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Trang 1 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 1 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. Michael has just graduated from the Technical College. As many other graduates, he is looking for a job. He likes to work at a place __ (1) __ he can meet many interesting people and has a chance to travel. He got his driving license three years __ (2) __ he can drive a van or a truck, too. At school, he did mostly technical subjects. Technical drawing and mathematics __ (3) __ his best subjects. He is very __ (4) __ in transport of all kinds – motorcycles, cars, airplanes, etc. . He loves engines and can do all his own car repairs. He had a job interview yesterday. The interviewed promised to offer him a position of a car __ (5) __. Câu 1: A where B that C , that D , where Câu 2: A before B now C recently D ago Câu 3: A has been B are C would be D was Câu 4: A interests B interested C interest D interesting Câu 5: A salesman B salesboy C saleswoman D salesmen Câu 6: The government has succeeded in reducing the level of __________ to only 7 %. A unemployed B unemployment C employment D employer Câu 7: I haven’t met my friends ________ last month. A since B in C for D before Câu 8: The letter arrived this morning was wrongly addressed. A arrived B the C was D wrongly addressed Câu 9: The successful __________ must be hard-working, responsible and honest. A application B applicable C applicant D apply Câu 10: Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. A economy B reiterate C security D economic Câu 11: “This is the book that was written by Hemingway.” can be reduced; A This is the book was written by Hemingway. B This is the book being written by Hemingway. C This is the book written by Hemingway. D This is the book to be written by Hemingway. Câu 12: He asked her where was she going then and invited her to go to the cinema A to go B asked C then D was Câu 13: My mother __________ the shopping every weekend. A does B made C did D makes Câu 14: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. A threaten B breathe C lead D spread Câu 15: I am living in the house __________ my grandparents used to live in. A in which B in that C where D which Câu 16: “I haven’t seen anyone in the classroom so far.” can be changed: A Anyone haven’t been seen in the classroom so far. B Anyone has been seen in the classroom so far. C No one has been seen in the classroom so far. D No one hasn’t been seen in the classroom so far. Câu 17: She is the first woman __________a big prize in this year. A to win B to be winning C winning D won Câu 18: Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. A development B uncertainty C determination D identify Câu 19: She blamed him on not taking the map when they got lost. A on B got lost C not taking D blamed Câu 20: “This is the man. His son is my close friend.” can be combined: Trang 2 A This is the man, whose his son is my close friend. B This is the man whose son is my close friend. C This is the man who son is my close friend. D This is the man, whose son is my close friend. Câu 21: I said to my girlfriend: “If I were you, I would bring the umbrella with me when it was raining.” A I advised my girlfriend to bring the umbrella with me when it had been raining. B I advised my girlfriend to bring the umbrella with her when it was raining. C I told my girlfriend if I were her, I would bring the umbrella with me when it was raining. D I advised my girlfriend to bring the umbrella with her when it had been raining. Câu 22: We are not capable _________ buying a apartment in the center of the city. A for B in C to D of Câu 23: “It was raining heavily, so we couldn’t go out for a drink.” can be changed: A Had it not been raining heavily, we could have gone out for a drink. B Were it raining heavily, we could have gone out for a drink. C If it hadn’t been raining heavily, we couldn’t have gone out for a drink. D If it weren’t raining heavily, we could have gone out for a drink. Câu 24: Ngan often go swimming _______ Sunday morning. A during B on C in D at Câu 25: The number of people were injured seriously in the earthquake last month. A were B in C the D seriously Câu 26: If I had had lots of money now, I would visit some beautiful places in Vietnam. A had had B would C places D lots Câu 27: The bank _________ last week is in my city. A being robbed B robbed C to be robbed D being robbed Câu 28: Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. A industry B newspaper C profundity D enterprise Câu 29: They are __________ a journey to Hue at this time. A doing B taking C getting D making Câu 30: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. A witness B state C actually D strict Câu 31: Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. A cigarette B receive C economy D bicycle Câu 32: A thank-you note is a good chance for you to _________ something important that you want to emphasize. A prepare B reiterate C gather D contribute Câu 33: “Mr. Long is the director of a big company in HCM city. He is travelling in Paris.” can be combined: A Mr. Long, that is travelling in Paris, is the director of a big company in HCM city. B Mr. Long, who is travelling in Paris, is the director of a big company in HCM city. C Mr. Long who is travelling in Paris is the director of a big company in HCM city. D Mr. Long, is travelling in Paris, is the director of a big company in HCM city. Câu 34: Yesterday, I saw two beautiful girls on the street, one of _________ is my brother’s girlfriend. A which B them C whom D who Câu 35: Even though it is customary in your culture to arrive late for a meeting, _______ is very important that you want to emphasize. A general knowledge B intelligence C personal experience D punctuality Read the text carefully and then choose correct answers The diseases related to smoking are a big problem. It has been estimated that the annual medical cost for lung cancer, heart disease, and many other illnesses connected to smoking is between 20 and 35 million pounds. Every year, there is a terrible toll; many people died of diseases caused by smoking. Although smokers are known that smoking is bad for their health, only some of them want to stop smoking. They can not give up smoking because of addiction. When they try to do so, they will lose their appetite and become very uncomfortable and easy to get angry, which shows well enough how dependent they have become on cigarettes. The best thing to do is never to start smoking. Câu 36: Smoking _____________. Trang 3 A is good for curing diseases. B causes many diseases C makes us feel better. D causes no problems Câu 37: Smokers _______________. A know nothing about the harm of smoking. B find it easy to stop smoking. C find it necessary to stop smoking. D know well about the harm of smoking. Câu 38: When giving up smoking, ______________. A nothing happens to smokers. B smokers will eat more. C smokers will get addicted again D smokers will not feel comfortable. Câu 39: Every year, ___________. A no one of diseases caused by smoking. B there are many people who die of diseases caused by cancer. C the medical cost for diseases caused by smoking is at least 20 million pounds. D there are not many people who die of diseases caused by smoking. Câu 40: The best thing to do is ______________. A smoking is harmful to school. B say “no” to smoking C never try smoking. D stop smoking immediately. Trang 4 Đáp án : 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. D 11. C 12. D 13. A 14. B 15. D 16. C 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. B 21. D 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. B 37. D 38. D 39. C 40. C ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 10 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets: 1. I (wait) for you for the past hour! What (you do) all this time ? 2. Hello, Pat. I (phone) to ask if you (do) anything this Suturday. 3. Hurry up ! I (think) you (be) ready by now. 4. Just as I (leave) home for school the telephone (ring) 5. Stay in the house and wait till you get a phone call from home. He (tell) you where to look for her. 6. I (do) my homework when my mother (send) me to the chemist’s with the prescription she ( give) by the doctor. 7. By the end of this month, I hope, I (write) 200 pages of my new novel. 8. She (be) here but she (go) down with flu. Question 2 : Fill each blank with correct form of the word given in capital letters. What will homes be like by the year 2050? What 1 will there be in the general standard of living? Forget about entering the house with a key 2 will only be possible with a 3 card. It will be of no 4 if you leave lights or heaters on when you go out. They will be 5 switched off. The 6 of your house will not be a problem. 7 against fire and intruder will be guaranteed. Doing the shopping, going to the bank, talking and seeing people on the other side of the world without leaving home will all be possible due to the 8 of 21 st century technology. Each home will have a 9 computer controlling all sort of 10 devices that will make life easier and more comfortable. improve admit person important automatic safe protect exist centre practice Question 3: a. Correct the wrong form of verbs in the following sentences. 1. “Do we have to put off the light ?” - “Yes, our light has to put off.” 2. She doesn’t mind to be disturbed while she’s walking. 3. His parents let him doing what he likes. 4. We couldn’t agree on any of the problems discussing at the meeting. 5. I didn’t enjoy the party because I was boring. b. Fill in each blank with one correct preposition. 1. He supported the plan all his heart. 2. The horse was tired a post. 3. I need some papers to write . 4. Give me a pen to write . 5. I don’t like to be made fun . Question 4: Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d. 1. Betty a lot of presents on her birthday. a. was been given b. gave c. was giving d. was given 2. Saturday or Sunday ? day is fine. Come whenever you like. a. Neither b. Either c. Both d. None 3. I wish she make so much noise ! a. wouldn’t b. couldn’t c. hadn’t d. weren’t 4. Coffee is cheap at this supermarket but it costs even at Save Supermarket. a. lest b. more little c. little d. less 5. The most girl in the class is Sally. a. best c. favourite c. popular d. ideal Question 5: Fill in each blank with one suitable word. 1 my country, Japan, we usually invite guests home 2 the weekend, 3 the early evening, 4 seven o’clock. Before they come, we 5 tidy the front garden and clean the sitting room. Then we must spray it all 6 water to show 7 we welcome guests 8 cleanliness. The guests usually 9 presents and when 10 give you the present, 11 say, “I’m sorry this is such a small present”. But in fact they have chosen the present very carefully. When the meal is ready the hostess says, “We have nothing special for you today but you 12 welcome to come this way”. You can see that in Japan you 13 try to be modest and you 14 not show 15 too much. If you don’t understand our culture, you will think this is very strange. Question 6: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. 1. When you phoned me, it was my lunchtime. When you phoned me, I 2. Nobody knows anything about Pam’s past life. Nothing 3. This house was specially built for my uncle. My uncle 4. William never makes mistakes because he is a careful reader. William is so 5. We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn’t. Even though Larry ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 11 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets: 1. We hope that you (enjoy) the concert last night. 2. We would rather (go) to the movie tonight. 3. Look! That little girl ( run) to catch the bus. 4. She (have) a headache for several hours. 5. Do you think it (rain) tomorrow? 6. By the time I got to Mai’s house, she already (leave) for work. 7. My uncle ( make) a speech on Friday. 8. I don’t think we (meet) before. 9. I hope they (repair) this road by the time we (return) next summer. Question 2 : Fill each blank with correct form of the word given in capital letters. 1. People often find ……… in simple things. happy 2. Katie’s ……… has kept her away from school for a week. ill 3. Nowadays most teenagers have the ……… to do whatever they please. free 4. A good ………. will last a lifetime. friend 5. The children’s ………… was obvious at the birthday party. excite 6. I’ve worked hard all my …………. . live 7. This knife is ……… . It doesn’t cut at all. use 8. We were ……… . None of us knew any first aid. help 9. I can’t find the …… to the last maths problem. solve 10. Thank you for a very ………. evening. enjoy Question 3: a. Correct the wrong form of verbs in the following sentences. 1. “Do we have to put off the light ?” - “Yes, our light has to put off.” 2. She doesn’t mind to be disturbed while she’s walking. 3. His parents let him doing what he likes. 4. We couldn’t agree on any of the problems discussing at the meeting. 5. I didn’t enjoy the party because I was boring. b. Fill in each blank with one correct preposition. 1. He supported the plan all his heart. 2. The horse was tired a post. 3. I need some papers to write . 4. Give me a pen to write . 5. I don’t like to be made fun . Question 4: Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d. 1. Betty a lot of presents on her birthday. a. was been given b. gave c. was giving d. was given 2. Saturday or Sunday ? day is fine. Come whenever you like. a. Neither b. Either c. Both d. None 3. I wish she make so much noise ! a. wouldn’t b. couldn’t c. hadn’t d. weren’t 4. Coffee is cheap at this supermarket but it costs even at Save Supermarket. a. lest b. more little c. little d. less 5. The most girl in the class is Sally. a. best b. favourite c. popular d. ideal Question 5: Fill in each blank with one suitable word. In my country, Japan, we usually invite guests home 1 the weekend, in the early evening, 2 seven o’clock. Before they come, we 3 tidy the front garden and clean the sitting room. Then we must spray it all with water to show 4 we welcome guests 5 cleanliness. The guests usually 6 presents and when they give you the present, 7 say, “I’m sorry this is such a small present”. But in fact they have chosen the present very carefully. When the meal is ready the hostess says, “We have nothing special for you today but you 8 welcome to come this way”. You can see that in Japan you 9 try to be modest and you should not show 10 too much. If you don’t understand our culture, you will think this is very strange. Question 6: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. 1. When you phoned me, it was my lunchtime. When you phoned me, I 2. Nobody knows anything about Pam’s past life. Nothing 3. This house was specially built for my uncle. My uncle 4. William never makes mistakes because he is a careful reader. William is so 5. We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn’t. Even though Larry ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 12 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets: 1. We hope that you (enjoy) the concert last night. 2. We would rather (go) to the movie tonight. 3. Look! That little girl ( run) to catch the bus. 4. She (have) a headache for several hours. 5. Do you think it (rain) tomorrow? 6. By the time I got to Mai’s house, she already (leave) for work. 7. My uncle ( make) a speech on Friday. 8. I don’t think we (meet) before. 9. I hope they (repair) this road by the time we (return) next summer. Question 2 : Fill each blank with correct form of the word given in capital letters. 1. People often find ……… in simple things. happy 2. Katie’s ……… has kept her away from school for a week. ill 3. Nowadays most teenagers have the ……… to do whatever they please. free 4. A good ………. will last a lifetime. friend 5. The children’s ………… was obvious at the birthday party. excite 6. I’ve worked hard all my …………. . live 7. This knife is ……… . It doesn’t cut at all. use 8. We were ……… . None of us knew any first aid. help 9. I can’t find the …… to the last maths problem. solve 10. Thank you for a very ………. evening. enjoy Question 3: a. Correct the wrong form of verbs in the following sentences. 6. “Do we have to put off the light ?” - “Yes, our light has to put off.” 7. She doesn’t mind to be disturbed while she’s walking. 8. His parents let him doing what he likes. 9. We couldn’t agree on any of the problems discussing at the meeting. 10. I didn’t enjoy the party because I was boring. b. Fill in each blank with one correct preposition. 6. He supported the plan all his heart. 7. The horse was tired a post. 8. I need some papers to write . 9. Give me a pen to write . 10. I don’t like to be made fun . Question 4: Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d. 1. Betty a lot of presents on her birthday. a. was been given b. gave c. was giving d. was given 2. Saturday or Sunday ? day is fine. Come whenever you like. a. Neither b. Either c. Both d. None 3. I wish she make so much noise ! a. wouldn’t b. couldn’t c. hadn’t d. weren’t 4. Coffee is cheap at this supermarket but it costs even at Save Supermarket. a. lest b. more little c. little d. less 5. The most girl in the class is Sally. a. best b. favourite c. popular d. ideal Question 5: Fill in each blank with one suitable word. In my country, Japan, we usually invite guests home 1 the weekend, in the early evening, 2 seven o’clock. Before they come, we 3 tidy the front garden and clean the sitting room. Then we must spray it all with water to show 4 we welcome guests 5 cleanliness. The guests usually 6 presents and when they give you the present, 7 say, “I’m sorry this is such a small present”. But in fact they have chosen the present very carefully. When the meal is ready the hostess says, “We have nothing special for you today but you 8 welcome to come this way”. You can see that in Japan you 9 try to be modest and you should not show 10 too much. If you don’t understand our culture, you will think this is very strange. Question 6: Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same. 1. When you phoned me, it was my lunchtime. When you phoned me, I 2. Nobody knows anything about Pam’s past life. Nothing 3. This house was specially built for my uncle. My uncle 4. William never makes mistakes because he is a careful reader. William is so 5. We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn’t. Even though Larry [...]... 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At my age/ I/ not think/ I / find/ journey/ easy 5 today/ world/ not look/ same/ distant/ future - ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 20 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets 1 It …… (be) my birthday tomorrow 2 I …… (not play) football since I …… (break) my leg 3 I …… (telephone) Bill as soon as I …… (get) home this evening 4 It... ……since… we were at school 7 We usually stop for lunch ……from……one ……until…… two thirty 8 It has been raining ……since…… early this morning 9 It’s nearly five years ……since… Jenny left school 10 She was at college …for… two years and she’s been working here …for… almost three years ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 23 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets:... ………………………………………… 8 If I take the job I’ll have to move to London Taking the job will ……………………………………………… 9 A week ago today we were in China This ………………………………… 10 Mary hasn’t finished her work yet Mary is ……………………………… ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 21 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets 1 A lot of people (kill) by aids recently, and I wish nobody...ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 13 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Question 1: Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets 1 People always (blame) their circumstances for what they are 2 Over the years, She (collect)... Sue denied 9 My parents let me go abroad alone for the first time last year I was 10 I’m certainly not going to give you any more money I have no ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 16 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets: 6 Only 25 new students (admit) into the department in 1994 7 We asked the librarian for the book . Trang 1 ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 1 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. 29. D 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. B 37. D 38. D 39. C 40. C ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 10 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb. expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn’t. Even though Larry ĐỀ LUYỆN THI HSG CẤP TỈNH – ĐỀ 11 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH Thời gian: 120 phút Question 1: Supply the correct form of the verb