ĐỀ THAM KHẢO TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 MÔN TIẾNG ANH

DE THAM KHAO TUYEN SINH LOP 10 – 2016 DE 1: Section A (8,0 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A pollution B solar C poem Question 2: A loved B stopped D folk C laughed D worked Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A energy B appliance C ordinary Question 4: A distinguish B parade C compose D luxury D charity Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: We have many well- teachers here A qualify B qualified C quality D qualification Question 6: Let me _ you on your success in the examination A congratulate B congratulation C congratulated D congratulating Question 7: Tet holiday is the most important for Vietnamese people A celebrate B celebrating C celebration D celebrated Question 8: He with his friends in an apartment in Hue since last year A living B has lived C lived D live Question 9: Ha Noi will have temperatures _ 250C _300C A and/and B between/in C between/and D in/in Question 10: I suggest a picnic on the weekends A to have B having C had D have Question 11: She asked me where I from A come B to come C coming D came Question 12: A lot of Christmas cards _ yesterday A.send B sent C were sent D are sent Question 13: They wish they _ a new house A have B would have C will have D had Question 14: Mr.Brown, _is said to be the most famous doctor of the city, has received an award from the Government A.who B.which C.when D.where Question 15: The Parkers are nice, _ Van feels like a member of their family A because B but C so D however Question 16: : If we _ littering, the environment will become serious polluted A go off B go over C go out D go on Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: He was late, but fortunately his friends wait for him A Luckily B magically C cruelly D lately Question 18: I think we should not throw trash onto the water It makes water to pollute A garbage B paper C money D can Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: Today young generation is still fond of wearing jeans A like B enjoy C love D dislike Question 20: Secondary school students should wear casual clothes A warm clothes B uniforms C special clothes D favourite clothes Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 21: Cell-phones are used to communicating through long distances A B C D Question 22: I wish I have a chance to practice speaking English A B C D Question 23: They have worked for the same company since they leave school A B C D Question 24: Although it rained havily, but he went to school on time A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks Families (25) _ with barbecues or picnics Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November It is a day (26) people give thanks to the harvest Most families (27) a large dinner with roast turkey Both Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national (28) 25: A celebrating B celebration C celebrate D celebrated 26: A where B when C what D in which 27: A have B buy C help D take 28: A chances B months C holidays D times Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and nature gas We call them fossil fuels The earth’s fossil fuels are running out What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the erath? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy We can use energy from the sun, the wind and the water Solar energy is unlimited The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet All are necessary for human life If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power 29: What are the other words or phrase for fossil fuels ? A oil B iol, gas, natural gas C natural gas D coal 30: From which plants on the erath get energy ? A the moon B the sun C stars D the Mars 31: We are asking the question, « What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the earth ? » A we are looking for other alternative sources of energy B we are looking forward to seeing great changes C we are now depending so much on oil, coal and natural gas D other sources of energy can come from the sun, wind, and water 32: The word « abundant » in the passage is closest in meaning with _ A natural B necessary C plentiful D limited Section B (2,0 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet (0,5 point) Question 1: Did you visit your home village last week ? You _? Question 2: “ Can you play the piano?”, he asked the girl He asked the girl _ III Writing a paragraph (1,5 points) Write a short paragraph (about 80- 100 words) about advantages of the Internet The following outline may help you Advantages of the Internet: - The Internet as a source of information (news, weather forecast, ect…) The Internet as a source of entertainment (music, movies, games, ect…) The Internet as a means of education (on-line school, on-line lesson, selfstudy, ect…) DE : Section A (7,0 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions 1: A climate B pride C quit D primary 2: A fade B fashion C label D plain Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions 3: A comic B cotton 4: A primaryB religion C equal C tropical D unique D friendliness Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 5: Poets, writers and …… have mentioned the ao dai in poems, novels and songs A musical B musician C music D musicians 6: I wish I had more time to know more about your ……… country better A beautify B beautiful C beautifully D.beauty 7: Auld Lang Syne is a song is sung on New Year Eve A when B where C which D it 8: They really enjoy the peaceful …………… in Viet Nam A impression B faces C atmosphere D expression 9: They …………… friends since they met each other at the camping site A have B have been C were D was 10: She suggested _ money for the poor people in the region A to save B saving C to saving D save 11: After coming home, she cleaned the floor _ cooked dinner A and B so C to D as well 12: Oh, He’s running so that I can’t catch up with him A quick B fast C speedy D rapid Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 13: Lan’s Malaysian pen pal, Maryam, was staying with her last week A close friend B pen friend C buddy 14: There will be run out of fresh water in the future D old friend A plentiful of B much of C lots of D shortage of Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s), sentence in each of the following questions 15: The sales of jeans stopped growing A finished B began C ended D enjoyed 16.:People in many big cities have to suffer from polluted air seriously A fresh B dirty C.unclean D awful Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 17: The material, called jean, was named before sailors from Genoa A B C D 18:His family was very poor, because he had to work overtime for a company A B C D 19: My best friend’s coming to Paris to visit me in 19 July A B C D 20: You know where Lan is , you ? A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks Singapore is an Island City of about three million people It’s a beautiful city with lots of parks and open spaces It’s also a very ……… (21)… … city Most of the people ………… (22)……… in high- rise flats in different parts of the Island The business district is very modern with …………… (23)…… of high new office buildings Singapore also has some nice older sections In Chinatown, there are rows of old shop houses The Government buildings in Singapore are very … (24)…… and date from the colonial days Singapore is famous for its shops and restaurants There are many good shopping centers .Most of the goods are duty free Singapore’s restaurants sell Chinese, Indian, Malay and European food, and the price is quite acceptable 21: A large B dirty C smoggy D clean 22: A live B living C lives D lived 23: A lot B lots C many D much 24: A beauty B beautiful C beautify D beautifully Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Electricity is the most common form of energy today In the modern world, electricity is very available at the touch of a switch Electricity has many uses The most common use of electricity is providing artificial lighting In factories, electricity is used to light up the work place It is also used to operate air conditioners, computers and many other machines Electricity is also used to power the many appliances that we have in our homes such as appliances include television sets, computers, electric fans, irons and many others The list is simply endless Modern man will most probably be lost without electricity 25: Is electricity the most common form of energy today? A Yes, it is B No, it isn’t C Yes, they are D No,they aren’t 26: What is the most common use of electricity? A cooking B exporting C providing lighting D heating 27: Do people use electricity for many appliances at home? A Yes, they are B No, they aren’t C Yes, they D No, they don’t 28: Our modern life will be _ if there were no electricity A better B lost C happier D improved Section B (3,0 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet (1,5 point) 1: They started working in this factory 10 years ago  They have 2: You will fail the exam if you don’t study hard  Unless 3: The woman was very kind I met her at the party last night The woman _ III Writing a paragraph (1,5 points) Write a short paragraph about ways of saving energy at home - turn off the lights, TV, fans when we don’t use to save electricity - remember to turn off the faucets after using to save water prepare the food carefully before turning on the stove to save gas DE : SECTION A (8,0 POINTS) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions 1: A thunderstorm B earthquake 2: A highlands C gather B experience D ethnic C tradition D nomination Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions 3: A generous B considerate C.humorous D joyful 4: A charity B priority C terrific D minority Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 5: In Viet Nam people enjoy _ newspapers and magazines A reading B read C reads D to read 6: She loves to watch the stars _ night A at B between C with D for 7: She suggests _ Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum A visit B visits C visiting D visited 8: Ninety percent of _ occur around the Pacific Rim A earthquakes B typhoons C thunderstorms D tornadoes 9: Hoa worked hard, _ she passed her exam A because B so C but 10 : Let me congratulate you on your passing exam D however A Yes, let’s B I’d love to C well done D Thanks 11: Lan enjoyed the _ atmosphere while Mary was praying A peace B peaceful C peacefully D peacefulness 12: The old man walked _ to the park A slow B slower C slowly D slowness 13: A new style of jeans _ in the USA A have just been introduced B has been just introduced C have be introduced D has just been introduced 14: I’m _ that people have spoiled this area A disappoint B disappointing C disappointed D disappointedly 15: She asked Nam _ A what the name of her school was B what was the name of her school C what the name of his school was D what was the name of his school 16: If there were flying saucers, there _ traces of their landing A will be B had been C would be D can be Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 17: : If you go on talking in class, you will not understand your lessons A stop B end C continue D.discontinue C rice D corn 18: Mr Parker grows maize on his farm A.banana B sugar cane Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions 19: It is a quiet small town A peaceful B noisy C silent D.calm 20: If you don’t study hard, you will not pass your exam A fail B go by C overtake D succeed Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions 21: You have read this article on the website, don’t you ? A B C D 22: I wish I have more time to get to know your beautiful country A B C D 23: However the keyboard wasn’t working well, Mary tried to finish her letter A B C D 24: Viet Nam, who is a small country, exports rice A BC D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers of blanks There are four people in my family Each of us has a (25) _ hobby My dad likes reading newspapers because he can get the latest (26) _ every morning However, my mom enjoys watching TV and reading magazines Mom often spends hours (27) _articles about fashion and cooking Unlike my mom and dad, my brother only loves exploring websites about airplanes He spends most of his free time getting information about the history and development of aircraft He also writes emails or chats with his friends about his hobby For me, I am interested in listening to music I love listening to music on the FM radio I also like music (28) _ on Sundays 25: A similar 26: A emails B different B chats C same C news D alike D exercises 27: A listening B speaking C writing D reading 28: A programs B names C words D hobbies Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Large forests are important to us in many ways They give us wood for building and heating They are homes for many kinds of plants and animals And for many city people, forests are places to go for a vacation People can learn about nature here They can breathe fresh air and sleep in a quiet place But there is one more reason why forests are important for everyone The leaves on the trees in a forest help clean the air Dirty air is a problem in many parts of the world Without our forests, this problem might be much worse Protecting 10 A Believe B expect C act D rely Question 9: ……………… It was raining heavily, we went out without a raincoat A In spite of B Although C However D In spite Question 10: If it ………………, I will stay at home and watch TV A rain B raining C rains D rained Question 11: “Congratulations to you on winning the first prize” “…………………… ” A You’re welcome B Thanks a lot C It’s doesn’t matter D It’s my pleasure Question 12: I suggest …………… a picnic on the weekend A to have B have C had D having Question 13: Minh is playing ……………because he has done his test perfectly A happily B happy C unhappy D unhappily Question 14: The boy ………………eyes are brown is my friend A whose B who C whom D which Question 15: … the end they decided not to go to Australia for their holidays but went to America instead A At B In C Of D From Question 16: ……………… he had no money for a bus, he had to walk all the way home A So B Thus C As D For Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: Mary brings to class a new picture She has painted it A Mary brings to class a new picture who she has painted B Mary brings to class a new picture whom she has painted C Mary brings to class a new picture where she has painted D Mary brings to class a new picture which she has painted Question 18: Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February A begins B causes C happens 32 D carries Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: Tuan is an active student He has taken part in different charity activities in his town A tired B hard C lazy D shy Question 20: We have to reduce amount of garbage in our family by using leaves to wrap food A increase B recycle C reuse D spoil Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 21: According to the sign on the restaurant door, all dinners are A B C requiring to wear shirts and shoes D Question 22: Doctors have always recommended that a person with a cold must A B drink fluids, such as juice or water to prevent the loss of water in his/her body C D Question 23: California, with a population of more than 25 million, is the more A B C populous state in America D Question 24: My father asked me to pay much attention to English next year A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks Good evening Our program tonight is about natural disasters This year there have been (25) ………… and volcanic eruptions All our guests tonight have survived the natural (26) …………… “Hello everybody! My name is Maria I was on holiday in the South Pacific and I was staying on Pogohiti, a small island I was having a rest when the (27) 33 ……………… erupted The noise woke me up I looked through the window Everybody was running towards the harbour I just put on a coat and ran to the harbour, too I managed to get on a ship It was leaving when the (28)……………… hit the town Question 25: A earthquakes B abruptness C forecasts D earthquake Question 26: A activities B coasts C experiences D disasters Question27: A typhoon B volcano C result D temperature Question 28: A water B fire C lava D dust Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions The planet Earth is 4,600 million years old It is difficult for us to think about such an enormous length of time because it has little meaning for us We can, however, simplify the idea to make it more understandable We can compare the planet Earth to a person of forty-six years of age Nothing is known about the first seven years of this person’s life Very little information exists about the middle period either It was only at the age of forty-two that the Earth began to flower Dinosaurs and great reptiles did not appear until one year ago, when the planet was forty-five Mammals only arrived eight months ago In the middle of last week, man-like apes became ape-like men and began to communicate with each other Last weekend, the Ice Age covered the Earth Modern man has only been around for four hours During the last hour man discovered agriculture The Industrial Revolution and the rise of large cities began just sixty seconds ago During that short time, modern man has made a rubbish tip of the Earth In one minute, he has increased his numbers to terrible proportions, and has caused the death of hundreds of species of animals He has robbed and destroyed the planet in his search for fuels Now he stands, like a violent, spoilt child, delighted at the speed of his rise to power, on the edge of the final mass destruction and of killing all the life which exists in the solar system Question 29: According to the passage, ………………… A our planet is over 4,600 million years old B dinosaurs and great reptiles appeared during the Ice Age C man-like apes can communicate with each other D we know nothing about the first period of the life of our planet Question 30: In the context of the passage, what does the word « flower » mean? 34 A to develop fully B to produce flowers C to become famous D to become more successful Question 31: Which of the following is not true? A Modern man is destroying the Earth B Modern man has caused the distinction of hundreds of species of animals C We know very little about the middle period of the Earth’s life D We now live in a time called the Ice Age Question 32: From reading the passage, it seems that the author……………… A approves modern man’s activities B thinks that modern man has no right to destroy the Earth C thinks that modern man has been the most successful animal D says that modern man should kill all the life which exists in the solar system SECTION B (2,0 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet (0,5point) Question 1: When was the last time you watched an action movie?  When did…………………………………………………………… Question 2: Her leg was broken so she couldn’t take part in the final race Because of …………………………………………………………………… II Writing a paragraph (1,5points) Write a passage about the benefits of the Internet You can use the following cues - The Internet as a source of information (news, articles, weather forecast, etc.) The Internet as a source of entertainment (music, movies, games, etc.) The Internet as a means of education (on-line schools, on-line lessons, self-study, etc.) DE 10 : Section A (8,0 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A qualify B scenery 35 C grocery D academy Question 2: A school B scholarship C chemistry D.children Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A.equal B.collection C.picnic D.benefit Question 4: A.documentary B.limitation C.interactive D.government Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 5: Last week, Mr Brown the children to the theater A takes B took C has taken D had taken 6: If I enough time, I will write a letter to my cousin A have B had C am having D will have 7: I am looking forward …………….hearing from you A.on B.at C.to D.in 8: Thanks to the of Internet, we can get access to electric newspapers A develop B developed C development D developing C has been D are having 9: They pen pals for over years A are B have been 10: What have fashion -done to modernize the Ao Dai A poets B.writers C singers D designers 11: My mother will be away for two weeks, -I have to cook myself A so B in order to C because D but 12: These patterns to the Ao Dai for a long time A added B was added C have been added D have added 13: I wish I -a longer vacation A has B was C had D can have C buying D was bought 14: He asked me where I those shoes A buy B bought 36 15: volunteer work is my interest A B did C doing D done 16: Why don’t we to the Brighton Language Center in the UK ? A go B went C going D gone Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: They chat about their studying A learn B talk C talk in a friendly way D visit Question 18: Who will take care of the children when you are away? A look afer B look C look for D look at Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions 19: Their journey to the village is very interesting and cheerful A boring B happy C bored D interested 20: She asked me what aspect of learning English I found most difficult A new B easy C helpful D peaceful Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 21: They asked to me if I could help her A B C D Question 22: He asked me come back soon A B C D Question 23: Vietnam is divided in two regions A B C D Question 24: I wish I was a good singer A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks My (25)……… is that high school students should wearcasual clothes 37 (26)………, casual clothes make students feel comfortable because they don’t feel constrained to wear uniforms that they don’t like Secondly, wearing casual clothes gives students freedom of choice They have rights to choose (27)…………, color and fashion of clothes that they love Finally, casual clothes make school more colorful and lively In conclusion, students particularly high school students should wear casual clothes Wearing casual clothes is (28)…………., comfortable and fun Question 25: A.opine B.opinion C.opinionable D.opinionist Question 26: A.One B.Once C.First D.Firstly Question 27: A.size B.sized Question 28: A.convenience C.sizeable D.sizer B.inconvenience C.convenient D.inconvenient Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions English is a very useful language If we (1) English, we can go to any countries we like We will not find it hard to make people understand what we want to say English also help us to learn all kinds of (2) Hundreds of books are (3) in English everyday in many countries English has also helped to spread ideas and knowledge (4) all corners of the world Therefore, the English language has helped to spread better understanding and friendship among the countries of the world Question 29: A to know B know C knew D known Question 30: A subjects B things C ideas D plans Question 31: A write B wrote C written D writing Question 32: A in B with C at D to Section B (2,0 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet (0,5 point) Question 1: Question 1: Are you interested in watching sports? You ……………………………………………………………………………….……….? Question 2: She asked: "When does your school vacation start, Maryam?" She asked …………………………………………………………………….……… 38 III Writing a paragraph (1,5 points) Write a short paragraph about advantages of the Internet DE 11: Section A (8,0 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A occasion B locate C grocery D poetry Question 2: A stripe B dormitory C rivalry D violent Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A capture B mineral C abrupt D profitable Question 4: A acquaintance B unique C congratulate D regularly Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: Can you tell me the reasons for…………… the mother’s Day? A celebrating B celebration C celebrate D celebrated Question 6: What activities you want to……………… at school? A take part B take part in C happen D take in Question 7: The next stage in the development of TV is… TV A internet B international C interested D interactive Question 8: “KTNN” is…………… read by both teenagers and adults A wide B never C widely D seldom Question 9: We should put garbage bins around the school yard to …………… lazy student…… throwing trash A prevent/ to B stop/ on C protect/ from D prevent/ from Question 10: The hotel was so ………that I couldn’t sleep A loudly B noise C noisy D noisily Question 11: If people stop using dynamite for fishing, a lot of sea creature …………… A will be preserved B should be preserved 39 C will protect D will save Question 12: The place was beautiful, …………… Liz wanted to go there again A as B though C so that D so Question 13: ………… …it rained heavily, my dad went to the factory A Although B However C As D Because Question 14: I couldn’t go to the show ……….… was held in Hoi an last summer A in which B which C who D whom Question 15: If I met an alien from outer spaces, I…………… him to my home A will invite B invited C would invite D can invite Question 16: By recycling we can save …………… resources A money B natural C panel D consumers Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: If the pollution goes on, the world will end up like a second hand junk yard A stops B finishes C ends D continues Question 18: Who takes care of your dog when you are on vacation? A looks up B looks for C looks after D looks out Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: Don’t forget to turn off all the lights before going to bed A Remind B Pay attention C Regret D Remember Question 20: The Internet has some limitations although it provides many benefits for us A advantages B disadvantages C limited D unlimited Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 21: My best friend’s coming to Paris to visit me in 19 July A B C D Question 22: His family was very poor, because he had to work for a company 40 A B C D Question 23: You know where Lan is, you? A B C D Question 24: She’s a very interesting person I always enjoy to talk to her A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks In the United States, people celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May On this (25) …………., mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts from her husband and children The best gift of all for an American Mom is a day of leisure The majority of American mothers (26) ……………outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard The working mother enjoys the traditional Mother’s Day custom of breakfast cooked by her family and served to her on a tray in bed Later on that day, it’s also traditional for the extended family group to get together for dinner, either in a restaurant or in one of their homes Flower is an (27) …………… part of Mother’s Day Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly Father’s Day is celebrated (28) …………… the United States and Canada on the third Sunday in June The holiday customs are similar to Mother’s Day Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure Question 25: A occasion B tradition C organization D conservation Question 26: A has B have C does D make Question 27: A importance B unimportant C importantly D important Question 28: A over B around C throughout D during Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions I often hear or read about “natural disasters” – the eruption of Mount St Helen, a volcano in the state of Washington; Hurricane Andrew in Florida; the floods in the American Midwest; terrible all over the world; huge fires; and so on and so on But I’ll never forget my first personal experience with the strangeness of nature – “the London Killer Fog” of 1952 It began on Thursday, December 4, when a high – pressure system (warm air) covered southern England With the freezing – cold air below, heavy fog formed Pollution from factories, cars, and coal stoves mixed with the fog The humidity was terribly high There was no breeze at all Traffic (cars, trains, and boats) stopped People couldn’t see, and some walked onto the 41 railroad tracks or into the river It was hard to breathe, and many people got sick Finally, on Tuesday, December 9, the wind came and the fog went away But after that, even more people got sick Many of them died Question 29: Which “natural disaster” isn’t mentioned in the text? A a volcano B a flood C a hurricane D a tornado Question 30: What is his unforgettable personal experience? A the London killer B the heavy fog in London in 1952 C the strangeness of nature D a high - pressure system Question 31: How long did the “London Killer Fog” last? A for four days B for five days C for six days D for a week Question 32: What didn’t happen during the time of “London Killer Fog”? A heavy fog B humidity C pollution D heavy rain Section B (2,0 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet (0,5 point) Question 1: In spite of his good salary, he was unhappy in his job Although ……………………………………………………………………… Question 2: Huong has made this cake for her mother on Mother’s day This cake……………………………………………………………………… Question 3: Why don’t you read the instructions carefully before using this machine? I suggest that ………………………………………………………………… Question 4: Unless that laptop is too expensive, I will buy it for my daughter If ……………………………………………………………………………… II Writing a paragraph (1,5 points) Writing a speech with the topic : How to reduce air pollution (1,5 ps) Sugessted ideas : • using public buses or bicycles • putting different kinks of waste in different places • keeping personal hygiene and public health DE 12: 42 Section A (8,0 points) Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions Question 1: A.climate B.pipe C tidal D.trick Question 2: A ready B please C.Easter D beach Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions Question 3: A.plumber B border Question 4: A receive B install C nuclear C.persuade D typhoon D.cover Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 5: They are encouraged to participate _ sporting activitives A At B in C with Question 6: Are you fond of _ TV ? A.To watch B.watching C watch D for D watched Question 7: The doctor you are speaking to took care of my mother A whom B who C which D whose Question 8: _ her health is not good , she studied very hard A Because B.When C If D Although Question 9: If you smoke twenty cigarettes a day, you of lung cancer A died B.will died C would die D had died Question 10: Learning a foreign language also includes learning the of that country A.reputation B rules C culture D education Question 11: is in late March or early April It’s celebrated in Israel by all Jewish people A.Christmas B.Valentine C Passover D Easter Question 12: To keep the air unpolluted , people ought to use energy to create electricity A Sun B sunny C suny Question 13: She studied hard _ she passed the exam A so B but C although 43 D suning D however Question 14: « I suggest fixing the drpping faucet » « » A.We will B Good idea C Yes, please D I’m afraid not Question 15: She asked me _ I went to Nha Trang A If B.whether C what Question 16: Nga’s house in 1995 D A,B are correct A Built B.has been built C was built D.was building Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 17: My listening skill is terrible A horrible B.wonderful C common D serious Question 18: He ‘s always shown an understanding of what consumers want A People who buy something from a shop B People who steal something from a shop C People who doesn’t beleive in God D People who is not brave Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions Question 19: The necklace is interesting but not precious A Invaluable B very valuable C worth alot of money D B,Care correct Question 20: The UFO stayed in the sky for about thirty seconds , and then it went away A disappeared B appeared C flew D traveled Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions Question 21: Mother’sday is celebrate on the second Sunday in May A B C D Question 22: « Ring a bell » is a song who is sung on Christmas Eve A B C D Question 23: You worked in the city last year , don’t you ? A B C Question 24: She wanted to know where he live 44 D A B C D Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbers blanks Why does man want to go to other planets in the solar system? Just for adventure? True, there is adventure in space travel But a trip to other planet would also be practical For example, space station could be built that would give us valuable information about the weather In space stations moving around the earth, man could live and study the cloud in formation on its surface These formations could tell us what weather to expect in any part of the world at any time Such information would be very useful to pilots, to ship captains, and even to farmers who must set dates for planting and harvesting Question 25: Why does man want to go to other planets in the solar system ? A Adventure B practical C space D.A,B are correct Question 26: What can we receive from space stations ? A Weather information B money C cloud Question 27 Who can have benefit from weather information D surface ? A Doctors B farmers C captains D.C,B are correct Question 28: Is the purpose of space travel more than adventure ? A.Yes, they are B Yes, it is C No ,it isn’t D No, they aren’t Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Tet is a national and _ (29) festival in Vietnam It is occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think _(30) their past activities and hope for good luck in the new year Before Tet all houses _ (31) whitewashed and decorated with colourful lights Everybody is looking for to a better life In the new year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed _ (32) are hoping to receive money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents Wrong doings should be avoided on these days Question 29: A traditional B modern C compulsory D convenient Question 30: A about B with C after D for Question 31: A was B were C are D is Question 32: A them B who C these D they 45 Section B (2,0 points) I Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it Write your answers on your answer sheet (0,5 point) Question 1: They have worked in that factory since 2001 _ >They started _ Question 2: I think it is the better to wait for the next bus ->I suggest II Writing a paragraph (1,5 points) Write a a speech about saving the environment -use recycled products -Not throw trash onto the water -Use public buses instead of motorbike 46 [...]... sightings are identified later Usually 10% -20% are never identified Studies also show that very few UFO sightings are hoaxes (people trying to trick other people) Most UFOs are actually natural or man-made objects that looked strange 80%-90% UFOs are identified as one of three different things:astronomical causes (for example: planets, stars, or meteors, aircraft, balloons) 10% 20% of UFOs are other causes... the swimming pool A were B am C is D was Question 8: For most American households, lighting accounts …………… .10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill A about B of C from D for Question 9 : His teacher suggests……………………harder on his pronunciation A to work B work C working D worked Question 10 : If he …………… …… hard, he will pass the exam A studies B study C studied D will study Question 11: The... C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions : 17: The Malaysian unit of currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen A comprising B having C becoming D dividing 18: What aspect of learning English do you find most difficult ? A searching B enjoying C doing D studying Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer... destroyed the house last night => The house Question 4: The woman is very friendly She is my aunt => The woman II Write a paragraph : (1,5 points) Write a short paragraph within 80 and 100 words to talk about “How to save energy in the kitchen” In the paragraph, you should follow these ideas: - turn off the lights - prepare food carefully before turning on the stove - keep refrigerator... to use D used 8: Please turn the faucet before leaving the bathroom A turn on B turn up C turn off D turn down 9: We decided not to go out for a meal………… we were too tired A but B because C so D and 10: If we …………our environment clean, we will live more happily A have B do C look D keep 11: My hobbies are listening to music …………playing tennis A and B.so C or D but 12: …………….is a tropical storm in... Question 8: If Tom had enough money, he …………… that dictionary A would buy B.bought C will buy D buys Question 9: UFOs mean ……………… flying objects A unknown B unidentified C unable D unimaginary Question 10: An wish that he …………… his parents A will visit B.can visit C could visiting D could visit Question 11: Hoa worked hard, ……………… she passed the exam A because B soC until D before Question 12: These... « Can you speak English fluently ? » She asked me She asked me _ II Writing a paragraph (1,5 points) Write a paragraph expresssing your opinion about the benefits of TV about (80- 100 words) You can use the following prompts - TV as a source of information(news, weather forecast, advertisement, etc.) - TV as a source of entertainment ( films, music, plays, quiz, etc.) - TV as a... searchlights, etc.) Question29:Another word used to describe a UFO is _ A spacecraft B astronaut C flying saucer D cooking oil Question30: How many percents of all reported UFO sightings are not identified? A 10% -20% B 20%-30% C 30%-50% D 80%-90% Question31: Most of UFOs are identified as one of the following things except _ A stars B balloons C clouds D rains Question32: 5 Which of the following sentences... in 1964 22  I have …………………………………………………………………… Question 4 :My sister doesn’t use the computer  I wish my sister ………………………………………………………… II Writing a paragraph (1,5 points) Write a short paragraph (80 – 100 words)about your preparations before the typhoon comes *The following outline ay help you We need to do before typhoon comes: - We should buy some canned food and some candles and matches because when... the 1960s, many university and college wore jeans A students B study C studious D studying Question 9: They playing computer 20 minutes ago A began B begins C beginning D to begin Question 10: Most foreign students are staying in the _ of the college A institute B dormitory C housing D council Question 11: The exam is coming, we are very busy A because B so C though D but Question ... …………… .10 percent to 15 percent of the electricity bill A about B of C from D for Question : His teacher suggests……………………harder on his pronunciation A to work B work C working D worked Question 10. .. They …………… friends since they met each other at the camping site A have B have been C were D was 10: She suggested _ money for the poor people in the region A to save B saving C to saving D... it Write your answers on your answer sheet (1,5 point) 1: They started working in this factory 10 years ago  They have 2: You will fail the exam if you don’t study hard