DE THI THU DAI HOC 2011 Question 1 – 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions Câu 1: A. follow B. offer C. teacher D. prefer Câu 2: A.information B.considerate C. explanation D. preparation Câu 3: A. holiday B. monitor C. insurance D. instrument Câu 4: A.essential B. different C. important D. negation Câu 5: A. ensure B. pleasure C. picture D. capture Question 6 – 30: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following question. Câu 6: We regret to tell you that the materials you ordered are … A. out of work B. out of stock C. out of reach D. out of practice Câu 7: The … listened attentively to every word the vicar said in his sermon. A. sightseers B. congregation C. spectators D. audience Câu 8: We cannot judge a person simply on the … of his education A. basis B. condition C. principle D. theory Câu 9: I’m afraid O know nothing about the fight for independence. It was …. A. at my time B. at the same time B. before my time C. for the time being Câu 10: Well, we did have a terrible row but we’ve … it out now B. turned C. cleaned D. sorted D. Made Câu 11: We intend to … with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one. A. do up B. do away C. do down D. do in Câu 12: . … they decided not to go to Australia for their holidays but went to America instead. A. At the end B. In the least C. in the end D. At least Câu 13: If you don’t …. smoking you’ll never get better. A.give off B. Give out C. give from D. give up Câu 14: The baby is crying! Will you … while I prepare his milk. A. look him up B. make him up. C. look after him D. care about him Câu 15: When she heard that her grandfather had died in hospital she … into tears. A. fell. B. exploded C. went D. burst Câu 16: We were really … with the weather. A. disappointed B. disappoint C. disappointing D.disappointment. Câu 17: She doesn’t go to the gym …. A. no more B. no longer C. much more D. any more Câu 18: I studied chemistry at … university. A. the B. a C. an D. no article Câu 19: That’s the house in … we live. A. where B. which C. that D. when Câu 20: I’ll have a bath … I get home. A. as soon as B. so soon that C. hardly when D. so soon as Câu 21: Would you marry him if he … you? A. would ask B. asks C. did ask D. asked Câu 22: I can’t … to buy a new car A. afford B. spend C. pay D. think Câu 23: They’ll move to France when their baby…. A. will be born B. is being born C. is born D. would be born. Câu 24: She speaks English… than me. A.more better B. much better C. more well D. so better Câu 25: Can I … cheque? A.pay by B. pay with C. pay in D. pay on Câu 26: he … me by asking stupid questions while I am working A. interferes B. damages C. quarrels D. annoys Câu 27: I am … tired to think about that problem at the moment. A. simply B. nearly C. much more D. far too Câu 28: I don’t remember … the door when I left home this morning. A. to lock B. locked C. locking D. to have locked Câu 29: There was no … in waiting longer than half an hour so we left A. good B. point C. worth D. use Câu 30: The child was told to eat all his vegetables or … he would get no ice cream. A.in case B. instead C. in fact D. else Câu 31: . … you have no key, you will have to get back before I go out. A. Although B. As C. Provided D. Unless Câu 32: The question of late payment of bills was … again at the board meeting A. risen B. raised C. brought D. taken Câu 33: . … the time you get to the theater, the play will have finished A. Until B. In C. by D. on Câu 34: Since my mother died, my closest … is my cousin A. parent B. person C. friend D. relative Câu 35: James should have stayed out of the sun as his skin is so… A. sensible B. insensible C. Sensitive D. senseless Question 36 – 45. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best option for each of the blanks Mobile phones emit microwave radio emissions. Researchers are questioning whether exposure to these radio waves might (36) … to brain cancer. So far, the data are not conclusive. The scientific evidence does not (37)… us to say with certainly that mobile phones are categorically (38)…. On the other hand, current research has not yet (39)… clear adverse effect associated with the prolonged use of mobile phones. Numerous studies are now going (40) … in various countries. Some of the results are contradictory but others have shown an association between mobile phone use and cancer. (41)… these studies are preliminary and the issue needs further, long – term investigation. (42)… the scientific data is more definite, it is prudent for people to try not to use mobile phone for long (43)… of time. Don’t think that hands free phones are any safer either. At the moment, research is in fact showing the (44) … and they may be just as dangerous. It is also thought that young people (45) … bodies are still growing may be at particular risk. Câu 36: A. cause B. lead C. produce D. bring Câu 37: A. enable B. make C. able D. let Câu 38: A. risky B. secure C. safe D. unhealthy Câu 39: A. proved B. demonstrated C. caused D. created Câu 40: A. by B. on C. through D. about Câu 41: A. Thought B. Additionally C. However D. While Câu 42: A. Provide B. As C. When D. Until Câu 43: A. amounts B. periods C. quantities D. intervals Câu 44: A. fact B. opposite C. way D. truth Câu 45: A. as B. that C. with D. whose Questions 46 – 55: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. The hard, rigid plates that form the outermost portion of the Earth are about 100 kilometers thick. These plates include both the Earth’s crust and the upper man tle. The rocks of the crust are composed mostly of minerals with light elements, like aluminum and sodium, while the mantle contains some heavier elements, like iron and magnesium. Together, the crust and upper mantle that form the surface plates are calle d the lithosphere. This rigid layer floats on the denser material of the lower mantle the way a wooden raft flats on a pond. The plates are supported by a weak, plastic layer of the lower mantle called the asthenosphere. Also like a raft on a pond, the lit hospheric plates are carried along by slow currents in this more fluid layer beneath them. With an understating of plate tectonics, geologists have put together a new history for the Earth’s surface. About 200 million years ago, the plates at the Earth’s s urface formed a “suppercontinent” called Pangaea. When this supercontinent started to tear apart because of plate movement, Pangaea first broke into two large continental masses with a newly formed sea that grew between the land areas the depression filled with water. The southern one, which included the modern continents of South America, Africa, Australia, and Antarctic, is called Gondwanaland. The northern one, with North America, Europe, and Asia, is called Laurasi. North America tore away from Europe a bout 180 million years ago, forming the northern Atlantic Ocean. Some of the lithospheric plates carry ocean floor and others carry land masses or a combination of the two types. The movement of the lithospheric plates is responsible for earthquakes, volc anoes, and the Earth’s largest mountain ranges. Current understating of the interaction between different plates explains why these occur where they do. For example, the edge of the Pacific Ocean has been called the “Ring of Fire” because so many volcanic eruptions and earthquakes happen there. Before the 1960’s, geologists could not explain why active volcanoes and strong earthquakes were concentrate in that region. The theory of plate tectonics gave them an answer. Câu 46: With which of the following topic is the passage mainly concerned? A. The contributions of the theory of plate tectonics to geological knowledge. B. The mineral composition of the Earth’s crust. C. The location of the Earth’s major plates. D. The methods used by scientists to measure plate movement. Câu 47: According to the passage, the lithosphertic plates are given support by the … A. upper mantle B. ocean floor C. crust D.asthenosphere Câu 48: When were all the current continents a single entity? A. 500 million years B. 400 million years. C. 300 million years. D. 200 million year Câu 49: The author compares the relationship between the lithosphere and the asthenosphere to which of the following? A. Lava flowing from a volcano C. A fish swimming in a pond B. A boat floating on the water D. The erosion of rocks by running water. Câu 50: The word “one” in the third paragraph refers to … A. movements B. depression C. sea D.masses Câu 51: According to the passage, the northern Atlantic Ocean was formed when… A. Pangaea was created C. Gondwanaland collided with other templates. B. Parts of Laurasia separated from the each other. D.Pangaea Plate movement ceased Câu 52: The word “carry” in the last paragraph could best be replaced by … A. damage B. connect C. squeeze D. support Câu 53: The word “concentrated” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to which of the following? A. allowed B. exploded C. clustered D. strengthened Câu 54: Which of the following can be inferred about the theory of plate tectonics? A. It is no longer of great interest to geologists. B. It was first proposed in the 1960’s C. It fails to explain why earthquakes occur D. It refutes the theory of the existence of a supercontinent Câu 55: The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses… A. Why certain geological events happen where they do B. How geological occurrences have changed over the years C. the most unusual geological development in the Earth’s history D. The latest innovations in geological measurement Questions 56 – 65. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. Television, like language, can be a cultural challenge for better or worse, and this is what it is in many of its activities, whether voluntarily or, on occasion, involuntarily. Although it may sometimes be soothing, television is often provocative in the sense that it gives information and arouses interest. That being said, the new means of broadcasting and communicating throughout the world increases the complexity of television even further. An important question is what television is there to do and to say. In actual fact, however, the issue does not seem to have been put in this quay by all governments and their officials, nor by private television companies. Since the primary aim is to get an audience (and who would want to make television programs nobody looked at?), programs are becoming more and more standardized. The cultural challenge represented by television must not turn into a challenge to culture. At all events, television carries messages which influence, and will increasingly influence, trends in societies one way or another. Either television will contribute to enriching our culture or to enabling some of these cultures to dominate others. Undoubtedly there are outstanding events, such as broadcasts of major occasions, buts the out – of – the – ordinary nature of a cultural message soon becomes part of life, part of the every air breathed by those to whom the messages are sent. Living in a world of painting, literature and music is a very different thing from the stardom of a composer, writer of performer. While the heads of television channels sometimes display boldness, they do not seem to find it necessary to do so when it comes to music (with the occasional exception), because they themselves are not convinced of the emotional impact of music on television. And yet, in spite of all obstacles, music is a challenge through its daily presence. This represents a victory for whom? Pure music – that is to say, music soberly presented through the playing of the performers – goes down very well on the small screen. Its presence on television makes it part of everyday life. Let us be optimistic and hope that those in charge of television of whatever kind are aware of the importance of their function over and above audience surveys and ratings and that they will call primarily on the talents of cultural people and give them priority over the salesman. Câu 56: What is the effect of television according to the author? A. It causes intellectual laziness C. It makes the viewers think B. It is harmful to society D. It confuses the viewers. Câu 57: Television’s function is to make people … A. confused of what is happening. C. more interested in what is happening B. more culturally oriented D. more educated in society Câu 58: In the author’s opinion, what is wrong with the attitude of some governments to television? A. They do not think it is important C. They do not pay enough attention to its function. B. They do not use it effectively D. They have too much control over it Câu 59: The influence that television may have is possibly… A. ignored by almost everybody C. greatly considered by governments. B. a substiantial benefit for private companies. D. an enrichment and also a challenge to cultures. Câu 60: The author thinks that television programs are in danger of … trying to please too many people preventing the development of society. losing their effect our culture. declining in popularity. Câu 61: What are the heads of television not convinced of its impact? A.music B. Literature C. Fine arts D Painting Câu 62: According to the author, the heads of the television channels…. A. have an adventurous approach to presenting music C. broadcast only important musical events. B. do not think music is effective on television D. do not want music to be part of everyday life Câu 63: Music has become … A. very important to television program producers C. very important to policy makers B. part of the cultural message D. part of daily life Câu 64: What does the author hope will be the future of television? A. More popular programs will be broadcast. B. Television controllers will change their attitudes. C. Audience will go on increasing D. The right kind of program – makers will be appointed, Câu 65: the best title for this passage is? A. Television and its programs C. The influence of television on governments and companies. B. The impact of television on culture D. The standardization of television programs. Questions 66 – 70. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Câu 66: The influence of the nation’s literature, art, and science have captured widespread attention. A B C D Câu 67: He has less friends in his classes now than he had last year. A B C D Câu 68: she wishes that we didn’t send her the candy yesterday because she’s on a diet. A B C D Câu 69: They plan to attend the convention next month, and so I am A B C D Câu 70: Today is such beautiful day that I can’t bring myself to complete all my homework. A B C D Questions 71 – 75. Mark the letter A, B, C, or d on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that has the same meaning as the original one. Câu 71: I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you. A. If I had known you were coming. I would for you. B. I would have waited for you if I knew you were coming C. Had I known you were coming, I would have waited for you. D. If I had know you were coming, I would have waited for you. Câu 72: When I picked up my book I found that the cover had been torn. A. Picking up my book the cover had been torn. B. On picking up the book, I saw that the cover had been torn C. The cover had been torn when my book picked up D. Picked up, the book was torn. Câu 73: He is a man of extreme honesty A. He is an extremely honest man B. It is extremely honest that he is a man C. It is of extreme honesty to a man like him D. He is an extreme honesty man Câu 74: I do physical training because I want to keep fit A. I want to keep fit because I do physical training B. I want to do physical training so I keep fit C. I do physical training in order to keep fit D. So as to do physical training, I keep fit Câu 75: The sea was so cold that we couldn’t swim in it A. The cold sea helped us to swim B. We couldn’t swim with such a cold sea C. The cold sea prevented us from swimming in it D. It was such a cold sea that we could swim Questions 76 – 80. Mark the letter A, b, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the best sentence built from the given words or phrases. Câu 76: lawyer/tell/client/little chance/ win/case A. The lawyer told his client that they had little chance of winning the case. B. The lawyer told his client that case was of a small chance to win C. A lawyer told his client it was nearly impossible to win him the case D. The lawyer told his client the case had a minimum chance to be won by him. Câu 77: One/professor’s/ greatest attribute/give/lectures A. One of the professor’s greatest attribute is when he gives lectures B. The professor’s greatest attributes is how in the manner that he lectures, C. One of the professor’s greatest attributes is the way to give lectures. D.One of the professor’ greatest attributes is his ability to lecture. Câu 78: France/Independence Day/day/yesterday A. The France’s Independence Day was before yesterday B. The Day of the French independence was a day yesterday C. The France’s Independence Day was a day before yesterday. D. France’s Independence Day was the day before yesterday Câu 79: know/Vietnamese/have/culture/studying/long/time? A. You know that the Vietnamese have a culture of studying for a long time? B. Do you know that the Vietnamese have a culture of studying for a long time? C. Everyone knows that the Vietnamese have a culture to studying long time? D. it is known that the Vietnamese have culture of long studying time. Câu 80: Many exams/ organize/select/excellent people/ in the past A. Many exams were organized to select the most excellent people in the past B. Many exams had organized to select excellent people in the past. C. Many exams organized to select the most excellent people in the past D. To select the most excellent people, many exams had organized in the past. . 78: France/Independence Day/day/yesterday A. The France’s Independence Day was before yesterday B. The Day of the French independence was a day yesterday C. The France’s Independence Day was. DE THI THU DAI HOC 2011 Question 1 – 5: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the. cleaned D. sorted D. Made Câu 11: We intend to … with the old system as soon as we have developed a better one. A. do up B. do away C. do down D. do in Câu 12: . … they decided not to go to Australia