http://chuyenlytutrongct.edu.vn DỮ LIỆU THAM KHẢO HỌC SINH KHUNG BO - smod_forum_ltt@yahoo.com DIỄN ĐÀN TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÝ TỰ TRỌNG –TPCT Trang 1/5 DIỄN ĐÀN TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÝ TỰ TRỌNG oOo ĐỀ THI THỬ KỲ THI HỌC KỲ 1- NĂM HỌC : 2008-2009 Câu 1: Choose the correct answer: The Eiffel Tower ____ design was revolutionary at its time, is still a marvelous structure. A. that B. of which C. whose D. which Câu 2: Choose the correct answer: GCSEs are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualification taken by 14-16 year- old students. A. required B. fulfilled C. specialized D. applied Câu 3: Choose the correct answer: It / rain / manager / get / office / morning. A. It began to rain when the manager gets to the office this morning. B. It began to rain when the manager had got to the office this morning. C. It began to rain when the manager got to the office this morning. D. It began to rain when the manager has got to the office this morning. Câu 4: Choose the correct answer: Of my students, Betty is the only one ____ has found a job. A. whom B. that C. whose D. which Câu 5: Choose the correct answer: Have you ever visited New York harbor, ____ the famous Statue of Liberty stands? A. where B. which C. over which D. that Read the following passage and choose the correct answer, from 6 to 10 University Entrance Examination is very important to Vietnamese students. High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to universities. The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a state university is considered a major step to towards a successful career for young people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families. In the year 2004, it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese students took the University Entrance Examination, but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded. Normally, candidates take 3 exams subjects, and each lasts 180 minutes for the fixed group of subjects they choose. There are 4 fixed groups of subjects: Group A: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, Foreign Language, and Mathematics. In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology institutes, professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer degrees or certificates from a- few-month to 2-year courses. According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities. These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students or 11.7% of the total number of students. The government is planning to increase the number of non-public universities to 30% by 2007. Câu 6: University Entrance Examination in Vietnam is very _____. A. stressful B. interesting C. free D. easy Câu 7: The word those refers to _____. http://chuyenlytutrongct.edu.vn DỮ LIỆU THAM KHẢO HỌC SINH KHUNG BO - smod_forum_ltt@yahoo.com DIỄN ĐÀN TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÝ TỰ TRỌNG –TPCT Trang 2/5 A. examinations B. exam subjects C. universities D. young people Câu 8: In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University Entrance Examination was about _____ percent. A. 10 B. 5 C. 20 D. 50 Câu 9: Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? A. Maths is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination. B. There are four fixed groups of exams subjects for students to choose. C. Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination. D. Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects. Câu 10: According to the passage, _____. A. the Vietnamese government encourages the establishing of non-public universities B. the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities C. Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides universities D. the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next year Câu 11: Choose the correct answer: Secondary education in Hong Kong is largely based ____ the British education system. A. on B. in C. about D. to Câu 12: Error identification: Each sentence has an error, circle it: The term economic reform refers to policies directing by the government to achieve A B C improvements in economic efficiency. D Câu 13: Choose the correct answer: If I feel too excited to sleep, I ____ reading one of our reports. A. will try B. would try C. try D. would have tried Câu 14: Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest: A. explanation B. interview C. preparation D. disappoint Câu 15: Choose the correct answer: Many children are under such a high ____ of learning that they do not feel happy at school. A. interview B. recommendation C. pressure D. concentration Câu 16: Choose the correct answer: He has been learning hard to prepare ____ the coming final exam. A. on B. over C. with D. for Câu 17: Choose the correct answer: If I / not / television / I / hear / burglar alarm / off. A. If I hadn’t watch the television, I would hear the burglar alarm go off. B. If I didn’t watch the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off. C. If I hadn’t watched the television, I had heard the burglar alarm go off. D. If I hadn’t watched the television, I would have heard the burglar alarm go off. Câu 18: Choose the correct answer: It is often a good idea to start with small, easily ____ goals. A. achiever B. achievable C. achieve D. achievement Câu 19: Choose the correct answer: An ‘A-level’ in Maths or a / an ____ qualification is normally required. A. equal B. same C. like D. equivalent Câu 20: Choose the correct answer: To my ____, I was not offered the job. http://chuyenlytutrongct.edu.vn DỮ LIỆU THAM KHẢO HỌC SINH KHUNG BO - smod_forum_ltt@yahoo.com DIỄN ĐÀN TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÝ TỰ TRỌNG –TPCT Trang 3/5 A. happiness B. dream C. joy D. disappointment Câu 21: Choose the correct answer: The man and his dogs ____ were buried in the demolished building after the earthquake have just been rescued safely. A. whom B. which C. that D. who Câu 22: Choose the correct answer: Tell me the day ____ you want to leave. A. which B. in which C. that D. when Câu 23: Error identification: Each sentence has an error, circle it: When GCSEs are taken in secondary school, they can often combined with other A B C D qualifications, or diplomas. Câu 24: Error identification: Each sentence has an error, circle it: If you have already decided on a course that you would like to study at university, or we A B C recommend that you take a look at the course requirements first. D Câu 25: Choose the correct answer: Laser / device / concentrate / light waves / intense beam. A. Laser is a device concentrates light waves into an intense light beam. B. The laser is a device to concentrate light waves to an intense light beam. C. Laser is a device which concentrates light waves into an intense light beam. D. The laser is a device which concentrates light waves and an intense light beam. Câu 26: Choose the correct answer: ____ the end of the course, the students have to take and exam on four basic skills of the target language. A. In B. To C. On D. At Câu 27: Choose the correct answer: The control of ____ has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism. A. inflate B. inflation C. inflator D. inflationist Câu 28: Choose the correct answer: The World Cup 2006 / organize / Germany. A. The World Cup 2006 has been organized in Germany. B. The World Cup 2006 had been organized in Germany. C. The World Cup 2006 were organized in Germany. D. The World Cup 2006 was organized in Germany. Câu 29: Choose the correct answer: If he ____ well on the training course last year, he ____ offered the promotion now. A. did / will be B. had done / would have done C. had done / would be D. did / would be Câu 30: Error identification: Each sentence has an error, circle it: Has the letters which I want been typed yet? A B C D Câu 31: Choose the correct answer: ____ school is very important for ____ country to develop. A. the/ ø B. ø / a C. The / a D. ø / ø Câu 32: Choose the correct answer: He / suffer / rare tropical disease / which / contracted / while / Africa. http://chuyenlytutrongct.edu.vn DỮ LIỆU THAM KHẢO HỌC SINH KHUNG BO - smod_forum_ltt@yahoo.com DIỄN ĐÀN TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÝ TỰ TRỌNG –TPCT Trang 4/5 A. He suffers from a rare tropical disease which he contracts while in Africa. B. He still suffers from a rare tropical disease which he contracted while he was in Africa. C. He still suffers from a rare tropical disease which contracted while he was in Africa. D. He suffers from a rare tropical disease which was contracted while he is in Africa. Câu 33: Choose the correct answer: He took me to the college ____. A. he used to study B. which he used to study C. in that he used to study D. where he used to study Câu 34: Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest: A. hospital B. policy C. inflation D. constantly Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word, from 35 to 44: You will make the interview process easier for the employer if you prepare relevant information about yourself. Think about how you want to present your __(35)__, experiences, work style, skills, and goals. Be prepared to supplement all your answers with examples that support the statements you make. It is also a good idea to review your résumé with a critical eye and __(36)__ areas that an employer might see as limitations or want to further information. Think about how you can answer difficult questions __(37)__ and positively, while keeping each answer brief. An interview give the employer a __(38)__ to get to know you. While you do want to market yourself to the employer, answer each question with an honest __(39)__. Never say anything negative about past experiences, employers, or courses or professors. Always think of something positive about an experience and talk about that. You should also be __(40)__. If you are genuinely interested __(41)__ the job, let the interviewer know that. One of the bets ways to show you are keen on a job is to demonstrate that you have researched the organization prior to the interview. You can also __(42)__ interest by asking questions about the job, the organization, and its service and products. The best way to impress an employer is to ask questions that build your interview discussion. This shows you are interested and __(43)__ close attention to the interviewer. It is a good idea to prepare a few questions in advance, but an insightful comment based on your conversation can make an even stronger statement. At the __(44)__ of an interview, it is appropriate for you to ask when you may expect to hear from the employer. Câu 35: A. practices B. promotions C. pressures D. strengths Câu 36: A. limit B. express C. identify D. hide Câu 37: A. hardly B. accurately C. sharply D. rightly Câu 38: A. chance B. way C. change D. practice Câu 39: A. respect B. ability C. response D. expression Câu 40: A. enthusiasm B. enthusiastic C. enthusiastically D. enthusiast Câu 41: A. with B. for C. on D. in Câu 42: A. appear B. conceal C. show D. cover Câu 43: A. pay B. choose C. make D. spend Câu 44: A. close B. final C. end D. finish Câu 45: Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest: A. qualify B. subsidies C. priority D. industry Câu 46: Choose the correct answer: GCSE courses are ____ in a variety of subjects, which are usually decide by the students themselves. A. taken B. looked C. spent D. made Câu 47: Choose the correct answer: What time would we get there ____ the subway? http://chuyenlytutrongct.edu.vn DỮ LIỆU THAM KHẢO HỌC SINH KHUNG BO - smod_forum_ltt@yahoo.com DIỄN ĐÀN TRƯỜNG THPT CHUYÊN LÝ TỰ TRỌNG –TPCT Trang 5/5 A. provided that we take B. if we took C. unless we take D. we took Câu 48: Choose the correct answer: They are university professors who specialize ____ the history of the Russian empire. A. to B. on C. about D. in Câu 49: Choose the correct answer: That book / very thick / belong / younger sister. A. That book, which is very thick, belongs my younger sister. B. That book, which is very thick, belongs to my younger sister. C. That book that is very thick, belongs to my younger sister. D. That book, what is very thick, belongs to my younger sister. Câu 50: Choose the word that is stressed differently from the rest: A. government B. production C. consumer D. domestic HẾT