SO GIAO DUG VA DAO TAO KY THI CHON DOI TUYEN DU THI HOC SINH GIOI PHU THO QUOC GIA LOP 12 NAM HOC 2010-2011 Mon: Tieng Anh Thai gian: 180 phut ( khong ke thai gian giao cJ6) Thi sinh lam bai vao ta giay thi nay A. LISTENING: You are going to listen to each part twice. Now you have two minutes to read all the questions of each part. PART 1. LISTEN AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS (20 ms). How long ago did the woman's story begin? Why did she go to the USA? How long did she stay in New York? How did she travel around the country? What part of the trip did she enjoy most? Where did she meet her brother? Why was it a surprise? Why was it lucky for him? 9. How much did she lend her brother? 10. Did he pay her back? PART 2 . LISTEN AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW (20 ms). Listen tti the two people and complete these sentences with what you hear. 1. It was hard to find the hotel because When the police saw them for the second time, The}1 saw the same police times. In the end, one of the policemen The woman didn't know the way to the hostel, so The driver advised her not Unfortunately, she .so she got lost. The driver and the police man both The man and the woman were both helped The woman was traveling by B. LEXICAL - GRAMMAR SECTION I. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write your answers in the space provided. (30 ms) 1. Juggling at least 5,000 years to the early Egyptians. A. dating back B. is dating back C. which dates back D. dates back 2. , Hong Kong acts as a gateway into and out of the Republic of China. A. Strategically located B. It is located strategically C. Where strategically located D. Because located strategically 3. In 1964, Americans drank an average of 26 gallons of milk A. each B. every one C. singly D. themselves 4. The summer ice pack appears by about 150 miles since the 1930's. A. having shrunk B. to shrink C. to have shrunk D. to be shrinking 5. undergraduate programs, American universities also offer graduate and professional courses. A. Except for B. Moreover C. Besides D. As 6. are carcinogens now appears to be beyond dispute. A. If asbestos fibers B. Asbestos fibers C. While asbestos fibers D. That asbestos fibers; 7. It is Minnesota popular with outdoorsmen. A. lakes that make it B, its lakes that make C. that lakes make it D. lakes that it makes 8. Thomas E. Selfridges was the first person to be killed in an airplane accident. A. One of an army team evaluating the Wright Brothers" plane, B. The Wright Brothers' plane was being examined by an army team. C. He was one of an army team, D. Of an army team evaluating the Wright Brothers' plane, one 9. the Christmas shopping season begins. A. That is after Thanksgiving B. After Thanksgiving it is C. It is after Thanksgiving that D. It is Thanksgiving that 10. Progressive farmers use several methods to prevent top soil A. from running off B. to run off C. from to run off D. to running off 11. The Baltimore American first tried to nominate Theodore Roosevelt for the Presidency _____ A. when he had only twenty-eight years B. when he was only twenty-eight C. when he was age twenty-eight years D. at age twenty-eight years 12. , the Mauritius parakeet, and the Japanese crested ibis are among the most endangered of the world's birds. A. Including the Marianas mallard B. Being the Marianas mallard C. There are the Marianas mallard D. The Marianas mallard 13. Not until the mid-nineteenth century achieve recognition. A. had El Greco's work B. did El Greco's work C. El Greco's work D. El Greco's work did 14. In elections held in 1982, an unusual number of well-known political figures campaigned on behalf of children who were running for office. A. theirs B. of them C. of theirs D. their 15. While determining the cause of a serious illness, A. the patient should be given good care by the doctor B. the illness should be treated at once by the doctor C. the doctor should be giving the patient good care D. the most effective treatment should be employed by the doctor 16. No one was sure Ron would come to the party or not. A. why B. whether C. when D. what time 17. You can use it shut. A. for stopping the door to slam B. to stop the door slamming C. to stop the door's slamming D. for to stop the door slamming 18. You will find their house you take a good street map with you. A. as long as B. even if C. unless D. otherwise 19. We annoy him as he gets very angry. A. needn't B. aren't allowed to C. don't have to D. mustn't 20.1 canjt give you the report on Friday because I it by then. A. will finish B. won't finish C. won't be finishing D. won't have finished 21. The technological and economic changes of the 19th century had a marked on workers. A. cause B. effect C. impact D. consequence 22. The government the flood victims with food, clothes and money. A. gave B. provided C. offered D. presented 23. More and more people of food poisoning nowadays A. exist B. survive C. die D. starve 24. The first sign of vitamin A disorder is night { A. loss of sight B. lack of vision C. invisibility D. blindness 25. When you take ice out of the freezer, it A. melts B. dissolves C. softens D. disappears 26. There are many of pollution in our modern world A. resources B. sources C. bases D. foundation 27. Many people that natural resources will never be use up A. view B. regard C. consider D. believe 28. Using the computer competently is an important to help one get a good job. A. reason B. aspect C. factor D. issue 29. George wants £1000 for his car, but I don't think it's _ as much as that. A. worth B. cost C. valued D. priced 30. "Did Jenny say anything about her sister?"-No, she didn't her at all. A. remind B. remark C. refer D. mention Write your answer here 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 . 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. II. Read the following article carefully and choose the best phrase or word to fill in the gap. Write your answers in the space provided. (10 ms) DELAYS No one likes delays. They can be just as frustrating for the crew (1) for the passengers. (2) everything is done to ensure that most flights take off and land on time, inevitably there are times when an aircraft will be (3) Some people mistakenly assume that if they are delayed for a long time, then something serious (4) wrong. But it is more often air traffic controllers who (5) the decision to delay an aircraft from taking off, and the safety of passengers is always the most important reason behind their taking such action. Pilots have to file a flight plan before their aircraft can take off. This plan is distributed to every controller along the flight route (6) everyone is aware of the time of arrival. If there is a shortage of landing space at the end destination or the air space above a certain country is very crowded, then air traffic control will not (7) an aircraft to start its engines. If an aircraft is (8) from a particularly busy airport, pilots will be given a specific time to start their engines. If, for whatever reason, pilots are not able to make their time slot, then it can (9) quite considerable delays. Pilots then (10) ask for a new time slot which could mean "going to the back of the line. A. so A. Moreover A. delayed A.can be A. made A. so that A. let A. taking off A. result from A. must Write your answer here B. than B. Although B. cancelled B. should be B. have made B. in order that B. permit B. running off B. result of B. have to C. as C. Despite C. held up C. is C. done C. in order to C. allow C. landing off C. result C. should D. like D. In spite of D. postponed D. must be D. have done D. so D. make D. zooming off D. result in D. need 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. III. Read the text below. Use the words given in capitals to form a word that fits in the numbered space. Write your answers in the space provided. ( 10 ms) Today I'd like to begin a discussion on the problem of the heating up of the earth. First we'll touch on the (1) between fluorocarbons and the ozone layer You (2) remember that the ozone layer is the protective shield around the earth. It is important to all life, because it filters out (3) ultraviolet light from the sun. Ozone itself, a form of oxygen, is regularly made by the (4) of the sun in the ( 5 ) atmosphere. It is also regularly destroyed by natural chemical processes. The problem now is that too much of the ozone layer is being destroyed. Scientists suspect that certain (6) , such as fluorocarbons , are contributing to the (7) of the ozone layer. And how do we use fluorocarbons? The most commo n uses are in spray cans and (8) s ystems. The chemica l pollution from these fluorocarbons can account for some of the ozone (9) that have been reported. These are, however, new studies (10) the sun itself to the depletion of the ozone layer. We'll go into that new study more next time. Write your answer here RELATION PROBABLE HARM ACT UP CHEMISTRY DEPLETE COOL LOSE 10. LINK 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. C. READING COMPREHENSION I. Read the passage below, choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write your answers in the space provided. (10 pts) As midnight strikes on St. Joseph's day, in the central Plaza del Ayuntamiento of Valencia, the smiling giant at the center of an enormous sculpture bursts into flames. Finally, the whole construction collapses in a spectacular explosion of fireworks. As the colored fire rains over the city, winter is officially at an end. This explosive end to the season is an annual event in Spain's third largest city, where the little-known Fallas Fiesta has become a thriving industry employing 5,000 people throughout the year. The event generates 20 million dollars a year and is a major source of revenue for the city. The Fallas are papier-mache sculptures; over 350 of them line the streets on March 19th and all are destined to be burned. Their creation has become an art form which specializes in political satire. Artists submit designs a year beforehand; they are assessed and commissioned by various Fallas committees representing the different districts of the city, and 120,000 craftsmen are organized into groups called falleros. The creations are kept secret until the festival, when they are put up in the street at night. There is an official competition for the best sculpture, which is burned along with all the others! Winter has been symbolically driven out by fire since pagan days. In Valencia, the carpenters used to bum the scrap wood from their workshops and the oil lamps they had used during the long dark nights. Legend has it that in the 18th century, one carpenter had the idea of caricaturing his neighbor by dressing up his lamp before he burned it. This is one explanation for the birth of the Fallas Fiesta. Politicians and unloved prominent locals are still satirized in this fashion. The two-day celebrations begin at 2 p.m. on St. Joseph's day with an ear-splitting bombardment of fireworks. There are pa'lla competitions in the street—Valencia is the home of this typically Spanish dish—and the men dress up as the Moors who occupied the city for four centuries until the 13th century. The religious aspect of the festival is represented by a giant Virgin Mary decked with flowers. 1. The Fallas Fiesta is A. a major tourist event. B. very well-known. C. not very well-known. D. a political event. 2. The Fallas sculptures are A. built during the week preceding the festival. B. built during the year preceding the festival. C. made of wood. D. sold after the festival. 3. Today, the festival is important for Valencia because A. the inhabitants enjoy it. B. it attracts a lot of tourists. C. is based on a local legend. D. it creates jobs and brings in money. 4. The Fallas sculptures are created and presented by A. the different cities in Spain. B. the different districts of Valencia. C. local politicians. D. any group of citizens. 5. The best title for this passage is A. Welcoming spring B. Winter goes out in a rain of fire. C. A new art form is born. D. The legend of St. Joseph. "Finally, the whole construction collapses " The underlined word means A. burns. B. explodes. C. falls down. D. resists. "This explosive end to the season is an annual event " The underlined word means A. springtime. B. popular. C. traditional. D. yearly. 8. " .the little-known Fallas Fiesta has become a thriving industry ". The underlined word means A. new. B. growing. C. important. D. traditional. 9. " the carpenters used to burn the scrap wood " A carpenter is: A. a craftsman who builds boats B. an artist. C. a person who works with wood. D. a sculptor. 10. " .the men dress up as the Moors " The underlined phrase means A. wear the costumes of the Moors. B. do traditional Moor dances. C. present traditional plays. D. behave badly. Write your answer here 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. Read the passage again and answer the questions. (6 ms) What does the Fallas Festival celebrate? What happens to the sculptures after the competition? 3. Why is the festival important today? 4. Who are the sculptures commissioned by? 5. What are the sculptures made of and what do they represent? 6. What are the origins of the festival? III. Find words in the passage which have similar meanings to the following words and phrases. (4 ms) falls down: yearly: noisy: decorated:., IV. Read the passage carefully and Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write your answers in the space provided. (10 ms) Herbs are different kinds of plants and plant parts that can be used for medicinal purposes. This can be the leaves, stems, roots or seeds of the plant. Herbs have been important traditional medicine for centuries in both the East and the West. In Western medicine, they have been largely replaced by drugs. Herbal treatments are, however, still an integral part of Eastern medicine. In recent years, interest in traditional medicine has increased in the West. Many people are either using modern methods combined with traditional treatments or are turning to these treatments entirely. While traditional medicines can be helpful or they are not without their share of problems. The main difference between herbs and drugs is that, while herbs are simply parts of the plant, drugs are specific chemicals in a pure form. Many modern drugs are derived from chemicals found in plants. One example is aspirin, which is made from a chemical extracted from the bark of the willow tree. Other drugs are entirely synthetic. Even those drugs that are derived from natural sources are heavily processed in order to purify and concentrate them. This allows drugs to be administered in very precise amounts. Different kinds of degrees and illnesses often require dosages that differ only slightly, A little too much or not enough of a certain drug can have negative effects on the patient. Many drugs also produce negative effects even when taken in the recommended dosage. These undesired negative effects are called "side-effects." The possibility of dangerous and unexpected side-effects from drugs has led many people back to traditional medicine. Herbal treatments seem more natural than modern drugs. Many feel that traditional medicine is more concerned with treating the underlying causes of disease instead of just the symptoms, though the truth of this claim is not yet clear. In any case, there is a certain comfort in taking natural herbal treatments instead of the processed, synthetic chemicals derived from them. There are, however, disadvantages to herbal treatments. Few herbal treatments have been scientifically studied. While the active chemicals in the herb may be known, it may not be clear what they really do, or if they are really effective at all. Because the active chemicals are not used alone, it is very difficult to determine the proper amount of treatment, since the levels of the chemical are not constant throughout the plant. Therefore, the risk of under- and overdose is higher than with drugs. A more serious problem is that certain herbal treatments may have no real medicinal effect, thus giving the patient the false sense of security. This is particularly harmful when the patient refuses treatment with modem drugs that could be effective. There are even certain herbs that can cause side-effects, just like a drug. One of these is ma-huang, also called ephedrd, which is taken to increase energy. It has been known to cause damage to the heart and nervous system. Garlic and ginger are common elements in food that are also taken as herbal treatments, but they can be dangerous for people with diabetes. In general, herbs are most dangerous when they are taken along with common drugs. This may happen in two ways: a patient decides to supplement his or her treatment with herbs, or a dishonest manufacturer adds modern drugs to an herbal treatment. In both cases, the results can be very dangerous. The herb St. John's wort is often used to treat depression, but if it used along with conventional antidepressants, such as Zoloft, the combination can cause confusion, headaches, allergic reactions and other problems. Finally, because production of herbal treatments is seldom regulated, harmful substances can be present in herbal preparations. Herbs grown in polluted soil may contain lead, arsenic, or mercury. They may also be tainted with pesticides. It is for these reasons that herbs should not be treated as the perfect substitute for drugs. Although herbs appear to be quite distinct from modern drugs, it is important to use them with the same sort of care. 1. The word "integral" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to . A. harmful B. important C. famous D. controversial 2. The word " this" in paragraph 4 refers to A. patients taking ineffective herbs instead of drugs. B. patients having a sense of security. C. the risk of under- and overdose of an herbal treatment. D. the patient's belief that modern drugs are bad for you. 3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to "tainted" in paragraph 6? A. accompanied B. augmented C. substitute D. contaminated 4. Why does the author mention that drugs are heavily processed? A. To show that herbs can not compete with modern medical techniques. B. Because many mistakes can occur in this processing. C. To illustrate that drugs are not natural. D. To point out that many countries can not afford to produce drugs. 5. What is the main difference between herbs and drugs according to the passage? A. Drugs can cause side-effects, whereas herbs do not. B. Drugs are at least partially synthetic, whereas herbs are natural. C. Herbs are dangerous when taken in large amounts; drugs are safer. D. Herbs can produce a false sense of securities, whereas drugs do not. 6. According to the passage, when are herbs most dangerous? A. When not taken under a doctor's supervision. B. When the patient refuses modern medicine. C. When the dosage is not administered precisely. D. When taking in combination with drugs. 7. Which of the following best states the topic of the passage? A. Patients are not educated enough to use herbal treatments. B. Modern drugs are still a better choice than herbal treatments. C. Modern treatments should use herbal treatments more iVi the future. D. Herbal treatments can be helpful, but should be used with care. 8. According to the passage, who should not take ginger or garlic as herbal treatments? A. Patients with diabetes B. Patients with liver damage C. Patients taking antidepressants D. Patients with problems of the heart and nervous system 9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Some herbal treatments are not effective in fighting disease. B. Modem doctors often do not approve of using herbs. C. Herbal treatments can also produce side-effects. D. Some manufacturers add drug to herbs. 10. It can be offered from the passage that A. the drug industry is better regulated than the herb industry. B. people who use drugs instead of herbs recover more quickly. C. the popularity of herbal treatments will decrease in the future. D. the side-effects of drugs are more serious than those of herbs. Write your answers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. V. Fill in the blanks using words from below. You don't have to use all the words. (10 ms) declare find illness last prescribe problem recommend replace requirements right sensible show suitable tablets lake vaccinations Travelers' Tips from you Pharmacist Planning a vacation? Make your local pharmacy your first stop for free, personalized and confidential advice on vacation health. Ask your pharmacist to put together a basic first-aid kit. tailored to your destination and personal (1) . If you are traveling with a young family or grandchildren, your pharmacist will be able to (2) suitable preparations for babies and young children. If you are traveling abroad, check with your pharmacist about which (3) you need and how to get them, and whether there are any particular health risks. If you take a prescribed medicine, ensure you have enough to (4) the vacation. Ask your pharmacist to write down the name of any medicines you are taking. Then, if you run out or lose your medicine, it will be easier to (5) . If you have any medicine prescribed abroad, you should (6) it at Customs before coming back into the country. Ask your pharmacist for advice on safe sun tanning and to help you select a sunscreen that is (7) for your skin type. Reduce the risk of tummy upsets by taking (8) precautions in personal hygiene and choice of food and drink. - Check with your pharmacist or doctor if you will need to take anti-malarial If you have any (10) sure you tell your doctor or pharmacist. during your holiday or immediately after your return, make Write your answers; VI. You are going to read a magazine. Choose the most suitable phrase from the list (A-H) for each part (1-5) of the article. There are three extra phrases which you do not need to use. (10 ms) A. it is crucial to ensure B. teacher policies be set firmly C. improved status D. Gender must therefore be central to the solutions E. The teaching profession F. Faced with such high expectations G. the essential role teachers H. This shortage of qualified teachers Today is World Teachers' Day, a day when we acknowledge the essential role teachers play in providing children, young people and adults with a relevant and appropriate education. However, in many countries, there is a severe shortage of teachers, with an estimated 2 million new posts and 18 million additional teachers needed worldwide if universal primary education is to be achieved by 2015. For some countries, this will mean an increase in their teaching force of up to 280 percent. An even greater number of teachers will be required if adequate provision of secondary, higher, technical and vocational, or non-formal education is to be assured. These numbers will be higher still if all teachers are to be fully and appropriately qualified for the levels and subjects they teach. Even when the overall supply of teachers is sufficient, remote and disadvantaged areas across the globe may suffer persistent problems in recruitment and retention. (1) is one of the biggest challenges to achieving the Education for All (EFA) goals. The teaching profession also faces the challenge of providing a quality education to meet the new demands of the 21 century. Economic, social, scientific and technological needs, the issues of sustainable development, poverty reduction and related questions of decent work for all, the AIDS epidemic and school violence are increasingly impacting on the profession. Since women constitute the majority of the primary teaching workforce, and are often disproportionately affected by these issues, the potential impact is compounded. (2) Furthermore, progress towards EFA, and in particular universal primary education, is leading to an increasingly diverse population of learners, with implications for schooling and teachers. (3) , teachers often feel undervalued, insufficiently supported and ill equipped professionally to cope with the realities of the environments in which they work. More recruitment, full and appropriate teacher training, better targeted deployment and management, salary and incentives which compare favourably with those in other occupations requiring similar qualifications, better working and living conditions, ongoing professional support and opportunities for career development are all crucial to meet the new challenges. The 1966 ILO/LJNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers and the 1997 UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher Education Teaching Personnel provide comprehensive guidance on a range of teacher policies, rights and responsibilities. As such they are a foundation for forward-looking national policies and practices to create a 21 century, professional teaching force. National level teacher policies need to be coherent with existing global and regional frameworks, to help assure quality, identify benchmarks in the interest of greater harmonization as international teacher migration and mobility increases, and corhribute to improved status and working conditions for teachers. They must also be aligned with broader Poverty Reduction Plans and education policies. It is important that (4) within local and national contexts, evidence-based and realistic in order to facilitate the recruitment and retention of a sufficient and effective teaching force. They must take into account the findings and implications of research at all levels and national, financial and managerial capability and economic prospects. Meeting the 1990s benchmark of 6% GDP invested in education would help in many under funded national systems. Plans and policies also need to be prioritized, sufficiently financed and flexible in Page 10 of13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. order to respond to evolving demands. For example, if the traditional higher education based model is not able to supply timely and sufficient numbers of teachers, innovative approaches to teacher training could be deployed, without undermining quality. Throughout the process of policy development, (5) that social dialogue takes place between stakeholders, including policy makers, teachers, and their organizations. Social dialogue will help build national consensus and ownership towards a more efficient implementation of teacher policies. It is, addressed in the ILO/UNESCO and UNESCO Recommendations. Much work is being undertaken to build the capacity of key stakeholders to participate in educational policy development, but more capacity building is needed. On World Teachers' Day we celebrate teachers across the world, in all countries, towns and villages. We assert the need to ensure that the role of teachers in achieving quality Education for All is clearly articulated and reflected in policies which will foster a motivated, valued and effective teaching force. On this World Teachers' Day we thank the teachers and affirm that yes, TEACHERS MATTER. Write your answers: | 1. | 2. | 3. I 4. |5. D. WRITING. I. Rewrite each of the sentences using the given word so that the new one has a similar meaning as the one preceded. You must not change the given word. (10ms). 1. She worked very hard to earn just enough money to pay her bills. (ENDS) You should do your homework now. (TIME) The exam was very easy and I made no mistake. (CAKE) Everyone heard about the accident before I did. (LAST) —> 5. 1 don't mind whether we have a meeting today or tomorrow. (MAKES) II. Rewrite these sentences so that the new one has a similar meaning as the given one (10 ms). 1. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk honje alone. —>You should 2.1 realized how important the family is only after I left home. —»Not until 3. They recruited very few young engineers. -^Hardly 4.1 could hold a big party due to Mom's help. -»Had it : 5. Although Richard is competent in his work, he does not know how to deal with this client. —>Competent III. Answer the following question. Write your answer in 250-300 words (40ms). People should be encouraged to use public transport due to the increasing traffic congestion on our roads. How far do you agree with this statement? To be continued (Đề vừa scan chưa có đáp án - xin gửi Thầy cô và các em đáp án sau) . SO GIAO DUG VA DAO TAO KY THI CHON DOI TUYEN DU THI HOC SINH GIOI PHU THO QUOC GIA LOP 12 NAM HOC 2010-2011 Mon: Tieng Anh Thai gian: 180 phut ( khong ke thai gian giao cJ6) Thi sinh lam. officially at an end. This explosive end to the season is an annual event in Spain's third largest city, where the little-known Fallas Fiesta has become a thriving industry employing 5,000. treatments can also produce side-effects. D. Some manufacturers add drug to herbs. 10. It can be offered from the passage that A. the drug industry is better regulated than the herb industry. B. people