppets for children in the city
Trang 29C Helping to plan puppet shows for children is the main duty of the city librarian, not checking out of books.
D The librarian must help to plan puppet shows for children in addition to checking out of books.
88 If you are disappointed with an inexpensive bicycle, then save your money for a more expensive model.
A You should save up to buy a more expensive bicycle if your inexpensive one disappoints you.
B An inexpensive bicycle is disappointing, so buy an expensive one
C A more expensive bicycle saves you so much money, so don’t buy an inexpensive model
D You’d better buy an inexpensive bicycle to save more money
89 You should take regular exercises in stead of sitting in front of the television all day.
A Sitting in front of the television all day and taking exercises are advisable
B Don’t take regular exercises, just sit in front of the television all day in stead
C Sitting in front of the television all day helps you take regular exercises
D Taking regular exercises is better than sitting in front of the television all day.
90 Who made you work so hard yesterday?
A Why did you work so hard yesterday? B What made you work so hard yesterday?
C Who forced you to work so hard yesterday? D How could you work so hard yesterday?
III Write a paragraph (150 – 200 words) about the important of family in a person’s life ( 10 points)
Trang 30ĐỀ KHẢO SÁT HỌC SINH GIỎI MÔN TIẾNG ANH
THỜI GIAN 120 PHÚT
A LISTENING (15 points)
You will listen to a conversation about some customs in some countries Listen and do the tasks that follow
I Complete the table below:
………
(3) ………
Trang 31II Mark True (T) or False (F):
7 On Chusok, people often thank their ancestors for a happy year
8 On Chusok people often have go to their ancestors’ graves and do some clean up
9 Setsubun is a time to give thank to the new harvest
10 On Setsubun, people often throw dried beans around their home
11 On Setsubun, people often try to take better care of their pets
12 On St Anthony’s Day, animals are dressed up and taken to church
13 St Anthony’s day is a time to celebrate the beginning of spring
14 On Setsubun, people eat rice cakes
15 People can ask for protection of their animals on St Anthony’s Day
B Phonetics (5 points)
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question
1 A essential B attention C appearance D photograph
2 A education B comparative C receptionist D appropriate
3 A dominate B business C employee D grandchildren
4 A traditional B appliances C complicated D convenience
5 A significant B integration C conversation D independence
C VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (15 points)
1 He set on alarm clock for five o’clock and the other for five past so as to ……… that he did not oversleep
2 The son and the moon are often ……… in poetry
A personified B personalized C personal D privatized
3 The ceiling fans were on but unfortunately they ……… the hot, humid air
A stirred up B poured through C turned into D cut back
4 The tension was becoming unbearable, …… I wanted to scream
5 It looks ………… the game will be cancelled ……….the rain stops
A like/ unless B that/ as long as C as/ for fear that D as if/ unless
6 “………?” “Sorry, he has gone to Japan But he will be back in two days.”
Trang 32A Who is Jack B May I speak to Jack C How is Jack today D What’s wrong with Jack
7 “Can I get some chalk for you, Mr Smith? “………”
A Not at all B With pleasure C No problem D That’s very nice of you
8 “ It’s kind of you to give me a ride to the station?” “ ………….”
A Not at all It was a pleasure B never mind C It doesn’t matter D Don’t mention it
9 “ Hello, may I speak to John Smith?” “……….”
A I’m John Smith B My name is John Smith C John Smith is me D This is John Smith speaking
10 “ …………?” “ I’d like to see that red dress.”
A What do you like B do you want anything C What can I do for you D What will you do
11 It’s imperative that this letter ……… immediately
12 Most people in cities should …… cycling instead of using cars
13 ………….further rioting to occur, the government would be forced to use its emergency powers
14 I was astonished that he turned down the job – I ……… it would have been ideal for him
A have thought B would have thought C am thinking D had been thinking
15 It turned out that we …… rushed to the airport as the plane was delayed by several hours
A hadn’t B should have C needn’t have D mustn’t
II Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence (10 points)
1 ………….is the ongoing process that deepens and broadens the relationships and interdependence
among countries (globe)
2 These students voluntarily spent their summer vacations helping the ………… (advantage)
3 What happened to Harold? I find his behavior quite………… (comprehend)
4 The cost of ……… to the show is reasonable (admit)
5 ………… , there are black holes in space (theory)
6 ………… parked cars usually get a ticket and sometimes towed away (legal)
7 It seems ………… to change the timetable so often (logic)
8 It was a long, slow film I nearly died of ……… (bore)
9 He suffered from constant ……… (sleep)
10 I’ll always remember that journey – it was an ………… experience (forget)
III From the four underlined words or phrases (A), (B), (C), or (D), identify the one that is not correct (5 points)
1 To (A)make out the lost time, we (B)booked a (C)direct flight from California (D)to New York
Trang 332 Among the (A)earliest telescopes (B) were Galilean telescopes, modeled after the simple
instrument (C) built by Galileo, the first person (D) having used telescopes to study the stars and planets
3 It was (A) her(B) who suggested that he (C) go to New York in order (D) to get a direct flight
4 Malnutrition (A) is a major cause of death (B) in those countries where the cultivation of rice (C) have been impeded by (D) recurrent drought
5 Isabella (A)danced in her (B)bare feet and wore loose-fitting (C)clothing garments that allowed her (D)freedom of movement
C READING (20 points)
I Read the passage and then decide which word (A, B, C, or D) best fits each space (10 points)
Reports that the government is about to (1) ……… the go ahead to plans for the building of a new run away at London’s Gatwick airport have angered local residents and raised fears of increased noise and exhaust pollution The (2) ……….plans also include permission for additional night flight and will (3) ……… the compulsory purchase of farmland, as well as the demolition of a number of private homes According to sources close to the Ministry of Transport, the government is known to be
concerned by the increasing (4) ………… of traffic at London Heathrow, where there are no plans for further runaways in the foreseeable (5) ……… Gatwick is widely (6) …… as a better (7)
……….for expansion than London’s third airport, Stansted, which is still suffers from poor transport links A spokesperson for the Keep Gatwick Quiet association, (8) ……… up of local people,
accused the government of going back on promises made before the General Election “We were told then that the airport authority had no (9) ………… of building another runaway, and we believe that the government has duty to (10) ………… its pledges.” Prominent figures in the government are also
believed to be concerned at the news, although the Prime Minister, interviewed last night, is quoted as saying that reports were ‘misleading’ However, he would not give an assurance that plans for building a runaway had definitely been rejected
2 A controversial B debatable C notorious D doubtful
7 A potential B outlook C prospect D likelihood
10 A bear out B count on C pull off D stand by
Trang 34II Read the following passages carefully, then choose the ONE best answer to each question (10 points)
The principle of use and disuse states that those parts of organisms’ bodies that are used grow larger
Those parts that are not tend to whither away It is an observed fact that when you exercise particular muscles, they grow Those that are never used diminish By examining a man’s body, we can tell which
muscles he uses and which he does not We may even be able to guess his profession or his recreation Enthusiasts of “body-building” cult make use of the principle of use and disuse to build their bodies, almost like a piece of sculpture, into whatever unnatural shape is demanded by fashion in this peculiar minority culture Muscles are not the only parts of the body that respond to use in this kind of way Walk barefoot and you acquire harder skin on your soles It is easy to tell a farmer from a bank teller by looking
at their hands alone The farmer’s hands are horny, hardened by long exposure to rough work The
teller’s hands are relatively soft The principle of use and disuse enable animals to become better at the job of surviving in their world, progressively better during their lifetime as a result of living in that world Humans, through direct exposure to sun light, or lack of it, develop a skin color which equips them better
to survive in the particular local conditions Too much sunlight is dangerous Enthusiastic sunbathers with very fair skins are susceptible to skin cancer Too little sunlight, on the other hand, leads to vitamin-D deficiency and rickets The brown pigment melanin which is synthesized under the influence of sunlight make a screen to protect the underlying tissues from the harmful effects of further sunlight If a suntanned person moves to a less sunny climate, the melanin disappears, and the body is able to benefit from what little sun there is This can be represented as an instance of the principle use and disuse: skin goes brown when it is used, and fades to white when it is not
1 What does the passage mainly discuss?
A How principle of use and disuse change people’s concepts of themselves
B The way in which people change themselves to conform to fashion
C The changes that occur according to the principle of use and disuse
D The effects of the sun on the principle of use and disuse
2 The phrase “whither away” is closest in meaning to:
3 The word “those” refers to ………… .
4 According to the passage, men who body build ………
A appear like sculptures B change their appearance
C belong to strange cults D are very fashionable
5 From the passage, it can be inferred that the author views body building …………
A with enthusiasm B as an artistic form
C with scientific interest D of doubtful benefit
Trang 356 The word “horny” is closest in meaning to ……… .
7 From the passage, it can be inferred that the principle of use and disuse enable organisms to……
A change their existence B automatically benefit
C survive in any conditions D improve their lifetime
8 The author suggests that melanin………
A is necessary for the production of vitamin D B is beneficial in sunless climates
C helps protect fair-skinned people D is a synthetic product
9 In the passage the author mentions sun tanning as an example of ………
A humans improving their local condition B humans surviving in adverse condition
C humans using the principle of use and disuse D humans running the risk of skin cancer
10 The word “susceptible” could be best replaced by …………
A condemned B vulnerable C allergic D suggestible
E Writing: I Choose the best option to complete the sentences (10 points)
1 George belongs to the ………
A class of the upper middle B upper middle class
C class from the center up D high medium class
2 Jane changed her major from French to business, ………
A with hopes to be able easier to locate employment B hoping she can easier get a job
C with the hope for being able to find better a job D hoping to find a job more easily
3 He has received several scholarships ………
A not only because of his artistic but his academic ability
B for both his academic ability as well as his artistic
C because of his academic and artistic ability
D as resulting of his ability in the art and the academy
4 Of the two new workers, one is experienced and …………
A the others are not B another is experienced C the other is not D other lacks experience
5 Deep in the Rio Beck area of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula ………
A does a 1,250-year-old pyramid lie B a 1,250-year-old pyramid lie
C lies a 1250 -year-old pyramid D is a 1,250-year-old pyramid lying
Trang 366 ………., Luxor did not reach preeminence until about 2,000 B.C.
A Many centuries earlier it was founded B The city founded centuries earlier
C Although founded many centuries earlier D Founding the city centuries earlier
7 ……… often serve as places of public entertainment and festivals, they can also be places where people can find peace and solitude
A Even though city parks B City parks C City parks that D There are city parks which
8 Harvey will wash the clothes, ………
A iron the shirts, prepare the meal, dusting the furniture
B ironing the shirts, preparing the meal, and dusting the furniture
C iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture
D to iron the shirts, prepare the meal, and dust the furniture
9 The doctor insisted that his patient ………
A that he not work to hard for three month B take it easy for three months
C taking it easy for three months D to take some vacations for three months
10 Captain Henry, ……… , crept slowly through the under bush
A being remote from the enemy B attempting to not encounter the enemy
C trying to avoid the enemy D not involving himself in the enemy
II Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it (10 points)
1 “What a lovely new Ao dai you are wearing, Mai” said her friend -> Mai’s friend
………
2 It would have been a super weekend if it hadn’t been for the weather -> But
………
3 We weren’t surprised by his success -> It came ……… .
4 It’s a waste of time to try and explain anything to Tony -> It’s not
Trang 378 His disabilities did not prevent him from sailing around the world -> Despite the fact
III Write a paragraph about 150 words to develop this topic sentence: (10 points)
Some Vietnamese family traditions have been lost in the nuclear family nowadays
Trang 38ii 1 Globalization 2 disadvantaged 3 incomprehensible 4 admission 5 Theoretically
6 illegally 7 illogical 8 boredom 9 sleeplessness 10 unforgetable III 1 A make up for 2 D to have used 3 A she 4 C has been 5 garments
3 It’s not worth trying to explain anything to Tony.
4 It came as no surprise to us that he was/ had been successful.
5 As John hadn’t heard the weather forecast, he was surprised by the snow.
6 Apart from Meggie’s husband, everyone is here.
7 He couldn’t possibly have taken the money by mistakes/ chance/ accident/ coincidence.
8 Despite the fact that he was disabled, he managed to sail around the world.
9 Never had she expected that she was so successful.
10 You ought to have thought more carefully before you decided.
ĐỀ LUYỆN HSG – 2010 – 2011
PRACTICE 3
A LISTENING (15 points)
I Listen to the first recording twice:
Circle the best answer.
1 This is …………
Trang 39A a survey B an interview C a face-to-face conversationD a small talk
2 The people talking ………
A are co-workers B are friends C do not know each other D teacher and student
3 They are ………
A in an office B at an airport C at a hotel D at school
Complete the information on the form.
Missing Baggage Details
Flight number: (4) ……… From: (5) ……….…
Passenger Name: (6) ……… Mr./ Ms (7) ………
Number of Bags: (8) ……… Phone (9) ………
Local Address: (10) ……….…
II Listen to the second recording and answer the questions:
1 Where was Bill Daniel’s office in Chicago?
Find the word with the stress pattern different from that of the other three words in each question
1 A education B authority C achievement D environment
2 A historian B certificate C academic D curriculum
3 A algebra B general C disruptive D competence
5 A scientific B systematic C particular D independent
C VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence (15 points)
1 When he woke up, he realized that the things he had dreamt about could not ……… have happened
2 - “Do you think the book is expensive?” - “Yes, it’s not ………… what we paid for it.”
3 The new system didn’t ………… expectations
Trang 404 They are going to make ……… excursion next month.
A a two-week B two-week C two weeks’ D a two-week’s
5 This is a very important decision All our lives are ……… stake
6 I reckon Martin is ………… of a nervous breakdown
A in charge B under suspicion C on the verge D indicative
7 It had been announced that the proposed new office block ……… because of the current
9 His life style was ………… that everyone knew he was rich
10 He uses a stick ……… It would be hard for him to walk
A in case B for fear that C without which D without it
11 “Shall we have a drink when you finish your talk?” “………… ”
A No, you can’t B All right C You’re welcome D You needn’t do that
12 “……….” “Thanks, I will”
A Wish you a happy journey B Give my best wishes to your parents
C Thank you for your help D You got the first prize Congratulation!
13 “I lost my wallet on my way to school this morning.”
“………! You must be careful next time.”
A Take care B Excuse me C What a pity D You’re welcome
14 “Hi, Bob How’s your family?” “……… ”
A Fine, thank you B It’s a big one
15 “ Could you come, please? I want some help.” “………”
A Yes, I could B You’re welcome C Sure, I’m coming now D That’s right
II Supply the correct form of the word provided in brackets in each sentence (10 points)
1 I was annoyed at his ……… to co-operate (REFUSE)
2 The book doesn’t say much about prices, but it is very ………… about everything else
(INFORM)
3 The noise ……… as the plane got father away (LESS)
4 He lost in the election because he was a weak and ……… leader (DECIDE)
5 I couldn’t help it The accident was ………… (AVOID)
6 She was ………knowledgeable about the history of China (EXTREME)